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10/02/09-12/03/10First Friday Gallery Night
Missoula    406-532-3240

First Friday Gallery Night features various art exhibition openings between 15 and 20 galleries and museums from local and national artists the first Friday of every month from 5:00pm to 8:00pm. Beautiful art, the opportunity to meet artists, complimentary appetizers and refreshments that creates a...

12/28/09-10/09/10University of Montana - Western Exploritas
Yellowstone National Park    866-799-9140

Western Exploritas is a non-profit organization providing high-quality affordable, educational adventures for adults who are 55 and older at educational institutes around the world. Programs are offered all year. University of Montana-Western offers several different programs that include hiking p...

01/01/10-12/31/10Orphan Girl Theatre
Butte    406-723-2300

The Orphan Girl Theatre, a professionally directed, youth-oriented community theatre, produces a season of at least five plays and musicals, offers educational workshops, and participates in events throughout the community. The season includes annually a young audience's production, a school touring...

01/01/10-12/31/10Interpretive Short Talks
Great Falls    406-727-8733

Live Interpretive Programs will consist of daily 20-minute programs immediately following the Center's 30-minute introductory film.

2010 - 2011 Schedule:

10/1/2010 - 5/1/2011 (Tuesday - Saturday): 9:00am - 5:00pm and Sunday: Noon - 5:00pm
5/29/2010 - 9/30/2011 Daily: 9:00am - 6:00pm...

01/01/10-12/31/10Grandstreet Theatre
Helena    406-442-4270

Grandstreet Theatre is the home of Montana's longest-running community theatre with over 30 years of continuous service. Using volunteers from an exceptionally talented population, Grandstreet also trains K-12 students through the nationally-known theatre school. Each year, 8 to 9 plays and musicals...

01/01/10-12/31/10Yellowstone Association Institute
Yellowstone National Park    406-848-2400

What is the Yellowstone Association Institute?

The Institute is a nonprofit field school operated in partnership with the National Park Service to provide in-depth learning experiences for Yellowstone visitors. Our goal is to help you understand and enjoy this remarkable place.

What Makes t...

01/04/10-12/31/10Washoe Theater
Anaconda    406-563-6161

This extravagant movie palace was built in 1936 with Art Deco furnishings, murals, and ornamentation in silver, copper and gold leaf. The Washoe, which was listed on the National Register of Historic Sites in 1982, was designed by architect B. Marcus Priteca an esteemed theater architect whose cred...

01/04/10-12/31/10Equinox Theatre Company
Bozeman    406-587-0737

The Equinox Theatre Company is a professional theatre company located in Bozeman, Montana.

The Equinox Theatre Company produces a Season of Plays with at least 6 professional productions a year, plus a children's matinee series on Saturdays at 2:00pm.

Equinox strives to produce unusual work -...

01/04/10-12/31/10The Ellen Theatre
Bozeman    406-585-5885

The Ellen Theatre, a marvelous tribute to those glorious playhouses of the early 1900s, will again illuminate its stage, celebrating the performing arts in the heart of downtown Bozeman. Once upon a timeless past, this lavishly decorated palace, designed by renowned architect Fred Willson, was a shi...

01/04/10-12/31/10Mother Lode Theater
Butte    406-723-3602

Located in Historic Uptown Butte, one of the America's largest registered national historic landmark districts, the Mother Lode Theatre is Butte's showplace and place for shows. Built as the Temple Theatre in 1923, the Mother Lode has emerged, after a $3 million dollar renovation, as an opulent and ...

01/04/10-12/31/10Myrna Loy Center
Helena    406-443-0287

The mission of the Myrna Loy Center is to present the arts, including media, performing, literary and visual, in an educational context, with challenging and culturally enriching programs that would not otherwise appear in the Helena area or in Montana.

With a National Endowment for the Arts (NEA...

01/04/10-12/31/10Firehouse 5 Theatre
Livingston    406-222-1420

Crazy Mountain Productions is a nonprofit arts organization that manages and operates the Firehouse 5 Theatre, a 180-seat live theatre in Livingston. CMP's mission is to strengthen community through participation in the performing arts. We accomplish this by utilizing a unique combination of profe...

01/04/10-12/31/10Missoula Children's Theatre (MCT, Inc)
Missoula    406-728-1911

MCT, Inc. (Missoula Children's Theatre / MCT Community Theatre)
For nearly 40 years, the Missoula Children's Theatre and MCT Community Theatre have provided Missoula with outstanding family entertainment. Whether you live in town or are visiting Missoula for the first time, attending an MCT product...

01/04/10-12/31/10Wilma Theatre
Missoula    406-728-2521

The Wilma Theatre is a Historical Landmark Theatre in downtown Missoula, Montana. It is significant not only for its architecture, but as a lasting monument to the spirit of people such as W.A. 'Billy' Simons and Edna Wilma who pioneered efforts to bring culture and live entertainment to a developi...

01/04/10-12/31/10Yellowstone IMAX Theatre
West Yellowstone    888-854-5862

TheYellowstone IMAX Theatre boasts a 6-story high screen and 12 thousand watts of digital quality surround sound. The theatre is conveniently located beside the West Entrance of Yellowstone National Park and the Chamber of Commerce Visitor Center on 101 South Canyon. The theatre is open year round. ...

01/04/10-12/31/10Alpine Theatre Project
Whitefish    406-862-7469

Founded by three Broadway veterans, David Ackroyed, Betsi Morrison and Luke Walrath, the Alpine Theatre Project (ATP) has become one of the most respected professional theatres in the Northwest United States. Its roster of world-renowned artists includes Olympia Dukakis, Dawn Didawick, John Lithgow...

01/04/10-12/31/10Whitefish Theatre Company
Whitefish    406-862-5371

Whitefish Theatre Company brings the arts to the O'Shaughnessy Cultural Arts Center in downtown Whitefish. The Center operates year round, bringing theater, music, dance and film to the Flathead Valley. Please use our website for current production, dates and tickets.

The 326-seat I.A. O'Shaugh...

01/08/10-12/12/102010 Gun Shows
Belt    406-277-4485

Gun shows are located throughout the state. Call to find location and individual dates or visit our website http://wcsofmt.com....

01/16/10-12/18/10NRA Shooting Clinic
Whitehall    406-287-2181

Fish Creek Gun Club offers NRA Shooting Clinics the third Saturday of each month.

NRA Basic Pistol: This course is designed to teach the basics of pistol marksmanship. The Pistol Course teaches the functions of the different kinds of handguns and ammunition. The course emphasizes firearms safety ...

02/01/10-10/01/10First Fridays Stevensville
Stevensville    406-777-3773

First Fridays Stevensville has a unique theme each month. February will be Sweetheart Specials. May will bring the Pie in the Big Sky Auction. With different activities at each First Fridays it is a must attend event. Check our website for more information.

Stevensville has a rich history as ...

04/01/10-10/07/10Butte Phantom Gallery Art Walk
Butte    406-920-2340

All dates are the first Friday of each month except July it is the second Thursday.

The Butte Phantom Gallery Art Walks were started by artists Ray Campeau and Philip Kunz as a way to stimulate economic development in Uptown Butte, Montana. Abandoned or otherwise unused buildings in historic Butt...

04/17/10-10/16/10Kalispell Farmers Market
Kalispell    406-752-3350

Farmers market provides a wonderful opportunity for area folks to showcase their products in a social and fun atmosphere while highlighting the flavor of the local area. Shoppers enjoy the freshness and taste of locally grown foods and the opportunity to personally interact with the farmer who grows...

04/24/10-12/18/10Helena Farmers Market
Helena    406-438-0027

Helena Farmer's Market has become the Saturday morning event for the local community for over 37 years. Local farmers, crafters, food vendors and others bring their Montana-made products downtown for the local Helena community to see and purchase. Visitors to the Helena area experience the fine pr...

04/30/10-11/14/10Helena Institute - Learn to Live Weekends
Helena    888-564-6609

Helena Offers Hands-on Learning Opportunities! Discover new passions or brush up on new techniques for old hobbies at the Helena Institute. Showcase Weekends are designed to show culture lovers, history buffs and outdoor enthusiasts how to learn to live and play the Helena Way. Courses offered by t...

05/01/10-10/09/10Bigfork Farmers Market Cooperative
Bigfork    406-755-0650

Bigfork Farmers Market Cooperative provides a venue for local gardeners, ranchers, crafters, artists, bakers and cooks and greenhouses to sell and consumers to purchase locally grown, prepared, designed and manufactured items. All vendors are small business men and women from Bigfork and near by com...

05/01/10-04/30/11Alberta Bair Theater
Billings    406-256-6052

In 1987, the Alberta Bair Theater became a reality. Created with a dream of bringing the excitement of the performing arts to the people of the Northern Rockies and to enhance the quality of life in Billings, the Alberta Bair Theater has added a very special dimension to our lives that cannot be sa...

05/01/10-10/09/10Hamilton Farmers Market
Hamilton    406-961-0004

Hamilton Farmers Market in Hamilton offers locally grown organic produce, Montana fruit, locally baked goods and sandwiches and handmade arts and crafts. Now accepting SNAP(EBT) cards and credit card purchases....

05/01/10-10/23/10Clark Fork River Farmers Market
Missoula    406-396-0593

The Clark Fork River Market is a festive weekly market. The market offers a wide variety of local produce from western Montana farmers, ranchers and chefs. Products available include vegetables, fruits, mushrooms, honey, jams, salsa, sauces, nursery plants, cut flowers, fish, beef, poultry, bison,...

05/01/10-10/23/10Missoula Farmers Market
Missoula    406-777-2636

Missoula Farmer's Market includes fresh local produce, baked goods and coffee provided by over 100 vendors in an outdoor setting. A cultural treat!

Open from mid-May to mid-October every Saturday from 8:30am - 12:30pm and in July and August, Tuesday evenings from 5:30pm to 7:00pm....

05/01/10-10/16/10Missoula Saturday Market
Missoula    406-830-3216

At Missoula Saturday Market, each summer, the city of Missoula closes a downtown street for a Saturday craft and food market run by local artisans. Enjoy traffic-free socializing, morning coffee and treats, local crafts, and interesting imports in historic downtown Missoula (within walking distance...

05/05/10-09/29/10Farmer's Market
Eureka    406-889-4636

Eureka's Farmer's Market offers local produce, bedding plants, baked goods, arts and crafts every Saturday from 9:00am - 1:00pm. Buy direct from grower, artist or crafter and support our local economy!...

05/06/10-10/07/10Libby Farmers Market
Libby    406-293-3996

Farmers market provides a wonderful opportunity for area folks to showcase their products in a social and fun atmosphere while highlighting the flavor of the local area. Shoppers enjoy the freshness and taste of locally grown foods and the opportunity to personally interact with the farmer who grows...

05/06/10-09/16/10Farmers Market
Whitefish    406-862-3451

The Whitefish Farmers Market assembles every Thursday, May through September and offers an old-time Montana feel and fresh local produce and beautiful hand made crafts....

05/06/10-10/28/10Whitefish Gallery Nights
Whitefish    406-863-2787

Whitefish Gallery Nights is held the first Thursday of each month from May - October between 6:00pm and 9:00pm. Come experience the art of Whitefish. 14 galleries and shops stay open late exhibiting a wide variety of local and regional artists. Enjoy an all around wonderful evening on the town....

05/07/10-10/15/10Polson Farmers Market
Polson    406-883-3595

Polson Farmers' Market offers farm produce, flowers, bedding plants, wood crafts, woodworks, baked goods, jewelry, photography, soap products, etc. Montana's oldest long running market at the south foot of Flathead Lake....

05/08/10-09/18/10Mission Valley Speedway
Pablo    406-218-8077

The Mission Valley Speedway is Montana's longest, fastest asphalt track, which is a high bank 3/8 mile tri-oval. The track's uniqueness does not end with the fact that it is the only stock car racing facility located on an Indian reservation (Flathead Indian Reservation), but it is also the only cl...

05/14/10-09/04/10Bigfork Summer Playhouse
Bigfork    406-837-4886

Considered one of the Northwest's finest repertory theatres, the Bigfork Summer Playhouse is located in a modern, air-conditioned theater that seats 450 people. The Broadway musicals presented Monday through Saturday feature some of the most outstanding young talent in the country.

Daily perfor...

05/14/10-08/27/10Sunset Drive In Theatre
Plentywood    406-765-1233

Sunset Drive In Theatre is an outdoor movie theatre, one of six left in Montana. Located in northeast Montana one mile east of Plentywood....

05/15/10-10/30/10Miles City Farmers Market
Miles City    406-234-1639

Farmers Market will begin on the first Saturday in May and continues every Saturday except during the Bucking Horse Sale weekend, third weekend in May and have it Friday and Saturday instead, until the last Saturday in October. Open from 8:00am until noon in Riverside Park, Farmers Market offers fr...

05/18/10-10/26/10Darby Farmers Market
Darby    406-821-3753

Farmers market provides a wonderful opportunity for area folks to showcase their products in a social and fun atmosphere while highlighting the flavor of the local area. Shoppers enjoy the freshness and taste of locally grown foods and the opportunity to personally interact with the farmer who grows...

05/19/10-09/08/10Alive @ Five
Helena    406-447-1535

Alive @ Five Summer Series

Looking for a mid-week break and the best time in Helena? Downtown Helena's Alive @ Five Summer Series is the perfect answer. Each Wednesday from May through September a different downtown Helena block hosts Helena's premier summer event. There's everything from Free...

05/21/10-09/10/10Rock the Block
Laurel    406-628-8105

One Friday a month Laurel Alive sponsors Rock the Block in the Town Square. Laurel residences and visitors gather to enjoy a summer evening. Young and old are welcome.

The music is free, local organizations sell food and drink. There is plenty of seating and shade.

Dates:
May 21
June 11, ...

05/22/10-09/25/10Madison Farm to Fork Farmers Market
Ennis    406-682-5328

Madison Farm to Fork Farmers Market opens the 3rd Saturday in May and runs every Saturday from 9:00am to 12noon, through the end of September. The market features locally grown produce, locally raised meats, plant starts, baked goods and original crafts....

05/22/10-09/25/10Twin Bridges Farmers Market
Twin Bridges    406-684-5556

Farmers market provides a wonderful opportunity for area folks to showcase their products in a social and fun atmosphere while highlighting the flavor of the local area. Shoppers enjoy the freshness and taste of locally grown foods and the opportunity to personally interact with the farmer who grows...

05/25/10-09/28/10Whitefish Downtown Farmers' Market
Whitefish    406-862-2043

The sounds of guitar picking, friends and neighbors chattering about the week, all drifting down Central Avenue. The smells of fresh basil, breads, spices, crepes and barbecue follow.

Every Tuesday evening the town of Whitefish comes together at the end of Central Avenue for fresh local produce,...

05/28/10-09/05/10Fort Peck Summer Theatre
Fort Peck    406-228-9216

The Fort Peck Theatre was built in 1934 as a temporary solution to entertaining the people who came to work in Fort Peck during the construction of one of the world's largest earth filled dams. In the late 1960's fearing that the Theatre would be destroyed, as were many of the town's original build...

05/28/10-10/30/10Living History Program Nevada City Open Air Museum
Nevada City    800-829-2969

Relive the excitement of the Gold Rush era in Montana. Outdoor Living History Museum in Nevada City, Montana, houses one of the largest collections of Old West Artifacts outside the Smithsonian. The site consists of 100, 1863 to early 1900 buildings, and close to 70 living history interpreters. ...

05/28/10-09/25/10Gilbert Brewery - The Brewery Follies
Virginia City    800-829-2969 ext 3

The Gilbert Brewery now hosts The Brewery Follies, a risque contemporary American-burlesque-cabaret musical and skit show. Throughout the summer lines start early to view the madcap antics of this professional troupe.

In addition to several mainstream beers, it's an appropriate nod to the site's...

05/28/10-09/04/10Playmill Theatre
West Yellowstone    406-646-7757

This is the Playmill's 47th summer season in our original West Yellowstone, Montana playhouse; the seats may be new, but the building's an old friend. We're proud to continue the traditions of quality family entertainment the founders of the Playmill set out to provide, and which you have come to e...

05/28/10-09/03/10Lewis and Clark Caverns State Park: Campground Programs
Whitehall    406-287-3541

Summer Campfire Programs are held at the amphitheater at Lewis and Clark Caverns near Three Forks, Thursday and Friday evening. The program topics are educational, fun and interesting.

Saturdays Park Naturalist Tom Forwood will lead wildflower walks on different trails. These walks will vary i...

05/29/10-09/25/10Farmers Market
Butte    406-497-6464

The Butte Farmer's Market has grown to include Montana made baked goods, crafts, wood products, locally grown bedding plants, herbs, flowers and vegetables and farm grown seasonal fruits and vegetables. You will find Colorado peaches, Flathead cherries and fresh green vegetables from local gardens ...

05/29/10-09/25/10Roundup Saturday Market
Roundup    406-575-4203

Annual Roundup Saturday Market offers everything from fresh produce, baked goods, organically grown beef, salsa, jams and preserves to homemade breads. Simply the best produce the area has to offer. Complimenting the produce end is an on location BBQ. Many vendors offering a variety of goods such...

05/29/10-09/04/10Virginia City Players
Virginia City    800-829-2969

Virginia City Players at the Opera House. Montana's oldest summer stock company is a professional troupe specializing in authentic 19th century entertainment. The Virginia City Players perform nightly (with the exception of Monday) Memorial Day through Labor Day. Performances consist of turn of th...

05/31/10-09/30/10Lewis & Clark Montana Native Plants
Big Timber    406-932-5126

Lewis & Clark Montana Native Plants at the Crazy Mountain Museum celebrates the Lewis and Clark Expedition.

The museum is home to the Lewis and Clark Montana Native Plant Garden with thriving examples of many of the plants collected on the Expedition. This garden has been recognized as a NPS L...

06/01/10-09/21/10Bogert Farmers' Market
Bozeman    406-539-0216

Bogert Farmers' Market has a quickly become Bozeman's premier summer event and it happens every week, starting in June and running all the way through September. This is the 8th year for the Bogert Farmers Market though Bogert Park has played host to farmers markets for over 30 years. The Bogert F...

06/02/10-09/29/10Livingston Farmers Market
Livingston    406-222-0730

Farmers Market features the following: homegrown fruit, vegetables, meat, herbs and garlic; home baked goods including pies, bagels, cinnamon rolls, etc..; plant starts for herbs, vegetables and flowers; flower bouquets; community groups promoting upcoming events; homemade and imported arts an...

06/02/10-08/25/10Out to Lunch
Missoula    406-543-4238

Out to Lunch is a weekly performing arts festival at Caras Park on the Clark Fork River, featuring musicians and over 20 varied food vendors. Held every Wednesday, June through August from 11:00am - 2:00pm. Montana's longest running festival. Call the Missoula Downtown Association at 543-4238 for...

06/03/10-08/26/10Alive After 5
Billings    406-259-5454

Alive After 5 is in its 5th year and is growing in size. There will be a total of 13 Alive After 5s at various locations between June and August, on Thursdays. Call for dates and locations. Time starting is at 5:00pm and ending at 8:00pm.

Season starts the first Thursday in June and ends the l...

06/03/10-08/26/10Liberty County Farmers Market
Chester    406-759-4848

The Liberty County Chamber of Commerce will sponsor the Liberty County Farmers Market at the Lions Park rest area. It is located on the east side of Chester on Highway 2. The Market will be held each Thursday from 5:00 - 7:00pm from 1st Thursday in June through the last Thursday in August.

Vend...

06/03/10-08/05/10Campfire Program
Glendive    406-377-6256

Each summer, from the first week of June through the last week of July, Makoshika State Park offers a Campfire Program to park visitors. The educational and entertainment based presentations occur every other Thursday evening from 7:00pm to 9:00pm at the park's outdoor amphitheater. Admission is f...

06/03/10-08/05/10Youth Program
Glendive    406-377-6256

Each summer, from the first week of June through the last week of July, Makoshika State Park offers a Youth Program for children 7-13 years old. The programs, held each Thursday morning from 9:30am to 11:30am, provide natural science and educational activities in outdoor and indoor settings. Child...

06/03/10-08/26/10Alive @ 5
Great Falls    406-453-6151

Alive @ 5 is a community event that creates downtown awareness and synergy for our city of Great Falls. Every Thursday from June-August at 5:00pm one designated area of downtown comes alive with food vendors, liquid refreshments, live music and activities for children. Event is held from 5-9pm. It...

06/03/10-08/26/10Downtown Tonight
Missoula    406-543-4238

Downtown Tonight is produced by the Missoula Downtown Association. This event takes place Thursday evenings June - August, from 5:30pm - 8:30pm and features live music, food vendors and a beverage garden. Call the Missoula Downtown Association at 543-4238 for more information....

06/03/10-08/28/10Wild West Yellowstone Rodeo
West Yellowstone    406-560-6913

Born in the past to ease the cowboys' boredom, today's rodeos are pure excitement! Bareback Riding, Team Roping, Saddle Bronc Riding, Breakaway Roping, Bull Riding and a special 'calf scramble' for kids are just some of the scheduled events. Performances begin at 8:00pm each night and will be held...

06/05/10-09/25/10Great Falls Original Farmers Market
Great Falls    406-761-3881

The Great Falls' Farmer's Market is the biggest family-friendly social event in Great Falls and it happens in the Civic Center Park every Saturday from 7:45 am to noon June through September 26th, 2009. On July 8th, 2009, they are adding a Wednesday evening Market from 4:30 to 6:30pm. There's some...

06/05/10-07/31/10Rainbow Falls Park Ranger Hour
Great Falls    406-454-5840

A park ranger will present a short program interpreting the history of the waterfalls at Rainbow Falls Lewis and Clark Overlook. Maps and brochures will be available and questions will be answered.

No fee. The program will take place at Rainbow Falls Lewis and Clark Overlook, located 1.6 miles ...

06/05/10-09/25/10Whitehall Farmer's Market, Produce & Crafts
Whitehall    406-287-3532

Come and join us in the shade of our city park for home grown produce, handmade arts and crafts by local residents such as jams and jellies, soaps, lotions, gourds, bird baths and houses, baked goods, quilting, home sewn items, fused glass, jewelry, in-season produce, chain-saw bears and candles....

06/06/10-09/03/10Photographers Formulary Workshops in Montana
Condon    800-922-5255

Photographer's Formulary Inc. offers photographers formulary workshops in Montana. We offer instructions from all over the US and Canada to instruct and to keep alive the old processes of photography called alternative processes. These include but are not limited to cyanotype, Van Dyke, gum printi...

06/06/10-08/01/10Black Eagle Falls Park Ranger Hour
Great Falls    406-454-5840

A park ranger will present a short program interpreting the history of the waterfalls at Black Eagle Falls on Black Eagle Memorial Island. Maps and brochures will be available and questions will be answered.

No fee. The program will take place at Black Eagle Memorial Island below Black Eagle Fa...

06/06/10-08/29/10Sunday Childrens Programs
Great Falls    406-454-5870

Join a park ranger at Giant Springs State Park for Sunday afternoon children programming. These presentations are focused toward children from ages 5 to 12 years. They will learn about many different topics ranging from animal tracks to grizzly bears.

Park fees apply to non residents only, $5.0...

06/10/10-09/16/10Boulder Farmers Market
Boulder    406-225-3466

Farmers market provides a wonderful opportunity for area folks to showcase their products in a social and fun atmosphere while highlighting the flavor of the local area. Shoppers enjoy the freshness and taste of locally grown foods and the opportunity to personally interact with the farmer who grows...

06/10/10-09/30/10Columbia Falls Farmers Market
Columbia Falls    406-892-7955

Columbia Falls Farmers Market begins the second Thursday in June and continues through the last Thursday in September from 5:00pm - 7:30pm. We have a plethora of local arts and crafts as well as live music, great food and produce. The market is located on the lawn at Discovery Square (500 block of N...

06/11/10-08/20/10Earth Stewardship summer series at Pictograph Cave State Park
Billings    406-247-2940

The Earth Stewardship for Young People series is scheduled to run every Friday morning for the summer at Pictograph Cave State Park.

The program, for children ages 7 through 10, starts June 11 and runs for 11 Fridays, ending Aug. 20. Each session runs from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Earth Stewardshi...

06/11/10-09/10/10Art Gallery Walk
Bozeman    406-586-4008

Art Walks occur on the second Friday of the month June through September from 6:00pm to 8:00pm at art galleries and businesses displaying artwork located along Main Street and at the Emerson Center for Arts and Culture. The galleries feature artists' openings and receptions and often provide hors d...

06/11/10-08/27/102010 Evening Lawn Chair Program
Great Falls    406-727-8733

The Evening Lawn Chair Program is held at the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail Interpretive Center. Join one of the Interpretive Center staff or a special guest at the ampitheater for a special presentation lasting about 45 minutes. Bring a lawn chair. The event is held indoors if the weat...

06/11/10-04/17/11Hamilton Players
Hamilton    406-375-9050

The Hamilton Playhouse was renovated in 1995 from what was originally a two story school house and then the Rocky Mountain Lab. It is the home of the Hamilton Players, Hamilton's non-profit community theater organization. The auditorium seats 186 and faces a proscenium stage. You will enjoy a hig...

06/12/10-12/31/10Charlie Russell Chew-Choo
Lewistown    866-912-3980

The Charlie Russell Chew Choo a 3-hour scenic and narrated train ride. Travel over three tall train trestles and through a half-mile tunnel. Enjoy central Montana's wide open spaces and vibrant colors. Wildlife is abundant and close at hand.

Dine on the acclaimed best full course prime-rib din...

06/12/10-08/21/10Missouri Headwaters State Park: Summer Speaker Series
Three Forks    406-994-4042

Join us on an exciting journey to explore Montana's unique history! A campfire/marshmallow roast follows each program.

June 12: Rob Quist, renowned Montana musician
First Nation *Note: This program starts at 6 P.M. (rather than 7 P.M.)

June 19: Kurt Alt, MS, wildlife manager for southwest...

06/12/10-09/11/10First Peoples Buffalo Jump Traditional Games
Ulm    406-866-2217

This summer First Peoples Buffalo Jump State Park will be presenting 7 traditional games clinics. The three team games offered will be Double ball, Shinny and Traditional Lacrosse. A fourth individual game will be offered called Hoop and Arrow in addition to the team games. The games will be taug...

06/12/10-09/25/10Wolf Point Farmers Market
Wolf Point    406-525-3330

Farmers market provides a wonderful opportunity for area folks to showcase their products in a social and fun atmosphere while highlighting the flavor of the local area. Shoppers enjoy the freshness and taste of locally grown foods and the opportunity to personally interact with the farmer who grows...

06/13/10-08/22/10Riverbend Concert Series
Bigfork    406-837-5888

Riverbend Concert Series will be held every summer Sunday evening. Concerts will be held from mid-June till mid-August at Everit Sliter Park in Bigfork at 7:00pm. Admission is $3 for adults and $1 for children.

Bring your own seating as you relax to professional jazz, classical guitar, piano, bi...

06/13/10-09/12/10Littlebirds Marketplace: Harvest Market
Seeley Lake    406-677-3663

Come to Littlebird's Marketplace in Seeley Lake on Sunday, October 4th to celebrate the Autumn Harvest and see our beautiful Larch trees turn their brilliant yellow. Littlebird's Marketplace is a constant fixture in the Seeley Lake summer scene and the vendors want to show their dedication to this...

06/14/10-08/13/10Yellow Leggings Summer Recreation Camp
Lodge Grass    406-598-4545

Yellow Leggings Summer Recreation Camp will take place at the historic Yellow Leggings Campsite at the foot of the Wolf Mountains, 9 miles east of Lodge Grass. Free airport shuttle from Billings. Camp days will be Monday through Friday, morning through late afternoon. Must be at least 12 years old...

06/16/10-08/18/10Kicks @ 6
Havre    406-265-4383

Kicks @ 6 is an evening summer concert series providing fun music oppotunities for all. Kicks @ 6 exposes young and old to the wonders of music, whether enjoying the music from a place in the Town Square or participating as a band member. It is a great opportunity for the community as well as visit...

06/16/10-09/08/10Manhattan Farmer's Market
Manhattan    406-284-6574

Manhattan Farmer's Market is a Wednesday evening market sponsored by the Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce. Located in the center of town by Railroad Park on West Main. We offer a wide variety of the finest locally produced vegetables, fruits, arts and crafts, and baked goods. Local musicians, a...

06/18/10-09/17/10Willow Creek Art Walk
Willow Creek    406-285-4709

Willow Creek Art Walk is held the third Friday of the month.

This year's art walk will include Willow Creek's two art galleries and a fire hall full of artists; a weaver, jewelry makers, photo artists, an engraver and other creative crafters. There is always a guest artist in the galleries and a...

06/19/10-09/11/10Gallatin Valley Farmers Market
Bozeman    406-388-6701

Gallatin Valley Farmers' Market is a great opportunity and location to sell or purchase homemade food, handmade crafts and locally grown produce. Food stamps and Senior produce vouchers are accepted at the Gallatin Valley Farmers' Market....

06/19/10-08/28/10Shields Valley Farmers Market
Clyde Park    406-686-4851

Shields Valley Farmers Market features fresh produce, baked goods and craft items on Saturdays from 9:00am till noon. July through August....

06/19/10-08/14/10Discover the Seasons of Travelers' Rest
Lolo    406-273-4253

History comes alive during Discover Travelers' Rest, a three part festival series at Travelers' Rest State Park in Lolo. Festivals take place from 12:00pm - 4:00pm one Saturday during June, July, and August.

Each monthly event features an array of fun, interactive exhibits, demonstrations, progra...

06/20/10-08/22/10St. Timothy's Summer Music Festival
Anaconda    406-563-2616

Since 1995 Southwest Montana has played host to world-class chamber groups at St. Timothy's Memorial Chapel. The chapel, built of native stone and generous areas of glass both clear and stained, lifts its Celtic cross from a hillside 600 feet above Georgetown Lake at the ghost town of Southern Cros...

06/21/10-09/09/10Helena Brewers Baseball
Helena    406-495-0500

Helena Brewers is a minor league baseball team located in Helena, Montana. The Brewers compete in the Pioneer League along with the Billings Mustangs, the Missoula Osprey, the Great Falls White Sox, the Idaho Falls Chukars, the Casper Rockies, the Ogden Raptors, and the Orem Owlz. Their home games ...

06/24/10-09/05/10Opera House Theatre Company
Philipsburg    406-859-0013

Enjoy wonderful family entertainment in one of Montana's few remaining historic opera houses! The Opera House Theatre Company is an ideal setting for presenting theatre as it might have been seen in the early 1900's - and that's where Opera House Theatre Company, a professional company of actors fr...

06/25/10-09/24/10Livingston Gallery Association Art Walk
Livingston    406-222-0321

Stroll from gallery to gallery enjoying food, wine and entertainment while viewing some of the finest artwork in the region. From contemporary art to Western art there is something for everyone at the openings and artists receptions during the Livingston Gallery Association Art Walk, 14 galleries 3 ...

06/25/10-09/09/10Missoula Osprey Baseball
Missoula    406-543-3300

Missoula Osprey Professional Baseball Team is the Pioneer League Affiliate of the 2001 World Champion Arizona Diamondbacks. 2010 will mark the Osprey's 12th season in the Pioneer League. The Osprey's downtown office is open year round for souvenirs, tickets and many other services. Games are playe...

06/26/10-09/25/10Thompson Falls Market
Thompson Falls    406-827-3559

Thompson Falls Market features locally grown produce, home baked items and handcrafted arts & crafts accompanied by live music and food and beverage concessions that benefit area non-profit organizations. You will enjoy shopping for locally vine ripened fruits and vegetables, a variety of pies, bre...

06/27/10-08/15/10By Design: Threads
Miles City    406-234-0635

By Design: Threads is a multi-media exhibit of objects and forms that have been derived from threads of various materials such as fabrics, metals and glass....

07/01/10-08/19/10Music on Main
Bozeman    406-586-4008

The Downtown Bozeman Association is proud to present the 10th Annual Music on Main Summer Concert Series every Thursday evening this summer in historic downtown Bozeman. Come enjoy live music, bring kids for fun planned activities, grab a bite to eat from one of our food vendors, stop by some of our...

07/01/10-08/07/10Flathead Valley Community College Theatre
Kalispell    406-756-3963

Flathead Valley Community College Theatre season tickets for the entire summer repertory season are available for $15 and include one seat for all three shows "Honk (Jr.), "Shout!" and "Once Upon a Mattress." For the complete show schedule and ticket information, visit www.fvcc.edu or call 756-3814....

07/04/10-09/03/10Arts Council of Big Sky Summer Events
Big Sky    406-995-2742

The Arts Council of Big Sky is a non-profit organization in Big Sky. ACBS provides the Big Sky community with a wide variety of offerings to please both residents and visitors alike.

In the summer the sounds of Big Sky come alive at the Meadow Village Concert Stage, one of the most beautiful venu...

07/07/10-09/01/10Big Sky Farmers Market
Big Sky    406-570-2417

The Big Sky Farmers Market is in motion! The market will be held every Wednesday from 5:00pm to 8:00pm.

The popular market features over 100 vendors, selling fresh produce, herbs, plants and flowers, baked good, woodworking, log furniture, antler art, photography and fine art, jewelry and clothin...

07/07/10-09/29/10Laurel Farmers Market
Laurel    406-628-8105

Every Wednesday the Laurel Chamber of Commerce will sponsor the Downtown Farmer's Markets while local businesses will keep their doors open for a little extra shopping time. Area farmers bring their produce into town for the sales, while local bakeries provide baked goods. Other items for the mark...

07/07/10-08/20/10Mountain Bike Academy
Whitefish    800-858-5439

Mountain Bike Academy is a seven week program for ages 8 - 17, one day a week or two days a week on Wednesdays and Fridays. Our experienced team of coaches will teach the technical aspects of trail riding, braking, and shifting over a variety of terrain. For more advanced riders we will cover bridg...

07/08/10-08/26/10Music in the Mountains Concert Series
Big Sky    406-995-2742

Our Music in the Mountains Summer Concert Series is shaping up as another incredible summer of great music. All of our events are held outside at the Meadow Village Pavilion on Thursdays and begin at 7:00pm. Please check our website for complete schedule. Food and beverage available....

07/08/10-08/12/10St. John's Summer Concert Series
Billings    406-655-5218

St. John's Summer Concert Series is free and held every Thursday. The opening performance begins at 6:00 and the main performance begins at 7:00.

The Food Court is open from 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. A full dinner is available for $7.00 a plate. Ala carte items are also available. Ice cream treats, ca...

07/09/10-10/01/10Glendive Farmers Market
Glendive    406-486-5737

Vendors come and set up with vegetable and fruits fresh from the garden, delicious homemade baked goods, Montana honey and jams, herbs, fresh flowers and Montana grown beef. Glendive Farmers Market also offers local crafts and jewelry. Montana vendors are welcome to participate with their Montana ...

07/10/10-09/11/10Big Timber Saturday Farmer's Market
Big Timber    406-930-0794

Big Timber Farmers' Market is over 10 years old. The Vendor rental fees are donated to the Sweet Grass High School Library for books and equipment each year. The Market is held in the parking lot of the Grand Hotel, located on McLeod and 2nd Streets every Saturday from 9:00am until 12:00 Noon. Th...

07/10/10-09/25/10Dillon Farmers Market
Dillon    406-683-683-6369

Farmers market provides a wonderful opportunity for area folks to showcase their products in a social and fun atmosphere while highlighting the flavor of the local area. Shoppers enjoy the freshness and taste of locally grown foods and the opportunity to personally interact with the farmer who grows...

07/10/10-08/28/102010 Indian Voices
Great Falls    406-727-8733

On Saturday evenings this summer, guest speakers present different aspects of Indian culture. Bring your own lawn chair for a casual 45-minute program outdoors, unless foul weather forces a move indoors. Support for this program is provided by the Lewis & Clark Interpretive Association, the Nationa...

07/10/10-09/18/10S.A.T.U.R.D.A.Y. Market/ Havre's Farmers Market
Havre    406-265-4383

S.A.T.U.R.D.A.Y. Market plays a valuable role in promoting a healthy local economy. The market provides a viable opportunity for local residents to market their goods and creates a social atmosphere for the community. Crafters are encouraged to participate along with gardeners, antique dealers and...

07/10/10-05/01/11Glacier Symphony and Chorale
Kalispell    406-257-3241

The Glacier Symphony and Chorale, northwest Montana's premier arts organization, enters its 28th Season with symphonic master works, pops, chorale and ensemble recitals throughout the year. Tickets are available at outlets throughout the Flathead Valley. Check our website: www.gscmusic.org or call 4...

07/10/10-09/25/10Lewistown Farmers Market
Lewistown    406-538-9181

Farmers market provides a wonderful opportunity for area folks to showcase their products in a social and fun atmosphere while highlighting the flavor of the local area. Shoppers enjoy the freshness and taste of locally grown foods and the opportunity to personally interact with the farmer who grows...

07/10/10-10/02/10Red Lodge Farmers Market
Red Lodge    406-446-3905

Farmers market provides a wonderful opportunity for area folks to showcase their products in a social and fun atmosphere while highlighting the flavor of the local area. Shoppers enjoy the freshness and taste of locally grown foods and the opportunity to personally interact with the farmer who grows...

07/10/10-09/25/10Stanford Farmers Market
Stanford    406-566-2649

Farmers market provides a wonderful opportunity for area folks to showcase their products in a social and fun atmosphere while highlighting the flavor of the local area. Shoppers enjoy the freshness and taste of locally grown foods and the opportunity to personally interact with the farmer who grows...

07/11/10-09/26/10Sunday Farmers Market
Deer Lodge    406-846-1653

Deer Lodge Sunday Farmers Market, July - September, 8:00am - 1:00pm in the 500 block of Main Street in beautiful downtown Deer Lodge. This is our 3rd year and we are growing. Produce, plants, baked goods, crafts. For information call Carl Herman at 406-846-1653....

07/13/10-09/21/10Nashua Lions Farmers Market
Nashua    406-785-4731

Farmers market provides a wonderful opportunity for area folks to showcase their products in a social and fun atmosphere while highlighting the flavor of the local area. Shoppers enjoy the freshness and taste of locally grown foods and the opportunity to personally interact with the farmer who grows...

07/17/10-10/02/10Yellowstone Valley Farmers Market
Billings    406-855-1299

Farmers market provides a wonderful opportunity for area folks to showcase their products in a social and fun atmosphere while highlighting the flavor of the local area. Shoppers enjoy the freshness and taste of locally grown foods and the opportunity to personally interact with the farmer who grows...

07/17/10-04/30/11Helena Symphony Concerts
Helena    406-442-1860

2010 - 2011 Helena Symphony Masterworks Concerts Season

July 17, 2010 - 8:30pm SYMPHONY UNDER THE STARS: Spanish Nights, Carroll College
Pack your blankets and picnic as the Helena Symphony & Carroll College present the seventh annual Symphony Under the Stars featuring the hot, exotic music o...

07/18/10-08/07/10Hands on History Camp
Virginia City    800-829-2969

The Montana Heritage Commission will sponsor a Residential History Camp this summer. The camp will include a variety of learning experiences for young people, including a personal history research project, history and stories from the Alder Gulch area, and some fun hands-on living history projects. ...

07/22/10-09/09/10Columbus Farmers Market
Columbus    406-321-1377

Farmers market provides a wonderful opportunity for area folks to showcase their products in a social and fun atmosphere while highlighting the flavor of the local area. Shoppers enjoy the freshness and taste of locally grown foods and the opportunity to personally interact with the farmer who grows...

07/22/10-09/16/10Shelby Food & Craft Farmers Market
Shelby    406-434-5495

Shelby Food & Craft Farmers Market features fruits, vegtables, baked goods, honey, crafts. Lemonade stand, 4-H projects for fund raisers, jewelry, eggs, cream and Mexican food....

07/23/10-08/01/10Rendezvous at Red Lodge
Red Lodge    406-668-7681

Rendezvous at Red Lodge - Step back 150 years in time to the sights and sounds of the fur-trade area. Activities include staged gunfights, music, melodrama, period arts and crafts and much more. Also hosting the 3rd Annual Montana State Championship Hawk and Knife Throw. Free and open to the public....

07/24/10-08/02/10Skydive Lost Prairie 43rd Annual Jump Meet
Marion    888-833-5867

Every summer, Skydive Lost Prairie hosts the largest gathering of skydivers in the northwestern United States, 400 to 500 jumpers, at the Lost Prairie gathering. The public can get involved by making a tandem skydive with an instructor from 13,000 feet. Beautiful scenery, pristine lakes nearby, ac...

07/25/10-07/31/10Powder River Wagon Trains & Cattle Drives
Broadus    800-492-8835

Powder River Wagon Trains and Cattle Drives, Inc. invites you to participate in a journey through the past, trailing cattle via horseback or on a wagon through scenic and historic country in southeast Montana. Trail through 1920's-era ranches.

For our 'Premier' Wagon Train and Cattle Drive enj...

07/27/10-07/31/10Big Horn County Youth Fair
Hardin    406-665-9770

Big Horn County honors its children and their future with an open fair featuring 4-H exhibits and youth projects. This is a non commercial fair. There is not a carnival or night show. Premiums are paid on 4-H and FFA exhibits. There are no premiums paid on open class exhibits. There is no admis...

07/28/10-09/18/10Circle Farmers Market
Circle    406-485-2288

Circle's farmers market will offer homemade items and demonstrations as well as local garden produce. The farmers market will include any items you have for sale. You need only your stuff and a table (if needed). Each Wednesday throughout the summer and continuing through Saturday and Wednesdays ...

07/28/10-08/01/10Last Chance Stampede and Fair
Helena    406-457-8516

Helena hosts a classical western rodeo and fair complete with carnival, parades, professional cowboys, livestock and fair exhibits, trade show, a wide variety of foods, children's activities and live entertainment. The Stampede Kiddie Parade is on Thursday and the Stampede Parade is on Saturday....

07/28/10-07/31/10Central Montana Horse Show, Fair and Rodeo
Lewistown    800-406-8841

The Central Montana Horse Show, Fair and Rodeo is held each year in Lewistown. We are the geographical center of Montana and are surrounded by 3 beautiful mountain ranges.

The 4-H horse show and small animal judging begins Monday. The open class horse show in connection with our Fair will be Sa...

07/28/10-08/01/10Broadwater County Fair & Rodeo
Townsend    406-266-9251

The Broadwater County Fair and Rodeo begins with 'local kids' rodeo on Thursday, followed by NRA-approved rodeo on Friday and Saturday. The rodeo concludes on Sunday with local adults. The fair involves individual and 4-H exhibits, a livestock sale, along with a barbecue and entertainment. Averag...

07/29/10-08/01/10Magic City Hot Air Balloon Rally
Billings    406-671-3104

The Magic City Hot Air Balloon Rally is a non-profit organization developed to maintain the excitement of hot air ballooning in the Billings area. The goal of the Rally Board is to maintain a free event for the Billings community. Through the generous support of sponsors this annual event will con...

07/29/10-07/31/10Butte-Silver Bow County Fair
Butte    406-723-3852

The Butte-Silver Bow County Fair offers arts and crafts, food booths, farm animals, petting zoo, horse shows and rodeo, entertainment, and more!...

07/29/10-08/01/10Milk River Indian Days
Fort Belknap    406-353-3176

Milk River Indian Days highlights spirited and colorfully clad dancers. The Pow Wow features Native American dancers and drummers combining culture, dance, and music for a spectacular display....

07/29/10-07/31/10Sheridan County Fair
Plentywood    406-765-3407

Annual County Fair features a concert, PRCA Rodeo, demolition derby, mud run, bump 'n run, food, kids area, parade, youth livestock show and sale, horse show, commercial booths, free entertainment, carnival and a free shuttle bus on premise.

Call 406-765-3407 for more information....

07/29/10-08/01/1032nd Montana Antique Airplane Association Fly-In
Three Forks    406-580-6207

Montana Antique Airplane Association Fly-In at Three Forks Airport: *Young Eagle Rides for children 8-17 years old, flour bombing and spot landing competition. Antique aircraft on display. Breakfast/lunch/dinner and dance. Saturday fly-in or drive-in breakfast at the Wilsall Airport at 7:30am. T...

07/30/10-08/01/10Great American Championship Motorcycle Hill Climb
Billings    406-656-9960

The Great American is the largest, oldest and richest hill climb in the United States held for 92 years at the Billings Motorcycle Club - Motorcycle Hill Climbing Capital of the World - Billings, Montana.

The Great American Championship Motorcycle Hill Climb is an institution in motorcycle histo...

07/30/10-08/01/10Headwaters Relay - A Run to the Source
Bozeman    406-539-0368

The Headwaters Relay is a 3-day, 232 mile team relay race through the mountains and valleys of Southwest Montana. The route is 98% on dirt and two-track roads revisiting Lewis and Clark's trek from Three Forks to Beaverhead Rock. The Relay ends at Hellroaring Creek, the ultimate source of the Miss...

07/30/10-07/31/10Crazy Days
Broadus    406-436-2778

Two day event, Crazy Days starts Friday with games in the park for youngsters including human fire truck pull and ugly car contest, ping pong, bargins and evening BBQ with entertainment. Saturday, more bargins, drawings and fun....

07/30/10-07/31/10Rosebud County Relay for Life
Colstrip    800-252-5470

Relay For Life is a community gathering where everyone can participate in the fight against cancer. This over-night event takes place at a local high school, park or fairground, where teams of people take turns walking or running around a path. Each team is asked to have a representative on the tr...

07/30/10-08/01/10Lewis & Clark Festival
Cut Bank    406-873-2201

The annual Lewis & Clark Festival, located in Cut Bank provides folks from throughout Montana with a wonderful taste of small town hospitality while celebrating the Lewis and Clark Expedition in a contemporary fashion that's fun for the entire family. Every year literally thousands of people enjoy ...

07/30/10-07/31/10Summer Sizzler
Dillon    406-683-6807

Summer Sizzler is a two-day event in downtown Dillon. Merchants display goods on the sidewalks throughout the commercial part of town. You'll find gifts, art, jewelry, antiques, men's and women's apparel and books. Enjoy a one-of-a-kind shopping experience in downtown Dillon, sip a cup of coffee ...

07/30/10-08/07/10Montana State Fair
Great Falls    406-727-8900

Experience Montana's culture and history in the heart of Montana - Great Falls. Superstar entertainment, the Mighty Thomas Carnival, live horse racing, five nights of pro rodeo, 40 food vendors, livestock shows, stage acts, Native American art, quilts, floral and cooking exhibits, and more!

Ticke...

07/30/10-09/24/10Little Horn State Bank Farmers Market
Hardin    406-665-2332

Join us for our annual Farmers Market at the Little Horn State Bank parking lot.

No fees for setting up!...

07/30/10-07/31/10Kootenai River Rodeo
Libby    406-293-4167

Kootenai River Rodeo, held in J. Neils Memorial Park, Highway 37 in Libby is a Professional Cowboy Association rodeo. This complete 7 event rodeo includes:

Women's Barrel Racing
Bull Riding
Bareback Bronc
Saddle Bronc
Tie Down Roping
Team Roping
Steer Wrestling...

07/30/10-08/01/10Montana Fiddlers Picnic
Livingston    406-223-5049

The Montana Fiddlers Picnic has been held for over 30 years as a non-competitive gathering of old time fiddlers and other accoustic musicians. This is a family oriented, informal, three-day musical event open to spectators and musicians of all ages and abilities....

07/30/10-07/31/10Rocky Mountain Accordion Celebration
Philipsburg    406-859-3812

At Rocky Mountain Accordion Celebration you cannot imagine having this much fun! Friday begins at noon with an accordion jam and dance at the Sunshine Station; just turn on Montana 1 at the entrance to Philipsburg. Saturday we have a concert, dancing and listening enjoyment for all ages and dozens...

07/30/10-08/08/10Pioneer Days and Lake County Fair
Ronan    406-676-5300

Pioneer Days and Lake County Fair will be held at the Lake County Fairgrounds in Ronan. Exhibitors will show their crafts and projects. Vendors will be available, along with parades to be held Saturday at 10:00am and Sunday at 12:30pm.

Also scheduled are rodeos and a demolition derby, beginni...

07/30/10-08/01/10Whitehall Frontier Days
Whitehall    406-287-2260

Whitehall Frontier Days is an annual celebration of life in the west. Spend the weekend nestled in the mountains and enjoy our parade, community barbecue, horse pasture golf, talent show, Miss Frontier Days Competition, car show & rod run, rodeo, craft show, stickhorse rodeo, 4X4 event, kid's fishi...

07/30/10-08/01/10Wisdom Gun Show
Wisdom    406-689-3400

Come join us for the annual Wisdom Gun Show....

07/31/10Absarokee Day
Absarokee    406-328-6536

Absarokee Day is held the last weekend in July and is sponsored by the Absarokee PTA. Local merchants have booths and there are various fundraisers held throughout Absarokee. PTA hosts the annual barbecue and there is always a wonderful parade. Breakfast at the fire hall at 7:30am, vendor booths ...

07/31/10Bake Sale and Country Fair at Historic Crail Ranch
Big Sky    888-280-0163

Following a community parade, the Historic Crail Ranch has a bake and craft sale to benefit the only historic site in Big Sky. The Crail Ranch has an excellent display of homestead life in Gallatin Canyon in the early 1900s. There will be children's activities in the park across the street. Also ...

07/31/10Big Sky Country Fair and Arts Festival
Big Sky    800-943-4111

The event, which has celebrated community arts & entertainment for over 25 years will be held at the Big Sky Town Center. The Big Sky Country Fair and Arts Festival has a little something for everyone. The day begins with a 5K race, and is followed by a local community parade which ends at the fai...

07/31/1057th Mexican Fiesta
Billings    406-208-0103

Come join us for our annual Mexican Fiesta starting with a Mexican dinner, dancing and a silent auction. Call for more information....

07/31/10Grizzly Marathon
Choteau    406-466-5479

Marathon, Half-Marathon. The Marathon course is USATF certified and qualifying results will be submitted to the Boston Marathon. Elevation at the start/finish of the Marathon is 4,830' and gradually drops to a low of 4,110' at mile 8. From there, the course proceeds up and down several hills betwee...

07/31/10The Renaissance Faire
Hamilton    406-375-9050

A one day trip back in time, full of family entertainment, where we re-imagine an historical Renaissance Faire with food, vendors, costumes, performances and fun!...

07/31/10Ingomar Open Rodeo
Ingomar    406-358-2255

The Ingomar Open Rodeo is open to all cowboys. We are not affiliated with an association. We have a chicken race for the kids up to 12 years old. Also Roping and Goat Tying for the older kids....

07/31/10St. John's Lutheran Playing for Fundsies
Libby    406-293-0106

This 9-hole fundraising golf tournament for St. John's Lutheran Hospital is a crowd pleaser. A 9:00am shotgun start kicks off the fun at this "anyone can play" 9-hole scramble. The tournament theme is "Under Construction." $10,000.00 hole-in-one, breakfast and lunch and lot's of laughs. This tour...

07/31/10-08/03/10Mineral County Fair & Rodeo
Superior    406-649-6400

Mineral County (Superior) provides an old-fashioned country fair with lots of cowboy spirit and homespun charm. There is no charge to enter the fairgrounds. Argricultural exhibits abound with locals displaying their talents, green thumbs, and individuality. Our photography and quilt shows alone a...

07/31/10TerrYYippee!
Terry    406-635-5782

TerrYYippee! Is a family-oriented event held in Terry, Montana the last Saturday in July. This years plans include a Volksmarch walk around Terry and the surrounding area, Montana state Corn Hole Tournament, sponsored by the Prairie Community Hospital, afternoon Motor Cross motorcycle competition h...

08/01/10Montana Barbecue Cook-Off
Absarokee    406-328-4599

Absarokee Montana's 8th annual Montana BBQ Cook-Off is being held on main street. This fun family event is growing from a BBQ competition and microbrew tasting to include a day of free musical entertainment. Bands will be playing music from start to finish. This year's line up will feature a wide ...

08/01/10-08/04/10Daniels County Fair
Scobey    406-487-2468

Daniels County has the best family fair in northeastern Montana. This fair features rodeo action, demolition derby, music, a night show, 4-H events, open class exhibits, carnival, petting zoo, commercial exhibits and parade.

Judging takes place on Monday. We Have 4-H exhibits and open class exh...

08/02/10Montana Shakespeare in the Parks: Julius Caesar
Big Sky    406-994-3901

Julius Caesar

Brutus, Cassius, and other high-ranking Romans plot to murder Caesar, because they believe his ambition will lead to tyranny. The people of Rome are on their side until Antony, Caesar's right-hand man, makes a moving speech. The conspirators are driven from Rome, and two armies are ...

08/02/10-08/08/10Rocky Boy's Rodeo
Box Elder    800-823-4478

Rocky Boy, Montana - Home of the Chippewa Cree Tribe

'Chief of um all' TOUR - ALL INDIAN RODEO

Monday - July 27 - 4:00pm ------- Kids Rodeo
Tuesday - July 28 - 7:00pm ------ Old Timers Rodeo - All Women's Roping
Wednesday - July 29 - 8:00am ----- All Timed Event Slack
Thursday - July 30 - 7...

08/02/10-08/08/10Festival Amadeus
Whitefish    406-257-3241

A dynamic lineup of musicians and guest artists performing the music of Mozart, Brahms, Haydn, Beethoven-and many others-is planned for the 2009 "Festival Amadeus" on July 27 through August 1 in Whitefish. The event is a production of the Glacier Symphony and Chorale and will offer five consecutive ...

08/03/10Montana Shakespeare in the Parks: A Midsummer Night's Dream
Red Lodge    406-994-3901

A Midsummer Night's Dream

Demetrius and Lysander both want Hermia. Hermia only has eyes for Lysander. Hermia's father wants Demetrius for a son-in-law. Helena's unreturned love burns hot for Demetrius.
Get it? Wait -

In the forest The Faerie King & Queen are having a spat...and somehow Puck,...

08/04/10Bite Of Bozeman
Bozeman    406-586-4003

The annual Bite Of Bozeman is the ultimate outdoor dining experience. Stroll along the entire length of Bozeman's historic Main Street and celebrate the culinary arts of its local restaurants by sampling foods from a number of different vendors....

08/04/10Bull-a-Rama
Butte    406-494-6700

30 riders will buck out 30 bulls. Top 10 go to the final round with a chance to win jackets and prize money. Kids will enjoy mutton busting and adults will enjoy Bull-Poker....

08/04/10-08/08/10Testicle Festival
Clinton    406-825-4868

Rocky Mountain Oysters feed served with cowboy beans. Music day and night. There will be over 2 1/2 tons of this gourmet food served. Starting small in 1983, the Testicle Festival has become the largest party of its kind in the world! Enjoy the music, food and adult activities organized by the Roc...

08/04/10-08/07/10Park County Fair
Livingston    406-222-4185

Livingston hosts this county fair which features a carnival, rodeo, various exhibits, pig wrestling, demolition derby and more. The fairground has 20 water and electrical hookups for RVs and campers. The outdoor arena is excellent for any rodeo function and horseman of all types can stall their ho...

08/04/10-08/07/10Richland County Fair and Rodeo
Sidney    406-433-2801

The Richland County Fair and Rodeo is an annual event known as the show window of agricultural achievement in eastern Montana and western North Dakota. This event features a PRCA Rodeo Thursday and Friday nights with big-name entertainment on Saturday. Also included are livestock, many exhibits, c...

08/04/10Montana Shakespeare in the Parks: A Midsummer Night's Dream
Three Forks    406-994-3901

A Midsummer Night's Dream

Demetrius and Lysander both want Hermia. Hermia only has eyes for Lysander. Hermia's father wants Demetrius for a son-in-law. Helena's unreturned love burns hot for Demetrius.
Get it? Wait -

In the forest The Faerie King & Queen are having a spat...and somehow Puck,...

08/05/10-08/08/10Rocky Boy's Annual Pow Wow
Box Elder    800-823-4478

The Pow-Wow is an event of Indian Heritage and tradition. Dance, costume and drumming competitions are the featured events. Competitions last throughout the weekend with all ages participating. Exciting, excellent cultural demonstrations as well as ethnic and traditional food offered daily. Come ...

08/05/10Montana Shakespeare in the Parks: A Midsummer Night's Dream
Fort Benton    406-994-3901

A Midsummer Night's Dream

Demetrius and Lysander both want Hermia. Hermia only has eyes for Lysander. Hermia's father wants Demetrius for a son-in-law. Helena's unreturned love burns hot for Demetrius.
Get it? Wait -

In the forest The Faerie King & Queen are having a spat...and somehow Puck,...

08/05/10-08/07/10Wheatland County Fair
Harlowton    406-632-4728

The Wheatland County Fair and Festival combines our county fair with youth events and judging, an arts and antique festival and a concert by a well-known country and western musical group.

Fair events include a youth horse show, viewing and judging of youth fair exhibits, and a youth livestock s...

08/05/10Kids Fest
Missoula    406-721-7275

A festival by kids, about kids and for kids and their families. Stage acts carnival booths, interactive games, displays, music and more. A community event attracting over 2,000 people to Caras Park. Food, dancing live performances, carnival games, juggling, art displays, dunk tank and more! No a...

08/05/10-08/07/10Superior Lions Club Rodeo
Superior    406-822-3096

Superior hosts the Mineral County Fair and Lions Club go for the Gold Rodeo. Fun for all includes food booths, games, talent shows, exhibits and a rodeo. Each night is rounded out with live music until midnight. Hope to see you all there! Bull-A-Rama is on Thursday and the rodeo begins on Friday...

08/05/10-08/08/10Prairie County Fair
Terry    406-635-2121

The Prairie County Fair is fun filled days and nights. Come check out the 4-H judging, livestock, rodeo, Parched Prairie Players (the local drama group), and entertainment. Annually scheduled a weekend in August. A petting zoo, games for kids, delicious concessions and commercial exhibits are on...

08/05/10-08/08/10Yellowstone Rod Run
West Yellowstone    406-646-9759

Now in its 40th year, the Yellowstone Rod Run annually draws five to seven hundred street rods from all over the United States. Cruises and various competitions are available to registrants. Saturday's Parade of Rods on Canyon Street is an event highlight. The Show & Shine in City Park, where a f...

08/05/10-08/08/10Wadopana Celebration
Wolf Point    406-650-8724

This celebration is the oldest traditional pow-wow in Montana. The celebration is always the first weekend of August. The dancers participate for cash or prizes. It is a great weekend of fun and visiting among the elders and younger generations. They have special ceremonies for naming of individuals...

08/06/10Historic Bar Tour
Anaconda    406-563-2400

Tour of historic 100 year old bars with narrator giving history of each one. This will be the 17th annual Historic Bar Tour....

08/06/10Artwalk Billings - August
Billings    406-259-6563

Galleries host Artwalk Downtown Billings, 5-9pm. Local and regional artists on hand to show new works. Refreshments served. Maps available at the galleries. Bus transportation available. www.artwalkbillings.com...

08/06/10-08/08/10Little Bear School House Museum Antique Show
Bozeman    406-388-1873

This annual event includes three buildings with over 75 dealers setting up booths of merchandise ranging from furniture, glassware, linens, to collectibles. Our admission fee is $4.00 and covers all three days. This antique show is a fund raiser for the support of Little Bear School House Museum, ...

08/06/10-08/08/10Sweet Pea Festival
Bozeman    406-586-4003

Sweet Pea is a festival of the arts featuring a costume ball, dining on Main Street and entertainment in Bozeman's Lindley Park, which includes music, dance, theatre and children's activities....

08/06/10-08/10/10Artist of the Prairie Art Show
Ekalaka    406-775-6644

This outstanding art show is a highlight of the Days of 84 and Carter County Fair in Ekalaka. All fine art, including oil, watercolor, sculpture, photography, etc. accepted in this non juried show. The show also hosts the Traveling Art Show from the Custer County Art Center, that weekend.

Entry...

08/06/10-08/10/10Whitefish Divide Trail Volunteer Field Work
Eureka    406-243-5361

This summer, the University of Montana's Wilderness Institute will take small groups of volunteers into the Ten Lakes Wilderness Study Area and adjacent roadless areas on the Kootenai National Forest. Volunteers will work with experienced field leaders to map and monitor weeds, inventory campsites,...

08/06/10-08/07/10Relay for Life
Helena    877-488-7723

Volunteers raise money and do an all night walk/run against cancer to benefit the American Cancer Society. As part of the Relay, candles will be lit in honor of the hundreds of loved ones and friends who have been taken by or have survived cancer. All luminary funds help fight this disease that cl...

08/06/10-08/08/10Annual Original Missoula Gun and Antique Show
Missoula    406-549-4817

The Annual Original Missoula Gun and Antique Show is the oldest, largest and best gun and antique show in Montana. It was established in 1955. There will be 800 tables to check out. There will be antiques, modern rifles, pistols, ammunition scopes, binoculars, Winchesters, Colts, Sharps, Remingto...

08/06/10-08/08/10Cruisen By the Bay Car Show
Polson    406-675-8500

Valley Cruisers Car Show and Polson Art Festival presents Cruisen By the Bay Car Show. In addition to the Art and Car Show, there will be a free concert for everyone to enjoy.

Other activities include a carnival for the young and the young at heart. Poker run, poker walk and other drawings. Fr...

08/06/10-08/08/10Festival of Nations
Red Lodge    888-281-0625

Celebrating over 50 years, the Red Lodge Festival of Nations continues to honor its roots as a coal mining town through the diverse ethnic groups that worked and settled the area. The festival begins with an evening performance on Friday at the Lion's Park. Saturday and Sunday activities include e...

08/06/10-08/07/1098th Creamery Picnic
Stevensville    406-777-3773

Annual community celebration sponsored by the Stevensville Business Association. A family oriented celebration featuring homemade ice cream, games, music and food. A step back in time and fun for everyone. Make sure you don't miss this event, come to Stevensville and relive yesteryear.

How did...

08/06/10-08/07/10Cabin Fever Quilters Quilt Show
Superior    406-826-1843

'A Century of Growth' is the tenth annual quilt show held by the Cabin Fever Quilters of Mineral County, Montana. The theme of the show commemorates the 100th Anniversary of the Fire of 1910 which is an important part of Mineral County History. The quilt show is held in conjunction with the Minera...

08/06/10-08/15/10Smoking Waters Mountain Man Rendezvous
West Yellowstone    406-646-7215

Step into the experience of 1800s life at the Smoking Waters Mountain Man Rendezvous. The encampment, complete with Trader's Row, fires the imagination of what it must have been like to live in that era. Entertainment, demonstrations and seminars on a variety of 'life as it was skills' will give a d...

08/07/10-08/08/10Bigfork Festival of the Arts
Bigfork    406-837-5888

The Bigfork Festival of the Arts, an annual event since 1979, features over 150 booths including art, crafts, food and entertainment. Bigfork, located on the northeast shore of beautiful Flathead Lake....

08/07/10Madison Valley Arts Festival
Ennis    406-682-4728

This annual Madison Valley Arts Festival includes a juried arts and crafts marketplace featuring original painting, pottery, woodworking and stained glass. Delicious food and drink are sold. Area authors are invited to sell and sign their work as they visit with the public. There will be an art r...

08/07/10Eureka Montana Quilt Show
Eureka    406-261-4575

Saturday, Eureka Montana Quilt Show (EMQS) is having a One-Day Outdoor Quilt Show. Starting in the Tobacco Valley Historical Village and going up Eureka main street. It is a spectacular setting to enjoy a wonderful day in the outdoors of northwestern Montana, viewing fabulous quilts. Show times: 9...

08/07/10-08/08/10Fiberfest Eureka!
Eureka    406-889-3730

Fiberfest Eureka! offers classes and demonstrations on fiber (wool) animals and fiber arts. You can learn a new skill or gain expertise on an existing skill. Spinning, weaving, knitting, crocheting are all taught. A 'circle' of such artists are ongoing for the duration of the festival. All are i...

08/07/10-08/10/10Northeast Montana Fair
Glasgow    406-228-6266

Northeast Montana celebrates summer with an old-time fair, lots of family fun, free entertainment, children's activities, cooking contests, local talent show, two nights of PRCA rodeo and wild horse race, a demolition derby and livestock exhibits and sale. Judging of woodworking, quilting, arts and...

08/07/10Community Artists Day
Great Falls    406-454-5840

Local artists will be in gorgeous Giant Springs State Park, painting throughout most of the day. The public is also invited to paint or draw in the spectacular setting of Giant Springs State Park, or watch the artists in action throughout the day.

Park fees apply to non residents only, $5.00 per...

08/07/10Governor's Cup All Breed Horse Show
Helena    406-458-6165

Governor's Cup All Breed Horse Show is the longest running horse show in Montana. It is an all breeds horse show for English, Western, halter and trail. Six high point awards will be awarded to all types of horses and riders. More payback classes. Admission is free for spectators....

08/07/10HURL Elkhorn Endurance Runs
Montana City    406-442-0924

In 1989, the first running of the Elkhorn Mountain Endurance Run took place on the Elkhorn Mountain trails just south of Montana City, Montana. The original race included a 100K (62.2 mile) trail race through the Elkhorn Mountains. The HURL Elkhorn Endurance Runs now include 50 mile and 50 kilomet...

08/07/10Glenn Miller Orchestra Concert
Plains    406-826-3600

The Glenn Miller Orchestra will set toes tapping at the Sanders County Fairgrounds in Plains, Montana on Saturday, August 7, 2010, from 4-6 pm. Songs like "In the Mood," "String of Pearls," and "Tuxedo Junction" will renew fond memories or create new ones. This outdoor concert also features a danc...

08/07/10Annual Outdoor Art Festival
Polson    406-883-0802

This event features over 80 juried artists and craftspeople. Original photos of local spots such as Flathead Lake and the Mission Mountains, as well as original paintings, woodworking, ceramics, sculptures, jewelry and glass and textile arts are among the items available. Enjoy food, music and othe...

08/07/10Red Lodge Climb to Conquer Cancer
Red Lodge    800-252-5470

Climb to Conquer Cancer is a unique fundraising event, combining the beauty of a scenic mountain and challenging walk. Everyone is invited to participate in the non-competitive fundraising event. Join us for the Annual Red Lodge Climb to Conquer Cancer an exhilarating 3 mile hike at Red Lodge Moun...

08/07/10133rd Commemoration of the Battle of the Big Hole
Wisdom    406-689-3155

The Battle of the Big Hole was fought on August 9 and 10, 1877 between the U.S. military and the Nez Perce. Ceremonies, demonstrations, traditional Nez Perce music and park rangers help visitors understand and remember the Battle. Living history dealing with the U.S. Army will be involved. Infantr...

08/09/10-08/10/10Montana Shakespeare in the Parks
Great Falls    406-994-3901

August 9: A Midsummer Night's Dream
August 10: Julius Caesar

Montana Shakespeare in the Parks is the only professional theatre program in the state producing Shakespearean plays and the only company that offers its performances FREE to the public, ensuring that all are able to attend, regardles...

08/09/10-08/14/10Tipi Retreat
Red Lodge    505-660-7122

Spend a week in Montana immersed in the Tipi Culture of the Plains Indian, discover your relationship with nature and the four winds, hike the magnificence of the Absaroka Wilderness, soak in the Boiling River and relax under the Big Sky. For schedule and full information see www.tipilifestyles.com ...

08/10/10-08/15/10Western Montana Fair and Rodeo
Missoula    406-721-3247

Celebrate summer at Missoula's annual fair and rodeo, which features 4-H exhibits, art exhibits, cooking, 4-H livestock sale, a demolition derby, free stage acts, commercial displays, country-western concert and Christian concert. There is a rodeo Thursday through Saturday with performances by the ...

08/11/10-08/14/10Roosevelt County Fair
Culbertson    406-787-5881

This summer celebration in Northeast Montana features a fun run which includes distances and age grouping for everyone, 4-H and FFA livestock auction, an evening dress review featuring area young men and women modeling their own creations, Farmhand Olympics consisting of various contests such as lon...

08/11/10Montana Shakespeare in the Parks: A Midsummer Night's Dream
Cut Bank    406-994-3901

A Midsummer Night's Dream

Demetrius and Lysander both want Hermia. Hermia only has eyes for Lysander. Hermia's father wants Demetrius for a son-in-law. Helena's unreturned love burns hot for Demetrius.
Get it? Wait -

In the forest The Faerie King & Queen are having a spat...and somehow Puck,...

08/11/10-08/14/10Judith Basin County Fair
Stanford    406-566-2277

This is an annual 4-H event that involves all 4-Hers in the county and open to adults in certain events. The 4-H events include livestock exhibits by all ages and various animals concluding with the sale of many animal projects. All other 4-H exhibits are on display in the Rod and Gun Club Buildin...

08/11/10-08/15/10Madison County Fair & Rodeo
Twin Bridges    406-684-5824

The annual Madison County Fair & Rodeo is held in Twin Bridges, Montana. Some of the following featured events which one can experience at the fair are 4-H, FFA and Open Class exhibits, commercial exhibits, food vendors, petting zoo, a wonderful playground for the little ones, Open Youth Rodeo, 2 d...

08/12/10-08/14/10Powder River County Fair
Broadus    406-436-2424

The annual Powder River County Fair features 4-H and open class exhibits in this great old-fashioned Montana celebration of crops, livestock, home grown foods and baked goods and crafts. Also included is the Broncs and Bulls Rodeo. The rodeo is the wildest event of the fair. Saddle broncs and buc...

08/12/10Montana Shakespeare in the Parks: A Midsummer Night's Dream
Choteau    406-994-3901

A Midsummer Night's Dream

Demetrius and Lysander both want Hermia. Hermia only has eyes for Lysander. Hermia's father wants Demetrius for a son-in-law. Helena's unreturned love burns hot for Demetrius.
Get it? Wait -

In the forest The Faerie King & Queen are having a spat...and somehow Puck,...

08/12/10-08/15/10Days of '85 Fair, Rodeo, and Parade
Ekalaka    406-775-8714

Each year, the small community of around 400 people get together to celebrate the founding of Ekalaka. The 2010 Days of '85 is a special milestone, marking the 125th anniversary of Ekalaka.

Join us in celebrating at the Carter County Fair, August 12-15, 2010. The events range from live music, art...

08/12/10-08/15/10Dawson County Fair & Rodeo
Glendive    406-377-6781

This annual county fair includes 4-H and open class exhibits, outstanding free stage acts, commercial display booths, local food booths, PRCA rodeo, country-western concert, bump-and-run car race and ranch rodeo....

08/12/10-08/15/10Heart Butte Celebration
Heart Butte    406-338-2277

This annual four day celebration takes place the second week in August and is 26 miles south of Browning in the community of Heart Butte, which is located on the Blackfeet Reservation. Heart Butte is one of the oldest traditional communities of the Blackfeet Reservation. More than 60 houses are cl...

08/12/10-08/15/1025th Annual Montana Cowboy Poetry Gathering & Western Music Rendezvous
Lewistown    406-535-5436

This four-day cultural event gives visitors the opportunity to experience a visual and oral history of the West and central Montana, typical of that depicted by Charlie Russell, who lived and painted in this area for many years. The ultimate goal of this event is to continue passing the legacy of o...

08/12/10-08/15/10Western Art & Gear Show
Lewistown    406-535-5436

Juried Western Art and Gear Show held in conjunction with the Montana Cowboy Poetry Gathering.

Friday and Saturday's day activities for the Western Art & Gear Show as well as Sunday's Cowboy Church will be located at the Yogo Inn in Lewistown, Montana.

Saturday's evening show will be at the Fe...

08/13/10-08/14/10Magic City Blues - Montana's Urban Music Festival
Billings    406-670-2329

The word is getting out about a music festival in a state that's known more for hunting, fishing and wide-open spaces than two days of world-class music. Our natural Montana hospitality, unique setting and fabulous line ups have created an atmosphere that most festivals can only dream about. Come ...

08/13/10-08/21/10MontanaFair
Billings    800-366-8538

MontanaFair is an agricultural celebration in the historic tradition of fairs. It is the region's largest event. Held at MetraPark in Billings, MontanaFair celebrates for nine days. Nearly 10,000 people will earn cash and ribbons for their entries which range from beer, wine, bunnies, crocheting, ho...

08/13/10Montana Shakespeare in the Parks: Julius Caesar
Boulder    406-994-3901

Julius Caesar

Brutus, Cassius, and other high-ranking Romans plot to murder Caesar, because they believe his ambition will lead to tyranny. The people of Rome are on their side until Antony, Caesar's right-hand man, makes a moving speech. The conspirators are driven from Rome, and two armies are ...

08/13/10-08/15/10Montana Institute of the Arts Show and Sale
Bozeman    406-586-6586

Montana Institute of the Arts Show and Sale - Exhibition and sale of art by members of the Montana Institute of the Arts. The show will include oils, watercolors, drawings, cards, mixed media and three dimensional art....

08/13/10-08/15/10An Ri Ra Montana Irish Festival
Butte    800-735-6814

The Ri Ra Montana Montana Irish Festival celebrates the Irish culture and heritage in Butte, Montana. This family-oriented event provides an excellent opportunity to learn the language and culture of the Irish who came to Montana. Listen to Montana and Irish authors, musicians and dancers. Also wo...

08/13/10-08/15/10Musician's Rendezvous
Columbus    406-322-5049

The Musician's Rendezvous will take place at Itch-Kep-Pe Park. All interested individuals are welcome to attend and participate, from bluegrass to jazz. Throughout the weekend there will be jam sessions going on with food and fun for all. Potluck Sturday evening, bring your special food....

08/13/10-08/15/10Yellowstone River Duck Festival/Classic Car Show/Microbrew Fest
Forsyth    406-347-5656

The Yellowstone River Duck Festival is downtown Forsyth's biggest event. Check-out the cars! What's new in microbrew? Come and taste some of Montana's finest microbrew.

The first thing to do is adopt a rubber duck for $10; your duck will be entered in our Duck Race on the Yellowstone River, wh...

08/13/10-08/14/10Northeast Montana Relay for Life
Glasgow    800-252-5470

Relay For Life is a community gathering where everyone can participate in the fight against cancer. This over-night event takes place at the Glasgow High School track, with plenty of room to spread out, where teams of people take turns walking or running around a path. Each team is asked to have ...

08/13/10-08/15/10Hays Pow Wow
Hays    406-353-2205

The Hays Pow Wow is one of the area's finest outdoor celebrations and features a whole weekend full of dancing and singing by natives from throughout the United States and Canada. Many dancing contests for all ages (from tiny tots to Golden Age!) Hand drum singing contests also! Hays community ha...

08/13/10-08/14/10Miles City Relay for Life
Miles City    800-252-5470

Relay For Life is a community gathering where everyone can participate in the fight against cancer. This over-night event takes place at the Miles City Community College track with great games and food and where teams of people take turns walking or running around a track or path. Each team is aske...

08/13/10-09/24/10Richland Federal Credit Union Farmers Market
Sidney    406-482-2704

Farmers market provides a wonderful opportunity for area folks to showcase their products in a social and fun atmosphere while highlighting the flavor of the local area. Shoppers enjoy the freshness and taste of locally grown foods and the opportunity to personally interact with the farmer who grows...

08/13/10-08/15/10Rockin the Rivers 2010
Three Forks    866-285-0097

Rockin' the Rivers features a classic rock concert held at 'The Bridge' in August. The past years have been huge successes, with music by Journey, Foreigner, 38 Special, Sammy Hagar, Rick Derringer, BTO, Credence Clearwater Revisited, Nazareth, Cheap Trick, Canned Heat and other top name rock bands...

08/13/10-08/15/10Huckleberry Festival 2010
Trout Creek    406-827-3301

More than 30 years ago, the Huckleberry Festival was started in our little town of Trout Creek in northwestern Montana by a group of artists who sought a spot to sell their creations. Vendors of freshly-picked huckleberries liked the opportunity to sell their wares, too.

The Huckleberry Festival...

08/13/10-08/15/10Virginia City Art Show
Virginia City    800-829-2969

Stroll along the boardwalks and enjoy fine art of artists from all over Montana and the Pacific Northwest. Artists will be on the boardwalk and in the Virginia City Community Center on Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm, Saturday 9:00am 7:00pm and Sunday from 9:00am - 5:00pm. Don't miss the Quick Draw and Auc...

08/13/10-08/15/10Huckleberry Days Art Festival
Whitefish    406-862-3501

The Huckleberry Days Art Festival is a celebration of the fabulous native purple fruit, the annual wild huckleberry harvest is the theme for music and entertainment and an art fair. Held in downtown Whitefish, this three-day annual event also features crafts, a pie-eating contest, a treasure hunt, ...

08/14/10Belgrade Crazy Days
Belgrade    406-388-1616

Belgrade celebrates our small town heritage by offering crafts and entertainment throughout the town. Local businesses offer specials and hold a variety of activities....

08/14/10Montana Shakespeare in the Parks: A Midsummer Night's Dream
Big Timber    406-994-3901

A Midsummer Night's Dream

Demetrius and Lysander both want Hermia. Hermia only has eyes for Lysander. Hermia's father wants Demetrius for a son-in-law. Helena's unreturned love burns hot for Demetrius.
Get it? Wait -

In the forest The Faerie King & Queen are having a spat...and somehow Puck,...

08/14/10-08/15/10Pioneer Cabin Endurance Ride
Canyon Creek    406-202-5845

Ride camp
On private ranch. Lots of room for big rigs. Horse water is available. Bring your own people water. Pack out your trash. Porta potties available. Dogs are welcome - please keep them in control because we will be near a county highway. Weed-free hay is required and will be available for pu...

08/14/10Annual Madison River Run
Ennis    406-682-4388

The Madison River Run begins with a shotgun start as participants walk or run a 5K or 10K. The course begins in downtown Ennis along Highway 287, ventures across the Madison River through Jeffers and ends in Lions Club Park. The course is a bit challenging, covering several types of terrain. Eac...

08/14/10-08/15/10The Montana Wild West Fest
Helena    406-458-3700

The Montana Wild West Fest is a two-day celebration of our Montana frontier history held at the historic Kleffner Ranch, 5 miles east of Helena.

Events include a Wild West Town, complete with frontier craftsmen, performing arts and entertainment, wagon rides and good old fashion food as well as w...

08/14/10-08/15/10Ignite The Nites
Libby    406-293-2633

The Igniters Car Club, started in 1961, annually puts on the Igniters Ignite The Nites the 3rd weekend in August. All makes and models of cars, trucks and motorcycles are encouraged to attend.

The weekend kicks off on Friday with afternoon registration. The Poker Run is Friday afternoon and ev...

08/14/10Western Hoedown Dance and Barbecue
Malta    406-654-1037

Western Hoedown Dance and Barbecue will be held on the beautiful and historic grounds of the H.G. Robinson House and Gardens. Plan to treat yourself, dancing partner and friends to an enjoyable evening of listening and dancing to the western music of Benny Milks, Warren Taylor and Group. A deliciou...

08/14/10Annual Wine Festival
Polson    800-845-4251

The Soroptimist of Polson take great pride in hosting our Annual Wine Festival. We continue a tradition of offering fine wines from around the world and delicious hors d'oeuvres from our local eateries. The bidding at our exciting live auction gets more competitive and jovial as the evening progre...

08/14/10-08/15/10Indian Arts Showcase
Sidney    406-433-1916

Assiniboine and Sioux from the Fort Peck Indian Reservation, along with the Three Affiliated Tribes (Mandan, Hidatsa and Arikara) from the Fort Berthold Indian Reservation in North Dakota camp at Fort Union for 2 days to demonstrate the arts and crafts of the Indian people. Speakers and demonstrati...

08/14/10Huckleberry Festival
Swan Lake    406-886-2003

The Swan Lake Huckleberry Festival is an annual celebration of the elusive wild huckleberry. Witness the fierce competition of the Huckleberry Baking Contest or sample the locally made huckleberry pies offered by the Volunteer Fire Department. Enjoy the pancake breakfast, sizzling BBQ lunch. For ...

08/15/10Cruisin on Main Car Show
Bozeman    406-586-4008

The annual Cruisin on Main Car Show will take place on Main Street between Wilson and Rouse Avenues. The show will start at 9:00am and end at 3:00pm. Car enthusiasts are invited to enter their vehicles in the show - all classes are welcome! You may pre-register or register on the day of the show. Da...

08/15/10Montana Shakespeare in the Parks: A Midsummer Night's Dream
Cooke City    406-994-3901

A Midsummer Night's Dream

Demetrius and Lysander both want Hermia. Hermia only has eyes for Lysander. Hermia's father wants Demetrius for a son-in-law. Helena's unreturned love burns hot for Demetrius.
Get it? Wait -

In the forest The Faerie King & Queen are having a spat...and somehow Puck,...

08/16/10-08/17/10Montana Shakespeare in the Parks
Helena    406-994-3901

August 16: Julius Caesar
August 17: A Midsummer Night's Dream

Montana Shakespeare in the Parks is the only professional theatre program in the state producing Shakespearean plays and the only company that offers its performances FREE to the public, ensuring that all are able to attend, regardle...

08/18/10-08/23/10Crow Fair and Rodeo
Crow Agency    406-638-3896

The Annual Crow Fair Celebration it is one of the largest gatherings of the year for the Apsáalooke Nation and is considered the largest modern day American Indian encampment in the Nation. Deemed the "Teepee Capital of the World" because of the approximately 1,200 to 1,500 teepees in the encampment...

08/18/10-08/22/10Tri County Fair
Deer Lodge    406-846-2520

Southwest Montana comes together for this good old fashioned county fair featuring 5 days of festivities, livestock, exhibits, food, rodeo and a demolition derby....

08/18/10-08/22/10Northwest Montana Fair & Rodeo
Kalispell    406-758-5810

Kalispell hosts this regional gathering which involves both Commercial and Individual exhibits, 4H\FFA exhibits, 5 days and 6 nights of Inland Empire\Royal West Amusements carnival, 3 nights of PRCA Rodeo action and fireworks after rodeo, a Livestock Show & Sale, Country Western and Classic-Rock mus...

08/18/10Montana Shakespeare in the Parks: A Midsummer Night's Dream
Philipsburg    406-994-3901

A Midsummer Night's Dream

Demetrius and Lysander both want Hermia. Hermia only has eyes for Lysander. Hermia's father wants Demetrius for a son-in-law. Helena's unreturned love burns hot for Demetrius.
Get it? Wait -

In the forest The Faerie King & Queen are having a spat...and somehow Puck,...

08/18/10-08/22/10Montana Cowboy Mounted Shooting Competition Finals
Three Forks    406-763-4456

Part exhibition, part Wild West show, part competition. Authentic cowboys and cowgirls compete on horseback in a timed shooting event with 45-caliber single-action pistols for real wild West entertainment. Concessions, seating and parking is available. Visitor friendly contestants are very willing...

08/19/10-08/22/10Fallon County Fair
Baker    406-778-2451

Everyone is welcome to attend the Fallon County Fair at Baker with four fun-filled days of activities.

Attendants at the fair have much to enjoy between scheduled events. A video game company will have video games on the grounds for everyone to enjoy free of charge. A carnival will be on the mi...

08/19/10-08/21/10McCone County Fair
Circle    406-485-2605

The annual McCone County Fair includes showmanship, stick horse rodeo for preschoolers, exhibits and evening entertainment....

08/19/10-08/23/10Ten Lakes Scenic Area Volunteer Field Work
Eureka    406-243-5361

This summer, the University of Montana's Wilderness Institute will take small groups of volunteers into the Ten Lakes Wilderness Study Area and adjacent roadless areas on the Kootenai National Forest. Volunteers will work with experienced field leaders to map and monitor weeds, inventory campsites,...

08/19/10-08/22/10Western Rendezvous of Art
Helena    406-442-4263

The 32nd Annual Western Rendezvous of Art features 53 of the nation's premier artists, members of the Northwest Rendezvous Group of Artists (NWR) and invited guest artists. The Rendezvous opens Thursday at 10:00am at the Red Lion Colonial Inn. Events include a gallery art exhibit; Thursday evening b...

08/19/10-08/22/10Beartooth Rendezvous BMW Motorcycle Rally
Red Lodge    406-443-5703

The Beartooth Beemers welcomes all motorcyclists, join us in riding "the last best place" at the Beartooth Rendezvous BMW Motorcycle Rally.

Families and children are welcome. Children over 12 must register as adults. Children's meal tickets are available for those 12 and under, they don't need t...

08/19/10Montana Shakespeare in the Parks: Julius Caesar
Superior    406-994-3901

Julius Caesar

Brutus, Cassius, and other high-ranking Romans plot to murder Caesar, because they believe his ambition will lead to tyranny. The people of Rome are on their side until Antony, Caesar's right-hand man, makes a moving speech. The conspirators are driven from Rome, and two armies are ...

08/20/10-08/21/10A Day in the Country
Bozeman    406-587-8216

Friday is our Annual Day in the Country featuring mini-classes and a country picnic lunch. Pre-registration required.

Saturday is the Sweet Treat - Outdoor Quilt Display. Quilts done by the Painted Ladies Quilts at the Philipsburg Retreat are hung outside on a clothesline. Come see the great...

08/20/10-08/22/10Montana Fun Weekend
Cut Bank    406-873-8683

Montana Fun weekend includes a car show and a fly-in. Awards will be presented to the five best cars and three best airplanes. Drag races, burn out contests, airplane rides and bowling ball bombing. Food booths, entertainment, free parking, fly or drive, pancake breakfasts and more!...

08/20/10-08/22/10Chouteau County Fair
Fort Benton    406-622-5505

This annual county fair features a rodeo, concert, demolition derby and food concessions. Also featured are livestock, photography, artwork, crafts, garden and wheat production entries, 4-H exhibits and fat stock sale. The Chouteau County Fairgrounds has a canoe launch and tent/RV campground. All...

08/20/10-08/22/10Montana Pioneer and Classic Auto Club Fall Tour
Kalispell    406-252-5324

The Montana Pioneer and Classic Auto Club has over 900 members statewide which is made up of 12 active clubs. Two tours each year are hosted by the various clubs and consist of a Friday evening 'gas-light' parade, and a car tour and judging on Saturday. Usually about 60 cars participate in the even...

08/20/10-08/21/10Manhattan Potato Festival
Manhattan    406-284-4162

Friday night is a barbecue dinner. Saturday is a day of celebration held in downtown Manhattan in honor of the potato industry surrounding this community. The day includes with firemen's breakfast, parade, arts and crafts vendors, lawn mower races, car show and town dance. Big Sky Carvers hold a te...

08/20/10-08/21/10Annual Montana Knifemaker Show
Missoula    425-868-5880

The Annual Montana Knifemaker Show will feature custom made knives from makers all over the United States and many from Montana. There will be all kinds of demonstrations featuring forging, sheath making, a question and answer session on the art of custom knife making among others. We also have a ...

08/20/10Montana Shakespeare in the Parks: Julius Caesar
Plains    406-994-3901

Julius Caesar

Brutus, Cassius, and other high-ranking Romans plot to murder Caesar, because they believe his ambition will lead to tyranny. The people of Rome are on their side until Antony, Caesar's right-hand man, makes a moving speech. The conspirators are driven from Rome, and two armies are ...

08/20/10-08/22/10Big Sky Rendezvous
Troy    406-295-4358

The Big Sky Rendezvous is held at the Halfway House. Bull Lake near Troy in northwest Montana is the setting for camping, live country music, food and refreshments.

Kitchen services are provided by the Volunteer Ambulance of Bull Lake. Music starts at 1:00 pm Friday and 12:00 noon Saturday and ...

08/20/10-08/22/10A Step Back in Time: The Grand Victorian Ball for Peace 1865
Virginia City    800-829-2969

Experience a "Step Back in Time" Come to Virginia City, Montana. Learn about the influence of the Civil War in Montana's early history. Experience the fashions and customs of this era... Join us for a Victorian High Tea at the Bennett House on Friday at 3:00pm. Attend the authentic melodrama and...

08/21/10All Euro Car Show
Billings    406-245-6733

The Absaroka Region Porsche Club of America announces its third annual All Euro Car Show held at Rocky Mountain College on the Green. Registration opens at 9:00am and pre-registration is encouraged at www.clubregistration.net. Open to all European sports cars and sedans vintage or contemporary.

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08/21/10Quilts on the Lawn Quilt Show
Bozeman    406-586-6097

Quilts on the Lawn Quilt Show is a regional indoor/outdoor quilt show held at the Emerson Cultural Center. Antique quilts and a campfire memorabilia collection will be displayed inside. Hundreds of quilts with craft and food vendors are outside on the lawn. For more information go to www.quiltson...

08/21/10Stillwater Art and Wine Festival
Fishtail    406-328-4655

Stillwater Art and Wine Festival is held in the beautiful Stillwater Valley. Come and taste the wine from a selection of 30 different wines. View the art work of over 25 artists. This is sure to be an event you won't want to miss!...

08/21/10Park to Paradise Triathlon
Gardiner    307-344-2239

Park to Paradise Triathlon - Boat (8 miles) ** Bike (18 miles) ** Run (5 miles)
6 Team Categories:
Racing - men, women, and mixed (people who 'train' for the race)
Recreational - women, men, and mixed (people who look confused when you ask if they 'train')

2 Solo Categories:
Women and Men (...

08/21/10Montana Shakespeare in the Parks: A Midsummer Night's Dream
Heron    406-994-3901

A Midsummer Night's Dream

Demetrius and Lysander both want Hermia. Hermia only has eyes for Lysander. Hermia's father wants Demetrius for a son-in-law. Helena's unreturned love burns hot for Demetrius.
Get it? Wait -

In the forest The Faerie King & Queen are having a spat...and somehow Puck,...

08/21/10-08/22/10Huntley Project Threshing Bee
Huntley    406-967-6687

The annual Huntley Project Threshing Bee in Huntley features events for the whole family including steam and gas threshing, a stationary engine display, gas tractor and steam engine plowing, hay baling, binding, a saw-mill, wood planer and shingle mill, working blacksmith shop, tractor pull competit...

08/21/10-08/22/10Big Sky ACBS Annual Antique & Classic Boat Show
Lakeside    406-844-3522

Boat Show Theme: Celebrate Glacier National Park's Centennial Birthday. The Big Sky Boat Show will feature an informational display about the Park's "Classic Wood Tour Boats" that were built in and around Flathead Lake in the early 1900 hundreds.

The Boat Show is located in the village of Lakesi...

08/21/10Montana State Chili Cook-off
Manhattan    406-284-4162

Montana State Chili Cook-off is held in Manhattan. First place in Red, Green and Salsa advance to the World Chili Cook-off. Substantial price money for each category....

08/21/10-08/22/101910 Fire Commemoration: Anniversary of the Big Blow-Up
Missoula    406-826-4352

The Fires of 1910 touched individuals, families, firefighters, army personnel, communities, and indeed people worldwide during the summer of 1910. As you can see by some of the eye-witness accounts, reports and excerpts from Forest Service employees, news releases and newspaper accounts, and photos...

08/21/10Annual Polson Fly-In
Polson    406-883-4036

At the Annual Polson Fly-In the public is invited to join pilots for an exciting day of aviation activities, beginning with a pancake breakfast at 8:00am. Watch as visiting aircraft arrive and land. View some fantastic aircraft; from homebuilt, vintage, WarBirds, floatplanes, to general aviation air...

08/21/10-08/22/10Lone Tree Gun Show
Sidney    406-433-1916

Lone Tree Gun Show has grown to a new location and moved to the fall season to add an outdoor trade show that includes campers and ATVs. Of course, the antiques and coins that you expect to find at a gun show are there along with taxidermy displays and a wide variety of firearms for bird hunters to...

08/21/10Evelyn J Cameron Gala
Terry    406-635-4966

Friends and member of the Evelyn J Cameron Foundation are invited to gather in Terry Montana at the Prairie County Fairgrounds to celebrate the annual gala honoring the photographer and her works.

Come, enjoy and celebrate the legacy of Evelyn J. Cameron....

08/21/10Glacier Nordic Run
Whitefish    800-858-5439

Experience the thrill of running or walking up the Danny On Memorial Trail of Whitefish Mountain in this summer fund raiser for the Junior Nordic Ski Program. Registration is in front of the Chalet from 8:00am to 8:45am. The start time is 9:00am and awards will follow the event on the Summit House...

08/22/10Powell County Demolition Derby
Deer Lodge    406-846-2094

The Powell County Chamber of Commerce Demolition Derby is an annual even designed to excite and thrill thousands. Drivers are dedicated to destruction of all competitor's cars. Smashed beyond recognition is the bottom line. Fun and prize money is the goal. A junkyard owner's dream. This is a fu...

08/22/10Montana Shakespeare in the Parks: Julius Caesar
Libby    406-994-3901

Julius Caesar

Brutus, Cassius, and other high-ranking Romans plot to murder Caesar, because they believe his ambition will lead to tyranny. The people of Rome are on their side until Antony, Caesar's right-hand man, makes a moving speech. The conspirators are driven from Rome, and two armies are ...

08/22/10Bark in the Park
Livingston    406-222-2111

Stafford Animal Shelter's Bark in the Park is held in the Miles Bandshell Park. Families and their dogs are invited to this fundraiser which includes a walk-a-thon, dog contests and kid activities. Please join us!...

08/22/10-09/25/1035th Annual Art Auction Exhibit
Miles City    406-234-0635

The Annual Art Auction features nearly 100 original artworks by artists throughout the region. A wide variety of mediums including oil, watercolor, and acrylic paintings as well as pottery, bronze and ceramic sculpture are featured. Images range from traditional western and landscape to still lif...

08/22/10Demo Derby
Miles City    406-234-2890

The Miles City Area Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring a Demolition Derby at the Eastern Montana Fair. We will have a grudge match, a pitman race, a powder puff race, and the best paint job.

Adult admission is $6.00, children six to 12 is $3.00 and under six is free.

Come and enjoy the fun a...

08/23/10Montana Shakespeare in the Parks: A Midsummer Night's Dream
Eureka    406-994-3901

A Midsummer Night's Dream

Demetrius and Lysander both want Hermia. Hermia only has eyes for Lysander. Hermia's father wants Demetrius for a son-in-law. Helena's unreturned love burns hot for Demetrius.
Get it? Wait -

In the forest The Faerie King & Queen are having a spat...and somehow Puck,...

08/24/10Montana Shakespeare in the Parks: Julius Caesar
Kalispell    406-994-3901

Julius Caesar

Brutus, Cassius, and other high-ranking Romans plot to murder Caesar, because they believe his ambition will lead to tyranny. The people of Rome are on their side until Antony, Caesar's right-hand man, makes a moving speech. The conspirators are driven from Rome, and two armies are ...

08/24/10-08/28/10National Fly Fishing Show
West Yellowstone    406-222-9369

West Yellowstone has to be one of the all time favorite locations for the FFF annual gathering. You can bring the entire family and be assured of finding many things to do that fly fishing enthusiasts as well as family members can enjoy.

One of the great things about the Fly Fishing Fair is tha...

08/26/10-08/29/10Jefferson County Fair and Rodeo
Boulder    406-225-4025

A Fair of the Heart, old fashioned county fair in beautiful rural Montana. Live music, exhibits, contests, concessions and carousel on Saturday and Sunday. On Saturday there is a parade at noon, baked goods auction, barbecue and barn dance. Fun for the whole family. Thursday is the In-County Rode...

08/26/10Montana Shakespeare in the Parks: A Midsummer Night's Dream
Charlo    406-994-3901

A Midsummer Night's Dream

Demetrius and Lysander both want Hermia. Hermia only has eyes for Lysander. Hermia's father wants Demetrius for a son-in-law. Helena's unreturned love burns hot for Demetrius.
Get it? Wait -

In the forest The Faerie King & Queen are having a spat...and somehow Puck,...

08/26/10-08/29/10Lincoln County Fair
Eureka    406-296-3471

The Lincoln County Fair is held in the Tobacco Valley with Eureka as its center in the northern part of the county, just seven miles from the Canadian border. 'Small town, home town, country, low key' are the descriptions used for the fair. Locals and returning transplants from other areas come to...

08/26/10Montana Shakespeare in the Parks: Julius Caesar
Hamilton    406-994-3901

Julius Caesar

Brutus, Cassius, and other high-ranking Romans plot to murder Caesar, because they believe his ambition will lead to tyranny. The people of Rome are on their side until Antony, Caesar's right-hand man, makes a moving speech. The conspirators are driven from Rome, and two armies are ...

08/26/10-08/29/10Big Sky Classic Derby and Futurity
Kalispell    406-949-0328

Big Sky Classic Derby and Futurity presented by Montana Reining Horse Association with over $25,000 added is one of the largest reining horse shows in the Northwest. This event brings horses and riders from the western United States and Canada together for the most exciting event in the western rid...

08/26/10-08/29/10Eastern Montana Fair
Miles City    406-234-3848

Eastern Montana Fair is made up of Custer and six surrounding counties. Attendance runs about 14,000 for four days. There is lots of free midway entertainment, rodeo, concert, demolition derby, fireworks, carnival, exhibits (4-H and open) tractor-pull, and commercial exhibits. Midway entertainment ...

08/27/10-08/29/10Krinklehorn Pass Volunteer Field Work
Eureka    406-243-5361

This summer, the University of Montana's Wilderness Institute will take small groups of volunteers into the Ten Lakes Wilderness Study Area and adjacent roadless areas on the Kootenai National Forest. Volunteers will work with experienced field leaders to map and monitor weeds, inventory campsites,...

08/27/10-08/29/10Think Local - Summer 's Last Art Blast
Kalispell    406-261-3874

THINK LOCAL, a 3-day art fair, is a juried fine art and designer craft show of artists from all over Montana. There will be 60 booths offering handcrafted arts & crafts, along with great food and music, all in a beautiful park setting. Cost is free!...

08/27/10-08/28/10People's Center Annual Artist Market
Pablo    406-675-0160

The People's Center will be hosting the Annual Artist Market at the People's Center in Pablo. Free, no admission to this event. Artists are invited to attend and participate in the market. Please call 406-675-0660 for more information....

08/27/10Montana Shakespeare in the Parks: A Midsummer Night's Dream
Seeley Lake    406-994-3901

A Midsummer Night's Dream

Demetrius and Lysander both want Hermia. Hermia only has eyes for Lysander. Hermia's father wants Demetrius for a son-in-law. Helena's unreturned love burns hot for Demetrius.
Get it? Wait -

In the forest The Faerie King & Queen are having a spat...and somehow Puck,...

08/27/10-08/28/10Blues Fest
Virginia City    406-843-5700

The two day Blues Festival in Virginia City starts Friday night at 9:00pm and continues Saturday from 9:00pm to 1:00am. Enjoy great blues music!

Friday: 9:00pm - 1:00am Blues Band
Saturday: 9:00pm - 1:00am Blues Band...

08/27/10-08/29/10Wibaux County Fair
Wibaux    406-796-2486

The Wibaux County Fair features a night show on Friday night, a NRA/NWRA/NDRA rodeo on Saturday evening and a Demolition Derby/Bump-N-Run on Sunday afternoon. 4-H and open class judging Friday and Saturday. Food booths all three days and a parade through town Sunday. There is also 4-H livestock s...

08/28/10-09/05/10Crown of the Continent Guitar Foundation Workshop and Festival
Bigfork    406-837-2574

Crown of the Continent Guitar Foundation Workshop and Festival will include a week-long workshop and 3 public concerts:

*Saturday, August 28th 8:00pm - 10:30pm at the O'Shaughnessy Cultural Arts Center featuring Alex DeGrassi.
*Friday, September 3rd 8:00pm - 10:30pm at the Flathead Lake Lodge fe...

08/28/10Boulder Car Show
Boulder    406-465-2106

Classic cars will travel through Boulder. The Boulder Car Show is held in Veterans Park. Approximately 100 classic and antique cars are expected to be on display.

Concessions, music, poker walk and more is planned for the day.

Registration: 9:00am - 11:30am
Judging: 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Awards:...

08/28/10-10/31/10Bridger Mountains Raptor Migration
Bozeman    800-726-4295

Hawk Watch International (HWI) began full-season, fall migration counts at this site in southwestern Montana in 1991, with standardized, single-site counts commencing in 1992. This ongoing effort monitors long-term trends in populations of raptors using this northern portion of the Rocky Mountain Fl...

08/28/10-08/29/10Old Settlers Days
Clyde Park    406-686-4796

Old Settlers Days is an old-time family celebration. The two day festival features a parade, bake sales, vendor selling, foot race, barbecue, dance and fun and games for everyone. On Saturday, there will be a Fireman's breakfast at 7:00am and other events during the day include conversations with ...

08/28/10Dixon Melon Day
Dixon    406-246-0045

Dixon Melon Day provides fun for the entire family. Activities include a Parade, 1 mile, 2 mile, 3 mile run/walk, food booths, old time kids and adult games, live entertainment, silent auction, farmer Olympics, horseshoes, little buckaroo rodeo and the best melons in western Montana. Also a 3 on 3 ...

08/28/10The Bull Thing
Eureka    406-882-4444

The Bull Thing is the big attraction at the Lincoln County Fair. This event is strictly bull riding and the big purse draws top bull riders by invitation from all over Montana, the U.S. and Canada....

08/28/10Fromberg Old West Day
Fromberg    406-668-7773

A community festival celebrating the history of ranching, farming and industry in the Clark's Fork Valley. In addition to cowboy and western culture, the valley was home to a brick factory, pickle factory, flax mill and orchards. Join us for family fun.

Events include:
Farmer's Market
Cook-Of...

08/28/10-08/29/10Annual Missoula Dressage Competition and Championships
Missoula    406-258-6467

This annual dressage competition is open to competitors from all over the United States and Canada who wish their horses to be judged by a national level judge and who may also wish to compete for national horse or rider awards.

Dressage competition is the fastest growing horse competition in Ame...

08/28/10-08/29/10River City Roots Fest
Missoula    406-543-4238

Our region's largest arts and music festival showcasing Western Montana's gem: Downtown Missoula. A unique public/private partnership, this event celebrates Downtown's success and provides an opportunity to highlight some of Missoula's most recently-developed attractions.

Musical entertainment wi...

08/28/10Annual People's Center Celebration and Pow-wow
Pablo    406-675-0160

Annual People's Center Celebration and Pow-wow In Pablo, Montana at the center grounds.

Discounted Museum admissions for the day and traditional Native American dancing, drumming and singing from 4pm to 8pm. Vendors of beadwork, local art, and food will be on hand. Everyone welcome, no admission ...

08/28/10-08/29/1042nd Annual Beartooth Run and Beartooth Ride
Red Lodge    406-425-0698

To better insure the safety of participants and volunteers during the 42nd Annual BEARTOOTH RUN and BEARTOOTH RIDE the Montana Department of Transportation has asked the official host organization, Beartooth Events, to make major changes in policies and venues.

The races will be held on Saturday...

08/28/10MonDak Harvest Fest
Sidney    406-433-1916

The MonDak Harvest Fest is an antique tractor and pickup pulling contest. Also included is a kids' pedal pull and motor bike training. A show and shine car show is held in the afternoon....

08/28/10Pineneedle Stampede - A Foot Race
West Yellowstone    406-646-7744

Run or walk! This is a relaxed race and a great family event. As summer moves into spectacular fall, it feels like a celebration. A festival atmosphere prevails as walkers and runner from all over the area gather to test themselves on 6K and 10K events. There is a kid's race too! The traffic-fr...

08/28/10Snow Brewfest
Whitefish    406-253-9192

Support the SNOW bus at the Annual Brewfest at the Whitefish Mountain Resort. Try Montana micro brews, listen to great music and enjoy the day. The SNOW bus will be running from Whitefish. Check http://www.bigmtncommercial.org for additional information....

08/28/10Big Hole Cow Pasture Golf Tournament
Wisdom    406-689-3800

Big Hole Cow Pasture Golf Tournament is a golf tournament in a pasture in the Big Hole Valley. Held annually.

Golf Car Parade: Prize for the 'Most Original Golf Cart' and 'Most Original Golf Attire'. Prizes for the closest to the hole for men and women. Prizes for the longest drive for men and ...

08/29/10Annual Foundation For Community Care Benefit Golf Tournament
Sidney    406-488-2273

Bringing golfers of all skill levels together on teams creates a great format for fun. Since final scores will be net and based on a modified Callaway scoring equation, you can create you own 6 person team, partial team, or register individually and be placed on a team by the Sidney Country Club Pro...

08/29/10Montana Shakespeare in the Parks: Julius Caesar
St Ignatius    406-994-3901

Julius Caesar

Brutus, Cassius, and other high-ranking Romans plot to murder Caesar, because they believe his ambition will lead to tyranny. The people of Rome are on their side until Antony, Caesar's right-hand man, makes a moving speech. The conspirators are driven from Rome, and two armies are ...

08/31/10-09/06/10Beaverhead County Fair
Dillon    406-925-3645

The fairgrounds are busy the whole week of the fair with carnival, 4-H Rodeo, Horse Show, Stock Horse Show, Ranch Sorting, Team Roping, Team Branding and open livestock shows. Karaoke, competition and 4-H Divisions.

For more information visit our website....

08/31/10-09/01/10Montana Shakespeare in the Parks
Missoula    406-994-3901

August 31: A Midsummer Night's Dream
September 1: Julius Caesar

Montana Shakespeare in the Parks is the only professional theatre program in the state producing Shakespearean plays and the only company that offers its performances FREE to the public, ensuring that all are able to attend, regard...

08/31/10-09/05/10Sanders County Fair and Rodeo
Plains    406-826-3202

An old fashioned country fair, one you'd see in a Norman Rockwell painting. There is no charge to enter the fairgrounds. Agricultural exhibits abound with locals displaying their talents, green thumbs and individuality. PRCA-sanctioned rodeos and Bull Riding; arena cross motorcycle event for the y...

09/01/10-09/02/10Snow Equipment Rodeo
Billings    800-541-6671

The Snow Equipment Rodeo allows operators to test their skills on snowplow, front-end loader, backhoe, and motorgrader.

Contestants are required to operate equipment properly and safely, demonstrating their knowledge of safety and possible hazards. The three parts of the competition include writ...

09/01/10-09/04/10Ravalli County Fair
Hamilton    406-363-3411

Ravalli County is nestled between the Bitterroot and Sapphire Mountain Ranges, offering visitors spectacular panoramic views. World renowned for its trout fishing, it also offers hiking, camping, hunting and many other year round outdoor activities. Highway 93, a Rand McNally selected scenic highw...

09/01/10-09/06/10Milk River Wagon Train
Malta    406-654-1720

The oldest continuous wagon train in the west pulls out on its 40th excursion. No fees or registration, just days of good wholesome outdoors fun with horses, teams, wagons, barbecue and people who love 'em all.

Contact wagon masters: Craig Mangis - 654-1720, or Rusty Pray - 654-1383....

09/02/10Montana Shakespeare in the Parks: A Midsummer Night's Dream
Manhattan    406-994-3901

A Midsummer Night's Dream

Demetrius and Lysander both want Hermia. Hermia only has eyes for Lysander. Hermia's father wants Demetrius for a son-in-law. Helena's unreturned love burns hot for Demetrius.
Get it? Wait -

In the forest The Faerie King & Queen are having a spat...and somehow Puck,...

09/02/10-09/05/10Poplar Indian Days
Poplar    406-768-7623

Poplar Indian Days is a Pow Wow, which is a celebration of native culture and traditions through dancing, food, crafts, and fellowship with one another. All members of the General Public are welcome to participate or spectate.

Poplar Indian Days will always be held during Labor Day weekend, Fr...

09/03/10-09/06/10Ashland Labor Day Powwow
Ashland    406-784-2883

The arbor on U.S. Highway 212 between Ashland and the St. Labre Mission comes alive during the Labor Day weekend. Drummers and dancers from many tribes participate. Booths are set up for food vendors and Native American art and beadwork. Giveaways, gourd dancing and hand games are part of the fes...

09/03/10Chili Cook-off
Big Sky    406-995-2742

30 contestants compete to make the best chili in Big Sky. Put on your western duds and come join us for an evening of good food, music and a raffle of various items donated by the community....

09/03/10-09/05/10Big Sky Polka Festival
Billings    406-656-7470

The Big Sky Polka Festival will hold its Annual Event on Labor Day Weekend. Truly the largest dance festival in the entire Rocky Mountain northwest region. This event draws dancing folk from thirty states and Canada.

The event takes place at a large decorated ballroom with a wood dance floor....

09/03/10-09/04/10Burn the Point Classic Car Show and Parade
Billings    406-248-9295

Classic muscle cars from the 60's and 70's as well as finely restored classics from the early days of automotive history all come back to the streets where it all began-Downtown Billings. Burn the Point means cruising and cruising means oldies music, tough cars and shiny new paint jobs on very old ...

09/03/10-09/04/10Ennis on the Madison Fly Fishing Festival
Ennis    406-682-3148

Tie one on! Celebrate fly fishing in Ennis. Join us for an event that celebrates fly fishing and the town of Ennis on the Madison River.

The mission of the Ennis on the Madison Fly Fishing Festival is to create a venue for fly fishermen to meet and share their wide variety of interests, skills,...

09/03/10Montana Shakespeare in the Parks: A Midsummer Night's Dream
Gardiner    406-994-3901

A Midsummer Night's Dream

Demetrius and Lysander both want Hermia. Hermia only has eyes for Lysander. Hermia's father wants Demetrius for a son-in-law. Helena's unreturned love burns hot for Demetrius.
Get it? Wait -

In the forest The Faerie King & Queen are having a spat...and somehow Puck,...

09/03/10-09/05/10Annual Saco Fun Day Celebration
Saco    406-527-3434

Saco Fun Days is an annual event on Labor Day weekend, sponsored by the Saco Area Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture. It was started in 1963 by early members of the Chamber as a way to promote Saco and the surrounding area.

Fun Day begins on Friday night with a pot luck pork BBQ with meat produ...

09/03/10-09/19/10First Peoples Buffalo Jump Atlatl Competition and Mammoth Hunt
Ulm    406-866-2217

First Peoples Buffalo Jump Atlatl Competition and Mammoth Hunt: Come have some fun with an ancient spear throwing/hunting device. This 8,000 year-old weapon was the prehistoric person's primary means of obtaining fresh game. Learn about the weapon and its history as well as how to throw it. Stat...

09/03/10-09/04/10Stargazing Under the Caverns Sky
Whitehall    406-287-3541

Lewis & Clark Caverns State Park's special event combines stargazing and a family campout. Come early to set up a campsite before the scheduled program, which will last well into the late hours of the night. Using telescopes, a narrater will present an interpretation of the evening sky to provide ...

09/04/10Absarokee Farmers Market CPC
Absarokee    406-322-5604

The Cobblestone Preservation Committee sponsors the Farmers Market, Saturday of Labor Day Weekend. We have the venders gather at the elementary school grounds starting at 7:00am until 9:00am at which time they can begin to sell. We furnish electrical hookups if necessary. We have a fee for spaces...

09/04/10Quilt Show
Absarokee    406-328-7123

Free annual Quilt Show sponsored by the Stillwater Quilters of Absarokee. Over 100 quilts and quilted items shown....

09/04/10-09/05/10Montana State O-Mok-See
Big Sandy    406-458-3860

The Montana State O-Mok-See is to be held Labor Day Weekend! Hosted by Smith Valley Saddle Club. ADMISSION IS FREE!

The Word O-Mok-See was the Indian way of saying "Speed Games on Horseback."
Smith Valley Saddle Club of Kalispell, will host the 2008 Montana State O-Mok-See. It will be held at ...

09/04/10Big Sky Mountainfest
Big Sky    800-548-4486

Big Sky Mountainfest will be held at the Mountain Village in Big Sky on Saturday of the Labor Day Weekend. Music, food and merchants....

09/04/10Nightmare Hill Climb
Billings    406-656-9960

Billings Motorcycle Club is known for promoting extreme, western-style hill climbing and now we have added a new dimension by running the big bikes under the lights. The temperatures are cooler but the bikes get hotter and faster. Over 200 rider entries will make this an awe inspiring event for fa...

09/04/10John Colter Run
Bozeman    800-332-4574

The John Colter Run at the Missouri Headwater State Park commemorates John Colter's famous trek across Montana. This is a cross country foot race. So, put on your running shoes and join the group for a unique and fun outdoor activity. Trace the steps of John Colter and his escape from the Blackfee...

09/04/10-09/05/10Powder River Quarter Horse Breeders Sale & Futurity
Broadus    406-436-2335

Powder River Quarter Horse Breeders Sale & Futurity is always held Saturday and Sunday the first weekend in September. This is a quarter horse sale and futurity events for horses. Includes events for yearlings through mature horses.

Offered in the sale are approximately 100 head of top quality ...

09/04/10-09/06/10Labor Day Wagon Train
Culbertson    406-790-0600

Relive the days of homesteaders in this annual gathering hosted by the Culbertson Saddle Club. Each year hundreds of people enjoy riding across the prairie and dancing out under the stars. Fee includes meals, hay, beverages and entertainment.

This is an ideal opportunity to see just what our an...

09/04/10-09/06/10Boardwalk Arts & Crafts Festival
Dillon    406-683-5511

Boardwalk Arts & Crafts Festival - "Dillon Up-Close & Personal" Experience the vast number of local, regionally and worldwide artists who will feature their work at the Beaverhead Museum Depot. The festival will include live music and art displays throughout downtown Dillon. Taste of Dillon will o...

09/04/10-09/06/10Montana's Biggest Weekend
Dillon    406-683-5771

Aptly described as "Montana's Biggest Weekend", the Dillon Jaycee Labor Day Rodeo, Concert, Fair & Parade provides an exciting and colorful end to summer. The arena action lures America's top riders and ropers, matched against the toughest rodeo stock in two days of heart-stopping action. The fairgr...

09/04/1018th Annual Show and Shine Car Show
Essex    406-888-5040

Essex's Labor Day celebration is highlighted by the Annual Show and Shine Car Show open to all cars. There is a poker run on Sunday, voting for your favorite car, a barbecue and a dance. This is a family event that includes pig roast, barbecue, beer garden, trophies and prizes. Winner of show go...

09/04/10-09/07/10Helmville Labor Day Rodeo
Helmville    406-288-3273

The Helmville Labor Day Rodeo is the biggest little rodeo in Montana. Sunday features the top six bareback riders in the NRA and Monday features the top six saddle bronc riders in the NRA. Enjoy dancing at the Helmville Community Hall on Sunday night from 9 pm to 2 am.

Enjoy hamburger, pop and be...

09/04/10Montana Shakespeare in the Parks: Julius Caesar
Laurel    406-994-3901

Julius Caesar

Brutus, Cassius, and other high-ranking Romans plot to murder Caesar, because they believe his ambition will lead to tyranny. The people of Rome are on their side until Antony, Caesar's right-hand man, makes a moving speech. The conspirators are driven from Rome, and two armies are ...

09/04/10Chief Plenty Coups Day of Honor
Pryor    406-252-1289

This day of cultural sharing at this great Crow chief's home includes speakers, drummers and dancers; tours of the chief's house, medicine spring, and gravesite; and concludes with a buffalo feast. A craft fair is also being planned. All people are invited to participate in the Chief's great legac...

09/04/10Red Lodge Fun Run for Charities
Red Lodge    406-425-0492

The Red Lodge Fun Run! Race starts in the historic downtown Red Lodge, at the base of the Beartooth Mountains! We do hope you will join us in making The Red Lodge Fun Run even bigger! We expect over 1,000 participants. The Fun Run is a festive, outdoor event that serves as a community-wide fund-r...

09/04/10-09/06/10Living History Weekend
Sidney    406-433-1916

Living History Weekend - muzzleloaders encampment for three days at Fort Union. Part of each day is spent on a building project for the fort. Beginning at 8:00pm each evening, every 15 minutes, groups of 25 tour the fort, confronted by period scenes. The last tour ends at 10:00pm....

09/04/10Labor Day Horseback Poker Ride
Virginia City    800-829-2969

Saddle up the horses and put on your poker face! The Labor Day Horseback Poker Ride is in Virginia City. This year's poker ride is sponsored by the Virginia City Area Chamber of Commerce. Registration for the Poker Ride is 8:30am-10:00am at the Bale of Hay Saloon. Admission is $15 per rider. First ...

09/04/10Huckleberry Hillclimb
Whitefish    800-858-5439

The Huckleberry Hillclimb is the final event in the Summer Biking Season. You had better done your time on your bikeseat, because the 'Huckleberry Hillclimb' requires riders to climb all the way to the summit from the bottom of the Big Mountain road.

The format is simple - a mass start at the bot...

09/05/10Bigfork's Annual Rumble in the Bay Car Show
Bigfork    406-837-5888

Bigfork's Annual Rumble in the Bay Car Show is held over Labor Day Weekend. Sunday - Show & Shine in downtown Bigfork on Electric Avenue. Events include a poker walk, costume contest, 50/50, raffles and lots of trophies to be awarded. All makes and models welcome. For registration form, event detail...

09/05/10Founder's Day
Red Lodge    406-446-3667

The Carbon County Historical Society & Museum announces the creation of an annual celebration event, named Founder's Day, to honor individuals, organizations, and businesses that laid the cornerstones on which Carbon County stands today.

This event will round out each Labor Day weekend by filling...

09/05/10'Running of the Sheep' Sheep Drive
Reed Point    406-326-2315

The Reed Point Community Club's annual 'Great Montana Sheep Drive' features hundreds of sturdy Montana bred woolies charging down the six blocks of the main street in an event some say is matched only by the Running of the Bulls in Pamplona, Spain. The event also has a parade including the Shriner'...

09/05/10-09/06/10Labor Day PRCA Rodeo
White Sulphur Springs    406-547-3353

PRCA Rodeo action in the Smith River Valley, sponsored by Meagher County Rodeo Club. Sunday and Monday - parade at 11:00am.

Over 57 years of rodeo in White Sulphur Springs! An exciting time in our area. Reunions are scheduled at this time. The entire population has a part in this two day event...

09/06/10Big N Rich Bulldogging Jackpot
Dillon    406-683-2255

Big N Rich Bulldogging Jackpot is a rodeo event for Montana cowboys....

09/06/10Labor Day Arts Fair
Red Lodge    406-446-1370

This fair features 80+ artists' booths displaying and selling bead work, pottery, paintings, sculptures, photography and more. Free, live entertainment throughput the day consists of fiddlers, belly dancers, folk musicians and more. Food booths, concession stand and picnic tables for lunch, snacks...

09/06/10Montana Shakespeare in the Parks: Julius Caesar
Townsend    406-994-3901

Julius Caesar

Brutus, Cassius, and other high-ranking Romans plot to murder Caesar, because they believe his ambition will lead to tyranny. The people of Rome are on their side until Antony, Caesar's right-hand man, makes a moving speech. The conspirators are driven from Rome, and two armies are ...

09/07/10Montana Shakespeare in the Parks: A Midsummer Night's Dream
Hot Springs    406-994-3901

A Midsummer Night's Dream

Demetrius and Lysander both want Hermia. Hermia only has eyes for Lysander. Hermia's father wants Demetrius for a son-in-law. Helena's unreturned love burns hot for Demetrius.
Get it? Wait -

In the forest The Faerie King & Queen are having a spat...and somehow Puck,...

09/08/10Montana Shakespeare in the Parks: A Midsummer Night's Dream
Anaconda    406-994-3901

A Midsummer Night's Dream

Demetrius and Lysander both want Hermia. Hermia only has eyes for Lysander. Hermia's father wants Demetrius for a son-in-law. Helena's unreturned love burns hot for Demetrius.
Get it? Wait -

In the forest The Faerie King & Queen are having a spat...and somehow Puck,...

09/09/10Montana Shakespeare in the Parks: Julius Caesar
Deer Lodge    406-994-3901

Julius Caesar

Brutus, Cassius, and other high-ranking Romans plot to murder Caesar, because they believe his ambition will lead to tyranny. The people of Rome are on their side until Antony, Caesar's right-hand man, makes a moving speech. The conspirators are driven from Rome, and two armies are ...

09/09/10-09/11/10Northwest Montana Arms Collectors Fall Gun Show
Kalispell    406-755-3980

Large display of guns, antique, and modern and accessories for sale. Custom western jewelry, knives, and art....

09/09/10-09/23/10First Nations Education Series
Ulm    406-866-2217

Park staff and volunteers will present afternoon hour-long programs throughout September. The 'First Nations Education Series' is part of First Peoples Buffalo Jump Culture Days, but this series is geared towards adults and older children rather than 5th and 6th grade students. Specific topics wil...

09/09/10Taste of Whitefish
Whitefish    406-862-3501

Indian Summer is the perfect time for an open-air and indoor culinary extravaganza. The Taste of Whitefish is Northwest Montana's premier food event!! The Taste of Whitefish features fine cuisine from more than twenty area restaurants, as well as beer, wine and non-alcoholic beverages, and live mu...

09/10/10-09/12/10Anaconda Wildlife Expo
Anaconda    406-560-3416

The Anaconda Wildlife Expo is an annual event and is coming into its 7th year. It is quickly becoming a 'Need to see' art expo and has caught the eye of many art collectors throughout the country. Many award winning artists from around Montana as well as from other states are featured here, 35 in a...

09/10/10 Annual Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament
Big Sky    800-943-4111

Mark your calendars; the Big Sky Chamber of Commerce is gearing up for its upcoming annual golf tournament at the Big Sky Golf Course with a shot-gun start at 12:30pm. Then entry fee for the tournament is $90 per person or $350 per team, which includes 18 holes of golf, carts, and drinks during the...

09/10/10-06/19/11Billings Studio Theatre
Billings    406-248-1141

Billings Studio Theatre is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing quality entertainment at an affordable price. The Billings Studio Theatre was established in 1953.

The theatre has grown considerable since its early days and its modes beginnings. Over 500 volunteers involve themselves ...

09/10/10-09/12/10Fall Home Improvement Show
Billings    800-303-3114

Billings only Fall Home Improvement. The Fall Show features 400 exhibits in a 75,000 square foot exhibit area. The show is always held the first weekend after Labor Day and will be expanding to the Expo Center - Metra Park. Exhibitors display home improvement ideas, products and services for the ...

09/10/10-09/11/10Stitch & Chatter Quilt Show
Broadus    406-436-2126

Stitch & Chatter Quilt Show has quilted articles of all kinds, handmade on display with judging by People's Choice. Door prizes, youth awards, raffles and refreshments available. Demonstrations will be given by local artisans throughout the day. 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place prizes will be awarded in e...

09/10/10Montana Shakespeare in the Parks: A Midsummer Night's Dream
Butte    406-994-3901

A Midsummer Night's Dream

Demetrius and Lysander both want Hermia. Hermia only has eyes for Lysander. Hermia's father wants Demetrius for a son-in-law. Helena's unreturned love burns hot for Demetrius.
Get it? Wait -

In the forest The Faerie King & Queen are having a spat...and somehow Puck,...

09/10/10-09/11/10North American Indian Alliance Pow Wow
Butte    406-782-0461

Butte hosts this annual celebration of Native American Dancing, food and music. There are vendors with Native American jewelry, bead work and other traditional items....

09/10/10Annual Ennis Arts Associations Dinner and Silent Auction
Ennis    406-570-0711

Ennis Arts Association's 15th Annual "Evening Over The Mountains" Artist Appreciation Dinner & Silent Auction: Banditos Restaurant in Virginia City with the Artist Reception and Silent Auction starting at 5:30pm followed by Dinner at 7:00pm. Proceeds go to support art-related community projects. Res...

09/10/10-09/11/10Glasgow Homecoming Festival Weekend
Glasgow    406-228-2222

The Glasgow Area Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture will be hosting the Saskatoon Police Pipe Band during the Glasgow Scottie Homecoming, Festival weekend. The band will take part in the Scottie Homecoming Parade on Friday at 2:30, the Scottie Booster Club tailgate party at GHS at 6:00, and performin...

09/10/10River's Edge Trail - Blues & Brews
Great Falls    406-788-3313

Considered as Great Falls' best party the 14th Annual Blues & Brews fund raiser for the River's Edge Trail will feature great food, a selection of micro brew and domestic beers and the best regional and national blues artist we can find. The event provides match funds for state and federal trail gr...

09/10/10-09/11/10Montana Trappers Association State Convention
Lewistown    406-376-3178

Gathering of Trappers to show, trade, yearly awards, banquet. Open to all. Trapping demonstrations, contests, fur fashion show, dealer booths offering everything from jewelry to trapping lures. 10 prize raffle drawing and auction....

09/10/10-09/12/10Libby Nordicfest
Libby    406-293-2440

The Libby community celebrates its Scandinavian Heritage every year on the second weekend in September. Libby Nordicfest is a gala affair featuring Scandinavian foods, a juried craft show, traditional folk costumes, free outdoor entertainment, a quilt show, concerts, music and arts. There are spec...

09/10/10-09/12/10Beartooth Run to the Sun
Red Lodge    406-860-6513

Come to the 2nd Annual Beartooth Run to the Sun Vintage Rally. This family friendly event with free admission to spectators includes a Welcome Shindig, Scenic Poker Cruise, Parade, and Car Show Finale. Come on down and get a look at the finest show cars around!

Welcome Shindig - Red Lodge Ales p...

09/11/10-09/12/10Fall Classic Motocross Race
Billings    406-656-9960

The Fall Classic Motocross Race marks almost a decade of great fall racing at Billings Motorcycle Club. Almost three hundred motorcycle riders will come out to test themselves one last time before winter sets in. The jumps are big, the turns are deep and the speeds are fast as some of Montana and ...

09/11/10Rimrock Opera: Opera on the Avenue - Auction of Arias
Billings    406-671-2214

Meet and mingle with the cast of "The Merry Widow" over select wines and sumptuous desserts. Bid for your choice of arias by your favorite artist, and enjoy a dazzling program of the winning selections.

Rimrock Opera Company, Billings MT, will hold its annual Auction of Arias Saturday, Septembe...

09/11/10-09/12/10Boulder Music & Art Festival
Boulder    406-465-2106

Join the FREE fun as musicians perform in Veterans Park on Boulder's Main Street all afternoon. A mix of locals and professionals from elsewhere in the state will entertain while local artists display their works. There is no charge for the festival. Vendors will offer food and non-alcoholic beve...

09/11/10-09/12/10Medicine Rocks Buffalo Shoot
Ekalaka    406-775-6705

Medicine Rocks Buffalo Shoot The Medicine Rocks Buffalo Shoot is an annual contest using lever-action, .22 rifle and revolvers on Saturday. Sunday features the long-range buffalo rifle match. The shooting event uses steel animal silhouettes at ranges from 25 to 800 yards. Period clothing is encoura...

09/11/10Oktoberfest
Glasgow    406-228-2222

Fun family day in downtown Glasgow. The day will include pancake breakfast, vendors, pumpkin carving contest, pie and hotdog eating contest, outhouse races, tug a war, a children's parade. The NE Children's Museum will have a vendor booth with kids learning activities. There will be a farmers mark...

09/11/10-09/12/10NW Montana Antique Power Ass'n Threshing Bee
Kalispell    406-756-5577

This event features steam threshing, steam plowing, antique tractors and engines, daily Parade of Power, shingle making, miniature steam train rides, running sawmill, music and entertainment. Lunch available and handicap transportation on grounds....

09/11/10Annual Montana State Chokecherry Festival
Lewistown    866-912-3980

The Chokecherry, a small, maroon-colored fruit with a puckery taste that grows wild in Montana, will reign supreme on the first Saturday after Labor Day. It's a time of wholesome fun for everyone from tiny tykes to Grandpa.

Growing in popularity each year, the Chokecherry festival is attended by...

09/11/10-09/12/10Travelers' Rest Brigade 205th Anniversary
Lolo    406-273-4253

Travelers' Rest Brigade - Commemorate the 205th anniversary of Lewis and Clark's arrival to Treaveler's Rest. Local re-enactors will be on hand to demonstrate historical firearms, leather work, brain tanning and other skills of the era.

Check www.travelersrest.org for more information....

09/11/10High Plains Classic Car Show
Miles City    406-234-1410

The car club has offered people a chance to enjoy and reminisce of times gone by with this outdoor event for over 20 years. Bring your vehicles, old or new, and participate in the fun. There is an entry fee for the participants but the spectators are free. $20.00 includes one supper and additiona...

09/11/10Miner’s Union Day
Philipsburg    406-859-5125

It's time for Philipsburg to once again celebrate Montana's rich mining heritage with the Annual Miner's Union Picnic and Mining Competition. Please accept our invitation to join us and to celebrate Montana's miners and mining history.

The day's scheduled events will be enjoyed by young and old ...

09/11/10NorthWest HoneyFest
Stevensville    406-777-3773

NorthWest HoneyFest is a brand new event to our area. The event will feature educational efforts regarding bees and their importance, products made from honey and bee products. There will be a gala event involving food vendors, a contest, music and other festivities. Be watching the website for up...

09/11/10Montana Shakespeare in the Parks: Julius Caesar
White Sulphur Springs    406-994-3901

Julius Caesar

Brutus, Cassius, and other high-ranking Romans plot to murder Caesar, because they believe his ambition will lead to tyranny. The people of Rome are on their side until Antony, Caesar's right-hand man, makes a moving speech. The conspirators are driven from Rome, and two armies are ...

09/11/10-09/12/1030th Whitefish Men's Soccer Games
Whitefish    406-862-5154 (work)

Started in 1981, the annual Whitefish Men's Soccer Tournament is Montana's largest and oldest adult soccer tournament. Each team is guaranteed a minimum of four games against competition from British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Washington, Alaska and Montana. The emphasis is on attractive, s...

09/12/10Farm Festival
Bozeman    406-994-6054

Farm Festival

Come visit the Living History Farm during the harvest season and enjoy the heirloom and the Native American gardens once more before the frosts come. Learn some of the crafts, skills and children's games from our homestead heritage. There will be blacksmithing, cooking, and texti...

09/12/10Circle Rifle Club Turkey Shoot
Circle    406-485-2539

Circle Rifle Club Turkey Shoot is held annually the second Sunday in September at 10:00am. Lunch will be available. There is trap shooting, target rifle shooting, pistol shooting and 22 shooting for kids. This is a day of fun shooting events and something for the whole family....

09/12/10Historic Bell Street Bridge Day
Glendive    406-377-5601

A day of outdoor family fun with non-stop live entertainment, children's activities, wagon rides, historical tours, food and drinks, a motorcycle contest, fly-over, duck race, craft fair and more. This event celebrates the preservation and birthday of the Historic Bell Street Bridge over the Yellow...

09/12/10Germanfest
Missoula    406-532-3240

The Germanfest, an annual ethnic heritage celebration that highlights Missoula's Sister City relationship with Neckargemund, one of the oldest communities in Germany. The celebration is held in the Pavilion at Caras Park alongside the Clark Fork River in downtown Missoula. A typical program includ...

09/12/10Utica Day Fair
Utica    406-423-5364

Utica Day Fair features booths of arts, crafts and food. Home made pie and coffee available for a small fee. Inclement weather site is the Hobson School. Cozy but friendly!! Raffle includes items from each of our members that have been incorporated into many gift baskets. In addition the sponso...

09/12/10What The Hay
Utica    406-423-5800

The year 2010 marks the twenty-first consecutive "What the Hay" Event. Started as a good-natured "spoof" between two neighboring ranchers, this event has now become a nationally recognized celebration and in 2003 was named as Montana's Tourist Event of the Year.

This event now sponsored by The F...

09/15/10-09/17/10Montana Academy of Living History
Deer Lodge    406-846-3111

The Montana Academy of Living History, presents outstanding workshops at the fabulous Old Prison Museums and Grant-Kohrs historic ranch. The Academy provides hands-on workshops on skills needed during the Draft Horse Era. Nationally recognized presenters will give workshops on driving draft horses,...

09/17/10Blue and Gold Fall Party
Bozeman    406-994-3741

Join Bobcat fans as we taste wines from around the United States at our Blue & Gold Fall Party, at the Best Western GranTree Inn in Bozeman. In addition to paired wine and hors d'oeuvres, the event will be emceed by former Montana State Coaches, Joe Tiller and Sonny Holland, and entertainment will ...

09/17/10-09/19/10UMW 8th Annual Hunter/Jumper Horseshow
Dillon    406-660-0558

The Annual UMW Hunter/Jumper Horse Show is a horse competition. This show is approved by the U.S. Hunter Jumper Association, the Montana Hunter Jumper Association, and the American Paint Horse Association for alternative points....

09/17/10-04/18/11Star Party
Great Falls    406-727-8733

Star Party - With cooperation from the USDA Forest Service, the Central Montana Astronomy Society hosts its monthly star party, a star-gazing experience with large telescopes set up for public viewing, and interesting explanations of the features being viewed. The Lewis and Clark Expedition relied o...

09/17/10-09/19/10Havre Festival Days
Havre    406-265-4383

The Festival Days weekend opens with a very popular 48-hour softball tournament. A community parade which includes a Pet & Doll Parade, on Saturday, highlights the weekend celebration. The craft and commercial show, held at the Great Northern Fairgrounds is open Friday and Saturday. Saturday is bu...

09/17/10-09/19/10Great Divide Orchid Society Show and Sale
Helena    406-422-5633

The Great Divide Orchid Society will hold its Annual Orchid Show and Sale in the Capital Hill Mall. Everyone is encouraged to enter their blooming orchids or orchid art in this show, you need not be a member of the GDOS. Entries of orchid plants or orchid art will be accepted Friday before noon. Am...

09/17/10-09/19/10Last Chance Community Pow Wow
Helena    406-439-5631

The Last Chance Community Pow Wow is held at the beginning of Native American Week in September. The pow wow is a spiritual celebration to join together in dancing, singing, visiting old friends, and making new friends. Come on out and we will show you a wonderful time. For more information, call...

09/17/10-12/17/10Flathead Valley Community College Chef's Table
Kalispell    406-756-3963

Flathead Valley Community College Chef's Table is presented by the college's first-year culinary arts students as they complete their first-year internships. The students are the spotlight for the night as they showcase their talents in preparing, plating and serving the light hors d'oeuvres and th...

09/17/10-09/19/10Miles City Music On Wings Bluegrass Festival
Miles City    406-853-1678

We would like to invite everyone to join us at the annual "Music on Wings" Bluegrass Festival held during the third weekend of September in historic Miles City, Montana. The "Music on Wings" Bluegrass Festival's the only event in Southeastern Montana featuring live performances by some of the best B...

09/18/10Billings Symphony Orchestra & Chorale: Opening Night
Billings    406-252-3610

Opening night of the 2010 - 2011 season, our 60th Anniversary!

For information about this concert or to purchase tickets, visit the Symphony's website at www.billingssymphony.org or call (406) 252-3610....

09/18/10Last Chance Derby
Broadus    406-436-2778

Last Chance Derby offers a great afternoon of demolition derby races at the Powder River County Fairgrounds. Prizes awarded as well as trophies. Concessions available on site....

09/18/10-09/19/10Threshing Bee
Choteau    406-466-5409

The Teton Antique Steam and Gas Threshing Association will hold it annual Threshing Bee in September. The event will be held in Choteau just two blocks south of the City Park.

Show starts at 7:00am both days and goes until 5:00pm. A pancake breakfast will be served from 7:00am to 10:00am. Lunc...

09/18/10Town and Country Day
Circle    406-485-2741

This is the local annual celebration of the community of Circle. The day starts out with a fun run at 7:00am, followed by free breakfast, kids and community parade. Other activities include an auction with free lunch served by Mid-River Telephone Company, farmers market, kids games, football, voll...

09/18/10-09/19/1015th Annual Big Sky Draft Horse Expo
Deer Lodge    406-846-2854

The Annual Big Sky Draft Horse Expo, Montana's only draft horse show, will be held at the fairgrounds in historic Deer Lodge. Activities included with the purchase of the $15 event button, Montana's only Quilt and Carriage show which displays heritage quilts, lap robes and accessories with carriage...

09/18/10Salmon Festival
Eureka    406-889-4636

This is a family festival, revolving around the annual salmon run up the Tobacco River which runs through the Historical Village in downtown Eureka. Salmon Festival has something for everyone; fishing derby, kids games, casting contest, scarecrow contest, salmon cook off, different length runs, art...

09/18/10-09/19/10Lincoln Rod Run
Lincoln    406-362-4271

Lincoln Rod Run is Lincoln's best and a great time for family and fun! A local car show as an area wide attraction. This last years entry had over 200 entries.

Registration is held at Lambkins Restaurant and begins at 9:00am. Trophies are given to 20 different cars. A poker run starts at 12:00 a...

09/19/10Montana Governor's Cup Marathon
Billings    406-245-9735

From an elevation of 4,200 to 3,130 feet above sea level, the 26.2-mile course travels through breathtaking countryside with panoramic mountain views. Beginning at Molt, Montana, winding through Billings, and ending at Daylis Stadium, the scenic course is certified by USATF. Four mountain ranges are...

09/21/10-09/23/10Native American Awareness Days
Pablo    800-883-5344

People's Center staff and other tribal members share Salish, Kootenai, and Pend d'Oreille crafts, history, demonstrations, and exhibits during these two days. Enjoy drumming, singing, and native dancing. Taste traditional fry bread and dry meat. Participate in hands-on beading, native games, and cla...

09/22/10-09/25/10HatcH Film Festival
Bozeman    406-586-2635

Beautiful downtown Bozeman, Montana is the location for this year's HATCHfest. Throughout the week there will be screenings of ten feature films, ten ground breaker films, a shorts program, musical events, 2 dedicated lounge areas for guests and invitees and a closing night award ceremony.

The ...

09/24/10Ales for Trails
Billings    406-896-0250

Billings, Montana - Ales for Trails is celebrating its 10th anniversary of promoting multi-use trail development in the Billings area. This year's event is moving to Dehler Park, home of the Billings Mustangs baseball team. The event features beer tasting from many of Montana's craft breweries, live...

09/24/10-09/25/10Sugarbeet Festival
Chinook    406-357-2394

This is a celebration of Chinook's agricultural heritage based on sugarbeet farming and honoring other aspects of agriculture and the area's business industry.

Many events are planned for the Sugarbeet Festival in Chinook. Starting Friday the vendors will be displaying their wares. Saturday w...

09/24/10-04/19/11Live! at the Civic
Helena    406-227-6588

Live! at the Civic - 2010-2011 season

Live! at the Civic presents 5 concerts during its upcoming celebration of its 81st official season of concerts for the Helena community. The first concert of the season is scheduled September 24, 2010 and the season-ending concert is April 19, 2011. All conce...

09/24/10-09/25/10Flathead Quilters Guild Annual Quilt Show
Kalispell    406-257-6966

The Flathead Quilters Guild Annual Quilt Show, which is over 27 years old, invites you to come enjoy our quilt show. Last year we displayed over 200 items including quilts, wall hangings, quilted garments and quilted decorator items. We have a viewer's choice voting on Friday. Quilt Show theme is...

09/25/10Belgrade Fall Festival
Belgrade    406-388-1616

Belgrade's Fall Festival is a project that involves the whole community. It is part of a city tradition that has gone on for over 39 years.

The meat for Saturday's mouth-watering barbecue (beginning at noon) starts cooking at the Fire Hall on Friday afternoon. The Saturday Barbecue includes Ba...

09/25/10-09/26/10Rimrock Opera: Merry Widow
Billings    406-671-2214

What Makes 'The Merry Widow' Merry?

Franz Lehar's sensual story, brilliantly reflected in its vibrant score, brings us the time-honored plot, "Boy Meets-Loses-Gets Girl" in the mythical kingdom of Pontevedro . The Girl: Hanna Glawari. The Boy: Count Danilo, chargé d'affaires at the Pontevedrian E...

09/25/10-09/26/10Northeast Montana Threshing Bee and Antique Show
Culbertson    406-787-5265

Northeast Montana Threshing Bee and Antique Show is a two-day show held each year the fourth full weekend in September: threshing bundles, sawing logs, parade of old tractors and machinery, small engine display, shingle saw, lumber planer, flea market space, car show, free barbecue Saturday evening....

09/25/10Gardiner Brewfest in the Park
Gardiner    406-848-7971

Annual Brewfest: The event consists of live music starting around 3:00pm, micro breweries represented with samples of their favorite micro brews from Montana, burgers and brats which are served throughout the evening.

Event starts around 3:00pm until dusk. Live music starting around 4:30pm For...

09/25/10National Public Lands Day
Great Falls    406-727-8733

To encourage visitation to our nation's public lands, the national forests and grasslands join the Bureau of Land Management, US Fish and Wildlife Service, and National Park Service in waiving entrance fees for the day....

09/25/10Native American Family Day
Great Falls    406-727-8787

Native American Family Day - Join us for an afternoon of fun and entertaining family activities celebrating Native American Week in Montana. Kids can play traditional Native American games while learning about the history of Native Americans in Montana. Admission is free to the Museum.

Check out...

09/25/10-09/26/10Hellgate Gem Mineral and Fossil Show
Missoula    406-543-3667

Annual Gem, Mineral and Fossil Show. All types of gems and minerals; games for the children, demonstations and silent auction. Something in every price range....

09/25/10Old Faithful Fall Cycle Tour
West Yellowstone    406-599-4465

Ride this 60-mile round-trip bicycle tour to Yellowstone's Old Faithful, starting at 9:00am. Enjoy the fall colors of Yellowstone National Park as the 60 mile round-trip bicycle tour takes you past geysers, thermal features, bison and bugling elk. If you are looking for a shorter ride, we will shu...

09/26/10-10/03/10Fall Hill Climb Series
Billings    406-656-9960

Billings Motorcycle Club is known for promoting extreme, western-style hill climbing and now we have added a mini season for those who want to ride just one more time before snow falls. The temperatures are cooler but the bikes get hotter and faster. Over 200 rider entries will make this an excell...

09/26/10Scarecrow Festival
Jefferson City    866-933-8789

Scarecrow Festival - Fun for the whole family building Scarecrows. We supply all the stuff but we encourage you to bring some of you own unique materials. Join in the contests, pumpkin carvings, a big bonfire, wiener roast and live music. Last year we had over 350 scarecrows made!...

09/30/10Montana Master Chefs
Greenough    406-244-5363

Explore exquisite tastes from culinary masters and world-class vintners. Savor truly spectacular scenery on your plate and around your elegant private home - all in a luxurious wilderness setting that would have made Lewis & Clark drool. Come, experience Montana Master Chefs.

See the Paws Up webs...

09/30/10-10/02/10Montana Historical Society History Conference
Helena    406-444-4741

Montana Historical Society History Conference offers the finest and latest in Montana history and heritage in a fun, informative and interactive format that is suitable for anyone with even a limited knowledge of the state. The event includes solid history, fun activities and entertainment plus tou...

10/01/10Artwalk Billings - October
Billings    406-259-6563

Galleries host Artwalk Downtown Billings, 5-9pm. Local and regional artists on hand to show new works. Refreshments served. Bus transportation available. www.artwalkbillings.com...

10/01/10-10/03/10Bridger Raptor Festival
Bozeman    800-223-9609

The Bridger Raptor Festival is an annual event held in and around Bozeman Montana. The festival, which is free to the public, centers around an annual count each Fall of the largest known golden eagle migration in the United States. The Bridger Raptor Festival takes place at the Bridger Bowl ski ar...

10/01/10Wing Ding Thing
Great Falls    406-868-3109

The 2nd Annual Wing Ding Thing will be held October 1st at the Best Western Heritage Inn in Great Falls. The event begins at 7pm with chicken wing sampling from local area restaurants and free beer from Miller Lite. Event goers sample wings from each exhibitor and vote for their favorite. Prizes a...

10/01/10-10/03/10Stevensville Scarecrow Festival
Stevensville    406-777-3773

Stevensville's Annual Scarecrow Festival is a famously popular outdoor event to be held on First Friday and Sturday in October. Public viewing and ballots will be available 5:00pm - 7:30pm Cash prizes will be awarded by popular vote. A juried panel will award 2 artistic Merit prizes.

Other Ma...

10/02/10Stillwater River Run & Fun Walk
Absarokee    406-328-4775

The Stillwater River Run & Fun Walk is a fund raiser event sponsored by the Absarokee Civic Club for the benefit of many community projects and is held the first Saturday in October. All ages are encouraged to participate. Runners are divided into age groups and each category receives recognition....

10/02/10Oktoberfest
Anaconda    406-563-2422

Oktoberfest is sponsored by Copper Village Museum and Arts Center. A fun filled day begins at 10:00am with and arts and craft show at Copper Village, 401 E Commercial St. in Anaconda. There will be a Farmer's Market in the adjoining park. German sausages, potato salad, kraut, hot rolls and other ...

10/02/10-10/03/10Fall Home Improvement Show and Winter Expo
Bozeman    406-580-4122

Everything from windows to siding, hot tubs to investments, stoves to blinds - come and discover home improvement ideas. Over 120 booths to peruse....

10/02/10Bear Paw Battle Commemoration
Chinook    406-357-3130

The Nez Perce National Historical Park, Bear Paw Battlefield and Lapwai Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #10933 commemorate the final battle with a traditional Pipe Ceremony. The commemoration takes place at the Bear Paw Battlefield and honors all those who fought and died in the Nez Perce War of 1877...

10/02/10Harvest Festival
Conrad    406-271-7791

Condrad's Harvest Festival has something to offer for all ages. Food and fun, what could be better than that? Tantalize your taste buds with samples of great food during the All Cuisine Cook-Off. Enjoy music and entertainment from local talent while browsing through the wide selection of offering...

10/02/1031st Annual McIntosh Apple Day
Hamilton    406-363-3338

Billed as the biggest bake sale under the Big Sky, McIntosh Apple Day has apple butter bubbling over an open fire, apple juice being squeezed, a giant Farmers Market with arts and crafts, kids games galore, live music all day, a mega-raffle, fall vegetables and fruits and lots of specialty food item...

10/02/10Bitterroot Harvest Festival
Hamilton    406-363-2400

Bitterroot Harvest Festival is a semi-formal event where participants taste a vast variety of wines and sample hors d'oeuvres. An elegant and fun evening.

Everyone has a great time tasting, sampling and visiting with friends. There is also a silent and live auction held at the event. With the p...

10/02/10Hamilton Demo Derby
Hamilton    406-363-3411

Hamilton Demo Derby will be held at the Ravalli County Fairgrounds in Hamilton. Lots of crashes! Great family entertainment! Car's from across Western Montana and Northern Idaho compete for a $2,600.00 purse. For this event, a large mud pit is built in front of the main grandstands and 3 to 4 he...

10/02/10Missoula All Women's 5K
Missoula    406-542-7067

The Missoula All Women's 5K is a celebration of women and their abilities. Come enjoy a great day of sisterhood. Receive a shirt with the artwork locally designed. Shirts that fit a female body!

This competitive and fun family event includes a 5K run/walk for women and girls and a 1-mile famil...

10/02/10-10/03/10Townsend Fall Fest
Townsend    406-266-3121

A little bit of everything with lots of Old Fashion fun for the entire family will be found at the Townsend Fall Fest. There's something for every taste, age, and interest with a Military Parade, 70 Craft Vendors, Numerous Food Vendors including Rotary's Famous Brats & Beer, Music-Music-Music (Germa...

10/02/10-10/03/10Annual Flathead River Writers Conference
Whitefish    406-881-4066

The Annual Flathead River Writers Conference will include internationally renowned speakers, panel discussions, and one-on-one workshops on a wide variety of writing topics. Every year we have experts on various aspects of writing and a major editor and agent. The conference crams over 20 hours of...

10/03/10Alzada Cowboy Poetry, Art & Music Show
Alzada    406-828-4517

The Alzada Cowboy Poetry, Art & Music Show is an outstanding event sponsored by the Alzada Community Club to fund their Community Hall. Admission is free and food is sold throughout the day. Cowboy Poets can recite 2 poems each, Musicians can perform 2 songs and Artists or Photographers can enter ...

10/03/10-11/14/10David Swanson: Sweat and Steel
Miles City    406-234-0635

Railroading: Memorabilia and Historic Exhibit includes artifacts and samples from the culture involved in railroading along with paintings by Livingston, Montana artist David Swanson: Sweat & Steel.

Inspired by the railroad community and environment in particular the human effort essential to rai...

10/06/10-10/30/10Montana Watercolor Society's Watermedia Exhibition
Bigfork    406-549-6536

The Montana Watercolor Society's Watermedia National Juried Exhibition is held annually at the Bigfork Art and Cultural Center, 525 Electric Avenue, Bigfork, Montana. Hours are 10:00am - 5:00pm Tuesday - Saturday. Closed Sunday and Monday. Artists from across the nation and Montana enter this highl...

10/06/10-10/07/10Central Montana Ag Tour
Lewistown    406-535-5436

Country Ag Tours held in different communities in the Central Montana area every year on the first day. Town tour of different businesses and Banquet on the second day....

10/07/10-10/10/10Legends for Lights Pheasant Jamboree
Havre    406-945-2635

Many different events are awaiting your arrival. A social welcoming you to Havre kicks off the Pheasant Jamboree on Thursday evening. Spend Friday trapshooting against professional sports legends. Then, on Saturday night, enjoy the Taste of Havre, where restaurants and service organizations compe...

10/07/10-10/10/1017th Annual Glacier Jazz Stampede
Kalispell    406-755-6088

The Annual Glacier Jazz Stampede promises to be a weekend to remember for the Flathead Valley Jazz enthusiasts and the 'new' fans that come on board from outside the area. The toe-tappin' music played at the venues has jazz lovers from all musical backgrounds. One objective of the stampede is to t...

10/07/10-10/16/10Festival of Flavors
Kalispell    406-756-3963

Thursday, October 7
Festival of Flavors Kick Off Event at FVCC, Arts and Technology Building.
6:00 PM.
Tickets $25 per person.
Guest Chef - To Be Determined.

Friday, October 8
FVCC Festival of Flavors Chef's Table featuring Chef Howard Karp and FVCC's first year Culinary Arts students. Join...

10/08/10-10/17/10The Heron Players Fall Performance
Heron    877-328-7659

The Heron Players have been providing support for the Heron Community Center, a non-profit organization run solely by volunteers, by putting on two dinner/theaters each year. They are always presented on Friday and Saturday the 2nd and 3rd weekends in April and October with a Sunday matinee on the ...

10/08/10-12/17/10Flathead Valley Community College Chef's Table Winemaker Dinners
Kalispell    406-756-3963

Flathead Valley Community College Chef's Table is presented by the college first-year culinary arts students as they complete their first-year internships. The students are the spotlight for the night as they showcase their talents in preparing, plating and serving the light hors d'oeuvres and thre...

10/09/10Tamarack Time!
Bigfork    406-261-0234

Tamarack Time! is an old fashioned celebration of the harvest! Since the tamarack, or western larch, attains its greatest size and abundance in western Montana, it is particularly appropriate that the time of spectacular color change be the occasion for the Flathead's autumn celebration. In 1933 t...

10/09/10HarvestFest
Billings    406-259-5454

HarvestFest celebrates the change of seasons with a cultural event that invites food vendors, arts and crafts and Farmers Market vendors to participate. There is live entertainment and things to do for every age group. This event closes the event season for Downtown Billings and is free for the pu...

10/09/10A Night of Jazz and Spirits
Great Falls    406-727-8255 ext 308

A Night of Jazz and Spirits event will be held at Paris Gibson Square Museum of Art. Always wondered about that 'perfect' wine to bring to dinner? Don't miss Paris Gibson Square Museum of Art's Annual Wine Tasting event, A Night of Jazz and Spirits. We will be featuring some of the finest grapes ...

10/09/10Annual St. Peters Hospital Foundation Gala
Helena    406-444-2370

A gala event at the Helena Civic Center. Come join us at an Elegant Gala Ball with live and silent auctions. Live music provided by local talent. Worked up an appetite from the auction and dancing? Don't worry there will be gourmet food and fine wine to give you strength.

Montana artists an...

10/11/10-10/16/10NILE Stock Show, Pro Rodeo and Western Expo
Billings    406-256-2495

The NILE Stock Show, Pro Rodeo and Western Expo has a rich history of celebrating the western tradition. The Northern International Livestock Exposition (called NILE for short) is scheduled this year at the MetraPark in Billings. Gate admission is free to the public. The NILE Horse Extravaganza w...

10/15/10-10/17/10Lewistown Gun Show
Lewistown    406-538-5394

Lewistown Gun Show is sponsored by Weapons Collectors Society of Montana. Food concessions will be by the Snowy Mountain Muzzleloaders. Each paid admission entitles you to chance on a door prize. All State and Federal laws will be observed.

Admission price of $5 entitles you to all three days. ...

10/15/10-10/17/10Tamarack Festival and Brewfest
Seeley Lake    406-677-2880

Come to Seeley Lake for this spectacular two-day event to celebrate the arts and the alpine splendor of the turning tamaracks. The Western Larch trees, commonly known as Tamaracks, is the only species of coniferous trees that actually lose their needles annually to return in the spring. Come and see...

10/16/10-10/17/10Billings Gem & Mineral Annual Show
Billings    406-373-5131

Twenty dealers from the Northwest and 50 to 60 special displays exhibited by local collectors feature gems, minerals, jewelry, atifacts and fossils including a special dinosaur fossil exhibit. Dealers sell Jewelry (sapphires, diamonds), gold and silver, minerals, lapidary material and decorator item...

10/16/10Billings Symphony Orchestra
Billings    406-252-3610

Billings Symphony Orchestra celebrating 60 years with outstanding performances in the 2010-2011 season! Under the baton if Maestra Anne Harrigan, the Symphony will perform Saint-Saens' Danse Macabre, Mussorgsky's Night on Bald Mountain and selections of Berlioz's Symphony Fantastique....

10/16/10-10/17/10Glacier Golden Autumn Arts and Crafts Show and Sale
Essex    406-888-5700

The Glacier Golden Autumn Arts and Crafts Show and Sale is planned so that visitors can view Glacier National Park during one of its most beautiful times of the year -- the fall with all its golden colors. The show and sale bring together outstanding Montana artists to show and sell their wares. T...

10/17/10Pumpkin Sunday
Deer Lodge    406-846-2070

This is an excellent afternoon family outing. There will be children's activities in the dairy barn and refreshments will be offered. There will be a children's carnival, warm up at the bonfire. The kids can come out and pick their own pumpkin and paint it and take it home with them. Hay rides ar...

10/19/10-10/23/10Montana CINE Cultural and Environmental Film Fest
Missoula    406-728-9380

Montana CINE films cover a wide range of topics from world cultures to outdoor adventure, sports and recreation to conservation, indigenous people, and environmental issues. All films entered into this juried competition, compete for a variety of prestigious awards including Best of Category plus t...

10/22/10-10/23/10Ghost Walks
Bannack    406-834-3413

Bannack's wild past comes alive at Ghost Walks. Co-sponsored with the Bannack Association. The ghosts of Henry Plummer, Chief Snag, Dutch John Wagonor and others come to life in this spooky and entertaining Halloween event.

Reservations are required. Admission for adults $10.00, children under...

10/22/10Hunters Feed and Wild Game Cook-Off
Ennis    406-682-4388

Hunters Feed and Wild Game Cook Off is a very popular event for locals, neighbors and visiting hunters. Started as a way to clean out the freezer of last years game before hunting season. Merchants on Main Street cook up exotic wild game dishes and serve their culinary delights in front of their sh...

10/22/10-10/30/10Voices in the Shadow 2010
Great Falls    406-727-8733

Visitors to the Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center discover characters of the Lewis and Clark era. Presenters step from the shadows to relate tales of the past.

Advance registration required.

2010 Dates:
October 22 and 23
October 29 and 30...

10/22/10-10/24/10Christmas at the Mansion
Kalispell    406-755-2166

Celebrate a Victorian holiday with festive food, local music and classic decorations. A two-story Christmas tree covered with thousands of lights and Radko ornaments is the center piece in the frontier luxury of the historic Conrad Mansion.

Fifty artisans selling hand-crafted works will get you...

10/23/1028th Annual Autumn Art & Craft Show
Helena    406-449-7801

The Annual Autumn Art & Craft Show will have over 80 juried artists and craftspeople from Montana. Also other Northwest states are featured at this show. All items are handmade and most are made in Montana.

Admission is $2.00, children under 10 free....

10/28/10-10/30/10Humanities Montana Festival of the Book
Missoula    800-624-6001

For three days and nights, Montana celebrates reading, writing and books. Humanities Montana Festival of the Book features over 70 of the region's writers in a variety of readings, panels, exhibits, demonstrations, a literary contest, signings, entertainment, receptions and tours connected to festiv...

10/29/10Downtown Trick or Treat
Bozeman    406-586-4008

Join us for a spooktacular, safe evening of traditional trick or treating in downtown Bozeman. Parent's let your kids enjoy the brisk outdoors on the Friday night before Halloween weekend in downtown Bozeman. Kids will gather goodies at over 75 businesses! Hot drinks will be available at the Downtow...

10/29/10-10/31/10Little Bear School House Museum Antique Show
Bozeman    406-388-1873

This annual event includes three buildings with over 78 dealers setting up booths of merchandise ranging from furniture, glassware, linens and collectibles. Our admission fee is $4.00 which will cover all three days. This antique show is a fund raiser for the support of Little Bear School House Mu...

10/30/10All Hallows Eve Halloween Event
Nevada City    800-829-2969

Head to a place with safe Halloween trick-or-treating, gypsy fortune telling, apple bobbing, face painting, cookie decorating and ghost walk tours.

Visit our website for more information....

10/31/10Boo at the Zoo
Billings    406-652-8100

Have a spooktacular time at Boo at the Zoo. ZooMontana offers a safe, fun atmosphere for families to trick or treat.

Children can trick or treat on our Kooky Treat Trail throughout the zoo from 1:00pm - 6:00pm. Children in costume are free!...

10/31/10Halloween Carnival and Bingo
Ennis    406-682-5711

Halloween Carnival and Bingo, sponsored by the Ennis Lions Club, is held on Halloween night at the Ennis Elementary School. The carnival features 14 exciting booths for the kids and prizes. There is also a Haunted House that is sure to 'scare the dickens' out of you! Bingo will be held for the adu...

11/03/10-11/07/10Christmas Collection
Great Falls    406-727-8255 ext 308

The Annual Christmas Collection is held from Wednesday evening through Sunday afternoon on the second floor of Paris Gibson Square, which is transformed into a holiday wonderland and a premiere holiday arts and crafts shopping extravaganza. Ranging from cute and quirky to extraordinarily beautiful,...

11/06/10Big Timber Christmas Bazaar and Craft Show
Big Timber    406-930-0320

The Big Timber Christmas Bazaar and Craft Show features over 100 exhibitors selling handmade crafts, local art, photographs, and food. Unique Christmas gifts and jewelry. Our bazaar features unique, handmade only crafts. Everything imaginable is used -- laces and ribbon to barb wire and rusty nail...

11/06/10Annual Christmas Bazaar
Boulder    406-465-2106

Annual Christmas Bazaar showcases unique Montana made gifts, merchandise and food all available just in time for your holiday shopping. $2 admission at the door....

11/06/10-11/07/10Havre Art Association Annual Show & Sale
Havre    406-262-2365

Havre Art Association Annual Show & Sale guest artist will be Loren Kovich. The show includes artists from Montana displaying and selling their art. There is also a SILENT AUCTION section where guests can bid on art, and a PEOPLE'S CHOICE section where guests can vote on their favorite painting. Th...

11/06/10Wine and Food Festival
Sidney    800-331-7575

The Wine & Food Festival is held at St. Matthew's Parish Center. You will be greeted with warm smiles, laughter and the mouth watering aroma of delicious morsels waiting to be tasted. Sample your choice of champagne, chardonnay or zinfandel, non alcoholic specialty drinks and beers, while enjoying...

11/08/10-12/02/10Festival of Trees
Malta    406-654-1037

Festival of Trees - "Christmas Time is Here". The beautifully decorated Christmas trees, wreaths/wall hangings, centerpieces/table runners created by organizations, businesses and individuals will be on display at the Phillips County Museum in Malta.

During this interim, the public is invited to ...

11/12/10Festival of Lights Celebration
Cut Bank    406-873-4041

Cut Bank's Festival of Lights Celebration is the official day to kick off the Cut Bank holiday season.

This is held in conjunction with the Montana State Junior Miss Scholarship Program's Annual Christmas Bazaar that is held in the Cut Bank High School Gym. The bazaar includes holiday crafts a...

11/12/10Downtown Helena Fall Art Walk
Helena    406-447-1535

We invite you to join us and stroll the streets of downtown Helena at the start of the holiday season by viewing artwork while enjoying horse-drawn carriage rides, refreshments, and demonstrations. The Art Walk will be from 6:00pm to 10:00pm....

11/13/10Billings Symphony Orchestra & Chorale: Brahms
Billings    406-252-3610

The Billings Symphony Orchestra & Chorale presents Brahms: A German Requiem.

For information about this concert or to purchase tickets, visit the Symphony's website or call....

11/19/10-11/20/10Festival of Trees
Dillon    406-925-0945

The Festival of Trees in Dillon Montana is an annual community fundraiser for non-profit organizations. Kick-off for the Festival of Trees will be at the Elks Lodge in Dillon. For $1 you can come see all the beautifully decorated trees, put your name down on the silent auction items and buy homema...

11/20/10-11/21/10Holiday Food & Gift Festival
Billings    406-696-6585

The Holiday Food & Gift Festival is a perfect kick-off to your holiday season. Eat, drink and be merry! You will find just the right thing for everyone on your shopping list - gift baskets, cutlery, photographs and prints, candles, ornaments, cosmetics, jams, jellies and syrups, gourmet mustards and...

11/20/10AAUW Bazaar and Craft Show
Glasgow    406-228-2747

The Saturday before Thanksgiving is the date for the Glasgow Branch of American Association of University Women's Community Bazaar. It is held from 9:30 - 3:30 at the Glasgow Civic Center. Home made items only. This bazaar has been the most popular in the area for over 30 years and draws good cra...

11/21/10-12/31/10Paper and Clay: Paintings, Drawings, Ceramics
Miles City    406-234-0635

Paper & Clay: Paintings, Drawings, Ceramics is an invitational exhibit of multiple artists working in new styles and forms along with two-dimensional, wall-hung, paper-based artworks.

Opening reception will be on Sunday from 1:00pm - 4:00pm....

11/23/10-11/27/10Yellowstone Ski Festival
West Yellowstone    406-599-4465

During November, West Yellowstone, Montana comes alive in color. The early snow brings cross-country skiers from around the world to learn and train on the superior Rendezvous Trail System, in fact seven international teams used the Rendezvous to prepare themselves for the Olympics. Residents of ...

11/25/10Huffing for Stuffing Thanksgiving Day Run
Bozeman    406-599-6283

Hungry to run on Thanksgiving Day? Come see what all the Huff is about and join our 4th annual fundraiser event! 5K & 10K races, Kids' Run and [NEW] Untimed 5K Fun Run event for walkers and non-competitive runners. All event courses start & finish at the Museum of the Rockies. Don't miss the costume...

11/26/10Crazy Mountain Christmas
Big Timber    406-932-5131

Ring in the holiday season at Crazy Mountain Christmas in Big Timber! Take a ride in a horse drawn wagon, get a picture with Santa, and enjoy refreshments, caroling and hometown hospitality!...

11/26/10-11/27/10Holiday Festival of the Arts
Bozeman    406-580-0967

This arts and crafts market is a festival that brings together artists and shoppers as the traditional holiday season begins in the heart of the Rocky Mountains. More than 110 booths feature original creations that have attracted people from all over the Northwest in the past. This event is also a...

11/26/10Chinook Parade of Lights and Christmas Stroll
Chinook    406-357-3333

The Chinook Parade of Lights is a celebration of the beginning of the holiday season on the Hi-Line. This is a one-day affair with arts and crafts, food, Santa pictures, hayrides, music, and a parade of lights at 6:00pm, which in previous years has had 20 or more floats, beautifully lit and decorat...

11/26/10Christmas Walk and Parade of Lights
Forsyth    406-347-5656

This unique celebration of Forsyth's Christmas season kicks off with decorative store windows and extended shopping hours in local stores, caroling, and colorful parade floats, topped off with a fireworks display....

11/26/10Holiday Light Parade
Glendive    406-377-5601

Holiday Light Parade is a parade with holiday lights. Enjoy holiday shopping hours and children can have their pictures taken and receive a treat from Santa.

Each year, the Holiday Light Parade grows more impressive in size and creativity. Kicking off the holiday season, the majestic floats light...

11/26/10-11/27/10A Christmas in Hamilton Celebration
Hamilton    406-363-2400

Please join Hamilton in celebrating the Christmas season with a traditional Lighting of the Tree Ceremony. Take a carriage ride, visit shops and warm up next to the burning barrels. Santa Claus joins the fun, bending an ear to the children and posing for photographs. On your way to Santa's lap, s...

11/26/10-11/28/10Artists and Craftsmen of the Flathead Christmas Show
Kalispell    406-881-4288

Join us for the annual Artists and Craftsmen of the Flathead Christmas Show. A grand prize is offered at the end of the show and there are 65 to 70 booths of fine arts and crafts, including woodcrafts, handmade soaps, paintings, candles, jewelry, toys, and Christmas decorations. We are all local art...

11/26/10Christmas City of the North Parade
Kalispell    406-758-2800

The weather outside can be delightful or frightful, but crowds gather on Main Street for the annual Christmas parade that ushers in the holiday season. Santa joins the festivities on his annual visit to wish everyone a happy holiday!...

11/26/10-12/31/10Holiday Market Room
Lewistown    406-535-8278

A preview of holiday hand crafts and fine arts in a Yuletide setting....

11/26/10-11/27/10AAUW Christmas Market
Miles City    406-234-2890

AAUW Christmas Market is the largest event of its type in Eastern Montana. Vendors come from Montana and many surrounding states to sell their crafts and other items such as wrapped baked goods, ceramics, artwork, wood carvings and numerous other items. Approximately 100 spaces are available and ...

11/26/10-11/28/10Annual Renaissance Arts & Craft Fair
Missoula    406-538-2212

This juried arts and crafts show features some of the Northwest's best artists and craftspeople. Peruse displays of jewelry, photography, sculpture, weaving, wooden toys, handmade furniture, stained glass, glass beads, and pottery. Need some homemade jams or jelly? How about some dressing? Home t...

11/26/10Christmas Stroll and Parade of Lights
Sidney    406-433-1916

Night parade features entries with Christmas lights, carolers and Santa. Each year a different theme challenges the community's creativity and ensures a wide variety of entries. The parade kicks off the Christmas shopping season, all stores are open for the evening with brightly lit and decorated wi...

11/27/10-11/28/10Billings Symphony Orchestra & Chorale: The Nutcracker Ballet
Billings    406-252-3610

A Billings Thanksgiving tradition of more than 30 years, Tchaikovsky's The Nutcracker Ballet will be performed Saturday evening and Sunday afternoon. All the magic and pageantry are brought to life by the Billings Symphony Orchestra with an internationally - renowned ballet company and more than 80...

12/01/10Christmas Stroll
Broadus    406-436-2778

Christmas Stroll is an outdoor event in which participants may walk freely from business to business in the downtown area. Many decorations and specialty arts and crafts are available for viewing such as Christmas lights and western craft items.

The local historical museum is open for this spe...

12/01/10Chester Christmas Stroll
Chester    406-759-4848

The Annual Christmas Stroll sponsored by the Liberty County Chamber of Commerce, will be held in downtown Chester the first Wednesday of December. All downtown businesses are open for your shopping convenience. Food vendors and crafters are located in several businesses and buildings. See Santa a...

12/01/10-12/05/10Festival of Trees
Helena    800-200-9112

Mark you calendars! Intermountain is celebrating 23 years of Festival of Trees!

This extraordinary event has become a tradition of Helena's holiday season while raising much needed awareness and funds to benefit the children and families at Intermountain, formerly Intermountain Children's Home a...

12/02/10-12/05/10Festival of Trees
Billings    406-252-9799

The annual Festival of Trees offers a memorable weekend of decorated Christmas tree viewing. There is an auction party with a delightful selection of trees to purchase. Santa's Workshop, a holiday boutique and craft fair. All proceeds benefit The Family Tree Center, Billings Council to Prevent C...

12/03/10Festival of Lights
Belgrade    406-388-1616

Festival of Lights is a community Christmas celebration with crafts, hay rides, sleigh rides and Santa! Stores are open late....

12/03/10Artwalk Billings - December
Billings    406-259-6563

Artwalk Billings is a community art event scheduled five times a year in Downtown Billings. Galleries and businesses host free receptions for artists/artisans from 5:00pm - 9:00pm. Fun Express Bus transports Artwalkers. Maps available at galleries. Check our website for more information....

12/03/10Christmas Stroll
Butte    406-497-6464

The annual Uptown Christmas Stroll is a free event uptown in Butte to kick-off the Holiday shopping season. The event features a parade with high school marching bands, the arrival of Santa Claus, hay rides, art and craft exhibit (indoors), music and vendors on the street and in the historic courth...

12/03/10-12/04/10Festival of Trees
Butte    406-782-0353

Festival of Trees is an auction fundraiser. Christmas trees decorated by local businesses and organizations are on display. Many trees are decorated by non-profit and children's groups. Trees all sold at auction, either silent (during entire festival) or at live auction Gala on Saturday night.

Al...

12/03/10Powell County Museum and Arts Foundation Christmas Festival
Deer Lodge    406-846-3111

This festival features decorated Christmas trees for viewing and auction, and is a fundraiser for the Powell County Museum and Arts Foundation. Food, entertainment and a drawing for museum's raffle car to be announced....

12/03/10Spirit of Christmas
Ennis    406-682-4388

Come experience Ennis during an old fashioned Christmas stroll! Merchants will be open late, featuring Christmas treats for all. Pictures with Santa, Christmas stories for children, roasted chestnuts, live music, special gallery events and more! The Lions Club Park by the Madison River will be lit f...

12/03/10Hometown Holiday Stroll
Fairfield    406-467-2531

The Fairfield Chamber of Commerce will present the annual Hometown Holiday Stroll. All downtown merchants will be participating as well as some businesses without a presence on Central Avenue.

The Chamber of Commerce will sell holiday stroll buttons during the two weeks prior to the Stroll. The ...

12/03/10-12/05/10Chouteau County Country Christmas
Fort Benton    800-426-2926

In an effort to maintain the spirit of Christmas as it used to be, interested communities and merchants throughout Chouteau County are cooperating to bring the people of Chouteau and surrounding counties an opportunity to experience Christmas festivities with an historic flair.

The annual Chout...

12/03/10Christmas Stroll
Lewistown    406-535-5436

Lewistown offers a Christmas parade, Santa's arrival and food booths....

12/03/10Christmas Stroll
Miles City    800-234-2890

The Christmas Stroll in Miles City celebrates with horse-drawn wagon rides, hayrides, and shopping along the streets of the city. There are assorted kinds of vendors on the street with Scottish Eggs to roasted chestnuts and various groups having great fun raising money for their group. Very festiv...

12/03/10-12/04/10Christmas Stroll
Red Lodge    406-446-1718

The Christmas Stroll features free wagon rides, Santa Claus, candy for kids, music and refreshments such as hot cider and roasted chestnuts provided by downtown business. Many specials offered by Red Lodge businesses....

12/03/10Sheridan Christmas Stroll
Sheridan    406-842-5790

A traditional Sheridan winter event is the Annual Christmas Stroll. Everyone is invited by the area merchants and Greater Ruby Valley Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture. Some of the most popular events include the hayride with carolers on board. Santa makes his debut for photo opportunities.

...

12/03/10-12/04/10A Montana Country Christmas
Stevensville    406-777-3773

Christmas Gift Fair provides lots of local activities from arts and crafts to dining. Nativity sets will be displayed at St. Mary's Mission. First Friday festivities include wagon rides, hot roasted peanuts, Parade of Lights, Christmas Story, Live Nativity. Concerts presented by the community choi...

12/03/10-12/04/10A Real Country Christmas at a Real Country Store
Virgelle    800-426-2926

Celebrate the season at Virgelle, Montana. A ghost town along the 'Wild and Scenic' Missouri River. The Virgelle Merc. & Antiques will offer antiques, art, collectibles, refreshments, silent auction, Artist and Friends.

Part of Chouteau County Country Christmas. All communities in the County h...

12/04/10Christmas Stroll
Bozeman    406-586-4008

The Children's Parade kicks off the Main Street activities at 4:30pm, which include music, food vendors, children's outdoor activities, horse drawn hay wagon rides, caroling, street performers and shopping. Outdoor activities include a children's parade and hay rides. Entertainment will be provide...

12/04/10Choteau Christmas Stroll
Choteau    800-823-3866

Choteau Chamber of Commerce Christmas Stroll: a morning till evening hometown Christmas stroll. Activities will include a Jingle Bell Fun Run, shopping specials, firetruck rides with Santa, wagon rides, a free movie for kids at the Roxy theatre in conjunction with the Jaycee's food drive (each food...

12/04/10Powell County Christmas Stroll
Deer Lodge    406-846-2094

The Powell County Christmas Stroll offers good food, parade, cash prizes and gifts. Festive holiday fun!...

12/04/10West Shore Holidayfest
Lakeside    406-844-3880

West Shore Holidayfest is held in the Lakeside School Gymnasium. NO admission will be charged at the door to enjoy the quality arts and crafts fair and participate in the extensive silent auction, as well as the upbeat live auction of one-of-a-kind art works. Many unique items and gift certificate...

12/04/10-12/18/10Polar Run
Lewistown    406-535-5436

Ride to the North Pole with Santa. Polar Runs departure 5:00 pm and 7:30 pm. Train boards one hour before departure.

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12/04/10Snowmobile Pancake Breakfast
Lincoln    406-362-3334

Join locals and visitors for homemade sourdough pancakes, sausage and eggs while you sit around the wood stove sipping coffee or hot chocolate. Get the latest trail update from club members, then head out for a day of unparalleled snowmobiling. Most days the clubhouse can be accessed by snowmobile r...

12/04/10Annual Old-Fashioned Christmas Fair
Livingston    406-222-4185

The Old-Fashioned Christmas Fair is a family fun day. Enjoy holiday shopping in a warm friendly atmosphere. Scrumptious home-style lunch, dinner and dessert specials are served all day, or pull up a chair and rest while local artisans entertain. Country crafting at its best! Vendors wanted!...

12/04/10Downtown Parade of Lights
Missoula    406-543-4238

Kick off the holidays Downtown with the Parade of Lights brought to you by the Missoula Downtown Association! The event is a day filled with a variety of free family activities including photos with Santa at the Florence Building and horse-drawn carriage rides on East Pine Street. The Parade travels...

12/04/10Townsend Christmas Stroll
Townsend    877-266-4101

The Townsend Christmas Stroll is that Norman Rockwell image of a small community in the Spirit of the Season. Children at play, artisans selling their hand produced wares, local entertainers sharpening their thespian chops, the smells of roast beef and sweet confections loft through the crisp Decem...

12/05/10Victorian Christmas at Grant-Kohrs Ranch
Deer Lodge    406-846-2070

A Victorian Christmas at Grant-Kohrs National Historic Site in Deer Lodge. This is an excellent afternoon family outing. Music in the ranch house, children's activities in the dairy barn and special demonstrations will be offered. The ranch is a perfect setting for family holiday photographs. Wh...

12/05/10Glasgow Christmas Stroll
Glasgow    406-228-2222

Glasgow Christmas Stroll welcomes Santa to town at high noon. Santa will be visiting with children at one of the local stores during the afternoon. Concessions will be available. Children's matinee for when parents are shopping. There will be other group activities throughout the town.

Parade...

12/05/10Christmas To Remember
Laurel    406-248-8557

Christmas to Remember welcomes the Christmas season with merchant open houses, caroling, a community bazaar, a lighted parade, and a fireworks display during the celebration. Laurel is lighted during the parade until the downtown is glowing with the Christmas spirit!

Businesses have bargains, s...

12/05/10Parade of Lights
Plentywood    406-765-2190

Parade of Lights is an annual evening parade, featuring local businesses and groups. Church groups welcome. Main street lights are turned down and the floats are lit up.

Because December in northern Montana usually means cold and serious chill factors, both adults and children are usually heavil...

12/06/10Madrigal Dinner
Big Sky    406-995-2742

The annual Madrigal Dinner in Big Sky will be held at Buck's T4 Lodge. No host bar begins at 5:30pm and seating is at 6:00pm. A traditional medieval Christmas Feast prepared by the professionally trained Buck's T4 kitchen will be served. The dinner is accompanied by the Montana State University C...

12/06/10Holidays in Hysham
Hysham    406-342-5457

Enjoy small town holiday participation in Hysham Montana. Booths of crafts and baked foods by local people are located in businesses that are open for this special occassion. Carolers will be singing at the tree lighting and which will be followed by a parade of lights. A large wagon pulled by Dr...

12/10/10-12/11/10Festival of Trees and Fundraising Gala
Libby    406-293-0106

The Festival of Trees Community Night: Santa Wonderland - Friday, December 10, 2010
3:00pm to 8:00pm -- It all begins on Friday, with a Magical Santa Wonderland Family Night. Join us for a fun filled evening that the entire family can enjoy. View the beautiful trees decorated and displayed by loc...

12/10/10Philipsburg Yule Night on Broadway
Philipsburg    406-859-4444

Philipsburg Yule Night on Broadway is an evening of holiday spirit, food and music, tree lighting, Santa, arts and crafts. Enjoy a small town festive atmosphere among bright decorations and good cheer....

12/10/10Whitefish Christmas Stroll
Whitefish    406-862-3501

Wrap up in your best holiday garb and spirit and get ready to stroll. Visit the stores, ride a horse-drawn wagon, try a roasted chestnut, enjoy enchanting Christmas sounds, and treat yourself to the delicious food and beautiful crafts the street vendors have to offer.

Caroling competition and Me...

12/11/10Silver Bells
Fairview    406-742-5259

Fairview's Silver Bells features a Christmas Bazaar with over 20 local crafters and "book" businesses and a movie for children with a visit from Santa. Both events are held on the second Saturday in December at the Fairview School....

12/11/10-12/12/10Annual Drop and Shop for Kids
Great Falls    406-727-8733

The Annual Drop and Shop for Kids is at the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail Interpretive Center. While parents are busy preparing for the holidays, children in Grades K-5 enjoy three hours of activities and learning about aspects of the Lewis and Clark Expedition. The cost is $10.00 per ch...

12/12/10MonDak Ethnic Christmas Celebration
Sidney    406-433-3500

The MonDak Heritage Center Ethnic Christmas focuses on how Christmas is celebrated in other countries with traditional food, music, and customs. A different country or theme is chosen each year. Native costumes, refreshments, entertainment and displays are the focal point. Other events during the ...

12/16/10-12/18/10Rodeo Run Sled Dog Races
West Yellowstone    406-646-4988

Klondike Dreams Kennel, along with the town of West Yellowstone would like to invite you to attend this years Sled Dog Race! Our area normally enjoys a good early season snow pack, making for the perfect first race of the season. We have good trails, beautiful scenery, and a fun atmosphere, so come ...

12/18/10Ski & Photos with Santa
Neihart    800-433-0022

Join us at Showdown for the making of some great holiday memories. Each year, Santa takes a break from his busy schedule to hit the slopes at Showdown.

He will be skiing and visiting with folks from 11:00am - 2:00pm. Catch up with him on the slopes or at the base lodge. A great opportunity for...

12/18/10-12/29/10Holiday Candlelight Tours of Lewis and Clark Caverns
Whitehall    406-287-3541

Lewis and Clark Caverns State Park offers candlelight tours in December, weather permitting. See the cave as the original discoverers did, by candlelight. These guided tours take 2 hours and require a 2 mile round trip walk. Visitors should be prepared to hike outside in winter time conditions to...

12/19/10Kick-Out-The-Kinks Benefit Ski Race
Essex    406-888-5700

Join us Sunday and compete in our 5K and 10K ski race benefit. Registration is from 10:30am to 12:00pm. Race starts at 1:00pm. Race entry fee is $10 per person. All proceeds go to the Middlefork Quick Response Unit. Special room rates are available....

12/19/10Christmas Bird Count
West Yellowstone    800-257-2570

Join us for the annual West Yellowstone Christmas Bird Count in conjunction with the Grizzly and Wolf Discovery Center and the Sacajawea Audubon Society (in Bozeman). Enjoy a day of birding in the West Yellowstone/Hebgen Lake area!

Participate by car, snowmobile, skis or snowshoes. If you don't...

12/24/10Christmas Eve Festivities
Big Sky    800-548-4486

The Christmas spirit is alive at Big Sky Resort! Events include visits by Santa and the elves, special interdenominational services, a traditional Christmas buffet dinner, caroling and other festivities for the family.

All of these events take place at the Huntley Lodge and Yellowstone Conferenc...

12/24/10Christmas Eve Torchlight Parade With Santa
Whitefish    406-862-2900

Santa and his elves arrive on the Whitefish Mountain Resort escorted by a spectacular torchlight parade. This annual event has thrilled thousands over the years.

Torchlight Parade begins at 7:00pm when mountain employees are joined by Santa in a spectacular procession. Best viewing is from the ...

12/31/10Billings Symphony Orchestra & Chorale: New Year's Eve Celebration
Billings    406-252-3610

Broadway superstar Doug LaBrecque is back by popular demand to perform your favorites with the Billings Symphony's Orchestra. Celebrate New Year's Eve with us!

For information about this concert or to purchase tickets, visit the Symphony's website or call....

12/31/10New Year's Eve Gala Event
Fort Benton    888-838-1882

This New Year's Eve the Grand Union Hotel in Fort Benton is offering a special package. The event includes an elegant 5 course dinner in our three diamond riverside Union Grille Restaurant, live music in the lobby, champagne toast at midnight, luxurious guest rooms, special prizes and New Year's Da...

12/31/10First Night Flathead
Kalispell    406-253-2471

First Night Flathead is an alcohol-free, family-oriented public gala that marks the passage from the old year to the new with art, music and festivity, historically celebrated in stores and businesses along Main Street in Kalispell that become artist performance venues celebrating New Year's Eve. Th...

12/31/10Torchlight Parade & Fireworks Display
Marysville    406-449-3746

Night skiing for the public closes at 9:00pm. Anyone who wants to ski in the torch light parade gathers at the lift for the ride up. Children should bring flashlights, adults are given flares. Parade comes down the mountain from 9:30 to 10:00pm. Enjoy great view from restaurant and deck. When al...

12/31/10Torchlight Parade & Fireworks
Neihart    800-433-0022

Every year at Showdown Montana we ring in the New Year with a fabulous torchlight parade and fireworks show. Enjoy music, drinks, and munchies are available while we wait for darkness to fall. Then watch Showdown's employees create a firey snake down Big 7 while the Great Falls Ski Patrol puts on ...

12/31/10New Year's Eve Rockin' Rail Jam and Torchlight Parade
Whitefish    406-862-2900

The rail jam is the opener to the New Year's Eve celebrations, capped off with a great Fireworks Display. Any 'Jam' style of event means skiers/riders will be constantly hitting the jumps and rails, so there is no break in the action between riders (shred city), making this style of event great for ...

01/01/11Annual Flathead Lake Polar Bear Plunge
Bigfork    406-837-2836

The Polar Bear Plunge is every January 1st, 2:00pm at the Raven Brew Pub in Woods Bay on Flathead Lake. The Raven is open for those wishing to eat and drink. T-shirts are available to Plungers at $10.00 each. It is a family event to welcome the New Year with a chilling dip. Spectators are welcom...

01/01/11New Year Snowmobile Poker Run
Lincoln    406-362-4140

Sign up at the Snow Warriors Clubhouse to ride a variety of Lincoln's well groomed trails. Cash prizes are awarded for high, 2nd and low poker hand and many door prizes are available as well. Free coffee, cocoa and cookies will be available. With 250 miles of groomed trails and lots of play areas...

01/06/11-01/08/11Ag & Construction Expo
Billings    406-696-6585

The Ag & Construction Expo highlights the latest in goods and services available to the agriculture, construction, industrial and commercial buyers in this region. Formerly the Ag Technology Show, it has expanded our trade show into the industrial markets to showcase and display the latest in high t...

01/07/11-01/09/11Flathead Sled Dog Days
Whitefish    406-471-3287

Flathead Sled Dog Days is a 3-day event. Friday is a meet and greet the mushers and an opportunity to learn about the sport. Saturday is the first day of the races held at the Olney Snowmobile Trailhead. Sunday is a repeat of Saturday. All events are free to spectators. There will be food and hot be...

01/08/11Nordic Fest Winter Trails Day
Big Sky    800-514-4644

A day filled with outdoor winter fun for the whole family. Recently named the #1 Nordic Ski Center in the country, Lone Mountain Ranch will be holding its annual festival geared at getting everyone out and enjoying the trails by cross country skis or snowshoes. A $5 entry fee allows for the use of...

01/08/11Snowmobile Club Pancake Breakfast
Lincoln    406-362-3334

Join locals and visitors for homemade sourdough pancakes, sausage and eggs while you sit around the wood stove sipping coffee or hot chocolate. Get the latest trail update from club members, then head out for a day of unparalleled snowmobiling. Most days the clubhouse can be accessed by snowmobile r...

01/08/11-03/26/11Winter Storytelling Series
Lolo    406-273-4253

From time immemorial, families have gathered during the cold months of winter to celebrate community, to share food and to hear age- old stories that have been passed down through the generations.

Join us at Travelers' Rest as we continue this ancient tradition with our Annual Winter Storytelling...

01/11/11New Trends in Agriculture
Glasgow    406-228-2222

New Trends in Agriculture will feature speakers from all around the United States telling us about new trends in agriculture. Applicator points are given....

01/13/11-02/17/11Film Series 2011
Great Falls    406-727-8733

The Lewis and Clark Film Series opens Thursday. All film series focus on treatment of Lewis and Clark in film. The films show at 7 p.m. on six consecutive Thursdays in the Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center's theater. The film series is free, with financial support from the Lewis and Clark Inter...

01/13/11-01/14/11MonDak Ag Days and Trade Show
Sidney    406-433-1206

This two-day trade show has livestock judging, seminars, farm video tours, and Ag in the Classroom displays, topped off by a banquet on Saturday night featuring popular entertainment....

01/14/11-01/16/11Great Rockies Sportshow
Billings    406-580-3907

This is the Big One! Great Rockies Sportshow in Billings is Montana's largest and best outdoor recreation show featuring a huge variety of exhibitors, features, and seminars on the great outdoors. Whether it's fishing, hunting, camping, boats, vacation travel or the great outdoors, sportsmen love ...

01/14/11-01/16/11Montana PRCA Pro Rodeo Circuit Finals
Great Falls    406-727-8900

The Montana PRCA Pro Rodeo Circuit Finals are held at Montana ExpoPark in Great Falls. Over 96 of Montana's best PRCA pro rodeo contestants travel to Great Falls to pit their wit and ability against the skill and heart of Montana's finest PRCA rodeo stock. Also included are the Miss Rodeo Montana P...

01/15/11-01/22/11Sno-Ball
Big Sky    800-548-4486

Enjoy watching regional professionals carve their ice masterpieces, while kids can help form snow features. Other activities include a bouncer room for children and ski and snowboard demos. When the sun goes down the event transforms into a party held in the sno-bar, which is designed with walls, ...

01/15/11-01/30/11Community Race Series - Alpine and Telemark
Bozeman    800-223-9609

This race series is open to the general public of all ages. Intermediate and and advanced skiers welcome. There are several age divisions for men and women. Medals are awarded to placing finishers. Telemark events on Saturday, and Alpine GS races on Sundays. The entry fee is $10 per event. Eve...

01/15/11-01/16/11Annual Ski Fest
Essex    406-888-5700

The Annual Ski Fest is a worldwide celebration of cross-country skiing. Featuring family activities, equipment demonstrations, free ski lessons, discounted ski rentals and free ski trail passes. Special room rates are available.

A great way to get acquainted with cross country skiing. The week...

01/15/11-02/19/11Winter Warm-ups
Great Falls    406-727-8733

Saturdays 10am - Noon, join a member of the Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center staff to learn more about a specific aspect of the Lewis and Clark expedition. These informal programs take place in various venues around the Center and last about two hours. Limited to 15 participants. Children must ...

01/16/11-03/06/11Learn to Ski for Free
Neihart    406-236-5522

Showdown's Learn to Ski for Free

First Time skiers ages 7 and up are encouraged to learn to ski for free. This offer includes a mandatory two hour group lesson, rental equipment, and a beginner chairlift ticket. An affordable way to learn the great sport of downhill skiing, participants must re...

01/17/11Martin Luther King Jr. Film Festival
Helena    406-442-5506 ext. 10

The Montana Human Rights Network has celebrated Martin Luther King Jr. Day with Montanans for a decade, and this year is no exception. The Montana Human Rights Network is hosting the Human Rights Film Festival at the Myrna Loy Center for its annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration.

Tickets...

01/22/11Billings Symphony Orchestra & Chorale: Free Family Concert
Billings    406-252-3610

The Billings Symphony's annual FREE family concert is one of the most visible components of Explore Music, the Symphony's music education and community engagement program. Seating is first come, first seated and doors open a half-hour prior to each performance.

Introduce children of all ages to ...

01/22/11-01/23/11Bozeman Home Show
Bozeman    406-580-3907

At the annual Bozeman Home and Log Expo you'll discover home improvement ideas, builders, log homes, log furniture, landscape, garden and building products, furnishings, art, home and garden goods and services. And so much more!...

01/22/11-01/23/11Seeley Lake Area Winterfest
Seeley Lake    406-677-2880

Winterfest will kick off Friday with a torch light parade followed by the annual bonfire to burn old Christmas trees. Throughout the entire event will be Snow Sculpture viewing and competition. As these creations come to completion, it forms a unique activity for both the sculptures and the viewer...

01/22/11Seeley Lake Challenge Biathlon
Seeley Lake    406-677-2880

The Seeley Lake Challenge Biathlon event registration, safety class, race, spectators meet at the Nordic Ski Trails at the junction of Morrell Creek Road #477 and Morrell Falls #4353, turn just north of the VFW flagpole.

Saturday
* 9-11am registration
* 11am 1/2 hour mandatory safety class for...

01/22/11-01/23/11Lion's Club Perch Ice Fishing Derby
Townsend    406-266-5790

Weather permitting, anglers from all over try their luck at Canyon Ferry Lake for most and largest perch. Prizes for adults and kids. Food, fun and fish, Mother Nature provides the ice.

Saturday: Perch Derby - Largest Perch
Sunday: Team (4 people) - Most Pounds...

01/22/11Moonlight Dine and Ski
Whitefish    877-754-3474

Join us for an evening of fantastic cuisine and winter adventure. Watch the moon rise from the summit, feast on delicious dishes, top it off with some dessert, then click into your bindings and ski or snowboard down the mountain by moonlight. Or, for guests who prefer, climb aboard the Big Mountai...

01/23/11-03/06/1132nd Annual Southeastern Montana Juried Exhibit
Miles City    406-234-0635

The 32nd Annual Southeastern Montana Juried Exhibit features some of the best works being produced by professional and amateur artists throughout Montana and adjoining states. Works include paintings, drawings, photographs, sculptures and more.

A 'Traveling Collection' chosen from these entries ...

01/27/11-01/30/11Montana Winter Fair
Lewistown    406-535-4520

Montana Winter Fair is a state winter fair consisting of a livestock show, youth livestock events, fiddlers contest, youth educational events, commercial exhibits, farm forum, death by chocolate competition, photography, quilts, farm equipment displays, stock dog trials and clinic, cowboy church, an...

01/28/11-01/30/11Great Rockies Sportshow
Bozeman    406-580-3907

The Great Rockies Sportshow is where southcentral Montana sportsmen and women gather under one roof for three days, visit with exhibitors and other outdoor experts to get ideas, buy products and book vacations for their outdoor adventures! Exhibitors from across Alaska, Canada, Africa and surroundi...

01/28/11Micro Brew Review and Cool Dog Ball
Helena    406-447-1535

Annual Micro-Brew Review & Cool Dog event will be at the Helena Civic Center Ballroom from 6:00pm to 11:30pm. This party is way too cool to miss out on and it is a major fundraiser for Race to the Sky. Come support the race and sample some amazing microbrews and come listen to some great dance music...

01/29/11Toot, Snoot 'N' Hoot Folk Song Review and Comedy Show
Big Timber    406-932-4227

Toot, Snoot 'N' Hoot Folk Song Review and Comedy Show, Whippin 'n' Spurrin' Comedy Show and Boot Scoot'n Dance will be a fun time for the whole family. The chili supper includes chili, salad and cornbread.

The Whippin 'n' Spurrin' Comedy Show will delight you with a variety of entertainment in...

01/29/11Skin to Win/Randonnee Festival
Bozeman    800-223-9609

This is the 7th year for this mountaineering event at Bridger. Recreational and professional divisions for men and women available. This is a high endurance event requiring the ascent of several thousand feet and then descending steep expert terrain. The course is considered the best in North Ame...

01/29/11-01/30/11Ice Fishing Derby
Havre    406-265-4383

The Ice Fishing Derby is a two-day family event. The Havre Chamber Ag Committee fishing derby is designed for participants to win cash, have fun, and protect the fishery and raise scholarship funds.

A Montana fishing license is required. Under 13 years of age must be accompanied by an adult. E...

01/29/11Moonlight Snowmobile Poker Run
Lincoln    406-362-3334

This popular event is scheduled around the full moon. The scenery is a real prize. Join us for fun, food and door prizes. Contestants must leave the clubhouse between 6:00pm and 8:00pm. Prizes are awarded at 10:00pm. With 250 miles of groomed trails to explore, why not come early and explore what...

01/29/11Frost Fever/5K Fun Run
Missoula    406-721-7275

Frost Fever/5K Fun Run call 406-721-PARK or visit our website www.missoulaparks.org for more information....

02/04/11Artwalk Billings - February
Billings    406-259-6563

The Artwalk is a community art event scheduled 5 times a year in Downtown Billings. Galleries and businesses host free receptions for artists/artisans from 5:00pm to 9:00pm. Fun Express Bus transports artwalkers. Self-guided maps at participating galleries. Visit our website for more information....

02/04/11-02/06/11Great Rockies Sportshow
Great Falls    406-580-3907

This is the Big One! Great Rockies Sportshow in Great Falls - Montana's largest and best outdoor recreation show featuring a huge variety of exhibitors, features, and seminars on the great outdoors. Whether it's fishing, hunting, camping, boats, vacation travel or the great outdoors, sportsmen love...

02/04/11Cowtown Beef Breeders Show, Craft Expo & Ag Trade Show
Miles City    877-234-2890

The Cowtown Beef Breeders Show was organized to help the beef industry showcase their breeding programs. It has grown steadily over the past years filling 4 blocks with portable pens back to back and full of yearling bulls. They are allowed to bring up to 6 yearling bulls per pen.

The quality...

02/04/11-02/06/11Whitefish Winter Carnival
Whitefish    406-862-3501

04/17/11Ice Breaker Road Race
Great Falls    406-771-1265

The Ice Breaker Road Race is one of the premier running events of the state. The race has been named one of the top 100 road races in the country by Runner's World Magazine. Geared toward both families as well as experienced and elite runners, it offers a 5 mile race, 3 mile run and a 1 mile run/wa...

04/23/11Spring Run-Off
Big Sky    800-548-4486

Spring Run-Off is back by popular demand. Big Sky Resort will once again design a 100-foot pond filled with water that skiers and snowboarders will navigate and skim across or in some cases, directly into. Great fun for an end of the season event that will also feature live music, drink and food s...

04/23/11Party for the Planet
Billings    406-652-8100

Come to ZooMontana and Party for the Planet at our Earth Day celebration! Local businesses and organizations will be there to help teach you ways to live a more eco-friendly life. Games and activities will also be provided....

04/23/11Junior Ranger Day
Deer Lodge    406-846-2070

The park is celebrating Junior Ranger Day. The park will have the Junior Rancher Booklet. There will be tours, walks, kids activities, ranch programs and prizes....

04/23/11Ennis Lions Easter Egg Hunt
Ennis    406-682-7023

The Ennis Lions Club sponsors an annual Easter Egg Hunt for kids ages up to 12 years on the Saturday morning before Easter at the Ennis Lions Park....

04/29/11-04/30/1117th Annual Montana Storytelling Roundup
Cut Bank    406-873-0276

Do you want to be frightened? titillated? entertained? amused? diverted? pleasured? distracted? Come to the Annual Montana Storytelling Roundup at Cut Bank, Montana - Montana's only storytelling festival. Let us entertain you with cowboy poetry, ghost stories, folk music, Indian storytelling, art,...

04/29/11-04/30/11Wine and Chef's Tasting Party
Fort Benton    888-838-1882

Experience a fabulous 5 course Chef's Tasting Party paired with the perfect wine. Enjoy a relaxing dinner in the beautifully restored Union Grille Restaurant over looking the Missouri River.

This package also includes luxurious guest rooms exquisitely furnished and breakfast the next morning....

04/29/11-04/30/11Springfest Auction
Miles City    406-234-3850

Springfest Auction is a two day event offering food, fun, silent and oral auctions and dancing. This event is the main fundraiser for Sacred Heart School in Miles City.

Friday night the auction will be at the Sacred Heart School Gym, 519 North Center - off Montana Avenue, Phillips Street to Cent...

04/30/11-05/01/11Rimrock Opera: Tosca
Billings    406-671-2214

Rimrock Opera presents an edge-of-the-seat action tale amid political dissent in 1800 Rome. Floria Tosca, her lover, Cavaradossi, and Baron Scarpia, one of the most demonic villains in all of opera, are wrenched into a love-hate-terror triangle while Puccini's grippingly enchanting music rockets th...

05/06/11-05/08/11Annual Essexpress Railfan Weekend
Essex    406-888-5700

This annual event is filled with train chasing, train history seminars, guest speakers, slide shows, and plenty of opportunities to take pictures of trestles, snowsheds, and trains. This weekend is great for those new to rail fanning. Special room rates available. Great for Rail Fans!...

06/10/11-06/12/11Big Sky Fiber Arts Festival
Hamilton    406-529-6194

The Big Sky Fiber Arts Festival has been held for over twenty years at the Ravalli County Fairgrounds in Hamilton, Montana. The Festival will be open to the public on offering free fiber arts demonstrations, fiber arts courses, and judged animal and fleece shows. Vendors in the fiber arts, and vari...

06/23/11-06/26/11Gems of the Bitterroot Quilt Show
Hamilton    406-363-6263

Gems of the Bitterroot Quilt Show will feature a showing of over 300 quilts with a featured artist, demonstrations, viewer's choice, door prizes, and food concessions. Open on Saturday from 9:00am to 4:00pm and Sunday from 9:00am to 3:00pm. Admission $4....