Western Montana Fair

I can remember the first time I went to the fair pretty clearly. I was 5, painfully shy and stuck on a swinging bridge in the middle of an obstacle course during a windstorm. Somehow, that day only made me love the fair more. It was probably because I got to watch my mom battle her way to the top to collect me, her screaming child, unwilling to let a carnival employee help me to the ground. From t

The Western Montana fair is a great place for kids, but sheriff's deputies are asking parents to make sure children are old enough, and responsible enough to be dropped off without parental supervision.

Nothing screams "AMERICA!" like 2-ton paper weights smashing into each other. It is the time of year where the smell of exhaust and coolant fill the air, and the demo derby delivers carnage to the Western Montana Fair.

In celebration of the 134th Annual Western Montana Fair, we've placed some familiar features into this fun word finder game. How many can you find?

Who is going to the Western Montana Fair and Rodeo in Missoula? Everyone? Yep, that's what we thought! Well, while we're there we'll be posting photos via Instagram. Keep an eye on the live feed below to see all the things we are enjoying at the fair throughout the week! If you'd like to contribute to the feed, you can! Just post your pictures on Instagram and use hashtag #WMTFAIR.

Certainly one of the busiest days of fair week is here, Kids' Day. Kids ages 6-17 enter free today at the fair. Here's what's happening at the Western Montana Fair and Rodeo today, Thursday, August 8.

Hi, it's me Aaron Traylor. KC from 96.3 the Blaze and I would like to invite one person to be our special guest announcer at the Demo Derby this Sunday at the 134th Western Montana Fair You see, K.C. and I have been doing this for years, and frankly our hosting skills get a little stale after the first few cars totally DESTROY one another in front of a sold-out grandstand audience...

Four words for you Missoula: hand dipped corn dogs. Here's what's happening at the Western Montana Fair and Rodeo today, Wednesday, August 7.

Returning for what seems to be quite the annual tradition for one of the most recognized music labels in the state, Wapikiya Records is back to blow the roof off the fairgrounds tent with their stage performances set conveniently close to the new and improved rides. You seen the names of these artists on flyers and album covers all around the state, and now it's your chance to take in the sights

My favorite time of the year — Fair week in Missoula! I'm a carnival junkie, plus I love getting out and seeing friends, family and listeners I haven't seen in a long time. The fair is just a perfect place to catch up with fellow meat-on-a-stick loving Missoulians. Here's what's happening at the Western Montana Fair and Rodeo today, Tuesday, August 6.

What would fair week be without the risk of some good old-fashioned summer thunderstorms? Corby Dickerson with the National Weather Service said Monday that after a pleasant start, storms will be moving into the area later in the week.

Howdy, cowgirls! Are you ready to "give cancer the boot?" The 6th annual Chicks n Chaps Women's Only Rodeo Clinic is here, and it's loaded with a bunch of fun rodeo events to raise money for breast cancer awareness.