Colorado State Fair, local theater among 21 things to do in Pueblo to close out the summer

Friday, Aug. 22

Partners of Youth in Ag Golf Tournament at Walking Stick

4301 Walking Stick Blvd. | 8 a.m. | The Colorado State Fair Foundation invites you to check out the golf tournament which raises funds for the foundation's efforts to enhance youth programming, education and experiences at the Colorado State Fair.

Queer Coloring Book Night at The Ethos

615 E. Mesa Ave. | 5-10 p.m. | Queer-themed coloring pages, colored pencils, crayons and markers will be provided, so just join in and color. Feel free to bring your own supplies.

Dirty Blonde Performances at Sangre de Cristo Arts Center

210 N. Santa Fe Ave. | 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 22 and again 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 23 | Dirty Blonde is equal parts dance-theater, autobiography, and cultural critique. The show is ideal for audiences craving meaningful, edge-pushing work that sparks conversation. An exhibit from the Center for Arts Therapies & Creative Healing (C.A.T.C.H) Youth project, an art therapy program for youth, will be opening. In addition, Juniper Southern Colorado plans a short presentation after the show to let people know how they can help survivors in the community. Tickets are $25 in advance or $30 at the door. Advance tickets are on sale at my.sdc-arts.org/dirtyblonde.

Professional Rodeo and Country Music at the Colorado State Fair

1001 Beulah Ave. | 7 p.m. Aug. 22 and 23 and 5 p.m. Aug 24 | Colorado State Fair concerts kick off with three nights of Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association Rodeos and country music at the Big R Arena. Country music artist Cooper Alan, with songs like his 2024 single "Feel Like Hell," will perform after the 7 p.m. rodeo on Aug. 22. Lee Brice will belt out his 2024 single "Drinking Buddies," and more hits after the 7 p.m. rodeo on Aug. 23. Clay Walker will perform songs like his 2021 single, "Need a Bar Sometimes," after the 5 p.m. rodeo on Aug. 24. Tickets range from $37.80-$53.50 and include fair admission if purchased by Aug. 21 at coloradostatefair.com.

Saturday, Aug. 23

Colorado State Fair Parade in downtown Pueblo

Union Avenue | 10 a.m. | Check out the oldest parade in Colorado as the Colorado State Fair Parade takes place on Historic Union Avenue.

Pool Night at The Ethos

615 E. Mesa Ave. | 4:30-11 p.m. | It's just a night to come out and play pool. Game rules are decided by players. Cost is four quarters per game. Regular beer $3.25, plus $1 off wine, and $1 beer specials.

Copper River Family Entertainment & Events is located at 395 S. Angus Ave. in Pueblo West.

Country Music Concert at Copper River in Pueblo West

395 S. Angus Ave. | 7-10 p.m. | Join Grizzley Gopher for an evening of country music. Admission is free.

(L-R) Gabriel "Fluffy" Iglesias and Jo Koy speak onstage at Gabriel "Fluffy" Iglesias and Jo Koy Panel during 2025 Comic-Con International in San Diego, California, on July 25, 2025.

Sunday, Aug. 24

Comic Gabriel "Fluffy" Iglesias at Colorado State Fair

1001 Beulah Ave. | 7 p.m. | Comedian Gabriel "Fluffy" Iglesias will take the stage at the Southwest Motors Event Center. Iglesias is one of the highest-grossing touring comedians of all time and is a state fair favorite in Pueblo. He has released four Netflix comedy specials and also is the producer and star of the Netflix series “Mr. Iglesias.” Tickets range from $43.30-$73.50 at coloradostatefair.com.

Wednesday, Aug. 27

Polyam Meet-Up and Goth Yoga events at The Ethos

615 E. Mesa Ave. | 6-8 p.m. for the meet up and 8-9 p.m. for yoga | The polyamorous meet up is held the last Wednesday of every month. All polycules and poly singles are welcome to mingle with like-minded folk, play a board game, or just chat over a tasty beverage. This is a free event for ages 18 and older. Yoga will feature movement to bone-chilling music, where dark aesthetics meet mindful flow. Bring a yoga mat and a towel. Cost is $10 per person. Cost is limited. Sign up online at ethospueblo.com/tickets.

Thursday, Aug. 28

Silent Book Club and Cult Classic Movie Night Events at The Ethos

615 E Mesa Ave. | 6-8 p.m. for book club and 7:30-10 p.m. for the movie | The first rule of Silent Book Club is to tell everyone who likes to read in peace about the club. All ages are welcome. This is a free, monthly event. This month's Cult Classic Movie is a 1985 Jonathan Lynn masterpiece based on a popular board game. It stars Tim Curry, in peak form, as Wadsworth the butler. It is a wild who-done-it romp from the library, to the study, to the kitchen.

My Generation Tour at Colorado State Fair

1001 Beulah | 7 p.m. | The "My Generation Tour" starring The Lovin’ Spoonful, Gary Lewis & the Playboys, and The Hollies Greatest Hits, with Terry Sylvester, is set to take the stage at the events center. The show will take fairgoers on a trip back to the golden age of rock' n' roll: the 1960s. Cost ranges from $40-$60.50 and tickets are on sale at coloradostatefair.com.

Friday, Aug. 29

Song of Pueblo Performance at Sangre de Cristo Arts Center

210 N. Santa Fe. Ave | Doors open at 6 p.m. | This sweeping oratorio, a musical journey of Pueblo’s Cultural History, spans 300 years. Lead singer and actor Felicia Gallegos sets the stage for each song with narration, while large images and breathtaking music carry the audience through eras of time. Cost is $20 per person or $18 for members. Get tickets at my.sdc-arts.org/songofpueblo.

Flo Rida performed during the July 4th concert at Fort Campbell on July 4, 2025 in Clarksville, Tenn.

Flo Rida with special guest Chamillionaire at the Colorado State Fair

1001 Beulah | 7 p.m. | Flo Rida is a multi-platinum rapper best known for party anthems like “Low,” “Right Round,” “Club Can’t Handle Me,” and “My House." He has produced four studio albums and received three Grammy Award nominations between 2009 and 2013. Tickets range from $43-$68.50 at coloradostatefair.com.

Spanish Guitarist Benise will bring his 25 Years of Passion show to Pueblo Aug. 30.

Saturday, Aug. 30

Benise concert at Pueblo Memorial Hall

1 City Hall Place | Doors open at 6:30 p.m., show at 7:30 p.m. | "The Prince of Spanish Guitar," Benise is an Emmy Award-winning guitarist who will take the audience on a musical adventure through Spanish Flamenco, Cuban Salsa, Brazilian Samba, Parisian Waltz, exotic drumming, and more. Tickets range from $34.15-$86.15 at pueblomemorialhall.com.

Russell Dickerson with Drew Green at the Colorado State Fair

1001 Beulah | 7 p.m. | Country pop artist Russell Dickerson has charted five No. 1 singles on the country music charts, including his latest single, "God Gave Me a Girl." Fellow Tennessean Drew Green and his mix of country, rock and rhythm and blues, will open for Dickerson. Tickets range from $43.40-$68.50 at coloradostatefair.com.

Country Music Concert at Copper River in Pueblo West

395 S. Angus Ave. | 7-10 p.m. | Join Steele Street for an evening of country music. Admission is free.

Cheap Trick will perform Aug. 31 at the Colorado State Fair in Pueblo.

Sunday, Aug. 31

Cheap Trick at the Colorado State Fair

Events Center, 1001 Beulah Ave. | Doors open at 5:30 p.m. | Relive the late 1970s and early 1980s with big hair rock band Cheap Trick with anthem hits like "I Want You to Want Me," and "Dream Police" as well as emotional ballads like "The Flame." Don't miss Rick Nielsen playing his custom five-neck guitar. Due to the Colorado Lottery Sponsorship, while supplies last, when you purchase $30 or more on a single ticket of any eligible lottery game, you'll score a free voucher good for gate admission and concert entry to see Cheap Trick. For complete details, visit ColoradoLottery.com or ColoradoStateFair.com.

Celebracion de los Charros with Los Huracanes del Norte at the Colorado State Fair

1001 Beulah, Big R Arena | 7 p.m. | Huracanes del Norte is a band known for its high-energy norteña sound and passionate performances. Cost is $53.50 and tickets are on sale at coloradostatefair.com/entertainment/.

Monday, Sept. 1

Deadline to sign up for Colton's Heroes Kickball Tournament at Runyon Field

400 Stanton Ave. | 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Sept. 27 will feature the Kicking Out Cancer kickball tournament, a walk and craft fair | Deadline to sign up for the kickball tournament is 6 p.m., Sept. 1. Teams are limited to 12 people. Deadline to sign up for the walk is Sept. 6 for those who want a shirt, or register at 8:30 a.m. Sept. 27. Cost is $25 per person for each event. Sign up on Venmo @Coltons-Heroes.

Use this QR code to resgister for STEM School at CSU Pueblo.

Coming Soon: STEM School for Middle Schoolers at CSU Pueblo

2200 Bonforte Blvd. | 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Fridays, Sept. 4-Oct. 24 | The Southern Colorado Institute of Transportation Technology is hosting a free STEM School for sixth- through eighth-grade students. Topics will include AI and data analytics, cybersecurity, rail dynamics, modern rail transportation systems and more. The program is designed to be accessible and engaging. All costs are covered, including tuition, materials, and daily lunch at the university cafe. Students will participate in hands-on activities, lectures, and field trips. To register, use the QR code or go to csupueblo.edu. For additional information, email Dr. Md Rashad Islam at [email protected].

Coming Soon: Suicide Memory Walk at Lake Minnequa

Veterans Memorial Park, 3005 Lakeshore Ave. | 9 a.m.-noon Saturday, Sept. 6 | Pueblo has averaged one suicide a week for the past five years, so Pueblo United Way is hoping to bring 1,000 people to the event to shine a light on suicide and its impact on the community. Sign up at pueblounitedway.org.

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