In other words--pulling for each other. This year, the Chouteau County Fair is a go after being determined not to have one last year due to COVID-19. The theme is Pullin For The Fair. The Fair will be held August 19-22.
Pig Wrestling will be held Thursday, August 19 at 6:30. The object is to place a pig in a barrel, rear-end first, in the shortest amount of time. Each team has four members. The Entry fee is $40 a team. All entries must be received on or before Tuesday, August 17, by 5:00. It must be complete with an entry fee, team, name, and all member’s signatures. Hand-delivered or mail to the Chouteau County Fair Office at PO Bos 459. Fort Benton, Mt 59442. There will be no phone entries. All entrants must sign a waiver.
The Adult Calcutta will start at 6:30. Tickets to the Pig Wrestling are $12 for an adult and $5 for students ages 6-15.
The United Truck & Tractor Pullers will take place for two days, August 20 and 21, both nights starting at 7:00 in the grandstands. A two-day ticket is $30, a single night is $20, and the student rate (6-15) is $5
Mayhem on the Mighty MO—the Chouteau County Demolition Derby is Sunday, August 22. The Calcutta starts at 5:00, with the Derby starting at 6:00. Adult tickets are $20 with Students (age 6-15) once again at $5.
Competition classes are Full-size cars, Chain and Go, and Herby Derby. This competition is open to all drivers with valid driver’s licenses. Registration and car inspection will be between 9:00 AM–3:00 PM, with final inspections at 3:00. There is a mandatory driver Meeting at 4:00
There is considerable PRIZE MONEY (MINIMUM PURSE) being rewarded:
FULL SIZE (CLASS 4 WELD) 1st—$5000, 2nd—$2000, 3rd—1000; CHAIN & GO CLASS 1 (COMPACTS) 1st—$1500, 2nd—$750, 3rd—$250; Herby Derby 1st—$ 1st—$1500, 2nd—$750, 3rd—$250
Each class also has heat wins off $250, and the best paint job will also receive $250
There is a Double Vision Twin Comedy and Magic show throughout the day for the whole family to enjoy. And dare I say Fair Food!
Call 406-622 5505 or email chocofair@intstriangle.com for more information.
