NW Montana Fair and Rodeo opens Aug. 17

The 2022 Northwest Montana Fair & Rodeo opens Aug. 17 at the Flathead County Fairgrounds in Kalispell and will feature a performance by country star Lee Brice, three nights of Ram PRCA Rodeo, a Big Air Bash motorcycle stunt show, a carnival and hundreds of exhibits.

Tickets for the rodeo and Big Air Bash are still available and can be purchased online at www.nwmtfair.com.

A limited number of discounted “Pay-One-Price” tickets for the carnival 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 Aug. 18-20 and will feature world-class athletes 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 $30 to $35. General admission tickets for children ages six to 12 are $15, and children ages five and under are seated free of charge in the general admission area. As part of Senior/Kids Day on Aug. 18, Seniors ages 65 and over can purchase $15 rodeo tickets at the Senior Rest Area for Thursday evening’s rodeo.

BIG AIR BASH

The fair culminates Aug. 21 with the return of the popular Octane Addictions Big Air Bash, a motorcycle and snowmobile stunt show featuring riders who have competed and medaled in the X Games. 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.

CARNIVAL

Purchased in advance, the “Pay One Price” carnival tickets cost $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. The tickets can be used any one day of the carnival from Aug. 17-21 and are the lowest priced way to experience the rides. Fairgoers can purchase the tickets until 5 p.m. on Aug. 16 or while supplies last. Wristbands will also be available at all carnival ticket booths during the fair for $35 each.

FAIRGROUNDS ADMISSION

Admission onto the fairgrounds is a separate fee at the gate and costs $8 for adults and teens, $5 for seniors ages 65 and over, and $5 for children ages six to 12. Children ages five and under are admitted free of charge. Fairgoers can save money by purchasing admission tickets until Aug. 19 or while supplies last at any Whitefish Credit Union branch in Kalispell, Columbia Falls or Whitefish during normal banking hours beginning Aug. 1. Advance admission tickets are $5 per person, regardless of age.

Thursday is Senior/Kids Day at the fair. Children ages 12 and under and seniors ages 65 and over are admitted to the fairgrounds free of charge that day.

For more information about the Northwest Montana Fair & Rodeo or to purchase event tickets, visit www.nwmtfair.com or call (406) 758-5810.