Richland County

An aerial view of an outdoor carnival with rides, booths, and large parking lots. — Plate I. Aerial view of carnival, Richland County Fair. From richlandcountyfairandrodeo.com

A large ferris wheel glows with yellow and colored lights at an evening fair or carnival with a crowd of people below. — Plate II. Ferris wheel, Richland County Fair. From richlandcountyfairandrodeo.com

A Ferris wheel stands against a blue sky with scattered clouds. — Plate III. Ferris wheel ride, Richland County Fair. From richlandcountyfairandrodeo.com

A brightly lit Ferris wheel and carnival rides operating at dusk with people walking about. — Plate IV. Midway rides at night, Richland County Fair. From richlandcountyfairandrodeo.com

Richland County Fair

Sidney, Richland County, Montana.

Details

Map. Sidney, Richland County, Montana. Larger map

Where: 2118 W. Holly St, Sidney, MT 59270. Directions
When: Fairgrounds office in the Event Center all year: mon - fri 8am-5pm.
Fees: FREE ADMISSION thanks to Kraken!!
Access: Parking lots are accessible from 5th Street, Holly Street and 15th Ave NW.
Phone: 406-433-2801
Website: richlandcountyfairandrodeo.com
Managed by: Richland County Fair Commission.

Notable Events

1937A WPA project completely remodeled the fairgrounds for the coming fair, employing about 40 men and enlarging the grandstand from a capacity of around 1,500 to approximately 3,000 people. livingnewdeal.org
2020In preparation for the fair's centennial, the MonDak Heritage Center assisted the Fair Board with a centennial book filled with fair photos from 1920 on, as well as history of the fair. mondakheritagecenter.org

People

Jack Suckstorff, manager (1937).

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