Harvest Fest at Ravalli County Fairgrounds
Fall festival · Hamilton · Montana
Local makers fill heated vendor barns at the Ravalli County Fairgrounds for a fall craft market, with Halloween and holiday goods laid out side by side and a food truck parked outside. The main day runs one Saturday in mid October, with a bonus free admission day right after.
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Plan your visit
One-day festival, Saturday Oct 17, 10am-4pm; free admission
Dates from the official announcement, checked August 20, 2026. Always confirm before you go.
Color nearby peaks: September 24–September 28
Color builds from September 8 · mostly bare by October 16
Sampled at Harvest Fest at Ravalli County Fairgrounds’s own coordinates and elevation (1085 m) rather than a regional average.
This window comes from 74 weather points across Montana, nudged 2 days earlier to match 1 published peak date from smokymountains.com. Against Montana's own climatology, the 2026 weather puts the peak 1 day earlier. How the forecast works
When to go to Harvest Fest at Ravalli County Fairgrounds
Good color holds through about October 5, giving you roughly 27 days from the first turn to past peak. That runs roughly 12 days earlier than the rest of Montana. The 3,560 ft elevation accounts for most of the difference.
You will find it at Hamilton, MT, in Montana.
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Frequently asked
- When is Harvest Fest at Ravalli County Fairgrounds open in 2026?
- The 2026 season runs Oct 17. One-day festival, Saturday Oct 17, 10am-4pm; free admission. Dates can shift, so check the official site before you go.
- When does Harvest Fest at Ravalli County Fairgrounds peak in 2026?
- Peak color is predicted for September 24–September 28 (best estimate September 26). Color starts around September 8 and is mostly bare by October 16.
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