Comedian Tim Harmston to Headline MonDak Ag Days Pitchfork Fondue

The Friday social event on March 6 will feature the stand-up comic known for his Midwest-inspired humor.

Published on Mar. 4, 2026

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Comedian Tim Harmston, known for his stand-up comedy that draws from his Midwestern upbringing, will headline the MonDak Ag Days Pitchfork Fondue event on March 6 in Sidney, Montana. Harmston, who is from Portwing, Wisconsin, previously worked in the Chicago film industry as an art director before transitioning to comedy, where he has performed at clubs across the country and released several comedy albums.

Why it matters

The MonDak Ag Days event is a major annual gathering for the agricultural community in eastern Montana and western North Dakota, and bringing in a well-known comedian like Harmston helps attract attendees and provide entertainment beyond the trade show and educational components.

The details

Harmston will perform at the Friday social event of the MonDak Ag Days & Trade Show, which starts at 5 p.m. on March 6 at the Richland County Event Center in Sidney. Prior to his comedy career, Harmston spent around 20 years working in the Chicago film industry as an art director before taking improv classes at Second City, which led him to stand-up comedy. He has since performed at comedy clubs across the Midwest, competed on "Last Comic Standing" in 2014, and made appearances on TV shows like "The Late Show With David Letterman" and "Comedy Central's Live at Gotham."

  • The MonDak Ag Days Pitchfork Fondue event is on Friday, March 6, 2026.
  • Harmston will perform at the 5 p.m. Friday social event.

The players

Tim Harmston

A stand-up comedian from Portwing, Wisconsin, who previously worked in the Chicago film industry as an art director before transitioning to comedy, where he has performed at clubs across the country and released several comedy albums.

MonDak Ag Days & Trade Show

An annual event for the agricultural community in eastern Montana and western North Dakota, featuring a trade show, educational sessions, and other activities.

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What they’re saying

“I decided I wasn't a team player. I had my own ideas and I was going to live or die with my own ideas, but it was a great introduction to being around funny, talented people.”

— Tim Harmston, Comedian (The Roundup)

“With the podcast boom, comedy is more prevalent than ever, and people have more access to it than ever before in history. We're fortunate with the internet. People can make a comedy career from just about anywhere.”

— Tim Harmston, Comedian (The Roundup)

What’s next

Tickets for the MonDak Ag Days Pitchfork Fondue event featuring Tim Harmston are on sale now through the Richland County Event Center.

The takeaway

The MonDak Ag Days event is bringing in a well-known comedian in Tim Harmston to provide entertainment and draw more attendees to the annual agricultural gathering, showcasing how event organizers are adapting to meet the evolving needs and interests of the community.