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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 4, 2009
Contacts:
Chris Wiseman, General Manager, (719) 924-0151, Chris.Wiseman@ag.state.co.us
Christi Lightcap, Dir. of Communications, (719) 924-0154, Christi.Lightcap@ag.state.co.us
Colorado State Fair Fiesta Day
PUEBLO, Colo. – The Colorado State Fair honors Colorado’s ties to the Hispanic culture on Sunday, September 6, with Fiesta Day.
“Fiesta Day has always been one of the most attended days of the fair,” said State Fair General Manager, Chris Wiseman. “The fairgrounds come alive with mariachi music and dancers. Plus, we’re providing entertainment never seen before at the Colorado State Fair—Bloodless Bullfighting. September 6th will be a very festive day to be at the Fair and I encourage everyone to come out and help us recognize the excellence and strength of the Hispanic culture.”
The Colorado State Fair will be celebrating the 42nd anniversary of Fiesta Day in 2009.
• Fiesta Day Parade
10:00 am
The Colorado State Fair Fiesta Day Parade, sponsored by the Colorado State Fair Fiesta Committee, is celebrating its 42nd anniversary this year. This year’s theme is “Dia de Colores y Cultura.” The traditional mariachi mass in Minnequa Park begins at 8:00 am and the parade begins on East Abriendo Avenue and travels down Northern Avenue ending on Sprague Avenue.
• Three free stages filled with traditional music and dancing
• Hispanic Art at the Cultural Heritage Center
• 18th Annual Gran Fiesta Celebration
12:00-1:30 Gran Fiesta Luncheon
2:00-3:00 Mariachi Reyna De Los Angeles
7:30 Bloodless Bullfight
Limited space. Tickets available at the Latino Chamber or by calling 719-542-5513.
• Mariachi Reyna De Los Angeles
2:00 pm
Events Center
$10
• Presentation of the Colorado State Fair Fiesta Queen and her court
4:00 pm
Pepsi Stage
• Bloodless Bullfights
7:30 pm
Budweiser Rodeo Arena
$12 - $35
The 2009 Colorado State Fair runs until September 7, 2009. For more information, visit www.coloradostatefair.com.
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The 2009 Colorado State Fair will mark the Fair's 137th year as Colorado's premier celebration of agriculture. In addition to showcasing Colorado agriculture, the annual event features one of the country’s largest traveling carnivals, artwork, crafts, food competitions, thrilling rodeo action, a wide variety of food and merchandise booths and a Fiesta Day honoring Colorado's ties to Hispanic culture.
September 4, 2009
Contacts:
Chris Wiseman, General Manager, (719) 924-0151, Chris.Wiseman@ag.state.co.us
Christi Lightcap, Dir. of Communications, (719) 924-0154, Christi.Lightcap@ag.state.co.us
Colorado State Fair Fiesta Day
PUEBLO, Colo. – The Colorado State Fair honors Colorado’s ties to the Hispanic culture on Sunday, September 6, with Fiesta Day.
“Fiesta Day has always been one of the most attended days of the fair,” said State Fair General Manager, Chris Wiseman. “The fairgrounds come alive with mariachi music and dancers. Plus, we’re providing entertainment never seen before at the Colorado State Fair—Bloodless Bullfighting. September 6th will be a very festive day to be at the Fair and I encourage everyone to come out and help us recognize the excellence and strength of the Hispanic culture.”
The Colorado State Fair will be celebrating the 42nd anniversary of Fiesta Day in 2009.
• Fiesta Day Parade
10:00 am
The Colorado State Fair Fiesta Day Parade, sponsored by the Colorado State Fair Fiesta Committee, is celebrating its 42nd anniversary this year. This year’s theme is “Dia de Colores y Cultura.” The traditional mariachi mass in Minnequa Park begins at 8:00 am and the parade begins on East Abriendo Avenue and travels down Northern Avenue ending on Sprague Avenue.
• Three free stages filled with traditional music and dancing
• Hispanic Art at the Cultural Heritage Center
• 18th Annual Gran Fiesta Celebration
12:00-1:30 Gran Fiesta Luncheon
2:00-3:00 Mariachi Reyna De Los Angeles
7:30 Bloodless Bullfight
Limited space. Tickets available at the Latino Chamber or by calling 719-542-5513.
• Mariachi Reyna De Los Angeles
2:00 pm
Events Center
$10
• Presentation of the Colorado State Fair Fiesta Queen and her court
4:00 pm
Pepsi Stage
• Bloodless Bullfights
7:30 pm
Budweiser Rodeo Arena
$12 - $35
The 2009 Colorado State Fair runs until September 7, 2009. For more information, visit www.coloradostatefair.com.
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The 2009 Colorado State Fair will mark the Fair's 137th year as Colorado's premier celebration of agriculture. In addition to showcasing Colorado agriculture, the annual event features one of the country’s largest traveling carnivals, artwork, crafts, food competitions, thrilling rodeo action, a wide variety of food and merchandise booths and a Fiesta Day honoring Colorado's ties to Hispanic culture.
Colorado State Fair 1001 Beulah Avenue Pueblo, CO 81004 1-800-876-4567 719-561-8484 Fax 719-560-1953 info@coloradostatefair.com ©2009