FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 9, 2009
Contacts:
Chris Wiseman, General Manager, (719) 924-0151, Chris.Wiseman@ag.state.co.us
Christi Lightcap, Dir. of Communications, (303) 239-4190, Christi.Lightcap@ag.state.co.us

More than 1,500 Colorado State Fair General Entry Competitions Now Open
Plus—Entrants can Save Big Bucks with New Punch Card

PUEBLO, Colo. – The Colorado State Fair's General Entry Department encourages Colorado residents of all ages and interests to participate in the 2009 Colorado State Fair through an incredibly diverse menu of competitions.

Each year, there are approximately 6,000 entries for more than 1,500 competitions throughout the General Entry categories including Pantry, Quilts, Needle Arts, Dolls, Porcelain Art, Arts & Crafts, and Floriculture (Potted Plants, Arrangements & Herbs) to name a few.

For a complete list of General Entry competitions, visit http://www.coloradostatefair.com/index.php?page=competitive_premium_book .

Entry forms, deadlines, competition rules and guidelines for each category are available online or may be picked up from the General Entry Office in the Kitchen Craft Hall on the Fairgrounds, Monday - Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00pm., or by calling (719) 404-2080.

Plus--Colorado State Fair management, in appreciation of those who participate in at least one of the General Entry competitions, is awarding exhibitors the opportunity to purchase 11-day punch cards for $25 each or 5-day punch cards for $15 each. Both cards are valid for gate admission throughout the 2009 Colorado State Fair. This special offer is available exclusively to general entry exhibitors and must be purchased on or before the deadline dates of each competition.

The 2009 Colorado State Fair runs from August 28 – 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.