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Gilpin County Fair Sunday

Posted 7/16/25

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Gilpin County Fair Sunday

Soaring highA young fairgoer takes flight on the bungee jump, grinning ear to ear against the summer sky.

Soaring highA young fairgoer takes flight on the bungee jump, grinning ear to ear against the summer sky.

Photo By Mindy Leary

Boom goes the rocketThe organizers of the Gilpin County Fair set off rockets in celebration.

Boom goes the rocketThe organizers of the Gilpin County Fair set off rockets in celebration.

Photo By Mindy Leary

Taking aimKids line up their pitches at the dunk tank, hoping to send the brave volunteer into the water.

Taking aimKids line up their pitches at the dunk tank, hoping to send the brave volunteer into the water.

Photo By Mindy Leary

Fair conversationsBooth vendors and visitors chat under the tents, surrounded by shirts, flags, and political apparel.

Fair conversationsBooth vendors and visitors chat under the tents, surrounded by shirts, flags, and political apparel.

Photo By Mindy Leary

Packed standsThe crowd fills the bleachers, taking in the day’s arena events with the mountains as a backdrop.

Packed standsThe crowd fills the bleachers, taking in the day’s arena events with the mountains as a backdrop.

Photo By Mindy Leary

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