Festivals in Montana


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Event Description

11/20/09-11/21/09Festival of Trees
Dillon    406-683-4578

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 ...

11/28/09Snowflake Festival
Absarokee    406-855-7498

This year Absarokee's "Wild West Snowflake Fest" will be the best one yet. We are having all kinds of new events to go along with the traditional ones. We are packing it all in to one fun filled day Saturday December 6th. Starting at 3:30 there will be hay rides in downtown Absarokee. You can also ...

12/02/09-12/06/09Festival of Trees
Helena    800-200-9112

Mark you calendars! Intermountain is celebrating 22 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 ...

12/03/09-12/06/09Festival 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 ...

12/04/09-12/06/09Festival 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.


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12/04/09Powell 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. ...

12/05/09Powell County Christmas Stroll
Deer Lodge    406-846-2094

The Powell County Christmas Stroll offers good food, parade, cash prizes and gifts. Festive holiday fun! ...

12/08/09-12/10/09Three Nights of Christmas at the Original Governor's Mansion
Helena    800-243-9900

Experience the Original Governors Mansion on a snowy winter's eve as notable Montanans read their favorite holiday stories and poems in the house's front parlor. The program, starting at 7:00pm, will be presented on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday and feature a different reader each night. Refres ...

12/13/09MonDak 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 ...

12/18/09-12/19/09Annual Chase Hawks Memorial Cowboy Gatherin Dinner, Dance and Rough Stock Rodeo
Billings    406-248-9295

Chase Hawks Memorial Cowboy Gatherin' features: Live Calcutta Auction, World Champion Cowboys, and dancing and dancing to a live band. Doors open @ 4:30, dinner @ 6:30, Calcutta @ 7:30pm, and dancing @ 9:00pm.



Annual Rough Stock Rodeo on Saturday @ 7:30pm!



Call MetraPark at 800-366-8538 for t ...

12/31/09First Night Missoula
Missoula    406-532-3240

First Night Missoula is an annual community New Year's Eve celebration of the arts. Hundreds of performing, visual and literary artists showcase their diverse talents in more than 100 events throughout Missoula. This spirited, cultural celebration is open to the entire community and is alcohol and ...

01/08/10-01/09/10Ag 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. ...

01/08/10-01/10/10Flathead Sled Dog Days
Whitefish    406-881-3200

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 h ...

01/22/10-01/24/10Seeley 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 ...

01/30/10Wine and Food Festival
Conrad    406-278-7843

Conrad's Culinary event of the year. Please your palette while indulging your senses. An enjoyable evening for wine enthusiast to sample gourmet foods and premium wines. Silent auction and dance to follow tasting. ...

02/05/10-02/06/10Chocolate Festival
Anaconda    406-563-2422

Local merchants give away free chocolates to all customers. A Children's Valentine Box Contest, ages K-6th, the winner receiving a $50.00 Savings Bond.



The Annual Quilt Exhibit and Bake Sale will also be held at Copper Village, 401 East Commercial. Candy will be available in all stores. Regi ...

02/05/10-02/07/10Whitefish Winter Carnival
Whitefish    406-862-3501

Whitefish Winter Carnival: The Grand parade and Kiddie Carnival will be Saturday. Come join us and be a part of the fascinating mythology of Whitefish for the 48th year!!!



On Saturday at Whitefish Mountain Resort: Winter Carnival Torchlight Parade and fireworks. Join us on slopeside on Ed' ...

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

Grab your galoshes...and head to the Wild West WinterFest. This annual event will offer a break from the winter time blues. WinterFest kicks off Friday and runs through Sunday. Some of the activities include horse drawn wagon rides, kid's special Roundup Rodeo, McLien's FFA Farm Barn full of farm ...

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 ...

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 ...

03/27/10Wine 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 ...

04/01/10-04/15/10Cycle 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 ...

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 ...

05/22/10Glasgow 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. ...

06/12/10Strawberry 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 ...

06/18/10-06/20/10A 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 ...

06/25/10-06/27/10Fort 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 ...

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 ...

07/09/10-07/11/10National 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 ...

07/16/10-07/18/10Fairview 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 ...

07/24/10-07/25/10Clark 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. ...

07/31/1057th 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 ...

08/06/10-08/08/10Sweet 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. ...

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

08/14/10Annual 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 ...

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

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

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

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 ...

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

09/05/10'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' ...

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

09/11/10Annual 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 ...

09/12/10Germanfest
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 ...

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

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 ...

10/09/10HarvestFest
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 ...

10/17/10Pumpkin 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 ...