Fairgrounds – Garfield County

Garfield County Fair and Rodeo saddles up for Big & Rich

Saddle up your horses because the Garfield County Fair and Rodeo is going big in 2022. Country music sensation Big & Rich is headlining this year’s annual concert on Aug. 5, in what is sure to be a wild night filled with dancing, singing, and boot-stomping. Singer-songwriter Jennifer Belle is kicking off the fun at the Garfield County Fairgrounds in Rifle, Colo. Tickets went on sale on www.garfieldcountyfair.com on April 15, at 8 a.m., and are sure to sell out fast. Known as America’s “Technicolor Cowboys,” Big Kenny Alphin and John Rich (Big & Rich) first took the country music

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Floyd named new fairgrounds and events manager

New Garfield County Fair and Events Manager Chris Floyd in the grandstands at the Garfield County Fairgrounds in Rifle.

Chris Floyd has taken the reins as the new Garfield County fairgrounds and events manager, following 15 years of experience working for state parks departments in Georgia, Texas, and Wyoming on historic sites, outdoor recreation, and facilities management. Floyd managed the Wyoming Outdoor Recreation Office and was a parks district manager and superintendent there since 2016. He’s experienced with large events, including the Fort Bridger Mountain Man Rendezvous, which welcomes between 25,000 and 30,000 people over Labor Day weekend annually. He said he cherishes the interactions with attendees and has always felt a strong dedication to public service. “Public service

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4-H youth development professional sought

Colorado State University Extension and Garfield County are seeking a youth development professional with the experience and skills to lead a diverse and inclusive youth development program. The person will have a proven track record of developing and managing volunteers, building program capacity, creating innovative programming opportunities, and fostering both internal and external collaboration and teamwork. For full consideration, all materials must be received no later than October 22, 2020.