The Ranch Events Complex to Celebrate Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting of New Event Lawn During Opening Night of the 2026 Larimer County Fair
Public invited to celebrate a major Master Plan milestone and experience the new community gathering space for the first time
The Ranch Events Complex will celebrate the grand opening and ribbon cutting of its new 21-acre Event Lawn on Friday, July 31, 2026, at 5 p.m., marking the first completed Phase II project in The Ranch Master Plan and giving the community its first opportunity to experience the new space during opening night of the 2026 Larimer County Fair.
The free public celebration will take place at The Watering Hole, the large white tent located at the outdoor stage in the center of the Event Lawn.
The event will include an official ribbon-cutting ceremony, remarks from the Larimer County Board of County Commissioners and Master Plan project partners, a commemorative gift, and a Ranch Master Plan information booth where guests can
learn more about future projects planned across The Ranch campus.
Following the ceremony, guests are encouraged to stay and celebrate the opening night of the 2026 Larimer County Fair on the new Event Lawn.
The 21-acre Event Lawn is designed to host concerts, festivals, community celebrations, large-scale entertainment events, and flexible outdoor programming year-round.
“As one of Larimer County’s long-standing traditions, the Fair has brought generations of community members together year after year,” said Portia Cook, Strategic Communications Coordinator for The Ranch Events Complex. “We are excited to celebrate this milestone by opening a brand-new space designed for gathering, connection, entertainment, and unforgettable experiences for years to come.”
Admission to both the Event Lawn Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and the 2026 Larimer County Fair is free. Carnival rides, games, and select attractions require tickets to be purchased. Food, beverages, and other activities are available for purchase. Free parking will be available during the Fair and PRCA Rodeo.
About The Ranch Master Plan
The new 21-acre Event Lawn is the first completed Phase II project in The Ranch Master Plan, a long-term roadmap guiding how The Ranch Events Complex continues to grow as Northern Colorado’s largest and most versatile multi-event and entertainment destination.
Phase II is planned to continue in phases through 2030 and is designed to expand and modernize The Ranch with new revenue-generating and guest-enhancing facilities. These investments strengthen The Ranch’s position as a regional destination, increase competitiveness, and support long-term financial sustainability.
Additional Phase II projects include the planned Outdoor Amphitheater, Event Plaza, campus infrastructure, wayfinding and signage enhancements, Blue Arena improvements, a future Youth Sports Facility, and future hospitality and exposition opportunities. The next major project expected to move into construction is the proposed 6,000-capacity Outdoor Amphitheater, with work anticipated to begin in late 2026.
To learn more, visit the Master Plan website or sign up for the monthly Master Plan newsletter through Ways to Stay Involved.
Event Information
Event: Event Lawn Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Date: Friday, July 31, 2026
Time: 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Location: The Watering Hole at the Event Lawn
5280 Arena Circle
Loveland, CO 80538
To learn more about upcoming events at The Ranch Events Complex, visit: The Ranch Events Calendar
Media Contact
Portia Cook | Strategic Communications Coordinator | The Ranch Events Complex
970-619-4114 | cookpj@co.larimer.co.us