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With dust flying, the wrangler riding in, and the judge eyeing every move this cowboy hangs on waiting to hear that 8 second horn.
This young lady and her dad fully enjoyed the High Country Auxiliary pancake breakfast Sunday morning at the Gilpin Fair.
The Peak to Peak Chorale brought beautiful music to the Big Top when while folks were enjoying their breakfast.
There was a gender reveal on Sunday at the Gilpin County Fair. This cowboy and his wife are having a boy!
One of the last rides of the day and we heard the 8 second horn blow. This cowboy had great rhythm and timing. It was a great ride.
This cowboy lost his hat, was bucked off, and landed on his feet. He did not make 8 seconds, but it was incredible to see.
Mutton Bustin' can take a lot out of you. This participant was not injured; she was just taking a Zen moment before getting back on her feet.
Mutton Bustin' takes a lot of concentration. And look at all the mama love surrounding the rider.
Sunday morning at the Gilpin County Fair saw the Team Jack Leg competition.
All county fairs should have some animals. Kids and kids and goats could spend some time together at the fair.
GILPIN COUNTY — Sunday of the Gilpin County Fair has traditionally opened with a pancake breakfast by the High Country Auxiliary. This tradition lived on this year and it did not disappoint.
The High Country Auxiliary's goal is to "provide aid and support to Timberline Fire Protection District and other First Responders in Gilpin County." The annual pancake breakfast helps support that mission. Over 500 people were served food this year. There were donations from the Idaho Springs Starbucks and the Central City KOA.
There was a big crew of volunteers cooking and cleaning. Gilpin County Sheriff Kevin Armstrong was on the grill, Gilpin County Undersheriff Greg Demo was making scrambled eggs, and Timberline Fire Chief Paul Ondr was flipping pancakes. All in cadence with the other First Responders, county commissioners, and community volunteers.
Won Cho and Eddie Miller chaired the event this year.
While the people ate breakfast the Peak to Peak Chorale sang and played. They are a talented group of local musicians who love music and love to come and create music together. Wendy Wheaton is the director of the the Peak to Peak Chorale.
As the day went on the mining competitions continued with the Team Jack Leg, Double Jack Hand Steel Drilling, and Hand Mucking.
There were activities for kids, tasty food to eat, goats to pet, booths to visit, politicians to talk to, and more rodeo to see in the arena.
Some kids enjoyed the very popular Mutton Bustin' and the cowboys were competing in Saddle Bronc Riding. There was even a gender reveal: One cowboy, while riding, revealed that his wife is having a boy.
It was a great Gilpin County Fair in 2026. This, while we celebrate 250 years for the United States and 150 years for the State of Colorado.
The county fair brings together community and brings out some of the talents within the community. It is also great fun.
Support the Gilpin County Fair in big and small ways, and come to Allen Memorial Fairgrounds in 2027 for next summer's fair.
