The 2017 Northwest Montana Fair and Rodeo is scheduled for Aug. 16-20 at the Flathead County Fairgrounds with a theme of “Celebrate!” The fair will feature a performance by rising country star Dustin Lynch on Aug. 16. Tickets for the concert and all other grandstand events are now available for purchase at the fairgrounds office and on the fair’s website.

Lynch’s self-titled debut hit No. 1 on Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart in 2012. The album’s lead single, “Cowboys and Angels,” exceeded platinum sales status and ended the year as one Billboard’s Top 5 Country Songs of 2012. His second album included hits “Hell of a Night” and “Where It’s At.” The first single from Lynch’s soon-to-be-released third album, “Seein’ Red”, has earned the up-and-comer further acclaim.

General admission adult tickets for the Lynch concert are $32, reserved seating tickets are $40, and party-pit tickets are $45. General admission tickets for children ages six to 12 are $20, and children ages five and under are seated free of charge in the general admission area. All tickets purchased prior to arriving at the fair include admission to the grounds. The concert is sponsored by Kalispell Toyota and Northwest Toyota Dealers.

The Ram PRCA Rodeo runs Aug. 17-19 and will feature world-class competitors from Canada and throughout the United States aiming for the National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas. Events include bareback, saddle bronc, steer wrestling, tie-down roping, team roping, barrel racing and bull riding. Adult tickets range from $20 to $24, with seniors admitted for $10 to the general seating area on Aug. 17. General admission tickets for children ages six to 12 are $10, and children ages five and are seated free of charge in the general admission area.

The fair culminates in a demolition derby on Aug. 20 with drivers competing for cash prizes. Adult tickets are $20, children ages six to 12 are admitted for $10, and children ages five and under are seated free of charge in the general admission area.

To purchase event tickets or for more information about the 2017 Northwest Montana Fair and Rodeo, visit www.nwmtfair.com or call the fairgrounds office at 406-758-5810.