fair

Good times are what you'll find this weekend (Jan 24-26) in Lewistown at the 75th Montana Winter Fair.

If you're into handmade items, you might want to check out the Fair Trade Market this Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at The Depot. These markets happen all over the country and allow artisans from predominantly impoverished nations to earn a living by selling their crafts at a fair wage...

These All Access ValuPasses are a pretty sweet deal if you plan on attending multiple events at MontanaFair this year. One thing that a lot of people may not realize is that they are transferable. In other words, if you want to go to Skynyrd, but couldn't care less about Martina McBride, someone else may use your pass to see that show...

The nation's relatively new fetish for craft beer has definitely sliced into some sales for the big boys, but Budweiser is still consumed by millions of people each month. If you go sit in a bar that has nationwide brand draft beers, you'll see the Bud and Bud Lite taps move pretty frequently...

I've ridden lots of thrill rides, but for some reason I just can't seem to get the nerve to ride the Sling Shot. I'm not sure if it's the fear of death, the fear of looking like an ass on YouTube from screaming, passing out, or even worse...

If you were one of the more than 12,000 spectators at last year's three-day rodeo event at MontanaFair, you got to see some of the best riders and ropers in the business. With 536 cowboys in competition for big purses, 2014 was a record-setting year and an exciting show for fans of all ages.

As always, MontanaFair will have some famous names on the event line up. Like Lynyrd Skynyrd, Blue Oyster Cult, and country crooner Martina McBride. Those will no doubt be great shows, but don't underestimate the entertainment value in the not-so-famous category: The talent show...

Most men seem to think they're a pro on the grill even if they're not so great in the kitchen. It might actually be true for some, but only a select few have the skills to back up the talk and they get paid handsomely for it. This year, the Montana State BBQ competition heads to MontanaFair and gives area grill masters a chance to shine...

Montana Fair is coming in August and one of my favorite yearly rituals is to get a grease soaked sack of deep fried cheese curds from a pimply faced teenager on the midway. Over the years carnival venders have battered and dipped almost everything into boiling oil in an attempt to thin the herd of fair goers via heart failure...

Maybe it was Rick's bitching that lit a fire with the folks at the Montana Fair. Probably not, but regardless of why, the date is set: August 8, 2015 Blue Oyster Cult takes stage at the Montana Fair.