MontanaFair - 2023

aug 11-19, 2023

The Last Best Place of Summer!

Check back for more info as dates near


MontanaFair is the State’s biggest event attracting nearly a quarter of a million attendees each year.

Nearly 10,000 Exhibitors “show their stuff” and compete for blue ribbons and cash prizes.

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More Upcoming Events

Apr26Fri12:00 AM

Mixed Media Meet Up

@Crooked Line Studio
Join us and explore the world of mixed media art play! Get ideas, inspiration and support from fellow creatives. Everyone is welcome regardless of where they are on their personal...

Apr26Fri4:00 PM

Open Art

@crooked line studio
Open Art is your time to work on your own ideas.

Apr27Sat3:00 PM

Urban Sketching Quick Start w. John Kennedy

@Crooked Line Studio
In this quick start workshop we will introduce you to the world of Urban Sketching.

Apr27Sat4:00 PM

Rainbow Mushroom with Jennifer Plumley

@Crooked Line Studio
Spring is here and we all need some color! This is a beginner friendly class and requires no prior watercolor or drawing experience.

Apr27Sat8:00 PM

Bob Ross "Mountain Peak Lake" w. Ray Dicken

@Crooked Line Studio
Join Ray - a certified Bob Ross Instructor - to create this 16x20 piece using Bob Ross oil paints, brushes and special techniques.

Apr28Sun1:30 AM

Titan

@Alberta Bair Theater
The BSYO’s Repertory Orchestra performs Mozart alongside the Billings Symphony.

Apr30Tue12:00 AM

Open Art

@crooked line studio
Open Art is your time to work on your own ideas.

May1Wed12:00 AM

Junk to Joy w. Kristine Corcoran

@Crooked Line Studio
If you like paper crafting, this is the class for you. If you like drawing, painting or collecting vintage things, you will learn new ways to use and enjoy your pieces.

May3Fri12:00 AM

Mixed Media Meet Up

@Crooked Line Studio
Join us and explore the world of mixed media art play! Get ideas, inspiration and support from fellow creatives. Everyone is welcome regardless of where they are on their personal...

May3Fri4:00 PM

Open Art

@crooked line studio
Open Art is your time to work on your own ideas.

May7Tue12:00 AM

Open Art

@crooked line studio
Open Art is your time to work on your own ideas.

May10Fri12:00 AM

Mixed Media Meet Up

@Crooked Line Studio
Join us and explore the world of mixed media art play! Get ideas, inspiration and support from fellow creatives. Everyone is welcome regardless of where they are on their personal...

May10Fri4:00 PM

Open Art

@crooked line studio
Open Art is your time to work on your own ideas.

May14Tue12:00 AM

Open Art

@crooked line studio
Open Art is your time to work on your own ideas.

May14Tue12:00 AM

Painting 101 with Carolyn Thayer (New 6-Week Series)

@crooked line studio
New 6-week course begins!

May17Fri12:00 AM

Painting 102 w. Carolyn Thayer (New 6-week series)

@Crooked Line Studio
Beginning of new 6-week session!
Loved Painting 101? Then join Carolyn to take your skills to the next level with Painting 102!

May17Fri12:00 AM

Mixed Media Meet Up

@Crooked Line Studio
Join us and explore the world of mixed media art play! Get ideas, inspiration and support from fellow creatives. Everyone is welcome regardless of where they are on their personal...

May17Fri1:00 AM

Schenkman & Friends: Sweeter than Roses

@St. Patrick Co-Cathedral
St. Patrick Co-Cathedral provides a resonant yet intimate setting for an evening of English Baroque love songs.

May17Fri4:00 PM

Open Art

@crooked line studio
Open Art is your time to work on your own ideas.

May17Fri7:00 PM

Friday Painters w. Carolyn Thayer (New 6-Week Course)

@ crooked line studio
Have you taken Painting 101 and 102 but don’t want to stop learning and practicing? Then this series of six - 2.5 hour classes is for you!

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