SATURDAY | AUGUST 10

FREE Admission, All Day, Every Day

Thanks to the generosity of Western Montana Fair sponsors, come and go at your leisure several times a day, every day, no charge. Click here for tips and guidelines on how to maximize your visits including where to park on the newly renovated Fairgrounds.

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 Lasso the Moon Activities, All Day, Saturday

LASSO THE MOON THIS YEAR AT THE WESTERN MONTANA FAIR WITH FREE ACTIVITIES FOCUSED ON THE SCIENCE, MATH AND CUTTING EDGE TECHNOLOGIES THAT ARE SHAPING OUR TOMORROW, TODAY:

Discover the secrets of rocket mass heaters, stoves, permaculture, and more at WHEATON LABS! This Missoula property is dedicated to homesteading and permaculture practices, showcasing their expertise for all to learn from and enjoy. View live demonstrations of yarn spinning, knitting, garment-making, and a rocket device! (11 a.m. to 8 p.m. along Vendor’s Row)

Get ready to race with the BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA! Dive into the action with Scouts, all while fulfilling the organization's mission to prepare the youth of America for life's challenges with character-building experiences and leadership skills. Use Legos to create custom pinewood derby cars and race to the finish on the pinewood derby track! (11 a.m. to 8 p.m. along Vendor’s Row)

Discover the intricacies of nature through an interactive experience table with the NATIONAL WILDLIFE FEDERATION! Get up close and personal with aquatic critters, macroinvertebrates, and more. Dedicated to fostering environments where both wildlife and people flourish, the National Wildlife Federation’s mission spans generations and landscapes, ensuring a vibrant future for all. Collaborating with schools, communities, and educators statewide, they seek to ignite the curiosity of students about the natural world. (11 a.m. to 8 p.m. along Vendor’s Row)

Join ANIMEALS for a purr-fectly delightful activity session! AniMeals offers a safe haven and essential services to approximately 400 cats and kittens annually. Dedicated to addressing pet food insecurity, they distribute over 6.4 tons of food through their community food bank. Embrace the joy of giving back by joining their workshop on crafting cat enrichment toys and cultivating catnip for shelter cats, like creating a wand toy or planting catnip for some kitty relaxation. (11 a.m. to 8 p.m. along Vendor’s Row)

Join the GIRL SCOUTS OF MONTANA AND WYOMING in their mission to empower girls with a variety of fun STEM activities! Dive into exciting experiences at the mobile STEM Learning Center, where girls can explore 3D printing, drones, robotics, virtual reality, coding, microbiology, space science, and more. Promoting courage, confidence, and character, they shape young women into future leaders who strive to make the world a better place, one adventure at a time. (11 a.m. to 8 p.m. along Vendor’s Row)

Join ALPINE ARTISANS for an informative booth showcasing some talents of over 200 artists within their organization! As they unite to capture the unique energy and spirit of natural Montana, their mission is to promote and preserve the arts in the Seeley, Swan, and Blackfoot valleys of Western Montana. Discover how they support artists, provide arts education, and foster outreach and information sharing. Don't miss out on learning more about the Norman Maclean Festival and other exciting upcoming events. (11 a.m. to 8 p.m. along Vendor’s Row)

Pick up some one-of-a-kind goods at the INDIGENOUS MARKET! With a variety of vendors and hand-made items to browse and appreciate, there will be a treasure for everyone to take home! (11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Fairway Plaza)

Saturday’s Shows, Exhibits & Events

11AM

Exhibit halls, fair, and fair office opens

12PM

Dance Performance by Shine (Historic Plaza)

Carnival Opens (Carnival Lot)

Butterfly House & Insectarium Opens - viewable by RESERVATION ONLY (register online here) (G.W. Marks Exploration Center)

1PM

Chinese Cultural Presentation by Montessori Plus International (Historic Plaza)

1:30PM

Story Time: I’m Trying To Love Spiders (G.W. Marks Exploration Center, Byron Weber Rm.)

2PM

European Sword Fighting Demonstration (Historic Plaza)

3PM

Demonstration by Championship Taekwondo (Historic Plaza)

3:30PM

Story Time: I’m Trying To Love Spiders (G.W. Marks Exploration Center, Byron Weber Rm.)

4PM

OCPA Dance Performance (Historic Plaza)

5PM

Oumar Keita & Friends West African Dance Demonstration (Historic Plaza)

Demonstration by Zoo City Zymurgists (Historic Plaza)

5:30PM

Gates open for Missoula Stampede Rodeo (Clouse Bauer Arena)

7PM

Butterfly House & Insectarium Closes (Reservation required - register online here) (G.W. Marks Exploration Center)

Legends Night hosted by Jackson Contractor Group for the Missoula Stampede presented by Epic Steel (Clouse Bauer Arena)

9PM

FREE Live Music (Fairway Plaza)

10PM

Buildings, barns, and carnival close