2026 Ravalli County Fair and Rodeo at Ravalli County Fairgrounds

Join us September 2–5, 2026 at the Ravalli County Fairgrounds in Hamilton for four days of family fun, delicious food, live entertainment, carnival rides, market vendors, and so much more! With free rodeo nights, unique exhibits, livestock shows, local food vendors, and plenty of activities for all ages, it’s the Bitterroot Valley’s must-attend celebration of community and western heritage. 

Plus enjoy free parking and unforgettable fairgrounds fun!

FULL RAVALLI COUNTY FAIR WEEK / WEEKEND SCHEDULE LINK

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2

ALL DAY                 Spinning demonstration in the Natural Fiber Arts Department – Event Center

ALL DAY                 BINGO! At the Lions Bingo Booth

8 am                        4-H/FFA Poultry Breeding Project Interviews in Poultry Barn

8 am                        4-H/FFA Market Swine Show in Iman Arena

10 am RAVALLI COUNTY FAIR PARADE – Main Street, Hamilton

10 am                      Exhibit Buildings and Barns Open

10 am                      4-H/FFA Sheep Market Lamb & Feeder Lamb in Hornung Arena

11 am – 2 pm           Come in for lunch between 11am-2pm and get a refund on gate fee – SOUTH & NORTH GATES ONLY

12 pm                      4-H/FFA Pack Goat & Pack Goat Showmanship

12 pm – 8 pm           Wild West Fun Park & Laser Fast Draw – on the lawn by the tractors

2 pm CARNIVAL OPENS

2 pm                        4-H/FFA Dairy Cow Show in Hornung Arena 

2 pm – 8 pm             The Caricature Entertainment providing free drawings sponsored by Ravalli County Fair

3 pm                        Kiddie Goat in Applebury Arena followed by 4-H Market Goat, Showmanship & Non-Dairy Shows

5 pm – 6 pm             Poetry Contest Reading & Awards on Community Stage

4 pm – 6 pm             Barrel Race – Wing Barrel Productions in Main Arena

5:30 pm                   Kiddie Beef followed by 4-H/FFA Market Beef & Miniature Market Beef Show in Hornung Arena

6:35 pm                   Bitterroot Mountettes in Main Arena

6:45 pm                   Grand Entry, Prayer & National Anthem in Main Arena

7 pm                        Ranch Rodeo in Main Arena

10 pm                      Exhibit Buildings & Barns close

$30 Season Pass (per Person) = Fair Admission All 4 Days (Ages 18-61) + applicable fees

PURCHASE TICKETS & PASSES LINK

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