The 2020 Northwest Montana Fair and Rodeo’s deadline for exhibitors to submit entries for most 4-H, FFA and Open Class competitions is Aug. 1 at 4:30 p.m. The deadline to submit Agriculture and Horticulture entries is Aug. 15. Late entries cannot be accepted. No pre-entry is required for Floriculture or Dahlia/Gladiolus exhibits.

Exhibitors can view a digital version of the fair book and enter competitions at nwmtfair.com/fairbook. The book is printable and contains information about rules, premiums and more.

A self-service computer station is accessible in the fair office located on the south end of the grandstand building at 265 N. Meridian Road. For exhibitors needing assistance with their entries, fair staff are available to help at the fair office from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday and also from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 1.

The theme of this year’s fair is “Montana’s Best — Homegrown.” Fairgrounds Manager Mark Campbell said they selected this year’s theme because many people are choosing to stay close to home this summer and enjoy what Montana has to offer.

“The heart of the Northwest Montana Fair is the thousands of hand-crafted, homegrown and locally raised exhibits showcasing the interests, talents and livelihoods of local residents,” Campbell said.

Fairgoers can expect to see stringent sanitation and social-distancing safety measures in place throughout the fairgrounds.

“We are working closely with the Flathead City-County Health Department and vendors to produce the safest fair possible,” he said.

For more information about this year’s Northwest Montana Fair and Rodeo, visit nwmtfair.com or call 406-756-5810.