These Favorites are Easy on The Pocketbook at State Fair

A common theme in many conversations among family, friends and coworkers are money, or the lack thereof.  Or, about how the cost of everything has gone through the roof lately and simply living can be an uphill battle to say the least.

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So, if the thought of going to the Montana State Fair had you doing some creative financing with your checkbook to figure out how to make it work, there are great things that won't cost you, besides gate admission.

Great Things at Montana State Fair for Just Your Gate Admission

Once you pay your gate admission, (which for a few hours of easy and cheap entertainment is well worth it, imho), there are many ways to start your way through the grounds.

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Easy stuff includes visiting the animal barns, (yes, I know they "just aren't what they used to be"), taking in showings in the arena daily, and catching the kids riding and parading their beautiful animals.

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Keep Rolling Towards T&I and Mercantile at Montana State Fair

The Trades and Industries or the Mercantile hold magical wonders for fairgoers to take in.  Watch someone get a tattoo, talk with your local political party, or grab a free fan and yardstick.

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The Central Park area offers more to view, including talking with our local recruitment units from the Armed Forces, Montana Highway Patrol, even free bingo.

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Still need more, perhaps?  I haven't even scratched the surface.  Check out the gallery below of even more fun stuff that won't cost you anything to take in at the Montana State Fair.  Be a cheapskate with me today!

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