Tickets are on sale now for one of Montana’s biggest annual events–the MontanaFair! This year’s event will take place Friday, August 12th through Saturday the 20th at MetraPark in Billings. Live entertainment is set to include Jason Derulo, Gabriel Iglesias “Fluffy,” and 3 Doors Down with Theory of a Dead Man.
MontanaFair is an agricultural celebration in the historic tradition of fairs. It is the region’s largest event with attendance of nearly a quarter of a million each year. Held at MetraPark in Billings, MontanaFair celebrates for nine days beginning the second weekend in August. Nearly 10,000 people will earn cash and ribbons for their entries which range from beer, wine, bunnies, crocheting, horticulture, horses, cattle, goats, sheep, pigs, petit-point, pickles, to hobbies, and arts and crafts.The Thomas Carnival operates the midway featuring rides and games. A shady park for kid’s rides accommodates families and the free Kid’s World exhibit nearby offers free games, activities, and a petting zoo for small children. Food choices are abundant at the fair featuring the traditional corn dog, BBQ, corn on the cob, ‘Vikings On a Stick’, fresh lemonade, and beer gardens. Stages around the grounds provide free entertainment that can include music, comedy, hypnosis, kid’s entertainment, variety acts, draft horses, and more.
Visit the Free Acts page to see this year’s free entertainment lineup. You can catch them all with your gate admission to MontanaFair. And make sure you catch the incredible local talent on the Community Stage. Night entertainment includes top notch concerts, supercross and PRCA Pro Rodeo. Get your tickets NOW at metrapark.com/events/2016/ montanafair/. •
