The 2025 Northwest Montana Fair & Rodeo is now accepting online entries for 4-H/FFA and Open Class competitions. The annual event is scheduled for Aug. 12-17 at the Flathead County Fairgrounds.

Exhibitors can view a digital version of the fair book and enter competitions at nwmtfair.com/fairbook. The book contains information about rules, premiums and more.

All registrations must be received by 4:30 p.m. on Aug. 1, with the following exceptions: Registrations for the Agriculture/Horticulture competitions must be received by 4:30 p.m. on Aug. 10. Registrations for the Dahlias/Gladiolus and Floriculture competitions are not done online in advance, however, entries must arrive the day prior to judging.

A self-service computer station is accessible in the fair office from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday for exhibitors without computer access or those needing assistance with their entries. Fair staff will be available to help during office hours.

Now is also the time to register children for Mutton Bustin’ at this year’s fair. 

Mutton Bustin’ will take place during the first half of all three nights of the RAM PRCA Rodeo, Aug. 14-16. This crowd pleaser features children riding sheep and trying to hang on as long as possible. Mutton Bustin’ is sponsored by Kalispell Electric and Justin Boot Company. Each night’s winner of the competition will receive a pair of Justin Junior boots.

To be eligible for Mutton Bustin’, children must be ages 5 to 7, weigh no more than 55 pounds and submit a parental consent form. Contestants can register for the drawing at CHS, Western Outdoor, Murdoch’s (Kalispell & Columbia Falls) and the fairgrounds office until 2 p.m. on July 31. Up to 24 children will be selected to compete, and priority will be given to children who have not previously participated. Drawing winners will be notified by phone.

For more information about the Northwest Montana Fair & Rodeo or to purchase event tickets, visit nwmtfair.com or call (406) 758-5810.