Safety First at This Year's Fair | Butte News

A heartbreaking carnival tragedy in Butte, where a 13-year-old died after being thrown from a ride, has sent shockwaves through Montana communities, sparking fear and hesitation about this year’s fairs. While parents in Bozeman and officials at the Gallatin County Fairgrounds acknowledge the pain and growing safety concerns, organizers of the Big Sky Country State Fair are stepping up with reassurances. This year’s operator, Carnival Midway Attractions from California, boasts a strict safety protocol — daily inspections by managers and annual state checks — designed to prevent such tragedies. Despite the grief, officials hope these measures will restore confidence and let families enjoy the fair safely from July 15 to 19. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/cd9b10cf70f320c5