Montana Seasonal Fairs & Festivals
9 seasonal events across Montana for 2026.
Recurring4.3(983)In 2 daysMontana State Fair
Montana's flagship state fair at Montana ExpoPark in Great Falls, drawing crowds from across the Northern Rockies for nine days each summer.
RecurringIn 9 daysWestern Montana Fair
Missoula's signature county fair returns in 2026 with two themed weekends: Machine, July 31 through August 2, highlighting motocross, car shows, and mechanical exhibits, followed by Muscle, August 4 through 8, with PRCA rodeo, livestock, carnival, and classic fair competitions.
Recurring4.3(321)In 16 daysMontana Fair
Eastern Montana's premier fair at MetraPark in Billings, spanning nine days each August with 4-H and FFA livestock, open-class exhibits, carnival rides, Rodeo Billings, and the Pepsi Concert Series at First Interstate Arena.
RecurringCrow Fair Pow Wow and Parade
The 107th annual Crow Fair Celebration, known as the Teepee Capital of the World, brings thousands to the Crow Reservation near Hardin for powwow dancing, a mile-long parade, rodeo, traditional camps, and Native arts along the Little Bighorn River.
4.5(497)East Helena Holiday Cottage Market
A craft fair in East Helena.
The Holiday Happenings Craft Show
Come shop a wide varierty of handmade goods, vintage goods, repurposed, shabby chic, and more.
4.2(592)Missoula , MT Missoula County Fairgrounds Description: Missoula European Christmas Market
Missoula European Christmas Marketwill be held on December 4-5, 2026.
RecurringWhitefish Winter Carnival
A 67-year Flathead Valley winter tradition when February snow brings yetis, vikings, ski joring, a hometown parade, penguin plunge, and snow sculptures to downtown Whitefish.
RecurringBig Sky Documentary Film Festival
The largest cinema event in Montana and the premier nonfiction film festival in the American West, screening roughly 150 documentary films over ten days each February at the Wilma Theatre and venues across Missoula, with 200-plus visiting filmmakers.
Frequently asked questions
How many seasonal festivals are there in Montana?
Our directory lists 12 seasonal festivals across Montana for the 2026 season, including East Helena Holiday Cottage Market, Rosebud-Treasure County Fair and Montana State Fair.
When is the best time for seasonal festivals in Montana?
Montana's seasonal festivals cluster in July and August — that's when you'll find the most to choose from.
What are the most popular seasonal festivals in Montana?
By Google review score, East Helena Holiday Cottage Market in East Helena ranks among the most popular, with a 4.5-star rating from 497 reviews.