| What's New at the 2004 Montana State Fair |
Admissions |
| Save more at this year's State Fair! Gate admission coupons are now $2 for all ages; 5 and under are FREE. We've also added a FAIR FUN PACK -- for $30, you receive a 10-punch pass card to use as much as you need up to 10 admissions. Carload day also returns this year, scheduled for Tuesday, August 3. For just $12 per vehicle, all occupants get in, plus parking is included. |
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Agriculture Park and Row |
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"Ag Park" has moved to the park area between Nature's Den and the Heritage Building. Representatives are on hand to assist you with ag-related nees. Look for "ranchette" equipment. This new "Agriculture Row" is impossible to miss. Patrons will travel right through the alley to enter the State Fair from the north. Tractors big and small, implements, lawn equipment, big rigs and much more await you -- a great chance for you to connect with your roots or see what's new in the field of agriculture.
Ag inventions are a new exhibit this year. Following on the heels of the successful Ag Technology Show January in Billings, an Agricultural Inventions category has been added to the exhibitor's list. You will be amazed by the creativity and expertise of rural Montana! |
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Kids Carnival |
| The BIG NEWS is the move made by the Kids Carnival to the south side of Central Park, right alongside 3rd St. NW. The little roller coaster and the carousel will move here as well. Kids Carnival is sponsored by KFBB-News 5. |
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4H & Education |
| Those of you looking to purchase an animal at the annual 4H livestock sale will find it Tuesday, Aug 3 at 9am in the Livestock Pavilion, as 4H livestock is now scheduled during the first part of State Fair week. Be sure to check the schedule of events to locate your events. |
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Concerts |
| A NEW TICKET PACKAGE! Too hard to find a sitter to go to six night shows? Interested in seeing rock AND country? Check out the See-3 Pack. |
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Just for Kids |
| If you are a kid or if you have kids, this is the place to hang out this summer! The Kids Carnival has moved to just south of Central Park. Sponsored by KFBB-TV 5, you'll find admission coupons at any participating partners.
Wristbands are at a $3 discount offered at supporting partner locations <Carnival>.
The Kiddie Rodeo supported by the Montana PRCA Rodeo Queen Contest will be held Friday, August 6 in the Grandstand area.
And kids who read A LOT this summer will be rewarded through our Great Falls Public Library partner program, winning a chance to see Stacie Orrico. |
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How can we help you? |
| Located just north of the administration building is our new Visitor Information Center -- the large white tent on Food Alley. You'll find your Day Sponsor here with discounts and goodies; event schedules and grounds maps; State Fair merchandise for sale like caps, t-shirts and stuffed animals; stroller and wheelchair rentals; and area tourism information courtesy of the Great Falls Area Chamber of Commerce. |
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Open Livestock |
| What ISN'T new in livestock this year?! Open beef will move to the Livestock Pavilion, beginning their schedule Wednesday, Aug 4. Draft horses will take their place in the "beef" barn for exhibition. Those of you looking to purchase an animal at the annual 4-H livestock sale will find it Tuesday, Aug 3 at noon in the Livestock Pavilion, as 4H livestock is now scheduled during the first part of State Fair week. Be sure to check the schedule of events to locate your events. |
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Rodeo & Bull Riding |
PRCA Xtreme Bulls, created by the Professional Rodeo Cowboy's Association, currently is on tour throughout the U.S. and comes to Great Falls for the first time. Top bullriders compete for a national prize accumulation of $771,250 throughout the tour; their winnings count toward qualifying at the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo.
Steven Hatchell, PRCA commissioner said, "Xtreme Bulls is destined to be on e of ProRodeo's greatest successes. When you combine the best bull riders in the world with the rankest bulls in the country, fans are guaranteed to experience the greatest drama and excitement in rodeo." |
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