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• Missoula fairgrounds planning extended into May Play Video

  April 2, 2012 12:52 PM

  MISSOULA- It's going to be later this spring before an advisory committee comes up with any recommendations on the future of the Western Montana Fairgrounds as thee group is still trying to sort through all the various ideas for its report to Missoula County commissioners. The Fairgrounds Advisory Committee has... more »

• Missoula fairgrounds future still being discussed Play Video

  March 26, 2012 11:28 AM

  MISSOULA- A special panel charged with shifting through a host of ideas for the future of the Western Montana Fairgrounds in Missoula is getting closer to finishing its work. But with some much information to sort through, the Fairgrounds Advisory Committee is still a few weeks away from presenting... more »

• Western Montana Fair numbers down from last year Play Video

  August 15, 2011 7:09 PM

  MISSOULA- Organizers of the Western Montana Fair say food and beverage sales were down this year while the carnival sales were way up. Fair Director Steve Earle says the carnival brought in around $220,000, which is $20,000 more than last year. Overall attendance was slightly down, something Earle says is... more »

• Crews douse shed fire at Western Montana Fair Play Video

  August 15, 2011 12:25 AM

  MISSOULA- A small fire broke out at the Western Montana Fair at around 8:30 on Sunday evening. Missoula City Fire Battalion Chief Joe Toth says the blaze started in a shed behind the main ticket office. Luckily, the fire department keeps a truck on scene during the fair,... more »

• Demolition derby brings Western MT Fair to a close Play Video

  August 15, 2011 12:02 AM

  MISSOULA- The Western Montana Fair came to an end on Sunday, wrapping up as it always does with the demolition derby at the Western Montana Fairgrounds. Missoula Youth Homes entered a car this year in an effort to raise money awareness for the Youth Homes' Dan Fox Family Care... more »

• Church services return to Western MT Fair Play Video

  July 20, 2011 6:56 PM

  MISSOULA- Church services are planned for the 2011 Western Montana Fair after a one year absence, "We met as leaders and thought it's such a good impact, coming together is a good thing," said David Larson of the Missoula Christian Network. The national group Freedom From Religion Foundation... more »

• New opportunities coming to Western Montana Fair Play Video

  July 16, 2011 9:12 PM

  MISSOULA- If you've ever wanted to wrestle a pig, pig wresting is one of the new events at this year's Western Montana fair in Missoula. Montana's News Station caught up with the fair manager Steve Earle who is not only hoping "you" get a blue ribbon, but he's hoping... more »

• 2011 Western Montana Fair theme announced Play Video

  January 27, 2011 6:33 PM

  MISSOULA - "Country roots and Cowboy boots" is the theme of this years Western Montana Fair, and organizers are asking for the the public's help with advertising. Fairgrounds Director, Steve Earle says they are trying to collect 100 pairs of cowboy boots by March 30th. "You know we looked... more »

• Western MT Fair announces 2011 theme, boot drive

  January 26, 2011 10:39 PM

  MISSOULA - Country Roots & Cowboys Boots is the theme of the 2011 Western Montana Fair, which will will take place from August 9th until August 14th at the Western Montana Fairgrounds. "This year's theme centers on celebrating the agricultural heritage and western traditions of Montana the way we... more »

• Horse racing may again leave Missoula Play Video

  December 8, 2010 10:45 AM

  MISSOULA - The future of horse racing at the Western Montana Fair is once again up in the air. County officials say they haven't heard back from Montana Entertainment, the company that brought horse racing back this past summer. A Missoula County official told us that Montana Entertainment LLC... more »

• Attendance up at 2010 Western Montana Fair Play Video

  August 19, 2010 7:01 PM

  MISSOULA - If you braved the crowds at the Western Montana Fair last week, then it's probably comes as no surprise that attendance was up this year. But Fair Director Steve Earle said the numbers are even larger than they expected. The overall attendance took a 45% jump, with... more »