August 2026 Fairs & Festivals in Montana
15 events happening across Montana in August 2026.
Recurring4.3(983) Happening nowMontana 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.
RecurringTomorrowWestern 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.
Recurring4.8(31)In 2 daysBigfork Festival of the Arts
A juried lakeside art fair in charming downtown Bigfork on Flathead Lake, with more than 100 vendors of fine art and handmade crafts, live music, food, and family entertainment each August.
In 2 daysLakeside 1st Saturday Farmers Market
It will host a group of local farmers and growers, artisans, bakers, and makers who will be selling a variety of items, including local produce, plant starts, farm fresh eggs and locally raised meats, baked goods, breads, cakes, chocolates, handcrafted goods, jewlery, candles, soaps, and more.
Recurring4.3(321)In 8 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.
RecurringIn 8 daysSweet Pea Festival
Bozeman's beloved end-of-summer arts celebration at Lindley Park, featuring a juried art show, parade, flower show, beer and wine garden, live music and dance, and an artist marketplace over three days each August.
4.4(19)In 8 daysBozeman Sweet Pea Festival
This festival will feature music and dance performances, an art show, parade, flower show, beer and wine garden, kid’s activities, artist marketplace, food, and more.
In 9 daysLakeside 2nd Saturday Farmers Market
It will host a group of local farmers and growers, artisans, bakers, and makers who will be selling a variety of items, including local produce, plant starts, farm fresh eggs and locally raised meats, baked goods, breads, cakes, chocolates, handcrafted goods, jewlery, candles, soaps, and more.
In 9 daysSmith Farms Midsummer Farmers Market
This market will feature local produce growers, crafters, bee keepers, bakers, food vendors and more.
RecurringIn 13 daysCrow 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.
Recurring4.8(6)In 15 daysAn Ri Ra Montana Irish Festival
Montana's premier Irish cultural festival at Missoula's historic Original Mine Yard, with traditional and contemporary performers from Ireland and North America, workshops, craft vendors, author talks, and local food over three August days.
In 16 daysLakeside 3rd Saturday Farmers Market
A craft fair in Lakeside.
Lakeside 4th Saturday Farmers Market
It will host a group of local farmers and growers, artisans, bakers, and makers who will be selling a variety of items, including local produce, plant starts, farm fresh eggs and locally raised meats, baked goods, breads, cakes, chocolates, handcrafted goods, jewlery, candles, soaps, and more.
4.7(682)Smith Farms Saturday Farmers Market
This market will feature local produce growers, crafters, bee keepers, bakers, food vendors and more.
Lakeside 5th Saturday Farmers Market
A craft fair in Lakeside.