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

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 4

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

ALL DAY                 BINGO! At the Lions Bingo Booth

9:00 am                        Kiddie Rabbit Show in Rabbit Barn

9:15 am                   Open Division Rabbit Show in Rabbit Barn

10:00 am                      Exhibit Buildings & Barns Open

10:00 am                      4-H/FFA Large Animal Round Robin Showmanship Contest in Hornung Arena

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

10:00 am to 3:00 pm            Mounted Shooters Clinic in Main Arena

10:00 am                      4-H Dog Agility Demonstration in the 4-H Dog Arena

11:00 am                      Herb presentation by Jean Israel in the Ag Barn

11:00 am                      Cookie Decorating Demonstration by Jessica Lee owner of Bitterroot Cookie Cutter – Baked Goods Dept – Event Center  

11:00 am                       Herding Dog Demonstration in the 4-H Dog Arena

11:00 am – 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 to 2:00 pm            Youth Tractor Pull in Antique Machinery Arena

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

12:30 pm                 4-H/FFA Small Animal Round Robin Showmanship Contest in Hornung Arena

1:00 pm  CARNIVAL OPEN 

1:00 pm                        Herb presentation by Jean Israel in the Ag Barn

1:00 pm                        Machine Maintenance Demonstration in Quilting Department, sponsored by A Clean Stitch – Event Center

1:00 pm – 2:00 pm             Demonstration: Needles & Thread – Quilting Department – Event Center

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

2:00 pm                        Adult Tractor Pull in Antique Machinery Arena 

2:00 pm                        Open Sheep Show; Kiddie Lamb Jackpot Breeding

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

4:30 pm                   KID’S HOUR! Mutton Bustin’, Mini Buckerz and Boot Scramble in Main Arena

5:30 pm                   Parade of Champions in Main Arena

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

6:30 pm                   Bitterroot Mountettes in Main Arena

6:40 pm                   Grand Entry, Prayer & National Anthem in Main Arena

7:00 pm                        NRA Rodeo in Main Arena

7:00 pm                        4-H/FFA Battle of the Barns in Hornung Arena

10:00 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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