Southwest Montana’s annual celebration of summer returns! The Big Sky Country State Fair sets up at the Gallatin County Fairgrounds July 15th–19th for another round of food, fun, music, and so much more!
This year’s night shows will feature country music star Chase Rice with openers Preston Cooper and Deerock, fellow country artist Morgan Wade with American Authors, and veteran rockers Stone Temple Pilots. Returning again this year, the free stage area will showcase regional talent of all varieties every night.
The Bozeman Roundup Ranch Rodeo is back on Saturday, followed on Sunday by the Barnyard Brawl: Mutton Bustin’, calf scramble and kids’ chicken chase. In addition to the carnival rides and games, the Fair will feature several fun-filled and animal-packed activities, Radatz Magic, Joe Gandelman: Comic Ventriloquist, Outer Space Buddies, trapeze masters the Flying Royals, Montana Action Paintball, Dock Diving Dogs and petting zoo, among others.
Also find additional events before enjoying late night music and dancing in the Biergarten. Check the motor sports area for the Mud Drag, Tough Truck & Side by Side Race and more. And as always, the livestock barn will feature animals all week long. Food Row and vendors also on-site.
Grounds entertainment included with Fair admission, excluding night shows and rodeo. Advance admission is $12 for adults, $5 for youth 6–12, free for those 5 and under, and $8 for seniors 62+. Concert tickets include fair admission day of. Carnival and rodeo admission sold separately. Weekly passes also available through the Fair website.
Gates open at 11am and close at 11pm daily, and 6pm on Sunday. Barn and 4-H hours begin at 8am, Wednesday through Friday, 8am on Saturday and 9am on Sunday. Visit www.gallatincountyfairgrounds.com for presale tickets, event hours, and additional information about all of this year’s festivities. The Big Sky Country State Fair is July 15th–19th at Gallatin County Fairgrounds. •
