Almost a month away from this year's Colorado State Fair in Pueblo

News5 is looking ahead to the Colorado State Fair, which is about a month away. It's an annual tradition that started in Pueblo in 1872, before Colorado was even a state.

The fan favorites, such as carnival rides, rodeos and animals will be there. Some of the other attractions you can expect at the fair are a lumberjack show, a high diving act and the slopper eating contest.

"This is our favorite time of year because everything we've done all year is starting to come to fruition... and we're starting to see it... pop up," said .

This year's concert lineup features Ludacris and Trace Adkins.

The state fair starts on August 23. To buy tickets, visit the Colorado State Fair's website .

News5 is a proud sponsor of the Colorado State Fair.

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'The heart of Colorado': Nonprofit helps donate El Paso County Fair livestock sales to local shelter

The Junior Livestock Sale at the El Paso County Fair teaches children many life skills, and one nonprofit is making sure kids learn another: giving back to the community.

Buyers at Junior Livestock Sale have option to donate meat to those in need

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