INSIDE Entertainment Lineup ..............................2 Grounds Entertainment ....................... 4-5 Yellowstone River Roundup Rodeo ........ 6 Junior Livestock Sale ............................... 6 SuperCross............................................... 6 Schedule of Events ...............................8-9 Map ........................................................ 10 Deals & Discounts....................................11 Fair Food & Fun ...................................... 12 MontanaFair Days ..................................14
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Grammy Award winner Melissa Etheridge performs Friday, August 11.
Rock vocalist Pat Benatar will “hit you with her best shot” on Friday, August 11.
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ontanaFair opens its nine day run with a number of new shows, new displays, and a great mix of new and classic acts. “Here We Go” is the new MontanaFair theme. This year, all concerts at MontanaFair are part of the Pepsi Entertainment Series. Big Sky Pepsi and the Dimich family signed a multi-year agreement to sponsor all concerts and entertainment events in the Rimrock Auto Arena at MontanaFair. The MontanaFair’s first concert kicks off Friday, August 11, with four-time Grammy winner, Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo. Pat Benatar is acknowledged as the leading female rock vocalist of the ‘80s not only winning Grammys but three American Music Awards. Long time musical director for Benatar, Neil Giraldo will join her. Another multiple Grammy Award winner, Melissa Etheridge opens the show Friday night. From the late 80’s to mid-90’s no female artist was hotter than Paramore rocks the Rimrock Auto Arena stage Saturday, August 12. Etheridge. With 5 platinum selling albums, and 11 Billboard charting singles over the period, Etheridge made her place in classic rock. The Pepsi Entertainment Series continues Saturday, August 12, with rock band Paramore and special guest Julien Baker. The band recently wrote and recorded their 5th album in their hometown of Nashville. It’s called After Laughter. Listen to the first single, “Hard Times” out everywhere now. Sunday, August 13, the Pepsi Entertainment Series turns to comedy with Bill Engvall and special guest Gary Brightwell. Comedian Bill Bill Engvall has the ability to connect with an auEngvall brings dience and share the humor in everyday situations. his signs and That has made Bill one of the top comedians today. family friendly Tickets are available at MetraPark Box Office, comedy to the by phone at 406-256-2422, MontanaFair.com and MontanaFair MetraPark.com. All arena concerts and grandstand on Sunday, performances begin at 7 pm, except Supercross which August 13. starts at 6 pm. MontanaFair 2017
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here is plenty of entertainment at MontanaFair - more than 23 live shows every day of the fair over its nine day run. Here are some examples of the great professional entertainment you’ll find at MontanaFair. THE ROCK BOTTOM BOYS will perform nightly at the Exchange Club Patio and Mango and Dango will bring a variety show on their own custom stage near 4th Avenue. You can also catch Coyote Wild and the High Country Cowboys daily at the Montana Army National Guard Stage and Lady Houdini will also have a custom stage near 4th Avenue for her show. All Star Stunt Dogs will bring kids and animal lovers of all ages to Kids World. Adding excitement to the grounds are strolling puppets Animal Cracker Conspiracy and magician Jeff Martin.
Mighty Thomas Carnival Enjoy hours of fun at the Mighty Thomas Carnival, a longtime tradition at MontanaFair. The focal point of the Thomas Carnival 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.) Two rides will be presented from the “Extreme” genre in Billings this year: Courtesy Photos The Speed is huge, and sensational— just eight people experience it at a time, Above: Professional touring band, THE ROCK BOTTOM BOYS, play three times daily on the Exchange sitting in back-to-back twosomes at Club Patio. Below: Stunt Dogs entertain audiences of all ages three times daily. either end of a beam that stretches half the length of a football field—and it faces toward the Billings rim rocks. Share the experience with a friend! The Speed draws a late-night crowd of people-watchers meeting old friends regaling in the soft summer breeze. The second Extreme attraction is the Ejection Seat—customers are strapped into the harness and transported quickly 150 feet up into the Montana sky via bungee cords. Pricing on these attractions is separate from normal carnival tickets and wristbands. Adventurous riders can also enjoy the exciting wave action of Moby Dick, built in Colorado by Wisdom rides. BySee Lady Houdini keep crowds captivated on standers laugh as the Moby riders’ feet the 4th Avenue Stage. swing in synchrony to the movement of
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The Mighty Thomas Carnival returns to MontanaFair for its 38th year. The Century Wheel is the Carnival’s most popular ride.
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Above: Enjoy the high skilled physical comedy show of Mango and Dango on the 4th Avenue Stage. Left: Magician Jeff Martin will be strolling the grounds daily.
this riding machine adorned with a painted mural of a giant whale swimming the high seas. The Super Shot is the 90-foot tall free fall drop tower—another attraction that draws a crowd observing the curious reactions of riders who have completed the free fall to firm ground. The Super Shot is made by A.R.M. from Ohio, utilizing true physics of earth magnets to provide smooth reliable braking. The “ground-mounted” Bumper Cars sets right at eye level, each structural piece unloaded from a two-trailer combination. 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 MontanaFair 2017
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Sneak A Peek Night 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 - a concert is always on the schedule, and 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. Gates will open for Sneak A Peek night at 4 pm on Friday, August 11 with rides cranking up by 6 pm.
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Yellowstone River Roundup PRCA Rodeo August 17, 18 and 19
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he 2016 Yellowstone River Roundup at MontanaFair had the largest purse in the rodeo’s history and more than 600 competitors. The YRR is expected to eclipse that again in 2017. The fair is scheduled t o have over 500 cowboys and a total purse of over $110,000 making it one of the top 40 rodeos in the United States. F i n a l nu mb ers aren’t available until the entries and draw is complete, but the YRR remains one of the top pro rodeo stops in Montana. The Yellowstone River Roundup in the Northern Hotel Grandstands is sponsored by Shipton’s Big R. There are three night performances August 17, 18, and 19. Each performance begins at 7pm. For real rodeo fans, slack is always a big draw. Slack occurs when there are too many participants to give every performer a time slot in the night time performances. Slack will also be in the Northern Hotel Grandstands each day. The rodeo has grown consistently since it moved to the Grandstands and its affiliation with PRCA in 2011. Sankey Rodeo Company of Joliet will provide the stock and assist in producing the fair rodeo again in 2017.
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Terah Vermandel holds her sheep close after selling her during the Patrick K. Goggins Junior Livestock Sale. Sale day is Saturday, August 19.
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aising production animals is hard work. It’s hard work that gets rewarded at the Patrick K. Goggins Junior Livestock Sale at MontanaFair. Sale day, August 19, 2017, is when the countless hours of nursing, nurturing, feeding, grooming, and raising an animal pays off with a cash reward. Hundreds of animals were auctioned to the highest bidders in
the 2016 sale which has been named in honor of longtime Billings agribusinessman, Patrick K. Goggins. Goggins, who passed in 2016, owned the Public Auction Yards and Billings Livestock Commission in Billings. Northwest Farm Credit Services is a big part of the sale helping to sponsor the Junior Livestock sale workshop for the young sellers. Farming and ranching are certain-
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Catch some of the top cowboys and cowgirls in action at the Yellowstone River Roundup PRCA Rodeo, August 17-19.
The top cowboys in the world will take their place in this year’s rodeo. For a complete list of the cowboys and cowgirls who will be in action at the Yellowstone River Roundup, please check MontanaFair. com. Tough Enough to Wear Pink Night is back for the rodeo on August 17. 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 MetraPark. com, by phone at 800-366-8538 or 406252-2422, at the MetraPark Box Office.
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rchie Cochrane Ford and MontanaFair are teaming up with the Billings Motorcycle Club to present Montana Outdoor SuperCross, Tuesday, August 15 at 6 pm at the Northern Hotel Grandstands. Supercross is one of the most physically demanding motorsports, and action on the dirt track is hot and fast as racers navigate the custom-built course. It includes 30-foot air jumps, whoop sections, double and triple jumps, 100-foot long jumps, rhythm sec-
ly dependent on weather but they are also dependent on a good banking relationship with their agricultural lender. Northwest Farm Credit has been part of MontanaFair for more than 10 years, assisting today’s and tomorrow’s ag producers get a head start in their fields. Northwest Farm Credit Services is 100% committed to the communities they serve.
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tions, roller sections and a challenging array of other technical Supercross track features. The Montana Outdoor SuperCross attracts contestants from across the nation who push their bodies and bikes to the limit in hopes of earning a spot on the podium at the end of the night. Thousands of fans fill the Northern Hotel Grandstands for this one-night event, which includes crowd contests, special offers, and raffles. For the first time, SuperCross fans will be able
to get up close with riders and action with a new video screen presentation. Singh Contracting is sponsoring the video production presentation of Montana Super Cross for the 2017 MontanaFair. Montana Outdoor SuperCross starts at 6 pm. Tickets are $28 for premium seating, $25 for reserved seating, $18 for general admission, and tickets for children 6-12 are $14 general admission. Children 5 and under are admitted free in general admission. MontanaFair 2017
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2017 MontanaFair Schedule of Events FRIDAY, AUGUST 11 (SNEEK A PEAK) 8:30 am ............................Horse Show, Classes 2-29 – Super Barn Arena 10 am ..........Open “All other breeds” Cattle Show – Western Ranch Expo 1 pm ...................Open Junior Angus Cattle Show – Western Ranch Expo 1 – 8pm ....................... Horse Show Div. 70 class 39-42 – Outdoor Arena 5 pm.........................................Pocket Pet Show – Western Ranch Expo 5:15 pm .. High Country Cowboys – Montana Army National Guard Stage 6 pm ....................... THE ROCK BOTTOM BOYS – Exchange Club Patio 7 pm ......................Coyote Wild – Montana Army National Guard Stage 7 pm ...........Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo and Melissa Etheridge – Rimrock Auto Arena 7:15 pm........Small Animal Market Breed Pictures – Western Ranch Expo 8 pm ....................... THE ROCK BOTTOM BOYS – Exchange Club Patio 8:30 pm.... High Country Cowboys – Montana Army National Guard Stage 9:45 pm ..................Coyote Wild – Montana Army National Guard Stage 10:15 pm .................. THE ROCK BOTTOM BOYS – Exchange Club Patio
SATURDAY, AUGUST 12 (AG DAY) 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 8:30 am .........................Horse Show, Classes 30-38 – Super Barn Arena Horse Show, Trail Classes (Horsemanship Level 1,2 and 3), Div. 70 Class 43 & 45 – Outdoor Arena 11 am – 9 pm ................4-H Non-Livestock on display – Western Ranch Expo Small Bay 11am ........................... Open Angus Cattle Show – Western Ranch Expo NOON – 9 pm ....Exhibit Buildings Open (Montana Pavilion, Cedar Hall, 4-H Building, Arena Exhibit Hall, Go Green Building) 1 pm – 4 pm ............ Bricks & Mini Figs “Lego Speed Build” Registration, Exhibit Hall – Rimrock Auto Arena 1 pm – 4 pm ................. Bricks & Mini Figs “Brick Derby Contest, Exhibit Hall – Rimrock Auto Arena 1 pm ...................... ATV Safety Training – Farm Bureau Contest Corner 2 pm ....................................... Open Steer Show – Western Ranch Expo 2 pm .................... “Science in the Bag” – Public Workshop – outside the Western Ranch Expo main entrance 2 pm ................................... Marty Davis – Timesquare Furniture Stage 2 pm – 3 pm .................. Bricks & Mini Figs “Lego Speed Build” – Exhibit Hall – Rimrock Auto Arena 3 pm ...................................Ask A Farmer – Farm Bureu Contest Corner 4 pm – 5 pm .................. Bricks & Mini Figs “Brick Derby Tournament of Champions, Exhibit Hall – Rimrock Auto Arena 4 pm ............... Open Market Lamb Jackpot Show – Western Ranch Expo 4 pm ................................... Marty Davis – Timesquare Furniture Stage 4 pm ..... High Country Cowboys – Montana Army National Guard Stage 4:30 pm ......................................................... Stunt Dogs – Kids World 4:45 pm ............................................ Lady Houdini – 4th Avenue Stage 5 pm ........................................Open Goat Show – Western Ranch Expo 5 pm – 6 pm ................... Bricks & Mini Figs “Lego Speed Build”, Exhibit Hall – Rimrock Auto Arena 5:30 pm .................Coyote Wild – Montana Army National Guard Stage 5:45 pm .......................................... Mango & Dango – 4th Avenue Stage 6 pm ................................... Marty Davis – Timesquare Furniture Stage 6 pm ....................... THE ROCK BOTTOM BOYS – Exchange Club Patio 6 pm .............................................................. Stunt Dogs – Kids World 6:30 pm .............................Quiz Bowl – Western Ranch Expo Small Bay 6:30 pm ............................................ Lady Houdini – 4th Avenue Stage 6:45 pm ... High Country Cowboys – Montana Army National Guard Stage 7 pm .......Spiral Skies Belly Dance Troupe – Timesquare Furniture Stage 7 pm .... Paramore with Special Guest Julien Baker – Rimrock Auto Arena 7:30 pm ......................................................... Stunt Dogs – Kids World 7:30 pm ......................................... Mango & Dango – 4th Avenue Stage 7:45 pm ..................Coyote Wild – Montana Army National Guard Stage 8 pm ....................... THE ROCK BOTTOM BOYS – Exchange Club Patio 8:15 pm ............................................. Lady Houdini – 4th Avenue Stage 9:45 pm .................Coyote Wild – Montana Army National Guard Stage 10 pm ..................... THE ROCK BOTTOM BOYS – Exchange Club Patio
SUNDAY, AUGUST 13 7 am ........................... Poultry Crowing Contest – Western Ranch Expo
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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 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, Go Green Building) 1 pm .......................“Rabbit Scavenger Hunt” - Public Workshop – near rabbit pens in the Western Ranch Expo 1 pm ....................................Skillet Toss – Farm Bureau Contest Corner 1 pm – 4 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 2 pm ......MSU Billings Science Exhibition – Timesquare Furniture Stage 2 pm – 3 pm ......................Bricks & Mini Figs “Lego Speed Build, Exhibit Hall – Rimrock Auto Arena 2 pm............. Mr. Potato Head decorating – Farm Bureau Contest Corner 2:45 pm ..Valerie Dvorak, Country Vocalist – Timesquare Furniture Stage 3 pm............................ Fun On The Farm – Farm Bureau Contest Corner 3:20 pm ...............Zumba Demonstration – Timesquare Furniture Stage 4 pm – 5 pm ................................ Bricks & Mini Figs “Lego Speed Build, Exhibit Hall – Rimrock Auto Arena 4 pm ....... CELEBRITY GOAT MILKING! – Farm Bureau Contest Corner 4 pm ...... “Learn about the Solar Eclipse” – Public Workshop – under the Grandstands 4:15 pm ...........Shannia Heckler, Rhythm & Blues Vocalist – Timesquare Furniture Stage 4:30 pm ......................................................... Stunt Dogs – Kids World 4:45 pm ............................................ Lady Houdini – 4th Avenue Stage 5 pm ................... MSU Billings Jazz Band – Timesquare Furniture Stage 5-7 pm ..................Breeding Sheep Classification – Western Ranch Expo 5:30 ............. “Learn about staying Hydrated” – Public Workshop – near the lake outside of the Western Ranch Expo 5:30 pm .................Coyote Wild – Montana Army National Guard Stage 5:45 pm .......................................... Mango & Dango – 4th Avenue Stage 6 pm ....................... THE ROCK BOTTOM BOYS – Exchange Club Patio 6 pm .............................................................. Stunt Dogs – Kids World 6:30 pm ...........................4-H Showcase – Timesquare Furniture Stage 6:30 pm ............................................ Lady Houdini – 4th Avenue Stage 7 pm ............. Bill Engvall with Special Guest Gary Brightwell – Rimrock Auto Arena 7:15 pm Valerie Dvorak, Country Vocalist – Timesquare Furniture Stage 7:30 pm ......................................................... Stunt Dogs – Kids World 7:30 pm ......................................... Mango & Dango – 4th Avenue Stage 7:45 pm ..................Coyote Wild – Montana Army National Guard Stage 8 pm ....................... THE ROCK BOTTOM BOYS – Exchange Club Patio 8:15 pm.............................................. Lady Houdini – 4th Avenue Stage 9:45 pm .................Coyote Wild – Montana Army National Guard Stage 10 pm ..................... THE ROCK BOTTOM BOYS – Exchange Club Patio
MONDAY, AUGUST 14 (SENIORS DAY) 8:30 am .................................Dog Show – Northern Hotel Grandstands 10:30 am ................Beef Breeding Show – Western Ranch Expo followed by Dairy Cattle Showmanship and Show 11 am ........................................................ Archery Shoot – Super Barn 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, Go Green Building) 1 pm – 4 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 1pm ..............................Beef Showmanship – Senior, Beginner, Junior – Western Ranch Expo 1 pm ..... “Origami” – Public Workshop –Western Ranch Expo Small Bay 1 pm ................................... Marty Davis – Timesquare Furniture Stage 2 pm – 3 pm ................................. Bricks & Mini Figs “Lego Speed Build, Exhibit Hall – Rimrock Auto Arena 2 pm ................................ ATV Training – Farm Bureau Contest Corner 2:45 pm ............................... Marty Davis – Timesquare Furniture Stage 3 pm ........................... Fun On The Farm – Farm Bureau Contest Corner
3 pm ................. “Small Animal Jeopardy” – Public Workshop – Dept. N in the Western Ranch Expo 4 pm ......... “Making Nutritious Trail Mix” – Public Workshop – Dept. N in the Western Ranch Expo 4 pm ........ Goat Showmanship followed by Market Goat Show – pictures follow the show 4 pm ..... High Country Cowboys – Montana Army National Guard Stage 4 pm – 5 pm .....................Bricks & Mini Figs “Lego Speed Build, Exhibit Hall – Rimrock Auto Arena 4:30 pm .............................. Marty Davis – Timesquare Furniture Stage 4:30 pm ......................................................... Stunt Dogs – Kids World 4:45 pm ............................................ Lady Houdini – 4th Avenue Stage 5:30 pm .................Coyote Wild – Montana Army National Guard Stage 5:45 pm Mango & Dango – 4th Avenue Stage 6 pm ........ Hardin High School Rock Band – Timesquare Furniture Stage 6 pm .............................................................. Stunt Dogs – Kids World 6 pm ...................... THE ROCK BOTTOM BOYS – Exchange Club Patio 6:30 pm .... Small Animal Round Robin Training Clinic – Western Ranch Expo 6:30 pm ............................................ Lady Houdini – 4th Avenue Stage 6:45 pm High Country Cowboys – Montana Army National Guard Stage 7:15 pm ..............The Wildwood Cloggers – Timesquare Furniture Stage 7:30 pm ......................................................... Stunt Dogs – Kids World 7:30 pm ......................................... Mango & Dango – 4th Avenue Stage 7:45 pm ..................Coyote Wild – Montana Army National Guard Stage 8 pm ...................... THE ROCK BOTTOM BOYS – Exchange Club Patio 8:15 pm ............................................. Lady Houdini – 4th Avenue Stage 9:45 pm ..................Coyote Wild – Montana Army National Guard Stage 10 pm ..................... THE ROCK BOTTOM BOYS – Exchange Club Patio
TUESDAY, AUGUST 15 8:30am ........ Sheep Showmanship followed by Market Lamb & Breeding Sheep Show – Western Ranch Expo 1pm ......... Market Steer and Market Heifer Show – 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, Go Green Building) 1 pm – 4 pm ............ Bricks & Mini Figs “Lego Speed Build” Registration, Exhibit Hall – Rimrock Auto Arena 1 pm – 4 pm .............................Bricks & Mini Figs “Brick Derby Contest, Exhibit Hall – Rimrock Auto Arena 1 pm ..............................Market goat ultrasound – Western Ranch Expo 1:30 pm .........................Market lamb ultrasound – Western Ranch Expo 2 pm .................. “Make a Constellation Projector” – Public Workshop – Western Ranch Expo Small Bay 2 pm............. Mr. Potato Head decorating – Farm Bureau Contest Corner 2 pm – 3 pm ......................Bricks & Mini Figs “Lego Speed Build, Exhibit Hall – Rimrock Auto Arena 3 pm “Learn about Different Cuts of Meat” – Public Workshop –Western Ranch Expo Small Bay 3 pm ..........Market Steer pictures and ultrasound – Western Ranch Expo 3 pm ........................... Fun On The Farm – Farm Bureau Contest Corner 4 pm – 5 pm .....................Bricks & Mini Figs “Lego Speed Build, Exhibit Hall – Rimrock Auto Arena 4 pm ..... High Country Cowboys – Montana Army National Guard Stage 4:30 pm.......................................................... Stunt Dogs – Kids World 4:45 pm ............................................. Lady Houdini – 4th Avenue Stage 5 pm .......... Yellowstone Dance Company – Timesquare Furniture Stage 5:30 pm ......... ‘The Rockers’ Dance Team – Timesquare Furniture Stage 5:30 pm ................“Goat Milking Demonstration” – Public Workshop – Western Ranch Expo 5:30 pm ..................Coyote Wild – Montana Army National Guard Stage 5:45 pm .......................................... Mango & Dango – 4th Avenue Stage 6 pm .......................... “Learn about Animal Care & Grooming” – Public Workshop –Western Ranch Expo Small Bay 6 pm ....................... THE ROCK BOTTOM BOYS – Exchange Club Patio 6 pm .............................................................. Stunt Dogs – Kids World 6 pm .................................... Supercross – Northern Hotel Grandstands 6:30 pm ............Annual Awards Program & Refreshments – Timesquare Furniture Stage 6:30 pm ............................................ Lady Houdini – 4th Avenue Stage 6:45 pm High Country Cowboys – Montana Army National Guard Stage
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WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 16 (KIDS DAY) 8:30 am ..... Dairy Goat, Pygmy Goat, Angora Goat, Breeding Meat Goat, Goat Cart Class – 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, Go Green Building) 1 pm ....“Beef Quiz Bowl Contest” – Public Workshop – near beef pens in the Western Ranch Expo 1 pm ...................Kids Pie Eating Contest – Timesquare Furniture Stage 1 pm .......... “Horse Trail Obstacle Demonstration” – Public Workshop – meet at the Superbarn 1 – 3:30 pm .........................Foods Festival/Edible Arts Display/Stir Ups Contest – Western Ranch Expo Small Bay 1 pm – 4 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 2 pm................Swine showmanship and pictures – Western Ranch Expo 2 pm ................................ ATV Training – Farm Bureau Contest Corner 2 pm – 3 pm ......................Bricks & Mini Figs “Lego Speed Build, Exhibit Hall – Rimrock Auto Arena 3 pm .....“Aerospace & Wooden Airplanes” – Public Workshop –Western Ranch Expo Small Bay 3 pm ........................... Fun On The Farm – Farm Bureau Contest Corner 4 pm .... “Identify & Make Animal Tracks” – Public Workshop – Western Ranch Expo Small Bay 4 pm ....................Zumba Demonstration – Timesquare Furniture Stage 4 pm ..... High Country Cowboys – Montana Army National Guard Stage 4 pm – 5 pm .....................Bricks & Mini Figs “Lego Speed Build, Exhibit Hall – Rimrock Auto Arena 4:30 .........................................................pm Stunt Dogs – Kids World 4:45 pm ............................................. Lady Houdini – 4th Avenue Stage 4:45 pm .......... Shannia Heckler, Rhythm & Blues Vocalist – Timesquare Furniture Stage 5:30 pm ...........Dannsairen Irish Dancers – Timesquare Furniture Stage 5:30 pm .................Coyote Wild – Montana Army National Guard Stage 5:45 pm .......................................... Mango & Dango – 4th Avenue Stage 6 pm ...“4-H Bingo” – Public Workshop –Western Ranch Expo Small Bay 6 pm ....................... THE ROCK BOTTOM BOYS – Exchange Club Patio 6 pm .............................................................. Stunt Dogs – Kids World 6:30 pm ....................... Costume Animal Parade – Western Ranch Expo 6:30 pm ............................................ Lady Houdini – 4th Avenue Stage 6:45 pm High Country Cowboys – Montana Army National Guard Stage 7 pm ............................. SycoRider Band – Timesquare Furniture Stage 7:30 pm ......................................................... Stunt Dogs – Kids World 7:30 pm ......................................... Mango & Dango – 4th Avenue Stage 7:45 pm ................. Coyote Wild – Montana Army National Guard Stage 8 pm ....................... THE ROCK BOTTOM BOYS – Exchange Club Patio 8:15 pm ............................................. Lady Houdini – 4th Avenue Stage 9:45 pm .................Coyote Wild – Montana Army National Guard Stage 10 pm ..................... THE ROCK BOTTOM BOYS – Exchange Club Patio
THURSDAY, AUGUST 17 7 – 8:30 am ........................Ag Breakfast – Northern Hotel Grandstands 8 am ...................... Swine Market Show followed by the Swine Breeding Show – 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, Go Green Building)
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1 pm ...... “Learn to Felt Wool” – Public Workshop –Western Ranch Expo Small Bay 1 pm – 4 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 1 pm .......................... Ladies Skillet Toss – Farm Bureau Contest Corner 2 pm ...“Learn about & Make Bugs!” – Public Workshop –Western Ranch Expo Small Bay 2 pm .........Llama and Alpaca Show- halter and showmanship – Western Ranch Expo 2 pm ............................. Dummy Roping – Farm Bureau Contest Corner 2 pm – 3 pm ......................Bricks & Mini Figs “Lego Speed Build, Exhibit Hall – Rimrock Auto Arena 3 pm .................“Learn about Livestock Products” – Public Workshop – near swine pens in the Western Ranch Expo 3 pm ..........Llama/Alpaca/Goat Obstacle Course – Western Ranch Expo 3 pm ..........................Stick Horse Rodeo – Farm Bureau Contest Corner 4 pm ...“Pin the Part on the Animal” - Public Workshop –Western Ranch Expo Small Bay 4 pm ..... High Country Cowboys – Montana Army National Guard Stage 4 pm – 5 pm .....................Bricks & Mini Figs “Lego Speed Build, Exhibit Hall – Rimrock Auto Arena 4:30 pm ......................................................... Stunt Dogs – Kids World 4:45 pm ............................................. Lady Houdini – 4th Avenue Stage 5 pm.......................... Large Animal RR Training – Western Ranch Expo 5:15 pm ........Shannia Heckler, Rhythm and Blues Vocalist – Timesquare Furniture Stage 5:30 pm ................. Coyote Wild – Montana Army National Guard Stage 5:45 pm Mango & Dango – 4th Avenue Stage 6 pm .................Heights Elite/Los Guadalapanos Dancers – Timesquare Furniture Stage 6 pm ..........................Open Swine Jackpot Show – Western Ranch Expo 6 pm .............................................................. Stunt Dogs – Kids World 6 pm ....................... THE ROCK BOTTOM BOYS – Exchange Club Patio 6:30 pm ............................................ Lady Houdini – 4th Avenue Stage 6:45 pm High Country Cowboys – Montana Army National Guard Stage 7 pm ............ Yellowstone River Roundup PRCA Rodeo – Northern Hotel Grandstands 7:15 pm................... Men of Faith Quartet – Timesquare Furniture Stage 7:30 pm ......................................................... Stunt Dogs – Kids World 7:30 pm ......................................... Mango & Dango – 4th Avenue Stage 7:45 pm ................. Coyote Wild – Montana Army National Guard Stage 8 pm ....................... THE ROCK BOTTOM BOYS – Exchange Club Patio 8:15 pm ............................................. Lady Houdini – 4th Avenue Stage 9:45 pm .................Coyote Wild – Montana Army National Guard Stage 10 pm ..................... THE ROCK BOTTOM BOYS – Exchange Club Patio
FRIDAY, AUGUST 18 (VETERANS DAY) 10 am ................................. Beef Fitting Contest – Western Ranch Expo 11 am – 9 pm ........4-H Non-Livestock on display – Western Ranch Expo Small Bay Noon – 2:30 pm ........ All Class Judging – Western Ranch Expo Small Bay NOON – 9 pm ....Exhibit Buildings Open (Montana Pavilion, Cedar Hall, 4-H Building, Arena Exhibit Hall, Go Green Building) 1 pm ........ “Identifying Animal Products” - Public Workshop – Western Ranch Expo Small Bay 1 pm ....................Kids Pie Eating Contest – Timesquare Furniture Stage 1pm ......Small Animal Round Robin –Senior, Beginner, Junior – Western Ranch Expo 1 pm – 4 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 2 pm ................. “Bug Scavenger Hunt” - Public Workshop – meet at the show ring the Western Ranch Expo 2 pm ............................. Dummy Roping – Farm Bureau Contest Corner 2 pm – 3 pm ......................Bricks & Mini Figs “Lego Speed Build, Exhibit Hall – Rimrock Auto Arena 3 pm .....Large Animal Round Robin –Senior, Beginner, Junior – Western Ranch Expo 3 pm ................ “Introduction to Cake Decorating” - Public Workshop – Dept. N in the Western Ranch Expo 3 pm ..........................Stick Horse Rodeo – Farm Bureau Contest Corner
4pm .............“Dog Obedience & Identification Demonstration” – Public Workshop – Western Ranch Expo Small Bay 4 pm ........ Bailey Allen, Country & Pop Vocalist – Timesquare Furniture Stage 4 pm ..... High Country Cowboys – Montana Army National Guard Stage 4 pm – 5 pm ................... Bricks & Mini Figs “Lego Speed Build”, Exhibit Hall – Rimrock Auto Arena 4:30 pm.............. Broadway Dance Studio – Timesquare Furniture Stage 4:30 pm ......................................................... Stunt Dogs – Kids World 4:45 pm ............................................. Lady Houdini – 4th Avenue Stage 5:30 pm ...............Veteran’s Day Program – Timesquare Furniture Stage 5:30 pm .................Coyote Wild – Montana Army National Guard Stage 5:45 pm .......................................... Mango & Dango – 4th Avenue Stage 6 pm ....................... THE ROCK BOTTOM BOYS – Exchange Club Patio 6 pm .............................................................. Stunt Dogs – Kids World 6:15 pm ........Studio 38 Performing Dance – Timesquare Furniture Stage 6:30 pm ............................................ Lady Houdini – 4th Avenue Stage 6:45 pm .............. Hanna Jandro, Vocalist – Timesquare Furniture Stage 6:45 pm High Country Cowboys – Montana Army National Guard Stage 7 pm ............ Yellowstone River Roundup PRCA Rodeo – Northern Hotel Grandstands 7:30 pm ......................................................... Stunt Dogs – Kids World 7:30 pm ......................................... Mango & Dango – 4th Avenue Stage 7:45 pm ..................Coyote Wild – Montana Army National Guard Stage 8 pm ....................... THE ROCK BOTTOM BOYS – Exchange Club Patio 8:15 pm.............................................. Lady Houdini – 4th Avenue Stage 9:45 pm ................. Coyote Wild – Montana Army National Guard Stage 10 pm ..................... THE ROCK BOTTOM BOYS – Exchange Club Patio
SATURDAY, AUGUST 19 9 am ............................ Junior Livestock Awards – Western Ranch Expo 11 am – 9 pm ........4-H Non-Livestock on display – Western Ranch Expo Small Bay 11:45 pm .................. Junior Exhibitor and Buyer Lunch – Northern Hotel Grandstands NOON – 9 pm ....Exhibit Buildings Open (Montana Pavilion, Cedar Hall, 4-H Building, Arena Exhibit Hall, Go Green Building) 12:30 pm ............................Junior Livestock Sale – Western Ranch Expo 1 pm – 4 pm ............ Bricks & Mini Figs “Lego Speed Build” Registration, Exhibit Hall – Rimrock Auto Arena 1 pm ..........................Ladies Skillet Toss – Farm Bureau Contest Corner 2 pm .........................Q and A, Rock Band – Timesquare Furniture Stage 2 pm.............................. Dummy Roping – Farm Bureau Contest Corner 2 pm – 3 pm ..................... Bricks & Mini Figs “Lego Speed Build, Exhibit Hall – Rimrock Auto Arena 3 pm.................... Zumba Demonstration – Timesquare Furniture Stage 3 pm ..........................Stick Horse Rodeo – Farm Bureau Contest Corner 4 pm ..... High Country Cowboys – Montana Army National Guard Stage 4 pm – 5 pm .....................Bricks & Mini Figs “Lego Speed Build, Exhibit Hall – Rimrock Auto Arena 4pm – 5 pm.................... Bricks & Mini Figs “Brick Derby Tournament of Champions”, Exhibit Hall – Rimrock Auto Arena 4:30 pm Valorie Dvorak, Country Vocalist – Timesquare Furniture Stage 4:30 pm ......................................................... Stunt Dogs – Kids World 4:45 pm ............................................ Lady Houdini – 4th Avenue Stage 5:30 pm .................Coyote Wild – Montana Army National Guard Stage 5:45 pm .......................................... Mango & Dango – 4th Avenue Stage 6 pm ............Studio 38 Performing Dance – Timesquare Furniture Stage 6 pm ....................... THE ROCK BOTTOM BOYS – Exchange Club Patio 6 pm .............................................................. Stunt Dogs – Kids World 6:30 pm ............................................ Lady Houdini – 4th Avenue Stage 6:45 pm High Country Cowboys – Montana Army National Guard Stage 7 pm .......................Men of Faith Quartet – Timesquare Furniture Stage 7 pm ............ Yellowstone River Roundup PRCA Rodeo – Northern Hotel Grandstands 7:30 pm ......................................................... Stunt Dogs – Kids World 7:30 pm ......................................... Mango & Dango – 4th Avenue Stage 7:45 pm ................. Coyote Wild – Montana Army National Guard Stage 8 pm ....................... THE ROCK BOTTOM BOYS – Exchange Club Patio 8:15 pm ............................................. Lady Houdini – 4th Avenue Stage 9:45 pm .................Coyote Wild – Montana Army National Guard Stage 10 pm ..................... THE ROCK BOTTOM BOYS – Exchange Club Patio
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For just $65 for seven nights of entertainment, the ValuPass is without a doubt the best deal at MontanaFair! This year’s ValuPass includes general admission for Pat Benatar with Neil Geraldo with Melissa Etheridge, August 11; Paramore with Special Guest Julien Baker, August 12; Bill Engvall with Special Guest Gary Brightwell, August 13; SuperCross, August 15; and three nights of the Yellowstone River Roundup PRCA Rodeo, August 17-19. Tickets can be upgraded to premium and reserved seating for an additional fee. Gate admission is included every day and the pass is transferable, so ValuPass holders can share the fun with family and friends. The ValuPass can be purchased in person at the MetraPark Box Office, online at www. montanafair.com or by calling the Box Office at 1-800-366-8538 or 406-256-2422.
Rides, deals, food, and fun are always high on the agenda when you think about MontanaFair. The Mighty Thomas Carnival is back for their 38th year with more than 40 rides and attractions. Saving money at the fair on rides has never been easier. You can purchase fair rides individually, or save money with the Franz Bakery Carnival Wristbands. The wristbands give you the chance to ride almost every ride and attraction for a single price. Ride sessions are from noon-5 pm or 6 pm-midnight most days of the fair. There are afternoon ride Franz Bakery Carnival Wristbands available for $21 almost every day of the fair. Check the sales locations at the carnival or MontanaFair.com for specific information. There’s always a lot of fun happening at Franz Bakery and their local brand
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A customer prepares their Viking on a stick, one of a variety of foods served on a stick available at MontanaFair. Gazette Staff
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ne of MontanaFair’s favorites is the opportunity to grab that great fair food. For this week only, set your diet aside and come to MontanaFair. There are hundreds of foods and drinks to choose from, many are available only at the fair. Everyone loves the traditional corn dog, cotton candy, funnel cakes, lemonade, and sno-cones. Or if you’re feeling a little more adventurous, why not try Walleye on a stick, strawberry shortcake kabobs, fried Oreo cookies, or chocolate covered bacon? Go with the usual or try something new. It’s all good! The selection of foods at MontanaFair is like a culinary trip around the world. The midway offers Mexican fare, including tacos, burritos, and fajitas. Asian food includes egg rolls,
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This year the Heritage Building will be transformed into a gritty battlefield. Your skill and cunningness will be tested as you enter the realm of Ultimate Paintball provided by Diamond Paintball of Billings. There are courses for all ages and even an opportunity for a little target practice. You can choose from the inflatable zone with unique objects protecting you from the paintball projectiles, or try the Urban Adventure where you work through a make shift urban landscape hunting your prey. When you play Ultimate Paintball, you will receive a semi auto gun, mask and 100 paintballs to start your journey in the courses. The great part about this game is the non-staining paint. Just wear your fair clothes and be prepared to ready, aim, fire.
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stir fry, and teriyaki. The Sons of Norway sell the always popular Viking on a stick and fresh lefse. There are also German and Russian meat pies, and many other traditional dishes. Of course, you’ll find plenty of all-American foods such as hamburgers, hot dogs, ribs, steak sandwiches, turkey legs, sweet treats, and drinks. Many food vendors are local businesses, including Brockel’s Chocolates, Taste of Asia, Cowboy’s BBQ, and Mountain Mudd. It’s also a big fundraiser for several local service groups including Girl Scouts of Montana and Wyoming and the Sons of Norway. New to the fair this year is Rollin Donuts bringing some sweet treats with their mini donuts. Dippin Dots will be there to provide
Lunch Bunch Leave your diet behind and join the Lunch Bunch. Come to MontanaFair for lunch. Pay $5 for admission between noon and 2 pm, receive a token, and enjoy lunch. If you leave before 2 pm you can redeem the token for a refund on your admission. Offer valid Monday, August 14 through Friday, August 18.
Knockerball If fair food, carnival rides, and great night shows don’t get you fired up about MontanaFair, maybe you would be interested in knocking the stuffing out of a friend on the Knockerball
course. Knockerball is back at MontanaFair for 2017 providing hours of unbelievable fun and entertainment for all ages. Knockerball puts participants in a protective inflatable ball and turns them loose. You can knock your friends head over heels and no one gets hurt. You will participate with people roughly the same size as you to prevent any injuries. The inflatables are open at your feet while you head is protected by the inflatable structure of the ball. Your task is to run into other balls and knock them over while keeping on your own feet. Knockerball provides safe, fun play at MontanaFair. The Knockerball field is behind the Sandstone Building on the west side of the MontanaFair grounds.
Lego Lane What the world needs now are more super heroes. Bricks and Minifigs are ready to bring superheroes to life using Legos at the popular Lego Lane location, inside Rimrock Auto Arena near Youth Art. Legos continue their
high popularity with movies in the past year like Lego Batman, Ninjago, and Lego Movie 2. Bricks and Minifigs provide the opportunity to see some of these creations, participate in building your own racing machine, and generally just have fun while at MontanaFair. Check the fair schedule for specific events at Lego Lane.
Western Ranch Animal Expo A big question each year at MontanaFair: Where can I find the animals? Western Ranch Supply, with two locations in Billings, is the sponsor of the Expo Center this year. MontanaFair General Manager Bill Dutcher touts the idea, “the most comfortable animals in the world can be found in air conditioned comfort 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. Please be sure and practice proper safety when near farm animals. Always wash your hands thoroughly after leaving animal areas or after animal contact.
Superheros are brought to life using Legos at Lego Lane during this year’s fair. Gazette Staff
us some unique ice cream. Stuff’d bringing German and Russian meat pies. Rude Boys will have your gourmet sandwiches, reubens and chicken parmesan. Z Gyro’s will have amazing Gyros and Falafel available to fulfill your Greek food cravings. With so many options no one will go home hungry. MontanaFair 2017
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MontanaFair Days MSU Billings Day Montana State University Billings Day at MontanaFair is Sunday, August 13. The university has been a big part of MontanaFair in recent years by researching ideas to improve fair attendance. The addition of comedy to fair entertainment was driven in part by research from the school’s business department. During MSU Billings Day at MontanaFair, the university Science department will have a special program, the MSU Billings Atomic Circus, on the Timesquare Furniture Community Stage. MSU Billings is progressing toward its goal of building the new Yellowstone Science and Allied Health Building. The current science building at MSU Billings went into operation in 1947. The renovated building will allow MSU Billings to serve students for another half century. The 30,000 square foot expansion will include 16 labs dedicated solely to teaching, and 11 labs dedicated to research, including a separate athletic training lab. You will find safe, stateof-the-art facilities in a LEED certified building, including tripled lab hood space, labs appropriate for athletic testing, and electrical systems supporting all necessary equipment. The campaign to raise money for the building continues today.
Seniors Day with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana MontanaFair in cooperation with the Yellowstone County Adult Resource Alliance and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana presents Seniors Day Monday, August 14. On Seniors Day, we salute the contributions seniors have made and continue to make to our community. One out of every six people in Yellowstone County is a senior. On Seniors Day, seniors are admitted free thanks to the generosity of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana. There’s a free lunch provided by community partners and the Yellowstone County Adult Resource Alliance and singer Marty Davis takes the stage to entertain. The first Seniors Day at MontanaFair in 2010 drew nearly 500 participants. This year, the expectation is for more than 1,200 seniors to enjoy a great day at MontanaFair. Shuttles
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Shuttle Buses One of the quickest ways to get around MontanaFair this year is by shuttle bus. This year the buses are made possible thanks to the generous donation of Billings architectural and building firm EEC Engineering. You can catch an EEC shuttle at well-marked locations on the MontanaFair grounds. Buses run about every 15 minutes between the parking lots and the main gate entry to MontanaFair.
and golf carts, and the Shrine Train able to get up close to the TerraGator will be available to help transport in- at this years’ MontanaFair. dividuals on the grounds. The Western Ranch Animal Expo will open Breakfast Exchange Club Day early as will other fair buildings. One of the most generous organizations in Yellowstone County is one Kids Day with Wendy’s of MetraPark and MontanaFair’s valThanks to our local Wendy’s Res- ued partners. The Billings Breakfast taurants, Kids Day is back at Mon- Exchange Club returns to the fair as tanaFair. Wendy’s is providing free a sponsor of Veterans Day on Friday, kids tickets to any child 12 and under August 18. on Wednesday, August 16 at MonThis year the theme of MontanatanaFair. You’ll find coupons avail- Fair Veterans Day is Women in the able at any participating Wendy’s Military. You can see a special veterRestaurant in the region. ans presentation Friday afternoon at Many great childhood memories 5:30 pm on the Timesquare Furniture are made at MontanaFair. Kids Day is Community Stage. You’ll also see a great start for parents to help their something never seen before at Monkids make those memories. Wendy’s tanaFair. One of the founding fathers is very involved in children related of the United States, Thomas Jefferpromotions. The Dave Thomas Foun- son, will be delivering a special mesdation for Adoption, named after the sage to those assembled Friday. There founder of the restaurant chain, is one will be additional speakers recognizof many ways Wendy’s is involved ing the contribution of women with in the lives of families and children the military. throughout Montana. Exchange Clubs focus on VeterTown and Country Supply is the ans, which is evident by its support Wednesday sponsor at MontanaFair. of Veterans Day at MontanaFair. The This is the second year for Town and Billings Breakfast Exchange Club is Country Supply which has a number also heavily involved in work done to of diverse businesses throughout the help prevent child abuse. The Family area. A new agronomy center is on Tree Center in Billings draws a large the drawing board for the company portion of its support from the club. which will help area farmers and Over $180,000 in charitable doranchers do a better job of growing nations were made by the club in the food for our tables. the 2017 fiscal year. A good question Farm equipment can be a bit in- might be: what is the source of all that timidating at times, especially when charitable giving? you don’t know what it is. Town and You have probably seen red shirtCountry Supply is bringing a unique ed Breakfast Exchange Club mempiece of gear they call a “TerraGator.” bers selling beer at any event on the The TerraGator is a massive machine MetraPark grounds. Billings Breakcapable of handling dry or liquid ap- fast Exchange members volunteer plication systems, and the company their time to attend and sell beer at says its 2,400-gallon tank is the big- the facility. The money donated by gest in the industry. The applicators the club to charity comes from the are equipped with AgCommand data proceeds of your purchase of beer and reporting and fleet management sys- alcohol products at MetraPark. tem, and they’re also equipped to be Veterans Day is also supported steer guidance ready. by the efforts of Singh Contracting. At more than 80 feet long, this Singh is saluting the service of our monster equipment is used for cus- vets by providing free rodeo tickets to tom applications in fields. You will be veterans. MontanaFair 2017
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