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Four competitive rodeo evenings have firm dates, while horse racing and several other competitions are announced without a day-by-day schedule. The nine-day fair also brings together the Mighty Thomas Carnival, fair-food vendors and commercial vendors at Montana ExpoPark.
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The competition program at the Montana State Fair extends beyond its four scheduled rodeo nights: the listing also includes two days of horse racing, 4-H livestock competitions and other competitive exhibits. But only the rodeo dates are specified, so visitors planning around the other contests will need to check for a more detailed schedule.
The fair listing brings together 4-H livestock competitions and competitive exhibits with carnival rides, exhibitions, food vendors and nearly 100 commercial vendors. The Mighty Thomas Carnival is among the named attractions. That mix gives visitors a choice between competition, rides and browsing, but the listing does not say which days the livestock competitions or exhibits take place.
Horse racing is scheduled for two days during the fair, though those dates are not identified. If a particular competition is the main reason for your visit, the fair’s overall nine-day span is not enough to determine which day to attend.
Further reading: Montana State Fair - Great Falls, MT | Central Montana ↗
Four nights of competitive rodeo are scheduled for August 4–7, with activities tied to each themed night. The listing separately announces six night-show performances and describes live music and comedy as part of the fair’s entertainment. It does not name the performers, give show times or assign the night shows to particular dates.
That distinction matters when choosing between a general fair visit and one built around a specific performance. The rodeo dates are a useful anchor; the other entertainment details are not yet a day-by-day itinerary.
Further reading: Montana State Fair - Great Falls, MT | Central Montana ↗
Montana ExpoPark has hosted the Montana State Fair since 1931. Great Falls’ local nickname, the Electric City, reflects a different part of the city’s history: hydroelectric dams were built along the Missouri River’s falls. That context helps place the fair in its home city without implying additional programming at the event.
Further reading: Montana State Fair - Great Falls, MT | Central Montana ↗ · Welcome to Central Montana | Central Montana Tourism Information ↗
The fair runs for nine days at 400 3rd St NW, Great Falls, MT.
Montana State Fair - Great Falls, MT | Central Montana ↗ · Calendar of Events | Central Montana Tourism Information ↗
The listing gives the fair dates but not daily opening or closing times. Rodeo is dated August 4–7; the two horse-racing days, livestock competitions, exhibits and individual night shows are not assigned specific dates or times.
The listing does not state an admission price, ticket options or booking details. It also does not say whether rides, food or vendor purchases are included in admission or what they cost.
The event listing describes the attractions and entertainment as suitable for all ages, but does not specify an age-based admission policy.
The listing provides (406) 727-8900 for event inquiries.
The event address is Montana ExpoPark, 400 3rd St NW, Great Falls, MT. The directions links can calculate a route from your starting point. The event listing does not give mode-specific transit, parking, entrance or accessibility details.
The fair listing dates four nights of competitive rodeo for August 4–7, 2027.
The listing says racing takes place on two days but does not identify those dates.
No admission price, ticket terms, or ride prices are stated in the event information.
No. The listing gives the fair dates but not daily opening or closing times.
400 3rd St NW, Great Falls, MT
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