NORTHWEST MONTANA
7, 14, 21, 28 MISSOULA Out to Lunch
Out to Lunch is a weekly performing arts festival at Caras Park on the Clark Fork River, featuring musicians and over 25 varied food vendors. Held every Wednesday, June through August from 11:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., Montana’s longest running festival. Since dates are subject to change, please call the Missoula Downtown Association at 406-543-4238 in advance to verify dates.
8, 9, 10 HAMILTON Big Sky Fiber Arts Festival
The Hockaday Museum of Art - Home to Montana’s Artistic Legacy - is housed in a turn of the century Carnegie Library Building and located in the heart of historic downtown Kalispell, Montana. The building, fully handicapped accessible and listed in the National Registry of Historic Places, is perfectly suited to the Museum’s focus on the art, artists, and culture of Montana, its native people and those who settled in the early years of the Empire Builder Railroad and Glacier National Park. Visitors to the Hockaday Museum of Art will be inspired by “Crown of the Continent: Glacier National Park Gallery.” This permanent museum exhibition features paintings, photographs, books, and artifacts that capture the memories and magnificence of Glacier National Park, an area that continues to attract artists seeking to portray its greatness. More Information: 406-529-6194 or http://www.hockadaymuseum.org
8, 15, 22, 29 MISSOULA Downtown Tonight
Downtown Tonight is produced by the Missoula Downtown Association. This event takes place Thursday evenings June - August, 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m., and features live music, food vendors and a beverage garden. Since dates are subject to change, please call the Missoula Downtown Association at 406-543-4238 in advance to verify dates.
17 KALISPELL Summit Solstice Triathlon
The Summit Fitness Center will host the Summit Solstice Triathlon. This is a fun event that some have described as a “Beginners Triathlon.” This Triathlon consists of a 1/2 mile swim in the indoor pool followed by a 20-kilometer bicycle ride on beautiful rolling hills, followed by a 5-kilometer run on the streets surrounding The Summit. Plenty of prizes are given out for all participants, plus free massages and food. Numerous volunteers are needed to help with this event. All volunteers will receive a long sleeve triathlon shirt and a free guest pass to The Summit. More Information: call Kevin at 406-751-4133 or visit our Web site at www.summithealthcenter.com
22, 23 MISSOULA Garden City River Rod Run
Close to 300 classic and hot rod cars are expected to arrive in Downtown Missoula for the 7th annual Garden City River Rod Run in Caras Park. Hosted by the Missoula Downtown Association, the show kicks off Friday afternoon at 5:00 p.m. and continues Saturday until 5:00 p.m.. The show is free to the public and offers a variety of entertainment throughout the weekend. All registered cars and a wide variety of displays relating to cars will be available for viewing Friday night from 5:00 - 9:00 p.m. and Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Food and beverages, including beer and wine, will be available for sale. More Information: 406-543-4238 or http://www.missouladowntown.com
23 WHITEFISH Whitefish Lake Run
Held annually since 1977, the Whitefish Lake Run has been a major part of the Montana road running scene. The event offers a 5k (3.1 mile) and a 10k (6.2 mile) running option to nearly 500 participants each year. There are 10 age groups offered in both male and female divisions. The 10k event has been the USATF Montana State Road Racing Championship for the past three years and has been designated as the championship event again this year. More Information: 406-862-3111 or http://www.sportsmanskihaus.com
30 WHITEFISH Early Bird XC Mountain Bike Race
This event set last season in motion with mud, guts and glory. Come on up for a lower mountain, multi-lap, five mile loop race through Big Mountain’s Nordic Center. Three divisions include Beginner, Sport, Expert with male/female and age classes in each. Registration: 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.; Start time: 10:30 a.m. staggered with Experts going first, followed by Sport, and then Beginner riders. Awards: 1:30 p.m. on the Guest Services & Information Deck. Cost: $20 per person, includes official T-shirt. Volunteers: Please contact the Events Dept. at (406) 862-2911. Course marshals and timers needed. More Information: 800-858-5439
SOUTHWEST MONTANA
1, 2, 3 TOWNSEND Townsend Cowboy Entertainer Gathering
The 6th annual Townsend Cowboy Entertainer Gathering will be a three day event, including cowboy poetry and music as well as arts, crafts and a snack bar. This is a fund raiser for our local fire department and the firemen will host a pancake breakfast beginning at 7:30 a.m. Saturday morning. At 8:00 a.m. we will begin a special two hour stage performance featuring some of the best cowboy poets, singers and songwriters in the Northwest. The morning show is free. More Information: 406-266-3946
1-30 BUTTE Farmers’ Market
The Butte Farmers’ 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 in the Bitterroot Valley and Hutterite gardens near Choteau. More Information: 406-497-6464 or http://www.mainstreetbutte.org
16 TOWNSEND Bull Bash Professional Bull Riders
Forty of the top bull riders in the nation will compete. Calcutta of top ten bull riders. Dog races (bring your dog) $1 entry; enter at the event. Full concessions on grounds including beer garden. More Information: 406-266-5805
17 ENNIS Lions Club Kids Father’s Day Fishing Derby
This is a great day for kids and dads. Kids under 12 can catch “big” fish in the little pond at the park while the dads act as fishing coaches. Prizes given for various age groups. Enjoy a delicious and free barbecue in the park, at 1:00 p.m., following the Fishing Derby. More Information: 406-682-4109
18 BOZEMAN Art Gallery Walk
Stroll from gallery to gallery viewing original and print art in all media. More Information: 406-586-4008 or http://www.historicbozeman.com
23 DILLON Ratpod
RATPOD is a one-day, 157-mile bicycle ride to benefit Camp Mak-A-Dream, a cost-free, medical camp in western Montana for children, teens & young adults with cancer. Riders are encouraged to raise donations for the camp and bring them to the event. Prizes will be awarded to the top donation-earning riders. The ride takes place in the remarkably scenic Big Hole Valley of southwestern Montana. Riders will encounter three wilderness mountain ranges. Pristine rivers are followed. The valley is sparsely populated and therefore lightly traveled by automobile. This is bicycle nirvana - the stomping grounds of Levi Leipheimer (Levi finished fifth in the 2005 Tour de France.) More Information: 406-549-5987
23, 24 TOWNSEND Canyon Ferry Walleye Festival
The Canyon Ferry Walleye Tournament is sponsored by the Townsend Chamber of Commerce. Approximately $25,000 in cash and prizes, special prizes for male/female and adult/child teams. Join us for the Boat Parade in downtown Townsend on Friday afternoon at 3:00. Open to all entries. For more information, details and entry forms call 406-266-5279.
30 WEST YELLOWSTONE Yellowstone Fly Tying
Yellowstone Fly Tying and Fishing Expo is sponsored by The Western Rocky Mountain Consul of the Federation of Fly Fishers. It will be held at the Holiday Inn, Sunspree Resort, 315 Yellowstone Avenue, in West Yellowstone on June 30th 2007. The hours are from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.This one day event is packed with educational opportunities for all levels of fly fishing experience. There are guest speakers, casting lessons and over 40 of the best fly tiers will be demonstrating and teaching their skills. Admission is free. The day’s event will be followed by a banquet and auction. Advance tickets are required for the banquet and can be obtained by calling WRMC president Bud Frasca at 208-772-0372 or visiting www.wrmcff.com.
CENTRAL MONTANA
1, 2 HELENA 14th Annual Governor’s Cup Art & Craft Show.
The many Montana artists and craftsmen show a variety of handmade products. It is held in conjunction with Montana’s largest 3k, 5k, 10k, 20k race with the show at the finish line of the race. This outdoor show also presents Montana’s finest hand-made items, food booths, live entertainment and the race award ceremony. A great family event. More Information: 406-449-4790 or http://www.janetkoenigproductions.com
1, 2 HELENA Governor’s Cup Road Race
The Governor’s Cup, Montana’s premier road running event geared toward both serious runners and families, includes a marathon relay, half-marathon, 10K, and 5K on Saturday. About 6,500 entries are expected. A pre-race dinner will be held on Friday and then music, art, food and outdoor craft show near the finish line on Friday and Saturday. Races begin in multiple locations and all finish lines end on Park Avenue. Registration forms for the Governor’s Cup can be picked up at Race Headquarters in Helena at 340 North Last Chance Gulch, beginning April 23, 2007, from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. More Information: 800-447-7828 ext 8261 or http://www.govcup.bcbsmt.com
1 GREAT FALLS Taste of Great Falls
Taste of Great Falls is a kickoff to summer in downtown Great Falls. This event is held in both the Convention Center and the adjacent Whittier Park. The event is from 5:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Come and sample a variety of food and drink from local restaurants. Live entertainment is provided at both venues. More Information: 406-453-6151 or http://www.downtowngreatfalls.com
8, 15, 22, 29 GREAT FALLS Alive @ 5
Alive @ 5 is a community event that creates downtown awareness and
synergy for the city of Great Falls. Every Thursday from June-August at
5:00 p.m., one designated area of downtown comes alive with food
vendors, liquid refreshments, live music and activities for children.
Held from 5-9 p.m., The event is family oriented and provides a great
opportunity to meet and make friends. On June 21st our annual Taste of
Great Falls partners with Alive @ 5 to add more food vendors with
opportunities to “taste” the offerings from local restaurants. More
information: 406-453-6151
EASTERN MONTANA
2 BILLINGS Micro Brew Festival
The annual Billings Micro Brew Festival features over 60 kegged micro brews, ciders and root beers, along with the addition of 40 imported beers and malternatives, gourmet foods and 40 bottled wines. Music and entertainment will be provided. Come visit with the Brew Masters from the best micro breweries in the Northwest. Attendance over 5,000. The Brew Fest will be held the 1st weekend in June. This year we have a new and larger location, the Shrine Auditorium at 1125 Broadwater Avenue. Mico-sodas are also a big hit at the
show. Drink tickets sold at event. More Information: 406-633-2206
2 BILLINGS Country Fair at the Moss Mansion Country Fair, sponsored by the Moss Mansion Historic House Museum, is held on the grounds of the Moss Mansion, 914 Division Street. This annual event features craft vendors, clowns, concessions, a petting zoo, live musical entertainment, a bake sale and a plant sale. Admission to the lawn is free, and folks can amble around the area to look at craft booths featuring ceramics, woodcrafts, quilts and vests, dried flower arrangements, jewelry and wrought iron ornaments. A Children’s Corner features carnival games at a nominal fee. Guided tours of the historic house museum and access to the mansion’s gift shop are available that day at the usual admission charge. This old-fashioned country fair is from 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. For Information call 406-256-5100 or email mossmansion@mossmansion.com.
9-17 RED LODGE Music Festival
The Red Lodge Music Festival is the oldest and most successful music festival in Montana serving nearly 200 students annually and presenting live performances by 30 professional musicians to audiences that would not otherwise have access to such opportunities. What began in 1964 as a week-long camp has expanded to a full-blown, nine day music festival. Students rehearse and perform under the tutelage of professional performers chosen not only for their expertise on their instruments, but also for their enthusiasm in working with students involved in instrumental music. Because of the high quality of faculty performances, the concerts are taped for later broadcast over regional and national public radio, bringing Red Lodge to national attention. Five evening faculty concerts, three student recitals, and a final band and orchestra performance complete a worthwhile and memorable festival experience for student campers, faculty members, and festival audiences. Even though most students will probably not pursue music careers, their involvement in the Red Lodge Music Festival develops their appreciation and enjoyment of music for the rest of their lives. The year 2007 will mark the 44th Annual Red Lodge Music Festival. More Information: 406-252-4599
23 RED LODGE Annual Beartooth Run
The Annual Beartooth Run consists of a 8.2- and 4.2-mile race course which begins at the Parkside Campgrounds on Highway 212, approximately 14 miles south of Red Lodge. Runners start at 7,000 feet and finish at 9,000 feet. The race is held on the switch backs of the spectacular Beartooth Highway billed as the “Most Beautiful Road in America” by Charles Kuralt. A celebration party always follows the race at the Parkside Campground. More Information: 888-281-0625 or http://www.redlodge.com
24 BILLINGS Symphony in the Park - The Billings Symphony
The annual “Symphony in the Park” is a free outdoor community concert for families and young at heart. Picnicking begins at 4:00 p.m.; pre-concert entertainment at 4:30 p.m.; an instrument “petting zoo” at 5:00 p.m.; and the main event, the Billings Symphony Concert, at 7:00 p.m. Come to Pioneer Park for a summer evening you will long remember. More Information: 406-252-3610 or http://www.billingssymphony.org
29, 30 BILLINGS Montana Old West Round-up
At the Old West Round-Up you’ll find Cowboy & Indian Collectables and Western Décor from across the nation. Our dealers bring some of the finest Western Memorabilia offered for sale anywhere. You’ll meet lots of great people and hopefully, take home a treasure or two for your own collection! This three day sale will be held at the Montana Convention Center adjacent to the Holiday Inn-Grand Montana in Billings. Tickets will be sold at the door. Children 12 and under are free when accompanied by an adult. General admission is $8. More Information: 406-834-3603
9 BILLINGS Strawberry Festival
The Strawberry Festival celebrates the start of summer in Billings with over 90 arts and crafts vendors, live entertainment, music, storytelling, dancing, a pancake breakfast, and children’s activities. Purchase a Strawberry Festival Button for vendor and merchant discounts. More Information: 406-259-5454 or http://www.strawberryfun.com
9 GLENDIVE Buzzard Day
Each spring, Makoshika State Park celebrates the return of the turkey vulture to eastern Montana with Buzzard Day, a tongue-in-cheek day of appreciation for one of “nature’s cleaners.” Makoshika’s badlands topography provides excellent habitat for turkey vultures, a species of concern because of its breeding requirements and its position in the food chain (carrion eaters ingest toxins carried throughout the entire food chain). Buzzard Day has events for all age groups, including a pancake breakfast, nature walks, an 8K Buzzard Run, festival games and food. Each year, new events are added. Admission is free. For more information, contact Makoshika State Park, PO Box 1242, Glendive, MT 59330, 406-377-6256 or email makoshika@mt.gov.
10 BILLINGS Festival of Cultures
The Festival of Cultures is a celebration of cultural diversity, attracting over 7,000 guests. Drawing participants from the region and from neighboring states, this event is free to all. Families, friends, neighbors and colleagues meet and enjoy all the ethnic flavor that it is possible to absorb in a single day. As folk music drifts over the crowd or Basque dancers spin and twirl between the laughing members of the audience, each of us begins to see the world through a wider lens. Wander through the ethnic crafts, eating a Laotian egg roll or sipping Italian coffee and then tour the 3,000 works of art on display in the Cultural Talent Demonstration. Children’s cultural activities abound in every area and they are free to all our young guests. Our entertainment stage is busy nonstop with music, dancing and story-telling. More Information: 800-877-6259 ext.1042
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