Fair Schedule:

FRIDAY, AUGUST 4, 2023

5 pm 4-H/FFA Entry Forms due in the Fairgrounds Office no later than 5 pm — No Late Entries will be accepted.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 11, 2023

5 pm Open Division Entry Forms due in the Fairgrounds Office no later than 5 pm — No Late Entries will be accepted.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 15, 2023

6 pm 4-H/FFA Ranch Horse Show in the Main Arena

THURSDAY, AUGUST 17, 2023

5:30 pm 4-H Dog Show in Dog Arena

SATURDAY, AUGUST 19, 2023

7:30 am 4-H/FFA Horse Judges meeting in the Rodeo Office
8am 4-H/FFA Horse Show in the Main Arena

SUNDAY, AUGUST 20, 2023

9am 4-H/FFA Horse Trail Ride Judging

MONDAY, AUGUST 21, 2023

12 pm 4-H Interview Judging (Non-Perishable) under the Grandstands
12 pm-6 pm 4-H/FFA Horse Interviews in 4-H Youth Building
2:30pm-6:30pm 4-H/FFA Swine Interviews in Hornung Arena

SATURDAY, AUGUST 26, 2023

8:30am-12:30pm  4-H/FFA Swine Interviews in Hornung Arena

SUNDAY, AUGUST 27, 2023

10 am-4 pm All Open Division Still Exhibits Due — except Floral which is due Monday 3pm-7pm
12 pm Goats arrive in afternoon
1pm 4-H Interview Judging (Perishable) under the Grandstands

MONDAY, AUGUST 28, 2023

9am Open Division Dairy Goat Show in Applebury Arena “Show and Go”
9am Judging begins in Event Center and Agriculture Barn for Open Division Exhibits
1pm Open Division Meat Goat Show in Applebury Arena “Show and Go”
2 pm-7 pm 4-H/FFA & Open Division Rabbit Check in at Rabbit Barn
3 pm-7 pm Open Division Floral Exhibits Due in Floral Barn
4 pm-7:30pm Market Goat & Market Lamb Weigh in & Breeding Sheep Check In
6 pm 4-H/FFA Mandatory Meeting in Horse Barn Area
6 pm 4-H/FFA Mandatory Meeting in Poultry Barn
6:30 pm 4-H/FFA Mandatory Meeting in Beef Barn
6:30 pm 4-H/FFA Mandatory Meeting in Goat Barn
7 pm 4-H/FFA Mandatory Meeting in Rabbit Barn
7 pm 4-H/FFA Mandatory Meeting in Dairy Barn
7:30 pm 4-H/FFA Mandatory Meeting for Swine in Hornung Arena
8:30 pm 4-H/FFA Mandatory Meeting for Sheep in Hornung Arena

TUESDAY, AUGUST 29, 2023

All Day Main Arena is CLOSED to any public use or practice (Events Only)
8 am-6 pm 4-H/FFA Dairy Cow check in
9am-5 pm LAST CHANCE to purchase Pre-sale Carnival Tickets and Livestock passes in Fairgrounds Office before 5 pm!
9am 4-H/FFA Dairy Goat Show & Showmanship in Applebury Arena
8 am-6 pm 4-H/FFA Swine Weigh In
8 am-6 pm 4-H Market Beef Weigh In & Beef Animals Checked In
8 pm ALL Livestock Exhibits must be in Barns

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 30, 2023

All Day Main Arena is CLOSED to any public use or practice (Events Only)
All Day Spinning demonstrations in the Natural Fiber Arts Department in the Event Center
All Day Honey demonstrations and tasting in the Agriculture Barn
All Day Aspen Hot Glass demonstrations throughout the day at their booth behind the Grandstands
All Day BINGO! At the Lions Bingo Booth
All Day Misty and the Sandman — Tarot and Fortune Telling by the Goat Barn
8am 4-H/FFA Swine Showmanship in Iman Arena
8am Poultry Breeding Project Interviews in Poultry Barn
8:30 AM 4-H/FFA Sheep Breeding Interviews in Sheep Barn
9am Kiddie Poultry Show in Poultry Barn
10am Kiddie Swine Show in Iman Arena
10am Fair Parade on Main Street in Hamilton
10am Exhibit Buildings and Barns Open
10am 4-H/FFA Poultry Show in Poultry Barn
10 am-2 pm TBA Demonstrations/Discussions/Workshops in Floral Barn
10 am-7 pm Enjoy Tim the Juggler as our strolling Entertainment — throughout the grounds
11am Kiddie Goat in Applebury Arena followed by 4-H Market Goat, Boers, Showmanship, Pack Goats, & Non-Dairy Shows
11 am-2pm Come in for lunch between the hours of 11 am — 2 pm and get a refund of your gate fee. Available at the Main Gate Only
11 am-8 pm Curly’s Funtastic KidZone in Goat Barn area
12 pm-6 pm Pictures available for purchase with Tired Iron Tractors and Antique Tractors in Antique Machinery area
12:00 PM Misty and the Sandman — Sara Twister — Contortionist & Marksman Show by the Goat Barn
12:30 PM Adam the Great at the Free Stage
1 pm-5pm Pippi the Clown strolling act
1pm Misty and the Sandman Hypnosis Show by the Goat Barn
1:30 PM 4-H/FFA Beef Showmanship, followed by Breeding Beef in Hornung Arena
2pm Carnival Opens
3pm Misty and the Sandman Magic Show by the Goat Barn
3:30 PM Adam the Great at the Free Stage
4pm Open Division Poultry Cage judging in Poultry Barn
4pm Misty and the Sandman — Sara Twister — Contortionist & Marksman Show by the Goat Barn
4:30 PM Poetry Contest Reading & Awards at the Free Stage
5pm Misty and the Sandman Hypnosis Show by the Goat Barn
5pm Little People’s Stick Horse Rodeo at the Rodeo Pavilion
5:30 PM Bike Giveaway at the Bitterroot Health Fair Booth
6:00 PM Mutton Busting in Main Arena
6:00 PM FFA Cake, Cookie & Pie Auction at Goat Barn
6:00 PM 4-H/FFA Dairy Cow Show in Hornung Arena
6:30 PM Adam the Great at the Free Stage
6:35 PM Bitterroot Mountettes in Main Arena
6:45 PM Grand Entry, Prayer, National Anthem in Main Arena
7:00 PM Misty and the Sandman — Sara Twister — Contortionist & Marksman Show by the Goat Barn
7:00 PM Rockin’ RC Ranch Rodeo in Main Arena
10:00 PM Exhibit Buildings and Barns Close

THURSDAY, AUGUST 31, 2023

All Day: Spinning demonstrations in the Natural Fiber Arts Department in the Event Center
All Day: Honey demonstrations and tasting in the Agriculture Barn
All Day: Aspen Hot Glass demonstrations throughout the day at their booth behind the Grandstands
All Day BINGO! At the Lions Bingo Booth
All Day Main Arena is CLOSED to any public use or practice (Events Only)
All Day Misty and the Sandman — Tarot and Fortune Telling by the Goat Barn
8am 4-H/FFA Market Swine Show in Iman Arena
8:30 AM Ravalli County Rodeo Royalty Pageant Horsemanship in Main Arena
9:30 AM 4-H/FFA Rabbit Show in Rabbit Barn
10am Exhibit Buildings and Barns Open
10am 4-H/FFA Sheep Market Lamb & Feeder Lamb in Hornung Arena
10 am-2 pm TBA Demonstrations/Discussions/Workshops in Floral Barn
10 am-7 pm Enjoy Tim the Juggler as our strolling Entertainment - throughout the grounds
10 am-7 pm Pictures available for purchase with Tired Iron Tractors and Antique Tractors in Antique Machinery area
11am Cheese Making Demonstration in Agriculture Barn
11 am-1 pm Dunk Tank - Supports SAFE located front of the Beef Barn
11 am-2 pm Come in for lunch between the hours of 11 am —2 pm and get a refund of your gate fee. Available at the Main Gate Only
11 am-8 pm Curly’s Funtastic KidZone in Goat Barn area
11:30 am-4:15pm Horse, Mule & Donkey Competition in Main Arena
12:00 PM Misty and the Sandman — Sara Twister — Contortionist & Marksman Show by the Goat Barn
12:30 PM Adam the Great at the Free Stage
12:30 PM Pioneer Carriage offers horse drawn carriage service from the North parking lot to the North gate until 3:30 pm
1pm Carnival Opens
1pm 4-H/FFA Sheep Showmanship followed by Sheep Breeding in Hornung Arena
1pm Misty and the Sandman Hypnosis Show by the Goat Barn
1 pm-3 pm Dunk Tank - Supports Emma’s House located front of the Beef Barn
1 pm-5pm Pippi the Clown strolling act
2:00 PM Grain Threshing & Hay Baling Demonstration in the Antique Machinery area
3:00 PM Misty and the Sandman Magic Show by the Goat Barn
3 pm-5 pm Dunk Tank - Supports Sapphire Lutheran Homes located front of the Beef Barn
3:30 PM Adam the Great at the Free Stage
4:00 PM Pioneer Carriage offers horse drawn carriage service from the North parking lot to the North gate until 7 pm
4:00 PM Misty and the Sandman — Sara Twister — Contortionist & Marksman Show by the Goat Barn
4:15 pm-4:30pm Horse, Mule & Donkey in Harness Docking demonstration in the Main Arena
4:30 PM Parade of Wagons - Antique/Unique in Main Arena
5pm Misty and the Sandman Hypnosis Show by the Goat Barn
5:30 PM Bike Giveaway at the Bitterroot Health Fair Booth
5:30 PM Mutton Busting in Main Arena
6:00 PM Kiddie Calf Division in Hornung Arena
6:00 PM Ravalli County Rodeo Royalty Pageant Introductions in Main Arena
6:15 PM Bitterroot Mountettes in Main Arena
6:30 PM Adam the Great at the Free Stage
6:30 PM 4-H/FFA Market Beef Show in Hornung Arena
6:30 PM Grand Entry, Prayer, National Anthem in Main Arena
7:00 PM BullsNBroncs in Main Arena
7:00 PM Misty and the Sandman — Sara Twister — Contortionist & Marksman Show by the Goat Barn
9:30 PM Mountain Broadcasting (The Drive 103.7) Ping Pong Ball Drop in Main Arena
10:00 PM Exhibit Buildings and Barns Close

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

All Day Spinning demonstrations in the Natural Fiber Arts Department in the Event Center
All Day Honey demonstrations and tasting in the Agriculture Barn
All Day Aspen Hot Glass demonstrations throughout the day at their booth behind the Grandstands
All Day BINGO! At the Lions Bingo Booth
All Day Main Arena is CLOSED to any public use or practice (Events Only)
All Day Misty and the Sandman — Tarot and Fortune Telling by the Goat Barn
9am Kiddie Rabbit Show in Rabbit Barn
9:15am Open Division Rabbit Show in Rabbit Barn
10am Exhibit Buildings and Barns Open
10am Kiddie Lamb Show followed by Open Jackpot Lamb in Hornung Arena
10am 4-H/FFA Mandatory Market Beef & Breeding Interviews in Beef Barn
10am Ravalli County Rodeo Royalty Pageant Speeches, Interviews & Fashion in the Free Stage
10:30 AM Open Division Sheep Show in Hornung Arena “Show and Go” — Walk in and walk out — No trailers
10 am-2 pm TBA Demonstrations/Discussions/Workshops in Floral Barn
10 am-7 pm Enjoy Tim the Juggler as our strolling Entertainment — throughout the grounds
10 am-7 pm Pictures available for purchase with Tired Iron Tractors and Antique Tractors in Antique Machinery area
11 am-2 pm Come in for lunch between the hours of 11 am —2 pm and get a refund of your gate fee. Available at the Main Gate Only
11 am-8 pm Curly’s Funtastic KidZone in Goat Barn area
11 am-3 pm Dunk Tank - Supports Hamilton Volunteer Fire Department located front of the Beef Barn
11:30 am-4:15pm Horse, Mule & Donkey Competition in Main Arena
12:00 PM Misty and the Sandman — Sara Twister — Contortionist & Marksman Show by the Goat Barn
12:30 PM Adam the Great at the Free Stage
12:30 PM Pioneer Carriage offers horse drawn carriage service from the North parking lot to the North gate until 3:30 pm
1pm Carnival Opens
1pm 4-H/FFA Small Animal Round Robin Showmanship Practice in Poultry Barn
1pm Misty and the Sandman Hypnosis Show by the Goat Barn
1pm “How to Prepare Backing for Long Arm Work” demonstration in Quilting Department
1 pm-5pm Pippi the Clown strolling act
2:00 PM Tractor Pull Contest in Antique Machinery area
3:00 PM Misty and the Sandman Magic Show by the Goat Barn
3:00 PM 4-H/FFA Small Animal Round Robin Showmanship Contest in Hornung Arena
3 pm-5 pm Dunk Tank - Supports Bitter Root Humane Association located front of the Beef Barn
3:30 PM Adam the Great at the Free Stage
4:00 PM 4-H/FFA Large Animal Round Robin Showmanship Contest in Hornung Arena
4:00 PM Pioneer Carriage offers horse drawn carriage service from the North parking lot to the North gate until 7 pm
4:00 PM Misty and the Sandman — Sara Twister — Contortionist & Marksman Show by the Goat Barn
4:15 PM Ribbons presented to Horse, Mule & Donkey in Harness entrants in Main Arena
4:30 PM Mutton Busting in Main Arena
5pm Misty and the Sandman Hypnosis Show by the Goat Barn
5pm Parade of Champions in Main Arena
5:15 PM Ravalli County Rodeo Royalty Pageant Coronation in Main Arena
5:30 PM Bike Giveaway at the Bitterroot Health Fair Booth
6:30 PM Adam the Great at the Free Stage
6:45 PM Grand Entry, Prayer, National Anthem in Main Arena
7:00 PM NRA Rodeo in Main Arena
7:00 PM Misty and the Sandman — Sara Twister — Contortionist & Marksman Show by the Goat Barn
9:30 PM NRA Rodeo Slack in Main Arena following NRA Rodeo
10:00 PM Exhibit Buildings and Barns Close

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2023

All Day Spinning demonstrations in the Natural Fiber Arts Department in the Event Center
All Day Honey demonstrations and tasting in the Agriculture Barn
All Day Aspen Hot Glass demonstrations throughout the day at their booth behind the Grandstands
All Day BINGO! At the Lions Bingo Booth
All Day Misty and the Sandman — Tarot and Fortune Telling by the Goat Barn
6:30 AM 4-H/FFA Auction Breakfast in Hornung Arena
8am 4-H/FFA Livestock Auction in Hornung Arena SALE ORDER: Sheep, Swine, Market Goat, Beef and Dairy
10am Exhibit Buildings and Barns Open
10 am-2 pm TBA Demonstrations/Discussions/Workshops in Floral Barn
10 am-7 pm Pictures available for purchase with Tired Iron Tractors and Antique Tractors in Antique Machinery area
11 am-8 pm Curly’s Funtastic KidZone in Goat Barn area
12:00 PM 4-H Horsemanship Demonstration in Main Arena
12 pm-4 pm Dunk Tank - Supports Ravalli County 4-H program located front of the Beef Barn
12 pm-6 pm Premium Office is open for payout of Premium Winners - Entrance at South end of Art Building
12 pm-7 pm Enjoy Tim the Juggler as our strolling Entertainment — throughout the grounds
12:30 pm Pioneer Carriage offers horse drawn carriage service from the North parking lot to the North gate until 3:30 pm
12:30 pm Adam the Great at the Free Stage
1pm Carnival Opens
1pm Rabbit Jumping in the Rabbit Barn
1pm Misty and the Sandman Hypnosis Show by the Goat Barn
1 pm-5pm Pippi the Clown strolling act
2 pm Tractor Pull Contest in Antique Machinery area
3 pm 4-H/FFA Small Animal Auction in Hornung Arena
3 pm Misty and the Sandman Magic Show by the Goat Barn
3:30 pm Adam the Great at the Free Stage
4 pm Pioneer Carriage offers horse drawn carriage service from the North parking lot to the North gate until 7 pm
4 pm Misty and the Sandman — Sara Twister — Contortionist & Marksman Show by the Goat Barn
5 pm Misty and the Sandman Hypnosis Show by the Goat Barn
5:30 pm Bike Giveaway at the Bitterroot Health Fair Booth
5:30 pm Mutton Busting in Main Arena
6 pm 4-H/FFA Special Award Presentation in Hornung Arena
6 pm Bitterroot Mountettes in Main Arena
6:15 pm Pioneer Carriage escorts Fair Family around Main Arena
6:30 pm Adam the Great at the Free Stage
6:45 pm Grand Entry, Prayer, National Anthem in Main Arena
7 pm NRA Finals Rodeo in Main Arena
7 pm Misty and the Sandman — Sara Twister — Contortionist & Marksman Show by the Goat Barn
7 pm 4-H Livestock Raffle/Cow Pie Bingo in Hornung Arena
7 pm 4-H/FFA Market Beef Release Time
7 pm 4-H/FFA Market Lamb Release Time
7 pm Release of Auction Birds
8 pm-10 pm Rabbits & Poultry Released — WALK OUT ONLY
8:30 pm 4-H/FFA Breeding Beef Release Time
10 pm Exhibit Buildings and Barns Close

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

7 am-12 pm Goat and Dairy Cows Release
8am-12 pm Small Animals (Rabbits & Poultry) Released
9 am-12 pm 4-H/FFA & Open Division Sheep Release
9 am-2 pm Swine Released for take home/private sale - check with Superintendent prior to release
12 pm-4 pm Release of Open Division and 4-H Still Exhibits *PLEASE NOTE: Baked Goods will not be returning entries, just entry tags
With ribbons awarded. Ravalli County Fairgrounds will hold entries for 30 days before disposing of them.
12 pm-4 pm Premium Office is open for payout of Premium Winners — Entrance at South end of Art Building.

Fair Date: August 30 – September 2, 2023

Location: Ravalli County Fairgrounds, 100 Old Corvallis Road, Hamilton, MT 59840

Admission:
Adults - $10.00, $29.00
Students, Military & 60+ Seniors - $8.00, $22.00
?5 Years Old and Younger    - Free

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