[Colorado-Talk] Aira services at Colorado State Fair in Pueblo

[Tim Keenan]

Cool! I've always wanted to check this out. Having free access to AIRA will
make my trek a lot easier if I decide to take it.

What does the free Bustang access entail? It would be huge if Union Station
had free AIRA.

 

 

Thanks!

 

 

-Tim

 

 

 

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Hello Friends!

We are pleased to extend Aira services at the Colorado State Fair.  We have
secured a grant to make this possible.  We are also including Bustang free
access starting after Labor Day!  Enjoy and safe travels!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Date: August 18, 2026
Olga Robak (CDA) | olga.robak at state.co.us <mailto:olga.robak at state.co.us>


 

New Inclusive Accommodations Welcome Every Guest to the 2026 Colorado State
Fair 

Pueblo, Colo. - The Colorado State Fair is committed to providing an
experience where everyone can create lifelong memories. From new on-demand
support services to dedicated adaptive programming, it's easier than ever
for all of Colorado to celebrate together. Whether joining us for the thrill
of the Exceptional Rodeo or seeking a calm, inclusive environment on Sensory
Friendly Day, this year's fair is built to ensure every visitor feels
welcome.

"The Colorado State Fair has always been a place where generations come
together to create memories," said Andrea Wiesenmeyer, general manager of
the Colorado State Fair. "We want every guest and every family to feel
welcome here. Whether someone is participating in the Exceptional Rodeo,
enjoying a quieter fair experience during Sensory Friendly Day, or
discovering agriculture through hands-on activities, the fair is a place to
belong."

Throughout the 11-day duration of the fair, the Colorado Department of
Agriculture is partnering with  <https://aira.io/> Aira to deliver on-demand
American Sign Language (ASL) and visual interpretation services for fair
visitors with auditory and visual disabilities. Visitors who are blind or
low vision can use the free  <https://aira.io/aira-explorer-app/> Aira
Explorer app to connect with a live, professionally trained visual
interpreter to help navigate the fairgrounds, find food and attractions, and
more. Guests who are Deaf or hard of hearing can use the
<https://aira.io/aira-asl-app/> Aira ASL app for on-demand sign language
interpreting. 

The State Fair Foundation Exceptional Rodeo, sponsored by
<https://pdipueblo.org/> Pueblo Diversified Industries, gives children and
adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities an opportunity to
experience the excitement, confidence and connection of rodeo in a mock,
adaptive format. Participants can explore rodeo-themed activities using
adaptive equipment and interactive props, including events inspired by
barrel racing, roping and riding. Anyone interested in participating should
<https://forms.gle/dR56xe4yZGQD5aDPA> register for the Exceptional Rodeo in
advance. The event will take place on Monday, August 31. Doors open at 9
a.m., and the event starts at 9:30 a.m.

On Monday, September 7, the Colorado State Fair will once again host Sensory
Friendly Day from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., in partnership with the Autism Society
of Colorado. During this designated window, families can enjoy a more
comfortable Fair experience with smaller crowds, softer sounds and dimmed
lighting. The event will also give guests who benefit from a lower-sensory
environment an opportunity to enjoy the fair at their own pace. Guests
visiting outside of Sensory Friendly Day, can use the
<https://coloradostatefair.com/things-to-do/sensory-day/> Sensory Day Map to
identify areas that may be loud, crowded, or overstimulating as well as some
calmer, quieter spaces. No special tickets are required for Sensory Day,
just the regular gate admission.

During the off season, several accessibility upgrades were made to the
Colorado State Fairgrounds. The changes included a new family restroom and
repaved entrance ramp at the Colorado Building and an updated ADA-compliant
entrance at Gate 5 off of Prairie Avenue. A number of paving projects and
updates were also completed around the fairgrounds to improve the fair
experience for those with mobility issues.  

For the full schedule, ticket information and accessibility details, visit
<http://coloradostatefair.com/> ColoradoStateFair.com

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About the Colorado State Fair: The Colorado State Fair is an annual event
held in Pueblo, Colorado that creates an entertaining, inspiring, and
educational inter-generational experience highlighting the preservation,
promotion, and exposition of our State's vibrant and diverse agriculture,
industry, and culture.  

This year's Colorado State Fair will be a special celebration marking the
150th anniversary of Colorado's statehood, as well as the 250th anniversary
of the United States signing the Declaration of Independence. This
once-in-a-lifetime double-celebration moment is an opportunity to reflect on
our shared history, celebrate our communities, and shape the future
together. The Colorado Department of Agriculture (CDA) has been planning
unique ways to mark these important anniversaries under the theme,
<https://settingcoloradostable.com/> "Setting Colorado's Table: 150 Years of
Agricultural Legacy." Additional details on the planned celebrations will be
announced soon. 

 

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