NORTHWEST MONTANA
3 BIGFORK Swan Ranger Winter Outings
Meet at 8:30 a.m. at Echo Lake Cafe every Sat. for breakfast, leaving at 9:30 a.m. for a partial day of hiking, X-C skiing, snowshoeing, etc. geared to the abilities of the day’s group and seasons. More information: www.swanrange.org.
3-4 MISSOULA Snowboard Jam
Snowboard Jam consists of two days of events for snowboarders, including Giant Slalom, Slope Style Jam and the Monster Air contest. Cash purse and prizes. More Information: 800-728-2695.
3 WHITEFISH Theater Company: Cantabile, the
London Quartet. With a unique blend of British humor
and musical Virtuosity, the British vocal group Cantabile has
been delighting audiences around the world with an
amazing range of programs. More Information:
406-862-5371.
4-6 WHITEFISH Special Olympics State Winter
Games. A highlight of the winter season, the Special
Olympics Montana State Winter Games bring together
more than 200 Special Olympics athletes and their coaches
for three days of winter sports competition at The Big
Mountain Ski and Summer Resort in Whitefish. More
Information: 800-242-6876.
8 WHITEFISH Samarabalouf - Festive Music
At O’Shaughnessy Ctr.1, Central Ave. Blues, Flamenco, Rock, & Tango. This French-based, delightfully crazy string trio will take their audience on a trip filled with roaming reverie, festive delights, and a good dose of humor. More Information: wtc@bigsky.net or 406-862-5371.
9-11 BIGFORK Cowabunga
A variety/talent show held at the Bigfork Center for the Performing Arts. More Information: 406-837-5888.
9-11 KALISPELL Great Rockies Sportshow
Catch the BIG ONE! Great Rockies Sportshow in Kalispell/Whitefish is the Flathead Valley’s premier sport show featuring a huge variety of exhibitors, features, and seminars on the great outdoors. More Information:
406-580-3907.
10 LIBBY Irish Fair
Libby’s Irish Fair is an annual event. Raffles, free entertainment, and craft show will be from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Back by popular demand will be a concert with An Dochas and the Haran Irish Dancers, starting at 7 p.m. More Information: 406-293-2336.
17 BIGFORK St. Patrick’s Day
Check out events at the Garden Bar & Grill and at Marina Cay Resort. More Information: 406-837-5888.
17-18 ESSEX Annual Snow Rodeo
The Annual Snow Rodeo contains hilarious events for the whole family on Saturday afternoon and Sunday. These are basic rodeo events but the contestants are on skis. More Information: 406-888-5700.
18 BIGFORK Beach Party and Chili Feed
At 5 p.m. Garden Bar. Chili, brownies, cole slaw, corn bread, beer, soda. Fundraiser for Rotary Club of Bigfork project.
More Information: 406-837-5888.
18 MISSOULA North Dakota Downhill
The North Dakota Downhill is a speed and glide contest on the North Dakota Downhill trail. More Information:
800-728-2695.
SOUTHWEST MONTANA
2-4 BOZEMAN 4 - H Competition
State 4 - H Shooting Sports Tournament at the Gallatin County Fairgrounds. More Information: 406-582-3270.
2-4 BOZEMAN Spring Home Improvement Show
Spring Home Improvement Show has everything from windows to hot tubs. More Information: 406-582-3488.
3-4 BOZEMAN Terrain Park Jam Snowboard/Skier
Terrain Park Jam Snowboard/Skier will be held in the Terrain Park. Competitors have the opportunity to hit a feature as many times as time allows. More Information: 800-223-9609.
3 WEST YELLOWSTONE Yellowstone Rendezvous
Marathon Ski Race. Held on the world-class
Rendezvous Ski Trails, this 27th annual event draws
hundreds of cross-country skiers. With the blast of a black
powder canon, racers sprint out to compete in a variety of
age classes and distances in both classic and freestyle of 5 to
50K lengths. More Information: www.rendezvousrace.com
or 406-646-7245.
4 WEST YELLOWSTONE West Yellowstone Youth
10 BIG SKY Dirtbag Day/Dirtbag Ball
The Dirtbag Ball is a day not to miss. Come witness the local color in an annual event that has become one of the favorites of Big Sky. Dressed in the most off-the-wall outfits they can find, the locals kick off the day in the Dirtbag Ball Parade. More Information: 406-955-5887.
10 COOKE CITY Spring Fling & Hog Roast
The Annual Spring Fling & Hog Roast, a fund raiser to benefit the local volunteer organizations is loaded with fun. Be sure to call in advance for reservations, as this favorite event fills the town. More Information: 406-838-2036.
11 BUTTE Duggan Dolan Blarney Stone Fun Run
The Duggan Dolan Blarney Stone Run begins and ends at Knights of Columbus Hall at 224 West Park Street. Races for kids, adults, and walkers. Admission fees to be announced. More Information: 406-723-3239.
12 WEST YELLOWSTONE West Entrance
West Entrance to Yellowstone closes to over the snow travel until April 20, 2007.
15-18 WEST YELLOWSTONE World Snowmobile
Expo. West Yellowstone’s World Snowmobile Expo
combines top-notch racing with a first look at all the
upcoming season’s new products. More Information:
406-646-7701.
16-17 BUTTE St. Patrick’s Day Events
St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Festivities start at 11 a.m. in Uptown Butte. The St. Patrick’s Day parade lines up and leaves from Mercury Street and Colorado (just west of the Mai Wah Museum and Uptown Pork Chop John’s and about a block north of Emma Park) and then proceeds east on Mercury Street. More Information: 406-782-4244.
17 BOZEMAN Pinhead Classic
This year is 26th annual competition for this telemark racing event. Everyone must have telemark gear and a good costume. More Information: 800-223-9609.
23-25 BOZEMAN Bozeman Exchange Expo
The Bozeman Exchange Expo will be celebrating 25 years in 2007. Discover builders, landscape and building products, furnishings, art and services. More Information:
406-586-5421.
29-Apr.1 ANACONDA Wayne Estes Basketball
Tournament. Wayne Estes Basketball Tournament, 22nd
year, consisting of approximately 120 teams, will be held
at five gyms in Anaconda, and at the Anaconda Job Corp.
Sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce, this event brings
approximately 4000 people to Anaconda from various states,
even as far away as Alaska. More Information:
406-563-2400.
CENTRAL MONTANA
3 GREAT FALLS Made in Montana
Marketplace. The show is set for public opening on March
11th of 2007. Over 400 businesses have exhibited their
wares in the past, featuring everything from food and crafts
to clothing and jewelry. More Information: 406-455-8510.
3 GREAT FALLS Wine and Food Festival
Wine and Food Festival provides an evening of sampling food, fine wine, and beer from Montana and surrounding areas. It features over 100 wines, beers, and other beverages to sample in a complimentary wine glass. More Information: 800-548-8256.
14-18 GREAT FALLS C.M. Russell Auction of
Original Western Art & Exhibitors Show. The 39th
Annual C.M. Russell Auction, named after the famous
cowboy artist, benefits the local C.M. Russell Museum.
The event includes two major auctions, a fixed price art sale,
Chuckwagon Brunch, three receptions and two quick draws.
More Information: 800-803-3351.
14-18 GREAT FALLS Western Heritage Artist
Association Art Show. The Western Heritage Artist
Association Art Show is an annual event held the third
Wednesday in March of each year. More Information:
406-453-2990.
15-18 GREAT FALLS Great Falls Native American
Art Show. The Great Falls Native American Art Show is
over twenty years old and is sponsored by the Great Falls
Native American Art Association. The show will feature
over 22 Native American artists. A $2.00 donation is
suggested. More Information: 800-238-9980.
15-18 GREAT FALLS Jay Contway and Friends Art
Show. Jay Contway and Friends Art Show brings together
professional artists of many mediums. The exhibit offers a
large selection of bronze sculpture depicting subjects from
western to contemporary themes. More Information:
406-452-7647.
18 LEWISTOWN Spring Fling Trade Show & Craft
Show. The Spring Fling Trade Show and Craft Show
features a garden display and sports show in addition to
home business booths, demonstrations, food, and
entertainment. More Information: 406-535-3441.
30-Apr. 1 GREAT FALLS 27th Annual Home &
Garden Show & Sale. Montana’s largest Home & Garden
Show and Sale. This annual sales event features over 300
exhibitor booths covering 80,000 square feet. See hundreds
of products for your home and yard. More Information:
406-452-4663.
31 GREAT FALLS Family Connections Annual
Childrens Activity Fair. Family Connection’s Annual
Children’s Activity Fair is a fun filled family event. There
are various information booths to help the parents, aunts,
uncles and grandparents become aware of the organizations
in Great Falls that could possibly be beneficial to them.
More Information: 800-696-4503.
31 HELENA 23rd Annual Spring Art & Craft Show
Over 90 Montana juried artists and craftsmen exhibit at this event. The Annual Easter Basket Contest and silent auction is held in conjunction with the art & craft show. More Information: 406-449-4790.
EASTERN MONTANA
2-4 BILLINGS Home Improvement Show
This is MONTANA’S largest Home Show with over 450 exhibit spaces and a three day attendance of over 30,000 people. This is the 24rd year and is one the public looks forward to each year. More Information: 800-303-3114.
3 BILLINGS 39th Annual Party & Auction
The Yellowstone Art Museum’s annual party and auction to be held at the Museum. Silent auction begins at 6 p.m. followed by a live auction at 8 p.m. More Information:
406-256-6804.
3-4 BILLINGS Rocky Mountain Arts & Crafts
Festival. The Rocky Mountain Arts & Crafts Festival has
become an event you won’t want to miss. The perfect way
to perk up your spring, you will find everything from
photographs and prints, to candles, cosmetics and candy.
More Information: 800-543-2505 ext. 1372.
10 MALTA Milk River Wagon Train Feed and Dance
Enjoy the tall tales, companionship, and vittles of veterans and “scissor-billed” greenhorns as we share adventures of life in northern Montana, fueled by a scrumptious feed of Rocky Mountain oysters and other tender morsels. More Information: 406-654-2678.
10-11 RED LODGE National Finals Ski Joring
Bring the whole family to this unique winter event - skiers are pulled around a track behind horseback riders. Winter fun...western style. More Information: 406-446-3232,
406-446-1718 or www.redlodge.com.
16-18 BILLINGS Outdoor Recreation Exposition
The Montana Outdoor Recreation Exposition is the Granddaddy of all sport shows in Montana. It is the region’s first and largest recreation expo in Montana and Wyoming. You will find guided hunting and fishing trips in Canada and the Northwestern United States. More Information: 800-543-2505 ext. 1372.
16-17 GLENDIVE Eastern Montana Celtic Festival
Eastern Montana Celtic Celebration features a bar crawl led by a pipe band, a bagpipe band, Highland Dancers, heritage displays, food, family fun, concerts and more. Come be “Irish For A Day.” More Information: 406-377-6690.
16-Apr. 29 MILES CITY The New Gold Rush:
Images of Coalbed Methane The New Gold Rush:
Images of Coalbed Methane features artists John Amos, Ann
Fuller, Patrick Smith, and Ted Wood’s presentation of over
40 photographic images that documented coalbed methane
development in the Wyoming Powder River Basin. More
Information: 406-234-0635.
16-17 PLENTYWOOD Northeast Montana Farm
Expo. Each year KATQ Radio sponsors its annual
Farm Expo, bringing in agricultural and household
exhibits from Montana, North Dakota, and Canada.
Educational seminars daily. More Information:
406-765-1480.
17 BILLINGS The Billings Symphony - Legends and
Tall Tales. Join us for Legends and Tall Tales, featuring
Four Scottish Dances, Molly on the Shore, the Tristan and
Isolde Prelude, and the Hary Hanes suite. More Information:
www.billingssymphony.org or 406-252-3610.
17 RED LODGE 17th Annual St. Patrick’s Day
Celebration. Calling all leprechauns to join in the fun.
Annual parade and pub crawl. More Information:
406-446-1718 or www.redlodge.com.
23-25 BILLINGS Rimrock Opera: Mozart’s Cosi fan
Tutte. Don Alfonso, a cynical old bachelor, debates
women’s constancy with Ferrando and Guglielmo; young
officers who insist their sweethearts, the sisters Dorabella and
Fiordiligi, are faithful. More Information: 406-671-2214.
24 BILLINGS St. Vincent Healthcare Child Safety
Fair. St. Vincent Healthcare Child Safety Fair will feature
information and exhibits on a wide variety of child safety
and health issues. Local non-profit agencies will be at the
show also, providing information on the services they
provide to the community. Games and activities are planned
also. More Information: 800-543-2505 ext 1267.
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