The Oldest Fairs in Montana

The Western Montana Fair in Missoula is a nine-day August celebration in the Garden City at the confluence of five valleys, drawing large crowds from western Montana's university and outdoor recreation community. First held in 1879, it has been a Montana agricultural tradition for over a century.

The Northwest Montana Fair in Kalispell is a five-day August celebration in the Flathead Valley, drawing visitors from across northwestern Montana and the Glacier National Park corridor. First held in 1902, it has been a Montana agricultural tradition for over a century.

The Big Sky Country State Fair in Bozeman is a five-day August celebration in Montana's fastest-growing city, serving the Gallatin Valley's vibrant agricultural and outdoor recreation community. First held in 1903, it has been a Montana agricultural tradition for over a century.

MontanaFair in Billings is a nine-day August celebration in Montana's largest city, drawing hundreds of thousands of visitors from across the northern Rockies for the Magic City's beloved annual fair. First held in 1916, it has been a Montana agricultural tradition for over a century.

The Montana State Fair in Great Falls is a nine-day late-July celebration on the Missouri River, drawing visitors from across Montana and the northern Rockies for the Treasure State's premier annual fair. Established in 1931, the fair has brought Montana communities together for generations.