Northwest Montana Fair and Rodeo tickets now available
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Jess Pope busts out of the chute on his horse Here I Am during bareback riding at the PRCA Rodeo during the Northwest Montana Fair & Rodeo on Friday, Aug. 16. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
Casey Kreider
Tickets are now on sale for grandstand events at the 2026 Northwest Montana Fair & Rodeo, scheduled for Aug. 12-16 at the Flathead County Fairgrounds in Kalispell.
The five-day event features a lineup of live music, professional rodeo and family entertainment, beginning with a concert by country music artist Walker Hayes on Wednesday, Aug. 12.
Known for chart-topping hits including "Fancy Like," "AA" and "You Broke Up With Me," Hayes has become one of country music's most recognizable performers, earning a reputation for energetic live shows and a blend of country and pop influences.
Reserved seating tickets are $75, and party pit tickets are $85. General admission tickets are $45.Children ages 5 and under are admitted to the general admission area free of charge. All tickets purchased prior to arriving at the fair include admission to the grounds. Gates will open at 7 p.m., and Hayes will take the stage at 8:30 p.m.
Rodeo Montana returns to the Flathead County Fairgrounds for three nights of pro-rodeo competition, Aug. 13-15. Presented by Three Rivers Bank of Montana and featuring award-winning PRCA stock contractor Cervi Rodeo, the event will showcase many of the sport's top competitors.
Among those expected to compete are Montana tie-down roping world champion Haven Meged and steer wrestling world champion Ty Erickson. Fans can also watch reigning stars including bareback riding world champion Rocker Steiner and three-time barrel racing world champion Brittany Pozzi Tonozzi.
Reserved seating tickets for the rodeo are $40, and general admission tickets for everyone over the age of 12 are $35. General admission tickets for children aged 6 to 12 are $20, and children ages 5 and under are admitted to the general admission area free of charge.
The fair concludes Sunday, Aug. 16, with the Malicious Monster Truck Show, presented by Straight Up Racing. Performances are scheduled for 1 and 5 p.m.
Each 90-minute show features nonstop monster truck action, including high-flying jumps, roaring engines and crushing obstacles. There is no intermission, allowing fans to enjoy continuous entertainment throughout each performance.
Ticket holders may enter the arena 45 minutes before each show for a pre-show experience featuring driver meet-and-greets, photo opportunities and an up-close look at the monster trucks before the action begins.
Reserved seating tickets are $25 and general admission tickets are $15. Children ages 5 and younger are admitted free with general admission seating for the monster truck show.
For more information about the 2026 Northwest Montana Fair & Rodeo, a complete schedule of events or to purchase tickets, visit www.nwmtfair.com or stop by the fair office during regular business hours.