Western Montana Fair at Missoula Fairgrounds

The Western Montana Fair is bringing you two unforgettable weekends of excitement: Machine vs. Muscle! Kicking things off with Machine, July 31 – August 2, packed with Lords of Dirt, incredible car shows, a luxury bike show, and all things mechanical. The fair returns with Muscle, August 4 – August 8, featuring rodeo action, livestock shows, and animal events.

With 8 exciting days of food, carnival rides, arena events, and nonstop fun, there’s something for everyone to enjoy!

When the sun starts to set, the music turns up. Every night at 7:00 pm, enjoy FREE live music featuring a stacked lineup of local bands. Grab a bite, enjoy a drink, and discover your new favorite artist!

TUESDAY | AUGUST 4

Fur & Feather Silent Auction – Opens 6PM

Take home a feathered or furry champion! The Fur & Feather Silent Auction offers a unique opportunity to purchase outstanding poultry and rabbit exhibits showcased by talented Open Class and 4-H exhibitors. Whether you’re an experienced breeder, a hobbyist, or simply looking to support local youth and agriculture, this auction is a fun way to bring home a quality animal while celebrating the hard work and dedication of our exhibitors. Browse the entries throughout the week, place your bids, and you just might leave the Fair with a new feathered or furry addition to your family.

FREE Activities – All Day

Discover how public health helps keep our community healthy and safe every day, from food safety and air quality to immunizations and injury prevention. Test your knowledge with a fun interactive game, learn something new, and win prizes. Fairgoers can enjoy hands-on activities and take home fun goodies like stickers, candy, and fidget toys.

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Tuesday’s Shows, Exhibits & Events

8:00 am

4-H/FFA Dairy Goat Judging & Showmanship (Missoula Motor Co. Show Ring Livestock Pavilion)

9:00 am

4-H/FFA Rabbit Showmanship (Llama Barn)

10:00 am

Missoula Butterfly House & Insectarium Opens
– walk-ins welcome, tickets also available online (G.W. Marks Exploration Center)

11:00 am

Poultry Cage Judging (Llama barn)
4-H/FFA Breeding Meat Goat Judging (Llama barn)
4-H/FFA Market Goat Judging (Llama barn)
4-H/FFA Meat Goat Judging (Llama barn)

12:00 pm Noon – FAIR & CARNIVAL OPENS

Carnival Opens
Food & Amusement Vendors Open
Exhibition Buildings Open
Rocky Mountain Gardens Open
Indigenous Dance & Drum Presentation with Three Chiefs Cultural Center (Historic Plaza)

12:30 pm

DAR’s Young Artist Studio: Cardboard Creations to Music (Commercial Building)

1:00 pm

Indigenous Dance & Drum Presentation with Three Chiefs Cultural Center (Historic Plaza)
4-H/FFA Poultry Showmanship (Llama Barn)

1:30 pm

FREE Insect Predator Feeding (Missoula Butterfly House & Insectarium Byron Weber Classroom, G.W. Marks Exploration Center)

2:00 pm

Indigenous Dance & Drum Presentation with Three Chiefs Cultural Center (Historic Plaza)

3:00 pm

Line Dancing with the Senior Center Boot Scooters (Historic Plaza)

4:00 pm

Jump Roping with Missoula Super Skippers (Historic Plaza)

4:30 pm

DAR’s Young Artist Studio: Cardboard Creations to Music (Commercial Building)

5:00 pm

Roots Gymnastics & Dance (Historic Plaza)
Missoula Butterfly House & Insectarium closes

6:00 pm

Gates Open for Missoula Stampede: Xtreme Bulls (Clouse Bauer Arena)
Fur & Feather Silent Auction Opens
Rocky Mountain Gardens closes

7:00 pm – XTREME BULL RIDING

Epic Steel presents the Missoula Stampede
Hold on tight—rodeo week explodes out of the gate Tuesday night with PRCA Xtreme Bulls hosted by Stockman Bank! We’ve stacked the best for opening night, featuring 40 of the PRCA’s toughest riders going head-to-head for $20,000 in prize money and a shot at rodeo glory. (Clouse Bauer Arena)

7:00 pm – FREE LIVE MUSIC

FREE Live Music by Supaman & Foreshadow (Starlink Stage)

10:00 pm

Buildings, Barns & Carnival close

Complete Western Montana Fair Schedule

FREE Admission – All Day, Every Day

Thanks to the generosity of Western Montana Fair sponsors, come and go at your leisure several times a day, every day, no charge. Click here for tips and guidelines on how to maximize your visits including where to park on the newly renovated Fairgrounds.

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