MontanaFair 2018 by Billings Gazette

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4-H Happenings.................................................................. 14 MontanaFair Fair All Star Lineup.........................................4 MontanaFair Fair Food and Fun..........................................4 MontanaFair Fair Master Schedule........................... 10-11 MontanaFair Fair Stage Performances........................... 16 MontanaFair Fair Thomas Carnival.................................. 15 MontanaFair Fair attractions...............................................5

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onday is a big day for Seniors and Buddies at MontanaFair. Senior Day features a free lunch and entertainment with Marty Davis inside Rimrock Auto Arena. Later that night, the fair couples up with KULR8 Buddy Night where Mighty Thomas Carnival wristbands are two for the price of one from 6pm to Midnight. New video production at the Northern Hotel Grandstands should make Supercross on Tuesday, August 14, rip it up. SuperCross is pro-

duced for MontanaFair by the Billings Motorcycle Club, presented by Archie Cochrane Ford, and sponsored by Singh Contracting. This year the scoreboard will have a bigger and more visible scoring screen. This will make it easier for race fans to get into the action. Supercross will also be presenting a special “Pack the Place in Pink” race to help raise funds for a local charity focused on breast cancer awareness. Wednesday is one of the best days of the week if you are on a budget. Wendy’s

Kids Day at MontanaFair gets all children 12 and under free gate admission with coupon at Billings Wendy’s locations. The Lithia RAM Trucks present Yellowstone River Roundup PRCA Rodeo, sponsored by Shipton’s Big R, will cap off the MontanaFair evening entertainment with performances on August 16, 17, and 18 at the Northern Hotel Grandstands. The YRR has raised the bar each year and has been honored by the PRCA and WPRA for continued improvements and the condition of the rodeo grounds.

Tickets are available at the MetraPark Box Office, by phone at 406-256-2422, and online at MontanaFair.com and MetraPark.com. All arena concerts and grandstand performances begin at 7pm with the exception of Supercross, which starts at 6pm. Don’t miss a special prerodeo program Friday night at the rodeo beginning at 6:45.

Art Barn Challenge Anyone who has lived in Montana knows the weather will always be a hot topic. Mainly because the weather never stops changing. With that in mind, the 2018 MontanaFair Art Barn challenge is named “Weather or Not.” The idea of this year’s competition is to show weather in Montana in a unique and artistic form. “The weather is a massive creative force in Montana,” said Art Barn Superintendent, Catherine Dove. “We wanted to turn the artistic community loose on the beauty nature exposes and capture the very best of it for MontanaFair.” The Art Barn is the home of the Fine Arts competitions at MontanaFair. Inside the Art Barn’s home at Cedar Hall on the grounds, you’ll find great photography, paintings, drawings with various mediums, murals, wall hangings, and metal sculptures. Another special event at the Art Barn is Sunday. MSUB Art Department students will be showcasing Quik Draw portraits in the Art Barn at 1 p.m. Some of the art created by the students will be available for purchase. In general, almost all of Please see Welcome, 7

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All Star Lineup MontanaFair Brings Big Names to Billings

Kelly Clarkson

elly Clarkson has sold over 25 million albums and 45 million singles worldwide. She also scored over 100 number ones on the various Billboard charts. Her accolades include three Grammy Awards, three MTV Video Kelly Music Awards, Clarkson four American Music Awards, and two Academy of Country Music Awards. Billboard hailed Clarkson as “one of pop music’s greatest singers” and honored her with the Powerhouse Award for her vocals. Known as a versatile singer, Clarkson became the first artist in history to top each of Billboard’s pop, adult contemporary, adult pop, country and dance charts. She was ranked nineteenth on VH1’s list of 100 Greatest Women in Music. Clarkson has also ventured into film, television, and writing children’s books. She currently serves as a coach on the television competition series The Voice.

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Dustin Lynch

Bret Michaels

Her current album, Meaning of Life, debuted at number two on the Billboard top 200 chart.

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settled for second. He received his first major nomination for best new country artist from the Academy of Country Music in 2014. His current single is Good Girl from a yet to be released album.

With five number one songs on the country music charts in just 5 years, Dustin Lynch has it all going for him. Songs like Small Town Boy, Mind Reader, and Seein’ Red put Lynch in the Bret Michaels forefront of today’s country Bret Michaels hits the music. Lynch has released three albums. One of those stage at MontanaFair Sunalbums topped the Billboard day, August 12. After his chart while the other two career as lead singer for the

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rock band Poison, Michaels has released several solo recordings including the soundtrack album to the movie A Letter from Death Row, Songs of Life, in 2003. Michaels has appeared in several movies and TV shows, including as a judge on the talent show Nashville Star. He starred in the hit VH1 reality show Rock of Love with Bret Michaels and its sequels, then released Rock My World. In 2006, Hit Parader ranked Michaels at #40 on their list of greatest Heavy metal singers of all-time. Michaels is well known for his charity work. He and his band visited troops at Al Asad Air Base on October 6, 2007, while on a tour of U.S. bases in Iraq in support of Armed Forces Entertainment. Michaels has also been involved with Operation Homefront- a charity that provides emergency financial and other assistance to the families of service members and wounded warriors. In addition, Michaels earned $640,000 for the American Diabetes Association for competing in and ultimately winning the Celebrity Apprentice 3.

econd only to rides and shows as an attraction at MontanaFair is the food. Forty-nine food vendors bring tasty fabulous fair food to the midway for this one time eating indulgence. There are six new vendors looking to grab your taste buds. German food grabs you right away with Oktoberfest bringing their delicious German food to the fair. You can almost smell the kraut and brats. Santanhas will be new with specialty gourmet sloppy joes ready for eating. Bull Mountain Grille will show off their prime rib sandwich at the fair and if you are in the mood for breakfast, Bull Mountain Grille will have it all day long. This year, Dickey’s BBQ comes to the fair with their award winning BBQ, gourmet dogs, and a bit of kettle korn to round out a single food refuel on the midway. After all this, it’s time for dessert. Candy Town USA makes its fair appearance with specialty waffles and old fashioned candy to handle your sweet tooth. If that’s not enough sugary sweetness, Bailey’s ice cream novelties are always great—especially when the temperature hits 90 and Ben Yay’s has delicious authentic French Beignets to meet another kind of sweetness. Viking on a Stick is back with the Sons of Norway, Italian with Giovanni’s New York Italian Sausages, A Taste of Asia and Khanthaly’s Egg Rolls covers the oriental food choices, Fat Taco and La Salsa Mexican Grill is here with south of the border fare. All your traditional fabulous fair food favorites are here. Foot long corn dogs, chicken skewers, cowpies, fry bread, turkey legs, and more. When you come to the fair, come hungry. The MontanaFair Lunch Bunch is back with a great way for you to come to the fair on your lunch break and pay no gate admission. Lunch Bunch runs Monday through Friday from 12 noon to 2pm. It works like this. Pay $5 to get into the fairgrounds. Eat what you want. If you leave before 2pm, you get your $5 returned. Lunch Bunch is a great way to appease your once-a-year need for great fair food at MontanaFair.

MT Fair attractions H ere We Go with MontanaFair opening its nine-day run August 10 with big time new concerts, new rides from the Mighty Thomas Carnival, a new themed day—Service to America Day, a new high flying high diving stunt team, and a few classic acts from past fairs. Monta na Fa i r’s Pepsi Entertainment Series stepped up big time this year with pop superstar and the winner of this year’s “The Voice” competition, Kelly Clarkson hitting the main stage at Rimrock Auto Arena August 11. Country music star Dustin Lynch brings country back to MontanaFair for the first time in three years and kicks off the fair Friday night, August 10. Bret Michaels brings the rock to the fair with his show Sunday August 12.

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customers time and we want to get you back to your summer fun faster and what says fun more than the MontanaFair?” says Mint’s president Chris Friesen. “When you refresh your ride at Mint, not only will you receive admission to the MontanaFair we will you get your car clean, dry, and shiny in under 5 minutes so you can feel all excitement of the rides, food, and entertainment at the MontanaFair faster.” You’ll see the Mint SmartWash Express Line manned every day at the Main Gate of MontanaFair.

Wendy’s Kid’s Day When people think of the MontanaFair its the smells of funnel cakes and corn dogs come to life, the bright lights of the Midway appearing and the sound of laughter in the air. Many of those laughs come from kids giggling after getting off a ride or winning big at one of the many carnival games. This year you will hear the laughter the loudest on Wendy’s Kids’ Day Wednesday, August 15th. Wendy’s provides free admission for children 12 and under at MontanaFair from noon to 5pm. In order to take advantage of this terrific free deal, you must pick up your coupon in advance from any Billings Wendy’swhile supplies last. Wentana, the local Billings based Wendy’s franchise group, is excited to be the kids’ day sponsor for the second year in a row and takes pride in giving back to the communities it calls home. Its community outreach can be seen across various sponsorships and partnerships including Big Sky State Games, Saturday Live and each sporting event played at Wendy’s Field at Daylis Stadium.

If you were smart, you already have your tickets to MontanaFair. Now if there was just an Expressway that could get you in the gate fast and on your way to the food, rides, and fun. There is. For the first time this year, MontanaFair and Mint SmartWash created the Mint SmartWash Express Lane so people can enjoy all that MontanaFair offers faster than ever before. By being a Mint Member or with your next carwash purchase, you’ll be able to skip the crowds with free admission to the MontanaFair and gain access to the Mint Express Line located at the main gate. “The idea,” said MontanaFair General Manager Bill Dutcher, “is to provide a location for Singh Contracting Presents people to get express access to the grounds. Mint SmartWash SuperCross sponsored by provides Express car washes in Archie Cochrane Ford 5 minutes at their new location When you love MotoCross as across the street from the MontanaFair grounds. Our lane at much as Harvey Singh at Singh MontanaFair will be even faster.” Contracting loves MotoCross, “The team at Mint values our you can do a couple of different

things. First is find a great rider to start your own MotoCross team, Singh MX with Tristan Alexander as the rider. Second is to sponsor everything MotoCross you can to help support the sport. Again this year, Singh Contracting presents MontanaFair SuperCross sponsored by Archie Cochrane Ford. The Billings Motorcycle Club produces the show for the fair. This year, the club is looking to produce their biggest Super Cross event ever at the Northern Hotel Grandstands during MontanaFair. Tuesday night’s Super Cross will Pack the Place in Pink. The local breast cancer charity foundation will be the focal point of this year’s event. Topping off a night of Super Cross action will be a special Pit Bike Race at intermission. This special relay race will put up to 20 teams facing off on the Super Cross track at MontanaFair to raise money for breast cancer awareness and treatment. Tweaks have been made on the video programming for the event. New this year, the Singh Contracting scoreboard will keep Super Cross race fans up to the moment with the position of their favorite riders in all the classes. By prioritizing the race order, the scoreboard will add to the enjoyment and excitement of the event. The Super Cross track construction from flat ground takes a lot of work. Three days of effort go into forming the track each year. Tractor & Equipment Supply provides the equipment to build and remove the Super Cross track for fair and Rick Dittus is the track designer and supervisor. Tickets are available for the Singh Contracting Presents SuperCross sponsored by Archie Cochrane Ford through the MetraPark Box Office or online at MontanaFair.com. General admission seating to Supercross is included with your MontanaFair ValuPass.

Bear Laser Tag from Worden. The company, in its first year of operation, gives fairgoers the opportunity to play in any condition. Indoors, outdoors, in lighted areas or in a darkened space, Bad Bear Laser Tag can provide lots of fun, active entertainment for the family. Bad Bear Laser Tag is Billings ONLY Laser Tag Experience with Indoor and Mobile missions for all ages. They can provide entertainment at birthday parties, family reunions, corporate events or any kind of get together. Bad Bear Laser Tag will be in the Sandstone Building at MontanaFair in the southwest corner of the fairgrounds near Billings Clinic/Children’s Hospital Colorado Kids World area.

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One of the best afternoons the MontanaFair staff had at the 2017 fair was 30 minutes invested playing Ultimate Paintball in the Heritage Building. The play was fast and fun. There was real team building involved in the play and the energy and excitement was huge for us. Somebody, to the delight of the entire crew, shot one of the upper management people between the eyes during one of the rounds. It is a safe, but also adrenaline filled game. Ultimate Paintball gives guests another unique way to have fun at MontanaFair. There is a target practice range to get a feel for how the equipment works and two different interactive play courses for teams or individuals to play. All required safety equipment is provided, a semi auto gun, mask, compressed air fills, and paintballs. Everything you need to battle it out. The paint used does not stain, but a brightly colored shirt is also provided for those that want to keep as clean as possible. Diamond Paintball will produce Ultimate Paintball for the second year. The company has an outdoor location on 64th Street West in operation all during the summer and fall. School clubs, school parties, team building, birthday parties, or just about Bad Bear Laser Tag any activity where people gather Another brand new fun at- to have fun gets better with Ultitraction to MontanaFair is Tag- mate Paintball. tical Laser Tag presented by Bad The Ultimate Paintball loca-

tion at MontanaFair will be open until 12 a.m. each night of MontanaFair.

Montana811 day The superhighway of today is not asphalt but the amount of cables, pipes, drainage, and conduit running underground across a large part of Montana. Montana 811 is teaming with MontanaFair to highlight the need to call them before you dig.

EEC Shuttle Bus There are 189 acres making up the MontanaFair/MetraPark campus. More than 3000 parking spaces and 925,000 square feet of paved parking are available on the grounds. With space that large, you want to save as many steps as you can before you get to the midway and the great fair food. One of Billings top design and construction firms, EEC, is the sponsor of the MontanaFair parking shuttles. The shuttles make their runs regularly throughout the entire fair moving people from the large upper parking lot at the grounds to the main gate. There are multiple shuttle stops in front of the arena, in front of Montana Pavilion, and at the stairwell at the foot of the lower parking lot leading to the arena. The EEC/MontanaFair parking shuttle is absolutely free. The shuttles run from noon to midnight each day of the fair. Catch a parking shuttle at the bright red EEC MontanaFair shuttle signs at locations in the fairgrounds parking lots.

Dana Bowman and Service to America Day MontanaFair and the Billings Breakfast Exchange Club focuses a lot of attention on veterans and those who have served America in the military. Past years have included salutes to World War 2 vets, women in the military, Vietnam, and Korean War veterans. Service comes in many forms. For 2018, the day has a new name and a broader purpose. Service to America day will continue to recognize the military veterans and their service to our country. Please see Attractions, 6

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Attractions Continued from 5 Additionally, the day will focus on the service others give to our nation and our community. Police, fire, EMT’s, and sheriff’s deputies give their own service to us. MontanaFair and the Breakfast Exchange Club want to salute their service on this day too. Corey Hasiak is President of the Exchange Club. “Supporting our military and first responders is one of three primary missions for the Billings Breakfast Exchange Club. We are pleased to be able to broaden the reach of this day and continue to highlight the men and women who serve. “ Any member of these groups will get admission to MontanaFair at no charge with the support of the Breakfast Exchange Club. There are a number of special activities planned through the day. It all starts with American flags being distributed by Breakfast Exchange Club members as guests come through the main gate of MontanaFair. The special pre-rodeo program begins at 6:45. Highlights include a special commemorative MontanaFair Challenge Coin will be given to any veteran or first responder on their entry to the rodeo, the ROTC program from MSUB presenting colors, and a spectacular skydive into the MontanaFair grounds by former member of the Army’s Golden Knights elite parachute jumping team, retired Army Sergeant Dana Bowman. Bowman’s jump and appearance is sponsored by Harvey Singh of Singh Contracting. Bowman was severely injured in a midair collision during a training jump in 1994. He became a double amputee as a result of his injuries. Nine months later, he turned this tragedy into a triumph when he became the first double amputee to reenlist in the United States Army. Bowman re-enlisted in the United States Army airborne style, skydiving with his commander into the ceremony, making his dream a reality. This achievement is just one example of Bowman’s many successes under adverse circumstances. After Dana’s re-enlistment, he became the U.S. Parachute Team’s lead speaker and recruiting commander. Dana has been fortunate to have the opportunity to let his speeches touch so many from the physically challenged to the able-bodied. He strives to show physically challenged people can still work and excel in today’s society and military. Dana emphasizes the words amputee and uselessness are not synonymous. Dana retired from the United States

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Army in 1996. He received his Bachelor of is open. The Yellowstone River Roundup Science degree in commercial aviation at Cowboy Club is the biggest sponsor of the the University of North Dakota in May of event each year. With money being the focus, this event 2000. always attracts the best rodeo cowboys. The prize money is the magnet for these Lithia RAM Trucks present competitors. Lithia RAM Trucks presents Yellowstone River Roundup the Yellowstone River Roundup sponsored by Shipton’s Big R is one of the top 4 rodeos sponsored by Shipton’s Big R in prize money in the PRCA in Montana MontanaFair made a major change in and has the biggest available purse heading its rodeo programming in 2010. The pro- into the Wrangler NFR. gramming switch to become a PRCA sancSponsorship is always a big part of how tioned rodeo has really paid off for the fans. the rodeo purses continue to grow in BillThe sanctioned rodeo attracts the very best ings. Support from the three Billings Shipcowboys in the world to ride in Billings Au- ton’s Big R locations as the rodeo’s primary gust 16-18 at the Northern Hotel Grand- sponsor, DISH Network, one of the nation’s stands. top satellite programming providers, and The calendar favors the rodeo. Sep- Briggs Distributing, the local distributor of tember is the final month cowboys can Miller/Coors products are essential to the earn cash toward their positioning for the rodeo. Wrangler National Finals Rodeo. Only the Shipton’s Big R always has a big part in top 15 cowboys in bareback riding, steer the Yellowstone River Roundup. You’ll see wrestling, team roping (headers and heel- the hands wearing bright red Shipton’s Big ers), saddle bronc riding, tie-down roping, R vests. Shipton’s Big R also provides the WPRA barrel racing and bull riding events prizes for guests during breaks in the rodeo earn their way to Vegas. Standings are de- action. You might be able to grab a Wrantermined by cash won and cash is deter- gler t-shirt fired into the stands from the mined by the cowboy’s performance. grounds. Another favorite for the kids are The Cowboy Club at MontanaFair is one the stick horses You can also save big at the of the biggest reasons for the large purses. rodeo with a Wrangler purchase at ShipThe members only club has donated nearly ton’s Big R. Check any of the three Billings $200,000 collectively in prize money for locations for details on the offer. Coors is a major sponsor of PRCA rodeo the rodeo. The Cowboy Club is a group of local rodeo fans who love to see great ro- and a major buyer of Montana grown bardeo. The support the club makes it possible ley. Each night of the event, the Downtown for the high quality of rodeo you will see Billings Exchange Club will offer a feaat MontanaFair. Membership to the club tured Coors or Miller product for sale in the

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Northern Hotel Grandstands. DISH Network is the exclusive provider of satellite services to MontanaFair. You can find DISH Network products near the Maingate of the grounds. For the past several years, you can always find 7 or 8 of the top 10 all around cowboys in the world on our rodeo program. Rodeo performances begin each night at 7pm. Slack occurs each afternoon around 1pm. Slack is the rodeo equivalent of having too many performers and not enough time. This event will receive over 600 entries for performance slots in the night time gorounds. That’s way too many cowboys and cowgirls for a 2-hour rodeo. The names at Slack are dependent on the draw from the PRCA which happens a few days before the event. One of the great enhancements MontanaFair has for the rodeo is the video scoreboard programming. The Singh Contracting scoreboard operation is a fourman job and includes two high definition cameras to bring the rodeo action directly to you. Rodeo is fast and it’s easy to miss something in real time. The slo-motion replays and up to the moment scoring keeps fans in the middle of the action. Lithia RAM Trucks presents the Yellowstone River Roundup. RAM is a major presenter of the PRCA across the country including the RAM National Circuit Finals Rodeo. Shipton’s Big R is the exclusive western store sponsor of the Yellowstone Please see Attractions, 7

Attractions Continued from 6 River Roundup as they have been since the inception in 2010. Rodeo ticket prices are $28 for premium seats, $25 for reserved seating. General admission to the rodeo is $18. Kids 12 and under have a special $14 general admission ticket. Fair admission is included with the purchase of a rodeo ticket. Tickets are online at MontanaFair.com, by phone at 800-366-8538 or 406-2522422, at the MetraPark Box Office.

Billings Clinic/ Children’s Hospital Colorado Kids’ World The center of business in Billings and Yellowstone County is in the downtown medical corridor, featuring Billings Clinic. The center of MontanaFair is the

Mighty Thomas Carnival, featuring all the kids’ rides and attractions. This year, Billings Clinic has combined with their partners at Children’s Hospital Colorado to make the area even better. The Billings Clinic/ Children’s Hospital Colorado Kids’ World has expanded to feature 32 rides, attractions, and games sure to entertain the young in your family. Mighty Thomas Carnival President/Owner John Hanschen, “with the sponsorship from these two great medical facilities, we were able to acquire and place more activities for kids. The Kids’ World attraction will be even better with this support.” Billings Clinic and Children’s Hospital Colorado formed a care alliance between the two facilities in 2017. The goal of the alliance is to provide children and their families with the highest level of coordinated medical care as close to home as possible. This al-

liance streamlines the coordination of care between the two organizations to ensure the right care at the right time at the right location. Children’s Hospital Colorado in Aurora is one of the top 10 children’s hospitals in the United States. Focusing on improving pediatric care was a major reason for the formation of the alliance. Seeing smiles on the faces of children is the end goal of both MontanaFair and Billings Clinic. We have a long standing relationship with Children’s Hospital Colorado,” said Dr. Michelle Pierson, Chair of Pediatrics at Billings Clinic, “The Care Alliance serves to strengthen that relationship and further enhances the high quality of pediatric care we provide to patients right here at home. Billings Clinic is proud to have the largest pediatric specialty group Please see Attractions, 8

Welcome Continued from 2 the art on display in the Art Barn will be available for sale by the artist. You can get a first look at all the art at MontanaFair during the Art Barn opening reception, Friday August 10 at 6pm.

MSU Billings Day MSU Billings Day at MontanaFair is Sunday, August 12, and the day is packed with activities for alumni and friends of the University. All Montana State University Billings and Eastern Montana College alumni with an invitation postcard from the University receive free gate admission to MontanaFair, plus $3 off ride wristbands for the day. You can also bring your postcard coupon in for 10 percent off your purchase at the MSUB mobile campus store at the fairgrounds August 12 only!

Events kick off with a flag-raising ceremony and the singing of the National Anthem by the MSUB music department at 12 p.m. Then, MSUB Art Department students will be showcasing Quik Draw portraits in the Art Barn of MontanaFair at 1 p.m. Some of the art created by the students will be available for purchase. Catch a variety of acts under the Northern Hotel Grandstands from 1 to 4 p.m. MSUB student and alumni musical groups, Arterial Drive and Old Souls, will be jamming under the grandstands. Returning to MontanaFair, the Molecular Midway is on stage at 2 p.m., showing more ways to have fun with science and technology. Take a break from the summer sun and meet the new MSUB Chancellor Dr. Daniel Edelman for an alumni and friends social under the Northern Hotel Grandstands from 2 to 4 p.m. Enjoy free beer and ice cream, while supplies last.

Be sure to stick around for the MSUB Day at Monp.m. tanaFair finale at 4  under the Northern Hotel Grandstands, where you’ll have the chance to win prizes and giveaways. Throughout the day, the City College fire truck will be at MontanaFair to highlight the work the school does in fire prevention and other trade-related programs. You can also leave a lasting legacy in a walkway near the new Yellowstone Science and Allied Health Building by purchasing a personalized engraved brick. Order forms and sample bricks will be available under the Grandstands at MontanaFair. If you’re a MSUB or EMC alum and don’t want to miss your free MontanaFair admission, make sure to update your contact information at msubillings.edu/ alumni. Call (406) 247-5781 to speak to the MSU Billings Alumni Foundation with questions about MSUB Day at MontanaFair events.

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Attractions Continued from 7 in our area, because we, with our partners at CHCO, are committed to kids and want them to have the best chance at a happy, fulfilling childhood.” The additional rides and smiles from the partnership makes the 2018 MontanaFair even more special for kids. You can visit the Billings Clinic/Children’s Hospital Colorado Kids’ World on the southwest corner of the MontanaFair every day.

Love Billings Day Love Billings Day, Saturday August 18, is an extension of the Love Billings Campaign started by Connoisseur Media. The idea began as a campaign to use the company’s radio stations in Billings to focus on a bullying problem in local schools. Using the combined media resources along with local businesses became a powerful way to raise awareness about the dangers of bullying and make Billings an even better place to live, work, play and raise a family. Each year since its inception, the campaign has worked to help local organizations with fundraising and awareness programs. During 2018, Love Billings has promoted many different organizations including: Montana Warrior Run for the American Legion Comedy Because Bright and Beautiful The programs of the Love Billings campaign have provided over $50,000 in inkind advertising during the past year.

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nesses and resources available in the arena for seniors to view and sample leading up to the lunch. “It has been amazing to be a partner with Senior Day at the Fair since 2010 and to have a special day for those of us over 60 to attend,” said Bee Ann Melichar, Executive Director of the Adult Resource Alliance. “It will be so comfortable to have the meal, information tables, ice cream and the entertainment all indoors where it is air conditioned this year.” The first Seniors Day at MontanaFair in 2010 drew nearly 500 participants. This year, the expectation is for more than 1200 seniors to enjoy a great day at MontanaFair. Shuttles and golf carts, and the Shrine Train will be available to help transport Senior Day individuals on the grounds. The Western One out of every six people in Yellow- Ranch Animal Expo will open early as will stone County is a senior. To honor and other fair buildings. salute the contributions of this group of citizens to our community, MontanaFair Sneak a Peek Friday, designates Monday August 13 as Senior Buddy Night Monday Day at MontanaFair. By the time Monday rolls around at Admission to MontanaFair is free to seniors. There are buses running to and from MontanaFair, nearly 100,000 people have senior communities in Yellowstone Coun- already ridden or visited the 60+ attracty to make sure seniors can get to the fair. tions in the Mighty Thomas Carnival. Yellowstone County Adult Resource Alli- They’ve eaten nearly $1 million dollars of ance provides a free senior lunch. You need fabulous fair food and watched three great to have a ticket for the meal and these are concerts in Rimrock Auto Arena. available at the Senior Centers and Meal That just means the fair is getting startSites across Yellowstone County with some ed. Senior Day kicks off Monday at Monavailable at the door the day of the event. Certain fair buildings and attractions tanaFair and the action really gets cranking will open early on Senior Day for the ben- on KULR8 Buddy Night with the Mighty efit of our guests. Thomas Carnival starting at 6pm. Country singer Marty Davis will be on Buddy Night is one of the lowest cost the Timesquare Furniture Community ways to ride the rides at MontanaFair each Stage inside Rimrock Auto Arena as the year. It’s very simple. Buy one carnival ride featured entertainer during lunch. wristband for $30, get the second wristThere are a number of different busi- band free. All you need is a buddy to share

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the night. That’s what MontanaFair is all about. Another great way to save money at MontanaFair is to come early. You can set your schedule by it. MontanaFair’s official starting date is always the second Saturday in August. This means the fair can start as early as August 7 or as late as August 13 depending on how the dates fall on the calendar. Sneak-A Peek was originally designed to give people a head start on fair fun by opening rides and letting people onto the fairgrounds to get their fair fix early. It has morphed into the day you see now. Gates opening at 4pm. Rides cranking up by 6pm. A concert, Dustin Lynch this year, is always on the schedule. And the fair food and beverages are readily available. Not every building or program is running on Sneak-A-Peek night, but some of the biggest and most visible parts of the fair are ready for you to sample. There’s one space you should definitely check. The Art Barn has its opening reception on Sneak A Peak night. Sneak A Peek night kicks off MontanaFair at 4pm August 10. Many of the discount offers to MontanaFair expire at 4pm August 10. Getting your fair tickets early will help your budget. Check MontanaFair.com for specials.

St. Vincent Healthcare Foundation Brain Injury Awareness Each day, the most valuable thing you possess goes uncovered, unprotected and is a split-second away from a potential life changing incident. That most valuable thing is your brain. St. Vincent Healthcare Foundation and Brain Injury Alliance of Montana are teaming up with MontanaFair on Thursday, August 16 for Brain Injury Awareness Day at MontanaFair. Any guests who bring a new, CPSC approved helmet for donation will receive free admission to the fair and the Yellowstone River Roundup. Brain injuries can occur during a variety of recreational activities – bicycle riding, sporting events, motorcycle riding, and rodeos. A recent story in the Billings Gazette described the brain injury suffered by Wyoming rodeo competitor, Dustin Martinez. Martinez had been rodeoing his entire life and couldn’t bear the thought of not being able to pursue his passion. “This is just something I’ve done since I was 4,” said the Panhandle State bull rider, who took ninth at the College National Finals Rodeo. “I started with sheep, rode calves, steers, bulls on up, and just was brought up rodeoing my whole life. Didn’t know anything else, kind of, and when they were telling me that ... man, reality kind of hit.” By “that,” he meant the fact that his rodeo career was possibly finished.

Martinez spent five and a half months recovering from a concussion; an injury that once looked like it might be careerending. Years ago, that probably wouldn’t have been a consideration in the roughand-tumble world of rodeo. But, as in other high-contact sports, some rodeo competitors now view head injuries as more serious than bodily ones. Brain injury is one of the most preventable public safety risks in the United States. “Around 40-percent of all emergency room trauma cases at St. Vincent Healthcare involve a brain injury. Many of which could have been prevented with proper safety protection,” said St. Vincent Neurologist, Jeffrey Mosser, MD. “You always want to wear appropriate helmet and head protection while recreating.” Recreational helmet use in Montana is well below the national average. In Montana, only riders under 18 are required to wear a helmet. The universal helmet requirement law passed in the Montana Legislature was repealed in 1977. Yellowstone County and Billings have the highest rate of motorcycle crash fatalities in Montana. Whatever you ride or drive, the use of a helmet can prevent tragedy. St. Vincent Healthcare and Brain Injury Alliance of Montana will distribute the donated helmets to patients and community members in need of proper head protection.

Big Sky Steel Rodeo Night Every year, MontanaFair is the biggest event in the state. Just like there’s a difference in rodeo bulls, fairs, or festivals, there’s a difference in steel companies. Billings locally owned and operated Big Sky Steel is a new sponsor of MontanaFair. Big Sky Steel has carved out a position as the place to go when you want the best prices on copper wire and recycled metals. The company completed an expansion and relocation of some of their operation to Lockwood on both Lockwood Road and the South Frontage Road. Now all Big Sky Steel products and services are in the same large footprint. This positive move allows locally owned Big Sky Steel to offer innovative solutions and competitive pricing. One of innovations at Big Sky Steel is the monthly Scrap Stakes drawing for prizes and cash. Customers enter to win when they bring scrap to the facility. In July, tickets to MontanaFair will be awarded to winners. There is also special “Tough as Steel” seating section at the rodeo this year, exclusive to Big Sky Steel winners. Big Sky Steel General Manager Matt Taylor, “We are excited to give our customers the chance to win prizes. MontanaFair is the biggest local event in Montana. Please see Attractions, 12

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2018 MONTANAFAIR MASTER SCHEDULE THURSDAY, AUGUST 9 4 pm...............................................................................Horse Show, Div. 70 Class 1 Div. 71 1-5 Super Barn Arena

FRIDAY, AUGUST 10 (SNEAK A PEEK) 8:30 am ............................................................................................. Horse Show, Classes 2-29 – Super Barn Arena

9:45 pm.................................................. Daniel Kosel and the Crue – Montana Army National Guard Stage

2 pm – 7 pm....................................................................................................... Prairie Home Spinners – Heritage Arts

10 pm.......................................................................................... THE ROCK BOTTOM BOYS – Exchange Club Patio

2 pm – 8 pm..................................................................... Pirates and Princesses of Ever After Events – SCRaP

SUNDAY, AUGUST 12 7 am ................................................................................................. Poultry Crowing Contest – Western Ranch Expo

2 pm ...................................................... “Gun Safety” – Public Workshop – Western Ranch Expo Small Bay 3 pm ............................Goat Showmanship followed by Market Goat Show – pictures follow the show 3 pm ...............................Large Animal Jeopardy – Public Workshop – Western Ranch Expo Small Bay 2:45 pm ............................................... Marty Davis – Timesquare Furniture Stage in Rimrock Auto Arena

1 pm .................................................................................Open Junior Angus Cattle Show – Western Ranch Expo

8 am ..................................................................................Poultry Showmanship, Egg Show, Junior Pigeon Show, Fancy Feathers, Game & Ornamental Bird, Meat Pen, Market Breeds, Water Fowl, Turkeys, and remaining Poultry Show – Western Ranch Expo

4 pm ..............................Zumba Demonstration – Timesquare Furniture Stage in Rimrock Auto Arena

1 pm ................................................................................................Horse Show Div. 70 class 39-42 – Outdoor Arena

8 am ..........................................................................................................................................Open Horse Show – Superbarn

4 pm – 5 pm....................... Bricks & Mini Figs “Lego Speed Build, Exhibit Hall – Rimrock Auto Arena

5 pm ...................................................................................................................Pocket Pet Show – Western Ranch Expo

11 am – 9 pm .......................................... 4-H Non-Livestock on display – Western Ranch Expo Small Bay

4 pm ...“Horseshoe Use and Identification” – Public Workshop – Western Ranch Expo Small Bay

5:15 pm ........................................................... Kelly McDonald Band – Montana Army National Guard Stage

Noon – 9 pm .. Exhibit Buildings Open (Montana Pavilion, Cedar Hall, 4-H Building, Arena Exhibit Hall)

4:30 pm ...................................................................................................Hypnotist Chris Mabrey – 4th Avenue Stage

NOON – 9 pm................. Makers Demonstrations: Yellowstone Wood Carvers, Stain Glass, Pottery, Bitterroot Sip n Paint - SCRaP

5 pm ..............................................Flying Fools – Billings Clinic & Children’s Hospital Colorado Kids World

NOON – 9 pm .................................STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) – SCRaP

5:30 pm ..................................................Daniel Kosel and the Crue – Montana Army National Guard Stage

10 am ....................................................................Open “All other breeds” Cattle Show – Western Ranch Expo

6 pm .............................................................................................THE ROCK BOTTOM BOYS – Exchange Club Patio 7 pm.......................................................... Daniel Kosel and the Crue – Montana Army National Guard Stage 7 pm ...............................................................................................................................Dustin Lynch – Rimrock Auto Arena 6 pm....................................................................................................................... Rabbit Hopping – Western Ranch Expo 8 pm .............................................................................................THE ROCK BOTTOM BOYS – Exchange Club Patio 8:30 pm .......................................................... Kelly McDonald Band – Montana Army National Guard Stage 9:45 pm ..................................................Daniel Kosel and the Crue – Montana Army National Guard Stage 10:15 pm ....................................................................................THE ROCK BOTTOM BOYS – Exchange Club Patio

SATURDAY, AUGUST 11

NOON – 9 pm ....................................................................................................................................Non Profit Café – SCRaP 1 pm – 2 pm ................. Bricks & Mini Figs “Brick Derby Contest, Exhibit Hall – Rimrock Auto Arena 1 pm – 4 pm ........Bricks & Mini Figs “Lego Speed Build” Registration, Exhibit Hall – Rimrock Auto Arena

4 pm .................................................................. Kelly McDonald Band – Montana Army National Guard Stage

5 pm........................ “Stress Relief Techniques” – Public Workshop – Western Ranch Expo Small Bay 5 pm.................................... Men of Faith Quartet - Timesquare Furniture Stage in Rimrock Auto Arena 5:45 pm .................................................................................................................Mango and Dango – 4th Avenue Stage 6 pm .............................................................................................THE ROCK BOTTOM BOYS – Exchange Club Patio 6 pm ........“Identifying Animal Tracks and Scat” – Public Workshop – Western Ranch Expo Small Bay

1 pm ............................................................................................................................. MSUB Quick Draw Artist – Art Barn

6:15 pm... Forest Guptill, Guitar & Vocalist - Timesquare Furniture Stage in Rimrock Auto Arena

1 pm ..........................................................................................MSUB Arterial Drive – Northern Hotel Grandstands

6:45 pm........................................................... Kelly McDonald Band – Montana Army National Guard Stage

1:30 pm .................................................................................Marty Davis – Montana Army National Guard Stage

7 pm............................................... Flying Fools – Billings Clinic & Children’s Hospital Colorado Kids World

8 am............. Cavy Showmanship and Cavy Show followed by Rabbit Molting, Rex Fur Normal Fur, Wool, Rabbit, Showmanship & the Rabbit Show, Rabbit Hopping – Western Ranch Expo

2 pm ......................“Visual Arts - 4-H Flowers” – Public Workshop - Western Ranch Expo Small Bay

7 pm .......................................Wildwood Cloggers - Timesquare Furniture Stage in Rimrock Auto Arena

2 pm.............................................................................. MSUB Molecular Midway – Northern Hotel Grandstands

7:30 pm .................................................................................................................Mango and Dango – 4th Avenue Stage

8:30 am........................................................................................... Horse Show, Classes 30-38 – Super Barn Arena

2 pm – 3 pm........................ Bricks & Mini Figs “Lego Speed Build, Exhibit Hall – Rimrock Auto Arena

7:45 pm ..................................................Daniel Kosel and the Crue – Montana Army National Guard Stage

Horse Show, Trail Classes (Horsemanship Level 1,2 and 3), Div. 70 Class 43 & 45 – Outdoor Arena

2 pm – 4 pm............... MSUB Alumni and Friends Social with Chancellor Edelman – Northern Hotel Grandstands

8 pm............................................................................................ THE ROCK BOTTOM BOYS – Exchange Club Patio

11 am – 9 pm .......................................... 4-H Non-Livestock on display – Western Ranch Expo Small Bay

2 pm – 8 pm .....................................................................Pirates and Princesses of Ever After Events – SCRaP

11am ................................................................................................Open Angus Cattle Show – Western Ranch Expo

3 pm.................................................................................................... MSUB Old Souls – Northern Hotel Grandstands

NOON – 9 pm ................. Exhibit Buildings Open (Montana Pavilion, Cedar Hall, 4-H Building, Arena Exhibit Hall)

3 pm......................................................................................... Marty Davis – Montana Army National Guard Stage

NOON – 9 pm................. Makers Demonstrations: Yellowstone Wood Carvers, Stain Glass, Pottery, Bitterroot Sip n Paint - SCRaP

4 pm ..................................................................................... MSUB Prize Drawings – Northern Hotel Grandstands

NOON – 9 pm .................................STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) – SCRaP NOON – 9 pm ....................................................................................................................................Non Profit Café – SCRaP 1 pm. “Origami & 4-H International Exchange” – Public Workshop – Western Ranch Expo Small Bay

4 pm – 5 pm....................... Bricks & Mini Figs “Lego Speed Build, Exhibit Hall – Rimrock Auto Arena 4:30 pm ...................................................................................................Hypnotist Chris Mabrey – 4th Avenue Stage 5 pm ..............................................Flying Fools – Billings Clinic & Children’s Hospital Colorado Kids World 5 pm - 7 pm ......................................................................Breeding Sheep Classification – Western Ranch Expo 5 pm – 7 pm ................................................................................Sheep and Goat Pictures – Western Ranch Expo

8:15 pm................................................................................................... Hypnotist Chris Mabrey – 4th Avenue Stage 8:45 pm ........................................................... Kelly McDonald Band – Montana Army National Guard Stage 9:30 pm ......................................Flying Fools – Billings Clinic & Children’s Hospital Colorado Kids World 9:45 pm ..................................................Daniel Kosel and the Crue – Montana Army National Guard Stage 10 pm.......................................................................................... THE ROCK BOTTOM BOYS – Exchange Club Patio

TUESDAY, AUGUST 14 8:30am ......... Sheep Showmanship followed by Market Lamb & Breeding Sheep Show – Western Ranch Expo 11 am – 9 pm........................................... 4-H Non-Livestock on display – Western Ranch Expo Small Bay

1 pm ................................................................. Spread of Livestock Disease Presentation – Opportunity Farm

5:30 pm ..................................................Daniel Kosel and the Crue – Montana Army National Guard Stage

1 pm – 4 pm....... Bricks & Mini Figs “Lego Speed Build” Registration, Exhibit Hall – Rimrock Auto Arena

5:45 pm .................................................................................................................Mango and Dango – 4th Avenue Stage 6 pm .............................................................................................THE ROCK BOTTOM BOYS – Exchange Club Patio

1 pm – 2 pm ................. Bricks & Mini Figs “Brick Derby Contest, Exhibit Hall – Rimrock Auto Arena

6:30 pm ........................................................................................4-H Showcase – Western Ranch Expo Small Bay

NOON – 9 pm .................Makers Demonstrations: Yellowstone Wood Carvers, Stain Glass, Pottery, Bitterroot Sip n Paint - SCRaP

1:30 pm .................................................................................Marty Davis – Montana Army National Guard Stage

7 pm .............................................................................................................................Bret Michaels – Rimrock Auto Arena

NOON – 9 pm .................................STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) – SCRaP

2 pm............. “Visual Arts - Painting with Bubbles” – Public Workshop – Outside Main Entrance to Western Ranch Expo

7 pm ...............................................Flying Fools – Billings Clinic & Children’s Hospital Colorado Kids World

NOON – 9 pm ....................................................................................................................................Non Profit Café – SCRaP

7:30 pm .................................................................................................................Mango and Dango – 4th Avenue Stage

2 pm ................................................................................................Open Market Steer Show – Western Ranch Expo

7:45 pm ..................................................Daniel Kosel and the Crue – Montana Army National Guard Stage

1 pm – 4 pm....... Bricks & Mini Figs “Lego Speed Build” Registration, Exhibit Hall – Rimrock Auto Arena

2 pm – 3 pm .................. Bricks & Mini Figs “Lego Speed Build” – Exhibit Hall – Rimrock Auto Arena

8 pm............................................................................................ THE ROCK BOTTOM BOYS – Exchange Club Patio

1 pm – 2 pm................. Bricks & Mini Figs “Brick Derby Contest, Exhibit Hall – Rimrock Auto Arena

2 pm – 7 pm ...................................................................................................... Prairie Home Spinners – Heritage Arts

8:15 pm................................................................................................... Hypnotist Chris Mabrey – 4th Avenue Stage

1 pm ..................................................................Market Steer and Market Heifer Show – Western Ranch Expo

2 pm – 8 pm .....................................................................Pirates and Princesses of Ever After Events – SCRaP

8:45 pm ........................................................... Kelly McDonald Band – Montana Army National Guard Stage

1 pm.................................................................................................... Market goat ultrasound – Western Ranch Expo

3 pm .........................................................................................Marty Davis – Montana Army National Guard Stage

9:30 pm ......................................Flying Fools – Billings Clinic & Children’s Hospital Colorado Kids World

1 pm ...................“Meat Cuts & Identification” – Public Workshop – Western Ranch Expo Small Bay

4 pm – 5 pm ..Bricks & Mini Figs “Brick Derby Tournament of Champions, Exhibit Hall – Rimrock Auto Arena

9:45 pm.................................................. Daniel Kosel and the Crue – Montana Army National Guard Stage

1:30 pm........................................................................................... Market lamb ultrasound – Western Ranch Expo

10 pm ...........................................................................................THE ROCK BOTTOM BOYS – Exchange Club Patio

2 pm .....“Animal Fur & Skull Identification” – Public Workshop –Western Ranch Expo Small Bay

4 pm ...........................................................................Open Market Lamb Jackpot Show – Western Ranch Expo 4 pm .................................................................. Kelly McDonald Band – Montana Army National Guard Stage 4:30pm ...........................................................................................................Magician Jeff Martin – 4th Avenue Stage 5 pm ....................................................................................................................Open Goat Show – Western Ranch Expo 5 pm .........................................................................................................................................Open Horse Show – SuperBarn 5 pm............................................... Flying Fools – Billings Clinic & Children’s Hospital Colorado Kids World 5:30 pm ..................................................Daniel Kosel and the Crue – Montana Army National Guard Stage 5:45 pm................................................................................................................ Mango and Dango – 4th Avenue Stage 5 pm – 6 pm ......................Bricks & Mini Figs “Lego Speed Build”, Exhibit Hall – Rimrock Auto Arena 6 pm .............................................................................................THE ROCK BOTTOM BOYS – Exchange Club Patio 6:30 pm ...................................................................................................Quiz Bowl – Western Ranch Expo Small Bay

MONDAY, AUGUST 13 (SENIORS DAY) 9 am ...Beef Breeding Show followed by Dairy Cattle Showmanship and Show – Western Ranch Expo 9:30 am.......................................................................................................... Dog Show – Northern Hotel Grandstands 11 am.............................................................................................................................................. Archery Shoot – Super Barn 11 am – 9 pm........................................... 4-H Non-Livestock on display – Western Ranch Expo Small Bay 11:30am ......................................................................................................Beef Showmanship – Western Ranch Expo NOON – 9 pm.................. Exhibit Buildings Open (Montana Pavilion, Cedar Hall, 4-H Building, Arena Exhibit Hall)

NOON – 9 pm.................. Exhibit Buildings Open (Montana Pavilion, Cedar Hall, 4-H Building, Arena Exhibit Hall)

2 pm – 3 pm ....................... Bricks & Mini Figs “Lego Speed Build, Exhibit Hall – Rimrock Auto Arena 2 pm – 8 pm..................................................................... Pirates and Princesses of Ever After Events – SCRaP 3 pm............................................... “Parts of a Goat” – Public Workshop –Western Ranch Expo Small Bay 3 pm ................................................................... Market Steer pictures and ultrasound – Western Ranch Expo 3:45 pm......... Smoothgrass, Cowboy songs - Timesquare Furniture Stage in Rimrock Auto Arena 4 pm – 5 pm ....................... Bricks & Mini Figs “Lego Speed Build, Exhibit Hall – Rimrock Auto Arena 4 pm .................................................................. Kelly McDonald Band – Montana Army National Guard Stage 4 pm ...............................................................................Small Animal Round Robin Clinic – Western Ranch Expo 4 pm.. “Making Molded Cake Decorations” – Public Workshop – Western Ranch Expo Small Bay 4:30 pm ...................................................................................................Hypnotist Chris Mabrey – 4th Avenue Stage 5 pm................. “Animals the Slither & Swim” – Public Workshop – Western Ranch Expo Small Bay

6:45 pm ........................................................... Kelly McDonald Band – Montana Army National Guard Stage

NOON – 9 pm .................Makers Demonstrations: Yellowstone Wood Carvers, Stain Glass, Pottery, Bitterroot Sip n Paint - SCRaP

7 pm ............................................................................................................................Kelly Clarkson – Rimrock Auto Arena

NOON – 9 pm .................................STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) – SCRaP

5:15 pm.......... Yellowstone Dance Company - Timesquare Furniture Stage in Rimrock Auto Arena

7 pm............................................... Flying Fools – Billings Clinic & Children’s Hospital Colorado Kids World

NOON – 9 pm..................................................................................................................................... Non Profit Café – SCRaP

5:30 pm ..................................................Daniel Kosel and the Crue – Montana Army National Guard Stage

7:30 pm................................................................................................................ Mango and Dango – 4th Avenue Stage

12:30 pm ............................................ Marty Davis – Timesquare Furniture Stage in Rimrock Auto Arena

5:45 pm................................................................................................................ Mango and Dango – 4th Avenue Stage

7:45 pm ..................................................Daniel Kosel and the Crue – Montana Army National Guard Stage

1 pm – 2 pm................. Bricks & Mini Figs “Brick Derby Contest, Exhibit Hall – Rimrock Auto Arena

6 pm ................“By-products of 4-H Animals” – Public Workshop –Western Ranch Expo Small Bay

8 pm .............................................................................................THE ROCK BOTTOM BOYS – Exchange Club Patio

6 pm............................................................................................. THE ROCK BOTTOM BOYS – Exchange Club Patio

8:15 pm ..........................................................................................................Magician Jeff Martin – 4th Avenue Stage

1 pm – 4 pm....... Bricks & Mini Figs “Lego Speed Build” Registration, Exhibit Hall – Rimrock Auto Arena

8:45 pm ........................................................... Kelly McDonald Band – Montana Army National Guard Stage

1 pm........................................................ “Learn to Que Your Horse” – Public Workshop – Super Barn Arena

9:30 pm ......................................Flying Fools – Billings Clinic & Children’s Hospital Colorado Kids World

2 pm – 3 pm........................ Bricks & Mini Figs “Lego Speed Build, Exhibit Hall – Rimrock Auto Arena

6:30 pm ......Annual Awards Program & Refreshments – Timesquare Furniture Stage in Rimrock Auto Arena

August 5, 2018 ¬ MontanaFair 2018

5 pm............................................... Flying Fools – Billings Clinic & Children’s Hospital Colorado Kids World

6 pm................................................................................................................ Supercross – Northern Hotel Grandstands

2018 MONTANAFAIR MASTER SCHEDULE NOON – 9 pm.................. Exhibit Buildings Open (Montana Pavilion, Cedar Hall, 4-H Building, Arena Exhibit Hall)

4:30 pm................................................................................................... Hypnotist Chris Mabrey – 4th Avenue Stage

7 pm............................................... Flying Fools – Billings Clinic & Children’s Hospital Colorado Kids World 7:30 pm........ Big Sky Chorus Barbershop Quartet - Timesquare Furniture Stage in Rimrock Auto Arena

NOON – 9 pm .................Makers Demonstrations: Yellowstone Wood Carvers, Stain Glass, Pottery, Bitterroot Sip n Paint - SCRaP

5 pm ..............................................Flying Fools – Billings Clinic & Children’s Hospital Colorado Kids World

7:30 pm .................................................................................................................Mango and Dango – 4th Avenue Stage

NOON – 9 pm .................................STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) – SCRaP

7:45 pm................................................... Daniel Kosel and the Crue – Montana Army National Guard Stage

NOON – 9 pm ....................................................................................................................................Non Profit Café – SCRaP

8 pm............................................................................................ THE ROCK BOTTOM BOYS – Exchange Club Patio

1 pm ............................................ “A Garden Grows” – Public Workshop –Western Ranch Expo Small Bay

8:15 pm................................................................................................... Hypnotist Chris Mabrey – 4th Avenue Stage

1 pm – 2 pm ................. Bricks & Mini Figs “Brick Derby Contest, Exhibit Hall – Rimrock Auto Arena

8:45 pm........................................................... Kelly McDonald Band – Montana Army National Guard Stage

1 pm – 4 pm ........Bricks & Mini Figs “Lego Speed Build” Registration, Exhibit Hall – Rimrock Auto Arena

6:45 pm........................................................... Kelly McDonald Band – Montana Army National Guard Stage

9:30 pm....................................... Flying Fools – Billings Clinic & Children’s Hospital Colorado Kids World 9:45 pm.................................................. Daniel Kosel and the Crue – Montana Army National Guard Stage 10 pm ...........................................................................................THE ROCK BOTTOM BOYS – Exchange Club Patio

2 pm................................ “Animal Education 101” – Public Workshop –Western Ranch Expo Small Bay 2 pm ......................................Llama and Alpaca Show- halter and showmanship – Western Ranch Expo 2 pm – 3 pm........................ Bricks & Mini Figs “Lego Speed Build, Exhibit Hall – Rimrock Auto Arena

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 15 (WENDY’S KIDS DAY)

2 pm – 8 pm .....................................................................Pirates and Princesses of Ever After Events – SCRaP

8:30 am ....................................Dairy Goat, Pygmy Goat, Angora Goat, Breeding Meat Goat, Goat Cart Class – Western Ranch Expo

3 pm..................................................................... Llama/Alpaca/Goat Obstacle Course – Western Ranch Expo

11 am – 9 pm........................................... 4-H Non-Livestock on display – Western Ranch Expo Small Bay NOON – 9 pm.................. Exhibit Buildings Open (Montana Pavilion, Cedar Hall, 4-H Building, Arena Exhibit Hall) NOON – 9 pm................. Makers Demonstrations: Yellowstone Wood Carvers, Stain Glass, Pottery, Bitterroot Sip n Paint - SCRaP NOON – 9 pm.................................. STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) – SCRaP

3 pm ............“Identify Swine parts by touch” – Public Workshop – Western Ranch Expo Small Bay 4 pm ................................................“Parts of a Cow” - Public Workshop –Western Ranch Expo Small Bay 4 pm .................................................................. Kelly McDonald Band – Montana Army National Guard Stage 4 pm ............................................... Golden Dancers - Timesquare Furniture Stage in Rimrock Auto Arena 4 pm – 5 pm ....................... Bricks & Mini Figs “Lego Speed Build, Exhibit Hall – Rimrock Auto Arena

4:45 pm............................ Men of Faith Quartet - Timesquare Furniture Stage in Rimrock Auto Arena 5:30 pm ..................................................Daniel Kosel and the Crue – Montana Army National Guard Stage 5:45 pm................................................................................................................ Mango and Dango – 4th Avenue Stage 6 pm ....................................................................................................................James Carothers – Exchange Club Patio 6 pm ............Studio 38, Dance Performance - Timesquare Furniture Stage in Rimrock Auto Arena 6:30 pm ..............................Wildwood Cloggers - Timesquare Furniture Stage in Rimrock Auto Arena 6:45 pm ........................................................... Kelly McDonald Band – Montana Army National Guard Stage 7 pm ...........................................Yellowstone River Roundup PRCA Rodeo – Northern Hotel Grandstands 7 pm............................................... Flying Fools – Billings Clinic & Children’s Hospital Colorado Kids World 7:30 pm .....Hannah Jandro, Opera Vocalist - Timesquare Furniture Stage in Rimrock Auto Arena 7:30 pm .................................................................................................................Mango and Dango – 4th Avenue Stage 7:45 pm................................................... Daniel Kosel and the Crue – Montana Army National Guard Stage 8 pm ....................................................................................................................James Carothers – Exchange Club Patio 8:15 pm................................................................................................... Hypnotist Chris Mabrey – 4th Avenue Stage 8:45 pm ........................................................... Kelly McDonald Band – Montana Army National Guard Stage 9:30 pm .......................................Flying Fools –Billings Clinic & Children’s Hospital Colorado Kids World 9:45 pm.................................................. Daniel Kosel and the Crue – Montana Army National Guard Stage

4:30 pm........................ Zumba Demonstration - Timesquare Furniture Stage in Rimrock Auto Arena

10 pm ..................................................................................................................James Carothers – Exchange Club Patio

4:30 pm ...................................................................................................Hypnotist Chris Mabrey – 4th Avenue Stage

NOON – 9 pm..................................................................................................................................... Non Profit Café – SCRaP

5 pm............................................................................................... Large Animal RR Training – Western Ranch Expo

SATURDAY, AUGUST 18 (LOVE BILLINGS DAY)

1 pm... “Cow & Horse Parts Identification” – Public Workshop – Western Ranch Expo Small Bay

5 pm ..............................................Flying Fools – Billings Clinic & Children’s Hospital Colorado Kids World

8 am ..............................................................................................................................Open Mini Horse Show – Superbarn

1 pm – 3:30 pm.......... Foods Festival/Edible Arts Display/Stir Ups Contest – Western Ranch Expo Small Bay

5:30 pm................ Lead with Your Head by St. Vincent Healthcare - Timesquare Furniture Stage in Rimrock Auto Arena

9 am................................................................................................. Junior Livestock Awards – Western Ranch Expo

1 pm – 2 pm ................. Bricks & Mini Figs “Brick Derby Contest, Exhibit Hall – Rimrock Auto Arena

5:30 pm.................................................. Daniel Kosel and the Crue – Montana Army National Guard Stage

1 pm – 4 pm....... Bricks & Mini Figs “Lego Speed Build” Registration, Exhibit Hall – Rimrock Auto Arena

5:45 pm .................................................................................................................Mango and Dango – 4th Avenue Stage

2 pm............................................................................. Swine showmanship and pictures – Western Ranch Expo

6 pm ............................................................................................Open Swine Jackpot Show – Western Ranch Expo

2pm............ “What the 4-H Program Offers” – Public Workshop – Western Ranch Expo Small Bay

6 pm ....................................................................................................................James Carothers – Exchange Club Patio

NOON – 9 pm................. Makers Demonstrations: Yellowstone Wood Carvers, Stain Glass, Pottery, Bitterroot Sip n Paint - SCRaP

2 pm – 3 pm ....................... Bricks & Mini Figs “Lego Speed Build, Exhibit Hall – Rimrock Auto Arena

6:15 pm ...Forest Guptill, Guitar & Vocalist - Timesquare Furniture Stage in Rimrock Auto Arena

NOON – 9 pm .................................STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) – SCRaP

2 pm – 7 pm....................................................................................................... Prairie Home Spinners – Heritage Arts

6:45 pm........................................................... Kelly McDonald Band – Montana Army National Guard Stage

NOON – 9 pm..................................................................................................................................... Non Profit Café – SCRaP

2 pm – 8 pm .....................................................................Pirates and Princesses of Ever After Events – SCRaP

7 pm............................................... Flying Fools – Billings Clinic & Children’s Hospital Colorado Kids World

12:30 pm ...............................................................................................Junior Livestock Sale – Western Ranch Expo

3 pm............................................ “Shoot Sports: Rifle” – Public Workshop – Northern Hotel Grandstands

7 pm ...........................................Yellowstone River Roundup PRCA Rodeo – Northern Hotel Grandstands

3:15 pm ..Valerie Dvorak, Country Vocalist - Timesquare Furniture Stage in Rimrock Auto Arena

7 pm......... Small Steps Dance Performance - Timesquare Furniture Stage in Rimrock Auto Arena

1 pm – 4 pm ........Bricks & Mini Figs “Lego Speed Build” Registration, Exhibit Hall – Rimrock Auto Arena

5:45 pm .Valerie Dvorak, Country Vocalist - Timesquare Furniture Stage in Rimrock Auto Arena

4 pm .................................................................. Kelly McDonald Band – Montana Army National Guard Stage

7:30 pm .................................................................................................................Mango and Dango – 4th Avenue Stage

4 pm ....................................Montana Fiddle Club - Timesquare Furniture Stage in Rimrock Auto Arena

7:45 pm................................................... Daniel Kosel and the Crue – Montana Army National Guard Stage

4 pm – 5 pm....................... Bricks & Mini Figs “Lego Speed Build, Exhibit Hall – Rimrock Auto Arena

8 pm ....................................................................................................................James Carothers – Exchange Club Patio

4:30 pm ...................................................................................................Hypnotist Chris Mabrey – 4th Avenue Stage

8:15 pm................................................................................................... Hypnotist Chris Mabrey – 4th Avenue Stage

5 pm ........Valerie Dvorak, Country Vocalist - Timesquare Furniture Stage in Rimrock Auto Arena

8:45 pm........................................................... Kelly McDonald Band – Montana Army National Guard Stage

5 pm............... “Sheep, Swine & Beef Quiz Bowl” – Public Workshop – Western Ranch Expo Center

9:30 pm ......................................Flying Fools – Billings Clinic & Children’s Hospital Colorado Kids World

5 pm ..............................................Flying Fools – Billings Clinic & Children’s Hospital Colorado Kids World

9:45 pm ..................................................Daniel Kosel and the Crue – Montana Army National Guard Stage

5:30 pm.................................................. Daniel Kosel and the Crue – Montana Army National Guard Stage

10 pm ..................................................................................................................James Carothers – Exchange Club Patio

5:45 pm .................................................................................................................Mango and Dango – 4th Avenue Stage 6 pm ....... Heights’ Elite and Los Guadalapanos Dancers - Timesquare Furniture Stage in Rimrock Auto Arena

FRIDAY, AUGUST 17 (SERVICE TO AMERICA DAY)

6 pm ........................“Match the Baby Animals” – Public Workshop –Western Ranch Expo Small Bay

10 am......................................................................................................... Beef Fitting Contest – Western Ranch Expo

6 pm .............................................................................................THE ROCK BOTTOM BOYS – Exchange Club Patio

11 am – 9 pm .......................................... 4-H Non-Livestock on display – Western Ranch Expo Small Bay

6:30 pm ..........................................................................................Costume Animal Parade – Western Ranch Expo

Noon – 2:30 pm................................................................. All Class Judging – Western Ranch Expo Small Bay

6:45 pm ........................................................... Kelly McDonald Band – Montana Army National Guard Stage

NOON – 9 pm ................. Exhibit Buildings Open (Montana Pavilion, Cedar Hall, 4-H Building, Arena Exhibit Hall)

7 pm............................................... Flying Fools – Billings Clinic & Children’s Hospital Colorado Kids World 7 pm ...“The Rockers,” Dance Performance - Timesquare Furniture Stage in Rimrock Auto Arena 7:30 pm .................................................................................................................Mango and Dango – 4th Avenue Stage 7:30 pm ......SycoRider, Rock and Roll Band - Timesquare Furniture Stage in Rimrock Auto Arena 7:45.................................................. pm Daniel Kosel and the Crue – Montana Army National Guard Stage 8 pm .............................................................................................THE ROCK BOTTOM BOYS – Exchange Club Patio 8:15 pm ....................................................................................................Hypnotist Chris Mabrey – 4th Avenue Stage

NOON – 9 pm .................Makers Demonstrations: Yellowstone Wood Carvers, Stain Glass, Pottery, Bitterroot Sip n Paint - SCRaP

11 am – 9 pm .......................................... 4-H Non-Livestock on display – Western Ranch Expo Small Bay 11:45 pm ........................................ Junior Exhibitor and Buyer Lunch – Rimrock Auto Arena Exhibit Hall NOON – 9 pm ................. Exhibit Buildings Open (Montana Pavilion, Cedar Hall, 4-H Building, Arena Exhibit Hall)

1:30 pm.. Connor and Skyy, Acoustic Guitars & Vocals - Timesquare Furniture Stage in Rimrock Auto Arena 2 pm – 3 pm ....................... Bricks & Mini Figs “Lego Speed Build, Exhibit Hall – Rimrock Auto Arena 2 pm – 8 pm .....................................................................Pirates and Princesses of Ever After Events – SCRaP 2:30 pm.................... Broadway Dance School - Timesquare Furniture Stage in Rimrock Auto Arena 3:15 pm ......... Big Sky Chorus Barbershop Quartet - Timesquare Furniture Stage in Rimrock Auto Arena 4 pm .................................................................. Kelly McDonald Band – Montana Army National Guard Stage 4 pm ....Greg and Jacee, Pop & Country Vocalists - Timesquare Furniture Stage in Rimrock Auto Arena 4 pm – 5 pm ....................... Bricks & Mini Figs “Lego Speed Build, Exhibit Hall – Rimrock Auto Arena 4 pm – 5 pm................................... Bricks & Mini Figs “Brick Derby Tournament of Champions”, Exhibit Hall – Rimrock Auto Arena 4:45 pm............................ Men of Faith Quartet - Timesquare Furniture Stage in Rimrock Auto Arena 4:30 pm................................................................................................... Hypnotist Chris Mabrey – 4th Avenue Stage 5 pm ..............................................Flying Fools – Billings Clinic & Children’s Hospital Colorado Kids World 5:30 pm ..................................................Daniel Kosel and the Crue – Montana Army National Guard Stage 5:45 pm .................................................................................................................Mango and Dango – 4th Avenue Stage

NOON – 9 pm.................................. STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) – SCRaP

6 pm .............Studio 38 Dance Performance - Timesquare Furniture Stage in Rimrock Auto Arena

NOON – 9 pm ....................................................................................................................................Non Profit Café – SCRaP

6 pm..................................................................................................................... James Carothers – Exchange Club Patio

1 pm............. “Swine Education 101” - Public Workshop – near Swine pens in Western Ranch Expo

6:30 pm .. Spiral Skies Belly Dance Troupe - Timesquare Furniture Stage in Rimrock Auto Arena

1 pm .................................. Small Animal Round Robin –Senior, Beginner, Junior – Western Ranch Expo

6:45 pm........................................................... Kelly McDonald Band – Montana Army National Guard Stage

1 pm – 4 pm ................. Bricks & Mini Figs “Brick Derby Contest, Exhibit Hall – Rimrock Auto Arena

7 pm ...........................................Yellowstone River Roundup PRCA Rodeo – Northern Hotel Grandstands

9:30 pm....................................... Flying Fools – Billings Clinic & Children’s Hospital Colorado Kids World

1 pm – 4 pm....... Bricks & Mini Figs “Lego Speed Build” Registration, Exhibit Hall – Rimrock Auto Arena

7 pm................................................Flying Fools – Billings Clinic & Children’s Hospital Colorado Kids World

9:45 pm.................................................. Daniel Kosel and the Crue – Montana Army National Guard Stage

2 pm – 3 pm........................ Bricks & Mini Figs “Lego Speed Build, Exhibit Hall – Rimrock Auto Arena

7:15 pm ... Connor and Skyy, Acoustic Guitars & Vocals - Timesquare Furniture Stage in Rimrock Auto Arena

8:45 pm........................................................... Kelly McDonald Band – Montana Army National Guard Stage

10 pm ...........................................................................................THE ROCK BOTTOM BOYS – Exchange Club Patio

THURSDAY, AUGUST 16 (BRAIN INJURY AWARENESS DAY)

2 pm – 7 pm ...................................................................................................... Prairie Home Spinners – Heritage Arts

7:30 pm .................................................................................................................Mango and Dango – 4th Avenue Stage

2 pm – 8 pm .....................................................................Pirates and Princesses of Ever After Events – SCRaP

7:45 pm................................................... Daniel Kosel and the Crue – Montana Army National Guard Stage

3 pm................................. Large Animal Round Robin –Senior, Beginner, Junior – Western Ranch Expo

8 pm.................................................................................................................... James Carothers – Exchange Club Patio

3 pm ...................................“4-H Archery Project” - Public Workshop – Western Ranch Expo Small Bay

8:15 pm................................................................................................... Hypnotist Chris Mabrey – 4th Avenue Stage

3:15 pm .........................Zumba Demonstration - Timesquare Furniture Stage in Rimrock Auto Arena

8:45 pm ........................................................... Kelly McDonald Band – Montana Army National Guard Stage

4 pm .................................................................. Kelly McDonald Band – Montana Army National Guard Stage

9:30 pm....................................... Flying Fools – Billings Clinic & Children’s Hospital Colorado Kids World

8 am.................. Swine Market Show followed by the Swine Breeding Show – Western Ranch Expo

4 pm .......Valerie Dvorak, Country Vocalist – Timesquare Furniture Stage in Rimrock Auto Arena

9:45 pm ..................................................Daniel Kosel and the Crue – Montana Army National Guard Stage

11 am – 9 pm .......................................... 4-H Non-Livestock on display – Western Ranch Expo Small Bay

4 pm – 5 pm ......................Bricks & Mini Figs “Lego Speed Build”, Exhibit Hall – Rimrock Auto Arena

10 pm ..................................................................................................................James Carothers – Exchange Club Patio

7 – 8:30 am .............................................................................................................Ag Breakfast – Rimrock Auto Arena

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Attractions

Wheatland and Musselshell counties in Montana. Altana FCU and MontanaFair will be giving away entertainment tickets throughout the end of July and early part of August. You’ll also learn a few great tips on how you can save money during your Montana Fair experience. Visit the Altana FCU Facebook and Instagram accounts for details. As a not-for-profit cooperative, Altana members benefit from lower rates on loans and higher rates on savings. Members also have unlimited access to fi nancial education and expertise to simplify their lives and ensure strong fi nancial futures.

Continued from 8 Big Sky Steel may not be the biggest steel company, but we are working harder to earn and keep your business.” You’ll see Big Sky Steel at the Yellowstone River Roundup on Thursday night.

Franz Family Day MontanaFair is all about families having fun. Your local Franz/Sweetheart Bakery, where the Best Bread on the Planet is made, is joining in the fun at the fair this year. Franz Family Day at MontanaFair is the fair’s opening day, Saturday August 11. One of the ways Franz is doubling down on the fun is doubling up on the food. While there are a lot of great fabulous fair food choices at MontanaFair, many of them served on Franz/Sweetheart breads and buns, there’s something about a fresh grilled cheese sandwich. Franz/Sweetheart will be serving delicious and gooey samples of grilled cheese sandwiches at the entrance to Opportunity Farm presented by Opportunity Bank at MontanaFair. “We are big supporters of Montana agriculture,” said Ben Piatt, General Manager of the local operation. “Franz Sweetheart Bakery buys millions of pounds of Montana wheat each year for our bakeries in the northwest because it helps us bake the Best Bread on the Planet.” Franz Sweetheart employs 200 at its local factory and the three Franz Sweetheart Bakery Outlet stores in Yellowstone County.

Western Ranch Animal Expo The home of the “most comfortable animals in Montana” is the Western Ranch Animal Expo at MontanaFair. That’s a quote from MontanaFair General Manager Bill Dutcher referring to the 63,000 square foot air-conditioned barn holding all the animals during shows at MontanaFair. You will be able to see and feel that comfort for yourself inside the Western Ranch Supply Animal Expo. There are all types of animals on display such as goats, hogs, sheep, turkeys, steer, rabbits, and cows just to name a few. Animals are one of the big attractions every year at MontanaFair. Western Ranch Supply with two Billings locations is a primary supplier to ranchers in Montana, Wyoming, and the western part of the Dakotas. Western Ranch Supply features a large line of animal care and handling products. This is the second year the business has been involved in sponsorship of the Animal Expo.

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“From the beginning, Western Ranch Supply has focused on ag producers and 4-H,” said Keith Robinson of Western Ranch Supply. “Helping kids show their hard work and get recognized for the effort is important to our next generation and our food supply.” When you visit the Western Ranch Animal Expo, there are a few precautions to keep in mind. Animals shown on the floor of the building are in competition and being judged. Often you will see animals being prepared for their turn in the show ring. Be sure and practice proper safety when near farm animals. Always wash your hands thoroughly after leaving animal areas or after animal contact. Farm animals can expose you to pathogens which could make you ill. Frequent hand washing can help prevent illness. Taking precautions while enjoying the animals is the best way to protect yourself. Handwashing stations are provided in the Western Ranch Animal Expo and at other locations on the grounds by VIP Services.

Marketplace at MontanaFair Add to the list of things to do at MontanaFair is shopping. There are hundreds of vendors with great merchandise all over the fairgrounds. Many of these vendors are centered in the Marketplace at MontanaFair. The Marketplace at MontanaFair is in the large bay of the Montana Pavilion.

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There are 98 vendors inside the Pavilion. Here are some of the kinds of items you can buy. Clothing, accessories, skin care, hair styling products, massage items, jewelry, hot tubs, mattresses, sheets and pillows, shoes, kitchen/household items, cutlery, body shapers, and scooters. You can shop and browse in air conditioned comfort as you walk through the 18,000 square foot space. Marketplace also provides one of the direct ticket entries into MontanaFair. The entrance on the north side of the building gets you to shopping and then on to the fair. If you are still looking to grab a bargain, look outside the Marketplace on the MontanaFair grounds. There are more than 100 vendors outside including DISH Network, Cowboy Junk, U.S. Army, Billings Clinic, and Billings Fire Department. New vendors this year at the fair include: Superior Sleep, Orange Expo Trading; First Class Bamboo; Hidow; Hawaiian Moon, Kitchen Helpers, and All Star Dips to name a few. You should be able to get your shopping fi x this year at MontanaFair.

Altana FCU MontanaFair is happy to welcome Altana Federal Credit Union as a 2018 sponsor. Altana FCU is one of the largest credit unions in Yellowstone County. Owned by its members, Altana serves residents throughout Yellowstone, Carbon, Stillwater, Sweet Grass, Golden Valley,

Buffalo Wild Wings/ Intermountain Distributing The official start to every MontanaFair is the second Saturday in August. You can mark your calendar to the day MontanaFair will start. Then, there’s the early opening of the fair for the true connoisseur—Sneak a Peek night Friday at MontanaFair. “Sneak a Peek started when Bill Chiesa was the fair General Manager,” said current MontanaFair GM Bill Dutcher. “The idea was to give people a chance to get to the rides fi rst. It’s grown over the years to the spectacle you see today.” For years, Sneak a Peek night has been sponsored by two great local companies, Buffalo Wild Wings and Intermountain Distributing, the company that brings Anheuser Busch products to Yellowstone County. Being part of Sneak a Peek is important to both Buffalo Wild Wings and Intermountain Distributing. Brad Anderson is President of Anderson Management Group, the local operator of Buffalo Wild Wings. “This will be our 16th year in partnership with the MontanaFair. Buffalo Wild Wings is a family destination much like the MontanaFair. We value our relationship with MetraPark and look forward to our continuing this tradition for many years to come.” This year’s Sneak a Peek night will feature the mainland U.S. premiere of Black Out, the new extreme thrill ride by Mighty Thomas Carnival. Black Out is a whirling, spinning, extreme ride which has only one other appearance in the U.S. (Hawaii) before MontanaFair. This extreme ride is likely to have big lines from fans of fun on Sneak a Peek night. With only a half day of the operation on Sneak a Peek, gate admission price is only $5 per person. MontanaFair opens gates for Sneak a Peek Friday August 10 at 4pm. Rides start around 6pm. Country star Dustin Lynch kicks off the Pepsi Entertainment Series at MontanaFair Friday night at 7pm. Please see Attractions, 17

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4-H Happenings

ne of the biggest and most active areas of the annual MontanaFair in Billings are the 4-H competitions. These competitions generate bragging rights and real money. In 2017, the Patrick K. Goggins Junior Livestock Sale logged over one half MILLION dollars in auction proceeds. This year there are 148 different agricultural divisions and 100 non-agricultural divisions of competition at MontanaFair. Handbooks and entry information for all divisions of competition, sponsored by EBMS and Northwest Farm Credit Services, can be found at MontanaFair.com under the Exhibitors tab. New at MontanaFair for 2018 is a separate special Facebook page specifically for MontanaFair Competitive Events. The new page was designed to further recognize the efforts of all competitors. “Knowing all the work that goes into these entries, we thought there should be more recognition given to the participants,” said MontanaFair General Manager Bill Dutcher. “And with the amount of other activity going on during the fair, this allows us to really bring focus to the fair’s roots.” Over 10,000 entries were received in 2017 for the competitive events areas of MontanaFair with more than $95,000 awarded in cash premiums.

The area will include static displays on the five major agricultural products in the state—wheat, barley, sugar beets, cattle, and cover crops. The fair agricultural education consultant, Shelia Schenk from USDA, talks about the presentation. “We wanted to show our guests who may not be part of production agriculture how what farmers and ranchers do impacts them,” commented Shelia Schenk. “Every business in our community knows when producers have a good year, they have a good year. Opportunity Farm will be educational AND fun for everybody.” Opportunity Farm is set up as a walking path guiding you through the many areas of Montana Agriculture. You’ll see all the different kinds of wheat produced in the state and learn why the trade deals with foreign countries

Opportunity Farm The heart of MontanaFair is agricultural. As the biggest business in Montana, agriculture employs nearly 20,000 Montanans statewide and generated $4.6 BILLION dollars in product sales in the most recent available year. That’s 48% more revenue than Tourism by itself, and more than Oil and Gas, Lumber, and Mining produces all put together. Agriculture is big business and MontanaFair is moving agriculture to front and center. A new attraction for the fair is the opening of Opportunity Farm, presented by Opportunity Bank of Montana. Opportunity Farm is designed to help inform and educate the 980,000 Montanans who don’t work in production agriculture.

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are important to Montana farmers. You’ll learn why the beer you purchase is absolutely dependent on Montana. Ever wonder the taste difference between cane sugar and beet sugar? Opportunity Farm can help you find the answer. There’s an interactive part to Opportunity Farm, with a live animal area inside the farm including mini donkeys, mini horses, goats, and potentially other animals for interaction with fair guests. If you are not in production agriculture, there is a lot of equipment on the farm or ranch that is likely a bit unfamiliar. Ag equipment providers in Yellowstone County and across Montana are providing a show of their own inside Opportunity Farm. Each piece of equipment will provide signage telling how it is used in the field and what price a producer would pay to buy the gear. The location of

Opportunity Farm, presented by Opportunity Bank, is in the front of the MontanaFair grounds, just inside the main gate and in front of the Western Ranch Animal Expo. Taking a few moments to tour the farm will answer lots of questions you might have about ag and leave you with a greater understanding of your food and those who produce it.

Patrick K. Goggins Junior Livestock Sale For kids who raise livestock to show at MontanaFair, Saturday August 18 has been circled on the calendar for many months. The Patrick K. Goggins Junior Livestock Sale at MontanaFair is the biggest sale of its kind in Montana. Last year more than 130 buyers spent over $500,000 purchasing animals from 4-H and FFA entries. Much of the money earned by 4-H Exhibitors from the sale is used for education or to begin to build their own production herd. The sale is a celebration of the hard work it takes to raise production animals. The sale is named for longtime agribusinessman Patrick Goggins who passed in 2016. The Goggins family remains heavily involved in the annual sale. Auctioneer Joe Goggins heads up the auction sales effort each year. Top buyers in 2017 included Animal Health International, Arrow Striping, Auto Auction of Montana, Cooney Livestock Trucking, Industrial Sales, Raw Machinery, Staley’s Tire, Stockman Bank, The Mighty Thomas Carnival, Thompson Cattle Company, Town and Country Supply, Western Ranch Supply, WS Livestock, and Yellowstone Valley Parts and Equipment. The Western Ag Reporter sponsors the buyers lunch ahead of the sale which begins Saturday at 12:30 in the Western Ranch Animal Expo. Livestock included in the sale are swine, market goats, lamb, market poultry, market rabbit, and cattle. Getting a buyer’s packet to be involved in the sale is easy. Contact the county extension office at 256-2828 for more information.

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ew rides, including one appearing for the fi rst time ever in the continental United States, are a few of the highlights for MontanaFair. Blacking Out on a ride is entirely possible at this year’s MontanaFair. Black Out is the newest and latest thrill ride coming to MontanaFair. Carnival President John Hanschen is looking forward to coming back to Billings for the fair. “MontanaFair is always one of our favorite places,” said Hanschen. “The people are great and it just brings out the best in all of us to be certain everyone has the best time.” This year, Hanschen and his team have arranged for the new ride Black Out to make its first continental United States appearance in Montana. On this mega attraction, twelve passengers are secured into gondolas that rotate and flip as the central arm swings eighty feet in the air. Black Out is similar to another long time MontanaFair staple, The Speed. The Speed’s wingspan is 140 feet—the arm rotates at a speed of 13 rpm and passengers in the gondolas at each end experience an intense G-force sensation. with one important exception. It also goes side to side as it catapults riders to the highest point on the MontanaFair grounds. The Speed is back at MontanaFair. You may need to take a moment to locate this popular ride. Speed is moving to an area on the other end of the fairgrounds near the Billings Clinic/Children’s Hospital Colorado Kids’ World. Making its way to Billings for the 2018 fair is another brand new spectacular ride, the Star Tower, now on a boat from overseas and scheduled to arrive in time for MontanaFair. The Star Tower is a ninetyfoot tall chair swing ride, providing thrills and a spectacular view of the Rimrocks— designed for older children and adults. While everything else seems to be going up, pricing for the carnival rides and games remain at the same levels as 2015. Pay one price wristbands are $30 for any of the riding periods, with special days and periods scattered liberally throughout the run of the fair. Sneak A Peek night opens MontanaFair Friday night with $22 wristbands and a $5 gate admission. Monday thru Friday afternoon ride wristbands are just $22, a 30% savings on normal pricing. There are other wallet savings specials available at MontanaFair.com Mighty Thomas Carnival has had a special relationship at MontanaFair for

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A Thomas Carnival employee takes a break from setting up a ride at the MontanaFair at MetraPark on Wednesday, August 9, 2017.

many years. MontanaFair General Manager Bill Dutcher likes this particular carnival. “The Circle of Excellence is given to less than 5% of the carnivals nationwide by the Outdoor Amusement Business Association,” said Dutcher. “Mighty Thomas Carnival is one of the carnivals in the circle. It makes us proud to bring such a high quality and safe organization to Billings for our guests to enjoy.” The Billings Clinic/Children’s Hospital Colorado Kids World is one of the big attractions of MontanaFair. Hanschen described what parents will find this year. “A lot of great classic rides will be back at Kids World this year,” said Hanschen. “The 100 foot fun slide, the Fun House, and Happy Face Bounce are just a few of the rides the kids will enjoy.”

The main carnival office is located on the midway and administrative staff is always available for questions and comments. Credit cards are accepted at our box offices, and ATMs are located on the midway. The carnival maintains a corner general store open to fair customers, stocked with a small variety of personal items they might have forgotten for their long day visiting the fair. Thomas Carnival classics: Tilt-a-Whirl, seven seats of undulating movement, was invented by the Minnesota Sellner family in 1927. The Tilt remains one of the most popular rides in America. The Merry-Go-Round (check out the artwork on the carousel horses), is an Allen Herschell model. Ours is “3-abreast”, a total of 30 horses. There are 3 galloping poses to choose from, and 6 different color

schemes. Children love to select their favorite horse. Crystal Lil’s House of Mirrors: two levels included: the lower mirror maze, and the upper level filled with crazy mirrors and a circular slide that takes you back to ground level. Dizzy Dragons from Sellner are green dragon riding capsules with smiling faces. This style is from the famous Sellner Spin Ride Limited collection. MontanaFair has the Billings Clinic/ Children’s Hospital Colorado Kids World with the Barnyard, the Speedway, and the Rio Grande Train, where the operator often wears an old-school engineer’s cap and rings a bell as the train departs the station. The whole family can enjoy the Up Up and Away, the U-Toob, the Wiggle Wurm, and the Airport—the seats accommodate both children and adults. The exciting Cliff hanger amusement ride with spectacular lighting is the only ride that flies customers through the air like Superman. And the Tornado has been upgraded with a new light package that can be seen for miles. Its open-air tubs spin under the control of the passengers. Other featured attractions on the Thomas Carnival midway this year at the fair: Monster Trucks: Wisdom Rides of Colorado built this popular children’s ride featuring realistic monster trucks with a pop-a-wheelie motion. Each car has sound effects and each rider has a steering wheel. Adults may accompany youngsters. Monster Trucks may be our most popular children’s attraction. Martian Maze: Adorable Martians are pictured on the scenery of the Martian Maze. Young children climb ladders, cross bridges, slide down slides, and walk through a rotating barrel. Frog Hopper: Another popular youth ride, this one with a hopping motion, was made by Utah’s S & S Sports. Adults may ride with the youngsters on the Frog Hopper, as well. More returning favorites include 100foot Fun Slide, and the Zamperla Mini Jet with 8 bold ships shaped like barrels melded into fantastic flying airplanes. The ride’s air compressor sends the ships hissing into the air for the imaginary trip over the fairgrounds. The crafts glide smoothly back down the ground after a 90 second flight. Fun Zone Fun House walkthrough starts with fresh and friendly fun cartoon figures painted on the front’s Please see Carnival, 16 MontanaFair 2018 ¬ AUGUST 5, 2018

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Carnival Continued from 15 façade. Inside, look for easy obstacles, visual tricks, spinning disks, and an exciting Barrel O Fun at the exit. Happy Face Bounce: Children under 42 inches enjoy jumping in the Thomas Carnival bounces. Our air-supported jumpers feature The Wacky Maze and Happy Faces. Gopher Golf: a round of challenging miniature golf is included with each day’s wristband. Look for the tall red, orange, and blue canvas on top of the carnival caddy shack. Keep score and ask about daily tournaments. Also included with a wristband purchase: one free attempt to Fool the Guesser for a small prize (your choice of age, weight, or birth month.) If the guesser misses by more than 2 years, 3 pounds, or 1 month, you win! The Scrambler is a carnival classic produced by the Eli Bridge Company out of Illinois. The seats interlace with each other as they spin, but they never touch, much like a giant egg beater. The Starship 4000 is Wisdom Manufacturing’s latest update of the archetypal space ship simulation. The feeling of weightlessness never gets old as the ship races around at over 20 revolutions per minute. This ride features groundbreaking technological advances in its mechanical operation as well as dazzling new lighting and scenery packages. Look for new colors and attractive new lighting on the Zipper. Chance Rides manufactures this quintessential thrill ride—cages spinning about 2 axes—thrilling and memorable. The trendy “Wacky Cowboy” coaster returns to Billings this year. The coaster features bright colors, a flashing LED light package, and a lead cowboy mouse with sheriff’s badge who guides riders through exciting dips and curves. Family groups enjoy this coaster, together. The focal point of the midway is the towering Century Wheel, a 70 foot Ferris wheel with gondola-style seating—providing in-thecloud enjoyment for guests ranging from family units to brand new friends attending their first fair together. The Century Wheel is Thomas Carnival’s most popular ride. The Chance Rides Thunderbolt boasts alternating red and blue cars circling a center point that pivots outward— by centrifugal force. Passengers end up sideways as the toboggans swing to navigate the hilly track! And the mighty Pharaoh’s Fury appears to be an ocean vessel with an artistic Egyptian Pharaoh’s head sculpture at each end. Swinging in an arc 54 feet high, the Pharaoh’s Fury takes passengers from horizontal to vertical. You’ll witness scores of passengers thrill to the momentary weightless effect as the boat rises high, reverses motion, then

R plunges. One cool ride. Adventurous riders also enjoy the exciting wave action of Moby Dick, built in Colorado by Wisdom rides. Bystanders laugh as the Moby riders’ feet swing in synchrony to the movement of this riding machine adorned with a painted mural of a giant whale swimming the high seas. Our “ground-mounted” Bumper Cars sits at eye level. One more great ride to watch from the sidelines. Youngsters meeting the height requirement often get their first driving experience in the Thomas Carnival Dodgem Cars. Popular carnival games include water races, the duck pond, balloon pop, basketball, break-a-bottle, big ring-o-bottle, grab bag, fish ‘til you win game, bulldozer-token push, and the rope ladder. Everyone enjoys the colorful prizes: teddy bears, dogs, frogs, computer portraits, buttons, T-shirts, wall-hangings and a fantastic array of neat trinkets and novelties. And something new: Foot Darts— soccer balls kicked towards 30-foot-tall Velcro- covered target board—aim to score big to win a prize. Enjoy tasty traditional fair food items on the midway, including corn dogs, foot long hot dogs, cheese steaks, caramel and candy apples, nachos, pickles, funnel cakes, pizza, hamburgers, popcorn, cotton candy, sno-cones, and soft drinks. The Midway Pastries has a newage automated lemon squeezer device made of clear plastic—you can watch the fresh juice being produced and delivered to your own cup. The other stands have catchy names and logos, including the Sugar Barn, the Sweet Spot, and the Midway Grill.

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imrock Auto Arena has hosted some of the biggest performers in history. The stage has seen entertainers from Elton John and Mötley Crüe to George Strait and the Eagles. Just over one year ago, Garth Brooks brought his world tour to Billings for the 4th time. Now, talent from Billings and all around Montana will be able to perform in the same place and use the same dressing rooms as these legendary performers. It will be a real star treatment at MontanaFair. The Timesquare Furniture Community Stage moves inside Rimrock Auto Arena for the 2018 MontanaFair. Being inside the arena gives guests and performers a number of advantages. Environmental control along with guest and performer comfort are high on the list of advantages in the new location. MontanaFair General Manager Bill Dutcher, “How cool will it be to use the same dressing facilities the stars use when they come to Rimrock Auto Arena,” said Dutcher. “The programming of the stage will work better for everyone. Seating for guests to watch will be vastly improved. With MetraPark concessions just a few steps away, this will be a great experience.” Sandy Wong is the coordinator and producer of the Timesquare Furniture Community Stage for MontanaFair. The stage features singers, dance troupes, and local performers of all types. Programming on the stage begins on Monday during Senior Day at MontanaFair with country singer Marty Davis performing at noon. Marty brings to the stage the color, excitement, and harmony of the stars of the Silver Screen and the singing cowboy era. Regular programming on the stage starts at 4pm Monday and continues daily from noon to 9pm each evening in Rimrock Auto Arena. This is the fourth year Timesquare Furniture has been involved with the Community Stage at MontanaFair. Brian Anderson, VP Operations Manager of Timesquare Furniture explained why. “We want you to have a sense of community when you do business with Timesquare Furniture,” said Anderson. “We are part of this community every day as a locally owned and locally operated store. Many times when you buy at our shop, you walk out with the item that day. Being community focused is important to you and to us.”

‘bone-a-fied’ act to audiences across the western states since 2009 exciting and entertaining all ages with spine tingling three part harmonies, homespun vocal styling, boot stomping music and well- seasoned showmanship. THE ROCK BOTTOM BOYS tickle brains and warp reality by singing iconic rock hits like ‘Pinball Wizard’ and ‘Gimme Three Steps’ to tunes like ‘Wabash Cannonball’ or ‘Mountain Dew’ gluing audiences to their seats in anticipation of what might be next. While the heart pumping music alone is irresistible, once engaged folks are riveted by the boys’ back porch clowning and hillbilly notions. THE ROCK BOTTOM BOYS have the versatility to perform in venues of all sizes ranging from small intimate rooms to large amphitheaters. Their shows are light hearted, humorous, and intimate good fun for audiences from age 8 to 80. Playing at the Exchange Club Patio three times daily from August 10-15.

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Taking the newly relocated Timesquare Furniture Community Stage for one day only, Monday, August 13, is Marty Davis. Marty Davis brings to the stage the color, excitement, and harmony of the stars of the Silver Screen and the singing cowboy era. Marty will be joined this year by Loretta Brank MacKeever. Lorette played in Marty’s band for a couple of years in the early 1980s. Since then, she’s played with Deana Carter of Strawberry Wine fame for three years, with Patty Loveless, Sara Evans, and Mindy McCready among others. Loretta has also performed on The Opry, the CMA THE ROCK BOTTOM BOYS and ACM Awards shows, Jay Leno, David Professional touring band, THE ROCK Letterman, Conan O’Brien, The Today BOTTOM BOYS, have been serving up a Show, and Good Morning America.

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EBMS/Northwest Farm Credit With more than 10,000 entries each year, participants in Competitive Events at MontanaFair go all out to win blue ribbons and premium cash awards. Over $90,000 is awarded by the fair each year to these participants along with the pride of winning. Just like in any sporting event, each Competitive Event has its own rules and regulations which need to be published and followed. Employee Benefit Management Services (EBMS) and Northwest Farm Credit Services are sponsors of the 15 different department handbooks used by judges and participants alike. These two businesses are heavily involved in our community and very focused on youth and serving the agricultural community. Each handbook includes information on all 4H and open class divisions at MontanaFair. With the books being available online, contestants get the latest information for their events. With an event this big, the largest in Montana, a lot of judges are required. MontanaFair brings a number of industry and ag professionals from both in and outside Montana to assure integrity in the judging process. Northwest Farm Credit Services have specially trained members of their staff participate in judging some of the 4H events. New in 2018 is a special Facebook page for Competitive Events. This page will have the latest information of entry deadlines, judging changes, and of course, winners. The page MontanaFair Competitive Events on Facebook. Employee Benefit Management Services (EBMS) is a third-party administrator of self-funded benefit plans, committed to driving change in the evolving marketplace. Northwest Farm Credit Services or Northwest FCS, is a financial cooperative providing financing and related services to farmers, ranchers, agribusinesses, commercial fishermen, timber producers, rural homeowners and crop insurance customers in Montana, Idaho, Oregon, Washington and Alaska. Northwest FCS finances farmers, ranchers, agribusinesses, commercial fishermen, timber producers and rural homeowners as well as farm-related businesses, agricultural cooperatives and rural utilities.

MT Army National Guard The Montana Army National Guard is always all over the grounds at MontanaFair. Whether its special netting to help protect guests from the sun, tents to cover the small animals and people in Opportunity Farm or the sponsorship of the MT ARNG stage, the Montana Army National

Guard is very visible at MontanaFair. This year, the Kelly McDonald Band and Daniel Kosel & The Crue will perform on the MT ARNG stage at the Lake beside Surfer Joe’s. These two talented performers will have a total of six shows between them each day at the lake. You’ll see members of the Montana Army National Guard at different locations on the fairgrounds. They are always looking for ways to help make your visit to the fair more enjoyable. The MTARNG has had several state missions over the past year, to include fighting wildfires in western Montana as well as performing rescue operations of 137 people from a church camp earlier this summer. The MTARNG is always ready and always there. If you are interested in learning more or becoming a member of the National Guard, you’ll be able to get your questions answered at MontanaFair. Stop by their set up and try climbing the rock wall or test yourself against your friends at the 4 person jousting arena.

VIP Services Think of the logistics of supplying 114 restrooms and handwashing stations over 189 acres of MontanaFair property. Our team’s job is to ensure none of these facilities run out of anything—paper, soap, or towels as they are being used by 225,000 people over nine days. That’s the job VIP Services, Inc. tackles every year at MontanaFair. VIP, owned by Charlie Loveridge, has worked the fair for more than two decades making sure all is ready for people to have a wonderful fair experience. “We make sure restrooms are stocked and clean so people can focus on fun,” said Loveridge. “It’s a big job but one we accept with great pride and must be right every time.” VIP has installed several portable handwashing stations throughout the grounds for guest convenience. VIP also is hard at work during the fair keeping the grounds litter free and trash properly removed. “We are very focused on keeping our guests healthy,” said MontanaFair General Manager Bill Dutcher. “Anytime there is a possibility of animal/human interaction, we want a handwashing station available for use. VIP’s assistance in making this available is very appreciated.” VIP Services is the largest full service property maintenance company in the Yellowstone Valley region. Offering both exterior and interior services, they provide a single call source for all of your maintenance needs. You will see VIP Services, Inc. signage throughout Yellowstone County and MontanaFair. Please see Attractions, 18

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acrobats, free standing ladder, rolla bolla, aerial, dance, incredible balancing acts and echoing calls of “Wow that’s amazing, kiss him already!!!” The Adventures of the Flying Umbrella Ship takes you on a journey into the mind of a vibrant adventurer and her co-pilot, The Sky Captain. Watch these wide eyed wanderers in their one of a kind contraption “The Flying Umbrella Ship” perform amazing tricks on stilts as they travel around the Globe in search for the secret to Life and laughter, bringing their playfulness, experimental dance moves and contagious smiles and energy everywhere they go. Be amazed as Stilt Walking is taken to a new level. “An Experience not to be missed!!” Catch Mango & Dango Performing at the 4th Avenue stage two times daily.

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Lego Lane From superheroes and miniature versions of Rimrock Auto Arena, the operators of Lego Lane at MontanaFair are constantly working to bring something new and different to MontanaFair. What else can you do with Legos and other hobby building kits? You’ll have to visit Lego Lane near Youth Art inside the Exhibit Hall at Rimrock Auto Arena to see what’s new this year. Here’s a hint. This year Lego Lane has developed a scale model of another of Billings unique building for you to see and enjoy. Bricks and Minifigs provides the Legos displays along with other popular miniature building products at MontanaFair. Some of the creations presented at MontanaFair have included Lego Batman, Ninjago, and Lego Movie 2, along with a scale model of Rimrock Auto Arena, the Star Wars Death Star and other intricate and beautiful designs. At MontanaFair, you can see some of these creations. You can even create your own racing machine from miniature parts and put it through the paces in actual competition at MontanaFair. The schedule of events at Lego Lane changes right up to opening day. Check the fair schedule for specific events and times at Lego Lane.

Heritage Arts One of the most visited places at MontanaFair is the Heritage Arts exhibits inside Montana Pavilion. It is the creativity and skill shown in these entries which keeps people coming back each year. MontanaFair, which started as the Midland Empire Fair, began as a way for people to show and sell their products and crafts. The social media sharing site, Pinterest, wasn’t around then to share ideas so coming to market was a big deal. After winter, the local county fair provided a way to show off a little bit by submitting your crafts and designs in a blue ribbon competition with your friends and neighbors. Heritage Arts is our acknowledgement of those times at MontanaFair. The Heritage Arts Department is filled with decorative arts, art needlework, horticulture, and culinary arts. All entries in this department are open entries. In the Montana Pavilion you can find handcrafted sewing projects, quilts, canned goods, gourds, pickles, potted plants, cakes, wine, petunias, scrapbooks, cookware demonstrations, and handcrafted leather goods. You’ll find divisions for seniors and youth, spinning, machine knitting, textile

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painting, and crocheting among the 28 divisions of entry in Heritage Arts. There are 462 different classes of entry. You get a whole lot more than just a photo of a creative project at Heritage Arts. You see the final item brought to life in front of your eyes.

SCRAP Tacular SCRaP in Billings is back for MontanaFair. SCRaP (Share Create Reuse and Promote) is an organization working to reuse and recycle products into useful and creative art and furniture. During MontanaFair, the upcycle Boutique will have Artist’s work available for sale. You can also get hands-on during MontanaFair. The creation station will be set up for fair-goers to come in and create crafts like a scrap wrap bracelet, a calendar journal, and bottle cap jewelry among other items. The Magic City Makerspace will have a sampling of all the fun creative things you can do in a shared space with shared tools and equipment. SCRaP partners with other nonprofits in Billings and will have information on their good works available. SCRap welcomes any nonprofit with the mission of making life better for kids and the community of Billings to join. SCRaP will also have a daily featured artist demonstrating what they do and how they do it. SCRaP will be in the 4-H Building at MontanaFair open from noon to 9 pm daily with a special early opening at 10am on Monday, August 13. They will have interactive demonstrations along with a donation station.

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Youth Art Each year at MontanaFair, Youth Art is showcased in the 20,000 square foot Exhibit Hall inside Rimrock Auto Arena. There are more than 200 classes of competition for entries. Ribbons are awarded on an individual basis with cash premiums paid for certain categories like “Best of Show” in divisions. Open to all Montana Youth, Schools, Home Schools, Preschools, and Day Cares, public or private. Group entries are eligible from Families, Combined Grades, and Youth Groups. Entries should be entered in the grade (or group) in which the art was completed. All artwork must have been done within the 2016-2018 school year(August 2017–June 2018). Kids showcase their pottery, drawings, paintings, sculptures, crafts and other art projects. Divisions begin at 3 through 4 years of age and continue at two year increments through the current years’ high school graduates. All classes and age group divisions are awarded 1st through 3rd place ribbons.

Mango and Dango One of the most unique shows ever at MontanaFair is back for 2018. Mango and Dango stage show: A timeless love story… Enjoy this high skilled physical comedy circus show about the trials and tribulations of unrequited love seen through the hearts and eyes of two clowns. Will Mango ever give in… Probably not… Featured entertainment may include chair stacking, juggling, partner

Ancient Art forms brought to life, timeless and otherworldly; Animal Cracker Conspiracy’s Stilt Characters leave beautiful and joyful impressions in the minds of their audience. With over a decade of experience performing on traditional “echasse” peg stilts, teaching workshops, and fabricating wooden stilts for performers, ACC continues to inspire with their audacious designs and inimitable presence. Strolling the grounds three times daily!

Jeff Martin Jeff Martin’s one of only about two thousand ‘full-time’ professional magicians and where he shines is in his ability to make people of ALL ages smile, laugh, giggle, and simply marvel at the wonders of comedy magic. You’ll fi nd Jeff magically strolling up to four times daily!

Marty Davis Taking the newly relocated Timesquare Furniture Community Stage for one day only, Monday, August 13, is Marty Davis. Marty Davis brings to the stage the color, excitement, and harmony of the stars of the Silver Screen and the singing cowboy era. Marty will be joined this year by Loretta Brank MacKeever. Lorette played in Marty’s band for a couple of years in the early 1980s. Since then, she’s played with Deana Carter of Strawberry Wine fame for three years, with Patty Loveless, Sara Evans, and Mindy McCready among others. Loretta has also performed on The Opry, the CMA and ACM Awards shows, Jay Leno, David Letterman, Conan O’Brien, The Today Show, and Good Morning America.

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