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.

Best for: Bitterroot Valley families near Hamilton

Don’t miss

  • Indoor fall and holiday craft market
  • Heated vendor barns
  • Free admission the second day

Plan your visit

2026 season: Oct 17.

One-day festival, Saturday Oct 17, 10am-4pm; free admission

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Dates from the official announcement, checked August 20, 2026. Always confirm before you go.

2026 Forecast

Color nearby peaks: September 21–September 25

Color builds from September 4 · mostly bare by October 13

Color starts: September 4Peak: September 23Bare: October 13AugustDecember

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 later. How the forecast works

When to go to Harvest Fest at Ravalli County Fairgrounds

Good color holds through about October 2, giving you roughly 28 days from the first turn to past peak. The elevation is 3,560 ft, which pulls the turn earlier.

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 21–September 25 (best estimate September 23). Color starts around September 4 and is mostly bare by October 13.
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