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Get ready for MontanaFair August 9-17, 2019. MontanaFair opens its nine day run with a number of new shows, new displays, and a great mix of new and classic acts. Entertainment will abound in the arena, the grandstands and throughout the grounds. Montanans, as well as people from around the region, will be showing off their best efforts and vying for that blue ribbon.

I LOVE A DEAL: General admission seating voucher to PRCA Pro Rodeo, Thursday August 15, 2019 for only $9 ($18 value).

PRCA Pro Rodeo Thursday, Friday and Saturday August 15-17. The Yellowstone River Roundup PRCA Rodeo, sponsored by Shipton’s Big R, will cap off the MontanaFair evening entertainment with performances on August 15, 16, and 17 at the Northern Hotel Grandstands.  The YRR has raised the bar each year and has been honored by the PRCA and WPRA for continued improvements and the condition of the rodeo grounds. 

MontanaFair kicks off Friday, August 9 with THE TRIPLE THREAT TOUR FEATURING BLACKHAWK, Restless Heart, and Shenandoah.  For more than 20 years, BLACKHAWK has shared a unique sense of harmony with their voices, their songs and their fans. It’s a harmony that has sold over 7 million albums, scored some of the most distinctive country radio hits of the ‘90s, and still draws tens of thousands of fans to their electrifying live performances. Today BLACKHAWK continues to honor its past as it forges its future, and does it all with a commitment that takes their music – and the harmony – to a whole new level.

Joining BLACKHAWK is Restless Heart who has enjoyed one of the most successful careers in country music history, placing over 25 singles on the charts – with six consecutive #1 hits, four of their albums have been certified Gold by the RIAA, and they have won a wide range of awards.

Kicking off the night is Shenandoah. The boys from Muscle Shoals have left a potent legacy at country radio with over a dozen #1 records. The group recently signed a recording deal with BMG and released their first new album in two decades to celebrate their 30th Anniversary.

Saturday, August 10 takes it to the next level with An Evening with 98°

In five short years — from 1997 to 2002 — 98° sold a staggering 10 million records, scored a chart-topping single, “Thank God I Found You,” with Mariah Carey and Joe, and collaborated with their collective idol, Stevie Wonder, on “True to Your Heart,” for the 1998 animated Disney film, Mulan. Their four-million-selling album, 98° and Rising (1998, Motown), spawned the top-5 favorites “Because of You,” “I Do,” and “The Hardest Thing,” while 2000’s Revelation (Universal Records), which sold two million copies, peaked at number 2 on the Billboard 200 and yielded a trio of hits, “Give Me Just One Night (Una Noche),” “My Everything” and “The Way You Want Me To.”

By September 10, 2001, the frequent Total Request Live champions had reached the pinnacle of their career. That was the night the male-harmony group, which includes Jeff Timmons, Justin Jeffre and brothers Nick and Drew Lachey, performed in front of a sold-out crowd at Madison Square Garden in New York City. But not 12 hours later, the 9-11 attacks changed the world forever.  At that point, the all-Ohio-raised quartet decided to take a break. Save for a one-off performance on a TV special in 2004, it would be more than a decade before the four friends in 98° would sing together again. Then, in 2013, they hit the road with New Kids On the Block and Boyz II Men, the latter being their inspiration and a group that figures prominently in their origin story. Encouraged by the rapturous fan reaction, the group headlined their own, 38-city trek in the summer of 2016. 

Last year, the quartet released their first full-length Christmas album in 18 years, Let It Snow, via UMe to glowing reviews from both fans and critics alike.  The album featured the group’s signature R&B-tinged, four-part harmonies and was a natural follow up to their 1999 multi-platinum selling This Christmas. The band embarked on a highly successful 31-city tour across the U.S. in support of their Christmas album in addition to their performances on the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, Disney’s Magic Holiday Celebration, Good Morning America, Today Show, Kelly & Ryan and more.

Sunday evening, August 11 Award winning Old Dominion takes the stage.

2018 ACM and CMA Vocal Group of the Year, Old Dominion, has emerged as one of the hottest breaking bands in country music, fusing clever lyrics and an infectious sound. Proving that they are not your average country band, Old Dominion blends old-fashioned country charm, lyrical wit and rock n' roll grit into radio-friendly, hook-heavy pop nuggets. Old Dominion’s sophomore album, Happy Endings, debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Country Albums chart and No. 7 on the Billboard Top 200. Their latest single, “Make It Sweet,” follows the success of previous singles “No Such Thing As A Broken Heart,” “Written in the Sand” and “Hotel Key,” all of which hit No. 1 on Billboard Country Airplay and Mediabase charts. To top it off, each and every single OD has released has been certified Platinum by the RIAA. In 2016, the band was notably named ACM New Group of the Year, ACCA Breakthrough Group of the Year, AIMP Songwriter Artist of the Year and Music Row Breakthrough Artist of the Year. Old Dominion consists of lead singer Matthew Ramsey, lead guitarist Brad Tursi, multi-instrumentalist Trevor Rosen, bassist Geoff Sprung and drummer Whit Sellers.

On Tuesday, August 13, the Billings Motorcycle Club is bringing Montana Outdoor Supercross back to the MetraPark Grandstands. If you like high-flying motorcycle action, then this is an event you won’t want to miss. Supercross continues to be one of the most physically-demanding sports there is, and these professional athletes will punch out lap after lap of serious 30-foot air jumps, whoop sections, double and triple jumps, 100 feet long jumps, rhythm sections, roller sections and a challenging array of other technical Supercross-style track conditions. Supercross athletes come from across the country to compete for the top podium spot and these riders take their championships to the edge. Enjoy delicious food, ice cold beverages and take a look at the hottest new motorcycles and accessories on display by Motorsports vendors from around the region. Keep your eyes and ears out for crowd giveaways, special offers, raffles, and play-by-play commentary. See you in the stands!

MontanaFair’s biggest bargain, the ValuPass, is only $69. The pass includes general admission seating for each of the ticketed evening events plus gate admission for all nine days of MontanaFair. Shows in the ValuPass may be upgraded to reserved seats on an individual basis. 

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To redeem: You must print out a voucher when this deal is purchased. The voucher will then be redeemed for actual tickets at the MetraPark Box Office beginning at 2:00 pm Wednesday, August 14, 2019. These vouchers do not guarantee seat assignments, so redeem early for best seating.

Tickets in I Love A Deal may not be suitable for guests needing ADA seating.  Please contact MetraPark Box Office at 256-2422 for more information. Must present a valid photo ID to redeem tickets. 

No cash back for unused portion.
Not valid with any other promotion.
No refunds. All sales are final.