Wednesday, July 30th to Saturday, August 2nd
Carnival riders prepare for their spin on the Kamikaze at the 2013 Fair.
At last year's Richland County Fair, there was a display of historical fair photos in the Agriculture building.
If there's one thing you can count on, it's the fact the Richland County Fair and Rodeo will be an action packed, exciting event for all ages.
This annual event is known as the show window of agricultural achievement in eastern Montana and western North Dakota. It officially began as a fair in 1920, evolving from a community street fair to a fair and rodeo that entertains over 30,000 people each year.
The event kicks off on Wednesday, July 30th with the Agricultural Building opening to accept Floriculture exhibits at 6:00 am. Various judging will take place throughout the day; Agriculture, Horticulture, Floriculture, 4-H Horse Classes and Showmanship, 4-H Livestock exhibits. North Star Amusements Carnival begins at 4:00 pm and the Yampa Valley Boys will be performing three Free performances throughout the day on Wednesday.
Thursday is Co-Op Day. Livestock judging will begin at 8:30 am, the carnival will open at 1:00 pm, Yampa Valley Boys performances, action entertainment from 1:00 – 9:00 pm, Karen Quist performing Cowgirl tricks inside the Old Commercial Building, strolling Stilt Characters, FREE Root Beer Floats in the Sponsor Tent at 4:00 pm and the day will wrap up with Military Appreciation Night at an action packed PRCA Rodeo beginning at 7:30pm.
Friday – 4H Showmanship begins at 8:00 am with the rest of the day almost a repeat of the day before. Sorry no Root Beer Floats today. The Trophy and Awards Presentation will begin at 4:00 pm and the 4-H Livestock Sale will follow at 5:00 pm. Winding down the day will be the "Tough Enough to Wear Pink Night" at the PRCA Rodeo beginning at 7:30 pm.
Saturday – The final day will begin at 10:00 am with a 4-H Member & Alumni Obstacle Course, carnival opening at Noon, Free entertainment by the Yampa Valley Boys, Action entertainment (Laser tag, Speed Pitch, Football Toss, Basketball Shoot, Nascar Racing), Strolling Stilt Characters and lastly – an unforgettable country music concert with Josh Turner and special guest David Nail beginning at 7:30 pm.
Get your tickets at the fair box office.
If you'd like more information or to would like to view a detailed fair schedule, log on to http://www.richlandcountyfairandrodeo.org and click on Schedule.
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