Country star Russell Dickerson to perform at Northwest Montana Fair

The 2023 Northwest Montana Fair and Rodeo will feature a performance by rising country star Russell Dickerson, along with three nights of PRCA Rodeo action and a Big Air Bash.

The fair is scheduled for Aug. 16-20 at the Flathead County Fairgrounds in Kalispell.

Tickets for the concert and all other grandstand events are now available for purchase at the fair office and online at www.nwmtfair.com.

Dickerson is known as a high-energy, fun-loving singer/songwriter whose hits include Platinum chart-toppers “Yours,” “Blue Tacoma,” “Every Little Thing,” “Love You Like I Used To,” and “She Likes It.” He recently released his third album through Triple Tiger Records, featuring 15 tracks that represent a fusion of different musical genres and eras that combine to produce a vibrant country sound.

After graduating from Nashville’s Belmont University, Dickerson hit the road with his self-written songs, often relying on his wife for not just inspiration, but photography, video production and more. As his car’s odometer racked up miles, Dickerson said it became tough figuring out “something country fans would like.”

“I told myself ‘I’m just gonna keep going,’” Dickerson said. “‘I'm gonna keep driving my run-down SUV all across America playing for 25 people and 250 bucks a night, until something happens.’” Eventually dismissing the idea he could figure out what fans wanted, Dickerson instead embraced what he liked, and 2015’s “Yours” was the result, followed by several more hit songs.

Dickerson will perform on Wednesday, Aug. 16.

Reserved seating tickets are $45, and party pit tickets are $55. General admission tickets for everyone over the age of five are $35. Children age 5 and under will be admitted to the general seating area free of charge. All tickets purchased prior to arriving at the fair include admission to the grounds. The concert is sponsored by Kalispell Toyota and Northwest Toyota Dealers.

The Ram PRCA Rodeo runs Aug. 17-19 and will feature world-class athletes from Canada and throughout the United States aiming for the National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas.

Events include bareback, saddle bronc, steer wrestling, tie-down roping, team roping, barrel racing and bull riding.

Reserved seating tickets are $35, and general admission tickets for everyone over the age of 12 are $30. General admission tickets for children ages six to 12 are $15, and children age five and under will be admitted to the general admission area free of charge. On Aug. 17 only, seniors age 65 and older can purchase a general admission ticket on the fairgrounds for $15 for that evening’s rodeo.

The fair culminates on Aug. 20 with the return of the popular Octane Addictions Big Air Bash, a motorcycle and snowmobile stunt show featuring riders who have competed and medaled in the X Games. Adult tickets are $20, children ages six to 12 are admitted for $10, and children ages five and under are seated free of charge in the general admission area.

For more information about the Northwest Montana Fair and Rodeo or to purchase event tickets, visit www.nwmtfair.com or stop by the fair office during business hours.