January 21 -23 - WINTERFEST, Seeley Lake - Come and experience WINTERFEST in Seeley Lake. The celebration of winter in Seeley Lake has been taking place for nearly 30 years under several names, beginning with Yamahfest. Today, as a more diverse event, we encourage you to come and participate in the varied activities: Torchlight parade, bonfire, snowsculpting, dessertfest, chili contest, biathlon, snowmobiling, cross country skiing, snowshoeing, fishing, and more.
406-677-2880 (8358)
January 23 - Broken Valley Road Show, Seeley Lake - Bluegrass. String band instrumentals, vocal harmonies, and gospel numbers "that will inspire you to bring along your bible, your whiskey, and your Grandma." 3PM (8359)
January 27 - 30 - Montana Winter Fair, Lewistown - Did you think fairs were only in the summer and fall? Well, guess again because this annual fair is in the winter! Have a blast with all the usual fair trimmings in the middle of the winter!
(406) 538-3007 Yogo Inn Eagle's Hall ,Lewistown Art Center and Fergus County Fairgrounds (8364)
February 11 - 20 - Big Sky Documentary Film Festival, Missoula - Truly a great film festival in all aspects! This annual film festival features the best documentary films from all over and attracts over 10,000 people every year! Come see why this a "filmmakers festival." (406) 541-3456 Wilma Theater (8365)
February 18 - 20 - Wild West WinterFest, Bozeman - The 9th Annual WinterFest with 3 days of horse and dog activities, music, food, booths and more! 406-582-3270 (8366)
March 13 - 16 - Big Sky Nordic Ski Festival, Big Sky - A week-long festival celebrating Cross Country Skiing includes family relays, kids terrain park competition, downhill race on LMR trails, skijoring races, clinics and demos of the latest XC ski equipment, the Glide & Gorge and Mad Wolf Classic. A fun-filled week for all ages! 800-514-4644 (8357)
May 1 - 2 Valley Stage presents - Philip Aaberg, Seeley Lake - Virtuoso Montana pianist and composer Aaberg captivates listeners with an improvisatory style that evokes themes of the American West. 3PM (8360)
May 7 - 14 - International Wildlife Media Center & Film Festival, Missoula - Internationally renowned filmmakers, producers, broadcasters, and many others: Enjoy a special week in Missoula, Montana at this prestigious film festival - the first and now longest running of its kind in the world!
Roxy Theater (9187)
June 17- 18 - Frontier Days, Culbertson - 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.
406-787-6643 (9662)
June 17 - 19 - Wild West Days, Poplar - Wild West Days is held in Poplar. Rodeo will be held at the rodeo grounds 2 miles north of Poplar.
406-768-3371 (9664)
June 18 - Powell County Territorial Day, Deer Lodge - Powell County Territorial Day, a community celebration, consists of a foot race event 3K, 5K, 8K, 10K, sponsored by the Powell County Chamber of Commerce; Classic Car Show (Old Montana Prison Rod Run) on Main Street; a parade with cars, floats, cowboys on horses, horse drawn wagons, shrine band and novelty vehicles; Jaywalkers Jamboree with concessions, craft vendors, and children's games. 406-846-2094 (9665)
June 24 - 25 - Mount Helena Music Festival, Helena - Downtown Helena's Women's Park (9184)
June 24 - 26 - Summer Celebration, Fort Benton - Experience Montana's Premier Small Town Festival!
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June 24 - 26 - Custer's Last Stand Reenactment, Hardin - You're invited to come face to face with history at Custer's Last Stand Reenactment, celebrating the anniversary of the Battle of the Little Bighorn.
(888) 450-3577 (8666)
June 24 - 26 - Fort Benton Summer Celebration, Fort Benton - Montana's 'birthplace' community celebrates summer. A great family event! Fort Benton's annual celebration of its heritage. 406-622-2013 (9667)
June 24 -26 - 22nd Annual Lewis & Clark Festival, Great Falls - This weekend 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 you forever, as the history of this 200 year old adventure unfolds.
406-727-8733 (9668)
June 24 -25 - Mount Helena Music Festival, Helena - The Mount Helena Music Festival and the Sidewalk Art Mart are recognized as one of the best small festivals in the northwest.crafts vendors.
406-447-1535 Women's Park located at 500 N. Fuller Avenue (9670)
June 25 - Sweet Grass Fest, Big Timber - Sweet Grass Fest features a full day of family fun in conjunction with Rodeo Weekend in Big Timber. 406-932-5131 (9671)
June 25 - Fairy and Wizards Festival, Jefferson City - 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, kid's parades!
866-933-8789 (9672)
July 1-4 - Roundup Independence Days Extravaganza, Roundup - Roundup Independence Days Extravaganza (Ride) starts on Friday with all entertainment happening at Marion Park Fairgrounds. 406-323-1860 (9673)
July 1 -3 - Whitefish Arts Festival, Whitefish - 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.
406-862-5875 (9674)
July 2 - Colstrip Days, Colstrip - Colstrip Days is celebrated each year the weekend prior to the 4th of July and the entire community celebrates this event. Activities include Friday night BMX race and play. Saturday includes a parade, vendors and entertainment in Rye Park, kids games, fun run, golf tournament, horseshoe tournament, softball tournament, street dance and an evening fireworks display. Also there are cultural events, plays, car events, belly flop contests and new events each year. Sunday wraps up tournaments.
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July 2 - 4 - Fourth of July Celebration, Lincoln - Lincoln's annual Fourth of July Celebration will have fireworks at Hooper Park on July 4th, sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce. The parade will travel down Main Street delighting young and old alike.
406-362-4949 (9675)
July 3 - 4 - Milk River Days and Cowboys Rodeo, Hinsdale - The celebration begins with a rodeo and free street dance in downtown Hinsdale on July 3rd. On the 4th 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 Catfish, water skiing and boating over a 13 mile area, quick draw pistol shoot and cannon shoot. General overall family fun.
406-364-2203 (9676)
July 4 - SEELEY LAKE 4TH OF JULY PARADE & FIREWORKS, Seeley Lake - Our annual 4th of July celebration includes a downtown parade starting at 2:00 PM, fireworks over Seeley Lake starting at 10:30 PM, and much more! (406)677-2880 (8361)
July 4 - Glendive Celebrates the 4th of July, Glendive - Main Street midmorning features a parade followed by the Makoshika Promotions Bump-N-Run. Fireworks choreographed to music, provided by Makoshika Promotions, will be the icing on the cake after the Bump-N-Run.
406-377-5601 (9677)
July 8 - 10 - Montana Folk Festival, Butte - The Festival will continue to feature multiple stages with continuous live performances by some of the best traditional musical performers in the nation, including Montana's finest, some of the region's best traditional artists, great ethnic and festival foods, a lively Family Area, and Folklife demonstrations and workshops that focus on a theme that highlights Montana's heritage.
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July 9 - Dutton Fun Day, Dutton - It's Mayberry only better! This is Montana's small town phenomenon at its' finest. On Dutton Fun Day this sleepy little town explodes with fun for the whole family!
406-476-3408 (9678)
July 9 - Sunrise Festival of the Arts, Sidney - 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 pavilion stage with acts changing each half hour.
406-433-1916 (9679)
July 16 - 17 - Polson Cherry Festival, Polson - Fun for the Whole Family! Flathead cherries-Homemade cherry pies-Unique arts & crafts-Entertainment-Sidewalk sales and specials. Saturday from 9am-6pm and Sunday 10am-4pm.
406-883-5969 Main Street (9658)
July 16 -17 - Summerfair, Billings - 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.
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July 7-10 - North American Indian Days, Browning - Immerse yourself in Native culture at one of the largest Blackfeet tribal events, with traditional drumming and dancing and the annual Miss Blackfeet pageant.
406-338-4388 (8866)
July 17 - Richey Rodeo, Lambert - The annual Richey Rodeo is a fun day for all ages and family. Registration begins at 9:00am. Kids Rodeo begins at 11:00am, followed by Calcutta at 1:00pm and Rodeo at 2:00pm. There is food and beverages for sale on the grounds. After the rodeo, a Street Dance begins at 9:00pm.
406-774-3328 (9681)
July 20-24 - Gallatin County Fair, Bozeman - Come and enjoy a traditional western fair. Rodeo, PBR, Food, Music, Carnival, Animals & Contests. 406-582-3270 (8367)
July 20 -24 - Great Northern Fair, Havre -
The Great Northern Fair is the Hill County fair. It includes 4-H exhibits, night shows, Rodeo, Youth Rodeo, carnival, open talent stage and great food. Havre's best foods are all available at the same time. 4-H livestock competitions, auction and petting zoo are all happening during the fair. The Great Northern Fair is a fun filled event and will be fun for the whole family. 406-265-7121 (8368)
July 22 - Daly Days, Hamilton - 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. 406-363-2400 (9682)
July 25 - 31 - Lake County Fair, Ronan - Lake County Fair will be held at the Lake County Fairgrounds in Ronan. Exhibitors will show their crafts and projects.
406-676-5300 Ronan fairgrounds (9683)
July 28 - 31 - Montana Festival of the Wind, Harlowton - 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.
406-632-4694 (9684)
July 29 - August 6 - Montana State Fair, Great Falls - The 2011 Montana State Fair will be celebrating its 80th anniversary with another summer full of fun and entertainment. Check back here often to see the progress that the fair is making and the new things that you can look forward to!
Montana ExpoPark (9660)
July 29- 31 - Flint Creek Valley Days, Philipsburg - 406-859-3388 Downtown (9661)
July 29 - 30 - Whitehall Frontier Days, Whitehall - Whitehall Frontier Days is an annual celebration of life in the west. Spend the weekend nestled in the mountains and enjoy our parade, community barbecue, horse pasture golf, talent show, Miss Frontier Days Competition, car show & rod run, rodeo, craft show, stickhorse rodeo, 4X4 event, kid's fishing derby and street dance.
406-287-2260 (9685)
July 30 - 31 - A Renaissance Faire, Hamilton - A Renaissance Faire attempts to recreate a 16th Century European Marketplace. We have entertainment, games, foods, merchandise and a variety of arts and crafts. A one day trip back in time, full of family entertainment, where we re-imagine an historical Renaissance Faire with food, vendors, costumes, performances and fun!
406-375-9050 Claudia Driscoll Park (9686)
August 5 -7 - Sweet Pea Festival, Bozeman - The Sweet Pea Festival is a three-day festival of the arts held in Bozeman, Montana. The fun in Lindley Park starts Friday afternoon and continues all day Saturday and until 7:00 pm on Sunday. Acts include everything from dynamic music to engaging theatre to family entertainment to dance lessons.
406-586-4003 (8665)
August 5 - 6 - Festival of Nations, Red Lodge - Celebrating over 50 years, the Red Lodge Festival of Nations continues to honor its roots as a coal mining town through the diverse ethnic groups that worked and settled the area. The festival begins with an evening performance on Friday at the Lion's Park. Saturday's activities include ethnic food, exhibits, daytime and evening entertainment and activities for the whole family to enjoy.
888-281-0625 Lion's Park (9687)
August 10 -13 - Roosevelt County Fair, Culbertson - Roosevelt County Fair is held in August in Culbertson. The Fair features entries from the county youth: 4-H, Scouts and area schools. 406-787-5271 (9663)
August 11 - 14 - Magic City Blues - Montana's Urban Music Festival, Billings - The word is getting out about a music festival in a state that's known more for hunOur natural Montana hospitality, unique settinting, fishing and wide-open spaces than four days of world-class music.
406-670-2329 (9688)
August 12 -14 - Huckleberry Festival, Trout Creek - In addition, more than 100 arts and crafts vendors display and sell their wares at Trout Creek Community Park. Scheduled events include entertainment on stage throughout the weekend, a parade, 5K fun run, dancing under the stars, karaoke, dog agility demonstration, huckleberry homesteader pentathlon, food by community groups, a pageant, an auction, children's activities, horseshoe contest, and interfaith worship service.
(406) 827-5077 (9821)
August 31 -September 5 - Beaverhead County Fair, Dillon - This old fashioned rural county fair promises bull riding, carnival rides, a livestock auction, fruit pie competition, and the sweetest cotton candy that ever melted on your tongue.
406-925-3645 (8865)
September 10 - Chokecherry Festival, Lewistown - Growing in popularity each year, the Chokecherry festival is attended by close to 5,000 people. The day starts with the Kiwanis Club serving an outdoor breakfast at Main Street and Second Avenue. On the menu are pancakes, served with -- what - else -- Chokecherry Syrup.
866-912-3980 (8864)
October 6 -9 - 18th Annual Glacier Jazz Stampede, Kalispell - 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.
406-862-3814 (9690)
October 15 -17 - TAMARACK FESTIVAL and BREWFEST, Seeley Lake - We are excited to announce an expanded Tamarack Festival with the addition of a Brewfest. Friday will kick off this event with a Brewmaster Ceremony with the Brewmasters discussing their potions and how they are made. Saturday and Sunday will have our Arts and Crafts Fair, Alpine Artisans Tour of the Arts, Historical Society unveiling of their new self guided HIstory Tour, and the self guided Scenic Tour of buildings built with larch logs as well as the best scenery for viewing the Western Larches (Tamarack Trees) as their needles change color and fall. Saturday will also have the Seeley Lake Challenge Summer Biathlon. 406-677-2880 (8362)
October 16 -17 - AAI's TOUR OF THE ARTS, Seeley Lake - Visit Alpine Artisans' Tour of the Arts studios that are located in the Seeley, Swan and Blackfoot Valleys. This is a self guided tour. Pick up your map at the Alpine Artisan's booth at the Tamarack Festival. Time: 10am-4pm
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December 1 - 5 - Festival of Trees, Helena - Mark you calendars! Intermountain is celebrating 24 years of Festival of Trees!
800-200-9112 Helena Civic Center (9691)
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