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Exhibit Hall

Our 36,000 square foot Exhibit Hall is a great new addition to the Helena area. Numerous events,
from car shows, boat shows, concerts, conventions, and more are a perfect fit for the Exhibit Hall.
Rental Fees:
  • $2,335.00/day (Commercial Rate)
  • $1,752.00/day (Non-Profit Rate).  Must provide 501(c)(3) or proof of non-profit status
  • Full Day Rental Rates include one setup or one tear-down day at no cost

Entry Hall

Our 5,000 square foot Entry Hall is great for dinners, anniversaries, weddings, wedding receptions, dog training and a host of other events.
  • $366.00/day (Commercial Rate)
  • $275.00/day (Non-Profit Rate).  Must provide 501(c)(3) or proof of non-profit status
  • Full day rental rates include one setup or one tear-down day at no cost.

Multi-Purpose Building

The Multi-Purpose Building is used for shows, expos, indoor rodeos, and riding. It can be rented by the hour or the day. This building is 120’ x 200’. Bathroom facilities are attached to the building. An 80’ x 165’ indoor arena can be set up with bleachers, chutes and a concession stand for a complete show or rodeo. It is equipped with a sound room and announcer/timer booth with sound needs. A complete sound system can also be rented for your event. Corrals and alleyways are also available.

Reserved Riding

Reserved riding is available in the Multi-Purpose Building seven (7) days a week from 9 am-3 pm and 4 pm-10 pm. Rates are $29 /hour.
The Fairgrounds begins taking reservations for fall, winter, and spring reserved riding on or after August 15th of the current year.

The Multi-Purpose Building is closed to riding July through mid-October. Exact dates will be blocked from the schedule. 
  • Rates are $29/hour.

Daily Shelter Rentals

Our outdoor shelters are popular gathering spots for birthdays, graduation parties, reunions, and company picnics.

Three shelters are available to rent by the day.

Campsites

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We have 22 camping spaces available.

  • Campsites are $35.00 per night and include electricity.
  • We do have a maximum stay of 7 days in a 30 day period.
  • There are water fill-up stations in our main parking lot, but not in the campground area.
  • There is NO RV dump

If you arrive at the Fairgrounds without a reservation, please check in at the office (west side of the Exhibit Building) for availability and payment.

Office Hours are 8a-5p, Monday through Friday

Phone number on the office door to call if you arrive after office hours or on weekends.

Cool Alley Arena

Our Cool Alley Arena, named after Kesler Rodeo’s 5-time world champion bucking horse, is available to rent for a variety of events.

Rental Fees for Arena Only:
  • $331.00/day; $300.00 Deposit
  • $30.00/hour – not worked up (non-equine events), $41.00/hour worked up, Minimum 4-hour rental
  • Announcer Booth w/ Sound: $58.00/day
Rental Fees for Arena | Grandstands | Entry Hall:
  • Rental includes main outdoor arena, stock pens (per head fee assessed), announcer booth, main grandstands and Entry Hall.
  • Commercial Use - $1,712.00/day
  • Non-Profit Use- $1,284.00/day - Must provide 501(c)(3) or proof of non-profit status
  • Other fees may apply depending on usage, i.e. East and West bleachers, Grandstands and bleachers cleaning, arena lights.

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The Lewis and Clark Fairgrounds has many buildings and other rental spaces available to the community. Use the helpful forms on this page to give us more information and feel free to call (406) 457-8516 or contact us with any questions. Prices and availability are subject to change.

Rental Forms and Information

For more information contact the Fairgrounds office. 

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