Talent Quest Regional Finals Karaoke Contest on Wednesday, August 11th

Harry David’s Bar and Casino is pleased to announce our Montana Regional Finalists for Talent Quest 2010 National Karaoke Contest!

Finally it is off to the Western Montana Fair for our Top 20 Finalists all listed below! On August 11^th from 3:30 to 6:30 pm on the West Lawn Stage they will compete for two spots to the national contest held in Laughlin, NV in September.

Congratulations to the Finalists and Thank you for every one who competed in the Regional Semi-Finals! The scores were very close!

The Western Montana Fair and Harry David’s Bar are committed to supporting our local talent! Singers who have qualified come from all over Montana and Idaho ranging from Missoula, Ronan, Philipsburg, Butte and Salmon.

What’s at stake! Two singers will have the opportunity to compete on behalf of Montana for a chance to win up to $3,000 in cash and prizes. Talent Quest draws internationally with singers coming from not only the USA but ten other countries as well! Prizes for the top two winners at the Western Montana Fair are receive Travel, Lodging and Entrance Fee paid, provided by Harry David’s, to the National Contest, September 20^th to 25^th, 2010. www.talentqst.com. Airfare to Las Vegas generously donated by Allegiant Air! The top two winners will receive two round trip tickets each!

Celebrity Judge Dan Stromme from Z100, Missoula’s only rock station, will join our competition judges Donna and Jim Huntley. Special Thanks to Donna and Jim for donating their time to judge the entire competition which started in June.

Back up music for our contestants will be provided by Party Trained! Party Trained plays performs LIVE BAND KARAOKE at Harry David’s every Thursday night; the only place in Montana where you can sing karaoke with a band backing you up and still have the words on the screen for you!

Harry David’s invites you come try us out for lunch or dinner with our all new kitchen in august, “The Wild Moose Grill” serving southern mesquite smoked barbeque ~ sauces made from scratch, brisket, ribs, chicken and home baked bread!

Please come and show your support for our local singers on the West Lawn Stage, August 11^th at the Western Montana Fair! This is a show you won’t want to miss!

#	First Name	Last Name	City	Semi-Final Score Rank
1	Angela	Longmire	Missoula	48.7
2	Aaron	Broxterman	Missoula	48.6
3	Cammy	Maughan	Ronan	47.3
4	Steve	Pallett	Missoula	47.3
5	Cyndi Lu	Welch	Salmon	47
6	Clarence	Cox	Salmon	46.3
7	Brittney	Nettles	Butte	46
8	Dennis	Demoss	Missoula	45
9	D.J.	Dahlquist	Missoula	44.9
10	Moose	Barton	Salmon	44.7
11	Christy	Higgins	Missoula	44
12	Marci	Olsen	Missoula	43.7
13	Dan	Mitchem	Butte	43
14	Theresa	Butt	Salmon	43
15	Augustine	Guerrero	Missoula	42.7
16	Camilla	Goodwin	Salmon	42.3
17	Justin	Barrett	Butte	42.3
18	Vickie	Hanson	Philipsburg	42.3
19	Evan	Disney	Missoula	41.7
20	Sue	Carpenter	Salmon	41.3

Win Free Airfare from Allegiant Airlines!

Attend the 2010 Western Montana Fair and enter a chance to win 2 free tickets anywhere Allegiant Airlines flies! The Western Montana Fair is giving away (2) Round Trip airline tickets Thursday-Sunday, August 12th-15th. Stop by the information booth near the Fair Office to register to win. Drawings will be held during the nightshow each evening, Thursday-Sunday.

Also, the top 2 lucky contestants in the Talent Quest Regional Finals Karaoke win airfare on Allegiant Air. Stop by the Harry David's Bar and Casino for details on the karaoke competition.

RULES

1. Prize: Two (2) roundtrip vouchers per night for air travel from Missoula, Mont. to anywhere Allegiant flies based on availability.
   
2. Prize Redemption: Voucher is valid for one-way travel only on Allegiant Air. Seats are limited and may not be available on all flights. Prize is non-transferable. Insurance, taxes, all expenses and incidentals not mentioned above and required travel documents are the responsibility of the winner and winner's travel guest. No substitution or transfer of prize or cash redemption is permitted. However Allegiant may, at its option, substitute another prize of equal or greater va lue, or the cash value of the above prize, if the stated prize is unavailable.
3. Use of Likeness: By accepting prize, winner consents to use of their name, photograph and/or likeness for advertising/publicity purposes without additional compensation, except where prohibited by law.
4. Eligibility: Open to legal residents of the continental U.s., 18 years of age or old er. Employees (and their immediate families) of Allegiant Air, their subsidiaries, vendors, media partners and advertising agencies are not eligible. Void where prohibited. Federal, state, and local laws and regulations apply.
5. To Book: Reservations for travel can be made online at www.allegiantair.com or by calling Allegiant Air at 702-505-8888. Please have the Voucher Number and Booking Code available when calling for a seat reservation. Travel must be completed on or before the expiration date and will not be extended. Check-in at least 90 minutes before scheduled departure time.
6. Changes/Cancellation: Allegiant reserves the right to cancel, alter routes and times or suspend air service without notice. All changes must be made through Allegiant Air's reservation center at 702-505-8888.
7. Management reserves all rights. No cash value.
8. Hotel, transportation and baggage fees are not included.
9. Persons are not eligible to win tickets multiple nights of the Western Montana Fair.
   

*Note: Allegiant Air must be notified of any changes, alterations or cancellations related to this promotion/sponsorship. Allegiant Air reserves the right to approve all changes or alterations. Travel vouchers that become a part of this promotion may not be transferred or used with any other promotion without the exclusive approval of Allegiant Air.

Fair Gets Connected

News and Updates to be Broadcast Using Technology from Missoula Startup Company Castmo.com

The company will be broadcasting news and updates related to the Fair which patrons can access by going to www.castmo.com and clicking on the “Connect with the Western Montana Fair” button. Patrons may also subscribe for a free membership and receive the Fair’s information via Castmo’s internal messaging system, email or text messaging.

During the Fair, Castmo.com will provide video monitors throughout the fairgrounds to keep visitors up to date on what’s happening. Castmo.com is also sponsoring the “Excite the Mind” science and technology center upstairs in the Commercial Building where people are invited to come and learn more about the company and how to use its web site.

Castmo.com will officially launch its web service that the company calls “anti-social” networking during this year’s Western Montana Fair.

“Unlike users of top social networking web sites our members retain complete ownership and control over their content, their connections are not visible to anyone, and we have a revenue model that doesn’t include selling off their information,” says Eric Smith, the company’s marketing and media relations manager. “As more lawsuits and criminal investigations are levied worldwide against our predecessors who haven’t given privacy and user rights much consideration, we hope to rise to the top by providing excellent services and being trustworthy.”

Follow the fair through Social Media

The Western Montana Fair is using social media to keep everyone informed this year. Powered by JAM Media Group, watch for fair related highlights, contests, photos, trivia and more. Go the following links to join in the fun and learn about what's happening August 10-15, 2010:

Facebook http://www.facebook.com/WesternMontanaFair and http://www.facebook.com/MissoulaStampedeRodeo

Twitter: http://twitter.com/westernmtfair

Castmo: http://www.castmo/members/WesternMontanaFair

You Tube: http://www.youtube.com/westernmontanafair

Flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/westernmontanafair

Blogger http://westernmontanafair.blogspot.com/

Scribd http://www.scribd.com/westernmontanafair

Free Bus Rides to the Western Montana Fair!

Mountain Line buses will offer free rides to the Western Montana Fair on fixed routes of service beginning August 10 through August 15, 2010.

Park and Ride locations are also available.

Park and Ride from:

Dornblaser Field / Lewis & Clark Transfer Center on Higgins / Fair Grounds

• 10 minute service Tuesday through Friday from 4 PM to 11 PM

• 10 minute service Saturday from 11:30 AM to 11 PM

Or Park and Ride from:

Rosauers / K Mart / Southgate Mall / Fair Grounds

• 10 Minute service Tuesday through Saturday from 6 PM to 11 PM

• 20 minute service Tuesday through Friday from 4 PM to 6 PM

• 20 minute service Saturday from 11:30 AM to 6 PM

Get a dollar off coupon for gate admission when you ride!

Save parking hassles and costs – ride the bus!

Brought to you in partnership by Mountain Line and Missoula County.

Backyard Barbequing sizzles into $2500 contest in 2010

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The Grill Master Challenge will award $1000 in cash prizes and a $1500 Primo grill on Wednesday August 11, 2010 during the Western Montana Fair & Rodeo.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

MISSOULA, MT - June 11, 2010 - The Grill Master Challenge returns to the 2010 Western Montana Fair & Rodeo on Wednesday August 11, 2010 from noon-2 p.m.

The contest is open to the general public and limited to the first 25 paid entries. Individuals or teams may enter the competition. A team may consist of one head cook and two assistants in the designated grilling area. Teams will furnish all their equipment and may use gas or charcoal grills. Montana Cattle Company will provide two steaks per team. "One to play and one to submit," according to Skip Cleek, Montana Cattle Company.

The complete rules and entry forms are available online or in the fair office. The food will be judged on appearance, taste and originality. Cleek was instrumental in raising the $1000 for cash prize. In addition, Axmen is donating a Primo Grill to the 2010 Grill Master Champion. First place will take home $500 cash and grill valued at $1500.

The 2009 Champion was Jerry Stroot followed by the Mountain FM team in second place.

Since 1879 the Western Montana Fair & Rodeo has been a grand tradition offering the best of our region in agriculture, education, history and family entertainment and showcasing sustainability, technology and science.

Download registration form.

Pizza Garden takes root at Western Montana Fair & Rodeo

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Kindergarten classes at Paxson Elementary and Missoula Community School plant the toppings from seedlings this Spring, Children's Museum will plant garlic on June 15, 2010

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MISSOULA, MT - June 10, 2010 - Visitors to the Western Montana Fair & Rodeo will have the opportunity to visit the West Lawn Pizza Garden August 10-15, 2010.
The Pizza Garden is a circular garden divided into pizza wedges, which represent the different ingredients and toppings for vegetarian pizza. The garden was started last fall by volunteers from 1000 New Gardens and a UM Environmental Studies class. It was the 29th garden started under the 1000 New Gardens program, according to Max Smith.

Last week Ms. LaRance's class took a field trip to the fairgrounds to learn about the Pizza Garden. All 18 students helped weed the garden in preparation of planting their seedlings. Earlier this Spring the class started basil, oregano and marigold seeds. "The students were delighted to pull weeds and discover worms in the garden," stated Ms. LaRance. Marigolds were planted to distract bugs in the gardens.

Miss Tiffany's class at the Missoula Community School contributed the peppers and tomatoes for the garden. The Children's Museum will arrive next Tuesday June 15, 2010 at noon to plant their garlic contribution. In addition they will hold a Teddy Bear Picnic for the community to participate. The Liscom family of Missoula will be contributing the remaining tomato plants later this summer.

For more information and to follow the pizza garden's progress over the summer, visit westernmontanafair.com. Volunteers are always welcome to assist with the garden.

Rodeo Pageant seeks contestants for 2010 Missoula Stampede Rodeo

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Young Ladies ages 23 years and younger can vie for Queen, Princess, Little Miss and Jr. Little Miss titles to represent western heritage in Montana

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MISSOULA, MT - June 8, 2010 - The 2010 Missoula Stampede Rodeo pageant is seeking young women for the upcoming pageant August 10-15, 2010 during the Western Montana Fair & Rodeo. The contest is open to young ladies ages 23 years and younger for the Queen, Princess, Little Miss and Jr. Little Miss titles.

The Missoula Stampede Rodeo Queen and her court are the ambassadors for the Missoula Stampede Rodeo and Western Montana Fair. Throughout the year titleholders make public appearances representing both entities at civic functions, community events, parades, regional rodeos, schools and special events.

Young ladies do not need to own a horse to compete. Each contestant, however, is required to provide her own horse for horsemanship. Contestants are judged in three categories with equal emphasis given in horsemanship, personality and projection. In addition, judges are selected for their knowledge of horsemanship, rodeo and public relations.

Throughout the week, contestants will be judged on their personal appearance. Emphasis will be given in their ability to reflect a wholesome appearance and strength of character. Extensive and expensive clothing will not be given more credibility than good, clean attractive attire.

Each titleholder receives a trophy belt buckle, crown, sash and trophy saddle for the Queen. For complete details to enter, please reference the Quality Supply Premium Book on pages 72-73 or visit the westernmontanafair.com website.

Creedence Clearwater Revisited to headline concert, nightshow tickets on sale

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The 2010 concert will feature Missoula's own Chance McKinney opening up for Creedence Clearwater Revisited on Saturday August 14, 2010 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $25 each.

McKinney recently won the CMT's (Country Music Television's) Music City Madness competition in December 2009. The competition was a nationwide search for the #1 unsigned singer/songwriter/artist. McKinney is a former Big Sky High School graduate.

Advance ticket sales are online with Night Show lineup including the Bitterroot Motors Bullorama on Tuesday August 10th at 7:30 p.m., followed by three nights of the Missoula Stampede PRCA Rodeo Wednesday August 11th-Friday August 13th. Each rodeo performance begins at 7:30 p.m. with a preshow starting at 6:30 p.m. Preshow entertainment includes sponsor promotions and Charlie Russell Riders drill team performance.

Individual night show tickets range from $10-$25. Groups of 20 or more receive a 10% discount on same day event tickets. All grandstand events are reserved seating. For rodeo and bullriding fans there are two package options which include a ticket to the Bitterroot Motors Bullorama and all three Missoula Stampede PRCA Rodeo performances. The $35 Jr.Cowboys/Cowgirls package is for youth (age 5-12). The $52 Stampede Pete package for adults and youth (13 years and older). Children (4 and under, sitting on a lap) are free with a paid adult ticket.

The final night show for the 2010 Fair is Sunday afternoon with the Missoula Napa Demolition Derby at 5:30 p.m. For the second straight year a Herby Derby class of cars will be featured. For driver information please reference the Quality Supply Premium Book available in stores and online at www.westernmontanafair.com