The Colorado State Fair

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 27, 2009
Contacts:
Chris Wiseman, General Manager, (719) 924-0151
Christi Lightcap, Dir. of Communications, (303) 239-4190

Colorado State Fair Entertainment Tickets Go On Sale Wednesday!

April 29 & 30: Internet Presale. Use “FAN.”
May 2 – 23: Discount tickets available.
First time ever: Mega Ride Pass available.

PUEBLO, Colo. – Tickets for the 2009 Colorado State Fair entertainment lineup go on sale Wednesday, April 29, at 10 a.m. Discount tickets are available if purchased before May 23, 2009.

“Every year, State Fair staff and management strive to provide an entertaining and educational event for everyone who walks through our gates,” said State Fair General Manager, Chris Wiseman. “Every dollar adds up and we want to help people keep a few dollars in their pockets. Or—they can save it for cotton candy and turkey legs.”

Internet Presale Event

April 29 at 10 a.m. to midnight on April 30

Log onto www.ticketmaster.com and type in “FAN” to receive $5 off every ticket.

Discount Sale

May 2 at 10 a.m. to midnight on May 23

Tickets can be purchased at a $5 discount by visiting the Colorado State Fair box office, any Ticketmaster outlet, or by logging onto www.ticketmaster.com. To charge tickets by phone, call 1-800-745-3000 or 719-520-9090.

Mega Ride Pass

The Mega Ride Pass will be available for the first time ever. The Pass includes a daily carnival pass and gate admission for all 11 days of the Fair for only $70. This pass can be purchased by visiting the Colorado State Fair box office, any Ticketmaster outlet, or by logging onto www.ticketmaster.com. To charge by phone, call 1-800-745-3000 or 719-520-9090.

The 2009 entertainment lineup was officially announced on Friday, April 24, 2009, at the Cowboy Ball in Pueblo. The following prices include gate admission unless otherwise stated. Tickets sold to an event on the day of the show do not include gate admission.

		Discount Price	Price After May 23
Aug. 28	PRCA Dodge Rodeo with Rodney Atkins	$15	$20
Aug. 29	PRCA Dodge Rodeo with Sawyer Brown	$15	$20
Aug. 30	PRCA Dodge Rodeo	$5	$10
Aug. 31	St. Mary Corwin Cancer Awareness Dinner Includes PRCA Dodge Rodeo	$18	$23
Aug. 31	PRCA Dodge Rodeo	$5	$10
Sept. 1	PRCA Dodge Rodeo (price includes gate admission until 5/23/2009 only )	$1	$1
Sept. 2	Gaither Vocal Band	$15 & $20	$20 & $25
Sept. 3	Foreigner	$15 & $20	$20 & $25
Sept. 4	Monster Trucks	$10-$15	$15-$20
Sept. 4	Felix Cavaliere's Rascals	$15	$20
Sept. 5	Monster Trucks	$10-$15	$15-$20
Sept. 5	Demolition Derby	$8-$15	$13-$20
Sept. 5	Darius Rucker	$15	$20
Sept. 6	Bloodless Bull Fights	$7-$30	$12-$35

The 2009 Colorado State Fair runs from August 28 – September 7, 2009. For more information, visit www.coloradostatefair.com.

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Editor’s Note:

Interviews with General Manager Chris Wiseman are available by calling Christi Lightcap at (719) 924-0154
Entertainment photos and biographies are also available. Email Christi.lightcap@ag.state.co.us