MontanaFair - Billings

Friday, August 10, 2012 - Saturday, August 18, 2012

MontanaFair is an agricultural celebration in the historic tradition of fairs*. It is the region's largest event. Held at MetraPark in Billings, MontanaFair celebrates for nine days. Nearly 10,000 people will earn cash and ribbons for their entries which range from beer, wine, bunnies, crocheting, horticulture, horses, cattle, goats, sheep, pigs, petit-point, pickles, to hobbies, and arts and crafts.

Fair hours are 12 noon to 12 midnight daily. The Thomas Carnival operates the midway featuring 35 to 40 rides plus games. A shady park for kid's rides accommodates families. Food choices are abundant at the fair featuring the traditional corn dog, BBQ, corn on the cob, 'Vikings On a Stick', fresh lemonade, and beer gardens.

Stages around the grounds provide free entertainment including music, comedy, kids shows and more! The best of local talent offers over 80 performances on the Community Stage during the week and the Priefert Draft Horse Hitch is also on display and performs twice daily.

There will be concerts in the Rimrock Auto Arena during the opening weekend as well as arenacross and rodeo to end the week. Show tickets include gate admission. Gate tickets only are priced at: Kids 5 & under: free, 6-12 & 65 plus: $5, 13-64 years: $8 Look for schedules and deals at: http://www.montanafair.com. An Exhibitor Handbook is also available on the web for those interested in 'showing their stuff!' Tickets may be purchased online at http://www.metrapark.com or by phone: 1-800-366-8538 or 406-245-2422. MontanaFair is conveniently located near I-90 exit #452

*nearly 250,000 guests annually

Website Address

Mailing Address
Not Available

Street Address
308 6th Avenue North
Billings, MT 59103

Phone: 406-256-2400
Fax: 406-256-2479
Toll Free: 800-366-8538

MontanaFair can be located by taking I-90 Exit 452, the Lockwood Interchange. Take Highway 87 north across the Yellowstone River and turn right on Exposition Drive which skirts the grounds.

Season
Not Available

Hours
12:00pm - 12:00am

Payments
american express, diners club, discover, master card, visa

Reservations
Not Available

handicapped accessible, information, merchandise, music, parking, pay telephone, public restroom, shuttle service, snack bar, water, automated teller machine, beer/wine, cafe, dinner, food services, lunch, breakfast, childrens activities

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