Northwest Montana Fair — Attraction in Kalispell

This fair located in Kalispell at the Flathead County fairgrounds is quite active and bustling for a population of this size. Lots of farm animals with a very active 4H community. The hog auctions are a big deal. Lots of free side shows: musicians, logger athletics, as well as things like raptor shows. There are the typical carnie rides and games. The big event though is the rodeo, which is on the national PRCA circuit. It has the highest level of rodeo competition in the area. Also, the highlight of the rodeo are the VERY exciting Indian Relay Races - if you haven't seen one, it is a must-see! After dark, when the sun goes down, it is fun to watch the people riding in the rides and trying their luck at the games. Many of the good places are Cash Only, so I recommend bringing some cash. Also, the rodeo music can get quite loud, so I suggest bringing some earplugs. Finally, for safety, I don't recommend letting kids wander unsupervised and even teenagers having a buddy system. Unfortunately, this is necessary in this day and age, but security was very present and...

Proper modern facilities for rent year round, two expo buildings allow for simultaneous events with adequate parking. Gas, Grocery and restaurants close, but shame on you if you don't eat on campus during the fair.

Acoustics in both expos marginal, but have enjoyed several indoor concerts and worked several retail events.

Not sure if the facility rents or lands public address/sound reinforcement...a telephone point of contact would he helpful for such questions. I would also ask for an after hours contact for the inevitable issues that arise during weddings and events.

Big campus, decent traffic control, usually a single entrance. Not sure how rodeo and 4H crowd coordinate self contained camping in Northeast corner, but ask for info on that too.

6.24.22 Great Food Truck Festival, all the greats, Plus music by KJMB and...

NW Montana fair and rodeo are always pretty good 2023 is a typical example. Quality of event services (food and beverage) seem to be down, substandard availability of common things like popcorn and Pepsi. BUT EMERGENCY RESPONSE to the injured rider in the Indian relay was truly a clown show. I have never seen such a poor response to get the injured rider out of the arena. The attending EMT in orange and driving UTV was a joke, the most unorganized snow I have ever whitenesses. The rider had to be immobilized prior to movement. He waited over 20 minutes for a ambulance to arrive. The arena is less than a mile from the hospital. They could have carried the rider there quicker. Emergency services at this rodeo...