Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostMcKenzie Palles, 10, of Longmont, screams as she rides on the YoYo ride at the Boulder County Fair on Aug. 7, 2019 in Longmont. With her are her friends Mae Hickey, 10, behind her and Haley Gosline, 10, third in back.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostHercules, a rescue dog being held by handler Lydia Goggin, right, gets lots of love from children after performing in the Canine Stars Stunt Dog Show at the Boulder County Fair on Aug. 7, 2019 in Longmont. The show is hosted by Leroy Golden and his team of dog experts.- Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostTermite makes amazing leaps in the air as he goes up for a frisbee during the Canine Stars Stunt Dog Show at the Boulder County Fair on Aug. 7, 2019 in Longmont.
- Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostTermite makes amazing leap to get a frisbee over children who volunteered to take part in the event during the Canine Stars Stunt Dog Show at the Boulder County Fair on Aug. 7, 2019 in Longmont.
- Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostLucy Lane, 10, of Erie, gives her pig Pip a bath before showing her at the Boulder County Fair on Aug. 7, 2019 in Longmont.
- Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostMark Alps, 17, of Grand Junction, practices roping with his friends at the Boulder County Fair on Aug. 7, 2019 in Longmont.
- Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostTristan Smith, 18, from Grover, practices roping with his friends at the Boulder County Fair on Aug. 7, 2019 in Longmont.
- Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostBrandon Coggins, 16, of Longmont, watches riders on the Cliff Hanger ride at the Boulder County Fair on Aug. 7, 2019 in Longmont.
- Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostStorm clouds gather as people ride the YoYo ride at the Boulder County Fair on Aug. 7, 2019 in Longmont.
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McKenzie Palles, 10, of Longmont, screams as she rides on the YoYo ride at the Boulder County Fair on Aug. 7, 2019 in Longmont. With her are her friends Mae Hickey, 10, behind her and Haley Gosline, 10, third in back.
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By Helen H. Richardson | hrichardson@denverpost.com | The Denver Post
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The oldest fair in Colorado is celebrating its 150th anniversary between Aug. 2 – 11 with activities for all ages including: a carnival, petting farm, music, fair food, 4-H and FFA youth competitions, ballet on horseback and Canine Stars Stunt Dog show.
There is no charge to attend the fair and parking is free.