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

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

ALL DAY                 BINGO! At the Lions Bingo Booth

6:30 am                   4-H/FFA Livestock Sale Buyers Breakfast in Hornung Arena

8 am                        4-H/FFA Livestock Sale in Hornung Arena. Sale Order: Beef, Dairy, Sheep, Swine & Market Goat

9 am -1 pm              NRA Rodeo Slack in Main Arena

10 am                      Exhibit Buildings & Barns Open

11:30 am                 Barn Hunt Demonstration in 4-h Dog Arena

12 pm – 2 pm           Youth Tractor Pull in Antique Machinery Arena

12 pm – 8 pm           Premium Office open for pay-outs

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

1 pm CARNIVAL OPENS

1:30 pm                   Presentation by Hillary Sargent of Two Poppies Apothecary – Foraging the Bitterroot at the Floral Barn

2 pm                        Adult Tractor Pull in Antique Machinery Arena 

2 pm – 5 pm             Bitterroot Gymkhana in Main Arena

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

3 pm                        4-H/FFA Small Animal Auction in Hornung Arena

4 pm                        Presentation by Chris Richards of Allegiant Irrigation – Turf Management at the Floral Barn

4 pm – 8 pm             4-H/FFA Auction Poultry Release – WALK OUT ONLY

5 pm                        KID’S HOUR! Mutton Bustin’, Mini Buckerz & Boot Scramble in Main Arena

5 pm – 6pm              Bike Giveaway on the Community Stage

6 pm                        Fair Family escorted in the Main Arena

6 pm                        4-H/FFA Awards Ceremony in the Hornung Arena

6:30 pm                   Bitterroot Mountettes in Main Arena       

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

7 pm                        NRA Rodeo in Main Arena

AFTER RODEO      LIVE MUSIC in the Main Arena with 406 PRODUCTIONS

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

PURCHASE TICKETS & PASSES LINK

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