PCFIF

Name: PCFIF
Address: P O Box 166, Deer Lodge, MT, 59722, US
Telephone: +14066451010

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RAISE THE ROOF is more than a project—it’s a commitment to Powell County’s future.

Completing critical upgrades to the Fairgrounds, we’re creating a stronger foundation for events, economic growth, that serve residents, businesses and visitors alike!

10/14/2026

THE COST IN PERSPECTIVE

10/13/2026

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS TO THE LOCAL COMMUNITY?

10/12/2026

SO WHAT'S THE COST?

10/09/2026

IT'S ABOUT THE CORE IDENTITY OF OUR COMMUNITY

10/08/2026

WHAT IT WOULD COST
What would the Fairgrounds Improvement Levy mean for your tax bill?

According to the levy information, multiply the TAXABLE value listed under “Valuation” on your tax bill by 0.02237 to estimate the additional annual cost.

Example: $1,900 taxable value × 0.02237 = approximately $42.50 per year. $3.54 per month. 12¢ per day.

Use your taxable value—not your market value.

The proposed financing uses a 10-year loan term. Learn what the levy would mean for your property and consider supporting our fairgrounds this November.

10/07/2026

MORE THAN A FIARGROUNDS
From 4-H and agricultural education to rodeos, concerts and the Tri-County Fair, the Powell County Fairgrounds brings people together.

It supports local economic activity, gives our youth room to learn, and keeps community traditions alive.

Support the Fairgrounds Improvement Levy this November—and invest in the next generation of fairgrounds memories.

10/06/2026

LET'S FINISH!
What would the Fairgrounds Improvement Levy help complete?

• Grandstand bleachers and custom covered seating
• An entry archway honoring the original grandstand trusses
• Concessions and a crow’s nest
• A b**r garden and event venue space
• Relocation of the small arena
• New sewer for the Blue Ribbon Pavilion

The arena has been rebuilt, improved parking developed, and the new grandstand foundation is in place.

Let’s keep that progress moving. Support the levy this November!

10/05/2026

Our Fairgrounds. Our Future.
Our fairgrounds hold generations of Powell County memories—and there are more to make.

This November, the Fairgrounds Improvement Levy would fund completion of the rebuilding project, helping move our fairgrounds forward.

Support the Fairgrounds Improvement Levy. Help build a place our community can enjoy for generations.

10/03/2026

It is with great pride that the NRA recognizes the 2026 Rodeos of the Year and honors all who have dedicated their time and effort to advancing the sport of rodeo.

10/02/2026

FAIRGROUNDS IMPROVEMENT LEVY
The upcoming November election will be an important election for Powell County Voters. For the first time the voters will be asked to pass a county mill levy, to be used for rebuilding the Fairgrounds. This levy would pay for the completion of Phase I of this project, which includes:
1. Grandstands Bleachers
2. Custom Covered Seating
3. Main entry archway modeled after the original Grandstands trusses
4. Completed Concessions
5. Crow’s Nest
6. Completed B**r Garden & Event Venue space on the north side of the arena
7. Relocated Small arena 8. New sewer for the Blue Ribbon Pavilion

WHY WAS THIS PROJECT STARTED?
1) Much-needed site-safety and accessibility improvements. The Fairgrounds had no parking for disabled individuals or those with limited mobility. Visitor and contestant parking was mixed and physically separated from the grandstands. The site had poor pedestrian connectivity.
2) The grandstand had reached the end of its lifespan physically (rotted structure)
3) The lack of off highway parking, which caused delivery and parking issues on the Highway.

WHAT HAS BEEN ACCOMPLISHED?
1) Development of a Fairgrounds Master Plan led by community input
2) Demolition of the grandstands and large arena following inspection by multiple structural engineers.
3) Large arena rebuilt with grading and drainage! New fencing and arena dirt.
4) New sewer and electric installed for the arena and future concessions and b**r garden
5) Foundation for the new grandstand is in place with improved accessibility for disabled individuals and individuals with limited mobility.
6) Handicap parking has been constructed, and a new visitor parking area developed

BENEFITS OF HAVING THE FAIRGROUNDS
1) Economically it is a major contribution to Deer Lodge and the surrounding area
2) Hosts a number of events such as Concerts, the Big Sky Draft Horse Expo, O-Mok-See Events, Tri-County Fair, Horse shooting events, yard sales, art shows, High School Rodeos
3) Could be managed as a year around event center
4) Important for our youth 4H and agricultural education
5) Emergency lodging and operations facility

WHAT'S THIS GOING TO COST ME?
In the upper right-hand side of your tax bill under VALUATION there are two values, one Market and one Taxable. Multiply the Taxable value by 0.02237. This will indicate the additional amount you will pay if the levy is approved by the voters. An example: Taxable Value of $1,900 X 0.02237 mills= $42.50 per year.

Additionally, the term of the loan is only 10-years, saving nearly $2 million dollars in interest to the taxpayer, versus the interest that would be paid on a 20-year loan.

Address

P O Box 166
Deer Lodge, MT
59722

Telephone

+14066451010

Website

https://www.pcfif.org/

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