Excitement is
building for the Western Montana Fair which kicks off on Wednesday, Aug. 12! Whether you’ve been attending for years, or are going for the first time, we
want to make sure you have all the information you need to make 2015 the best
year yet! Read more to find out about hours, ticketing, prices, events and
other important links to check out. Let us know you have any questions. We look
forward to seeing you soon!
When is the Western Montana Fair?
- The Western Montana Fair is scheduled for August 11-16, 2015.
Where is the Fair?
- The fairgrounds are located on the corner of Russell Street and South Avenue in Missoula. Some buildings have moved as part of our renovations. Check out this updated map.
What time does the Fair open?
- Gates are open to the public from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
- A gate ticket, 4-H/FFA wristband, season pass or ID badge is required for admittance at all hours, including prior to the 11 a.m. opening.
How much is admission?
- Adult (16+): $6.00
- Student (6-15): $3.00
- Ages 5 and Under: Free
- Senior Citizen (55+): $4.00
- Military (with ID): Free
- Family Pass (2 adults, 3 students): $15
- Daily Gate ticketing information can also be found on our website.
Where can I park?
- Check out our map. Parking is available around the outside of the grounds and nearby offered by outside businesses for a cost. Please note, many of these organizations are not affiliated with the fair. Be sure to park only in designated areas. Please be considerate of our neighbors!
What
events will be going on?
- The Fair is a grand tradition offering the best of an eleven county region in agriculture, education, history, and family entertainment while showcasing new technology and science. This six day event features 4-H Exhibits and livestock, carnival rides, night shows, free daily entertainment, commercial displays, great food vendors, a Demolition Derby, Professional Bull Riding and the Missoula Stampede PRCA Rodeo. Come and see Western Montana’s best floriculture event consisting of five distinctly different shows. Fine Arts, Photography, Home Arts and Culinary displays can be found throughout the fairgrounds.
How many people go to the Fair?
- We typically host more than 60,000 participants.
Who will be performing at the Fair?
- Tyler Barham will be out Friday night Stampede Stage Entertainer.
Where do I buy event tickets for night shows?
- Night show event tickets purchased in advance include gate admission.
- Day-of-show purchasers must purchase a gate ticket and purchase their event ticket at the Fair Office after entering. There will be a Will Call list at each gate; one person from the group may enter to obtain tickets that were purchased in advance from the Fairgrounds Office, then exit and distribute to rest of party.
- Youth – ages 5-15; Lap children (4 and under) – Free; Adult – ages 16+.
- You can buy tickets online here.
When is the rodeo? Does it have an additional cost?
- Tuesday: Missoula Ranch Rodeo - Reserved seating for $10
- Wednesday: Bitterroot Motors Bullorama
- Thursday: Missoula Stampede Ram Rodeo
- Friday: Missoula Stampede Ram Rodeo
- Saturday: Missoula Stampede Ram Rodeo - Reserved seating and general admission Wednesday - Saturday
- $16 adult; $12 youth; $12 open bleacher
Is there an events schedule?
- Tuesday Missoula Ranch Rodeo on Aug. 11 at 7 p.m.
- Reserved seating: $10
- Wednesday Bitterroot Motors Bullorama on Aug. 12 at 7 p.m.
- Reserved seating and general admission
- $16 adult; $12 youth; $12 open bleacher
- Thursday Missoula Stampede Ram Rodeo on Aug. 13 at 7 p.m.
- Reserved seating and general admission
- $16 adult; $12 youth; $12 open bleacher
- Friday Missoula Stampede Ram Rodeo on Aug. 14 at 7 p.m.
- Reserved seating and general admission
- $16 adult; $12 youth; $12 open bleacher
- Saturday Missoula Stampede Ram Rodeo on Aug. 15 at 7 p.m.
- Reserved seating and general admission
- $16 adult; $12 youth; $12 open bleacher
- Napa Demolition Derby on Sunday, Aug. 16 at 4:30 p.m.
- All reserved seating
- $16 adult/youth
Which
days have free admission?
- Wednesday through Saturday from 11am – 1pm gate admission FREE
- Tuesday: Gates open at 5pm – Free Gate Admission. Bring a Canned food donation for the Missoula Food Bank and get Free Gate admission.
- Wednesday: “Seniors’ Day” – Seniors (55+) gate admission Free.
- Thursday: “KPAX Kids’ Day” – Ages 6-17 enter Free until 6 p.m.
- Sunday: “KECI Family Day” – Free gate admission for everyone
- One day and week-long passes are available for advanced sale until Tuesday, Aug. 11 at 3 p.m. at the Fairgrounds Office and Noon’s.
- One Day Pass: $20
- Unlimited rides for one day; you choose which day!
- All Week Pass: $80
- Unlimited rides all week long!
What
are the carnival hours of operation?
- Tuesday, August 11: closed
- Wednesday, August 12: 12pm – close
- Thursday, August 13: 12pm – close
- Friday, August 14: 12pm – close
- Saturday, August 15: 11am – close
- Sunday, August 16: 12pm – close
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