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Plein Air at the Fair
The Ravalli County Fairgrounds Foundation (RCFF) and the Ravalli County Fair have teamed up to present, Plein Air at the Fair, a new event for the 2023 Ravalli County Fair! Plein Air at the Fair is an opportunity for artists to create artwork that is inspired by and created solely, at the fair. All artwork must embody the Plein Air spirit by capturing the light, mood and atmosphere of the moment. Contest registered artists will be painting on the fairgrounds, Wednesday, August 30th anytime between 10am and 10pm; art will be judged on Thursday morning with awards for Best of Show, Best Fair Theme and People’s Choice. Artwork will be placed on exhibit in the Plein Air at the Fair Art Gallery, located in the Farmers Bank Event Center; all artworks will be for sale during the fair with proceeds to the artists and the Ravalli County Fairgrounds Foundation, Inc. a 502(c)3 nonprofit organization. RCFF will also be offering, a chance to win a “Cruise for Two” Raffle sponsored by Axcess Outdoors Travel; tickets will be available for sale during fair in the Event Center at $2 each or 3 for $5 with the drawing being held Saturday, Sept. 2nd at 6:45 pm and winner announced in the main arena. For more info contact RCFF at 406.361.1499 or email: rcfairgroundsfoundation@gmail.com