COLORADO, USA — Our state's largest summer fair is here! The Colorado State Fair opens Friday for 11 days of family-friendly fun, free attractions, carnivals, rodeos, concerts and entertainment. Other annual events underway this August weekend include Loveland's Corn Roast Festival, the Polish Food Festival and Summer Art Market in Denver, and Broncos preseason football. Colorado will also be home to beer, car, art, music and rugby festivals.

Finally, a rubber duck race is scheduled in Loveland while Colorado Springs hosts a comic convention. Don't forget to share your weekend photos with the "Near Me" tab on the 9NEWS app. Have a great weekend! > Submit an event to 9Things To Do .

Credit: Colorado Public Radio Colorado State Fair PUEBLO — T he largest summer event in Colorado is here. The Colorado State Fair opens Friday in Pueblo with a carnival, 4-H exhibits, agricultural competitions, tractor pulls, live music performances, rodeos, bake offs and amazing food. The State Fair Parade steps off at 10 a.

m. Saturday in downtown Pueblo. This weekend’s scheduled performers include Shane Smith and the Saints, Scotty McCreery, and Lonestar.

T he Colorado State Fair runs through Monday, Sept. 2, with concerts from Chancey Williams, The Commodores and The Spinners, Trace Adkins, Ludacris, and Bando El Recodo, p lus monster trucks and a demolition derby. Check out the schedule at ColoradoStateFair.

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