How to Enter:
Click below to access the Western Montana Fair’s online entry system. If it is your first time entering in 2025, you’ll create a password and enter your contact information before selecting the appropriate division and the classes offered within. Be sure to “save cart” or “checkout”. Always print a copy of your entry confirmation as a receipt for proof of entry.
When returning, you’ll use your email and your password to access/change your entries as many times as you like before the entry deadline. Be sure to “checkout” before the earliest entry deadline for your chosen classes.
4-H | FFA Entry Closing Date
Entries CLOSE July 1, 2025
Entries in the 4-H & FFA division were required by July 1, 2025. You can find information on the 4-H & FFA Divisions and classes offered in the 4-H & FFA Exhibitor Handbook.
Open Class Entry Closing Dates
When ready to enter, use the button to access the Fair’s online entry system. If you entered 4-H & FFA classes, you use the same login information to enter Open Class. Always print a copy of your entry confirmation as a receipt for proof of entry.
July 11, 2025 – Entries close for the following:
Dairy Cattle
Exhibit Drop-off: Exhibits accepted 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., Monday, August 4 at the Livestock Pavilion.
Check-in: 8 a.m. to 10 a.m., Tuesday, before 4-H and FFA Shows.
Exhibit Pick-up: 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., Sunday, August 10 from the Livestock Pavilion.
Rabbits
Exhibit Drop-off: 8 a.m. to 9 a.m., Monday, August 4 to the Llama Barn (#34).
Exhibit Pick-up: Open class rabbits must leave immediately after show, unless also entered in 4-H.
Sheep
Exhibit Drop-off: 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., Monday, August 4 at the Livestock Pavilion.
Exhibit Pick-up: 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., Sunday, August 10.
Goats
Exhibit Drop-off: No earlier than 8 a.m., Monday, August 4 at the Livestock Pavilion.
Exhibit Pick-up: Open class goats must leave immediately after the show.
July 17, 2025 – Entries close for the following:
Poultry
Exhibit Drop-off: 12 p.m. to 8 p.m., Monday, August 4 to the Llama Barn (#34).
Exhibit Pick-up: 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., Sunday, August 10 in the Llama Barn (#34).
July 25, 2025 – Entries close for the following:
Creative Arts
Exhibit Drop-off: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday, July 26 & 1 p.m. to 8 p.m., Sunday, July 27in the Commercial Building (#13).
Exhibit Pick-up: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday to Wednesday, August 11 - 13 in the Commercial Building (#13).
Fabric & Fiber Arts
Exhibit Drop-off: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday, July 26 & 1 p.m. to 8 p.m., Sunday, July 27in the Commercial Building (#13).
Exhibit Pick-up: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday to Wednesday, August 11 - 13 in the Commercial Building (#13).
Hobbies & Crafts
Exhibit Drop-off: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday, July 26 & 1 p.m. to 8 p.m., Sunday, July 27in the Commercial Building (#13).
Exhibit Pick-up: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday to Wednesday, August 11 - 13 in the Commercial Building (#13).
Industrial Arts
Exhibit Drop-off: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday, July 26 & 1 p.m. to 8 p.m., Sunday, July 27in the Commercial Building (#13).
Exhibit Pick-up: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday to Wednesday, August 11 - 13 in the Commercial Building (#13).
Indigenous Arts
Exhibit Drop-off: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday, July 26 & 1 p.m. to 8 p.m., Sunday, July 27 in the Commercial Building (#13).
Exhibit Pick-up: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday to Wednesday, August 11 - 13 in the Commercial Building (#13).
August 1, 2025 – Entries close for the following:
Horse Show
Show day: Gates open 8 a.m. Show begins 9 a.m. Sunday, August 3, 2025
Culinary Arts
Exhibit Drop-off: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, August 2 & 1 p.m. to 8 p.m., Sunday, August 3 in the G.W. Marks Exploration Center - Lupine Rm. (non-perishable and perishable)
Exhibit Pick-up: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday, August 11 in the G.W. Marks Exploration Center - Lupine Rm.
Agriculture
Exhibit Drop-off: 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday, August 4 in the G.W. Marks Exploration Center - Lupine Rm.
Exhibit Pick-up: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday, August 11 in the G.W. Marks Exploration Center - Lupine Rm.
August 3, 2025 – Entries close for the following:
Beef
Exhibit Drop-off: 8 a.m., Tuesday, August 5th at the Livestock Pavilion. Check-in: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Wednesday, August 6th.
Exhibit Pick-up: Open class beef must leave immediately after the show.
August 3, 2025 – Entries Close for the Following:
Country Fair Show
Exhibit Drop-off: 1 p.m. to 8 p.m., Sunday, August 3 in the east end of the Floriculture Building (#15).
Exhibit Pick-up: 6 p.m. Sunday, August 10, after the Rose Show closes, or, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday, August 11, from the Floriculture Building (#15).
Missoula Garden Club Show
Exhibit Drop-off: 1 p.m. to 8 p.m., Sunday, August 3, in the east end of the Floriculture Building (#15).
Exhibit Pick-up: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday, August 11 from the Floriculture Building (#15).
August 7, 2025 – Entries Close for the Following:
Gladiolus Show
Exhibit Drop-off: 6 a.m. to 10 a.m., Thursday, August 7, in the east end of the Floriculture Building (#15).
Exhibit Pick-up: 6 p.m. Sunday, August 10, after the Rose Show closes, or, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday, August 11, from the Floriculture Building (#15).
August 9, 2025 – Entries Close for the Following:
Dahlia Show
Exhibit Drop-off: 6 a.m. to 10 a.m., Saturday, August 9, in the east end of the Floriculture Building (#15).
Exhibit Pick-up: 6 p.m. Sunday, August 10, after the Rose Show closes, or, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday, August 11, from the Floriculture Building (#15).
August 10, 2025 – Entries Close for the Following:
Rose Show
Exhibit Drop-off: 7 a.m. to 10 a.m., Sunday, August 10, in the east end of the Floriculture Building (#15).
Exhibit Pick-up: 6 p.m. Sunday, August 10, after the Rose Show closes, or, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday, August 11, from the Floriculture Building (#15).
general QUESTIONS?
If you have any questions regarding exhibiting, contact the Western Montana Fair 406-721-3247 or fairgrounds@missoulacounty.us.