Pre-Fair Programming

Altered Books @ Missoula Public Library

Sunday, June 2 | 1:30pm - 4pm

Class Location: Missoula Public Library - Cooper Room, 455 E Main St, Missoula, MT 59802

Class Description: Stretch your creativity by giving new life to a discarded book. Paint, cut, and/or sculpt your book into a 2-d or 3-d design using an abundance of provided art supplies during this open work time.

This workshop is a collaboration between the Missoula Public Library and the Missoula County Fairgrounds. Participants are encouraged to submit their final work to the 2024 Western Montana Fair Exhibition.

This is a free, self-led community art event, and people of all experience levels are encouraged to participate. Staff from the Missoula Public Library and the Fair will be on hand to answer questions.

Sign Up: No sign up required. Free event.

Drink & Draw: Lords of Dirt @ Western Cider

Wednesday, July 10 | 5:30PM - 7:30PM

Event Location: Western Cider - 501 N California St, Missoula, MT 59802

Event Description: The ZACC & Western Cider are teaming up with the Missoula County Fairgrouds to bring you Drink & Draw w/ 'Lords of Dirt'! It's time to rev those engines and colored pencils, ‘cause these homegrown flat-track racers will be modeling on the Western Cider patio for lucky attendees, complete with full gear and motorcycles. Participants are encouraged to submit their artwork from the event to the 2022 Western Montana Fair Exhibition. Drawing materials are provided for free by the ZACC, and they receive a portion of the profit from cider sales during the event. Donations for art supplies are always appreciated. 'Lords of Dirt' flat-tracking racing is featured in the Sunday performance at the 2022 Western Montana Fair, and these guys will be gunning for first. Don't miss it!

Sign Up: No sign up required. Free event!