NORTHWEST MONTANA
3 MISSOULA Kids Fest
A festival by kids, about kids, and for kids and their families. More information: 406-258-3755.
4 MISSOULA Annual Original Gun & Antique Show. The oldest, largest, and best gun and antique show in the state. More information: 406-549-4817.
5 EUREKA Montana Quilt Show
Quilt workshops, crafts, shows and more. More information: www.eurekaquiltshow.com
5-Oct. 1 KALISPELL Hockaday Museum of Art
Two new shows: Frances Senska and David Secrest.
More information: 406-775-5268,
www.hockadaymuseum.org
8-13 MISSOULA Western Montana Fair and Rodeo.
Celebrate summer at Missoula’s annual fair and rodeo which features horse racing, exhibits, cooking, demolition derby, and more. More information: 406-721-3247, www.westernmontanafair.com.
11-13 POLSON Cruisin’ By the Bay Car Show and Festival Days. Valley Cruisers Car Show and Polson Art Festival combine into one tremendous event. Featuring 2 concerts on the 11th. More information: 406-261-0761.
11 WHITEFISH Huckleberry Days Art Festival
A celebration of the fabulous native purple fruit is the inspiration of this arts and entertainment fair. More information: 406-862-3501.
12 POLSON Annual Outdoor Art Festival
This event features over 100 juried artists and crafts people. More information: 406-883-0596.
16-20 KALISPELL NW Montana Fair and Rodeo
A regional gathering of exhibits, a carnival and 3 nights of PRCA rodeo action and fireworks. More information: 406-758-5810.
16-19 KALISPELL Nash Car Club of America Grand Nat’l Meet. West Coast Outlaw Hotel. More information: 406-752-7696.
19 POLSON 22nd Annual Wine Festival
A tradition of offering fine wines from around the world and delicious hors d’oeuvres from local eateries. More information: 800-845-4251.
26 EUREKA Bull Thing
7 pm at the Lincoln county fair grounds. More information: www.eurekaevents.com.
30 HAMILTON Ravalli County Fair
Visit the beautiful valley with spectacular views. More information: 406-363-3411.
SOUTHWEST MONTANA
1 BOZEMAN Bogert Farmers’ Market
For the whole summer, enjoy a farmers’ market on Tuesday! From 5 pm until 8 pm at Bogert Park. More information: 406-539-0216
1 BOZEMAN Downtown Chalk on the Walk
Create your own artistic statement on Main Street between Grand and Broadway. More information: 406-586-4003.
2 BOZEMAN Bite of Bozeman
6 pm on Main Street. A variety of vendors let you enjoy cuisine of all types. Mingle! More information: 406-586-4003.
2 BOZEMAN Lunch on the Lawn
At the Emerson Cultural Center, 11:30 am until 1: 30 pm, this is a free community outdoor concert series with live music, food and fun. Every Wednesday for the rest of the summer. More information:
406-587-9797, www.emerson.org.
2 BOZEMAN Comedy Night
At the Baxter Hotel. $3 at the door gets you into a show of National touring comedians from Comedy Central, MTV, and Saturday Night Live. Every Wednesday at 7 pm for the rest of the summer.
2-6 BUTTE Silver Bow County Fair
Featuring arts, crafts, food, animals, and more. More information: 406-497-6221.
2-5 LIVINGSTON Park County Fair
This event features a carnival, rodeo, thousands of exhibits, pig wrestling, lip sync contest and more. More information: 406-222-4185.
3 BOZEMAN Music on Main
Enjoy live music and food in downtown Bozeman. Kids’ activities from 6:30 - 7:30 pm and the band starts at 7 pm. Every Thursday evening for the rest of the summer. More information: 406-586-4008.
3-5 THREE FORKS Montana Antique Airplane Association Fly-In. At Pogreba Field. Montana Antique Airplane Association Fly-In at the airport. Competition and rides. More information: 406-586-2307.
3-6 TOWNSEND Broadwater County Fair & Rodeo. Everything from local kids to professionals, this rodeo is a sure treat. More information: 406-266-9251.
4-6 BOZEMAN Sweet Pea Festival of the Arts
At Lindley Park, join us for the 29th Annual Sweet Pea Festival! The mission is to celebrate the arts, featuring dance, music, dining, and fine arts There is a children’s run, parade, and ice cream social. More information: 586-4003.
4 WEST YELLOWSTONE Rod Run
In its 36th year, this event annually draws five to seven hundred street rods from all over the United States. More information: 406-646-9759.
5 BOZEMAN Farmers’ Market
At the Gallatin Valley Fairgrounds, featuring locally grown foods and local arts and crafts. Every Saturday for the rest of the summer! More information:
406-388-6701.
11 BOZEMAN Equinox Comedy Deathmatch
7 pm for Teens, 9 pm for Mature audiences. At the Equinox Theatre. $5. Improv comedy gladiators battle to the death. More information: 406-587-0737 ext 1.
11-13 BUTTE An Ri Ra Montana Irish Festival
Designed to promote the wonderful Irish heritage and culture in Montana. More information: 800-735-6814.
11-13 THREE FORKS Rockin the Rivers 2006
A classic rock concert to be held at “The Bridge.”
More information: 406-285-0099.
11 WEST YELLOWSTONE Bozeman Symphony’s Far Afield Program presents! Bel Cantos performing on the front lawn of the Grizzly & Wolf Discovery Center. More information: 406-646-7001,
800-257-2570.
12-13 BELGRADE Crazy Days
Crafts and entertainment all over town, celebrating our small town heritage. More information:
406-388-1616.
12 BIG SKY Country Fair
Something for everyone! Start the day with a 5K run, enjoy the parade, or simply watch the fun. In the Meadow Village under the pavillion. More information: 800-943-4111.
12 ENNIS Madison Valley Arts Festival
This annual festival includes a juried arts and crafts marketplace featuring original artworks. More information: 406-580-7775.
19 ENNIS Annual Madison River Run
The event begins with a shotgun start as participants walk or run a 5K or 10K. More information: 406-682-5034.
22 THREE FORKS Classic Auto Show
Join the Headwaters Car Club at the Classic Auto Show. More information: 406-285-4753..
25,26 BOZEMAN Quilting in the Country
Mini classes, lunch, shows, and lectures enjoyed by all. More information: 406-587-8216.
25 BOZEMAN Equinox Comedy Deathmatch
9 pm for Mature audiences. At the Equinox Theatre. $5. Improv comedy gladiators battle to the death. More information: 406-587-0737 ext 1.
25-27 BELGRADE Barnes Steam and Power Show
This 33rd Annual show is for the tractor enthusiast. It features tractors from the 1900’s and includes a demonstration of various tractors. More information: 406-388-1616.
27 BOZEMAN Cruisin on Main Car Show
9 am until 3 pm on Main Street. Car enthusiasts can stroll and vote for their favorite car. More information: 406-586-4008.
31 BIG SKY Jeni Fleming Trio
Big Sky Community Park. More information:
www.bigskyarts.org.
CENTRAL MONTANA
3 HELENA August Under the Tent Activities Day. This event provides fun, hands-on learning activities for the whole family. More information: 406-444-2694, www.montanahistoricalsociety.org.
4-5 HELENA Relay for Life
Capital High School’s Track, 6 pm until 10 pm. More information: 406-449-5110.
5 HELENA Trail Riders ride to Casey Peak
More information: 406-449-4676.
5-6 HELENA Governor’s Cup All Breed Horse Show. This is the longest running horse show in Montana for all types and breeds. More information: 406-458-6165.
12 GREAT FALLS Community Artists Day
Local artists will be in gorgeous Giant Springs State Park, painting throughout most of the day. More information: 406-454-5870.
12 GREAT FALLS Lewis & Clark Institute: Centuries of Montana. Encounter Montana’s colorful past in three fascinating ways. More information: 406-727-8733.
17-20 HELENA Western Rendezvous of Art
The 28th annual event features 55 of the nation’s premier artists. More information: 406-442-4263.
18 HELENA Montana Professional Artists Association Show & Sale. At the Great Northern Hotel, this show features the entire membership of professional artists from all corners of Montana. More information: 406-961-3887.
19 CHOTEAU Grizzly Marathon
Marathon and Half-Marathon. Marathon course is USATF certified and qualifying results will be submitted to the Boston Marathon. More information: 406-466-3333.
26 GREAT FALLS Lewis & Clark: Camping with the Corps. Camp along the Missouri River with members of the Lewis and Clark Honor Guard. More information: 406-727-8733.
EASTERN MONTANA
4 BILLINGS Artwalk Downtown
The participating galleries offer a wide variety of works for your visual enjoyment. Everyone invited! More information: 406-252-2010
4-6 RED LODGE Festival of Nations
Celebrating its 56th year, the festival continues to honor its roots as a coal mining town through the diverse ethnic groups that worked and settled the area. More information: 888-281-0625.
5,6 BILLINGS 53rd Mexican Fiesta & 11th Annual Car Show. A two day festival with food, game booths and live entertainment at South Park. More information: 406-252-0191, 406-259-1846.
11 BILLINGS MontanaFair
This is an agricultural celebration in the historic tradition of fairs in MetraPark. More information: 800-366-8538.
18 BILLINGS Juliano’s
Cigar Dinners at Juliano’s. More information: Pam and Scott Godfrey, owners of Stogies, 406-248-6879, or Juliano’s, 406-248-6400. Reserve early.
24-27 MILES CITY Eastern Montana Fair
This event is made up of 7 counties featuring many different events and entertainment activities. More information: 406-232-9554.
27 MILES CITY Demolition Derby
Part of the Eastern Montana Fair, this event is one not to miss! With many different matches, it will be sure to please. More information: 877-632-2890.
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