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January 1 - Annual Flathead Lake Polar Bear Plunge, Bigfork - The Polar Bear Plunge is every January 1st, 2:00pm at the Raven Brew Pub in Woods Bay on Flathead Lake. The Raven is open for those wishing to eat and drink. T-shirts are available to Plungers at $8.00 each. It is a family event to welcome the New Year with a chilling dip. Spectators are welcome. (406)837-2836 (3045) January 2 - 4 - Flathead Sled Dog Days, Whitefish - Flathead Sled Dog Days is a 3-day event. Friday, January 2, is vet check for competing teams, mushers' meeting and an assortment of fun and games for the community to become involved. Saturday is the 9:00am race start for the first heat of 50 miles for the 12-dog teams and 25 miles for the 6-dog teams. Sunday is a repeat of Saturday. Both days are open to spectators. There will be food and hot beverages available and excitement for all. Come see these incredible animals doing what they love to do! (406)881-3200 (3046) January 8 - February 12 - The Lewis and Clark Film Series, Great Falls - All film series focus on treatment of Lewis and Clark in film. The films show at 7 p.m. on six consecutive Thursdays in the Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center's theater. The film series is free, with financial support from the Lewis and Clark Interpretive Association. (406)727-8733 Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail Interpretive Center (3047) January 9 - 11 - The Montana PRCA Pro Rodeo Circuit Finals, Great Falls - Events are held at the State Fairgrounds in Great Falls. Over 96 of Montana's best PRCA pro rodeo contestants travel to Great Falls to pit their wit and ability against the skill and heart of Montana's finest PRCA rodeo stock. Also included are the Miss Rodeo Montana Pageant, an auction, and a dance. (406)727-8900 State Fairgrounds (3048) January 10 - The annual St. Nick's Nordic Festival, Big Sky - The festival will be held at the Lone Mountain Ranch in Big Sky. Turn west off Highway 191, onto Highway 64. Follow Highway 64 four miles and turn right into the entrance of Lone Mountain Ranch. Festival is held at the Outdoor Shop, about 1/2 mile from Highway 64 turnoff. (800)514-4644 (3049) January 10 - 11 - Annual Ski Fest, Essex - The Annual Ski Fest is a worldwide celebration of cross-country skiing. Featuring family activities, equipment demonstrations, free ski lessons, discounted ski rentals and free ski trail passes. (406)888-5700 (3050) January 21 - 25 - 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 Fergus County Fairgrounds (3043) January 23 - 25 - Seeley Lake Area Winterfest, Seeley Lake - Winterfest encompass events and activities for the whole family. Events might include Broomball, bonfire, parade, dogsledding, cross-country skiing races, concerts and readings etc. (406)677-2880 (3051) January 31 - The Montana Senior Olympic Winter Games, Bozeman - This Event includes 5K and 10K classic and freestyle. Races are open to both men and women 45 years and older. All abilities welcome to participate. Medals (gold, silver and bronze) awarded in 5 year age brackets. (406)586-5543 (3052) February 6 - 8 - Whitefish Winter Carnival, Whitefish - Whitefish Winter Carnival's excitement includes Saturday's Grand Parade, Penguin Plunge, Kiddie Carnival, Yeti Snow Skate, Pie Social and live music. Come join us and be a part of the fascinating mythology of Whitefish for the 50th year!!! (406)862-3501 (3053) February 7 - Annual Chocolate and Valentine Fair, Helena - The Annual Chocolate and Valentine Fair with over 60 vendors is the place to taste or purchase all kinds of delectable food, nuts, craft and gift items. (406)442-4000 (3054) February 13 - 22 - 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 (3044) February 13 - 15 - Wild West Winterfest, Bozeman - 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. (406)582-3270 Gallatin County Fairgrounds (3055) February 19 - 21 - 34th Annual Northern Rodeo Association Finals, Billings - With more than 1,200 contesting members and over 42 sanctioned rodeos throughout the summer rodeo season, the Northern Rodeo Association is one of the largest regional rodeo associations in the United States. (406)252-1122 (3056) February 20 - 22 - Winter Carnival, Red Lodge - Winter Carnival takes place in the City of Red Lodge and a Red Lodge Mountain Resort. Red Lodge is located on Highway 212, just 60 miles south of Billings. (800)444-8977 (3057) March 1 - 3 - Special Olympics State Winter Games, Whitefish - A highlight of the winter season, the Special Olympics Montana State Winter Games bring together more than 200 Special Olympics athletes and their coaches for three days of winter sports competition at The Big Mountain Ski and Summer Resort in Whitefish. (800)242-6876 (3058) March 7 - 8 - Rocky Mountain Arts & Crafts Festival, Billings - The Rocky Mountain Arts & Crafts Festival has become an event you won't want to miss. The perfect way to perk up your spring, you will find everything from photographs and prints, to candles, cosmetics and candy. (406)657-1372 Metra Park Montana Pavilion (3059) March 8 - Winterfest, Big Sky - Come out to Winterfest for a day of fun, family, and friends. The registration starts at noon at the Big Sky Community Park in the Meadow Village, with races beginning at 12:30 p.m. At Winterfest you can be sure to find happenings throughout the day including both children's activities and races, 5 different cross country ski events which are guaranteed to be hilarious, and even a race for your dog. (800)943-4111 (3060) March 15- April 26 - Robert DeWeese: A Look Ahead, Miles City - This comprehensive survey of works by Robert DeWeese examines pioneering modernist selections from the Holter Museum of Arts vast DeWeese collection. DeWeese (1920 - 1990) was a pioneering modernist whose creativity, warmth and generosity made him a Montana art legend. 406-234-0635 (4562) March 18 - 22 - C.M. Russell Auction & Exhibitors Show, Great Falls - The 41st Annual C.M. Russell Auction, named after the famous cowboy artist, benefits the local C.M. Russell Museum. The event includes two major auctions, Chuckwagon Brunch, three receptions and two quick draws. Free admittance to 100-plus artist exhibitor rooms and seminars. All artist exhibitor rooms have original art for sale. 800-803-3351 (4563) March 18 - 22 - The Western Heritage Artists Association Art Show, Great Falls - The Western Heritage Artists Association Art Show is an annual event held the third Wednesday in March of each year. Opening on Wednesday evening at 7:00pm with Preview Night, which is our reception and awards presentation. Show hours are from 10:00am to 10:00 pm Thursday through Saturday and 11:00am - 4:00pm on Sunday. Don't forget to go through our Lewis and Clark room. We will have a seminar on Saturday afternoon, come join us! 406-453-2990 (4564) March 19 - 22 - Jay Contway and Friends Art Show, Great Falls - Jay Contway and Friends Art Show brings together professional artists of many mediums. The exhibit offers a large selection of bronze sculpture depicting subjects from western to contemporary themes. Paintings include oil, pastel, watercolor and pen & ink. In addition to these traditional art forms, there are wood carving, custom made Yogo sapphire and southwestern jewelry, as well as photographs and custom design leather clothing. 406-452-7647 (4565) March 20 - 21 - Northeast Montana Farm Expo, Plentywood - Each year KATQ Radio sponsors its annual Farm Expo, bringing in agricultural and household exhibits from Montana, North Dakota and Canada. Educational seminars daily. Friday night's banquet includes a featured guest speaker. 406-765-1480 Sheridan County Civic Center (4566) March 21 - 22 - Annual Snow Rodeo, Essex - 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 traveling down a hill. Be a horse at the chuckwagon race. A fun time on skis and snowshoes. Bribe the judges to get better scores and rope the rodeo clown. Yeehaw! Great fun for children and adults. Special room rates available. Saturday events include 10:00am - Noon registration; 1:00pm, Snow Rodeo events start. 8:00pm is the bonfire, marshmallow roast and prizes will be awarded to all around male and female. Sunday at 10:00am is the Scavenger Easter Egg Hunt for all Snow Rodeo participants and prizes. 406-888-5700 Izaak Walton Inn (4567) March 21 -22 - Montana State Snowboard and Free-Ski Championships, Marysville - The Montana State Snowboard and Free-Ski Championships will take place at the Great Divide Ski Area. Take Interstate 15 and turn off at Exit 200 between Helena and Great Falls. Travel west on 279 to Marysville Road. 406-449-3746 (4568) March 27 -29 - The SWMBIA Home Show, Bozeman - The SWMBIA Home Show is the only Home Show put on by the Professionals of the Building Industry. Whether remodeling, buying, building or just needing more information, the show has a wealth of information and knowledge to help guide you. There is also a kid's play area with a tour of the fine 'Playhouses on Parade'. 406-585-8181 (4570) March 28 - 29 - Rimrock Opera: Carmen, Billings - Carmen, the irresistible gypsy girl, ignites and manipulates the love-struck soldier, Don Jose, and the pair set the stage ablaze. As familiar as Bizet's music is to nearly every ear, it never fails to ravish the senses. 406-671-2214 Alberta Bair Theater (4571) April 1 - 16 - Cycle Only Days, West Yellowstone - 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 Madison and Old Faithful remains closed to all traffic until April 16. Plan to spend additional time to enjoy the ride to or around Hebgen and Quake Lakes. Go the entire 60 mile loop, or just cruise out to Hebgen and return to town. 406-646-7701 (4572) April 2 - 5 - MSU Spring Rodeo, Bozeman - The MSU Spring Rodeo, hosted by MSU, is held inside the Brick Breeden Fieldhouse. Cowboys and cowgirls from the Big Sky Region will be competing for the honor of going to the college finals in Casper, Wyoming. Seven schools will be on hand for the event. (406)994-2403 MSU - Brick Breeden Fieldhouse (3061) April 4 - Family Connections Annual Childrens Activity Fair, Great Falls - Family Connections Annual Children's Activity Fair is a fun filled family event. There are various information booths to help the parents, aunts, uncles and grandparents become aware of the organizations in Great Falls that could possibly be beneficial to them. There are cake walks, trike-a-thon, finger printing, face painting, and other make-it and take-it booths. There are many activities that children can enjoy in addition to the informational booths. 800-696-4503 (4573) April 5 - 2009 Museum Sunday Sampler, Great Falls - The Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center presents special programming as part of the annual Museums Sunday Sampler program with other members of the Great Falls Museums Consortium from Noon - 5pm. Other venues participating include Children's Museum of Montana, C.M. Russell Museum, Galerie Trinitas, High Plains Heritage Center, Malmstrom Air Foce Base Museum, Paris Gibson Square Museum of Art, Ulm Pishkun State Park, and the Ursuline Centre. Free. 406-727-8733 (4574) April 10 - 19 - The Heron Players Spring Performance, Heron - The Heron Players have been providing support for the Heron Community Center, a non-profit organization run solely by volunteers, by putting on two dinner/theater shows each year. They are always presented on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, the 2nd and 3rd weekends in April and the 1st and 2nd weekends in October. The productions are generally comedic and interactive. They provide good family entertainment, along with a delicious meal at extremely reasonable and affordable prices! The scripts are almost always written by The Heron Players, themselves, and incorporate many local details. Matinee: Sunday, April 20 at 3:00pm. 877-328-7659 (4575) April 11 - Ennis Lions Easter Egg Hunt, Ennis - Ennis Lions Easter Egg Hunt will be held at Lions Club Park- US Highway 287 on the south end of town, heading toward Yellowstone National Park. (406)682-7023 (3062) April 17 - 19 - PBR NILE Invitational Weekend, Billings - Eight seconds doesn't sound like much, until you imagine eight seconds strapped to a 2,000-pound bull with an attitude! It's the original 'extreme' sport, and it's coming to Billings in the form of the PBR NILE Invitational in the Metra arena. 406-256-2495 (4576) April 17- 18 - 41st Annual Kyi-Yo Celebration, Missoula - The Kyi-Yo Celebration seeks to enhance cultural awareness on campus and create a more diverse atmosphere in our community. Kyi-Yo members strive to give people pride in their own culture as well as an appreciation of each other's unique identities. By hosting a powwow at The University of Montana, Kyi-Yo honors the American Indian heritage found within the hearts of its members, past and present. The Kyi-Yo Powwow brings together alumni, current students, and the Missoula community in a celebration of diversity in a safe and substance free environment. 406-243-5403 (4577) April 24 - 25 - 15th Annual Montana Storytelling Roundup, Cut Bank - Do you want to be frightened? titillated? entertained? amused? diverted? pleasured? distracted? Come to the Annual Montana Storytelling Roundup at Cut Bank, Montana - Montana's only storytelling festival. Let us entertain you with cowboy poetry, ghost stories, folk music, Indian storytelling, art, history, science - always emphasizing education. 406-336-3253 Cut Bank High School (4578) April 24 - 26 - David Thompson Black Powder Shoot & Rendezvous, Eureka - David Thompson Black Powder Shoot & Rendezvous - Step back into the early 1800's and visit the David Thompson Rendezvous. Competitions include muzzle loading, rifle and pistol shooting, knife and tomahawk throwing and other primitive events. Fun for all ages to compete or watch this unique event. Other attractions include primitive camps, primitive dress, old time trade goods, food, laughter and good clean fun. Be part of it! 406-882-4691 (4579) April 25 - Montana Horses Annual Horse Roundup and Drive, Three Forks - Montana Horses trails several hundred horses down Main Street Three Forks on their drive toward home. Activities will occur at various locations throughout town. FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY - COME JOIN THE EXCITEMENT 888-685-3697 (4584) April 25 - Junior Ranger Day, Deer Lodge - The park is celebrating Junior Ranger Day. The park will have the Junior Rancher Booklet. There will be tours, walks, kids activities, ranch programs and prizes. 406-846-2070 The Grant-Kohrs Ranch is located midway between Yellowstone and Glacier National Parks (4580) April 26 - Annual Helena Railroad Fair, Helena - The Helena Railroad Fair is the largest railroad hobby event in Montana and the Northern Rockies. Railroad lobbyists from throughout the country will gather at the Helena Civic Center for the Annual Helena Railroad Fair. The ballroom, balcony gallery and stage areas of the Civic Center will be filled with tables laden with railroad items. Many vendors will offer railroad memorabilia, collectibles, books and photos. Other dealers will highlight Lionel, American Flyer and Marx tin plate and toy trains. The balance will be HO and N scale model locomotives, cars, structures and accessories. Also an education project of the Morse Telegraph Club, Inc. will be on hand to allow transmittal of a souvenir telegram sent by veteran railroad and commercial telegraphers between two stations. 406-443-1578 (4585) May 13 - 15 - Special Olympics Summer Games, Bozeman - The State Summer Special Olympic Games where more than 1,000 Special Olympics athletes gather from across the state. Athletic events include track and field, gymnastics, aquatics, cycling, equestrian, bowling, bocce, powerlifting, golf, and soccer. Most events also feature Unified Sports, which joins Special Olympics athletes and non-disabled Partners as teammates. 800-242-6876 MSU's Shroyer Gym (4586) May 15 - September 8 - Bigfork Summer Playhouse, Bigfork - Considered one of the Northwest's finest repertory theatres, the Bigfork Summer Playhouse is located in a modern, air-conditioned theater that seats 450 people. The Broadway musicals presented Monday through Saturday feature some of the most outstanding young talent in the country. Ticket prices vary from early season discounts, group rates, children's rates (under 12) and early season senior discounts. Daily performances throughout the summer. Friday and Saturday performances through August. Gift certificates available. There will be four matinee performances this summer playing at 2:00pm There will be one show for each of the musical presented in the matinee format. 406-837-4886 (4587) May 16 - Watershed Festival, Bozeman - The Montana Outdoor Science School will be hosting the 11th 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 identification, wetland wonders and function, stream ecology, nature walks, fly casting, birds of prey, noxious weed identification, steam monitoring, a hatchery and facility research tour, aquatic macro invertebrates, natural science interpretation and activities and well water information. There is also music and performance entertainment and many educational displays for all ages. All activities are outdoors, rain or shine. 406-582-0526 Bozeman Fish Technology Center (4588) May 16 - Great Falls Policeman's Ball, Great Falls - Great Falls Police Community Foundation is proud to sponsor the Great Falls Policeman's Ball. After years of absence, the Policeman's Ball is back. The ball will be a formal event. The theme is "Hollywood Night" and entertainment will be provided by the Bop-A-Dips. 406-868-8900 Mansfield Center for the Performing Arts (4589) May 22 - December 5 - Living History Program Nevada City Open Air Museum, Virginia City - Relive the excitement of the Gold Rush era in Montana. Outdoor Living History Museum in Nevada City, Montana, houses one of the largest collections of Old West Artifacts outside the Smithsonian. The site consists of 100, 1863 to early 1900 buildings, and close to 70 living history interpreters. Living history weekends are held Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend all summer long. See what the Old West was really like in Nevada City, Montana! Events are historically researched, and accurately portrayed. Events include interpretation of what it was like to really live in a frontier town in Montana. 800-829-2969 (4617) May 22 - 24 - Arabian Horse Show, Billings - The Arabian Horse Show has been an annual event in Billings for over 20 years with competitors from a five state region as well as Canada. Friday starting at 3:00pm Trail classes. Saturday and Sunday Open Classes in addition to the Arabians. Fun for all! 406-252-5246 Super Barn at Metra Park in Billings (4590) May 22 - 24 - Western Montana Quarter Horse, Corvallis - The Western Montana Quarter Horse Association May Horse Show, sanctioned by the American Quarter Horse Association, involving contestants from five states and Canada. Circuit awards will be given. 406-531-3522 (4591) May 23 - 24 - Whitewater Festival, Bigfork - 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. There are festivities running throughout the weekend. 406-837-5888 (4618) July 2 - 4 - Roundup Rodeo, Livingston - The Livingston Roundup Rodeo has been a popular annual PRCA event in the heart of Montana cattle country since 1924. Ranked as the 10th highest purse in the nation over the Independence Day holiday, the rodeo draws over 10,000 spectators every year to its open air arena near the Yellowstone river. 406-222-3199 (5401) July 2 - 4 - Champions Rodeo and Parade, Red Lodge - The Home of Champions Rodeo is part of the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association circuit and brings nearly all the national champions to Red Lodge every year. This year's Home of Champions Rodeo promises to be one of the biggest and best ever. Beginning each day at noon is a parade that promises great entertainment for all ages. Rodeo at 6:00pm on July 2 and July 3, and 3:00pm on July 4. 888-261-0625 (5402) July 3 - 4 - Freedom Fest, Butte - Freedom Fest! Fourth of July celebration events include Huck Finn/Pollyanna Day, concerts, lighted float displays, 4th of July parade, street dance, fireworks display, veterans' picnic and patriotic ceremonies. All events are free to the public. 406-723-3177 (5403) 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 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 Catfish, water skiing and boating over a 13 mile area, quick draw pistol shoot and cannon shoot. General overall family fun. 406-364-2203 (5404) July 3 - 4 - Harlowton Chamber of Commerce Rodeo, Harlowton - Harlowton presents its Annual Bonus Bucks Rodeo in the beautifully rebuilt Howard Holloway Arena. This NRA-sanctioned rodeo includes a full range of events including barrel racing, bull riding, calf roping and bucking horses. Wild steer riding and wild cow milking add fun and laughter to the program. Kids, youth and ladies events round out the rodeo. Concessions feature hamburgers, hot dogs, beer and pop. Reserve and general admission are available. A grand fireworks display tops off the festival. Harlowton Rodeo will be held at the Howard Holloway Arena in Chief Joseph Park which is located south of the Wheatland County Courthouse on Highway 12. Parades will be on Central Avenue. 406-632-4694 (5405) July 3 - 5 - Depot Festival of the Arts, Livingston - 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 booth! Don't kick yourself for missing it. 406-222-2300 (5406) July 3 - 6 - Valley of The Chiefs Pow Wow and Rodeo, Lodge Grass - Valley of The Chiefs Pow Wow and Rodeo includes: rodeo, parade, Indian dancing, authentic costumes, teepee camping, and parade dance through the village (breaking camp) on the last day. 406-638-2073 The Lodge Grass campgrounds (5407) July 3 - 5 - Fort Kipp Celebration, Brockton - Fort Kipp Celebration is a Pow Wow which is a celebration of native culture and traditions through dancing, food, crafts, and fellowship with one another. All members of the General Public are welcome to participate or spectate. 406-786-3431 (5408) July 3 - 5 - Roundup Independence Days Extravaganza, Roundup - Roundup Independence Days Extravaganza (RIDE) starts Friday, July 3, with a traditional parade down Main Street at 11am. Festival activities will begin at noon at the Musselshell County Fairgrounds. Activities will include the popular inflatables by Air Jams in Kids Kountry, live music and other entertainment. There will be an evening concert capped by a tremendous fireworks display by the Skylighters. Saturday, a full day of events starting with bird watching at the heritage trail and another parade. The fairgrounds will again be the site for various entertainers on the afternoon stage and also Kids Kountry. The evening will end with a country western concert with a national headliner. Sunday will start with Cowboy church at the local Ridge Riders Arena. Following church will be the 5th annual Buttons and Bows youth rodeo for kids 13 years and under. Events include goat tail tying, barrel racing and mutton bustin' among others. 406-323-1788 (5409) July 3 - 5 - 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. This event will be held at the Parkside Credit Union Park on the corner of Spokane Avenue and Railway Street. The park is located at the base of Big Mountain, near the Bavarian style Amtrak train station, the O'Shaughnessy Cultural Arts Center, and the city library, with a water fountain and pond in the park. It is truly a 'One of a Kind' show. 406-862-5875 (5410) July 4 - 5 - Big Sky Rodeo, Gallatin Gateway - Celebrate the 4th of July with us at the Big Sky Rodeo. It is exciting and athletically explosive. Located in our indoor arena, cowboys come from all over and compete in all of your favorite events: bull riding, team roping, barrel racing, bronc riding and much more. There will even be a calf scramble for the children to participate in. Concessions will be available. Produced by Lillian Rodeo Company. Montana tradition at one of Montana's most traditional guest ranches. 800-243-0320 (5411) July 4 - Troy Old Fashioned Independence Day Celebration, Troy - 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 day begins in late morning, with a Traditional Hometown Parade, followed by live professional and amateur music, Montana Cuisine, an annual Quilt Show, kids activities, antique car show, pioneer and craft exhibits...all capped off with a spectacular fireworks display at dusk at Roosevelt Park. Also included will be the 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament. All ages and groups, great fun for all. 406-295-1064 (5412) July 15 - 19 - International Choral Festival, Missoula - An international event that brings choirs from around the world together for the sake of music. (406) 721-7985 (1164) July 15 - 19 - Gallatin County Fair, Bozeman - (406) 582-3270 (3722) July 22 - 25 - Central Montana Horse Show, Fair and Rodeo, Lewistown - The Central Montana Horse Show, Fair and Rodeo is held each year in Lewistown. We are the geographical center of Montana and are surrounded by 3 beautiful mountain ranges. Come for a day, or come for the whole week! You will be glad you did! 800-406-8841 (5416) July 23 - 26 - Phillips County Fair, Dodson - The Phillips County Fair is the longest continuous-running fair in Montana. Activities include 4-H show and judging, three-day carnival, rodeo, night show, Indian horse racing, AMX car races and demolition derby. Something for everyone! 406-383-4322 18 miles west of Malta on Highway 2 (5417) July 23 - 26 - The Event at Rebecca Farm, Kalispell - The Event at Rebecca Farm is a four day event of equestrian competition. Day 1, The beauty of dressage. Day 2 lower level cross-country Day 3: The excitement of cross country. Day 4: The precision of stadium jumping! There will be a trade fair with arts and crafts all 4 days. Free admission for spectators. 800-862-9103 (5418) July 24 - 26 - Heritage Days, Columbia Falls - Heritage Days is an annual hometown summer family celebration! There's a rodeo, vendors, parade, street dance, craft fair, car show, 3-on-3 basketball tournament in the streets, and 5K and 10K runs. Family fun for all ages! 406-892-2072 Nucleus Avenue corridor (5419) July 27 - August 2 - Eugene J LaMere Sr. Memorial Rodeo, Rocky Boy - 'Chief of um all' TOUR - ALL INDIAN RODEO Monday - July 27 - 4:00pm ------- Kids Rodeo Tuesday - July 28 - 7:00pm ------ Old Timers Rodeo - All Women's Roping Wednesday - July 29 - 8:00am ----- All Timed Event Slack Thursday - July 30 - 7:00pm ----- 1st Performance Friday - July 31 - 7:00pm ------ 2nd Performance Saturday - August 1 - 7:00pm ------ 3rd Performance Sunday - August 2 - 2:00pm ------ Short Go Performance Top 10 & Top 10 Old Timers 800-823-4478 (5420) July 27 - 31 - Sweet Grass County Fair, Big Timber - The Sweet Grass County Fair is a 4-H, FFA & FCCLA fair with open class indoor categories. There will be hundreds of exhibits in the livestock show, Round Robin Competition and Fun on the Farm for evening entertainment. We have a Friday evening BBQ, and fair sale as well as concessions daily. Come on out to Big Timber for a great time of laughter and wholesome fun for the whole family. 406-932-5146 Sweet Grass County Fairgrounds (5421) July 28 - 31 - Big Horn County Youth Fair, Hardin - Big Horn County honors its children and their future with an open fair featuring 4-H exhibits and youth projects. This is a non commercial fair. There is not a carnival or night show. Premiums are paid on 4-H and FFA exhibits. There are no premiums paid on open class exhibits. There is no admission charge and daily lunch specials are offered. 406-665-9770 (5422) July 28 - 31 - Pioneer Days and Lake County Fair, Ronan - 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, beginning Friday night and continuing through Sunday. A City Slicker Rodeo and kids events will be held throughout the period. 406-676-5300 Ronan Fairgrounds (5423) July 29 - 31 - Broadwater County Fair & Rodeo, Townsend - The Broadwater County Fair and Rodeo begins with 'local kids' rodeo on Thursday, followed by NRA-approved rodeo on Friday and Saturday. The rodeo concludes on Sunday with local adults. The fair involves local and 4-H exhibits and a livestock sale, along with a barbecue, local entertainment, advance on Saturday after the rodeo and other festivities. 406-266-9251 (5424) July 30 - August 1 - Butte-Silver Bow County Fair, Butte - The Butte-Silver Bow County Fair offers arts and crafts, food booths, farm animals, petting zoo, horse shows and rodeo, entertainment, and more! 406-497-6221 (5425) July 30 - August 1 - Wheatland County Fair, Harlowton - The Wheatland County Fair and Festival combines our county fair with youth events and judging, an arts and antique festival and a concert by a well-known country and western musical group. Fair events include a youth horse show, viewing and judging of youth fair exhibits, and a youth livestock show. Our festival showcases arts and antiques as well as old cars and tractors. Carnival games are provided for children. A livestock sale is followed by a barbecue dinner on Saturday and the evening is topped off with a concert. There is something for everyone at the Wheatland County Fair and Festival. 406-632-4694 Chief Joseph Park (5427) July 30 - August 1 - Sheridan County Fair, Plentywood - Annual County Fair features a concert, PRCA Rodeo, demolition derby, mud run, bump 'n run, food, kids area, parade, youth livestock show and sale, horse show, commercial booths, free entertainment, carnival and a free shuttle bus on premise. Sheridan County Fair will be held at the county fairgrounds on the east edge of Plentywood. 406-765-3407 (5428) August 1 - Big Sky Festival of the Arts, Big Sky - The event, which has celebrated community arts & entertainment for over 25 years will be held at the Big Sky Town Center. The Big Sky Festival of the Arts has a little something for everyone. The day begins with a 5K race, and is followed by a local community parade which ends at the fairgrounds just in time for the opening of the main events: the art exhibits and live music! There are also numerous children's activities and food vendors to keep everyone satisfied. 800-943-4111 Big Sky Town Center (5429) August 3- 5 - Daniels County Fair, Scobey - Daniels County has the best family fair in northeastern Montana. This fair features rodeo action, demolition derby, music, a night show, 4-H events, open class exhibits, carnival, petting zoo, commercial exhibits and parade. Judging takes place on Monday. We Have 4-H exhibits and open class exhibits. An NRA rodeo will be Monday night. Carnival and free stage all three days. Tuesday evening is the night show. The petting zoo will be there all three days. There will be a parade on Tuesday at noon and the 4-H Livestock sale at 3:30 pm. Wednesday night will be the Demolition Derby. There is excellent food on the grounds! 406-487-2468 (5430) August 5 - 8 - Park County Fair, Livingston - Livingston hosts this county fair which features a carnival, rodeo, various exhibits, pig wrestling, demolition derby and more. The fairground has 20 water and electrical hookups for RVs and campers. The outdoor arena is excellent for any rodeo function and horseman of all types can stall their horses year round as we offer 28 inside stalls and 18 outside stalls. The historic round log barn seats 300 and is great for barn dances and small concerts. 406-222-4185 (5431) August 5 - 8 - Richland County Fair and Rodeo, Sidney - The Richland County Fair and Rodeo is an annual event known as the show window of agricultural achievement in eastern Montana and western North Dakota. This event features a PRCA Rodeo Thursday and Friday nights with big-name entertainment on Saturday. Also included are livestock, many exhibits, carnival, acres of concessions, commercial exhibits and free entertainment. 406-433-2801 Richland County Fairgrounds (5432) August 6 - 8 - Powder River County Fair, Broadus - The annual Powder River County Fair features 4-H and open class exhibits in this great old-fashioned Montana celebration of crops, livestock, home grown foods and baked goods and crafts. Also included is the Broncs and Bulls Rodeo. The rodeo is the wildest event of the fair. Saddle broncs and bucking bulls make this rough stock rodeo an event you don't want to miss. Many children's activities are available. All activities are handicapped accessible and food and drinks may be purchased at a number of locations throughout the fairgrounds. 406-436-2424 Powder River County fairgrounds (5433) August 6 - 9 - Mineral County Fair & Rodeo, Superior - Mineral County (Superior) provides an old-fashioned country fair with lots of cowboy spirit and homespun charm. There is no charge to enter the fairgrounds. Argricultural exhibits abound with locals displaying their talents, green thumbs, and individuality. Our photography and quilt shows alone are worth the trip. Evening rodeos for westerners, plus shows and livestock competition for the 'kid' in us all. Located along the banks of the Clark Fork River and in close proximity to whitewater rafting and fishing opportunities, the Mineral County Fair is the place to be in August. 406-649-6400 (5434) August 6 - 9 - Prairie County Fair, Terry - The Prairie County Fair is fun filled days and nights. Come check out the 4-H judging, livestock, rodeo, Parched Prairie Players (the local drama group), and entertainment. Annually scheduled a weekend in August. A petting zoo, games for kids, delicious concessions and commercial exhibits are on the grounds daily. Events include 4-H and Open Class Horse Show, parade, Bump & Run, music concert and a Ranch Rodeo. 406-635-2121 (5435) August 7 - 15 - Montana Fair, Billings - MontanaFair is an agricultural celebration in the historic tradition of fairs. It is the region's largest event. Held at MetraPark in Billings, MontanaFair celebrates for nine days. Nearly 10,000 people will earn cash and ribbons for their entries which range from beer, wine, bunnies, crocheting, horticulture, horses, cattle, goats, sheep, pigs, petit-point, pickles, to hobbies, and arts and crafts. Fair hours are 12 noon to 11 pm daily. The Thomas Carnival operates the midway featuring 35 to 40 rides plus games. A shady park for kid's rides accommodates families and the free Kid's World exhibit nearby offers free games and activities for small children. A petting zoo is located in Kid's World as well. Food choices are abundant at the fair featuring the traditional corn dog, BBQ, corn on the cob, 'Vikings On a Stick', fresh lemonade, and beer gardens. Stages around the grounds provide free entertainment including music, comedy, kids shows and more! The best of local talent offers over 80 performances on the Commnity Stage during the week and the Priefert Draft Horse Hitch is also on display and performs twice daily. There will be four concerts in the Rimrock Auto Arena during the first three opening days as well as arenacross, bull riding, and two nights of rodeo to end the week. Show tickets include gate admission. Gate tickets only are priced at: Kids 5 & under: free, 6-12 & 65 plus: $5, 13-64 years: $8 Look for schedules and deals at: http://www.montanafair.com. An Exhibitor Handbook is also available on the web for those interested in 'showing their stuff!' 800-366-8538 (5437) August 7 - 9 - Days of '85 Fair, Rodeo, and Parade, Ekalaka - This is an Annual Event, Days of '85, celebrating our beginning, which was a huge success for the Centennial held in 1985. There is an emphasis for the 4-H at the fair, including individual exhibits for garden produce, crafts, canning, etc. The Carter County Quilt Show is held at the same time as the Days of '85 and features heritage and modern quilts at the Ekalaka Grade School Gym. On Sunday the parade is held at 11:00am each year on Main Street. The Artists of the Prairie have an annual art show during the fair which displays a traveling art show as well as local talent. Fireman's Ball is Friday night. Rodeo is Saturday and Sunday afternoon. Street dance and Gospel singing at the Baptist Church are on Saturday night and parade with a band is Sunday morning at 11:00am. 406-775-8714 (5438) August 9 - 12 - Northeast Montana Fair, Glasgow - Northeast Montana celebrates summer with an old-time fair, lots of family fun, free entertainment, children's activities, cooking contests, local talent show, two nights of PRCA rodeo and wild horse race, a demolition derby and livestock exhibits and sale. Judging of woodworking, quilting, arts and crafts, needlework, baking, and photography entries in 4-H and open class competition round off the days. Other activities include a bike rodeo, food booths, commercial and machinery displays and games. Admission fee is charged for the rodeo, demolition derby and talent show. Rodeo will be Sunday and Monday. 406-228-6266 Valley County Fairgrounds (5439) August 11 - 16 - Western Montana Fair, Missoula - Bring the whole family. (406) 721-3247 Missoula County Fairgrounds (3063) August 12 - 16 - Roosevelt County Fair, Culbertson - This summer celebration in Northeast Montana features a fun run which includes distances and age grouping for everyone, 4-H and FFA livestock auction, an evening dress review featuring area young men and women modeling their own creations, Farmhand Olympics consisting of various contests such as long distance egg throwing, the shovel race and how high can you stack the bales, teams organized at the event. We also have an open O-Mok-See (means games on horseback) with events such as pole bending barrel racing, the flag and keyhole races are held for all age divisions; this event is open to anyone, register the evening of the event. Other events include the free evening concert, an open horse show, and two free meals. Come on out for some fun, fun, fun! 406-787-5881 (5440) August 12 - 16 - Tri County Fair, Deer Lodge - Southwest Montana comes together for this good old fashioned county fair featuring 5 days of festivities, livestock, exhibits, food, rodeo and a demolition derby. 406-846-2520 Powell County Fairgrounds (5441) August 12 - 16 - Madison County Fair & Rodeo, Twin Bridges. - The annual Madison County Fair & Rodeo is held in Twin Bridges, Montana. Some of the following featured events which one can experience at the fair are 4-H, FFA and Open Class exhibits, commercial exhibits, food vendors, petting zoo, a wonderful playground for the little ones, Open Youth Rodeo, 2 days of NRA Rodeo, entertainment, horseshoe tournament, team roping, barbecues and parade. There is no charge to get into the fair, but there will be a charge for the Rodeo and night time entertainment. A good time will be enjoyed by all. 406-684-5824 (5442) August 13 - 16 - Fallon County Fair, Baker - 406 778-2266 (3723) August 14 - 16 - Montana Fun Weekend, Cut Bank - Montana Fun weekend includes a car show and a fly-in. Awards will be presented to the five best cars and three best airplanes. Drag races, burn out contests, airplane rides and bowling ball bombing. Food booths, entertainment, free parking, fly or drive, pancake breakfasts and more! 406-873-8683 (5443) August 14- 16 - Chouteau County Fair, Fort Benton - This annual county fair features a rodeo, concert, demolition derby and food concessions. Also featured are livestock, photography, artwork, crafts, the Montana State Milling and Baking Contest, garden and wheat production entries, 4-H exhibits and fat stock sale. The Chouteau County Fairgrounds has a canoe launch and tent/RV campground. All events are disabled accessible. 406-622-5505 (5444) August 19 - 23 - Northwest Montana Fair & Rodeo, Kalispell - Kalispell hosts this regional gathering which involves both Commercial and Individual exhibits, 4HFFA exhibits, 5 days and 6 nights of Inland EmpireRoyal West Amusements carnival, 3 nights of PRCA Rodeo action and fireworks after rodeo, 5 days of Pari-mutuel Horse Racing, a Livestock Show & Sale, Country Western and Classic-Rock music night show concert, exhibits, numerous Free Stage acts, Demolition Derby, Team Penning, and Draft Horse, Mule, Miniature Horse & Donkey Show and Pulls in the arena. The concession stands are run by Local Non-Profit organizations with fare that will suit almost anyone's taste buds. 406-758-5810 Flathead County Fairgrounds (5445) August 27 - 30 - Jefferson County Fair and Rodeo, Boulder - A Fair of the Heart, old fashioned county fair in beautiful rural Montana. Live music, exhibits, contests, concessions and carousel on Saturday and Sunday. On Saturday there is a parade at noon, baked goods auction, barbecue and barn dance. Fun for the whole family. Thursday is the In-County Rodeo with contestants from Jefferson County and Friday is the Bi-County Rodeo with contestants from Jefferson and Lewis and Clark. Saturday and Sunday is the action packed NRA-rodeo that brings the top contestants from all over to compete on professional rodeo stock. A thrill for all rodeo fans. Good food, cold drinks and fun. 406-225-4025 Boulder Fairgrounds (5446) August 27 - 30 - Lincoln County Fair, Eureka - The Lincoln County Fair is held in the Tobacco Valley with Eureka as its center in the northern part of the county, just seven miles from the Canadian border. 'Small town, home town, country, low key' are the descriptions used for the fair. Locals and returning transplants from other areas come to the fair to get together and visit and catch up on each other's lives, while at the same time enjoying the traditional and ongoing fair activities and events that have occurred for many years. Newcomers and visitors are treated in the same friendly manner and soon feel like they are 'at home' too. 406-296-3471 (5447) August 28 - 30 - Wibaux County Fair, Wibaux - The Wibaux County Fair features a night show on Friday night, a NRA/NWRA/NDRA rodeo on Saturday evening and a Demolition Derby/Bump-N-Run on Sunday afternoon. 4-H and open class judging Friday and Saturday. Food booths all three days and a parade through town Sunday. There is also 4-H livestock sale Sunday afternoon. The fair also features inflatable games, climbing wall, kids Stick Horse Rodeo, Pippi the Clown and a barbeque for $1.00. 406-796-2486 (5448) September 1 - 5 - Beaverhead County Fair, Dillon - Arena is busy the whole fair with carnival, 4-H Rodeo, Horse Show, Stock Horse Show, Ranch Sorting, Team Roping, Team Branding. Arena events on Saturday for kids. Karaoke and Blacksmithing on National Level. 406-683-4761 Beaverhead County Fairgrounds (5451) September 2- 5 - Ravalli County Fair, Hamilton - Ravalli County is nestled between the Bitterroot and Sapphire Mountain Ranges, offering visitors spectacular panoramic views. World renowned for its trout fishing, it also offers hiking, camping, hunting and many other year round outdoor activities. Highway 93, a Rand McNally selected scenic highway, is the main roadway through the county with many historical sites and landmarks to visit. We are just 45 miles south of Missoula. 406-363-3411 (5449) October 1 - 4 - 17th 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. One objective of the stampede is to teach young people about jazz origins and this is done through the educational programs in the schools throughout the valley. Come hear your favorite jazz bands on stampede weekend. 406-755-6088 (5452) October 22 -24 - Montana CINE Cultural and Environmental Film Fest, Missoula - Montana CINE films cover a wide range of topics from world cultures to outdoor adventure, sports and recreation to conservation, indigenous people, and environmental issues. All films entered into this juried competition, compete for a variety of prestigious awards including Best of Category plus three main awards; CINE/Best of Festival, the Focus Award and the Hands Around the World Award. 406-728-9380 (5453) November 24 - 28 - Yellowstone Ski Festival, West Yellowstone - During November, West Yellowstone, Montana comes alive in color. The early snow brings cross-country skiers from around the world to learn and train on the superior Rendezvous Trail System, in fact seven international teams used the Rendezvous to prepare themselves for the Olympics. Residents of this small mountain community eagerly await this season each year looking forward to greeting old friends and meeting new ones. 406-599-4465 Rendezvous Trail System (5454) November 27 - 28 - Holiday Festival of the Arts, Bozeman - This arts and crafts market is a festival that brings together artists and shoppers as the traditional holiday season begins in the heart of the Rocky Mountains. More than 110 booths feature original creations that have attracted people from all over the Northwest in the past. This event is also a fund raiser for the local Help Center, which is celebrating over 38 years of service as a 24/7 crisis counseling and information/referral program. 406-580-0967 (5455) November 27 - Christmas Stroll and Parade of Lights, Sidney - Night parade features entries with Christmas lights, carolers and Santa. Each year a different theme challenges the community's creativity and ensures a wide variety of entries. The parade kicks off the Christmas shopping season, all stores are open for the evening with brightly lit and decorated windows. The Christmas Stroll features food booths, arts and crafts booths and entertainment - all outdoors. Retail businesses have extended hours to kick off the Christmas shopping season. Santa's workshop helps to entertain the children with hands-on crafts and Santa photos are also available as well as visits with Santa. 406-433-1916 (5456) December 4 -5 - Christmas Stroll, Red Lodge - The Christmas Stroll features free wagon rides, Santa Claus, candy for kids, music and refreshments such as hot cider and roasted chestnuts provided by downtown business. Many specials offered by Red Lodge businesses. The Christmas Stroll will take place in downtown Red Lodge. 406-446-1718 (5457) December 31 - Torchlight Parade & Fireworks, Neihart - Every year at Showdown Montana we ring in the New Year with a fabulous torchlight parade and fireworks show. This fun family event starts about 5:30pm each year and is best viewed from the decks of the base lodge. Music, drinks, and munchies are available while we wait for darkness to fall. Then watch Showdown's employees create a firey snake down Big 7 while the Great Falls Ski Patrol puts on a fireworks display. Torchlight Parade will be held at Showdown Montana, located 63 miles southeast of Great Falls and 8 miles south of Neihart, on US Highway 89. The best viewing is from the decks of the base lodge. 800-433-0022 (5458) |
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2010 Events |
January 10 - The annual St. Nick's Nordic Festival, Big Sky - The annual St. Nick's Nordic Festival will be held at the Lone Mountain Ranch in Big Sky. 800-514-4644 (5721) January 15 - 17 - Montana Pro Rodeo Circuit Finals, Great Falls - 406-727-8900 State Fairgrounds (5720) January 22 - 24 - Seeley Lake Area Winterfest, Seeley Lake - 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 viewers. The Biathlon is for both races, novice to experienced as well as spectators. The Dessertfest is a wonderful evening for adults with a cross section of desserts and appetizers served with wine, beer, coffee and punch. For entertainment, there is an auction as well as live entertainers. 406-677-2880 (5723) January 28 - 31 - 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 Fergus County Fairgrounds (5722) February 6 - The Feb-ru-licious Festival, Helena - The Feb-ru-licious Festival illustrates there is still beauty and usefulness in recycled things. Artists create wearable art from elegant to avant-garde, accessories to footwear-anything wearable for the juried fashion shows. 406-442-4000 (5724) February 12 - 21 - 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 (5725) February 12- 14 - Wild West WinterFest, Bozeman - The 8th Annual WinterFest with 3 days of horse and dog activities, music, food, booths and more! 406-582-3270 (5928) February 18 - 20 - 35th Annual Northern Rodeo Association Finals, Billings - With more than 1,200 contesting members and over 42 sanctioned rodeos throughout the summer rodeo season, the Northern Rodeo Association is one of the largest regional rodeo associations in the United States. The Northern Rodeo Association Finals are hosted each February in indoor comfort by the MetraPark Arena in Billings. NRF pays out nearly $60,000 in payoff and prizes, and the event features only the top ten money winners in each of the eight rodeo events competing on top livestock. 406-252-1122 MetraPark (5727) February 28 - March 2 - Special Olympics Montana State Winter Games, - A highlight of the winter season, the Special Olympics Montana State Winter Games bring together more than 200 Special Olympics athletes and their coaches for three days of winter sports competition at The Big Mountain Ski and Summer Resort in Whitefish. (800)242-6876 Whitefish Mountain Resort (5728) July 21 - 25 - Gallatin County Fair, Bozeman - Come and enjoy a traditional western fair. Rodeo, PBR, Food, Music, Carnival, Animals & Contests. 406-582-3270 (5929) |