fair: 2009 Sanders County Fair & Rodeo Parade Highlights - 09/18/09 10:15 PM
The Sanders County Fair and Rodeo is held during the last week of August or the first week of September every year in Plains Montana. It's small town living at its best. Plains, MT is located approximately two hours northwest of Missoula. The parade is the kick-off to the Fair which features rides and games, a rodeo, a demolition derby, vendors, and live music. It's a great event for the entire family.
 





Photos by Kelsey Ray.
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fair: Speechless Sunday: Hey Good Looking! - 09/13/09 05:14 AM
Speechless Sunday: Hey Good Looking!

 

Photos by Kelsey Ray (Krayphish)
My daughter Kelsey took these photos of the Llamas / Alpacas at the Plains Fair that was held last weekend in Plains Montana. I thought it looked like he was whistling at someone. A lot of people in our area have llamas/alpacas with their horses or sheep to help protect them.
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fair: Montana Bull Riding at the Bull-a-Rama Event - Mineral County Fair & Rodeo, Superior, MT - 09/06/09 12:43 AM
Montana Bull Riding at the Bull-a-Rama Event - Mineral County Fair & Rodeo, Superior, MT
A long-time Montana tradition is Bull Riding and it continues at rodeos across the West. Mineral County Montana has an annual Fair and Rodeo the First Weekend in August every year.
This year the Fair Board had a Bull-a-Rama - a rodeo dedicated entirely to Bull Riding.

"It's bulls and blood, it's dust and mud, it's the roar of the Sunday crowd."

"It's the white in his knuckles, The gold in the buckle He'll win the next go 'round"

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fair: It's Fair & Rodeo Season in Western Montana! - 07/09/09 12:45 PM
It's Fair & Rodeo Season in Western Montana!
The County Fair and Rodeo is still an annual highlight for many Western Montana communities.
Fair and Rodeo Season in Western Montana kicks off with the Mineral County Fair in August and finishes with the Sanders and Ravalli County Fairs in September.
2009 Western Montana Fair & Rodeo Schedule
Mineral County Fair - Superior Montana FairgroundsAugust 6 - 9, 2009Fair Info
Western Montana Fair - Missoula MontanaAugust 11 - 16, 2009Fair Info
Northwest Montana Fair - Kalispell MontanaAugust 19-23, 2009Fair Info
Sanders County Fair - Plains MontanaSeptember 1 - 6, 2009Fair Info
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fair: Missoula Farmer's Market, Local People's Market & The Clark Fork River Market - 07/07/09 06:37 AM
Missoula Farmer's Markets & Local People's Market
A Saturday morning in Missoula wouldn't be complete without visiting our local Farmer's Market and the People's Market.
Located in downtown Missoula at Railroad and Higgins, the Farmer's Market has been in operation since 1972 and provides a place for local farmers and vendors to share their goods.
The People's Market features locally made crafts, jewelry, baskets, and arts. It has something for virtually everyone.
The Farmer's Market/People's Market is open on Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. from May to October. For more information visit, Missoula Saturday Market.


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fair: 2008 Sanders County Fair & PRCA Rodeo - Demo Derby, Carnival Rides & More! - 08/26/08 07:52 AM
This year's Sanders' County Fair and PRCA Rodeo is scheduled for August 28 - 31, 2008. It's wholsome family fun served up on the greenest grass in Montana! Carnival rides, arena motocross, PRCA rodeo, professional bullriding, and the Northwest's largest demolition derby are a few of the things you will find at this year's event.
Located in Plains, Montana - about 90 minutes from Missoula, the location couldn't be more spectacular!
For more information and event schedule, visit the fair's website at: http://www.sanderscountyfair.com/fairhome.htm.
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