The Western Montana Fair kicks off this Tuesday, August 7, in Missoula and the biggest news for the public is that there will be no entry fee to enter this year.
After being there every day this week, whether it was to ride, volunteer or play bingo, I can assure you that the decision to do free admission was genius.
Last year Montana cataloged a record number of Shiga Toxin E. Coli cases and Department of Health and Human Services epidemiologist Dana Fejes is advising the public to be cautious.
One of my annual traditions at the fair, is to take the kid thru the 4H exhibit and check out all the critters. The only downside, is the smell of pig ass and dodging cow pies. If you find yourself tour the 4H animals at this year's fair, be WARNED of flying feces...