Montana's Biggest Weekend Labor Day Run Down
- Aug 25
- 3 min read
It’s Montana’s biggest weekend, and summer is winding down! But don’t worry — we’ve got you covered with all the Labor Day weekend happenings, all in one convenient place on Southwestern Montana News. Make the most of this final summer weekend!
Wednesday August 27th
8:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. Commercial and Food Booth Set-up, Fairgrounds
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Judging of Open Class Entries, All Non-Animal Departments
Noon - 8:00 p.m. 4-H Building Open for entries
3:00 p.m. 4-H Cat Show and Judging, 4-H Building
4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. * Check in of all 4-H, FFA, and Open Class Livestock (not including Poultry & Rabbits)
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Music on the Midway: Katie Hall
6:30 p.m. Beaverhead County Fair Open 4D Barrel Race (Online registration only!)
Thursday August 28
8:00 a.m. 4-H, FFA & Open Market Swine Judging followed by Swine Showmanship Class 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. 4-H Building Exhibits Entry (NO entries accepted after 8:00 p.m. or on Friday morning)
10:00 a.m. PRCA Breakaway Roping and Barrel Racing Slack
1:00 p.m. 4-H, FFA & Open Market Beef Judging followed by Beef Showmanship Class
1:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. 4-H & Open Poultry & Rabbits Entry (NO entries accepted after 8:00 p.m. or on Friday morning)
4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Music on the Midway: Katie Hall
5:00 p.m. *4-H, FFA & Open Market Sheep Judging followed by Sheep Showmanship Class 5:00 p.m. Entries close for Saturday Arena Events
6:00 p.m. Beaverhead County Fair Team Roping Classic, Harry Andrus Arena
7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Karaoke: Prickly Pear Productions
Thursday night cruise in on main Join us every other Thursday from 6–8pm, starting May 29th (weather permitting), for our summer Classic Car & Motorcycle Cruise-In Series! The last show of the season will roll out on September 4th.
Come line Main Street in Sheridan with classic cars, motorcycles, and friendly faces. Whether you’re showing off your ride or just coming to admire, all are welcome—including those just cruising through!
Friday August 29
7:00 a.m. 4-H Breeding Sheep, Breeding Beef, and Breeding Hog Interviews
8:00 a.m. Beaverhead County Fair Team Break-Away Roping (Enter at 7 a.m., Rope at 8 a.m.) 9:00 a.m. Judging of 4-H & Open Poultry & 4-H Poultry Showmanship Interview Judging of all 4-H Building Exhibits - Building closed during interview judging.
9:30 a.m. 4-H and Open Breeding Beef, Sheep, Swine, and Dairy Judging. Show schedule determined by Superintendents.
10:00 a.m. Judging of 4-H Rabbits & 4-H Rabbit Showmanship
10:00 a.m. Beaverhead County Fair Team Branding, Harry Andrus Arena
11:00 a.m. Judging of Open Class Rabbits 2:00 p.m. 4-H Round Robin Showmanship Contest, Lundberg Show Ring
4:00 p.m. FFA Livestock Judging Clinic 5:00 p.m. Beaverhead County Fair Ranch Rodeo, Harry Andrus Arena
7:00 p.m. Silent Auction Bids start, 4-H Building (Bidding ends at 7 p.m. Saturday)
7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Karaoke: Prickly Pear Productions
Saturday August 30
(Buildings Open 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.)
8:00 a.m. Saturday Arena Events, Harry Andrus Arena (Entries close at 5 p.m. Thursday)
11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. 4-H & FFA Livestock Sale Buyer’s Barbeque, Lundberg Show Ring
12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Music on the Midway: Morgan Seymour
1:30 p.m. 4-H & FFA Market Livestock Sale
4:00 p.m - 6:00 p.m Karaoke: Prickly Pear Productions
7:00 p.m. Silent Auction Bids End, 4-H Building
7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. 4-H Silent Auction - pick up articles in 4-H Building
7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Rabbit Check Out
7:30 p.m. Dillon Jaycees PRCA Rodeo, Harry Andrus Arena (Tickets available online at www.dillonjaycees.com)
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. *Check-out of all Companion Animals
Sunday August 31
Dillon Jaycees Labor Day Concert Clint Black performing live at The Beaverhead County Fairgrounds with Tanner Laws! Get your tickets today at www.dillonjaycees.com
7:00 a.m. PRCA Team Roping, Calf Roping and Steer Wrestling Slack
8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 4-H Building Check-out
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Open Exhibits Check-out. PLEASE PICK UP YOUR EXHIBITS. ALL EXHIBITS MUST BE PICKED UP. THANKS FOR YOUR COOPERATION.
9:00 a.m. *All 4-H, FFA & Open Livestock pens (hogs, sheep, beef, goats, etc.) need to be cleaned by 9:00 a.m. No Exceptions.
1:00 p.m. Dillon Jaycees PRCA Rodeo, Harry Andrus Arena (Tickets available online at www.dillonjaycees.com)
8:00 p.m. Dillon Jaycees Concert, Harry Andrus Arena (Gates open at 7 p.m.) Clint Black with opener Tanner Laws (Tickets available online at www.dillonjaycees.com)
Monday September 1
Dillon Volunteer Fire Dept Labor Day pancake breakfast at the Dillon Fire hall 405 N Idaho St from 7 till noon Cost $10.00 includes all the traditional breakfast items.
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