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SUMMARY:Western Montana Fair at Missoula Fairgrounds
DESCRIPTION:The Western Montana Fair is bringing you two unforgettable weekends of excitement to the Missoula Fairgrounds: 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; each day of the Fair is open from 12:00 pm Noon to 10:00 pm\n\n\n\n\n\nThe 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. \n\n\n\nWith 8 exciting days of food\, carnival rides\, arena events\, and nonstop fun\, there’s something for everyone to enjoy! \n\n\n\nWhen 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! \n\n\n\nTHURSDAY | AUGUST 6 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFur & Feather Silent Auction – All Day\n\n\n\n\nTake 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. \n\n\n\n\nFREE Activities – All Day\n\n\n\n\nStop by the Free Activity Tables for a day full of creativity\, learning\, and family fun! Missoula Public Health will have giant Connect 4\, free giveaways\, immunization record reviews\, and hands-on activities where kids can make their own cloud dough and create a magical wand. Visit the Missoula Public Library Bookmobile for bookmark and bracelet making\, free book giveaways\, and join Open Air Montana for an interactive art project. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThursday’s Shows\, Exhibits & Events \n\n\n\n7:30 am \n\n\n\n\n4-H/FFA Market Hog Judging (Livestock Pavilion) \n\n\n\n\n9:00 am \n\n\n\n\nRodeo Slack – FREE Admission (Clouse Bauer Arena) \n\n\n\n\n10:00 am \n\n\n\n\nMissoula Butterfly House & Insectarium Opens – walk-ins welcome\, tickets also available online (G.W. Marks Exploration Center) \n\n\n\n\n12:00 pm Noon – FAIR & CARNIVAL OPENS \n\n\n\n\nCarnival OpensFood & Amusement Vendors OpenExhibition Buildings OpenRocky Mountain Gardens Open \n\n\n\n4H Fashion Show (Historic Plaza) \n\n\n\n\n12:30 pm \n\n\n\n\nDAR’s Young Artist Studio: Shape Art (Commercial Building) \n\n\n\n\n1:00 pm \n\n\n\n\nNatural Dyeing Montana Fibershed (Historic Plaza) \n\n\n\n\n1:30 pm \n\n\n\n\nFREE Insect Predator Feeding (Missoula Butterfly House & Insectarium Byron Weber Classroom\, G.W. Marks Exploration Center) \n\n\n\n\n2:00 pm \n\n\n\n\nSpecial Olympics Demonstration (Historic Plaza)4-H/FFA Market Lamb Judging (Livestock Pavilion) \n\n\n\n\n3:00 pm \n\n\n\n\nMissoula Symphony (Historic Plaza)4:00 pm \n\n\n\n\nChampion Taekwondo Demonstration (Historic Plaza) \n\n\n\n\n4:30 pm \n\n\n\n\nDAR’s Young Artist Studio: Shape Art (Commercial Building) \n\n\n\n\n5:00 pm \n\n\n\n\n4-H/FFA Market Beef Judging (Livestock Pavilion)Modern Swing Dancing with Mountains Dancing (Historic Plaza)Missoula Butterfly House & Insectarium closes \n\n\n\n\n6:00 pm \n\n\n\n\nGates Open for Missoula Stampede Rodeo (Clouse Bauer Arena)Rocky Mountain Gardens closes \n\n\n\n\n7:00 pm – PRCA RODEO \n\n\n\n\nEpic Steel presents the Missoula Stampede \n\n\n\n\n\nThursday night is more than a rodeo—it’s a community tradition with a purpose. Join us for Tough Enough to Wear Pink\, where thrilling PRCA rodeo action meets a powerful show of support for those affected by breast cancer. Wear your favorite pink and cheer on world-class cowboys and cowgirls as they compete in events like barrel racing\, saddle bronc riding\, team roping\, bull riding\, and more.(Clouse Bauer Arena) \n\n\n\n\n7:00 pm \n\n\n\n\nFREE Live Music by the Josh Farmer Band (Starlink Stage) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n10:00 pm \n\n\n\nBuildings\, Barns & Carnival close \n\n\n\nComplete Western Montana Fair ScheduleFREE Admission – All Day\, Every Day \n\n\n\n\nThanks 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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LOCATION:Missoula Fairgrounds\, 1101 South Avenue West\, Missoula\, Montana\, 59801\, United States
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