MontanaFair.
MontanaFair is an agricultural celebration in the historic tradition of fairs. It is the region's largest event and was attended by over 238,000 people in 2006. Held at MetraPark in Billings, MontanaFair celebrates for nine days. Nearly 10,000 people will earn cash and ribbons for their entries which range from beer, wine, bunnies, crocheting, horticulture, horses, cattle, goats, sheep, pigs, petit-point, pickles, to hobbies, and arts and crafts.

The Thomas Carnival operates the midway featuring 35 to 40 rides plus games. A shady park for kid's rides accommodates families and the free Kid's World exhibit nearby offers free games and activities for small children. A petting zoo is located in Kid's World as well. Food choices are abundant at the fair featuring the traditional corn dog, BBQ, corn on the cob, 'Vikings On a Stick', fresh lemonade, and beer gardens. Stages around the grounds provide free entertainment and concerts, rodeos, and arena cross events heat up the evening action at the Rimrock Auto Arena. Enjoy the summer like a kid again at MontanFair.

Montana Blues Festival.
For two days each August, you can sing the blues in downtown Billings.
The Montana Blues Festival is an annual event and each year it is attracting more and more people who want to simply enjoy good music and company. The City of Billings closes down a large section of historic Montana Avenue for this event that is quickly becoming one of the region’s most popular summer events.

Big Sky State Games
The Big Sky State Games is an annual multi-sport event hosted in Billings. It is modeled after the Olympic Games and is open to Montanans of all ages and abilities. The State Games concept was developed in New York in 1978 with the Empire State Games, and today more than 40 states currently conduct State Games. Since the inaugural Big Sky State Games in 1986, more than 204,500 athletes from 250 Montana communities have participated in the Games. In 2007, the Big Sky State Games celebrated its 22nd year with 10,000 athletes participating in 36 sports with the help of 2,500 volunteers. The Big Sky State Games is a member of the National Congress of State Games (NCSG) and is recognized by the United States Olympic Committee. To learn more, go to www.bigskygames.org.