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Last Chance Stampede & FairJuly 21, @ 4:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Lewis & Clark County FairgroundsThe 66th Annual Last Chance Stampede and Fair is July 21 – July 25, 2026 at Helena's Lewis and Clark County Fairgrounds. There's an extra day of fun and music this year! Fair opens Tuesday at 4pm with concessions, commercial exhibits and the Indoor Open Class Fair. The Dreamland Carnival opens at 5pm and Daughtry, our opening concert begins at 7:30pm.This year, we have two outstanding night shows in the Cool Alley Arena – rock band DAUGHTRY – opens the Fair on Tuesday night, July 21. Country superstar TRAVIS TRITT and his band are live on stage Wednesday, July 22.Our three nights of PRCA rodeo performances draw contestants from across the nation. C5 Rodeo returns to our Cool Alley Arena with their world class bucking stock and award-winning sound production team. Wayne Brooks, the “Voice of Rodeo” will call the action. Rodeo clown/barrelman Matt Merritt will be back and Madison MacDonald-Thomas, World Class Equestrian Athlete will entertain the crowd with her daring trick riding.Food – we've got it! The Fair hosts over 20 food and beverage concessionaires. From ice cream to steak sandwiches, there's something for everyone.Visit commercial booths and displays featuring everything from face painting and artisan wares to farm equipment and RVs. The annual 4-H Fair is also a popular attraction.We're looking forward to the Dreamland Carnival, exciting free entertainment and the Open Class Indoor Fair. Saturday's Last Chance Stampede parade through downtown Helena is a family favorite.Our five days of fun, food and festivities are a Montana tradition for the entire family!July 21 – Fair opens 4:00pm
Daughtry Concert – gates open 6:30pm, show starts 7:30pm (Cool Alley Arena)
July 22 – Fair opens 11:00am
Travis Tritt Concert – gates open 6:30pm, show starts 7:30pm (Cool Alley Arena)
July 23 – Fair opens 11:00am
PRCA rodeo starts 7:30pm, gates open 6:30p
July 24 – Fair opens 11:00am
PRCA rodeo starts 7:30pm, gates open 6:30pm
July 25 – Fair opens 11:00am
Stampede Parade 12:00pm (Downtown Helena)
PRCA rodeo starts 7:30pm, gates open 6:30pmFree Fairgrounds gate admission
Night show tickets on sale now at www.lccfairgrounds.com
Rodeo tickets on sale June 1st at www.lccfairgrounds.com