BE A VENDOR

 

NOW ACCEPTING food VENDOR APPLICATIONS for the 2025 western montana fair!

Step back in time and experience the wonders of the past at the 2025 Western Montana Fair’s Lake Bottom Bash. This year’s theme takes you on a journey through Montana’s fascinating history during the era of Glacier Lake Missoula.

The fair also brings expanded agri-education opportunities at the newly built Clouse Bauer Arena, along with an exciting new initiative to amplify community talent through the Community Showcase, which now features double the performance spaces.

Don’t miss your chance to make history come alive at the 2025 Western Montana Fair. Join the community celebration and become a vendor at this unforgettable event!

Booth Selection

Concessions Vendor

For-Profit

20% of Gross Sales

Non-Profit

17% of Gross Sales

Application Requirements

The following application criteria is required. You can stop and save your application at any time throughout the process. Payment is required before the application will be considered.

  • Booth Type

  • Booth Location & Rate

  • Booth Description & Dimensions

  • Water & Electrical Requirements

  • Product List & Pricing

  • Booth Photo

  • 501(c)(3) Documentation (if applicable)

  • Certificate of Insurance & Worker’s Compensation

  • Credit Card for Application Fee

For more information on the application criteria, click here to review the Vendor Handbook.

Food Vendors

  • Application opens January 17

  • First review of applications begins March 3

  • Application closes April 13

AMUSEMENT Vendors

  • Applications open February 7

  • First review of applications begins April 1

  • Application closes April 27

Commercial Vendors

  • Applications open February 14

  • First review of applications begins May 1

  • Application closes June 1

2025 Important Dates & Times

  • JULY 13 – Signed Contracts Due & Concession Vendor Deposit Due

  • JULY 26 thru AUGUST 4 - Permanent Concession Booths Set Up

  • JULY 31 thru AUGUST 4 – Portable Concession Booths & Amusement Booths Set Up (by appointment only)

  • AUGUST 3 thru AUGUST 4 - Commercial Booths Set Up

    • August 5, 10 a.m. - All booths (food trucks, trailers, equipment, vehicles for display) must be in place

  • AUGUST 5 thru 10 – WESTERN MONTANA FAIR

    • Operating Hours: TUE thru SAT, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. | SUN 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.

  • AUGUST 11 thru 13 – Fair Breakdown 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

  • AUGUST 14 - Concession & Amusement Vendor Sales Reports & Fees due by 5 p.m.

  • AUGUST 15 – Fairgrounds closed

Booth Requirements, Licensing & Policies

Review the Vendor Handbook for a complete list of policies and procedures including the following:

questions?

Learn more by reviewing the Vendor Handbook or contact Jacey Grange, Events and Recreation Specialist, jgrange@missoulacounty.us or 406.258.3244