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

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 3

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

ALL DAY                 BINGO! At the Lions Bingo Booth

8:00 am to 10:00 am           Main Arena open for practice 

8:00 am                        4-H/FFA Swine Showmanship followed by Kiddie Swine Show in Iman Arena

9:00 am                        Kiddie Poultry show in Poultry Barn

9:30 am                   4-H/FFA Rabbit Show in Rabbit Barn

10:00 am                      Exhibit Buildings and Barns Open

10:00 am                      4-H/FFA Dog Rally Obedience Demonstration in 4-H Dog Arena

10:00 am                       4-H/FFA Sheep Showmanship followed by Sheep Breeding followed by Sheep Costume Contest in Hornung Arena

10:00 am to 12:00 pm Noon – SENSORY CARNIVAL EVENT

10:00 am to 12:00 pm Noon         Horse, Mule & Donkey Competition in Warm-up Arena

10:00 am to 3:00 pm            Double R Productions Summer Series – Penning Finals Qualifier – Main Arena

10:00 am to 4:00 pm           4-H Horse at the Fair

11:00 am                      Working Scent Detection Dog Demonstration in the 4-H Dog Arena

11:00 am                      Cupcake/Cake Decorating Demonstration by Liisa McDivitt owner of Expressions of Sugar in Baked Goods Dept. – Event Center

11:00 am                      Presentation by Aimee Miklovic from Full Bushel Farms on Perennials – Floral Barn

11:00 am to 2:00 pm           Come in for lunch between 11am-2pm and get a refund on gate fee – SOUTH & NORTH GATES ONLY

12:00 pm  Noon                    Dog Powered Sports Demonstration at the 4-H Dog Arena

12:00 pm Noon to 8:00 pm           Wild West Fun Park & Laser Fast Draw on the lawn by the tractors

1:00 pm CARNIVAL OPENS

1:30 pm                   Presentation by Hillary Sargent from Two Poppies Apothecary–Herbs to Grow in your garden & how to use them at the Floral Barn

1:00 pm to 3:00 pm             Horse, Mule & Donkey Competition in Warm-up Arena

2:00 pm                        4-H Dog Freestyle Demonstration in the 4-H Dog Arena

2:00 pm                        Threshing Demonstration on Antique Machinery Lawn

2:00 pm – 8:00 pm             The Caricature Entertainment providing free drawings sponsored by Ravalli County Fair   

3:00 pm                        4-H/FFA Beef Showmanship, followed by Breeding Beef in Hornung Arena

5:00 pm – 6:00 pm             Bike Giveaway – on the Community Stage

6:30 pm                   Bitterroot Mountettes in Main Arena

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

7:00 pm                        Bulls, Broncs & Barrels in Main Arena

9:00 pm                        Double R Productions – Summer Series Penning Finals – Main Arena

10:00 pm                      Exhibit Buildings and 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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