Let’s be honest. Greeley doesn’t exactly top the list of places to see in the state of Colorado. But the Greeley Stampede is worth visiting. Here’s five reasons why:

1. There’s a huge midway with lots of carnival food. You want a corn dog? Go to Greeley. How about a fried candy bar? It’s there. Pork chop on a stick? Go Greeley, Young Man.
2. The rodeo is great. It’s the world’s largest Fourth of July rodeo. So, go…and marvel and the brave men who ride bulls or jump off horses to tackle a steer running balls-out.
3. If you come from a small town, you’ll appreciate the rides. They’ll remind you of the county fair. If you blew chunks on the Tilt-A-Whirl or the Gavitron, you’ll love the Stampede’s cavalcade of carnival rides.
4. The Western art exhibit has some really great stuff. The Stampede does a good job of pulling in artists from around the west and plenty from right here in Colorado. Plus, it’s in an air-conditioned room, which you’ll probably need if you’re there in the afternoon.
5. You’ll feel a lot less like the condescending, pretentious urban schmuck that you really are. Especially if you manage to keep your complaints about the loud country music, the big carbon-emitting trucks and the public smoking to yourself.

The Greeley Stampede
What: Kind of like a really big county fair with a huge rodeo, too.
When: Through July 6th.
Where: Greeley, Colo. (About 45 miles north of Denver)
Who: The Gambler, Kenny Rogers, performs Independence Day Night.
Cost: Good tickets to the rodeo are $22. Carnival rides will cost you extra.
Info: http://www.greeleystampede.org/

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