TUESDAY | AUGUST 5

It's opening day at the Western Montana Fair! Swing by the Livestock Barn to meet the cows, sheep, and goats. All day long, enjoy free activities, performances, and demos in the Historic Plaza, Community Showcase Stage, and Commercial Building. This evening, catch the adrenaline-pumping action as the toughest cowboys take on Xtreme Bulls—then stick around for live music by the River City Rhythm Band on the Community Showcase Stage at 9 PM!

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WEDNESDAY | AUGUST 6

It’s Market Show Day! Exhibitors take the spotlight in the livestock shows, while music and dancing light up the Historic Plaza and Community Showcase Stage. Don’t miss Bulls, Broncs, and Busters in the grandstands—it’s sure to thrill! Then keep the party going at the Hoedown in Midtown, featuring live music by Off in the Woods on the Community Showcase Stage.

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THURSDAY | AUGUST 7

Exhibitors compete in the livestock shows while music and dancing light up the Historic Plaza and Community Showcase Stage. Don’t forget to wear pink to the rodeo to show your support for breast cancer awareness. Stick around afterward for the Hoedown in Midtown, featuring live music by Joan Zen on the Community Showcase Stage.

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FRIDAY | AUGUST 8

Ride your bike to the Fair Friday and kick off the day with showmanship taking center stage in the livestock barn! The excitement wraps up with the Parade of Champions at the Missoula Stampede Rodeo. Then, head over to the Community Showcase Stage at 9 PM for the Hoedown in Midtown, featuring a lively performance by 406!

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SATURDAY | AUGUST 9

It’s 4-H and FFA Livestock Sale Day — and the grand finale of the Fur & Feather silent auction! All champion showmanship winners go head-to-head in the Round Robin to claim the title of best of the best. Meanwhile, the Historic Plaza buzzes with live music, dancing, games, and cool demonstrations. Don’t miss Legends Night at the rodeo, where we celebrate one of our community’s outstanding citizens, followed by free live tunes from the Tanner Laws Band at 9 PM!

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SUNDAY | AUGUST 10

Roses and racing take center stage on the final day of the Fair this Sunday! The Missoula Rose Society hosts the beautiful Rose Show in the Floriculture Building, while Lords of Dirt rev up the excitement with qualifying heats and the thrilling final races at 6 p.m. Stick around for a high-energy performance by the Skurfs! The Fair wraps up at 8 p.m., but don’t forget to save the date for the 2026 Fair next August—there’s plenty more fun to come!

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