County Fair Guide

Big Sky Country State Fair

Bozeman, Montana

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2026 Dates

July 15–19, 2026

Duration

5 days

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Size

large

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Founded

Since 1903

Notable Fact

Bozeman's Big Sky Country State Fair drew 46,513 visitors in 2023, a 15% increase from the year before and just short of its 2021 record. Running since 1903, it's held each summer at the Gallatin County Fairgrounds.

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Local Tips

Bozeman is one of the fastest-growing cities in America with a booming food and arts scene — Montana State University, the Museum of the Rockies, and access to Yellowstone National Park are extraordinary.

The Fair

Bozeman is home to the Big Sky Country State Fair, which is a five-day August celebration in Montana's fastest-growing city, serving the Gallatin Valley's vibrant agricultural and outdoor recreation community. Since its 1903 founding, it's endured as a century-plus Montana agricultural tradition.

What You'll Find There

Expect livestock judging, 4-H and FFA competitions, carnival rides, grandstand entertainment, and the dynamic community spirit of Montana's university, tech, and mountain lifestyle hub.

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