The 114th annual El Paso County Fair runs Saturday, July 13, to Saturday, July 20, at the Fair & Event Center in Calhan. Come see the Camel Kingdom and learn about dromedary camels. Dan Conner and his Reptile Adventures feature an 18-foot python, a 90-pound monitor lizard and 100-year-old alligator snapping turtle. Award-winning magician Jay Mattioli will amaze you with his talent. The … [Read More...]
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