The Northwest Montana Fair opens
The 2022 Northwest Montana Fair & Rodeo opens Aug. 17 (today) at the Flathead County Fairgrounds in Kalispell and will feature a performance by country star Lee Brice, three nights of the Ram PRCA Rodeo, a stunt show at the Big Air Bash, a carnival and hundreds of exhibits as well as a host of animals on display.
Tickets for the rodeo and Big Air Bash are still available and can be purchased online at www.nwmtfair.com.
Lee Brice tickets are sold out.
A limited number of discounted Pay-One-Price Carnival tickets are on sale now at all Whitefish Credit Union branches, the fairgrounds office and the CHS store in Kalispell.
RAM PRCA RODEO
The Ram PRCA Rodeo runs August 18-20 and will feature world-class athletes from Canada and across the United States aiming for the National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas. Events include bareback, saddle bronc, steer wrestling, roping, team roping, barrel racing and bull riding. Adult tickets range from $30 to $35. General admission tickets for children ages six to 12 are $15, and children ages five and under sit free in the general admission area. As part of Senior/Kids Day on Aug. 18, seniors age 65 and older can purchase $15 rodeo tickets at the Senior Recreation Area for the Thursday evening rodeo.
BIG AIR BASH
The fair culminates Aug. 21 with the return of the Octane Addictions Big Air Bash, a motorcycle and snowmobile stunt show featuring riders who have competed and won medals at the X Games. Tickets for adults are $20, children ages six to 12 admission is $10 and children ages five and under sit free in the general admission area.
CARNIVAL
Purchased in advance, Pay One Price carnival tickets are $25 each and can be exchanged at carnival ticket booths for a wristband that allows one person unlimited rides on most attractions for one day. Tickets can be used every day of the carnival from August 17-21 and are the cheapest way to experience the rides. Fairgoers can purchase tickets until 5:00 PM on August 16 or while supplies last. Wristbands will also be available at all carnival ticket booths during the fair for $35 each.
ADMISSION OF FAIRS
Admission to the fair is a separate fee at the gate and costs $8 for adults and teens, $5 for seniors age 65 and older, and $5 for children ages six to 12. Children aged five and over are admitted free of charge. Fairgoers can save money by purchasing admission tickets through Aug. 19 or while supplies last at any Whitefish Credit Union branch in Kalispell, Columbia Falls or Whitefish during normal bank hours beginning Aug. 1. Advance admission tickets are $5 per person, regardless of age.
Thursday is Seniors/Children’s Day at the fair. Children 12 and under and seniors 65 and over are admitted to the grounds free of charge that day.
For more information about the Montana Northwest Fair and Rodeo or to purchase tickets to the event, visit www.nwmtfair.com or call (406) 758-5810.
