'Stirrup some fun' at the Northwest Montana Fair

The 2014 Northwest Montana Fair and Rodeo will take place Aug. 12-17 at the Flathead County Fairgrounds with a theme of “Stirrup Some Fun!”

The Ram PRCA Rodeo will run from Aug. 14-16 with world-class male and female competitors from Canada and western U.S. aiming for the National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas in December. Events include bareback, saddle bronc, steer wrestling, tie-down roping, team roping, barrel racing and bull riding.

Concerts this year include contemporary Christian music bands and Gospel Music Association’s New Artist of the Year award winners Building 429 and For King and Country, performing together on Aug. 12, and country music legend and Grammy nominee Chris Young on Aug. 13.

The fair culminates in a demolition derby on Aug. 17 with drivers competing for cash prizes. New this year is a compact car class.

The fair’s free premium book, a comprehensive guide to fair events, including all 4-H, FFA and Open Class competitions, is now available at the fairgrounds office, all county library branches, local Chambers of Commerce and online at www.nwmtfair.com.

Tickets are now on sale for all grandstand events at the fairgrounds office or online at www.nwmtfair.com.