Castle Rock Tanner Gun Show at Douglas County Fairgrounds Feb 14-15

The Tanner Gun Show is slated to fill the Douglas County Fairgrounds Event Center with vendors and steady weekend attendance, though county and promoter listings differ on whether activity begins Friday. The County Manager Report describes the event as occurring "From February 13–15," while promoter and ticket listings advertise public show days as Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 14–15, with public hours Saturday 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. and Sunday 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

Promoter listings on Gun Show Trader advertise "$15 FOR BOTH DAYS OF THE DENVER GUN SHOW: SAT 9-5 + SUN 10-4" and note "Admission good for both days." The listing gives the venue as 500 Fairgrounds Rd, Castle Rock, CO 80104, while county documents use 500 Fairgrounds Dr., Castle Rock. Promoter pricing also lists children 12 and under free and active military $12. Vendor fees and logistics in promoter materials are specific: wall spaces $120, aisle spaces $100, electricity $20, WiFi free, and a $5 prepay discount for payments made seven or more days in advance. Vendor setup windows include Friday 12:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m., Saturday 7:00 a.m.–9:00 a.m., and Sunday 9:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m., which helps explain the county's inclusion of Feb. 13 in its timeline. Secondary marketplaces list two-day passes for Feb. 14–15 at higher resale prices and advertise buyer guarantees; TicketSales lists a contact number of 888-729-4718 and a promo code WELCOME5 for first-order discounts.

County officials framed the event in regulatory context, saying "This event marks the first gun show hosted at the Fairgrounds since new state gun show laws went into effect." The county also reported that the weekend "required additional planning and coordination, including ... enhanced documentation requirements, adjusted entry and vendor check-in procedures, and clearly defined security protocols to ensure full compliance." County materials praised interagency work, saying "The level of collaboration and professionalism demonstrated by Fairgrounds event staff, Douglas County Security and Legal Departments, Tanner Gun Show management, and the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office has been impressive. Their collective efforts have ensured the event is being conducted safely, efficiently, and in complete compliance with all applicable regulations."

Public health and community implications extend beyond enforcement. Large indoor gatherings involving firearms raise concerns about accidental injury, emergency response capacity, and access to timely medical care. The new documentation and security measures the county cites may improve oversight, but they may also create administrative burdens for small sellers, collectors, and attendees who lack ready access to required documentation. The promoter advertises concealed carry permit classes once on Saturday and once on Sunday, a mix of gun-related and non-gun vendors including beef jerky and western wear, an on-site restaurant with large seating, and policies such as "No refunds on any ticket purchases, for any reason, including weather and no pets allowed at the show."

For Douglas County readers, the immediate questions are practical: confirm whether Feb. 13 activity is vendor-only, verify the correct Fairgrounds address, and check promoter or county guidance on any documentation attendees or vendors must carry. County oversight during this weekend underscores how local government, public safety agencies, and event promoters are adapting to the new state regulatory environment; follow-up reporting and official clarifications will show whether those changes ease risks while maintaining equitable access for community members.