Lone Tree Gun Show

The Lone Tree Gun Show will take place this weekend, August 17-19 at the Richland County Fair Event Center in Sidney, MT. Gun and outdoor enthusiasts will be able to visit with 50 dealers from Montana, North Dakota, Wyoming, South Dakota and Minnesota. The air conditioned venue will be full with many familiar vendors as well as lots of new ones, increasing the number of tables from 144 last year to 170 this year. In addition to a huge selection of firearms, typically featured items include ammo, knives, scopes, reloading equipment and supplies, archery equipment, hunting apparel, coins, jewelry, and home décor. Kathy Beauchot will return this year with her popular hand made soap. There will also be a few “display only” tables for your enjoyment.

The Gun Show operates under the rules and regulations of the Weapons Collectors’ Society of Montana and obeys all Federal, State and Local gun laws. 24 hour security is provided.

Be sure to purchase your tickets for the Gun Raffle. Only 350 tickets are sold, with first prize being a Weatherby Vanguard Sporter with your choice of 12 different calibers. Second prize is a pair of binoculars and third prize is a hunting knife. To purchase early, call Leann at 406-480-5594.

Organizers Brenda and Tim Larson and Leann and Jim Pelvit are looking forward to another exciting show, bringing vendors and shoppers from all over the region together to buy, sell, have fun and trade stories. This is Larsons’ 21st year organizing the show and they still enjoy the camaraderie that goes with the event. Pelvits joined the fun over 10 years ago and also look forward to greeting vendors and the public who come back every year, as well as all the new ones.

Proceeds from the show go to local non-profit organizations. Last year, a pat trap disc thrower was purchased which is used by 4-H, Hunter Safety, Pheasants Forever and the Sidney Trap Club.

Admission is only $3.00 per day. Children under 12 get in free. Full concessions are available all three days of the show. Hours are: Friday, August 17, 5 to 8 p.m .; Saturday, August 18, 9 am. to 6 p.m .; Sunday, August 19, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.