Friday, Aug. 30
Colorado State Fair at the fairgrounds
1001 Beulah Ave. | 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily through Monday, Sept. 2 | The state fair offers free attractions, free and headliner concerts, special events, children's agriculture education, food, rodeos, a carnival, plus entries and exhibits featuring the best of everything from art to beer and pantry items to quilts. See a complete schedule and buy tickets online at coloradostatefair.com/things-to-do/ .
Raminator Monster Truck at Colorado State Fairgrounds
1001 Beulah Ave. | 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Fridays through Monday, Sept. 2 | Try the Ram Truck Territory track, a 20,000-square-foot unique truck-focused interactive off-road ride to experience the power of Ram trucks. Climb inside the Raminator Monster Truck for photo opportunities. Take a test ride for a chance to enter the sweepstakes. Find out more at ramtrucks.com .
Punk Concert at Blo Back Gallery
131 Spring St. | Doors open at 4 p.m., show at 5 p.m. | Canadian punk legends DayGlo Abortions will perform the band's only Southern Colorado show. Performances by The Brothels, Clusterfux, P.I.D, Diskount Vodka and Kobra. Tickets are $15 in advance at innocentsinners.com or $20 the day of the show. All ages are welcome.
Pride Art Show Closing at The Ethos
615 E. Mesa Ave. | 6-9 p.m. | The last chance to see the art before it all goes home. New pieces are available from select artists, plus there will be a silent auction on some unsold pieces.
Saturday, Aug. 31
Pueblo Chile Day at the Colorado State Fair
1001 Beulah Ave., Explore Colorado Building | 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. | Taste why Pueblo chile is the king of the crop in Pueblo County during harvest season. Try a free Pueblo chile wrap and see what all the buzz is about. Fresh chiles will be roasted on-site and chile wraps will be given out while supplies last. Don’t forget your water bottle.
Underground Improv Summer Send-Off Comedy Show at The Ethos
615 E. Mesa Ave. | 6-8 p.m. | Underground Improv presents a hilarious night of comedy. Cost is $10 in advance online or $15 at the door . The event is open to all ages.
Furry fundraiser for Little Paws Matter at Walter's Brewery & Taproom
126 Oneida St. | 7-11 p.m. | Enjoy live music from Pueblo's Rebel Kitty featuring reggae, pop and punk covers from the 1990s and 2000s. Rebel Kitty boasts a Garbage/No Doubt/Green Day-inspired vibe. Tickets are $17.85 and are available at eventbrite.com .
Sunday, Sept. 1
Fiesta Day at the Colorado State Fair
1001 Beulah Ave. | 11 a.m.-11 p.m. | The event will feature a Ballet Folklorico Showcase at 1 p.m. on the Pepsi Stage followed at 3 p.m. by an appearance by the Fiesta Queen and her court. Performances at three state fair stages by El Nuevo Talento, Alfredo Gonzalez, Grupazo Alakran, Chihuahua Al Norte, Alegria de Rancho, Jr y Los Pachucos, Grupo Presidio, Celebración de los Charros, Banda el Recodo and more. Get $3 off gate admission (regularly $15 for adults or $7 for children) by bringing a non-winning Colorado Lottery ticket .
Monday, Sept. 2
Pups in the Pool at City Park Pool
221 S. Parkside Lane | 9 a.m.-2 p.m. | Bring your four-legged pal for a dip and enjoy some fun before the city staff drains the pool. Cost is $5 per dog, humans are free .
Labor Day Bash at The Rides at City Park
3425 Nuckolls Ave. | 5-9 p.m. | Close out summer at the Rides at City Park in honor of Labor Day. Cost is 25 cents per ride.
Tuesday, Sept. 3
'Prima's Guide to Funerals' comedy play at Sangre de Cristo Arts Center
210 N. Santa Fe Ave. | 7 p.m. | Creede Repertory Theatre will present the comedy focusing on a funeral with a fast-paced and hilarious play set along the waters of the Rio Grande in the San Luis Valley of Southern Colorado. It is a story of family, laughter, grief, love, and finding yourself alongside the ones who know you the best. Tickets cost $30 for non-members or $25 for members and are available online at tickets.sdc-arts.org .
Thursday, Sept. 5
First Thursday Open Mic at The Ethos
615 E. Mesa Ave. | 6:30 p.m. sign up, 7-9 p.m. performances | This all-ages open mic event welcomes music, poetry, and spoken word performances that are PG offerings only, please.
Friday, Sept. 6
Spice Up Your Life at Steel City Art Works
216 S. Union Ave. | 5-8 p.m. | Check out the opening reception with complimentary refreshments for the “Spice Up Your Life,” and “Creative Minds” art shows. Chat with the artists who will be present to talk about their work and answer your questions. The show hangs all month and features acrylic paintings, clay, jewelry, folk art, ceramics and mixed media work. Gallery artists also will be showing chile-themed art from jewelry to large wall hangings throughout the gallery and in the Chile Boutique area.
Sunday, Sept. 8
Senior Week kicks off at the Pueblo Zoo
3455 Nuckolls Ave. | 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily through Saturday, Sept. 14 | Mature residents ages 65 and older and their caregivers receive free admission. Free grab bags will be provided to the first 500 seniors. Wednesday, Sept. 11 is Senior Safari Day with live music, animal presentations, games, vendor booths, lunch and more. Tables can be reserved for $30 for Wednesday’s Senior Safari at form.jotform.com/241854888803167 and the deadline is Friday, Sept. 6. The daily schedule and full details can be found at pueblozoo.org/senior-week .
Monday, Sept. 9
Compassionate Friends meeting at Central Christian Church
1902 N. Hudson | 7 p.m. | Compassionate Friends (We Need Not Walk Alone) is a support group for parents who have lost children of any age. Meetings are held the second Monday of every month. Meetings for the remainder of the year are Oct. 14, Nov. 11 and Dec. 9. Enter around the back of the building. For more information email dawnyel.e.smith@gmail.com.
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This article originally appeared on The Pueblo Chieftain: Things to Do: Colorado State Fair wraps up with Pueblo Chile Day, Fiesta Day
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