2022 Media Kit
August 12-20
Billings, MT
MontanaFair Marketing
Department
Jamie Porter
Cell: 406.860.9173
Darcie Tempel
Cell: 406.671.4012
Social Media Team
Felicia Benton
Cell: 406.855.8185
Kyle Benton
Cell: 406.861.8224
Traditional Media Team
Anne Gauer
Cell: 406.698.8278
Allen Peters
Cell: 406.698.8264
This book is designed to help the working media provide our
community with accurate and detailed information about the fair.
The fair oers a wealth of story ideas and we are excited to help
you make contacts and nd fun photo and video opportunities.
MontanaFair in Billings, August 12-20, oers premium
entertainment, exhibits, food, carnival rides and much more. It is
the largest weeklong event in the state, drawing an average of
250,000 visitors.
MontanaFair gate admission is $12 for adults, $8 for kids ages
6-12 and adults ages 65 and over, and free for kids 5 and under.
For additional information about MontanaFair events, schedules,
discounts, and promotions visit: www.montanafair.com.
Where to Park:
MontanaFair does not have reserved parking for media.
Occasionally, a car may be parked for a short time period in the
loading bay of the Montana Pavilion, accessible from the lower
parking lot. Please pull to the side, leaving access and don’t block
other vehicles. Please do not park on the grass.
If you are coming to the fair to cover a story and have to park far
away, please contact Anne Gauer or Allen Peters and we will do
our best to pick you up with a golf cart.
Information
Phone List 6
Fair Superintendents 8
Entertainment
Events and Entertainment 10
Elle King 12
Them Dirty Roses 14
Collective Soul 16
Switchfoot 18
Jade Jackson 20
Nelly 22
Supercross 26
PRCA Rodeo 28
ValuPass 30
Gate Acts
Roberto the Magnicent 32
All Start Stunt Dogs 34
Kelly McDonald Band 36
Huckleberry Road Band 38
Magician Je Martin 40
Trevor & Lorena 42
Leapin Louie 44
The Bad Larry’s 46
Fun Fair Activities
Western Ranch Supply 48
Draft Horse Expo 49
Dig it Days 50
Ag Adventure Farm 52
Fair Food
The Ultimate Indulgence 54
Food Vendor Map 56
Food Vendor List 58
4-H Fun
4-H Schedule 62
Patrick K Goggins Junior Livestock Sale 66
Exhibits & More
Open Competitive Livestock 68
Art Barn 70
Heritage Arts 72
Youth Art 74
MontanaFair History 76
Master Gardeners 78
Wendy’s Kids Day/Billings Clinic in Kids World 80-81
Service to America Day 82
Deals and Days 84
The Mighty Thomas Carnival 88
Shop MontanaFair 91
Tips for Attending 94
Map 96
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Fairtime Only Numbers
Entry Oce/ Open Livestock 869-5200 to 5201
4-H Oces – Expo Center 869-5203 to 5205
Fine Arts Exhibits - Cedar Hall 869-5245
Thomas Carnival 869-5259 to 5260
Commercial Exhibitor Superintendent 256-2402
Gates
Old Shop Gate – Gate 1 256-3441
Montana Pavilion Gate 256-3444
Barns
SuperBarn 256-3419
Vet Lab 869-5242
Barn #5 (pay phone outside) 254-9726
Cell Phones
Tim Goodridge 670-2329
Je Seward 208-0574
Craig Peterson 317-3240
Kole Kuntz 850-1569
Randy Pardis 208-0576
Kevin Richeson 860-4445
John Carney 860-5478
Billie Chase 208-8367
Jamie Porter 860-9173
Cody Reitz 698-6957
Darcie Tempel 671-4012
Deb Christensen 671-3956
Cindy Ripley 861-8107
Terri Bolotas 435-749-9193
Tracey Sherner 855-7387
MetraPark Switchboard 256-2400
MetraPark FAX Machine 256-2479
Tim Goodridge – General Manager 256-2444
Cody Reitz - Assistant General Manager 256-2466
Deb Christensen – Commercial Booths 256-2402
Kelly Campbell – Comptroller 256-2405
Tim Wombolt – Accountant 256-2421
Connie Watts – Fair Administrative Coordinator 256-2410
Box Oce 256-2422 or 800-366-8538
Cindy Ripley 256-2426
Tracey Sherner 256-2425
Terri Bolotas 256-2400
Box Oce FAX Machine 256-2430
Marketing and Sales
Jamie Porter – Marketing & Sales Director 256-2462
Darcie Tempel – Marketing & Sales Coordinator 256-2409
Food Service
Michael Groscop – Food Services Manager 256-2463
Amanda Stewart – Food Services Coordinator 256-2464
Lynn Miller – Catering 256-2415
Events and Operations
Je Seward – Director of Operations 256-2407
Craig Peterson – Event Coordinator 256-2454
Kole Kuntz – Event Coordinator 256-2412
Randy Pardis – Foreman/Engineer 256-2411
John Carney – Working Foreman 256-2413
Kevin Richeson – Engineer/Electrician 256-2457
Billie Chase – Engineer/Electrician 256-2458
Starplex Security Administrative Oce 256-2480
Grounds Extensions
Expo Center – Livestock 869-5203 to 5205
Montana Pavilion – Commercial Vendors/Heritage Art 869-5215 to 5223
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Beef Cattle – Jay Nansel 406-698-6711
Sheep – Trish Hays 671-7493 [email protected]
Horses – Mandi Marcotte 876-5730 [email protected]
Goats – Justin Whitmus 861-2841 [email protected]
Swine – Shayne Vandivort 861-7184 shayne@westernranchsupply.com
Crops & Wool – Roni Baker 698-6838 [email protected]
Art Barn – Catherine Dove 670-2902 [email protected]
Youth Art – Monica Anderson 406-690-2943 [email protected]
4-H – Roni Baker 698-6838 [email protected]
Melody Harris 256-2828 [email protected]
4-H Non Livestock – Chris Martin 869-5212 [email protected]
Cowboy Club – Todd Buchanan 294-3000
Competitive Event Oce – Connie Watts 256-2410 [email protected]
Heritage Arts & Entry Oce – Callie Clark and Marie Smith
869-5200 entryo[email protected]
MontanaFair opens its nine day run with a number of new shows, new
displays, and a great mix of new and classic acts.
This year all concerts at MontanaFair are part of the Pepsi Entertainment
Series. Big Sky Pepsi and the Dimich family signed a multi-year
agreement to sponsor all concerts and entertainment events in the First
Interstate Arena at MontanaFair.
MontanaFair’s rst of three concerts kicks o Friday, August 12, with Elle
King.
The Pepsi Entertainment Series on Saturday, August 13, will have an
evening with Collective Soul & Switchfoot
Sunday, August 14, the Pepsi Entertainment Series invites Nelly to the
First Interstate Arena stage.
On Tuesday, August 16, Supercross heats up the track at the First
Interstate Arena. Produced for MontanaFair by the Billings Motorcycle
Club (BMC), contestants will navigate a torturous track and catch some
big air. Each year the BMC outdoes themselves by building a bigger and
better track.
The Billings Hotel & Convention Center presents the Yellowstone River
Roundup PRCA Rodeo, sponsored by Shipton’s Big R, will cap o the
MontanaFair evening entertainment with performances on August 18,19,
and 20 at the First Interstate Arena. The Yellowstone River Roundup was
named Montana Pro Rodeo of the Year in 2016.
Tickets are available at MetraPark Box Oce, MontanaFair.com,
and MetraPark.com. All arena performances begin at 7pm, except
Supercross which starts at 6pm.
There is also plenty of free entertainment at MontanaFair. The Bad
Larry’s will perform nightly at the Montana Lottery Patio Stage. You can
also catch Huckleberry Road and Kelly McDonald Band daily at the MT
Army National Guard Stage. Trevor & Lorena along with Leapin Louie
will be at the 4th Avenue Stage. Stunt Dogs will also be a huge attraction
at Kids World in Montana Park. Adding excitement to the grounds are
strolling acts Roberto the Magnicent, Sir Mimealot, and magician Je
Martin.
Enjoy hours of fun at the Mighty Thomas Carnival, a longtime tradition
at MontanaFair. This year they’re returning with many favorite rides,
including the Tilt-a-Whirl, Scrambler, Merry-Go-Round, and towering
Century Wheel. Also, look for the Martian Maze and Monster Trucks for
kids, and another popular youth ride, the Frog Hopper. The Beach Party,
a two level walk-through, laugh-throughout, fun house makes its rst
appearance at MontanaFair this year. The “Star Tower” thrill ride and
“Black Out” will be returning to MontanaFair midway again this year.
There’s more great action at MontanaFair this year with the Draft Horse
Expo on August 13 and 14 in the ineld and following will be Dig it Days
on August 19 and 20.
Some 10,000 exhibitors show their “stu” at the fair and it’s always fun
to see what they’ve created, grown, and done in the past year. Take time
to shop and visit the dozens of booths inside and outside the Montana
Pavilion. You never know what you’ll nd. MontanaFair oers tons of
daily deals and discounts.
We’ve only scratched the surface in the Media Kit. For more information
on MontanaFair, check out the website at www.montanafair.com.
On Sneak-A-Peek night, the fair brings brings Elle King to the First
Interstate Arena stage.
Multi-platinum, award-winning recording artist Elle King has enjoyed over
1.5 billion streams worldwide. Her most recent single release has her
reuniting with Miranda Lambert on the infectious collaboration “Drunk
(And I Don’t Wanna Go Home)” which debuted at #1 on Billboard’s Rock
and Country Digital Song Sales Charts. Co-written by Elle King with
Martin Johnson, who also produced the track, “Drunk” was recorded in
Nashville and New York pre-pandemic. This is the second time the two
female platinum-selling powerhouse performers have recorded together
with their rst release “Fooled Around and Fell in Love” (along with
Maren Morris, Ashley McBryde, Tenille Townes and Caylee Hammack)
going on to win the 2020 ACM Award for “Music Event of The Year.”
Elle also was a special guest on Miranda’s 2019 Roadside Bars & Pink
Guitars tour. To accompany the track, King and Lambert met up in
Nashville to lm an 80s-inspired wedding video starring Elle as the bride
and Miranda as her Maid of Honor complete with a cameo from Elle’s
real-life ancé as the groom. The video was shot in January by directing
duo Running Bear using strict COVID protocols.
Elle’s latest EP Elle King: In Isolation was released in summer of 2020
and is a collection of raw demos/songs she’s recorded acoustically while
quarantining at home in Los Angeles.
Her debut album Love Stu featured her breakthrough single “Ex’s &
Oh’s,” which earned her two GRAMMY nominations and is certied 4x
times platinum. The breakthrough single hit No. 1 on Billboard’s Hot
Rock Songs Chart, topped the AAA, Hot AC, and Alternative Radio
charts, leading King to become the second female artist in 18 years
to reach No. 1 at the latter format. Her 2016 collaboration with Dierks
Bentley on “Dierent for Girls,” also scored a No. 1 on the Country
Airplay charts and won the CMA Award for “Musical Event of the Year.”
Her single “Shame,” featured on her second studio album Shake The
Spirit marked King’s fourth radio #1 single and marking Elle the only
act in history to have scored No. 1 singles on the Adult Pop Songs,
Adult Alternative Songs, Alternative Songs and Country Airplay charts.
Rolling Stone wrote “Elle King is a little bit country, a little bit rock n’ roll,
but ultimately, she’s punk as fuck.” Variety wrote “…King churned the
clotted cream of punkish country, raw R&B, crotchety rock and
deep blues into rich, buttery musical drama…(she) belted, crooned,
purred, sauntered and swaggered her way through a tautly rocking
set…one thing became very clear: nearly every song was equally
contagious, catty-cool, and hit-worthy.”
Tickets are $110 for Gold seating, $49 & $25 for reserved and $16
for general admission. Show starts at 7pm.
Born and raised in the Bama clay, these boys are as southern as they
come. Taught how to bend a string and break a heart by Skynyrd and
Hank, brothers James and Frank Ford along with their hometown
friends Andrew Davis and Ben Crain formed the southern rock band
known as Them Dirty Roses.
Piling into an RV with their belongings, their instruments, and all the
whiskey they could carry (in the cooler), they made their way from
Gadsden, AL to Nashville, TN.
Living all under one roof, Them Dirty Roses are a living example of the
quintessential rock and roll American Dream.
Their live show calls for a shot of whiskey and a 2 for 1 special -- BUT
what that really means is you better be ready to throw back 12 for 6
and shake it with Them Dirty Roses.
Vocals + Guitar / James Ford
Guitar / Andrew Davis
Bass / Ben Crain
Drums / Frank Ford
MontanaFair is ready to have an evening with Collective Soul & Switch
Foot.
Coming hot o a triumphant, yearlong celebration of their 25th
anniversary in 2019, the very last thing Collective Soul plan on doing in
2020 is rest on their laurels. If anything, these ve ery Georgia-bred
rockers are only just getting started with the next phase of a thriving
career that has seen them move millions of records and wow multitudes
of fans all across the globe.
Thanks to the warm reception of their acclaimed 2019 album release
Blood, Collective Soul are quite galvanized to add as much fresh
material into their live sets as they can. “I think Blood is the beginning
of a lot of good music to come,” observes frontman and chief songwriter
E Roland, adding that even more new tunes are already in the works.
“We’re doing the best that we can do. Blood is an accumulation of all the
dierent styles we’ve used over the years — but it’s still Collective Soul.
I think it’s the best we’ve ever done. I know you should think that, but I
really do think it’s the best. It’s a good, consistent record. We’re just so
proud of it.”
Collective Soul absolutely have a right to be proud of their new music,
given that a number of key Blood tracks all t seamlessly into their
always dynamic live sets. Indeed, the hardcharging positivity of “Right
as Rain,” the deeply introspective “Observation of Thoughts,” the
full-throttle insistence of “Over Me,” and the acoustied good vibes of
“Porch Swing” all stand tall live alongside such indelibly durable hits like
“Shine,” “December,” “The World I Know,” “Gel,” “AYTA,” and “Heavy.”
Such eortless setlist integration really shouldn’t come as much of
a surprise, considering how smoothly Collective Soul leapt into the
national consciousness with the unbridled achievements of their multi-
platinum 1993 debut Hints Allegations and Things Left Unsaid, a
career-making debut album that contains such mega-smash hits like
the aforementioned “Shine” and “Breathe.” In one fell swoop, Hints
Allegations cemented Collective Soul’s status as the jukebox heroes of a
new generation.
The special sonic elixir that fuels Collective Soul’s continued success
story is a straightforward one: a profound mixture of insightful
songwriting and impeccable band chemistry. “So much of what we do is
based on the camaraderie-ship of the band,” Roland acknowledges. “The
ve us continue to work together as a family, and I’ve never been at more
ease — and never been more pleased — than going onstage with these
guys night after night.”
All of these ne textural nuances add up to a sharply focused and most
exciting Collective Soul 2020, with even more invigorating live sets
coming, straight ahead. “We want to play the hits as we always do, but
we also love sharing new music with our fans,” concludes Roland. His
sacred promise to everyone who attends a Collective Soul show: “We’re
going at it hard, everyone! We’re going hard.”
Heaven has clearly shined its light down on Collective Soul, now entering
Year 26 with all cylinders ring, and no end in sight. Come on out and
bask in their continual glow.
—Mike Mettler, ocial Soulographer
Collective Soul & Switchfoot will perform at the First Insterstate Arena
on Saturday, August 13 as part of the Pepsi Entertainment Series
at MontanaFair. Tickets are $110 for Goldseating, $55 and $33 for
reserved, and $25 for general admission. Show starts at 7pm.
Along with Collective Soul, come jam out to Switchfoot on Saturday,
August 13 in the First Interstate Arena.
SWITCHFOOT has sold almost 10 million copies worldwide of
their twelve studio albums (including their 2003 double-platinum
breakthrough The Beautiful Letdown and 2009’s Grammy Award-
winning Hello Hurricane), racked up a string of Alternative radio hit
singles, and performed sold-out tours with over 5 million concert tickets
sold in over 40 countries around the world. Through their unique
blend of emotionally intelligent and uplifting brand of alternative rock,
SWITCHFOOT has earned a devoted and loyal global fan base.
SWITCHFOOT has raised over $2 million dollars to aid kids in their
community through their BRO-AM Foundation.
SWITCHFOOT consists of Jon Foreman (vocals, guitar), Tim Foreman
(bass), Jerome Fontamillas (keys, guitar) and Chad Butler (drums).
Jade Jackson has spent much of her time in the small California town
of Santa Margarita, working in her folks’ restaurant, jotting down verses
and picking out chords during breaks.
Growing up in a household without television or internet, the family
record player was her main source of entertainment, revolving a range
of artists from Johnny Cash and Hank Williams to The Smiths, The
Cure and assorted punk outts. At age four her parents discovered she
was legally blind and relied heavily on sound, spurring an interest in
music that led to teaching herself guitar and writing songs by age 13.
Produced by Social Distortion frontman, Mike Ness, Jackson’s debut
album, Gilded, introduced her preternatural writing and roots-rough
sound in 2017. Following her sophomore album, Wilderness (also
produced by Ness in 2019), Jackson reached out to fellow singer
songwriter Aubrey Sellers, and Breaking Point was born — a gritty,
roots-inspired rock album with an indie-pop sensibility.
On the horizon for Jackson is her third solo album, funded by the
money she’s saved over the years while living at home and working
at her parents’ restaurant. It is her most honest and boundary-
pushing work yet — its sound built on the heels of adversity and sheer
perseverance.
Diamond Selling, Multi-platinum, Grammy award-winning rap superstar,
entrepreneur, philanthropist, and actor, Nelly, has continually raised
the bar for the entertainment industry since stepping on the scene in
2000 with his distinctive vocals and larger-than-life personality. His
collaboration with Florida Georgia Line received Diamond status and he
is only one of seven rappers to reach this honor. He is touring around
the globe and recently was the rst artist to play in Saudi Arabia with
a mixed gender/family crowd. He is the rst hip hop artist to play with
multiple symphonies nationwide and played himself in BET’s Real
Husbands of Hollywood with Kevin Hart. His sports knowledge and love
of all sports secured him a gig as a sports caster with Skip Bayless.
2019 is going to be a huge year for the hip hop mogul, currently Nelly is
in studio preparing for new music to be released in addition to several
business ventures to be announce in rst quarter.
Nelly embarked on his music career with Midwest hip hop group St.
Lunatics, in 1993 and signed to Universal Records in 1999. Nelly
entered the spotlight with the release of Country Grammar in 2000,
spending seven weeks at #1 on the Billboard Top 200 and spawning the
massive hits “Ride Wit Me”, “Country Grammar”, and “E.I.”. The album
landed Nelly four Grammy Award nominations and sold over nine million
copies worldwide. Country Grammar is Nelly’s best-selling album to
date, selling over 8.4 million copies in the United States.
Nelly kept the momentum going with the 2002 release of Nellyville. The
album debuted at #1 on top of scoring Nelly his rst two Grammy Awards
for “Hot in Here” – Best Male Rap Solo Performance – and “Dilemma”
[feat. Kelly Rowland] – Best Rap Song Collaboration. This album was
highly successful and was certied 6x multi-platinum by the RIAA on
June 27, 2003. He has since gone on to win multiple American Music
Awards, a Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Award, Soul Train Music Awards,
MTV Video Music Awards, and was crowned “Top Pop, Rap, and R&B/
Hip-Hop Artist of The Year” by Billboard. He has been referred to by
Peter Shapiro as “one of the biggest stars of the new millennium”, and
the RIAA ranks Nelly as the fourth best-selling rap artist in American
music history, with over 21 million albums sold in the United States. On
December 11, 2009, Billboard ranked Nelly the number three Top Artist
of the Decade.
On September 14, 2004, Nelly released two albums, Sweat and Suit.
Suit, an R&B-oriented album, debuted at number one on the Billboard
albums chart, and Sweat, a rap-oriented album, debuted at number
two. From Suit, the slow ballad “Over and Over”, an unlikely duet with
country music star Tim McGraw, became a crossover hit. On the 2004
NBC television concert, special Tim McGraw: Here and Now, McGraw
and Nelly performed the song. In the winter of 2005 came Sweatsuit, a
compilation of tracks from Sweat and Suit with three new tracks. “Grillz”,
produced by Jermaine Dupri, was a number-one hit. To date both
albums have sold over 5 million units in the United States.
Brass Knuckles was released on September 16, 2008 with “Party
People,” featuring Fergie and produced by Polow da Don, being the rst
single released. “Stepped on My J’z” was the next single, produced by
Jermaine Dupri and featuring Dupri and Ciara; following that was “Body
on Me”, produced by Akon and featuring Akon and Ashanti. Following up
Brass Knuckles was 5.0 released in November 2010. The album’s lead
single “Just a Dream” was released on August 17, 2010, through iTunes
along with the promotional single “Tippin’ In da Club.” “Just a Dream”
made its rst chart appearance debuting on the US Billboard Hot 100
at number 12 and peaking at number 3 in its fourth week. The song
also debuted at number 3 on the Billboard Digital Songs chart, selling
888,000 downloads in its rst week. “Just a Dream” is Nelly’s highest-
charting song since his 2005 single “Grillz” and debuted at number 7
on the Billboard Rap Songs. The song entered the Canadian Hot 100 in
August 2010, at number 32. It debuted in Australia (ARIA Charts) on the
Singles Chart at number 3, in New Zealand Singles Charts at number
29, and in Switzerland (Media Control AG) at number 52. The second
single “Move That Body”, which features T-Pain and Akon, was released
on October 12, 2010. The song made its rst chart appearance debuting
on the US Billboard Hot 100 at number 54 and has reached a current
peak at number 29 in Australia. In 2013, the St. Louis native released
his seventh full-length album, M.O. [Republic Records] featuring guest
appearances by Nicki Minaj, Pharrell, Future, T.I., and 2 Chainz as well
as production powerhouses Rico Love (Beyonce, Usher) and Detail (Lil
Wayne, T-Pain).
Nelly’s Country Grammar album and his song “Cruise” with Florida
Georgia Line both achieved Diamond status in 2016. In 2016, Nelly was
featured in a unique opportunity to perform alongside the country’s most
prestigious orchestras including St. Louis, Columbus and Pittsburgh
garnering great reviews. Nelly has performed on NBC’s The Voice, The
American Music Awards, ABC’s Greatest Hits and served as a judge on
CW’s The Next. Just some of his its include: “Hot in Here” – “Dilemma”
[feat. Kelly Rowland] “Country Grammar” “Ride Wit Me” “Just a Dream”–
“Cruise” reached diamond status, “The Fix” sampling Marvin Gaye, and
summer sixteens dance anthem “Millionaire” with Cash Cash and Digital
Animal Farm.
The music mogul has also left his mark in other aspects of the industry,
introducing his women’s clothing line, Apple Bottoms, men’s clothing
line, Vokal, and Pimp Juice energy drink. His energy drink Pimp Juice,
named after his hit song “Pimp Juice,” sold one million cans during the
rst two months after its introduction in August 2003. Pimp Juice was one
of the rst celebrity driven energy drinks on the market, and an example
of hip hop and pop stars using their appeal to younger audiences to
market and sell non-music related products. Apple Bottoms, a fashion
brand for women, launched in 2003 by Nelly, Yomi Martin and Ian Kelly.
The brand was initially a denim label, but then expanded to include other
women’s and girl’s clothing, perfume and accessories. Apple Bottoms
has also been referred to in numerous rap songs and was the sixth most
popular denim brand in 2006. Additionally, he has collaborated with Nike
on the “Air Derrty” limited edition sneaker, he is also the CEO of his own
label, Derrty Ent. and co-owner of the Charlotte Bobcats with Michael
Jordan.
In 2005, Nelly made his big screen debut in the Adam Sandler and Chris
Rock hit remake, The Longest Yard. The movie’s soundtrack includes
his songs “Errtime” and “Fly Away”. Nelly took on a recurring role on the
hit show CSI: NY in 2009 and in 2011, he made a cameo appearance
on 90210. In 2013 Nelly continued his on-camera career by signing on
to Kevin Heart’s top rated show Real Husbands of Hollywood. The show
follows the daily lives of him and other married celebrities, each playing
a ctionalized version of themselves, as they venture through their
surreal life in Hollywood. After ve seasons, he has won two NAACP
awards, and has been nominated six times. In 2014 Nelly acquired
his own reality show entitled Nellyville, based o the title of his second
studio album, which is about his career and raising his four kids. Nelly
also added sports commentator to his list of accomplishments in 2016
with Fox Sports which makes him one of few actors with three television
shows airing at one time. Nelly joined the panel on the FS1 show Skip
and Shannon: Undisputed, an American sports talk show starring
commentators Skip Bayless and Shannon Sharpe with host Joy Taylor.
Nelly made headlines on the show when he sided with the New England
Patriot’s players that refuse to visit the White House due to Trump and
his policies.
Nelly also has strong philanthropic ties. In 2003, he and his late sister
Jackie Donahue launched the Jes Us 4 Jackie Foundation. Upon
Jackie’s diagnosis with leukemia, they aimed to educate and spread
awareness about the need for bone marrow and stem cell transplant
donations as well as attract more donors. His greatest philanthropic
achievement is that he hosted the largest African American bone marrow
drive to date. Sadly, Donahue passed away in 2005, but Nelly continues
to use his inuence to raise awareness. In 2010, Nelly endorsed Do
Something’s Tackle Hunger campaign. In a public service announcement
he lmed for the cause, Nelly challenged teens to ght hunger by
collecting one million pounds of food for the holiday season. Currently
he supports Make a Wish and is the only rapper/music artist to own his
own college, EI University, which provides education surrounding the
music industry while Nelly himself provides scholarships. In 2011, Nelly
and Vatterott College worked together to found the Ex’treme Institute by
Nelly, which is a music production school in the heart of St. Louis.
Nelly will perform at the First Insterstate Arena on Sunday, August 14
as part of the Pepsi Entertainment Series at MontanaFair. Tickets are
$110 for Goldseating, $55 and $33 for reserved, and $25 for general
admission. Show starts at 7pm.
MontanaFair is teaming up with the Billings Motorcycle Club to present
Supercross on Tuesday, August 16 at 6pm at the First Interstate Arena.
Supercross is one of the most physically demanding motorsports, and
action on the dirt track is hot and fast as racers navigate the custom-
built course. It includes 30-foot air jumps, whoop sections, double
and triple jumps, 100-foot long jumps, rhythm sections, roller sections
and a challenging array of other technical Supercross track features.
Supercross attracts contestants from across the nation who push their
bodies and bikes to the limit in hopes of earning a spot on the podium at
the end of the night.
Thousands of fans ll the First Interstate Arena for this one night event,
which includes crowd contests, special oers, and raes.
Supercross starts at 6pm.
Tickets range from $19-25 for reserved seating, $16 for adult general
admission, and tickets for children 6-12 are $12.50 general admission.
Children 5 and under are admitted free in general admission.
2022 is the 12th anniversary of the PRCA rodeo coming to MontanaFair.
The PRCA cowboys made their rst appearance at MontanaFair
following the Father’s Day tornado of 2010.
Over the years, the best cowboys and cowgirls in the world have
appeared at the fair. Tuf Cooper, Trevor Brazile, Clay Tryan, and Ty
Erickson have all made multiple appearances at the Yellowstone River
Roundup. The YRR is one of the last rodeos of the year providing the
opportunity for participants to earn those last dollars to qualify for the
NFR in Las Vegas.
There are three nights of competition at the Yellowstone River Roundup.
This year, Lithia and RAM Trucks have stepped up with a great prize
opportunity for rodeo fans. Each night at the rodeo, someone in
attendance will have a chance to win a $50,000 RAM Truck. Must be
present to win.
The Yellowstone River Roundup in the First Interstate is sponsored by
Shipton’s Big R and presented by Billings Hotel and Convention Center.
There are three nights of performances - August 18, 19, and 20. Each
performance begins at 7pm. For real rodeo fans, slack is always a big
draw. Slack occurs when there are too many participants to give every
performer a time slot in the night time performances. Slack will also be
in the arena each day.
Sankey Rodeo Company of Joliet will provide the stock and assist in
producing the fair rodeo again in 2019.
For a complete list of the cowboys and cowgirls who will be in action at
the Yellowstone River Roundup, please check MontanaFair.com.
Rodeo Tickets range from $19-25 for reserved seating, $16 for adult
general admission, and tickets for children 6-12 are $12.50 general
admission. Children 5 and under are admitted free in general admission.
Fair admission is included with the purchase of a rodeo ticket. Tickets
are online at MetraPark. com, by phone at 800-366-8538 or 406-252-
2422, at the MetraPark Box Oce.
The ValuPass is without a doubt the best deal at MontanaFair! Only $119 for
seven nights of entertainment and gate admission all nine days!
This year’s ValuPass includes general admission for all 7 night shows in the
First Interstate Arena.
Tickets can be upgraded to premium and reserved seating for an additional
fee.
Gate admission is included every day and the pass is transferable, so
ValuPass holders can share the fun with family and friends.
The ValuPass can be purchased in person at the MetraPark Box Oce,
online at www.montanafair.com, or by calling the Box Oce at 800-366-8538
or 406-256-2422.
Captivating audiences for more than two decades, Robert Stuverud
(a.k.a. Roberto the Magnicent) is recognized as one of the nation’s most
unique variety acts performing throughout the USA. Robert learned to
juggle and unicycle at age 11, within four years he was awarded a silver
medal at the World Juggling Championships. Since then Robert has
accumulated more than two decades of experience performing for live
audiences.
Roberto the Magnicent has appeared at thousands of events from
civic performances, state fairs, music & arts festivals and schools. He is
also one of the most in-demand solo entertainers featured as halftime
entertainment for professional and semi-pro sporting events!
Every one of Roberto’s performances is lled with comedic chatter,
breathtaking visual stunts and lots of audience participation! Audiences
love his wild comical antics, high-energy pace and amazing stunts.
Roberto the Magnicent’s Crazy Comedy Stunt Show is appealing to
adults and children alike!
When Roberto the Magnicent explodes onto the stage be ready for an
action-packed performance that highlights his unique variety of cirque-
style skills that include riding very tall unicycles and industrial strength
pogo sticks, juggling super sharp
knives and aming torches and
spinning hand saws, all while
keeping the audience engaged
and laughing.
Strolling daily – August 13-20.
America’s favorite stunt dogs are back in action at the MontanaFair!
This must see show will entertain people of all ages. From back ips,
handstands, big air stunts, to amazing tricks; these “All-Star Stunt Dogs”
are thrilling the nation! You may even recognize the stars from Good
Morning America, the Ellen DeGeneres Show, Oprah Winfrey show,
Queen Latifah Show, NatGeo Wild, Animal Planet, Disney Plus, the Rose
Parade, or from commercials.
What makes these stunt dogs so special? Besides their talent for the
ipping, jumping, and racing, all of these amazing pooches have been
adopted out of shelters from across the country and turned into stars.
Their mission is to promote the importance of pet adoption, spay &
neutering, and encourage people to be responsible pet owners.
From large breed to small, you’ll be mesmerized as these dogs compete
in challenges, like obstacle course racing and high-jumping. They will
even leap into the air to catch ying discs and perform amazing tricks;
like jumping rope, doggy dancing, back ips, and hand stands.
The louder you cheer the more air the dogs get! So come join the “Dog-
Gone Fun”, happening daily at the MontanaFair.
Performing at the Billings Clinic & Colorado Children’s Hospital Kids
World three times daily August 13-20 at 4:30pm, 6:00pm, and 7:30pm.
Kelly McDonald started playing shows when he was 15 years old. After
searching for many years, he found Daniel Fellows (drums) by chance
and then after many years of knowing Bruce Gilsenan (lead guitar) nally
got him into the band. Rudy Sermeno (bass) came to them in the early
days of the KMB and left for other opportunities, but now he is back!!!
The band is a tight machine and they make their way around the country
playing shows.
Performing at the Lake Stage August 12 - 5:15pm and 8:30 pm. August
13-20 - 4:30pm, 6:45pm, and 9:30pm
A little bit country, a little bit rock ‘n’ roll, Huckleberry Road is a hard
driving Western Country/Rock band based out of Northern Nevada.
After having played in various music projects over the years, Robert
Clark (lead vocals/guitar) and Anthony Vairetta (lead guitar/vocals)
originally started Huckleberry Road in December 2017.
The two rocked the stage as a country duo for a little over a year until
crossing paths with longtime friend and drummer Dillon Secklin.
After some time in the studio and playing some local shows, the group
added bassist Keele Rhoads during the summer of 2020.
Performing at the Lake Stage August 12 - 7:00pm and 9:45pm. August
13-20 - 5:45pm, 7:45pm, and 10:15pm
Je Martin is one of only about two thousand ‘full-time’ professional
magicians and he shines in his ability to make people of ALL ages
smile, laugh, giggle, and simply marvel at the wonders of comedy
magic.
Catch Je Martin strolling the grounds daily!
Charles Chestereld is a new character brought to you from the creative
mind of Trevor Watters.
You can nd Charlie moseying on down to a festival or fair near you with
his Barrel O’ Fun.
This classic presentation of magic and comedy will have you amazed
and rolling on the ground laughing.
With numerous awards backing his skill and entertainment, Charlie
looks forward to entertaining the crowds of your event!
So saddle up when you hear the old time saloon music because Charlie
is about to give you a holler!
See them three times daily August 13-20 at 4:45pm, 6:15pm, and
8:30pm.
David Lichtenstein specializes in western comedy shows featuring his
comedy character, Leapin’ Louie.
He is a master of physical comedy, trick roping, fancy whip cracking,
juggling, unicycling; a virtuoso of new vaudeville and alternative circus.
He creates custom shows for companys, festivals, schools, and theaters
and has performed these shows in 26 dierent countries.
See him perform three times daily August 13-20 at 4:00pm, 5:30pm, and
7:15pm
The Bad Larrys are a talented acoustical duo, from the Flathead Valley
in Montana, featuring Jay Aiken on acoustic guitar and Chris Arndt on
upright bass.
Their signature sound features tight vocal harmonies with amusing and
often o-beat story telling: fun enough for the young and smart enough
for the adult. The Bad Larrys are a mix of genuine Americana music
mixed with a touch of Prairie Home Companion...Willie Nelson meets
Lake Wobegon. Their repertoire includes everything from Johnny Cash,
Steve Earle, Junior Brown, Southern Culture on the Skids, Simon &
Garfunkel, Lyle Lovett, Jerry Garcia, David Grisman, Corb Lund, Greg
Brown and even some countried Aerosmith, Queen and Beyonce.
The Bad Larrys play state and county fairs, weddings, corporate and
private events as well as ski resorts, restaurants and bars throughout
the United States. This summer they played fairs in Nevada,
Minnesota, North Dakota, Wyoming and Montana including the MN
State Fair, the Montana State Fair, and the Clark County Nevada Fair.
The last several winter seasons have been largely spent at the Big Sky
Ski Resort as the house band at Chet’s Bar in the Huntley Lodge.
While The Bad Larrys duo can cover almost any size venue, the
duo can become a trio if you so desire. Ed Boggs, a talented multi-
instrumentalist from the Flathead Valley, brings mandolin and ddle to
our acoustic guitar, upright bass and vocal harmonies. The Bad Larrys
with Ed can play any size venue.
See The Bad Larry’s
peform three times daily at
6pm, 8pm and 10pm!
The animals are all over the grounds, but you can see animals most
anytime in the Western Ranch Supply Expo. The home of the “most
comfortable animals in Montana,” says former MontanaFair General
Manager Bill Dutcher. Over 63,000 square feet of air-conditioned
space await animals and guests.
From cattle and goats, to pigs, sheep, and chickens, you’ll nd them
in the WRS Expo. Please wash your hands when you come in contact
with animal areas. VIP Services stocks restrooms and provides
handwashing stations throughout MontanaFair where people and
animals come together. Handwashing prevents the potential spread of
disease.
Animals are always one of the biggest attractions every year at
MontanaFair. Western Ranch Supply is a primary supplier to ranchers
in Montana, Wyoming, and the western part of the Dakotas and
features a large line of animal care and handling products.
Keep in mind when you visit the Expo, animals shown on the oor of
the building are in competition and being judged. Often you will see
animals being prepared for their turn in the show ring. Please allow the
judges and contestants space to do their work.
2022 will be the rst ocial draft horse expo at MontanaFair!
Equine enthusiasts and fairgoers alike will love these gentle giants as
they perform.
This heavy horse extravaganza can be seen in the ineld.
Entries compete head to head with each other in classes for carts,
tandems, unicorns, teams and fours. The sea of horses, harness and
wagons is a spectacular sight!
The 2022 Draft Horse Expo will begin with a performance on Saturday,
August 13 starting at 1pm- 5pm and continue on Sunday, August 14.
Premiums for this event will be paid to three places:
1st- $300.00, 2nd- $200.00, 3rd - $100.00.
Buckle to 1st place winner in each class. Ribbons awarded in each
class to 1st – 3rd place. Junior Classes: Premiums for these classes
will be paid to three places, 1st- $150.00; 2nd - $100.00; 3rd $50.00.
The Montana Draft Horse & Mule Association will provide trophy belt
buckles for the Junior Classes.
This fun family-centered event will bring industry professionals together
with kids and families while learning safety whenever digging in the
ground!
Kids get to play with the real stu, get pictures and learn while having a
blast all in one Day! August 19 & 20, 2022 from noon – 6pm.
We will have construction equipment of all kinds for kids to play around,
climb over, operate and get pictures with. From backhoes, motor
graders, and dump trucks to excavators and mini track hoes, this fun
lled family event will bring out the kid in all of us, Whether you are
big or small, this event will bring industry professionals and families
together in educating, promoting and building memories unlike any
other event in Billings, MT on August 19 & 20th from Noon – 6pm each
day @ MontanaFair.
Activities for Kids & families to do at Yellowstone Dig it Days
• Operate heavy equipment like backhoe, excavator, trackhoe, or
even a mini track hoe
• Play “King of the sand pile”, nd prizes and use toys
• Drive Big Tractors
• Sit in a big Dump Truck/Coal Truck
• Get free t-shirts and stu (500 free t-shirts will be given out each
day so come early!)
• Get free Dig It Days toy hard hat (rst 500 people each day)
• Get pictures with heavy equipment
• Pan for gold
• Learn about safety before digging
• Decorate a concrete stepping stone to take home afterword
• Spend time with family, kids and grandkids
• Eat some good food
• Have fun and receive more FREE stu!
Watch Equipment Operators battle for the Big Dig Contest! Friday
August 20 @ 3pm at Yellowstone Dig It Days.
Brought to you by Yellowstone County Farm Bureau and the Fantastic
Farmer!
Join us Saturday, August 13th through Saturday, August 20th for
hands on educational FUN at the Ag Adventure Farm! Learn about
where your food comes from, how it gets from eld to your plate and
how YOU are involved in agriculture EVERYDAY!
You can learn more about Montana Farm Bureau and meet some of
the farmers and ranchers who are growing your food right here in our
area!
We will have crafts and activities for kids, story time each day and
an opportunity to walk through our educational barns to learn about
dierent topics. Our farmers and ranchers will be on hand to answer
any questions you may have about agriculture.
Come enjoy a little shade, a story about agriculture, meet some great
hard working folks and have some fun with The Fantastic Farmer and
Yellowstone County Farm Bureau at MontanaFair!
MontanaFair represents a signicant challenge for emergency services
in our community. The fair sits between two Verizon cell towers and
nearly destroys cell coverage in the area almost every moment the fair
is open.
Yellowstone County Department of Emergency Services Director
KC Williams, “Public safety in our community is impacted when
MontanaFair is in operation. The huge crowds negatively impact cell
coverage in the eastern part of Billings by making it very dicult for
people to complete a call.”
Verizon has more than 70% of cell usage in Yellowstone County. Their
towers and service is most impacted during the fair.
MontanaFair and Verizon created a plan in 2021 to x this problem.
The two groups worked together to create a solution to the challenge
by setting up a COW for the fair. The Verizon COW (Cellular on
Wheels) device is a mobile cell system which can be deployed in
certain locations with very specic technical requirements.
in 2021, Media coverage on local television showing the Verizon
equipment was on every television station in town. One station that
uses cell coverage as their gateway to getting on air with their
broadcast utilized the Verizon equipment and highlighted its awless
performance. Yellowstone County Department of Emergency Services
added to the technology upgrade with a portable high power hot spot.
This allowed for an increase in the coverage area over the fair’s 189
acres.
Public safety was thrilled with the outcome of the program. No reported
dropped calls and Facebook and Instagram worked better than ever
on the fairgrounds. This plan will be implemented again for this year’s
2022 MontanaFair.
That was completely turned around in 2021.
Improvements in technology are something all properties are looking
to accomplish. Getting a donated COW from America’s leading cellular
company for a sponsorship tie is certainly unique and innovative in our
part of the country.
Verzion’s COW with full ber hookup operates behind First Interstate
Arena.
BIG SKY CORNHOLE at
MontanaFair
Billings local ACL
The ACL promotes and develops cornhole as a sport for any age and any skill
level. The organization establishes the rules and regulations to govern the
sport around the world.
See the full schedule at montanafair.com
To register to play by downloading the Scoreholio app!
Set your diet aside for a week and come to MontanaFair and enjoy the
food. There are hundreds of food and drink options to choose from and
many are only available at the fair. Everyone loves the traditional corn
dog, cotton candy, funnel cakes, lemonade, and sno-cones. If you’re
feeling a little more adventurous, then why not try Walleye on a stick,
strawberry shortcake kabobs, fried Oreo cookies, or chocolate covered
bacon? Go with the usual or try something new. It’s all good!
The selection of foods at MontanaFair is like a culinary trip around the
world. The midway oers Mexican fare, including tacos, burritos, and
fajitas. Asian food includes egg rolls, stir fry, and teriyaki. The Sons of
Norway sell the always popular Viking on a stick and fresh lefse. There’s
also German and Russian meat pies along with many other traditional
dishes. You’ll also nd plenty of all-American foods such as hamburgers,
hot dogs, ribs, steak sandwiches, and turkey legs.
Many food vendors are local businesses, including Brockel’s Chocolates,
Taste of Asia, Cowboy’s BBQ, and Mountain Mudd. It’s also a big
fundraiser for several local service groups including Girl Scouts of
Montana and Wyoming and the Sons of Norway.
New to the fair this year is Opa Grill serving authentic Greek food!
With so many options, no one will go home hungry.
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101-104 - C&C Concessions
Corn Dogs, Jalapefio Corn Dogs
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201- Wagon Wheel Kettle Korn
Kettle Corn
202 - Opa Grill
Authentic Greek Food
203 - Mountain Mudd
Gourmet Coffee
204- High Plains Concessions
Bourbon Chicken Skewers
205 - Dippin Dots Ice Cream
Novelty Ice Cream
206 -Rollin Ritos
Sushi Burritos & Sushi Nachos
Egg Rolls, Asian Cuisine
207 - Snow Drift Snow Cones
Snow Cones
208 - Rich's Food Town
Philly Cheese Steaks
209-211.5 - C&C Concessions
Corn Bogs, Caramel Apples, Popcorn
211 - Rich's Food Town
Burgers, Walleye-on-a-stick,
Strawberry Kabobs
212-214 - Levandowski Concessions
Corn Dogs, Fries, Pretzels, Sausages, Fried
Cheese on a stick, Batter Dipped Sausages
215 - Guttbusters Cowpies
216-217 - Levandowski Concessions
Lemonade, Pretzels, Corn Dogs
218 - Giovanni's Concessions
New York Italian Sousa
219 - The Rollin' Donut
Mini Donuts
220 - Stuff'd
German & Russian Meat Pies
221 - Cowboy's Wood Fire Pizza
222 - Cowboy's BBQ
BBQ Brisket, Pork Parfait
223 - Snow Drift Snow Cones
Flavored Snow, Snow Cones
302-303- Levandowski Concessions
Indian Tacos, Fry Bread
304 - Sweetened
Cotton Candy, Rock Candy
305 - Sons of Norway
Vikings, Norskies, Lefsa
306 - Girl Scouts of MT & WY
Corn-on-the-Cob, Burgers
307 - Railside Diner
Turkey Legs
308 - Taste of Asia
Sushi, Fried Noodles, Egg Rolls
310 - I'm Craving BBQ
BBQ Brisket, Mac N Cheese
311-312 - CHB Entertainment
Giant Short Ribs & Curly Fries
313 - Big Papa Concessions
Old F
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401- Tiki Hut
Mixed Drinks
402 - Surfer Joes
Burgers, Beer, Mixed Drinks
501- MetraPark
Smore's Fries, Garlic & Spicy
Cheese Curds, Chicken and Waffle
Cones
502 - Brockel's Chocolates Inc.
503 - Fazackerley Fudge & Candy
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Kettle Corn
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Authentic Greek Food
203 - Mountain Mudd
Gourmet Coffee
204- High Plains Concessions
Bourbon Chicken Skewers
205 - Dippin Dots Ice Cream
Novelty Ice Cream
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Sushi Burritos & Sushi Nachos
Egg Rolls, Asian Cuisine
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Snow Cones
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Philly Cheese Steaks
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Corn Bogs, Caramel Apples, Popcorn
211 - Rich's Food Town
Burgers, Walleye-on-a-stick,
Strawberry Kabobs
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Corn Dogs, Fries, Pretzels, Sausages, Fried
Cheese on a stick, Batter Dipped Sausages
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Lemonade, Pretzels, Corn Dogs
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New York Italian Sousa
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Mini Donuts
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German & Russian Meat Pies
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222 - Cowboy's BBQ
BBQ Brisket, Pork Parfait
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Flavored Snow, Snow Cones
302-303- Levandowski Concessions
Indian Tacos, Fry Bread
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Cotton Candy, Rock Candy
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Vikings, Norskies, Lefsa
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Corn-on-the-Cob, Burgers
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Turkey Legs
308 - Taste of Asia
Sushi, Fried Noodles, Egg Rolls
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BBQ Brisket, Mac N Cheese
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Giant Short Ribs & Curly Fries
313 - Big Papa Concessions
Old Fashioned Soda
401- Tiki Hut
Mixed Drinks
402 - Surfer Joes
Burgers, Beer, Mixed Drinks
501- MetraPark
Smore's Fries, Garlic & Spicy
Cheese Curds, Chicken and Waffle
Cones
502 - Brockel's Chocolates Inc.
503 - Fazackerley Fudge & Candy
Food Vendor Location
C&C Concessions LLC 101
Food Theme: American
Primary Food Item(s): Foot Long Corn Dogs,
Jalapeno Corn Dogs
C&C Concessions LLC 102
Food Theme: American
Primary Food Item(s): Foot Long Corn Dogs,
Jalapeno Corn Dogs
C&C Concessions LLC 103
Food Theme: American
Primary Food Item(s): Ice Cream Bowls
C&C Concessions LLC 104
Food Theme: American
Primary Food Item(s): Funnel Cakes, Elephant Ears,
Cheese Curds
Wagon Wheel Kettle Corn 201
Food Theme: American
Kettle Corn
Opa Grill 202
Food Theme: Greek
Primary Food Item(s): Gyros
Mountain Mudd 203
Food Theme: American
Primary Food Item(s): Specialty Coee Drinks Hot & Cold
High Plains Concessions 204
Food Theme: American
Primary Food Item(s): Bourbon Chicken Skewers
Rollin’ Ritos 206
Food Theme:Mexican Asian Fusion
Primary Food Item(s): Sushi Burritos and Nachos
Snow Drift Snow Cones 207
Food Theme: American
Primary Food Item(s): Flavored Snow/Sno Cones
Rich’s Foodtown 208
Food Theme: American
Primary Food Item(s): Philly Cheese Steaks
C&C Concessions LLC 209
Food Theme: American
Primary Food Item(s): Corn Dogs, Hot Dogs
C&C Concessions LLC 210
Food Theme: American
Primary Food Item(s): Caramel Apples, Popcorn
C&C Concessions LLC 211
Food Theme: American
Primary Food Item(s): Caramel Apples, Popcorn
Rich’s Foodtown 211.5
Food Theme: American
Primary Food Item(s): Walleye on a Stick, Burgers,
Strawberry Kabobs
Levandowski Concessions 212
Food Theme: American
Primary Food Item(s): Fried Cheese on a Stick, Foot Long Corn Dogs
Levandowski Concessions 213
Food Theme: American
Primary Food Item(s): Fresh Cut Fries, Soft Pretzels
Levandowski Concessions 214
Food Theme: American
Primary Food Item(s): Batter Dipped Sausages, Corn Dogs
Guttbusters 215
Food Theme: American
Primary Food Item(s): Cowpies
CLevandowski Concessions 216
Food Theme: American
Primary Food Item(s): Batter Dipped Sausages, Corn Dogs
Levandowski Concessions 217
Food Theme: American
Primary Food Item(s): Fresh Squeezed Lemonade, King Sized Pretzels
Giovanni’s Concessions 218
Food Theme: Italian
Primary Food Item(s): NY Italian Sausages
The Rollin’ Donut 219
Food Theme: American
Primary Food Item(s): Mini Donuts
Stu’d Concessions 220
Food Theme: German
Primary Food Item(s): German and Russian Meat Pies
Cowboys Wood Fired Pizza 221
Food Theme: American
Primary Food Item(s): Wood Fired Pizza
Cowboy’s BBQ 222
Food Theme: BBQ
Primary Food Item(s): BBQ Brisket, Pork Parfait
Snow Drift Snow Cones 223
Food Theme: American
Primary Food Item(s): Flavored snow, Snow Cones
Levandowski Concessions 302
Food Theme: American
Primary Food Item(s): Fried Ice Cream, Fried Twinkies, Slushies
Levandowski Concessions 303
Food Theme: American
Primary Food Item(s): Wilcoxson’s Hard Ice Cream Treats
Sweetened 304
Food Theme: Snacks
Primary Food Item(s): Cotton Candy Assorted, Rock Candy
Sons of Norway 305
Food Theme: Norwegian
Primary Food Item(s): Vikings, Norskies, Lefse
Girl Scouts of MT & WY 306
Food Theme: American
Primary Food Item(s): Burgers, Corn on the Cob
Railside Diner 307
Food Theme: American
Primary Food Item(s): Turkey Legs
Taste of Asia 308
Food Theme: Oriental
Primary Food Item(s): Various Sushi, Fried Noodles
I’m Craving BBQ 309
Food Theme: BBQ
Primary Food Item(s): Brisket, Mac n Cheese
Cowboy’s BBQ 310
Food Theme: BBQ
Primary Food Item(s): BBQ Brisket, Pork Parfait
Dippin Dots 311
Food Theme: American
Primary Food Item(s): Unique Ice Cream
Big Papa Concessions 313
Food Theme: American
Primary Food Item(s): Old Fashioned Sodas
Rollin Ritos 314
Food Theme: Mexican-Asian Fusion
Primary Food Item(s): Sushi Burritos and Sushi Nachos
Tiki Hut 401
Food Theme: American
Primary Food Item(s): Mixed Fancy Drinks
Surfer Joes 402
Food Theme: American
Primary Food Item(s): Burgers, Beer, Mixed Drinks
MetraPark Concessions 501
Food Theme: American
Primary Food Item(s): Popcorn, Taco in a Bag
Brockel’s Chocolates Inc. 502
Food Theme: Snacks
Primary Food Item(s): Candy Novelties
Frzackerley Fudge & Candy 503
Food Theme: Snacks
Primary Food Item(s): Assorted Fudge Candies, Caramel Apples
4 pm 4-H Horse Division 70, Class 1; Division 71, Class 1-5; Champion of
Champions - SuperBarn
6 pm 4-H Cavy Showmanship & Show - WRS Expo
8:30 am 4-H Horse Division 70, Class 44-48 - SuperBarn
11 am 4-H Horse Division 70, Class 2-38 - SuperBarn
5 pm 4-H Pocket Pet Show - WRS Expo
8 am 4-H Rabbit Showmanship - WRS Expo
8:30 am 4-H Horse Division 70, Class 39-43 - Superbarn
8:30 am 4-H Horse Division 70, Class 49-55 - SuperBarn Outdoor Arena
11 am 4-H Non-Livestock Exhibits on Display - WRS Expo
5 pm 4-H Breeding Sheep Classication followed by Sheep and Goat
Pictures - WRS Expo
8 am 4-H Poultry Showmanship, Egg Show, Junior Pigeon Show, Fancy
Feathers, Game and Ornamental Bird, Meat Pen, Market
Breeds, Turkeys, & remaining Poultry - WRS Expo
10 am 4-H Beef Ultrasound - WRS Expo
11 am 4-H Non Livestock Exhibits on Display - WRS Expo
1 pm 4-H Lamb Ultrasound followed by Goat Ultrasound - WRS Expo
6:30 pm 4-H Quiz Bowl - WRS Expo
9 am 4-H Meat Goat Showmanship Show; 4-H Breeding Meat Goat Show -
WRS Expo
11 am 4-H Archery Shoot - SuperBarn
1 pm 4-H Beef Showmanship - WRS Expo
4-H Breeding Beef Show begins 30 minutes after the conclusion of
Showmanship; Dairy Cattle Showmanship - WRS Expo
8 am 4-H Market Steer & Market Heifer Show -WRS Expo
11 am 4-H Non Livestock Exhibits on display - WRS Expo
1 pm 4-H Sheep Showmanship, Market, Breeding Show - WRS Expo
4 pm 4-H Small Animal Round Robin Training Clinic - WRS Expo
5 pm 4-H Large Animal Round Robin Training Clinic - WRS Expo
6:30 pm 4-H Annual Awards Program - WRS Expo
8:30 am 4-H Dairy, Pygmy, Angora and Meat Breading Goat Shows, followed
by Goat Cart Class - WRS Expo
11 am 4-H Non Livestock Exhibits on display - WRS Expo
1 pm 4-H Foods Festival/Edible Arts/Stir Ups Contest - WRS Expo
2 pm 4-H Swine Showmanship & Pictures - WRS Expo
6:30 pm 4-H Costume Animal Parade -WRS Expo
8 am 4-H Market Swine and Breeding Show - WRS Expo
2 pm 4-H Llama/Alpaca Show (Halter & Showmanship) - WRS Expo
3 pm 4-H Small Animal Round Robin - WRS Expo
4-H Llama/Alpaca/Goat Obstacle Course - WRS Expo
10 am 4-H Large Animal Round Robin (Beginner, Junior, Senior) -WRS Expo
11 am 4-H Non Livestock Exhibits on Display - WRS Expo
2 pm 4-H Beef Fitting Contest (or after Round Robin has nished) followed
by Livestock Judging Clinic - WRS Expo
6:30pm 4-H Department A (Livestock) Awards - WRS Expo
11 am 4-H Non Livestock Exhibits on Display - WRS Expo
11 am 4-H Junior Livestock Sale Preview
11:30 am 4-H Junior Exhibitor and Buyer Lunch - Montana Lottery Winners Club
12:30 pm Patrick K. Goggins Junior Livestock Sale - WRS Expo
For more information on 4-H, contact Roni Baker at 406-698-6838 or 406-256-2828.
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4-H is a nationwide youth development program that emphasizes
practical, hands-on learning in a broad variety of subjects. It was started
to create opportunities for rural youth, but has since expanded to
include young people from urban areas as well.
There are 4-H clubs in most every county in every state in the nation,
and participation in fairs is a hallmark of the organization. About
400 4-H youth from 20 clubs in Yellowstone County participate at
MontanaFair.
Their interests vary from livestock to robotics and sewing to astronomy.
Each club is required to host a demonstration or workshop, which helps
members gain valuable presentation and public speaking skills.
The 4-H Herdsman Contest has been going on for many years,
but several elements are new. In the past, Livestock and Non-
Livestock participants were judged by anonymous judges and scored
appropriately. The individual and club winners were awarded plaques.
Thanks to the Yellowstone County 4-H Ambassadors, some exciting
additions have been made. For the rst time, the public may also
weigh in on the vote. Posters with QR codes will be placed throughout
the buildings to vote on a mobile device and slips of paper will also
be available for the vote. Each Fairgoer may vote once each day per
species and category. The votes will be made for individuals along with
clubs.
When voting concludes at the end of the week, the winners will still
receive plaques but also prize money, thanks to the sponsorship of the
Yellowstone Count 4-H Council. The individual winners in the animal
classes will also receive a buckle.
Check out all the fun in the Western
Ranch Supply Expo!
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The Patrick K. Goggins Junior Livestock sale is the grand nale for
many youngsters who raise livestock for 4-H. After months of feeding,
training, grooming, and showing their animals, the livestock will be
sold at auction Saturday, August 20 at 12:30pm in the Western Ranch
Supply Expo Center. The Junior Livestock Awards Ceremony will be
held at 9am prior to the sale in the Expo Center.
On the day of the sale, the animals will be in top condition, well bred,
well fed, and impeccably groomed. The 4-Hers earn money from the
sale, which many of them use for college or to build their own herd. This
event celebrates all the hard work the youngsters put in throughout the
year and touches on the deep traditions of the fair.
For more information, contact Roni Baker at 406-698-6838 or
406-256-2828.
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8 am Open Junior Angus Show - WRS Expo
10:30am Open Market Lamb Jackpot Show - WRS Expo
Followed by Open Market Goat Jackpot Show - WRS
Expo
1 pm Draft Horse Expo - Ineld
2 pm Open Market Steer Show - WRS Expo
4 pm Open Horse Show - SuperBarn
9 am Open Horse Show - SuperBarn
1 pm Draft Horse Expo - Ineld
6 pm Open Market Swine Show - WRS Expo
8 am Open Mini Horse and Pony Show - SuperBarn
9 am MAHA & Open Horse Show - Superbarn
9 am MAHA & Open Horse Show - Superbarn
Montana’s nest professional and amateur artists and photographers
show their work every year at MontanaFair as part of the Fine Art
competition. Cedar Hall is transformed into a gallery of works that
include drawing, painting, sculpture, photography, jewelry, graphic
design, pottery, and mixed media.
Some 650 pieces are displayed and in the past few years the
photography and painting categories have grown considerably.
The Art Barn is located in Cedar Hall and is open from noon to 9pm daily.
Check out the Art Barn daily for fun demonstrations.
For more information, contact Catherine Dove at 670-2902 or
The exhibits in the Heritage Arts building are a showcase of all the
creativity, ingenuity, and dedication of Montana residents. They include
the divisions of culinary, horticulture, needlework, and crafts. Within
those categories, the entries are quite eclectic.
You will also notice that the building has an entirely new setup!
The Culinary Division showcases cooking, canning, baking, cake and
cookie decorating as well as beer and winemaking.
If it can be grown, it can be shown in the Horticulture Division. All
manner of handicrafts, quilts, sewn items, and needlework also nd a
category at Heritage Arts.
Heritage Arts is located in the Montana Pavilion and is open from noon
to 9pm daily. This building will close early at 6pm on Saturday, August
20.
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Montana kids have talent, and if you need proof, check out the Youth Art
Show in the 4-H Building next to the Art Barn(Cedar Hall). All of the art in
the show was created by youngsters ages 3-18.
Entries include everything from nger painting by the youngest artists to
jewelry making. Visit the gallery to check out drawing, painting, sculpture,
ceramics, photography, and mixed media art. The quality and creativity of
the art is often a surprise to visitors.
High school seniors have the opportunity to win one of four $100
scholarships awarded during the fair. The scholarship entries must
include three selections of artwork using dierent media that students
created during the previous year. Scholarship winners are announced
Saturday, August 13 at noon.
The Youth Art Show is located in the 4-H Building and is open from noon
to 9pm daily.
For more information, contact Monica Anderson at 406-690-2943 or
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1916 was the start of something spectacular. It was the year of the rst
Midland Empire Fair. This fair promised to have the nest agricultural,
livestock, and industrial exhibits ever seen. The Midland Empire Fair
brought together communities from all over Montana and Northern
Wyoming. This allowed people to show o their projects they had
been working on all year in hopes of winning a blue ribbon and some
recognition. With great excitement for this new endeavor, the fair board
made special arrangements with the Northern Pacic Railroad to run a
train from the depot to the fairgrounds. This arrangement gave special
rates for riders of the train to travel back and forth from the fair to home.
With great success, the fair continued to grow over the years but in
1919, it was bigger and even more elaborate than years prior. This
4th annual fair had several counties of Northern Wyoming involved in
showing exhibits and livestock. Wyoming recognized that the Midland
Empire Fair was a great advertising tool in the northwest.
Midland Empire Fair housed the nest livestock in the region and people
traveled from all over. Soon, Montana started becoming known as a
state in which purebred livestock was a specialty. Not only were there
exhibits and livestock but also the attractions of horseracing and rodeo.
The annual horserace drew in thousands and the rodeo brought in
cowboys from all over the nation. Both types of riders competed for the
largest purses awarded to winners.
The fair was a destination for exhibitors and a place where all the
citizens from dierent counties could exchange helpful advice. They
were able to discuss what worked for them and why, as well as explain
what didn’t work.
After having the name Midland Empire Fair for nearly 60 years, the fair
board decided it was time for a name change and rebranded the fair
as the Yellowstone Exhibition. The board felt that changing the name
would help those that weren’t really sure what or where the Midland
Empire was. Having Yellowstone in the name made the area more
distinguishable. Also, they used exhibition instead of exposition because
Great Falls used that in their name.
In 1969 came a great tragedy when the original Midland Empire
Auditorium burned down. Though it was sad to see it go, the board
used it as an opportunity to create a new facility that could be used year
round and host more events than just an annual fair. Seven years later,
the Metra was constructed. The name Metra came from an acronym for
Montana Entertainment Trade and Recreation Arena.
The Yellowstone Exhibition lasted 14 more years until transitioning
into the MontanaFair we have today here at MetraPark. Although the
name has changed, the event still stays true to the original mission of
celebrating agriculture and education and has become the largest event
in Montana with 250,000 visitors annually.
Midland Empire Fair
The Yellowstone County Master Gardeners have been working all year
to prepare the demonstration gardens at MontanaFair. Sponsored by
the Yellowstone County Extension Service, the gardens include several
square-foot gardens, which is the latest technique in gardening that
allows maximum crop yield in a minimum amount of space.
The gardens include crops that are ideal for Montana’s climate. Visitors
to the gardens are always surprised at the variety of vegetables,
herbs, and owers grown in the gardens, which have been a feature
at MontanaFair for more than a decade. It is located between the
Heritage and Sandstone. A second garden has also been added by
Kids World next to the NILE oce.
As part of the Master Gardeners Program, members are required
to volunteer in their communities. During the fair, they are often on-
hand for questions, hoping to show visitors how easy and rewarding
gardening can be.
For more information on the Garden Patch or the Yellowstone Master
Gardeners Program, contact the Yellowstone County Extension oce
at 406-256-2828.
When people think of MontanaFair, the smells of funnel cakes and corn
dogs come to life, the bright lights of the Midway appear and the sound
of laughter lls the air. Many of those laughs come from kids giggling
after getting o a ride or winning big at one of the many carnival games.
This year you will hear the laughter the loudest on Wendy’s Kids Day
taking place Wednesday, August 17. On this day, Wendy’s is providing
free admission for children 12 and under at MontanaFair.
Wentana, the local Billings based Wendy’s franchise group, is excited
to be the Kids Day sponsor for the second year in a row and takes pride
in giving back to the communities it calls home. Its community outreach
can be seen across various sponsorships and partnerships including
Big Sky State Games, Saturday Live and each sporting event played at
Wendy’s Field at Daylis Stadium.
Wentana also actively supports the Dave Thomas Foundation for
Adoption, a national public charity, and its tireless eorts to nd
permanent loving homes for the children in the foster care system
anxiously waiting for their forever families.
Montana has two full time Wendy’s Wonderful Kids recruiters who are
focused exclusively on moving Montana children out of foster care into
permanent, adoptive placements with loving families.
These recruiters are funded by local in-store fundraising campaigns such
as selling Frosty key tags and Halloween Frosty coupon books as well
as the A Waiting Child Golf Classic held every August in Billings.
Again this year, Billings Clinic has combined with their partners at
Children’s Hospital Colorado to make the area even better.
The Billings Clinic/Children’s Hospital Colorado Kids World has
expanded to feature 32 rides, attractions, and games sure to entertain
the young in your family.
Billings Clinic and Children’s Hospital Colorado formed a care alliance
between the two facilities in 2017. The goal of the alliance is to provide
children and their families with the highest level of coordinated medical
care as close to home as possible. This alliance streamlines the
coordination of care between the two organizations to ensure the right
care at the right time at the right location.
Children’s Hospital Colorado in Aurora is one of the top 10 children’s
hospitals in the United States.
Focusing on improving pediatric care was a major reason for the
formation of the alliance. Seeing smiles on the faces of children is the
end goal of both MontanaFair and Billings Clinic.
The additional rides and smiles from the partnership makes the 2022
MontanaFair even more special for kids. You can visit the Billings Clinic/
Children’s Hospital Colorado Kids’ World on the southwest corner of the
MontanaFair every day.
Service comes in many forms. Service to America day will continue
to recognize the military veterans and their service to our country.
Additionally, the day will focus on the service others give to our nation
and our community. Police, re, EMT’s, and sheri’s deputies give their
own service to us. MontanaFair and the Montana Army National Guard
want to salute their service on this day as well.
Any member of these groups will get admission to MontanaFair and the
rodeo at no charge on Thursday, August 18 with the support of the MT
Army National Guard.
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With so many deals and promotions available every day of the week
anyone can aord to indulge in MontanaFair entertainment, food, and
fun. Here are some of the ways to save, day by day:
Friday, August 12 - Sneak-A-Peek
Sponsors: Bualo Wild Wings, Budweiser
Them Dirty Roses and Elle King kick o the Pepsi Entertainment Series
by taking the First Interstate Arena stage at 7pm. Tickets to the show
are $55, $29, and $19 for general admission. Tickets include free gate
admission all day.
Gates open at 4pm and admission is $9. The carnival starts at 6pm
with Hot 101.9 Sneak-A-Peek Night. Ride wristbands available for $25.
Pickup a $3 discount when you download the HOT 101.9 app and show
it on your phone at the ticket booth.
Saturday, August 13
Sponsors: Republic Services
Jade Jackson opening for Collective Soul & Switchfoot take the First
Interstate Arena stage at 7pm. Tickets are $69, $39, and $29. Tickets
include free gate admission all day.
Saturday is $10 Day at the Mighty Thomas Carnival. Ride seven rides for
$10. Purchase between noon and 5pm - honored until midnight.
Sunday, August 14
Sponsor: Rimrock Pediatric Dental
The Pepsi Entertainment Series ends with Nelly performing at the First
Interstate Arena at 7pm. Tickets to the show
are $69, $39, and $29. Tickets include free gate admission all day.
Courtesy of Rimrock Pediatric Dental Kid’s 12 and under are admitted
free from noon to 2pm.
The Mighty Thomas Carnival is oering $25 afternoon ride wristbands
(regular price $33) good from noon to 5pm. $3 Discount Coupon
available at montanafair.com
Monday, August 15
Sponsor: White Heating & Cooling
The Mighty Thomas Carnival is oering $25 afternoon ride wristbands
(regular price $33) good from noon to 5pm. $3 Discount Coupon
available at montanafair.com
Monday is also KULR8 Buddy Night. Buy 1 - Get 1 gate and ride deal
from 6pm to midnight. Buy one $35 ride wristband and get one free.
Buy one adult fair gate admission for $12 and get one free.
Tuesday, August 16
Sponsor: Singh Contracting, Inc.
Nightly entertainment continues with fast and high-ying Supercross
action in the First Interstate Arena at 6pm. Tickets are $29 for premium,
$22 for reserved, $19 for general admission and $15 for children 6-12
in general admission. Kids 5 and under are free in general admission.
Tickets include free gate admission all day.
The Mighty Thomas Carnival is oering $25 afternoon ride wristbands
(regular price $33) good from noon to 5pm. $3 Discount Coupon
available at montanafair.com
Tuesday is also Hot 101.9 Ride til U Drop from 6pm to midnight. Ride
wristbands are $25. Pickup a $3 discount when you download the HOT
101.9 app and show it on your phone at the ticket booth.
Wednesday, August 17 - Kids Day
Sponsor: Wendy’s
Courtesy of Wendy’s kids 12 and under are admitted free from noon to
5pm. Coupons available at Billings Wendy’s locations.
The Mighty Thomas Carnival is oering $25 afternoon ride wristbands
(regular price $33) Good from noon to 5pm. $3 Discount Coupon
available at montanafair.com
Thursday, August 18 - Service to America Day
Sponsor: MT Army National Guard
Rodeo action begins with The Billings Hotel & Convention Center
presenting the Yellowstone River Roundup, sponsored by Shipton’s
Big R, which begins at 7pm with the Yellowstone River Roundup PRCA
Rodeo in the First Interstate Arena. Tickets are $29 for premium, $22
for reserved, $19 for general admission and $15 for children 6-12 in
general admission. Kids 5 and under are free in general admission.
Tickets include free gate admission all day.
Veterans and rst responders get free gate admission and a free rodeo
ticket.
The Mighty Thomas Carnival is oering $25 afternoon ride wristbands
(regular price $33) good from noon to 5pm. $3 Discount Coupon
available at montanafair.com
Planet 106.7 Wrist-Up and Ride from 6pm to midnight. Ride wristbands
are $25. Get a $3 discount coupon by texting ‘planet’ to 406-256-8800.
Friday, August 19
Sponsors: Montana Lottery & Boot Barn
The Billings Hotel & Convention Center presents the Yellowstone River
Roundup sponsored by Shipton’s Big R, at 7pm in the First Interstate
Arena. Tickets are $29 for premium, $22 for reserved, $19 for general
admission and $15 for children 6-12 in general admission. Kids 5 and
under are free in general admission. Tickets include free gate admission
all day.
The Mighty Thomas Carnival is oering $25 afternoon ride wristbands
(regular price $30) good from noon to 5pm. $3 Discount Coupon
available at montanafair.com
Saturday, August 20
Sponsor: Altana FCU, Big Sky Spas
Catch the last night of rodeo action when the The Billings Hotel &
Convention Center presents the Yellowstone River Roundup, sponsored
by Shipton’s Big R, at 7pm in the First Interstate Arena. Tickets are $29
for premium, $22 for reserved, $19 for general admission and $15 for
children 6-12 in general admission. Kids 5 and under are free in general
admission. Tickets include free gate admission all day.
Saturday is $10 Day at the Mighty Thomas Carnival. Ride seven rides for
$10. Purchase between noon and 5pm - honored until midnight.
MORE INFORMATION:
Daily Gate Admission
Gates open at noon: Admission is $12 for adults, $8 for children 6-12, $8
for seniors 65 or older, and free for children 5 and under.
Ticket Information
Tickets to the Concerts, Supercross, and Rodeo can be purchased at the
MetraPark Box Oce, online at www.montanafair.com or metrapark.com
ValuPass
Don’t forget MontanaFair’s ValuPass. For just $119 you get three night
shows, Supercross, and three nights of rodeo as well as gate admission
every day. Purchase the ValuPass at the MetraPark box oce, online at
www.montanafair.com, or metrapark.com
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The Mighty Thomas Carnival brings the midway to the 2022 MontanaFair
in Billings August 12-20. This traveling carnival presents thrilling rides,
fun games, and tasty carnival treats at the MetraPark fairgrounds for the
43rd straight year. Founded in 1928 in Lennox, South Dakota, by Art B.
Thomas, the show now winters near Austin, Texas, and is providing its
92nd season of summer fun and excitement for fair-goers, including 51
events in 12 states.
The Beach Party, a two level walk-through, laugh-throughout, fun house
makes its rst appearance at MontanaFair this year. Built by Owen
Custom Trailers in California, the Beach Party features bright yellow and
blue scenery, wacky obstacles, and a walk-through spinning barrel that
evokes the roiling waters of an incoming tidal wave. Harken to cries of
“surf’s up!” and have your sun screen ready!
The Star Tower is a gentle but thrilling 90 foot chair swing ride, with many
hundreds of color-shifting LEDs combining to create mesmerizing, ever-
changing light displays that tower above the fairground. This attraction
accepts wristbands and regular carnival ride tickets. Star Tower is
popular for seles--everyone takes a photo with their riding partner.
Another ride adding to the fun is in the extreme ride genre--the
exhilarating Black Out. The Black Out made its continental US debut
last year, and is only for those with a sense of adventure! On this mega
attraction, twelve passengers are secured into gondolas that rotate and
ip as the central arm launches them up, up – and over! The ride swings
up to a highpoint of 80 feet in the air, and makes a complete circle as it
swings back down in the other direction.
The centerpiece of the midway is the towering Century Wheel, a 70
foot ferris wheel with gondola-style seating designed to be enjoyed by
the entire family. Other thrilling rides include the spinning Thunderbolt,
the exhilarating Zipper, and the swinging Pharaoh’s Fury. Adventurous
riders enjoy the exciting wave action of the Moby Dick. The Super Shot,
a 90-foot tall drop tower, always draws a crowd to watch the hilarious
reactions of riders who have just completed the free fall to the bottom.
Thomas Carnival classics include the Tilt-a-Whirl, Merry-Go-Round,
the Crystal Lil’s House of Mirrors, the Dodgem Bumper Cars, the Dizzy
Dragons, Tornado and more. In the children’s midway ride area, look for
the Barnyard, the Speedway, and the Rio Grande Train. The whole family
can enjoy the Cobra Coaster, as well as the Up Up and Away and the
Airport. There will be 2 “Extreme” riding attractions at the fair this year:
Speed and the Ejection Seat. Pricing on these 2 attractions is separate
from the normal carnival tickets and wristbands.
More returning favorites include 100 foot Fun Slide, and the
ZamperlaMini Jet with 8 bold ships shaped like barrels melded into
fantastic ying airplanes.
Popular carnival games include water races, the duck pond, balloon
pop, basketball, break-a-bottle, big ring-o-bottle, grab bag sh ‘til you win
game, bulldozer-token push, and the rope ladder. Everyone enjoys the
colorful prizes-- teddy bears, dogs, picture mirrors, computer portraits,
buttons, t-shirts, wall-hangings and a fantastic array of neat trinkets
and novelties. Emojis are new, Smurfs are back and Owls are popular
this year. Also, an old favorite returns: The Guess your age and weight
stand - your weight within 3 pounds, your age within 2 years, or your birth
month within one month.
Enjoy tasty traditional fair food items on the midway, including corn dogs,
foot long hot dogs, caramel and candy apples, nachos, pickles, funnel
cakes, pizza, hamburgers, popcorn, cotton candy, sno-cones, and soft
drinks. The Midway Pastries has a new-age automated lemon squeezer
device made of clear plastic--you can watch the fresh juice being
produced and delivered to your own cup.
Thomas Carnival facilities include generators and wire, light towers,
benches, rest and shade areas, trucks and trailers, repair shops,
laundry and uniform facilities, oces and living quarters in addition
to the rides, games and food concessions seen by the public on the
midway. 150 traveling workers are joined by locally hired employees
and helpers to set up, operate, and then dismantle the show after
MontanaFair closes.
For further information, contact John Hanschen at 512-914-0395, or
Andrew Hanschen at 512-297-0537, or visit Mighty Thomas Carnival on
Facebook.
Check out all of MontanaFair’s Commercial Vendors:
INDOOR VENDORS
BOOTH BUSINESS
1 Summit Sheds
2-3 KC’s Western Decor & Gifts
4 Osprey Global
5 Rimrock Pediatric Dentistry
6 Buchanan for Montana
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8-9 Big Sky Bible Church
10-12 Nature’s Design Taxidermy
13-14 WonderPax
15-16 American Sleep Therapy - Massage Chairs
17 C’s Exterior
20 AnH Silvertip Family LLC
21 Midwestern Solutions
22
23-24-25-26 Superior Sleep
27 Faeries of Nature
28-29 K-Designers
32 Stone Shoe Cleaning
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34
35
36
37-38-39 Bath Planet
40 Advanced Water Solutions
41
42-43 Opatra
44-45 Gideons International
46-47 Brockels Chocolates
48 Leaf Filter Gutter Protection
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50
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52 Cutco
53-54 Get Blingy
55 Spartan Gutters
56 Montana Beauty Institute
57-58-59-60 Matress Firm
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64-65 Leon Global
66-67 My Hearing Centers
68 Sparkling Top Notes
69 Gearing up for Safety
70 Super Heroes of Montana
71-73 Lara’s Best Friends Closet
76 Bare Chiropratic
77-78-79-80 Mattress Firm
81-83 Redern Ent, Inc
84 Billings Amateur Hockey Leagu
85 Aerus Electrolux
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87-88 Big Sky Exterior Designs
89-90 Custom T’s & More
91-94 Fazackerley’s Fudge
OUTDOOR VENDORS
BOOTH BUSINESS
Midway Elks Lodge
A-1-3 Al Bedoo Shrine Temple
A-4-5-6 TDS Telecom
A-28-29 Cabelas
A-30 Henna Body Art
A-31 Real Time Pain Relief
A-32-33 Shades
A-34 Colors & Origins
A-35-36 Cynthia’s Gifts
A-37-38 South America Imports
A-39-40 Wall World Satellite
A-41 US Marines
B-1-2 Drawsome Faces
B-3 Glass Magic AZ
B-4
B-5 Trump Merchandise
B-6 Sparkle & Sass
B-7
B-8-9 Mystic Treasures
B-10-11 Up North Photo
B-12-13 Cynthia’s Gifts
B-14
B-15
B-16 Robert Leonard
B-17 Happy Valley Goodness
B-18-19 Runa Arte
B-20-22 Fouta-Toro
B-23-26 Rhinestone N Rawhide
B-27
B-28-30 Gel Tactical
B-34 Drawsome Faces
B-35 Personality Computers
B-36-39 Uni’s Gifts
B-40-41 Moonlight Airbrush Tattoo
B-42
B-43
B-44-45 J&K Enterprise
B-46-47 Rainbow Art
B-48 Emmanuel Baptist Church
B-49-50 Airbrush Art
B-51 MT Woodcave
B-52-53 Mysterious Black Hole
B-54-55 BMB Mechanical Bull Rides
B-56 Wild Rose Paintball
Outside United States Army
Outside MT Air National Gaurd
Outside Big Sky Spas
By NILE Child Evangelism Fellowship
By Art Barn Ford Street Team
For more information on commercial vendors, please contact
Deb Christensen at 406-256-2402.
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Park Smart
MontanaFair is not responsible for loss or damage to valuables or
vehicles in the parking lot. Lock your car and don’t leave valuables
within view.
Leave Pets at Home
Pets are not allowed at MontanaFair and should not be left in your
car. Even on a mild day, temperatures inside a vehicle can be risky
and security personnel will report any animals left in vehicles to the
Yellowstone County Sheri’s Oce.
Be Prepared
Wear comfortable shoes for walking and bring a light jacket in case the
weather changes. Wear sunscreen and stay hydrated. MontanaFair
vendors oer alot of beverage options but several free drinking
fountains are also scattered throughout the grounds. A rst aid station,
sponsored by Billings Clinic, is also marked on the map and can oer
help for blisters, cuts, scrapes, insect stings, and other minor injuries.
Emmanuel Baptist Church provides a changing station and private area
for nursing mothers in the commercial exhibits area. Wheelchairs and
strollers are available for rent at the Information Booth. Bring what you
need but avoid overpacking. Backpacks and large bags are not allowed
on carnival rides.
Use the Shuttles
Take a load o your feet and utilize the MontanaFair Bus and the
Shrine Train at the fair. The MontanaFair Bus shuttles fairgoers from
the upper parking lot, the MET bus stop across from the arena, and
from handicapped parking near the arena to the Montana Pavilion
gate to enter the fair. Once inside the fair, the Shrine Train provides
transportation throughout the grounds.
Stay safe
MontanaFair is a weapons free event. Please do not bring weapons
to the fair. Children under age 15 should be accompanied by an adult.
Lost children and missing persons should be reported at the security
oce located behind the Yellowstone Room in the Grandstands.
Wheelchair and Stroller Rentals
Wheelchairs and strollers are available for rent in the MarketPlace in
at the concessions stand. Rental rates for strollers are $15 for 4 hours,
$25 for full day. Rental rates for wheelchairs are $20 for 4 hours, $30 for
full day. A credit card is required to rent a stroller and/or wheelchair. A
$50 late fee will be charged on your card if returned late.
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Get into the Cool
Most of MontanaFair’s Exhibit Buildings are air conditioned so you
can get out of the sun for a bit. See animals in the WRS Expo,
shop in the Marketplace, or check out Heritage Arts, The Art Barn,
SCRaPtacular, small animals, and more in the other buildings. There’s
also plenty of shade near the free stages and vendors provide ice cold
water and refreshments.
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1. FIRST INTERSTATE
2. COURTYARD
3. MONTANA PAVILION
Marketplace
4. 4TH AVENUE STAGE
5. MONTANA PARK
6. KIDS WORLD
7. NILE OFFICE
8. MIDWAY
9. LAKE STAGE
10. WRS EXPO CENTER
11. MONTANA
13. 4-H BUILDING
14. CARNIVAL
CAMPING
15. SUPER BARN
16. AG BARN
17. DRAFT HORSES
and DIG IT DAYS
Horse Arena
12. ART BARN
Heritage Arts
Youth Art
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Food & Drink
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SYMBOLS LEGEND
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1. FIRST INTERSTATE
2. COURTYARD
3. MONTANA PAVILION
Marketplace
4. 4TH AVENUE STAGE
5. MONTANA PARK
6. KIDS WORLD
7. NILE OFFICE
8. MIDWAY
9. LAKE STAGE
10. WRS EXPO CENTER
11. MONTANA
13. 4-H BUILDING
14. CARNIVAL
CAMPING
15. SUPER BARN
16. AG BARN
17. DRAFT HORSES
and DIG IT DAYS
Horse Arena
12. ART BARN
Heritage Arts
Youth Art
WINNER’S CLUB
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13
12
14
15
16
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1
ADMISSION
GATE
ADMISSION
GATE
BUILDINGS & ATTRACTIONS
LOTTERY
ARENA and EXHIBIT
HALL
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