2025 Montana State Fair Sets New Records For Money Made

Montana State Fair Numbers Released

Every year people from all over Montana and the surrounding areas come to Great Falls to take part in the Montana State Fair.

This year was another great success, full of concerts, rodeos, fair rides, and food, and we've got the numbers to prove it.

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Record-breaking revenue at the Montana State Fair

2 million dollars—that is how much total revenue the Montana ExpoPark has revealed they made for the 2025 Montana State Fair.

This is the highest amount of money earned since the fair reopened in 2021 after being shut down in 2020 due to COVID-19.

It's not just total revenue either, as almost every metric used to track the number of people attending the annual fair was trending upwards.

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By The Numbers: 2025 Montana State Fair Statistics

Here are some more numbers provided by the Montana ExpoPark:

Total Gate Attendance: 74,404
Fair Gate Admission Revenue: $474,314
Food Vendor Gross Sales: $923,547
Thomas Carnival Gross Sales: $969,258
Total Fair Revenue: $2,016,683 – the highest in fair history

All in all it was a very big year for the fair, and Susan Shannon, the Montana ExpoPark director, had this to say about this year's fair:

“We’re thrilled with the turnout and support we received this year. The energy was incredible. From competitive exhibits and thrilling rides, to include a roller coaster, to favorite fair flavors, nonstop live entertainment, and BINGO in the park, it brought our community together for one of the largest summer traditions and unforgettable celebrations."

If you missed the Montana State Fair this year, why not take our virtual tour in our gallery below?

Take our Virtual Tour of the Montana State Fair

Come along with Nick Northern, as he documents his day at the Montana State Fair.

Gallery Credit: Nick Northern

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Gallery Credit: Derek Wolf

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Gallery Credit: Derek Wolf