Show Admission
Where can I get a free ticket?
FREE tickets are available by stopping at any participating MATE vendor or any of the First Interstate Bank locations in Billings, Hardin, Miles City, Columbus, Absarokee, and Livingston..
Show Basics
Vendors at the Show
How do I become a vendor?
Contact MATE Show Manager, Traci Marchwinski. Existing vendors get first chance at returning, they must fill out a contact and pay to be guaranteed into the show. If there is still room available it is on a first come, first serve basis for contracts completed and turned in and paid.
The MATE and Home & Health Shows
What is there to do at the MATE Show?
There is something new to see each year! With over 600 indoor booths on display and Bullpen Preview, there's something for everyone to see. When you need to take a break, come and enjoy a bite to eat in the food court. Earn pesticide applicator credits in The MATE Theater as well as learning about current issues affecting the ag industry in this region.
What is there to do at the Home & Health Expo?
Hosting over 100 booths, the Home & Health Show is focused on health screenings, home improvement & décor, home health equipment, and a host of other health related activities. Billings Clinic & St. V's offer free blood pressure and health checks and other blood draws for reduced prices - contact either clinic for more information. Live cooking demonstrations occur throughout the show. Don't forget to drop your ticket into the drawing drum for your chance to win the grand prize!