On Labour Day 2004 the Fairgrounds hosted its first 2 day roping and family fun event. In 2005, the first annual father's day roping event was held.
The Mineral County Fairgrounds Association is a non-profit cooperation with 501(c)(3) federal tax status. MCFA is a Colorado Enterprise Zone Project. Cash donations of $100 or more provide a 25% Colorado tax credit opportunity through the San Luis Valley Enterprise Zone.