About the Event
In the dead of winter, silent January, ranchers and farmers have a brief reprieve before calving and lambing begins. At a time when snow softly blankets the world-famous grasslands of our Big Sky Country, winter wheat is sleeping and everything on four legs is carrying a baby. Life is silently growing! The earth is renewing life and its energy. Montanans are pausing to celebrate the agricultural lifestyle we love! Montana Winter Fair, with roots of origin going back to 1946, is a celebration of Montana’s world-class agricultural production and enviable “western way of life”.
The public is encouraged to attend and participate! There are no gate fees for the overall Winter Fair. The skijoring and equine clinic do charge a small spectator fee. If you choose to participate in an event, please check the individual events for participation fees, rules and registration.
Schedule of Events:
Youth Beef Show
Schedule:
7:00am - 9:00am - Check-in
10:00am - Show
Registration
Review Rules, then complete online registration below.
Registration forms and fees must be received by Thursday, January 16, 2025, 6:00pm. No late entries are accepted.
Youth Beef Show Rules & Information
Youth Beef Show Registration
Stalling Information
Spectators: There is no entry fee for this event.
Location:
Livestock Pavilion and Sale Barn
Hwy 191 North
Fergus County Fairgrounds
Lewistown, MT
10:00 am - 1:00 pm: Western Expo Trade Show
Montana Winter Fair's Western Expo Trade Show brings together a unique blend of farm, ranch, home, art and food booths that highlight Montana's western way of life.
Attendees
There is no entry fee for this event.
View vendor list below
Western Expo Vendor Registration
Western Expo Booth Pricing and Information
Location:
Trade Center
Hwy 191 North
Fergus County Fairgrounds
Lewistown, MT
10:00am - 2:00pm: Qulilt & Fiber Arts Show
Exhibit open during the Montana Winter Fair
People's Choice and Quilter's Choice will be awarded at 2pm on Sunday via Facebook Live.
Registration
Please review rules, print registration form and attach to your entry.
There are no entry fees
Quilts and Fiber Art pieces must be delivered to Lewistown's Sew Pieceful between January13th & 16th or mailed to the LSP at 214 W Main Street, Lewistown, MT 59457 (Entries must be postmarked by 1/06/25). There will be a maximum of 5 entries per person.
Qulilt & Fiber Arts Show Rules & Information
Qulilt & Fiber Arts Show Registration
Location:
Ag Building
Hwy 191 North
Fergus County Fairgrounds
Lewistown, MT
Dog Weight Pull & Clinic
Dog Weight Pull Clinic (Sunday), extra harnesses for others to try.
Starts at 10:00 am
No Registration Needed
Beginner/ novice training
Harnesses will be available.
No charge for spectators both days.
IWPA Dog Pull Information
Location: Main Fairgrounds Entrance
Skijoring
Schedule:
10:00am: Competitor meeting followed by track inspection.
11:00am: Races begin
Spectators
Regular Seating
$5 per day, 12 and under free; Bring blankets for warmth; Concessions will be available.
You may NOT bring your own heaters.
Enter the 3rd gate at the Fergus County Fairgrounds and watch for signage.
The public is not allowed in the competitor staging area or on the track.
Hot Spots
$50 per day, Includes 8 seats and 1 patio heater. Limited number, must be pre-purchased.
Contact Jennifer at 406-366-1677 with questions.
Registration
Review Rules, then complete online registration.
Skijoring Rules and Information
Skijoring Intent to Enter
Skijoring Information
Location
Grandstands
Hwy 191 North
Fergus County Fairgrounds
Lewistown, MT
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Sunday, Jan 19, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. MST 
12:00 p.m. ET • 11:00 a.m. CT • 10:00 a.m. MT • 9:00 a.m. PT 
