MATE Show ready to showcase latest and greatest in agriculture

Ryan Crossingham
Feb 7, 2026
Feb 7, 2026

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BILLINGS, Mont. – The 2026 Montana Agri-Trade Exposition (MATE) will be held Feb. 12-14 at the MetraPark in Billings. MATE Show hours on Thursday and Friday are from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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