Boulder County, Colo. – The Boulder County Fair this week will feature several events to help commemorate Boulder County’s 150th anniversary. As one of the 17 original counties created by the Colorado Territory in 1861, Boulder County is celebrating its sesquicentennial in 2011.

Stop by the Boulder County information booth near the events stage in the Exhibit Hall today through Saturday, Aug. 6 for a list of fun activities that adults and kids can take part in both at the fair and in the months leading up to the county’s Sesquicentennial Day on Nov. 1.

Anniversary events at the fair will take place at the Exhibit Building of the Boulder County Fairgrounds and will include:

· Music and dance entertainment on the Exhibit Building Stage
· Anniversary poster contest exhibit, featuring artwork by county grade school students
· Historic Boulder County exhibit information
· Kids cupcake decorating (Aug. 3 and 6)
· Pioneer life demonstrations (Aug. 6)
· Boulder County 150th Birthday Bash (Aug. 6)

Parking and general admission to the Boulder County Fair are free. Visit www.BoulderCountyFair.org for more details.

For more information about Boulder County’s 150th anniversary, please visit www.BoulderCounty150.org or contact Carrie Haverfield at chaverfield@bouldercounty.org or 303-441-1688.