Montana Farm & Ranch Events Calendar
24 upcoming Montana events in date order: livestock shows, fairs, rodeos, FFA and 4-H contests, field days and ag conferences. 174 more yearly events are listed below with estimated dates.
November 2026
- Montana FFA Ag Expo
Montana FFA Ag Expo with twenty-six career and leadership development events for FFA members in Bozeman, November 12 to 14, 2026. Volunteer judges are recruited each year.
Bozeman, MT | (406) 581-9299 | Organizer: Montana FFA Official event details - Montana Farm Bureau Annual Convention and Trade Show
The 107th annual convention of the Montana Farm Bureau Federation at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Billings, November 15 to 18, 2026.
27 N 27th St, Billings, MT 59101 | Organizer: Montana Farm Bureau Federation Official event details
December 2026
- Montana Association of Conservation Districts Convention
Annual convention of Montana's conservation districts at Fairmont Hot Springs Resort, December 1 to 3, 2026, with a pre-convention workshop on November 30 and an awards banquet.
- Montana Stockgrowers Annual Convention and Trade Show
Montana Stockgrowers Association convention with trade show, Stockgrowers Colleges, policy sessions and a Grand Finale Banquet, December 3 to 5, 2026, at the DoubleTree and the Northern Hotel in Billings.
- Montana 4-H Shooting Sports Leader Training Miles City
Leader training for 4-H shooting sports disciplines (rifle, pistol, shotgun, archery) in Miles City, December 4-5, 2026; registration closed November 30.
Miles City, MT Official event details - Montana 4-H Shooting Sports Leader Training Kalispell
Leader training covering rifle, pistol, shotgun, archery, muzzleloader and hunting skills in Kalispell, December 4-5, 2026.
Kalispell, MT Official event details - Big Timber Invitational CDE Showdown
FFA career development event showdown in Big Timber on December 7, 2026, giving chapters practice before spring contests.
Big Timber, MT Official event details - Chase Hawks Rodeo
One-day rodeo in Billings on December 26, 2026, on the Montana pro rodeo calendar. Held each year around the holidays.
Billings, MT Official event details
January 2027
- Montana FFA Fusion Career Summit and GOLD Conference
Leadership and career conference for Montana FFA members in Helena, January 10 to 12, 2027, on the Montana agricultural education calendar.
Helena, MT | Organizer: Montana FFA Official event details - KMON FFA Contests
FFA contests in meats, poultry, sales and agronomy held at Cascade and Great Falls on January 19 and 20, 2027.
Cascade, MT Official event details - Fergus Mechanics and Fergus LDE Day
FFA ag mechanics and leadership development event day in Lewistown on January 30, 2027, held alongside the winter MAAE meeting.
Lewistown, MT Official event details - Fergus Mechanics and Leadership Event Day
FFA mechanics and leadership development event day in Lewistown on January 30, 2027.
Lewistown, MT Official event details
February 2027
- Melstone Mechanics FFA Contest
FFA ag mechanics contest day in Melstone on February 1, 2027.
Melstone, MT Official event details - Cowtown CDE Invitational
Two-day FFA career development event invitational in Miles City, February 4 and 5, 2027.
Miles City, MT Official event details - Columbus Ag Business Seminar
Agricultural business seminar for FFA students in Columbus on February 11, 2027.
Columbus, MT Official event details
March 2027
- Conrad Crops and Mechanics FFA Contest
FFA crops and ag mechanics contest day in Conrad on March 6, 2027.
Conrad, MT Official event details - Montana 4-H State Shoot
Montana 4-H shooting sports state shoot in Bozeman, March 7-8, 2027.
- Montana 4-H Recreation Lab
Statewide 4-H Recreation Lab hosted in Ekalaka, March 19-21, 2027, for District 8, with the date set by the host district each spring.
Ekalaka, MT Official event details - Montana FFA State Convention
Annual state convention of Montana FFA with career and leadership development events, general sessions and workshops. The 2027 convention is on the calendar for March 22 to 26 in Great Falls.
June 2027
- Montana FFA Alumni Leadership Camp
Leadership camp run by the Montana FFA Alumni at Highwood, June 17 to 20, 2027.
Highwood, MT | Organizer: Montana FFA Alumni Official event details - Montana Range Days
Range management youth event in Malta on the Montana ag education calendar, June 21 to 23, 2027.
Malta, MT Official event details
July 2027
- Gallatin County 4-H and FFA Fair
Big Sky Country State Fair youth fair at the Gallatin County Fairgrounds; 2026 events ran July 9-19 and the next fair is announced for July 15-25, 2027.
August 2027
- Chouteau County 4-H and FFA Fair
Chouteau County 4-H and FFA Fair at the county fairgrounds in Fort Benton, August 18-22, 2027 (2026 was August 12-16), with indoor exhibits, animal classes and a creative trades auction.
- Chouteau County 4-H and FFA Market Livestock Sale
Sunday, August 22, 2027 market sale at 2 p.m. in the Park Area off 4th St; buyers check in on site or bid online through Frontier Live Sale.
Fort Benton, MT Official event details
Expected Montana Events: Dates Not Yet Announced
These yearly events have not announced their next dates. The dates below are estimates from the usual pattern; confirm with the organizer before you travel.
December 2026 (estimated)
- Montana Wool Growers Association Annual Convention
Sheep industry convention of the Montana Wool Growers Association. Held each year; the most recent dates were December 4 to 7, 2025, in Billings.
Billings, MT | Organizer: Montana Wool Growers Association Official event details
January 2027 (estimated)
- Montana Circuit Finals Rodeo
Finals of the Montana pro rodeo circuit in Great Falls, January 15 to 17, 2026. Held each year in winter.
Great Falls, MT Official event details
February 2027 (estimated)
- Montana State University Cowboys and Candlelight
The 29th annual Cowboys and Candlelight event in Bozeman, held February 15, 2026, on the Montana rodeo calendar.
Bozeman, MT Official event details
March 2027 (estimated)
- MonDak Ag Days and Trade Show
Two-day agriculture trade show in Sidney with exhibitors, Extension education sessions that can earn pesticide points, a Sidney FFA lunch and the Pitchfork Fondue Dinner. Held each year; the most recent dates were March 6-7, 2026.
Sidney, MT | Organizer: MSU Extension Richland County Official event details
April 2027 (estimated)
- Montana State University Spring Rodeo
College rodeo hosted in Bozeman by Montana State University, April 9 to 12, 2026.
- MSU Northern Rodeo
College rodeo in Havre hosted by Montana State University Northern, April 17 and 18, 2026.
Havre, MT Official event details - Miles Community College Rodeo
College rodeo hosted by Miles Community College in Miles City, April 23 to 26, 2026, on the Montana rodeo calendar.
Miles City, MT Official event details
May 2027 (estimated)
- Montana 4-H State Shotgun Qualifier
State 4-H shotgun qualifier held in Logan on Saturday, May 2, 2026, part of the Montana 4-H shooting sports schedule.
Logan, MT Official event details - University of Montana Rodeo
College rodeo hosted in Missoula by the University of Montana, May 1 and 2, 2026, on the Montana rodeo calendar.
Missoula, MT Official event details - Miles City Bucking Horse Sale
World Famous Miles City Bucking Horse Sale, which marked its 75th anniversary in 2026 with the sale opening May 14. Held each year in Miles City in mid-May; the most recent dates started May 14, 2026.
Miles City, MT Official event details
June 2027 (estimated)
- Montana High School Rodeo State Finals
State championship of the Montana High School Rodeo Association at Majestic Valley Arena in Kalispell, June 8 to 13, 2026, with 16 events and a trip to nationals for qualifiers.
- Teton County Fair
Teton County Fair in Choteau runs Jun 23-28, 2026, with exhibits. Held each year; the most recent dates were Jun 23-28, with 4-H and open class entries.
- Choteau 4-H Fair
Choteau 4-H fair in Teton County, Montana. Held each year; the most recent dates were June 23-28, 2026, on the MSU Extension summer fair calendar.
Choteau, MT | Organizer: MSU Extension Official event details - Teton County 4-H Fair
Fair week in Choteau with interview judging, dog show, swine, goat, lamb and beef shows, Round Robin and an adult showmanship class. Held each year; the most recent dates were June 23-28, 2026.
Choteau, MT | 406-466-2491 | Organizer: MSU Extension Teton County Official event details - Big Sky Draft Horse Expo
Draft horse expo staged at the Powell Tri-County Fairgrounds in Deer Lodge, Montana, with daily programs over a three-day weekend. Held each year; the most recent dates were June 26-28, 2026.
Deer Lodge, MT Official event details - Big Timber Rodeo at Sweet Grass Fest
Rodeo weekend at the Sweet Grass County Fairgrounds with a parade, car show and live music; it starts with a Friday evening rodeo. Held each year; the most recent dates were June 26-27, 2026.
78 Fairgrounds Rd, Big Timber, MT 59011 | 406-252-1122 Official event details - Teton County 4-H Livestock Auction
Teton County 4-H members sell market animals at the Weatherbeater Arena in Choteau, with buyer registration and a Meat & Greet from 5 p.m. and bidding at 6 p.m. Held each year; the most recent sale was June 27, 2026.
Choteau, MT Official event details - Teton County 4-H Livestock Sale
Saturday evening 4-H market animal auction in Choteau with a buyer barbecue at 5:00 PM and registration beforehand. Held each year; the most recent sale was June 27, 2026.
Choteau, MT | 406-466-2491 | Organizer: MSU Extension Teton County Official event details - Lincoln County Fair
Each year Eureka hosts its county fair, most recently Jun 24-28, 2026, in Lincoln County. Held each year; the most recent dates were Jun 24-28 with 4-H livestock and project showing.
Eureka, MT Official event details - Eureka 4-H Fair
Eureka 4-H fair in Lincoln County, Montana. Held each year; the most recent dates were June 24-28, 2026, on the MSU Extension summer fair calendar.
Eureka, MT | Organizer: MSU Extension Official event details
July 2027 (estimated)
- Red Lodge Home of Champions Rodeo
The 97th annual Home of Champions Rodeo at the Red Lodge rodeo grounds, July 2 to 4, 2026, with professional cowboys and cowgirls and holiday parades.
101 Rodeo Dr, Red Lodge, MT | 406-446-1718 Official event details - Rodeo Roundup
Independence Day rodeo in the town of Roundup, July 3 and 4, 2026, on the Montana pro rodeo schedule.
Roundup, MT Official event details - Glacier County Fair
Each year Browning hosts its county fair, most recently Jul 7-10, 2026, in Glacier County. Held each year; the most recent dates were Jul 7-10 with 4-H livestock and project showing.
Browning, MT Official event details - Montana 4-H Congress
Statewide 4-H gathering on the Montana State University campus for members 13 and older, with contests, workshops and county delegations. The 2026 Congress ran July 7 to 10.
Bozeman, MT Official event details - Browning 4-H Fair
Browning 4-H fair in Glacier County, Montana. Held each year; the most recent dates were July 7-10, 2026, on the MSU Extension summer fair calendar.
Browning, MT | Organizer: MSU Extension Official event details - Livingston Roundup Rodeo
Fourth of July rodeo at the Park County Fairgrounds in Livingston, July 1 to 4, 2026, one of Montana's largest, with parades and pro rodeo performances.
Livingston, MT Official event details - Gallatin County Fair
Fair week in Bozeman (Jul 10-19, 2026) brings 4-H exhibits, junior livestock classes and community events to Gallatin County. Held each year; the most recent dates were these.
Bozeman, MT Official event details - Livingston Classic PBR
Professional bull riding over two nights in Livingston during the Livingston Roundup week in July. Held each year; the most recent dates were July 10-11, 2026.
Livingston, MT Official event details - Cascade County 4-H Livestock Show and Sale
Friday, July 10, 2026 sale themed Raising the Steaks, with bidder registration at 4:30 p.m. and bidding at 5:30 p.m.; rabbits, chickens, lambs, goats, pigs and beef.
Great Falls, MT Official event details - Stillwater County Fair
Fair week in Columbus (Jul 12-18, 2026) brings 4-H exhibits, junior livestock classes and community events to Stillwater County. Held each year; the most recent dates were these.
Columbus, MT Official event details - Columbus 4-H Fair
Columbus 4-H fair in Stillwater County, Montana. Held each year; the most recent dates were July 12-18, 2026, on the MSU Extension summer fair calendar.
Columbus, MT | Organizer: MSU Extension Official event details - Stillwater County 4-H and FFA Fair
Week-long youth fair at the ACE Civic Center in Columbus with shooting sports, swine, goat, sheep and beef shows, dog and horse events, a carcass contest and free admission. Held each year; the most recent dates were July 12-18, 2026.
Columbus, MT | 406-322-8035 | Organizer: Stillwater County Extension Official event details - Central Montana Ram Pro Rodeo
Pro rodeo in Lewistown tied to the Central Montana Fair, on the Montana pro rodeo schedule for July 14 to 25, 2026.
Lewistown, MT Official event details - Montana 4-H State Livestock Judging Contest
Judging contest held during 4-H Congress at the Miller Pavilion area on July 8, 2026; classes of beef, swine, sheep and meat goats plus reasons. Winning team earns travel help to the Western Roundup in Denver.
Bozeman, MT Official event details - Sheridan County Fair
The Sheridan County Fair in Plentywood, Sheridan County, took place Jul 16-18 in 2026 and returns annually. Held each year; the most recent dates were Jul 16-18; confirm 2027 dates with the fair office.
Plentywood, MT Official event details - Plentywood 4-H Fair
Plentywood 4-H fair in Sheridan County, Montana. Held each year; the most recent dates were July 16-18, 2026, on the MSU Extension summer fair calendar.
Plentywood, MT | Organizer: MSU Extension Official event details - Hill County 4-H Round Robin Showmanship Competition
Round Robin showmanship at the Great Northern Fair in Havre follows the Friday morning swine, goat and sheep shows, with beef, small animal and dog shows held earlier in the same fair week.
Havre, MT | Organizer: Hill County 4-H Official event details - Gallatin County 4-H and FFA Livestock Sale
Live, in-person sale on Friday, July 17, 2026 from 4 p.m. in the AgWest Tent, after buyer check-in and barbecue and the 4-H Foundation scholarship announcements.
Bozeman, MT Official event details - Big Horn County Fair
Fair week in Hardin (Jul 18-26, 2026) brings 4-H exhibits, junior livestock classes and community events to Big Horn County. Held each year; the most recent dates were these.
Hardin, MT Official event details - Park County Fair
Park County Fair in Livingston runs Jul 18-26, 2026, with exhibits. Held each year; the most recent dates were Jul 18-26, with 4-H and open class entries.
Livingston, MT Official event details - Stillwater County 4-H Auction
Stillwater County 4-H and FFA youth sell their fair market animals at an afternoon auction starting at 2 p.m. Held each year; the most recent sale was Saturday, July 18, 2026.
Columbus, MT Official event details - Hill County 4-H Market Livestock Sale at Great Northern Fair
Hill County 4-H and FFA members sell market animals at the Great Northern Fair in Havre on Saturday morning, after a 9 a.m. buyer and breeder appreciation breakfast and 10:45 buyer registration; load-out follows Sunday.
Havre, MT | Organizer: Hill County 4-H Official event details - Montana 4-H State Western Heritage Match
State 4-H Western Heritage shooting event held in Simms on Saturday, July 18, 2026.
Simms, MT Official event details - Hardin 4-H Fair
Hardin 4-H fair in Big Horn County, Montana. Held each year; the most recent dates were July 18-26, 2026, on the MSU Extension summer fair calendar.
Hardin, MT | Organizer: MSU Extension Official event details - Stillwater County 4-H and FFA Livestock Sale
Saturday afternoon market animal sale in Columbus that follows the Round Robin, buyers lunch and senior recognition. Held each year; the most recent sale was July 18, 2026.
Columbus, MT | 406-322-8035 | Organizer: Stillwater County Extension Official event details - Sweet Grass County Fair
The Sweet Grass County Fair in Big Timber, Sweet Grass County, took place Jul 20-24 in 2026 and returns annually. Held each year; the most recent dates were Jul 20-24; confirm 2027 dates with the fair office.
Big Timber, MT Official event details - Dawson County Fair
The Dawson County Fair in Glendive, Dawson County, took place Jul 20-25 in 2026 and returns annually. Held each year; the most recent dates were Jul 20-25; confirm 2027 dates with the fair office.
Glendive, MT Official event details - Carbon County Fair
Fair week in Red Lodge (Jul 20-25, 2026) brings 4-H exhibits, junior livestock classes and community events to Carbon County. Held each year; the most recent dates were these.
Red Lodge, MT Official event details - Big Timber 4-H Fair
Big Timber 4-H fair in Sweet Grass County, Montana. Held each year; the most recent dates were July 20-24, 2026, on the MSU Extension summer fair calendar.
Big Timber, MT | Organizer: MSU Extension Official event details - Glendive 4-H Fair
Glendive 4-H fair in Dawson County, Montana. Held each year; the most recent dates were July 20-25, 2026, on the MSU Extension summer fair calendar.
Glendive, MT | Organizer: MSU Extension Official event details - Red Lodge 4-H Fair
Red Lodge 4-H fair in Carbon County, Montana. Held each year; the most recent dates were July 20-25, 2026, on the MSU Extension summer fair calendar.
Red Lodge, MT | Organizer: MSU Extension Official event details - Carbon County 4-H and FFA Fair
Six-day youth fair at the Red Lodge fairgrounds, July 20-25, 2026: indoor judging, small animal and horse check-in, weigh-in, beef showmanship, a fair dance and a Saturday livestock sale.
Red Lodge, MT Official event details - Carbon County Fair Poultry and Rabbit Shows
Evening small-animal shows in the show barn: poultry on July 20 and rabbits on July 21, 2026, both at 4:30 p.m., during the Carbon County 4-H and FFA Fair.
Red Lodge, MT Official event details - Dawson County Fair and PRCA Rodeo
Dawson County Fair and PRCA rodeo in Glendive, July 20-25, 2026, with 4-H beef and small-animal shows.
Glendive, MT Official event details - Lewis and Clark County Fair
The Lewis and Clark County Fair in Helena, Lewis and Clark County, took place Jul 21-25 in 2026 and returns annually. Held each year; the most recent dates were Jul 21-25; confirm 2027 dates with the fair office.
Helena, MT Official event details - Helena 4-H Fair
Helena 4-H fair in Lewis And Clark County, Montana. Held each year; the most recent dates were July 21-25, 2026, on the MSU Extension summer fair calendar.
Helena, MT | Organizer: MSU Extension Official event details - Rosebud County Fair
Each year Forsyth hosts its county fair, most recently Jul 15-18, 2026, in Rosebud County. Held each year; the most recent dates were Jul 15-18 with 4-H livestock and project showing.
Forsyth, MT Official event details - Hill County Fair
Each year Havre hosts its county fair, most recently Jul 15-19, 2026, in Hill County. Held each year; the most recent dates were Jul 15-19 with 4-H livestock and project showing.
Havre, MT Official event details - Toole County Fair
Fair week in Shelby (Jul 15-19, 2026) brings 4-H exhibits, junior livestock classes and community events to Toole County. Held each year; the most recent dates were these.
Shelby, MT Official event details - Hill County 4-H Horse Show
The 4-H horse show opens Hill County fair week at the Great Northern Fair in Havre, followed that evening by market animal weigh-in from 6 to 8 p.m. and the beef show on Thursday.
Havre, MT | Organizer: Hill County 4-H Official event details - Big Sky Country State Fair
Gallatin County's summer fair at the fairgrounds in Bozeman. Held each year; the most recent dates were July 15 to 19, 2026.
- Forsyth 4-H Fair
Forsyth 4-H fair in Rosebud County, Montana. Held each year; the most recent dates were July 15-18, 2026, on the MSU Extension summer fair calendar.
Forsyth, MT | Organizer: MSU Extension Official event details - Shelby 4-H Fair
Shelby 4-H fair in Toole County, Montana. Held each year; the most recent dates were July 15-19, 2026, on the MSU Extension summer fair calendar.
Shelby, MT | Organizer: MSU Extension Official event details - Havre 4-H Fair
Havre 4-H fair in Hill County, Montana. Held each year; the most recent dates were July 15-19, 2026, on the MSU Extension summer fair calendar.
Havre, MT | Organizer: MSU Extension Official event details - Rosebud-Treasure County Fair and Rodeo
PRCA-sanctioned fair and rodeo at the Forsyth fairgrounds, running since 1906 and among the oldest county fairs in Montana. Held each year; the most recent dates were July 15-18, 2026.
513 N 16th Ave, Forsyth, MT 59327 | 406-346-2144 | Organizer: Rosebud County Fair Official event details - Marias Fair
Four-county fair near Shelby joining Toole, Pondera, Glacier and Liberty 4-H members; the 2026 livestock sale sold 149 animals for about 746,000 dollars. Held each year; the most recent dates were July 15-19, 2026.
Shelby, MT Official event details - Powder River County Fair
Powder River County Fair in Broadus runs Jul 23-25, 2026, with exhibits. Held each year; the most recent dates were Jul 23-25, with 4-H and open class entries.
Broadus, MT Official event details - Broadus 4-H Fair
Broadus 4-H fair in Powder River County, Montana. Held each year; the most recent dates were July 23-25, 2026, on the MSU Extension summer fair calendar.
Broadus, MT | Organizer: MSU Extension Official event details - Montana State Fair
Fair week in Great Falls (Jul 24-Aug 1, 2026) brings 4-H exhibits, junior livestock classes and community events to Cascade County. Held each year; the most recent dates were these.
- Judith Basin County Fair
Each year Stanford hosts its county fair, most recently Jul 27-Aug 1, 2026, in Judith Basin County. Held each year; the most recent dates were Jul 27-Aug 1 with 4-H livestock and project showing.
Stanford, MT Official event details - Stanford 4-H Fair
Stanford 4-H fair in Judith Basin County, Montana. Held each year; the most recent dates were July 27-31, 2026, on the MSU Extension summer fair calendar.
Stanford, MT | Organizer: MSU Extension Official event details - Meagher County Fair
Fair week in White Sulphur Springs (Jul 28-30, 2026) brings 4-H exhibits, junior livestock classes and community events to Meagher County. Held each year; the most recent dates were these.
White Sulphur Springs, MT Official event details - White Sulphur Springs 4-H Fair
White Sulphur Springs 4-H fair in Meagher County, Montana. Held each year; the most recent dates were July 28-30, 2026, on the MSU Extension summer fair calendar.
White Sulphur Springs, MT | Organizer: MSU Extension Official event details - Wheatland County Fair
Wheatland County Fair in Harlowton runs Jul 29-31, 2026, with exhibits. Held each year; the most recent dates were Jul 29-31, with 4-H and open class entries.
Harlowton, MT Official event details - Central Montana Fair
Fair week in Lewistown (Jul 22-25, 2026) brings 4-H exhibits, junior livestock classes and community events to Fergus County. Held each year; the most recent dates were these.
Lewistown, MT Official event details - Daniels County Fair
The Daniels County Fair in Scobey, Daniels County, took place Jul 22-25 in 2026 and returns annually. Held each year; the most recent dates were Jul 22-25; confirm 2027 dates with the fair office.
Scobey, MT Official event details - Richland County Fair
Richland County Fair in Sidney runs Jul 29-Aug 1, 2026, with exhibits. Held each year; the most recent dates were Jul 29-Aug 1, with 4-H and open class entries.
Sidney, MT Official event details - Richland County Fair PRCA Rodeo
PRCA rodeo during the Richland County Fair in Sidney, July 29 to August 1, 2026.
Sidney, MT Official event details - Scobey 4-H Fair
Scobey 4-H fair in Daniels County, Montana. Held each year; the most recent dates were July 22-25, 2026, on the MSU Extension summer fair calendar.
Scobey, MT | Organizer: MSU Extension Official event details - Harlowton 4-H Fair
Harlowton 4-H fair in Wheatland County, Montana. Held each year; the most recent dates were July 29-31, 2026, on the MSU Extension summer fair calendar.
Harlowton, MT | Organizer: MSU Extension Official event details - Richland County Fair and Rodeo
Century-old Sidney fair mixing PRCA rodeo, live entertainment, carnival rides and exhibits with chances to support local youth. Held each year; the most recent dates were July 29 to August 1, 2026.
2118 W. Holly St, Sidney, MT 59270 | 406-433-2801 Official event details - Silver Bow County Fair
The Silver Bow County Fair in Butte, Silver Bow County, took place Jul 30-Aug 1 in 2026 and returns annually. Held each year; the most recent dates were Jul 30-Aug 1; confirm 2027 dates with the fair office.
Butte, MT Official event details - Phillips County Fair
Phillips County Fair in Dodson runs Jul 30-Aug 2, 2026, with exhibits. Held each year; the most recent dates were Jul 30-Aug 2, with 4-H and open class entries.
Dodson, MT Official event details - Mineral County Fair
The Mineral County Fair in Superior, Mineral County, took place Jul 30-Aug 1 in 2026 and returns annually. Held each year; the most recent dates were Jul 30-Aug 1; confirm 2027 dates with the fair office.
Superior, MT Official event details - Butte 4-H Fair
Butte 4-H fair in Silver Bow County, Montana. Held each year; the most recent dates were July 30-Aug 1, 2026, on the MSU Extension summer fair calendar.
Butte, MT | Organizer: MSU Extension Official event details - Superior 4-H Fair
Superior 4-H fair in Mineral County, Montana. Held each year; the most recent dates were July 30-Aug 1, 2026, on the MSU Extension summer fair calendar.
Superior, MT | Organizer: MSU Extension Official event details - Butte-Silver Bow County Fair
County fair where Silver Bow 4-H youth show animals that are sold at auction and display posters and finished projects for judging. Held each year; the most recent dates were July 30 to August 1, 2026.
Butte, MT | Organizer: Silver Bow County 4-H Official event details - Missoula County Fair
Each year Missoula hosts its county fair, most recently Jul 31-Aug 8, 2026, in Missoula County. Held each year; the most recent dates were Jul 31-Aug 8 with 4-H livestock and project showing.
Missoula, MT Official event details - Judith Basin County Fair Livestock Sale
Climax of Judith Basin County Fair week: the junior livestock sale begins at 5 p.m. in the show arena on the fairgrounds. Held each year; the most recent sale was Friday, July 31, 2026.
Stanford, MT Official event details - Judith Basin County 4-H Livestock Sale
The 4-H livestock sale starts at 5 p.m. in the arena and runs beef, sheep and goat, swine, then poultry; swine show Thursday at 7:30 a.m., sheep and goat shows Friday morning.
Stanford, MT | Organizer: Judith Basin County Extension Official event details - Western Montana Fair
Nine-day fair over two weekends with free admission, nightly live music at 7 p.m., a carnival, Lords of Dirt and the Missoula Stampede Rodeo; 4-H and FFA youth show livestock at the fair.
Missoula, MT | Organizer: Missoula County Official event details - Lake County Fair
Lake County Fair in Ronan runs Jul 25-Aug 1, 2026, with exhibits. Held each year; the most recent dates were Jul 25-Aug 1, with 4-H and open class entries.
Ronan, MT Official event details - Musselshell County Fair
Each year Roundup hosts its county fair, most recently Jul 25-Aug 1, 2026, in Musselshell County. Held each year; the most recent dates were Jul 25-Aug 1 with 4-H livestock and project showing.
Roundup, MT Official event details - Lewis and Clark County 4-H Livestock Sale
Junior market livestock sale in the Multi-Purpose Sales Arena at 9 a.m., followed by the 4-H Indoor Project Auction at 3 p.m. in the Exhibit Hall. Held each year; the most recent sale was July 25, 2026.
Helena, MT Official event details - Lewis and Clark County 4-H Indoor Project Auction
Members auction up to five projects they made during the year, including food, woodworking, welding, photography, visual arts and sewing; buyer registration opens at 2:30 p.m. in the Exhibit Hall.
Helena, MT | Organizer: Lewis and Clark County 4-H Council Official event details - Powder River County 4-H Market Livestock Auction
The 4:00 p.m. market livestock auction follows round robin showmanship and the 4-H awards ceremony; in 2025, 120 projects sold for $200,000 and donors gave $9,407 to nonprofits.
Broadus, MT | Organizer: Powder River County Fairboard Official event details - Ronan 4-H Fair
Ronan 4-H fair in Lake County, Montana. Held each year; the most recent dates were July 25-Aug 1, 2026, on the MSU Extension summer fair calendar.
Ronan, MT | Organizer: MSU Extension Official event details - Roundup 4-H Fair
Roundup 4-H fair in Musselshell County, Montana. Held each year; the most recent dates were July 25-Aug 1, 2026, on the MSU Extension summer fair calendar.
Roundup, MT | Organizer: MSU Extension Official event details - Carbon County Cloverbud Animal Showcase
Noon showcase in the show barn on Saturday, July 25, 2026, giving the youngest Carbon County 4-H Cloverbuds a turn with animals before the afternoon livestock sale.
Red Lodge, MT Official event details
August 2027 (estimated)
- MontanaFair 4-H and FFA Junior Livestock Shows
Two-week 4-H and FFA program at MontanaFair in Billings, from interview judging to horse, small animal, sheep, goat and livestock classes. Held each year; the most recent dates were August 3-15, 2026.
- Roosevelt County Fair
Roosevelt County Fair in Culbertson runs Aug 4-7, 2026, with exhibits. Held each year; the most recent dates were Aug 4-7, with 4-H and open class entries.
Culbertson, MT Official event details - Valley County Fair
Valley County Fair in Glasgow runs Aug 4-8, 2026, with exhibits. Held each year; the most recent dates were Aug 4-8, with 4-H and open class entries.
Glasgow, MT Official event details - Madison County Fair
The Madison County Fair in Twin Bridges, Madison County, took place Aug 4-9 in 2026 and returns annually. Held each year; the most recent dates were Aug 4-9; confirm 2027 dates with the fair office.
Twin Bridges, MT Official event details - Culbertson 4-H Fair
Culbertson 4-H fair in Roosevelt County, Montana. Held each year; the most recent dates were Aug 4-7, 2026, on the MSU Extension summer fair calendar.
Culbertson, MT | Organizer: MSU Extension Official event details - Glasgow 4-H Fair
Glasgow 4-H fair in Valley County, Montana. Held each year; the most recent dates were Aug 4-8, 2026, on the MSU Extension summer fair calendar.
Glasgow, MT | Organizer: MSU Extension Official event details - Twin Bridges 4-H Fair
Twin Bridges 4-H fair in Madison County, Montana. Held each year; the most recent dates were Aug 4-9, 2026, on the MSU Extension summer fair calendar.
Twin Bridges, MT | Organizer: MSU Extension Official event details - Valley County 4-H Fair
Glasgow youth fair featuring 4-H and FFA livestock, showmanship and Round Robin contests and a market sale. Held each year; the most recent dates were August 4-8, 2026.
Glasgow, MT | 406-228-6241 | Organizer: MSU Extension Valley County Official event details - Broadwater County Fair
Each year Townsend hosts its county fair, most recently Aug 5-9, 2026, in Broadwater County. Held each year; the most recent dates were Aug 5-9 with 4-H livestock and project showing.
Townsend, MT Official event details - Townsend 4-H Fair
Townsend 4-H fair in Broadwater County, Montana. Held each year; the most recent dates were Aug 5-9, 2026, on the MSU Extension summer fair calendar.
Townsend, MT | Organizer: MSU Extension Official event details - Blaine County Fair
The Blaine County Fair in Chinook, Blaine County, took place Aug 6-9 in 2026 and returns annually. Held each year; the most recent dates were Aug 6-9; confirm 2027 dates with the fair office.
Chinook, MT Official event details - Carter County Fair
The Carter County Fair in Ekalaka, Carter County, took place Aug 6-9 in 2026 and returns annually. Held each year; the most recent dates were Aug 6-9; confirm 2027 dates with the fair office.
Ekalaka, MT Official event details - Prairie County Fair
Prairie County Fair in Terry runs Aug 6-9, 2026, with exhibits. Held each year; the most recent dates were Aug 6-9, with 4-H and open class entries.
Terry, MT Official event details - Madison County Fair and Rodeo
NRA-sanctioned rodeo performances on August 6 and 7 at the Madison County Fairgrounds in Twin Bridges. Held each year; the most recent dates were August 6-7, 2026.
Twin Bridges, MT Official event details - Broadwater County Rodeo and Fair
Townsend rodeo weekend with a kids rodeo August 6, NRA performances August 7-8 and an In Country rodeo August 9. Held each year; the most recent dates were August 6-9, 2026.
Townsend, MT Official event details - Bozeman Stampede
Three-night Bozeman Stampede rodeo at the Gallatin County Fairgrounds in early August. Held each year; the most recent dates were August 6-8, 2026.
Bozeman, MT Official event details - MontanaFair 4-H and FFA Livestock Shows
Youth livestock program at MontanaFair: horse, rabbit, poultry, goat, beef, dairy, sheep and swine shows, round robin and beef fitting, ending with the Junior Livestock Sale on August 15. Dates are from the 2026 schedule.
- Chinook 4-H Fair
Chinook 4-H fair in Blaine County, Montana. Held each year; the most recent dates were Aug 6-9, 2026, on the MSU Extension summer fair calendar.
Chinook, MT | Organizer: MSU Extension Official event details - Ekalaka 4-H Fair
Ekalaka 4-H fair in Carter County, Montana. Held each year; the most recent dates were Aug 6-9, 2026, on the MSU Extension summer fair calendar.
Ekalaka, MT | Organizer: MSU Extension Official event details - Jordan 4-H Fair
Jordan 4-H fair in Garfield County, Montana. Held each year; the most recent dates were Aug 6-8, 2026, on the MSU Extension summer fair calendar.
Jordan, MT | Organizer: MSU Extension Official event details - Terry 4-H Fair
Terry 4-H fair in Prairie County, Montana. Held each year; the most recent dates were Aug 6-9, 2026, on the MSU Extension summer fair calendar.
Terry, MT | Organizer: MSU Extension Official event details - Lodge Pole Fair (Blaine County)
The Lodge Pole Fair (Blaine County) in Lodge Pole, Blaine County, took place Aug 7 in 2026 and returns annually. Held each year; the most recent dates were Aug 7; confirm 2027 dates with the fair office.
Lodge Pole, MT Official event details - MontanaFair
MontanaFair in Billings runs Aug 7-15, 2026, with exhibits. Held each year; the most recent dates were Aug 7-15, with 4-H and open class entries.
- National Veterans Rodeo
NRA veterans rodeo held in one day at the Lewis and Clark County Fairgrounds in Helena. Held each year; the most recent date was August 1, 2026.
Helena, MT Official event details - Baker 4-H Fair
Baker 4-H fair in Fallon County, Montana. Held each year; the most recent dates were Aug 11-16, 2026, on the MSU Extension summer fair calendar.
Baker, MT | Organizer: MSU Extension Official event details - Mccone County Fair
Fair week in Circle (Aug 12-15, 2026) brings 4-H exhibits, junior livestock classes and community events to Mccone County. Held each year; the most recent dates were these.
Circle, MT Official event details - Powell County Fair
Each year Deer Lodge hosts its county fair, most recently Aug 12-16, 2026, in Powell County. Held each year; the most recent dates were Aug 12-16 with 4-H livestock and project showing.
Deer Lodge, MT Official event details - Chouteau County Fair
Fair week in Fort Benton (Aug 12-16, 2026) brings 4-H exhibits, junior livestock classes and community events to Chouteau County. Held each year; the most recent dates were these.
Fort Benton, MT Official event details - Northwest Montana Fair
Each year Kalispell hosts its county fair, most recently Aug 12-16, 2026, in Flathead County. Held each year; the most recent dates were Aug 12-16 with 4-H livestock and project showing.
Kalispell, MT Official event details - Circle 4-H Fair
Circle 4-H fair in Mccone County, Montana. Held each year; the most recent dates were Aug 12-15, 2026, on the MSU Extension summer fair calendar.
Circle, MT | Organizer: MSU Extension Official event details - Deer Lodge 4-H Fair
Deer Lodge 4-H fair in Powell County, Montana. Held each year; the most recent dates were Aug 12-16, 2026, on the MSU Extension summer fair calendar.
Deer Lodge, MT | Organizer: MSU Extension Official event details - Fort Benton 4-H Fair
Fort Benton 4-H fair in Chouteau County, Montana. Held each year; the most recent dates were Aug 12-16, 2026, on the MSU Extension summer fair calendar.
Fort Benton, MT | Organizer: MSU Extension Official event details - Kalispell 4-H Fair
Kalispell 4-H fair in Flathead County, Montana. Held each year; the most recent dates were Aug 12-16, 2026, on the MSU Extension summer fair calendar.
Kalispell, MT | Organizer: MSU Extension Official event details - Powell County Tri-County Fair
Deer Lodge hosts the Tri-County Fair for residents of Powell, Granite and Deer Lodge counties, with an NRA rodeo, ranch rodeo, team roping, a 4-H and FFA livestock auction and 800 open class categories. Held each year; the most recent dates were August 12-16, 2026.
529 Main Street, Deer Lodge, MT Official event details - Fallon County Fair
Fallon County Fair in Baker runs Aug 13-16, 2026, with exhibits. Held each year; the most recent dates were Aug 13-16, with 4-H and open class entries.
3440 S. Highway 7, Baker, MT Official event details - Tri-County Fair Rodeo
NRA rodeo at the Tri-County Fairgrounds in Deer Lodge, run on August 14 and 15 during fair week. Held each year; the most recent dates were August 14-15, 2026.
Deer Lodge, MT Official event details - Madison County 4-H and FFA Market Animal Sale
Saturday 10 a.m. market animal sale for 4-H and FFA exhibitors at the Twin Bridges fairgrounds, held during the Madison County Fair and Rodeo.
2 Fairgrounds Loop, Twin Bridges, MT | Organizer: Madison County Fair Official event details - Ruby Valley FFA Tractor Pull
Ruby Valley FFA hosts a tractor pull on the Saturday of the Madison County Fair and Rodeo in Twin Bridges, ahead of the evening rodeo events.
2 Fairgrounds Loop, Twin Bridges, MT | Organizer: Ruby Valley FFA Official event details - Broadwater County 4-H and FFA Livestock Sale
Saturday, August 8, 2026 sale of beef, swine, lamb, goat, poultry and rabbit projects, with a 3 p.m. buyers dinner, 4 p.m. sale and custom-cut or resale buyer options.
Townsend, MT | 406-266-9242 Official event details - Wilsall Ranch Rodeo
One-day working ranch rodeo in Wilsall in the Shields Valley, held in mid-August. Held each year; the most recent date was August 16, 2026.
Wilsall, MT Official event details - Jefferson County Fair
Each year Boulder hosts its county fair, most recently Aug 19-23, 2026, in Jefferson County. Held each year; the most recent dates were Aug 19-23 with 4-H livestock and project showing.
Boulder, MT Official event details - Custer County Fair
Fair week in Miles City (Aug 19-20, 2026) brings 4-H exhibits, junior livestock classes and community events to Custer County. Held each year; the most recent dates were these.
Miles City, MT Official event details - Wibaux County Fair
Fair week in Wibaux (Aug 19-23, 2026) brings 4-H exhibits, junior livestock classes and community events to Wibaux County. Held each year; the most recent dates were these.
Wibaux, MT Official event details - Boulder 4-H Fair
Boulder 4-H fair in Jefferson County, Montana. Held each year; the most recent dates were Aug 19-23, 2026, on the MSU Extension summer fair calendar.
Boulder, MT | Organizer: MSU Extension Official event details - Wibaux 4-H Fair
Wibaux 4-H fair in Wibaux County, Montana. Held each year; the most recent dates were Aug 19-23, 2026, on the MSU Extension summer fair calendar.
Wibaux, MT | Organizer: MSU Extension Official event details - Eastern Montana Fair
Eastern Montana Fair at the Miles City fairgrounds, August 19-22, 2026, with livestock shows and sales, a rodeo, concert, demolition derby, tractor pull and carnival.
42 Garryowen Rd, Miles City, MT 59301 Official event details - Wibaux County Fair and Rodeo
Four-day fair in Wibaux with 4-H and open class exhibits, a rodeo, a demolition derby and a parade, and the 4-H and FFA Livestock Sale held before the derby. Held each year; the most recent dates were August 20-23, 2026.
7900 Highway 7, Wibaux, MT 59353 | 406-796-2486 | Organizer: MSU Extension Wibaux County Official event details - Jefferson County Fair and Rodeo
Late-summer NRA rodeo at Jefferson County Recreation Park in Boulder, held August 21-22 alongside the county fair. Held each year; the most recent dates were August 21-22, 2026.
Boulder, MT Official event details - MontanaFair Junior Livestock Sale
Closing-day auction of 4-H and FFA market animals at the Expo building, with a sale preview at 11:00 am and the sale starting at 12:30 pm on Saturday, August 15, 2026.
- Patrick K. Goggins 4-H and FFA Junior Livestock Sale
Billings sale of 4-H and FFA market swine, beef, lambs and goats with resale prices posted and add-on donations accepted. Held each year; the most recent sale was August 15, 2026.
Billings, MT | Organizer: Yellowstone County 4-H Foundation Official event details - Jefferson County 4-H Livestock Sale
Saturday of fair week in Boulder brings the 4-H livestock sale alongside the Main Street parade and beef barbecue, after 4-H livestock shows run on the Thursday opening day.
Boulder, MT | Organizer: Jefferson County 4-H Official event details - Lincoln County 4-H Youth Livestock Auction
The Saturday 1 p.m. auction is the 4-H market animal sale of fair week at the Eureka fairgrounds; animal barns close at noon Sunday and exhibits are removed that afternoon.
1050 Osloski Road, Eureka, MT 59917 | Organizer: Lincoln County 4-H Official event details - Shelby Family and Youth Activity Fair
Back-to-school activity fair put on by the Shelby chamber, Toole County Extension and Shelby schools during the school open house. Held each year; the most recent date was August 25, 2026.
Shelby, MT | 406-424-8350 | Organizer: Shelby Area Chamber of Commerce Official event details
September 2027 (estimated)
- Beaverhead County Fair
Beaverhead County Fair in Dillon runs Sep 2-6, 2026, with exhibits. Held each year; the most recent dates were Sep 2-6, with 4-H and open class entries.
Dillon, MT Official event details - Ravalli County Fair
Each year Hamilton hosts its county fair, most recently Sep 2-5, 2026, in Ravalli County. Held each year; the most recent dates were Sep 2-5 with 4-H livestock and project showing.
Hamilton, MT Official event details - Hamilton 4-H Fair
Hamilton 4-H fair in Ravalli County, Montana. Held each year; the most recent dates were Sep 2-5, 2026, on the MSU Extension summer fair calendar.
Hamilton, MT | Organizer: MSU Extension Official event details - Dillon 4-H Fair
Dillon 4-H fair in Beaverhead County, Montana. Held each year; the most recent dates were Sep 2-6, 2026, on the MSU Extension summer fair calendar.
Dillon, MT | Organizer: MSU Extension Official event details - Ravalli County Fair and Rodeo
Four days of rodeo, carnival rides, livestock shows, family activities, demonstrations, live music and food at the Ravalli County Fairgrounds in Hamilton. Held each year; the most recent dates were September 2-5, 2026.
- Sanders County Fair
The Sanders County Fair in Plains, Sanders County, took place Sep 3-6 in 2026 and returns annually. Held each year; the most recent dates were Sep 3-6; confirm 2027 dates with the fair office.
Plains, MT Official event details - Plains 4-H Fair
Plains 4-H fair in Sanders County, Montana. Held each year; the most recent dates were Sep 3-6, 2026, on the MSU Extension summer fair calendar.
Plains, MT | Organizer: MSU Extension Official event details - Sanders County Fair and PRCA Rodeo
Plains fair with open class livestock judging, a live concert, three nights of PRCA rodeo, a demolition derby, carnival rides and a parade. Held each year; the most recent dates were September 3-6, 2026.
Plains, MT Official event details - Montanas Biggest Weekend PRCA Rodeo
PRCA rodeo in Dillon billed as Montana's Biggest Weekend and run as part of Beaverhead County Fair week (the Dillon Jaycee Rodeo weekend). Held each year; the most recent dates were September 5-6, 2026.
Dillon, MT Official event details - Beaverhead County 4-H Junior Livestock Sale
Youth market animal sale at the Beaverhead County Fairgrounds on September 5, 2026: buyers barbecue at 11:30 a.m., sale at 1:30 p.m. Local processors handle meat, and resale buyers can register through the Extension office.
Dillon, MT | 406-683-3785 Official event details - Helmville Rodeo
NRA rodeo at the Helmville Rodeo Grounds, a small-town Labor Day weekend event in the Blackfoot valley. Held each year; the most recent dates were September 6-7, 2026.
Helmville, MT Official event details - Sanders County 4-H Livestock Sale
Sunday morning market animal auction closing out the Sanders County Fair in Plains, following the 4-H Awards Presentation at 9:00 AM. Held each year; the most recent sale was September 6, 2026.
Plains, MT | Organizer: Sanders County 4-H Official event details - Ruby Valley Invitational FFA Contest
FFA invitational contest day in Sheridan in the Ruby Valley on September 29, 2026, an early-fall tune-up for Montana chapters.
Sheridan, MT Official event details
October 2027 (estimated)
- Fergus Face-Off FFA Contest
Early-season FFA contest day in Lewistown on October 6, 2026, for Montana chapters preparing for career development events.
Lewistown, MT Official event details - Fergus Face-Off
Held each year; the most recent area FFA contest was October 6, 2026 in Lewistown.
Lewistown, MT Official event details - Northern International Livestock Exposition (NILE)
Nine-day NILE stock show and ranch rodeo at MetraPark in Billings, spread across the Expo Center, First Interstate Arena and Montana Pavilion. Held each year; the most recent dates were October 9-17, 2026.
- NILE Stock Show and Ranch Rodeo
Northern International Livestock Exposition: a week-long stock show with livestock sales, horse shows, youth judging contests, 4th grade ag education days and a ranch rodeo at MetraPark, held each October.
- NILE FFA Livestock, Sales, Vet, Horse and Meats Contests
Montana FFA career development contests held during the NILE: livestock, sales and vet on October 12, then horse and meats on October 13, 2026, in Billings.
- NILE FFA Livestock, Sales and Vet Contests
FFA livestock evaluation, sales and veterinary science contests held in Billings during the Northern International Livestock Exposition. Held each year; the most recent date was October 12, 2026.
- NILE FFA Horse and Meats Contests
FFA horse judging and meats evaluation contests held in Billings during the NILE stock show week. Held each year; the most recent date was October 13, 2026.
- NILE Billings Riggin Masters
Riggin Masters competition in Billings tied to the NILE week, on the Montana pro rodeo schedule for October 16 and 17, 2026.
- MACTE Conference
Annual career and technical education conference for Montana ag teachers at Fairmont Hot Springs, October 15 and 16, 2026, with new teacher workshops on October 15.
Fairmont Hot Springs, MT Official event details