The Last Chance Stampede and Fair is a long-running summer community event held each July at the Lewis & Clark County Fairgrounds in Helena, Montana. It combines a professional rodeo, a county fair, concerts, carnival rides, food vendors, exhibits (including 4-H and local displays), and family-friendly activities over five days. The event traditionally includes PRCA-sanctioned rodeo competitions with top cowboys and cowgirls, a carnival with rides and games, fair food and vendors, and other entertainment such as concerts and special themed nights. It’s one of Helena’s signature summer traditions that draws locals and visitors for fun, food, and western culture.