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02/12/10-02/14/10Wild West Winterfest
Bozeman    406-582-3270

Put on your coats and boots and join us for the 8th Annual WinterFest. Three days of fun, family events: The All Breed Horse Sale, Chili Cook-off, Dog Keg Pull, Doxie Derby, Dog Talent Show and Freestyle Dance, Battle of the Breeds, Children's Art Show, Hockey Tournament, Kids' Activities, Petting ...

02/12/10-02/21/10Big Sky Documentary Film Festival
Missoula    406-541-3456

Big Sky Documentary Film Festival showcases the best in documentary films from around the world. The festival attracts more than 10,000 people and screens more than 100 films during the week long event. All films are shown on Montana's largest movie screen at the historic Wilma Theater, downtown Mi ...

02/19/10-02/20/10Winter Carnival
Red Lodge    800-444-8977

Red Lodge Mountain Resort's Winter Carnival has become a much anticipated annual event for visitors and locals alike. This 2 day themed (stay tuned to www.redlodgemountain.com for this year's theme) event includes the Cardboard Classic Parade and Race, Costume Contest, Jalapeno Eating Contest, Live ...

02/27/10Wine and Food Festival
Great Falls    800-548-8256

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. Sampling begins at 6:00pm, and dancing is from 9:00pm to 12:00am. Must be 21 years o ...

03/11/10-03/15/10Annual Early Music Festival
Helena    406-933-5246

5 evenings of Baroque music with nationally known guest artists and Montana Early Music Ensembles. Featured works - G.F. Handel's "Israel in Egypt", Bach Brandenburg #5, and Schutz "Musikalische Exequien."



Featured artists at Thursday, Saturday and Sunday concerts: Amanda Balestrieri, Heather Ba ...

03/12/10-03/13/10Eastern Montana Celtic Festival
Glendive    406-377-6690

The Eastern Montana Celtic Celebration features a bar crawl with pipe band, a bagpipe band, Highland Dancers, heritage displays, food, family fun, concerts and more. Come be 'Irish For A Day'!



First visit the DCAU Art Gallery downtown for St. Patrick's Day trinkets, silent auction items, and con ...

03/20/10-03/21/10Annual Snow Rodeo
Essex    406-888-5700

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! Spectators and contestants welcome. Bareback bronc ride down the mountain on an inner tube horse on skis. Rope a wooden goat while tr ...

03/26/10-04/15/10Cycle Only Days
West Yellowstone    406-646-7701

Perfect ways to spend springtime days! Ride in Yellowstone for free and before the park opens to public automobiles or buses. Animals are abundant and days are invigorating. Ride to Madison Junction, Canyon or Mammoth Hot Springs--the only limitation is your energy. Note: the road between Madiso ...

04/23/10-04/25/10Rendezvous Days
Eureka    406-889-4636

The 32nd Annual Rendezvous Days is an annual spring festival held in the Beautiful Northwest Montana town of Eureka. The Rendezvous features fun and activities for the whole family to celebrate the end of winter and the coming of spring.



The event kicks off with the Friday night Concert and Tas ...

04/23/10-04/25/10Montana Horses Annual Horse Roundup and Drive
Three Forks    888-685-3697

Each year, Montana Horses hosts a Spring Roundup that's right out of the Old West, with a horse drive from the hills around Willow Creek back to the home ranch on the Missouri River. Participants (limited to 20 guests) help roundup several hundred head of horses from their winter range, then trail ...

04/29/10-04/30/10Bigfork Whitewater Festival
Bigfork    406-837-5888

The Bigfork Whitewater Festival involves international kayak racing on the 'Wild Mile' of the Swan River that runs through Bigfork. At the height of spring runoff, the 'Wild Mile' is considered a Class V whitewater. The event draws over 200 competitors along with several thousand spectators. Ther ...

05/02/10CCP's Annual Kite Festival
Helena    888-244-5368

Come join the fun at CCP's Annual Kite Festival! Fly a kite, enjoy concessions, live music, face painting and tattoos for kids. The Kite Festival is fun for the entire family. We guarantee you will have a great time! No pets please. No admission fees. Free kites available or bring your own!



The K ...

05/08/10-05/15/1033rd International Wildlife Film Festival
Missoula    406-728-9380

The 33rd International Wildlife Film Festival kicks off on May 8th with WildFest and WildWalk in Downtown Missoula and Caras Park. Don't miss an unforgettable eight days of award winning wildlife films at the Wilma Theatre day and night and a stellar line up of filmmaker presentations with events a ...

05/08/10International Migratory Bird Day
Moiese    406-644-2211 ext 207

International Migratory Bird Day is a yearly event conducted to make people aware of birds, their importance in people's lives and current concerns. A variety of events, from beginning to advanced bird watching, bird identification and photography are held to encourage the public to get involved ...

05/10/10-05/15/10MSU-Billings Wine and Food Festival
Billings    888-430-6782

The MSU-Billings Wine and Food Festival features domestic wine-masters and premier wines from around the world for tasting and auction. This festival week begins with a Guest Chef Dinner followed by a Iron Chef competition. Throughout the week four cooking schools conducted by local and regional ch ...

05/15/10Watershed Festival
Bozeman    406-582-0526

The Montana Outdoor Science School will host its' Annual Watershed Festival at the Bozeman Fish Technology Center. Offered free to the public, the Community Watershed Festival is made possible by business sponsors, volunteers, and other private donations. Topics include bird and mammal identificat ...

05/15/10Glasgow Feather Fest
Glasgow    406-228-2222

Glasgow is situated in northeastern Montana where the native grasslands have remained relatively unaffected by today's urban and agricultural sprawl. For this reason the first annual Feather Fest promises to provide a birding and wildlife experience you will not soon forget.



On our numerous fiel ...

05/23/10National Bison Range 102nd Birthday
Moiese    406-644-2211 ext 207

The National Bison Range was established on May 23, 1908 and we will celebrate its 102nd birthday! Activities occuring include a waiving of fees for the scenic drives, trivia contests and historical displays, free posters and coloring pages. ...

05/29/10-05/30/10Loon & Fish Festival
Seeley Lake    406-793-5706

A celebration of the art and wildlife of the Seeley-Swan Valley, the festival includes guided nature walks that explore loon and other animal habitat, children's activities, local arts and crafts for sale and demonstrations by local artisans. Sponsored by Alpine Artisans in collaboration with the U ...

05/31/10Crazy Mountain Museum Festival
Big Timber    406-932-5126

The Crazy Mountain Museum opens for the summer season with a festival celebration. Activities include music, entertainment, exhibits, raffles, food and the first opportunity to view the new season's exhibits. ...

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 ...

06/04/10-06/05/10Montana Dinosaur Festival
Malta    406-654-5300

The best of Montana dinosaurs are featured throughout this festival. A dig pit, venders in the park, Dino Camp with fossil mold making, and educational programs. ...

06/04/10-06/06/10Wings Across the Big Sky
Missoula    406-443-3949

Visitors will see bird species from burrowing owl and Lewis' woodpecker to calliope hummingbird, golden eagle and red-naped sapsucker at Wings Across the Big Sky, the annual bird festival sponsored by Montana Audubon.



The festival, which moves to a different place each year, is in Missoula June 4 ...

06/05/10-06/06/10Whoop-Up Days and Rhubarb Festival
Conrad    406-271-7791

The 70th Annual Whoop-Up Trail Days and newly added Rhubarb Festival will be held in Conrad. Activities begin Friday evening with a children's carnival and a Rodeo Calcutta. Saturday morning the Conrad Lions Club offer a free pancake breakfast at 7:00am. To work off those pancakes you can partici ...

06/11/10-06/13/10Montana Mule Days
Hamilton    406-777-2331

Montana Mule Days is Montana's largest mule and donkey show with over 100 classes features driving, riding, cattle and fun events. Competition comes from up to six different states. Camping is available on the grounds, commercial booths, food available covered grandstand and family entertainment. ...

06/11/10-06/13/10Think Local - Summer 's First 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. ...

06/11/10-06/12/10Chief Victor Days
Victor    406-642-3924

Chief Victor Days - This is a unique community celebration honoring Victor and descendants of Chief Victor of the Salish Tribe.



Information number Angie Doberstein 642-3924. Vendor space starts at $30.00. Non-profits $25.00.



Friday - Fireman Dinner 5:30pm

Saturday - Parade 11:00am

Saturday ...

06/12/10Strawberry Festival
Billings    406-259-5454

The Strawberry Festival celebrates the start of summer in Billings with over 150 arts and crafts vendors, food, non-profit and commercial vendors, live entertainment, music, a pancake breakfast, and a kid's zone with children's activities. Purchase a Strawberry Festival Button for vendor and mercha ...

06/12/10Buzzard Day
Glendive    406-377-6256

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 it ...

06/13/10Festival of Cultures
Billings    800-877-6259 #1042

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 ...

06/18/10-06/20/10Montana Festival of the Wind
Harlowton    406-632-4694

Montana Festival of the Wind celebrates the great Montana Wind and Montana's largest Wind Energy Center through wind-related contests and competitions, entertainments and events.



The celebration weekend is preceded by writing, painting and quilting and photography contests related to wind. Durin ...

06/18/10-06/20/10A Step Back in Time: The Grand Victorian Ball of 1864
Virginia City    800-829-2969

A STEP BACK IN TIME, 1860s, 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 musi ...

06/19/10-06/20/10Frontier Days
Culbertson    406-787-6643

For over 40 years Frontier Days has featured parades, rodeo, community follies and other entertainment. The Culbertson Saddle Club puts on a weekend of great rodeo entertainment, Friday and Saturday evening.



We have unique tiered parking at the rodeo grounds, so you can sit in your car or picku ...

06/19/1031st Annual Bitterroot Day
Hamilton    406-363-3338

This is a celebration of Montana's state flower, the Bitterroot. About 1,000 live blossoms adorn the display cases that hold the late Henry Grant's lifetime collection of Bitterroot memorabilia. Art and crafts booths and refresments are available. A Salish representative will address the meaning o ...

06/25/10-06/27/10Fort Benton Summer Celebration
Fort Benton    406-622-2013

Montana's 'birthplace' community celebrates summer. A great family event! Fort Benton's annual celebration of its heritage. Scheduled activities include a parade, arts and crafts on the Levee. Missouri River Traders Market, historical tours, free entertainment, street dance, fishing derby and fi ...

06/25/10-06/27/1021st Annual Lewis & Clark Festival
Great Falls    406-727-8733

This week of Rediscovery is your opportunity to experience an incredible journey through the weathered pages of the daily journals kept by Lewis and Clark; all shared with you through presentation, ceremony and guided experience. Demonstrations, exhibits, and other events of this week, will touch y ...

06/25/10-06/27/10Custer's Last Stand Reenactment
Hardin    888-450-3577

Custer's Last Stand Reenactment celebrates the 134th anniversary of the battle. Hold onto your hats! The Seventh Cavalry and Indian warriors will face off once again this summer in the annual Custer's Last Stand Reenactment, six miles west of Hardin, Montana. The Reenactment celebrates the annive ...

06/25/10-06/27/10Pioneer Days and Antique Show
Scobey    406-487-5965

You start the day in the Cook Cars with a pancake and sausage breakfast. Then you stroll down the boardwalks of Pioneer Town viewing the historic buildings, 100 years old. Come see a family oriented vaudeville show featuring the Dirty Shame Belles and the Dixieland Band. An antique car tractor pa ...

06/26/10Sweet Grass Fest
Big Timber    406-932-5131

Sweet Grass Fest features a full day of family fun in conjunction with Rodeo Weekend in Big Timber. Street vendors will be set up throughout the day with arts and crafts, photography, antiques, memorabilia and a variety of down home country cooking. Running enthusiasts may take part in the 5K walk ...

06/26/10Fairy and Wizards Festival
Jefferson City    866-933-8789

Annual Fairy and Wizards Festival. This is the one day of the year that garden fairies and wizards can be seen with the naked eye! Fun and festivities for the whole family. Dress as your favorite Fairy, Gnome, Elf or Wizard. Vendors, activities for the kids, music, great food by Chili O'Brien's, ...

06/27/10Billings Symphony Orchestra & Chorale: Symphony in the Park
Billings    406-252-3610

The annual Billings Symphony 'Symphony in the Park' is a free outdoor community concert for families and young at heart. Picnicking begins at 4:00pm, an instrument 'petting zoo' at 5:00pm and the main event, the Billings Symphony Concert at 7:00pm. Come to Pioneer Park for a summer evening you will ...

07/01/10-07/04/10Centennial Fest
Broadus    406-436-2977

Centennial Fest will be a combination celebration of the Broadus Centennial, All Class Reunion and the September Fest. Will have an open house unveiling a new exhibit or completed project at the museum. Speakers, cookie auction, a ride in a vintage car and a dance in the log school house for some ...

07/02/10-07/04/10Depot Festival of the Arts
Livingston    406-222-2300

An outstanding northern Rockies event: a hundred fine artists and handcrafters present works ranging from sculpture to glass, painting, jewelry, fabric, fiber, photography, ceramics, woodwork, and more in Livingston's downtown Depot-Rotary Park, complemented by food, fun, and the famous Depot pie bo ...

07/02/10-07/04/10Whitefish Arts Festival
Whitefish    406-862-5875

The annual Whitefish Arts Festival maintains a long tradition of high quality arts and fine crafts. Whitefish is a picturesque town in the Flathead Valley of Montana featuring beautiful lakes and majestic mountains. This event will be held at the Parkside Credit Union Park on the corner of Spokane ...

07/03/10-07/04/10Milk River Days and Cowboys Rodeo
Hinsdale    406-364-2203

The celebration begins with a rodeo and free street dance in downtown Hinsdale on July 3rd. On the Fourth there is a parade at 11:00 am followed by kids' games, horseshoe, ping pong drop, beef barbecue and free fireworks at dusk. Other activities include fishing for Walleye, Northern Pike and Catf ...

07/04/104th of July Celebration & Parade
Hysham    406-342-5457

A parade down Main Street starts the event. A barbecued hamburger picnic is provided at the City Park. There are games to play. For those who like to swim, there is a swimming pool at the park. The Treasure County Museum Board will show movies in our historic Yucca Theater.



A fireworks displa ...

07/04/10Troy Old Fashioned Independence Day Celebration
Troy    406-295-1064

All are invited to participate in the Old Fashioned Independence Day Celebration in Troy, Montana, sponsored by the Troy Chamber of Commerce, on July 4th. Expect an annual celebration in the heart of Northwest Montana, which attracts thousands of people from throughout the region.

The celebration ...

07/09/10-07/11/10National Folk Festival
Butte    406-497-6464

The National Folk Festival features performances and demonstrations by over 250 of the nation's finest musicians, dancers and craftspeople. It will feature 25 Artists/groups on seven stages including a dance pavilion dedicated to non-stop participatory dancing, a family stage with performances appea ...

07/10/10Annual Marysville Picnic
Marysville    406-449-0222

Come and attend the annual Marysville Picnic. This event hosts fun for the entire family and includes various exhibitors, entertainment, vendors, arts and crafts, games and contests. Award winning cowboy poet, Bruce South with Lazy 'B' Bar 'S' Productions from Red Lodge will be performing. Don't ...

07/10/10Sunrise Festival of the Arts
Sidney    406-433-1916

The Sunrise Festival Of The Arts is one of eastern Montana's premier events with an attendance of thousands. The finest artists and crafters in a 3-state area display and sell their creations in scenic Central Park beneath colorful canopies. Free entertainment is provided all day long on the pavil ...

07/15/10Elite Bull Connection
Darby    406-544-5536

Join us for a night of bull riding, music, food and fun. Watch as the top Elite Professional Bull Riders face off with the top bucking bulls from Priest Creek/Hofer/Hale Bucking Bulls. Last years bulls included PBR bulls Solja Boy, Little Big Horn and Brass Knuckles. Food, beer and live music availa ...

07/16/10-07/18/10Fairview Old Timers Reunion and Summer Festival
Fairview    406-742-5203

Fairview's Old Timer's Reunion & Summer Festival is always held on the third weekend of the month of July.



This is Fairview's way of honoring its 'Old Timers'. The festival includes a celebration of our 'Old Timers', hamburgers in the park, chuck wagon breakfast, kiddie parade, grand parade, craf ...

07/16/10-07/18/10Summerfest Along the Yellowstone
Livingston    406-222-8155

Enjoy this 'summer festival' in beautiful Sacajawea Park located along the banks of the Yellowstone River. The three day gala will include such planned events as kids' activities, a basketball shoot, beer garden, great variety of live music, art and craft vendors and free swimming. ...

07/16/10-07/17/10Dog & Grog Montana Microbrew Festival
Virginia City    406-843-5700

Annual Montana Microbrew Festival held on the patio of the Bale of Hay Saloon in historic Virginia City. Starts off Friday at 9:00pm with live music and a Wee Dog Pint Night. Buy a pint glass and receive $2 refills all night. Saturday showcases the best Montana Breweries with ten breweries and mo ...

07/17/10-07/18/10Bannack Days
Bannack    406-834-3413

Return to the early days in Montana's history with a celebration of mining and life in Montana's first territorial capital. While here, take part in a wagon ride, candle making, gold-panning, Main Street gunfight, old time dancing, pioneer craft demonstrations and lots of music and family fun. A v ...

07/17/10-07/18/10Summerfair
Billings    406-256-6804 ext 225

Yellowstone Art Museum's Summerfair will be held at Veteran's Park. This is the largest juried arts and crafts festival in the region. Over 100 artisans' booths are featured on the green as well as a large children's area with hands-on activities and entertainment each day. Art will include baske ...

07/17/10-07/18/10Polson Main Street Flathead Cherry Festival
Polson    406-883-5800

Cherry time in Montana's Flathead Lake Valley is one of the most exciting times of the year and Polson is where the cherry action is. Last year Polson's Annual Cherry Festival was a great success and this year's festival is sure to be even bigger, better and more exciting. Family Fun Event. The Fest ...

07/19/10-07/25/10Heritage Days
Columbia Falls    406-892-1233

Heritage Days is an annual hometown summer family celebration! There's a rodeo, vendors, parade, music, craft fair, car show, 3-on-3 basketball tournament, and 5K and 10K runs. Family fun for all ages!



We are also honoring this year the 100 Year Anniversary of Glacier National Park, our neighb ...

07/23/10-07/24/10Daly Days
Hamilton    406-363-2400

Fun for the Whole Family! Visit downtown Hamilton and The Daly Mansion as the community celebrates Daly Days in honor of Hamilton's of heritage on Friday and Saturday. Step back in time on Saturday as life during the turn of the century is re-created at The Daly Mansion. Saturday's festivities will ...

07/23/10-08/27/10Moonlight and Steam
Nevada City    800-829-2969

A century ago, the coming of the railroad was the biggest news for many Montana communities. When the magic steel rails reached a town, it became connected to the rest of the world. Although the railroad never reached the Gulch until 1963, it was a large part of Montana's early heritage and developm ...

07/23/10-07/25/10Flint Creek Valley Days
Philipsburg    406-859-3388

Philipsburg celebrates the last weekend of each July with a children's parade on Friday evening. Saturdays 'three beer' parade is a dandy, followed by log races, family games and a dance. The center of town is blocked off Sunday for hot rods, antique cars and classics. Enjoy ice cream while visit ...

07/24/10-07/25/10Clark Days
Billings    406-896-5235

Annual Clark Days Celebration will be held at Pompeys Pillar National Monument. Free entry to the Pompeys Pillar National Monument which is located 28 miles east of Billings, Montana along I-94 at Exit 23.



Clark Day honors Captain William Clark's stop at Pompeys Pillar during the return trip alo ...

07/24/10-07/25/10Grant-Kohrs Ranch Days
Deer Lodge    406-846-2070

Grant-Kohrs Ranch is happy to present this annual celebration of the cowboy and cattleman's West which includes roping, branding, chuck wagon cooking, blacksmithing and traditional cowboy music and poetry. Speakers and cultural demonstrators interpret the open range cattle era at this historic work ...

07/24/10-07/25/10Floating Flotillas Fish Fantasy
Twin Bridges    406-684-5678

Floating Flotillas Fish Fantasy is a unique river parade and community picnic sponsored by the Greater Ruby Valley Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture. Fun run, raffles and kids games. ...

07/26/10-07/31/10Pioneer 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 ...

07/30/10-08/01/10Lewis & 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 ...

07/30/10-07/31/10Rocky 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 ...

07/31/10Bake 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 ...

07/31/1057th 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. ...

07/31/10-08/01/10Flathead Lake 3 on 3
Polson    800-750-5377

The Annual Flathead Lake 3 on 3 is a 3 on 3 basketball competition played on the streets of downtown Polson. This fun and popular event is held just a slam dunk away from beautiful Flathead Lake. Financial support provided mainly through team fees and corporate sponsors has enabled the 3 on 3 to d ...

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 ...

08/06/10-08/08/10Little 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. ...

08/06/10-08/07/1098th 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 ...

08/06/10-08/15/10Smoking 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 ...

08/07/10133rd 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 ...

08/13/10-08/14/10Magic 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 ...

08/13/10-08/15/10An 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 ...

08/13/10-08/15/10Huckleberry 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, ...

08/14/10-08/15/10The 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 ...

08/14/10Annual Outdoor Art Festival
Polson    406-883-5956

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 ...

08/14/10Huckleberry 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 ...

08/18/10-08/23/10Crow 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 ...

08/18/10-08/22/10Montana 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 ...

08/20/10-08/21/10Manhattan 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 ...

08/21/10-08/22/10Huntley 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 ...

08/21/10Montana 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. ...

08/21/10Annual 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 ...

08/27/10-08/29/10Think 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! ...

08/27/10-08/28/10Blues 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 ...

08/28/10-08/29/10Old 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 ...

08/28/10MonDak 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. ...

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 ...

09/03/10-09/05/10Big 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. ...

09/03/10-09/04/10Ennis 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, ...

09/04/10-09/06/10Boardwalk 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 ...

09/05/10'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' ...

09/09/10Taste 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 ...

09/10/10-09/12/10Libby 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 ...

09/11/10-09/12/10Boulder 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 ...

09/11/10Annual 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 ...

09/11/10NorthWest 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 ...

09/12/10Germanfest
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    406-423-5200

What the Hay is organized by the Utica Rod and Gun Club and sponsored by local businesses and private individuals and is held in conjunction with the Utica Fair Day. This event features creative hay bale sculptures. 'What The Hay' is sponsored by the Utica Rod and Gun Club and is held in conjuncti ...

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 ...

09/17/10-09/19/10Miles 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 ...

09/18/10Belgrade 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 ...

09/24/10-09/25/10Sugarbeet 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 ...

09/26/10Scarecrow 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! ...

10/01/10-10/03/10Bridger Raptor Festival
Bozeman    406-556-5672

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 ...

10/01/10-10/03/10Stevensville 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 ...

10/02/10Oktoberfest
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 ...

10/02/10Harvest 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 ...

10/02/10Bitterroot 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 ...

10/07/10-10/10/1017th 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 ...

10/09/10Tamarack Time!
Bigfork    406-837-4400

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 ...

10/09/10Annual 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 ...

10/17/10Pumpkin 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 ...

10/28/10-10/30/10Humanities Montana Festival of the Book
Missoula    406-243-6022

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 ...

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