Schedule of the Event:

JUNE
June 14 – Altered Books Class | 1 p.m. Missoula Public Library

July
July 1 – Deadline for all 4-H/FFA Entry | 5p.m. Online
July 12 – Altered Books Class | 1 p.m. Missoula Public Library
July 14 – 4-H Archery Show | 4 p.m. Western Montana Fish & Game Shooting Range
July 16 – 4-H Air Rifle/Pistol Show |  9 a.m. Western Montana Fish & Game Shooting Range
July 19 – 4-H Dog Show | 9 a.m. Missoula County Fairgrounds
July 20 – 4-H Ranch Horse Show | 10 a.m. (located at private residence)
July 26 – 4-H Horse Show (Horsemanship, Colt-to-Maturity, Green Horse, Horse Showing & Jumping) | 9 a.m. Big Sky Horse Park
July 27 – 4-H Horse Show (Miniature Horse, Packing & Driving Western Games) | 9 a.m. Big Sky Horse Park
July 29 – 4-H Shotgun Interviews & Competition | 6 p.m. Missoula Trap & Skeet

Saturday, August 2
9 a.m. – 4-H Interview Day (Missoula Fairgrounds)

Monday, August 4
9 a.m. – Open Class Goat Show | Missoula County Fairgrounds, Small Show Barn
9 a.m. – Open Class Rabbit Breed Judging | Missoula County Fairgrounds, Llama Barn
11 a.m. – 4-H Rabbit Show | Missoula County Fairgrounds, Llama Barn

August 5, 2025

Tuesday’s Shows, Exhibits & Events:

8AM
4-H/FFA Dairy Goat Judging & Showmanship (large show ring)

9AM
4-H/FFA Rabbit Showmanship (llama barn)

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

11AM – FAIR OPENS
Exhibit Halls, Fair, and Fair Office opens
Rocky Mountain Gardens opens
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)

11:30AM
DAR's Young Artist Studio: Cardboard Creations to Music (commercial building) 

12PM – CARNIVAL OPENS
Missoula Robotics Demonstration (historic plaza)
Carnival Opens (carnival lot)
Horse Connection Zone: Animal Leadership Assertive Communications presented by Rad Watkins (Clouse Bauer Arena)

1PM
Missoula Robotics Demonstration (historic plaza)
Missoula Highlanders Performance (community showcase stage)
4-H/FFA Poultry Showmanship (llama barn)
Horse Connection Zone: Hands on Roping Instruction Level 1 presented by Montana Mounted Honor Guard (Clouse Bauer Arena)

1:30PM
FREE Insect Predator Feeding (Missoula Butterfly House & Insectarium Byron Weber Classroom, G.W. Marks Exploration Center)

2PM – NEW! COMMUNITY SHOWCASE OPENS
Indigenous Dance & Drum Presentation with Three Chiefs Cultural Center (historic plaza)
Gymnastics & Dance Demonstration with Roots Acro Sports (community showcase stage)
Horse Connection Zone: Hands on Roping Level 2 presented by Montana Mounted Honor Guard (Clouse Bauer Arena)

3PM
Indigenous Dance & Drum Presentation with Three Chiefs Cultural Center (historic plaza)
Dance Demonstrations with Moonlight Studio (community showcase stage)
Horse Connection Zone: Tips for Riding in the Back County presented by Back Country Horseman of Missoula (Clouse Bauer Arena)

4PM
Indigenous Dance & Drum Presentation with Three Chiefs Cultural Center (historic plaza)
Flamenco MT Performance (community showcase stage)
Horse Connection Zone: Holistic Bodywork with Horses presented by Kris LaRoche (Clouse Bauer Arena)

4:30PM
DAR's Young Artist Studio: Cardboard Creations to Music (commercial building) 

5PM
Championship Taekwondo Demonstration (historic plaza)
On Center Performing Arts Performance (community showcase stage)
Midtown Mixer at Champions Hideout (Clouse Bauer Arena) 
Missoula Butterfly House & Insectarium closes
Horse Connection Zone Closes for Rodeo Prep (Clouse Bauer Arena)

5:30PM
Gates Open for Missoula Stampede: Xtreme Bulls (Clouse Bauer Arena)

6PM
Rocky Mountain Gardens closes

6:45PM
Dorn Parkinson Dedication (Clouse Bauer Arena)

7PM – XTREME BULL RIDING
PRCA Xtreme Bulls - Missoula Stampede presented by Epic Steel (Clouse Bauer Arena)

8PM 
Fair Office Closes

9PM – FREE LIVE MUSIC
FREE Live Music by River City Rhythm Band (fairway plaza)

10PM
Buildings, Barns & Carnival closes

FREE Lake Bottom Bash Activities, All Day, Tuesday
Join the Hellgate Mineral Society on the first floor of the Commercial Building for an exciting, hands-on experience filled with gems, fossils, and minerals. Enjoy free activities for all ages, shop for gemstones, unique jewelry, and local mineral specimens, and let the kids dig for geodes and hidden treasures. Discover stunning rocks and minerals collected by club members and learn where and how to find your own with expert tips and guidance.

FREE ACTIVITY TABLES
Be sure to check out these free fun activity tables from 11am-10pm. Come hang out with Scouting America Counsel where you can put your Lego skills to the test by building and racing a Lego car! Don't miss Off Leash K9 Training offering fun doggy face painting for kids, and table games for all with awesome PRIZES! Plus, swing by Forward Montana from 11am to 10pm to register to vote and spin the wheel for a shot at winning some cool prizes. While you're there, connect with the Zootown Arts Community Center (The ZACC), Missoula’s nonprofit arts hub. Join local artists and performers all week, for free interactive art activities! Test your knowledge at ACLU Montana for some exciting trivia.

August 6, 2025

Wednesday’s Shows, Exhibits & Events:

8AM
4-H/FFA Breeding Sheep Judging (livestock pavilion)

10 AM
Missoula Butterfly House & Insectarium Opens - walk-ins welcome, tickets also available online (G.W. Marks Exploration Center)
4-H/FFA Dairy Cattle Judging & Showmanship (livestock pavilion)

11AM – FAIR OPENS
Exhibit Halls, Fair, and Fair Office opens
Rocky Mountain Gardens opens
Open Class Sheep Judging (livestock pavilion) 
Horse Connection Zone: How to Professional Cowgirl presented by Texas Spirit Riders (Clouse Bauer Arena)

11:30AM
DAR's Young Artist Studio: Sculpture Making (commercial building) 

12PM – CARNVIAL OPENS
Carroll Henderson School of Irish Dance Performance (historic plaza)
Carnival Opens (carnival lot)
Horse Connection Zone: Tips for Riding the Back Country presented by Back Country Horsemen (Clouse Bauer Arena)

1PM
Garden City Fungi Presentation (historic plaza)
4-H/FFA Beef Breeding Judging (livestock pavilion) 
Horse Connection Zone: Holistic Bodywork with Horses presented by Kris LaRoche (Clouse Bauer Arena)

1:30PM
FREE Insect Predator Feeding (Missoula Butterfly House & Insectarium Byron Weber Classroom, G.W. Marks Exploration Center)

2PM  – NEW! COMMUNITY showcase OPENS
Championship Taekwondo Demonstration (historic plaza)
4-H Fashion Show (community showcase stage)
Horse Connection Zone: Champion Lead-line Barrels presented by Golden Circle of Champions  (Clouse Bauer Arena)
Open Class Beef Judging (follows 4-H/FFA Beef Breeding)

3PM
Missoula Butterfly House & Insectarium Presentation (historic plaza)
Karaoke Performance with Golden Circle of Champions (community showcase stage)
Horse Connection Zone: Hitching & Driving Belgians presented by JZ Livestock (Clouse Bauer Arena)

4PM
Modern Country Swing & Line Dancing with Mountains Dancing (historic plaza)
Missoula Symphony String Trio Performance (community showcase stage)
Horse Connection Zone: Gaining Confidence with Don & Rachel Jessop presented by Mastery Horsemanship (Clouse Bauer Arena)

4:30PM
DAR's Young Artist Studio: Sculpture Making (commercial building) 

5PM
Instrument Petting Zoo with Missoula Symphony (historic plaza)
UM Circus Club Performance (community showcase stage)
Missoula Butterfly House & Insectarium closes
Horse Connection Zone Closes for Rodeo Prep (Clouse Bauer Arena)

5:30PM
Gates Open for Missoula Stampede: Bulls, Broncs, & Busters (Clouse Bauer Arena)

6PM
Olympic Fencing Demonstration with Missoula Sport Fencing (historic plaza)
Rocky Mountain Gardens closes

7PM – RODEO
Bulls, Broncs & Busters - Missoula Stampede presented by Epic Steel (Clouse Bauer Arena)

8PM
Fair Office Closes

9PM – FREE LIVE MUSIC
FREE Live Music by Off in the Woods (fairway plaza)

10PM
Buildings, Barn & Carnival closes

FREE Lake Bottom Bash Activities, All Day, Wednesday
Join us on August 6th at the Commercial Building's first floor for an exciting exploration of fashion and style. Local designer Bubblegum will be teaming up with Missoula artist and printmaker, Sabertooth Studio to bring fair attendees joy through the medium of textile art and clothing up-cycling. Want to print a patch and take it home? Do it! Want to browse through a curated collection of thrifted clothes and take a few pieces home free of charge? Do it! Maybe you even want to look through the free closet, find a new piece of clothing and upcycle it by printing directly on the garment. Seize the opportunity to become a style influencer by taking home an extraordinary piece created by local artists and style innovators!

FREE ACTIVITY TABLES
Also be sure to check out  Giving Art Missoula from 11am-10pm to craft a free, eco-friendly masterpiece, Join the Scouting America Counsel, where you can challenge your Lego-building skills by constructing and racing your very own Lego car! Swing by Forward Montana to register to vote and take a spin on the wheel for a chance to win some amazing prizes. While you're there, connect with the Zootown Arts Community Center (The ZACC), Missoula’s nonprofit arts hub. Join local artists and performers for free interactive art activities! Test your knowledge at ACLU Montana for some exciting trivia. Come see Missoula Public Health for fun with a giant game of Connect 4 and some awesome free loot. 

August 7, 2025

Thursday’s Shows, Exhibits & Events:

7:30AM
4-H/FFA Market Hog Judging (livestock pavilion)

9AM
Rodeo Slack Competition presented by PRCA & WPRA - FREE Admission (Clouse Bauer Arena)

10 AM
Missoula Butterfly House & Insectarium Opens - walk-ins welcome, tickets also available online (G.W. Marks Exploration Center)
Rodeo Slack Competition presented by PRCA & WPRA - FREE Admission (Clouse Bauer Arena)

11AM – FAIR OPENS
Exhibit Halls, Fair & Fair Office opens
Rocky Mountain Gardens opens
Rodeo Slack Competition presented by PRCA & WPRA - FREE Admission (Clouse Bauer Arena)

11:30AM
DAR's Young Artist Studio: Shape Art (commercial building) 

12PM – CARNIVAL OPENS
Paxon, The PaddleHead Appearance  (historic plaza)
Carnival Opens (carnival lot)
Rodeo Slack Competition presented by PRCA & WPRA - FREE Admission (Clouse Bauer Arena)

1PM
Paxon, The PaddleHead Appearance  (historic plaza)
Horse Connection Zone Arena Prep (Clouse Bauer Arena)

1:30PM
FREE Insect Predator Feeding (Missoula Butterfly House & Insectarium Byron Weber Classroom, G.W. Marks Exploration Center)

2PM – NEW! COMMUNITY SHOWCASE OPENS
Special Olympics Demonstration (historic plaza)
Play Piano Performance (community showcase stage)
4-H/FFA Market Lamb Judging (livestock pavilion)
Horse Connection Zone: Polo 101 presented by MSU Polo (Clouse Bauer Arena)

3PM
Fermentation Demonstration with Bacteria Bazaar (historic plaza)
UM Circus Club Performance (community showcase stage)
Horse Connection Zone: Teamwork Makes the Dream Work presented by Texas Spirit Riders (Clouse Bauer Arena)

4PM
Common Edible & Medicinal Plants Presentation with Green Path Herb School (historic plaza)
Container Wars Gardening Competition (community showcase stage)
Horse Connection Zone: Polo Demo presented by MSU Polo (Clouse Bauer Arena)

4:30PM
DAR's Young Artist Studio: Shape Art (commercial building) 

5PM
4-H/FFA Market Beef Judging (livestock pavilion)
Rocky Mountain Ballet Theater Performance (historic plaza)
Chinese Cultural Performance with Montessori Plus International (community showcase stage)
Missoula Butterfly House & Insectarium closes
Horse Connection Zone Closes for Rodeo Prep (Clouse Bauer Arena)

5:30PM
Gates Open for Missoula Stampede Rodeo (Clouse Bauer Arena)

6PM
Friction Fire Demonstration with Montana Folk School (historic plaza)
Rocky Mountain Gardens closes

7PM – RODEO
Tough Enough To Wear Pink - Missoula Stampede Rodeo presented by Epic Steel (Clouse Bauer Arena)

8PM
Fair Office Closes
9PM – FREE LIVE MUSIC
FREE Live Music by Joan Zen (fairway plaza)

10PM
Buildings, Barns & Carnival closes

FREE Lake Bottom Bash Activities, All Day, Thursday
Join us on the first floor of the Commercial Building on August 7th with the Big Sky Fiber Arts Guild and the Missoula Weavers Guild for an opportunity to explore the art of creating beautiful textures and patterns. Engage with educational displays and live demonstrations showcasing various techniques, including quilting, spinning, embroidery, sewing, weaving, and felting. Additionally, a selection of exquisite handmade items will be available for purchase, allowing you to take home a unique piece of art.  

FREE ACTIVITY TABLES
Be sure to check out these free fun activities as well from 11am-10pm daily, Join the Preserve Historic Montana for an exciting historical scavenger hunt that promises treasure for everyone! Stop by Missoula Resists to participate in a creative visioning art activity, complete with coloring pages and tasty snacks. Don't miss the chance to admire a breathtaking quilted masterpiece from The Montana Trans Quilt Project. Hang out with Scouting America Counsel where you can challenge your Lego skills by building and racing your very own Lego car! Swing by Forward Montana to register to vote and take a spin on the wheel for a chance to win some awesome prizes. While you're there, connect with the Zootown Arts Community Center (The ZACC), Missoula’s nonprofit arts hub. Join local artists and performers for free interactive art activities! Test your knowledge at ACLU Montana for some exciting trivia.

August 8, 2025

Friday’s Shows, Exhibits & Events:

7:30AM
4-H/FFA Hog Showmanship (livestock pavilion)

10AM
Missoula Butterfly House & Insectarium Opens - walk-ins welcome, tickets also available online (G.W. Marks Exploration Center)

11AM – FAIR OPENS
Exhibit Halls, Fair & Fair Office opens
Rocky Mountain Gardens opens
Horse Connection Zone: Cowboy Mounted Shooting Demo presented by Treasure State CMSA (Clouse Bauer Arena)

11:30AM
DAR's Young Artist Studio: Painting with Found Objects (commercial building) 

12PM – CARNIVAL OPENS
Fossil Show & Tell with Kallie Moore (historic plaza)
Carnival Opens (carnival lot)
Horse Connection Zone: Performing with a Purpose presented by Texas Spirit Riders (Clouse Bauer Arena)

1PM
Taekwondo Demonstration by Dueling Dragons (historic plaza)
4-H/FFA Sheep Showmanship (livestock pavilion)
Horse Connection Zone: Forest Service Horses & Mules presented by Ninemile Remount Rangers (Clouse Bauer Arena)

1:30PM
FREE Insect Predator Feeding (Missoula Butterfly House & Insectarium Byron Weber Classroom, G.W. Marks Exploration Center)

2PM – NEW! COMMUNITY SHOWCASE OPENS
Taekwondo Demonstration by Dueling Dragons (historic plaza)
Choir Performance by MPower Voices (community showcase stage)
Horse Connection Zone: Tips for Riding the Back Country presented by Back Country Horsemen (Clouse Bauer Arena)

3PM
Jump Rope Demonstration with Montana Super Skippers (historic plaza)
Garden City Salsa Demonstration (community showcase stage)
Horse Connection Zone: Holistic Bodywork with Horses presented by Kris LaRoche (Clouse Bauer Arena)

4PM
Country Swing Dance Demonstration by Grizzly Stomp (historic plaza)
Container Wars Gardening Competition (community showcase stage)
4-H/FFA Beef Showmanship (livestock pavilion)
Horse Connection Zone: Gaining Confidence with Don & Rachel Jessop presented by Mastery Horsemanship (Clouse Bauer Arena)

4:30PM
DAR's Young Artist Studio: Painting with Found Objects (commercial building) 

5PM
Country Swing Dance Demonstration by Grizzly Stomp (historic plaza)
FreakSessions - Musical Jam Session (community showcase stage)
Missoula Butterfly House & Insectarium Closes
Horse Connection Zone Closes for Rodeo Prep (Clouse Bauer Arena)

5:30PM
Gates open for Missoula Stampede Rodeo (Clouse Bauer Arena)

6PM
UM Woodsman Team Demonstration (historic plaza)
Rocky Mountain Gardens closes

7PM – RODEO
Parade of Champions - Missoula Stampede Rodeo presented by Epic Steel (Clouse Bauer Arena)

8PM
Fair Office Closes

9PM – FREE LIVE MUSIC
FREE Live Music by 406 (fairway plaza)

10PM
Buildings, Barns & Carnival closes

FREE Lake Bottom Bash Activities, All Day, Friday
Muse Comic & Games invites you to the first floor of the Commercial Building on August 8th for an exciting day filled with dueling wizards, sorcery, and strategic battles. Discover the captivating world of Magic the Gathering, a collectible tabletop card game. Come learn the fundamentals and receive a complimentary pack of cards to take home!  After mastering the basics, join a table to showcase your skills in a friendly yet competitive game. Experience firsthand why this engaging game has become one of the most beloved card games globally.

FREE ACTIVITY TABLES
Be sure to check out these free fun activities from 11am-10pm daily, Come witness a breathtaking quilted creation from The Montana Trans Quilt Project. Join Scouting America Counsel for a chance to showcase your Lego talents by constructing and racing a Lego car! Wild Montana will provide free maps and coloring pages for children. Don't forget to visit the Animeals table to craft a cat wand for your beloved pet or a shelter animal. Swing by Forward Montana to register to vote and take a spin on the wheel for a chance to win some awesome prizes. While you're there, connect with the Zootown Arts Community Center (The ZACC), Missoula’s nonprofit arts hub. Join local artists and performers for free interactive art activities! Visit the Missoula County Library’s Bookmobile parked outside the commercial building to take advantage of their complimentary remote library services.

August 9, 2025

Saturday’s Shows, Exhibits & Events:

8AM
4-H/FFA Market Livestock Sale (livestock pavilion) 

10AM
Missoula Butterfly House & Insectarium Opens - walk-ins welcome, tickets also available online (G.W. Marks Exploration Center)

11AM – FAIR OPENS
Exhibit halls, fair, and fair office opens
Rocky Mountain Gardens opens
Horse Connection Zone: Adaptive Equipment for Working in Agriculture presented by Cutting Fences (Clouse Bauer Arena)

11:30AM
DAR's Young Artist Studio: Black and White (commercial building) 

12PM – CARNIVAL OPENS
Shine Dance Fitness Demonstration (historic plaza)
Carnival Opens (carnival lot)
Horse Connection Zone: Adaptive Equipment Trials presented by Cutting Fences (Clouse Bauer Arena)

1PM
Missoula Irish Dance Performance (community showcase stage)
Championship Taekwondo Demonstration (historic plaza)
Horse Connection Zone: Youth Rodeo School presented by KM Ranch Arena (Clouse Bauer Arena)

1:30PM
FREE Insect Predator Feeding (Missoula Butterfly House & Insectarium Byron Weber Classroom, G.W. Marks Exploration Center)

2PM – NEW! COMMUNITY SHOWCASE OPENS
Animal Wonders Presentation (historic plaza)
Missoula Sings with Barron Peper (community showcase stage)
Horse Connection Zone: Flag Etiquette & Fast Flags presented by Texas Spirit Riders (Clouse Bauer Arena)

3PM
Animal Wonders Presentation (historic plaza)
Missoula Sings with Barron Peper (community showcase stage)
Horse Connection Zone: Gaining Confidence with Don & Rachel Jessop presented by Mastery Horsemanship (Clouse Bauer Arena)

4PM
European Sword Fighting Demonstration by Missoula HEMA (historic plaza)
MissCast Production Cabaret Performance (community showcase stage)
4-H/FFA Round Robin Showmanship Judging (livestock pavilion)
Horse Connection Zone: Tips for Riding the Back Country presented by Back Country Horsemen (Clouse Bauer Arena)

4:30PM
DAR's Young Artist Studio: Black and White (commercial building) 
Horse Connection Zone: Holistic Bodywork with Horses presented by Kris LaRoche (Clouse Bauer Arena)

5PM
Spray Painting Demonstration by Parker Beckley (historic plaza)
Missoula Butterfly House & Insectarium closes
Horse Connection Zone Closes for Rodeo Prep (Clouse Bauer Arena)

5:30PM
Gates open for Missoula Stampede Rodeo (Clouse Bauer Arena)

6PM
Olympic Fencing Demonstration with Missoula Sport Fencing (historic plaza)
Rocky Mountain Gardens closes
FREE Live Music by JD & The Western Front (community showcase stage)

7PM – RODEO
Legends Night - Missoula Stampede presented by Epic Steel (Clouse Bauer Arena)

8PM
Fair Office Closes

9PM – FREE LIVE MUSIC
FREE Live Music by Tanner Laws Band (fairway plaza)

10PM
Buildings, Barns & Carnival closes

8 AM 4-H & FFA Livestock Sale
The 4-H and FFA livestock sale is where 4-H and FFA youth who are participating in market animal projects sell their project animal. The proceeds of each sale go to the individual 4-H and FFA members. Many of these young people put their sale earnings toward college, in addition to using the money to offset the costs of raising their animals and purchase a new market animal for the next year. When you purchase a 4-H or FFA animal at the sale, you are getting a high-quality product. Market animals are raised individually in the best conditions and on the best feed available. Many options are available that do not require you to buy an entire project animal. 

FREE Lake Bottom Bash Activities, All Day, Saturday
Join the Jeannette Rankin Peace Resource Center on the first floor of the Commercial Building on August 9th for a celebration of Indigenous history and culture. Explore the remarkable selections at the Indigenous art market, enjoy performances of traditional singing, and participate in engaging interactive art projects. This event offers a unique opportunity to deepen your understanding of Indigenous heritage and creativity.

FREE ACTIVITY TABLES
Make sure to explore these exciting free activities available from 11am to 10pm! The Missoula County Fire Protection Association will host a coloring station for children, along with essential preparedness information. Don't miss the chance to admire a breathtaking quilted creation from The Montana Trans Quilt Project. Join the Scouting America Counsel, where you can challenge your Lego-building skills by constructing and racing your very own Lego car! Be sure to check out Off Leash K9 Training, which will provide delightful doggy face painting for kids and engaging table games with fantastic PRIZES! Swing by Forward Montana to register to vote and take a spin on the wheel for a chance to win some amazing prizes. Wild Montana will also be giving away free maps and coloring pages for children. While you're there, connect with the Zootown Arts Community Center (The ZACC), Missoula’s nonprofit arts hub. Join local artists and performers for free interactive art activities! Lastly, visit the Animeals table to craft a cat wand for your beloved pet or a shelter animal!

August 10, 2025

Sunday’s Shows, Exhibits & Events:

11AM – FAIR OPENS
Power Hour 11am - 12pm (carnival lot) 
Exhibit Halls, Fair, and Fair Office opens
Rocky Mountain Gardens opens
Classic Car Shows Starts (Community Showcase Stage)

12PM – CARNIVAL OPENS
Participatory Dance with Missoula Folklore Society (historic plaza)
Carnival Opens (carnival lot)
Missoula Butterfly House & Insectarium Opens - walk-ins welcome, tickets also available online (G.W. Marks Exploration Center)
Classic Car Show Begins (fairway plaza)
Gates open for Lords of Dirt - Amateur Heats FREE Admission (Clouse Bauer Arena)

1PM 
Participatory Dance with Missoula Folklore Society (historic plaza)2PM
Create a Meadow Inspired Table Centerpiece with Farmhand Farm (historic plaza)
4-H/FFA Awards Ceremony (livestock pavilion) 

3PM
Shine Dance Fitness Demonstration (historic plaza)

4PM
Country Swing Dance Demonstration by Grizzly Stomp (historic plaza)
Butterfly House & Insectarium closes
Rocky Mountain Gardens closes
Gates open for Lords of Dirt Flat Track Motorcycle Racing (Clouse Bauer Arena)

5PM
Classic Car Show Ends
Championship Taekwondo Demonstration (historic plaza)

5:30PM – RACING
Lords of Dirt Racing presented by Montgomery Distillery (Clouse Bauer Arena)

8PM
Fair Office Closes
2025 Western Montana Fair Closes. Plan ahead for 2026’s Fair!

FREE Lake Bottom Bash Activities, All Day, Sunday
Come join us on the first floor of the Commercial Building on August 10th and experience a day of creativity and fun for all ages with The Clay Studio of Missoula. Unleash your inner artist by participating in our coloring contest and crafting your own unique clay sculpture. The artistic journey continues with our art market, where you can acquire a stunning ceramic piece made by a talented Missoula artist.

FREE ACTIVITY TABLES
Be sure to check out these free fun activities from 11am-10pm, Come hang out with Scouting America Counsel where you can put your Lego skills to the test by building and racing a Lego car! Swing by Forward Montana to register to vote and spin the wheel for a shot at winning some cool prizes. While you're there, connect with the Zootown Arts Community Center (The ZACC), Missoula’s nonprofit arts hub. Get creative with the Missoula Art Museum for a hands on Native American Art activity. Join local artists and performers for free interactive art activities! 

Date: August 5-10, 2025

Time:
August 5-9: 11am to 10pm
August 10: 11am to 8pm 

Location: Western Montana Fairgrounds, 1101 South Avenue West, Missoula, MT 59801

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