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4th of July Weekend PICKS: Thursday, July 3rd thru Sunday, July 6th

Tami Hubbard Posted On July 3, 2025
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Western Montana 4th of July Weekend PICKS from The Missoula Underground - Thursday, July 3rd thru Sunday, July 6th
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Welcome to the 4th of July weekend in Western Montana! It’s gonna be a big one with Independence Day celebrations all over, from Anaconda, Darby and the entire Bitterroot Valley, Seeley Lake to Bigfork, and the Flathead Valley up to Kalispell and Whitefish, and of course everywhere around the Zootown area in the middle of it all. The Missoula Underground is here to help you celebrate all the holiday happenings, fireworks, live music, outdoor events, and cool stuff going on Thursday thru Sunday. It’s all here with The MUG’s Weekend PICKS!

Walk, bike or float in to Missoula’s annual Funk Music Festival at Silver Park with live local bands, DJs, Food Trucks, Beverages and fun Thursday from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm.

Downtown ToNight featuring the Missoula Makers Collective Market, food trucks and live music in Downtown Missoula; with expanded hours 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm Thursday Nights June thru August (live music starts at 5:30 pm). Tonight’s live band is Mudslide Charley.

Immerse yourself and the kids with a performance of The Little Mermaid at Missoula Children’s Theatre with performances at 4:00 pm and 6:00 pm on Thursday.

Your Missoula PaddleHeads will be celebrating all Independence weekend with home games at Ogren Park at Allegiance Field, starting with Thursday night vs the Great Falls Voyagers at 7:00 pm, followed by post-game fireworks at dusk to light up the Missoula sky. Then, on Friday it’s the PaddleHeads vs. the Glacier Range Riders with another great fireworks show after the game.

The Polson Chamber of Commerce is hosting their annual Polson Community Fireworks Show at dusk on Thursday, July 3 at Riverside Park; and the annual 4th of July Parade on Polson’s Main Street at Noon on Friday.

Celebrate your 4th of July with everyone in Seeley Lake – events and activities are happening from 7:00 am to 11:30 pm with something for everyone to celebrate our freedom on Independence Day.

The Historical Museum Fort Missoula hosts the 49th annual 4th at The Fort Celebration from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm Friday.

Celebrate Independence Day all day with the First Annual Darby 4th of July Celebration 2:00 pm to 10:00 pm at Darby Rodeo Grounds.

The Zootown Music Festival is Missoula’s new premier outdoor music festival, featuring world-class artists, local food and drink vendors, and an unforgettable atmosphere Friday, July 4 and Saturday, July 5 at Missoula Fairgrounds.

This 4th of July just also happens to be First Friday in Downtown Missoula and Downtown Hamilton. Many businesses will open late until 7pm & beyond. Come and enjoy your downtown and do some local shopping in a festive atmosphere during the evening hours.

Come to Hamilton for the Community Fireworks Show at Ravalli County Fairgrounds starting at 10:20 pm Friday.

The Whitefish Chamber of Commerce celebrates Independence Day with the annual 4th of July Fireworks Celebration starting 10:30 pm at Whitefish City Beach.

The summer farmers’ market season is in full swing, including Orchard Homes in Missoula, Anaconda, Columbia Falls and Ronan on Thursday, Polson and Saint Ignatius on Friday, and all the ones in Downtown Missoula, Hamilton, Kalispell, Stevensville, Arlee, and Hot Springs on Saturday morning. On Sunday, there are farmers markets up in Columbia Falls and Ronan to check out.

The MUG’s Western Montana Summer Farmers Markets guide is ready to help – save the link and get around to all of ’em over the next several months.

Bigfork Rodeo Events brings PRCA Pro Rodeo at its best to the beautiful town of Bigfork at 7:00 pm nightly starting Saturday, July 5 and running thru Tuesday, July 8.

Watch the final epic live performance by the legendary band Black Sabbath in the Back to the Beginning concert from the UK with a free screening on the big screen at Missoula’s Dark Horse Bar at 7:00 pm Saturday.

The Great Outdoors will be an unforgettable open-air concert experience with Glacier Symphony at Rebecca Farm in Kalispell at 7:30 pm Saturday and 3:00 pm Sunday.

We have around 60 live music events listed for the weekend – take your pick! It’s officially the summer patio season now. You can’t go wrong with seeking out any and all of the fantastic area rooftop bars and outdoor patios to soak in this fantastic summer Montana weather.

No matter what direction you wanna get outta town, you can’t go wrong. Lots of 4th of July summer weekend activities and events are happening not only around Missoula, but all the way up the Flathead and the Bitterroot valleys, east to Phillipsburg and Anaconda, and out west past Alberton. If you’re headed up to Whitefish and Glacier, there are some outstanding pit stops to make along the way.

Get out & enjoy our locally-owned bars & restaurants with Montana grown / made food and beverages – they need your business! Try a new local brew! Support our local artists and vendors at the area markets. Take the family for a brisk outdoor hike – all the trails are waiting. Conditions are perfect just about everywhere for mountain biking. Summer fishing is at its peak. Catch a classic movie screening or a stand-up comedy night. Stretch that big brain at one of the local trivia nights. Sing your favorite karaoke song, or catch a live music show. Enjoy safely and responsibly.

Please confirm event details at the source before you go. Last minute changes are common, especially due to weather. With each event listing, we try to include a web page or event link with more information you can check for changes.

“My God! How little do my countrymen know what precious blessings they are in possession of, and which no other people on earth enjoy!”
– Thomas Jefferson

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THURSDAY, July 3

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Ronan Visitor Center in Ronan, Montana

Ronan Farmers Market

Ronan Farmers Market
Ronan Visitors Center 155-199 US Hwy 93, Ronan

The Ronan Farmers Market is every Thursday, May 15 through October 16, 2025 from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm at the Ronan Visitors Center.

Free
Silver Park in Missoula, Montana

Missoula Funk Festival 2025 at Silver Park

Silver Park 700 Cregg Lane, Missoula

Walk, bike or float in to Missoula's annual Funk Music Festival at Silver Park with live local bands, DJs, Food Trucks, Beverages and fun Thursday, July 3 from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Free

Orchard Homes Farmers Market on W 3rd Street at Reserve in Missoula, Montana

Orchard Homes Farmers Market

Orchard Homes Farmers Market
Orchard Homes Country Life Club 2537 S. 3rd Street West, Missoula

Orchard Homes Farmers Market 4:30 pm to 7:00 pm Thursdays from June 19 thru September 11, 2025 at Orchard Homes Country Life Club in Missoula

Free

Columbia Falls Community Market in Columbia Falls, Montana

Columbia Falls Community Market

Columbia Falls Community Market
Columbia Falls Community Market 165 Veteran Drive, Columbia Falls

The Columbia Falls Community Market happens every Thursday 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm, May 15 thru September 25 with local food producers, artists, creative artists, live music, food trucks and more

Free
River View Bar at Lake Baked in Bigfork, Montana

Winnie Brave at River View Bar

River View Bar 191 Mill Street, Bigfork

One of Bigfork's favorite music shows! Winnie Brave plays live at the River View Bar from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Thursday, July 3

Free

Bitter Root Brewing in Hamilton, Montana

Gregory Rawlins at Bitter Root Brewing

Bitter Root Brewing 101 Marcus Street, Hamilton

Gregory Rawlins plays live country, blues and folk 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Thursday, July 3 at Bitter Root Brewing in Hamilton

Free

Water's Edge Winery & Bistro in Kalispell Montana

Smarty Pants Trivia Thursday Night at Waters Edge Winery & Bistro

Waters Edge Winery 2593 Hwy 2 East, Kalispell

If wine makes you wiser, it’ll come in handy for Smarty Pants Trivia Thursday Nights hosted by David Crismore & Co. from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm at Waters Edge Winery in Kalispell

Free

River View Bar at Lake Baked in Bigfork, Montana

Midnight Hot Sauce at River View Bar

River View Bar 191 Mill Street, Bigfork

Midnight Hot Sauce spices up Thursday night July 3 from 9:00 pm to Midnight at the River View Bar in Bigfork

Free

FRIDAY, July 4th

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Seeley Lake, Montana

Seeley Lake 4th of July Celebration

Seeley Lake Community Foundation 3150 Hwy 83 North, Seeley Lake

Celebrate your 4th of July with everyone in Seeley Lake - events and activities are happening from 7:00 am to 11:30 pm with something for everyone to celebrate our freedom on Independence Day

Free

The Shoe in Polson, Montana

Miller Campbell 4th of July at The Shoe

The Shoe - Lakeview Dining & Spirits 820 Shoreline Drive, Polson

Enjoy the 4th of July at The Shoe in Polson with live music by Miller Campbell in the lakeside Diamond Horseshoe Landing Bar from 4:00 pm to 10:00 pm Friday

Free
Craggy Range Bar & Grill in Downtown Whitefish, Montana

4th of July Patio Party at The Craggy Range

Craggy Range - Whitefish 10 Central Avenue, Whitefish

There's a 4th of July Patio Party happening 4:00 pm to 11:00 pm, with DJ Reidardie spinning 6:00 pm to late at The Craggy Range in Downtown Whitefish

Free
A Sip of Montana - Woods Bay Tap House, Bar & Casino in Bigfork, Montana

4th of July Cookout and Karaoke at A Sip of Montana

A Sip of Montana – Woods Bay Tap House, Bar & Casino 14509 MT Hwy 35, Bigfork

Bring your crew to party red, white, and blue style with the 4th of July All-American Cookout at 4:00 pm and Karaoke at 9:00 pm Friday at A Sip of Montana on Bigfork's Woods Bay

Free

Wildhorse Plains Farmers Market in Plains, Montana

Plains Friday Farmers Market

Plains Friday Farmers Market
Fred Young Park in Plains Montana 200 W. Railroad Avenue, Plains

The Plains Friday Farmers Market happens 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm weekly Fridays from June 6 thru October 10 at Fred Young Park in Plains, Montana

Free

The Sunrise Saloon and Casino, Missoula Montana

4th of July Karaoke at The Sunrise Saloon

Sunrise Saloon and Casino 1101 Strand Avenue, Missoula

Jace Beagle hosts 4th of July Karaoke at Missoula's Sunrise Saloon starting Friday night at 9:30 pm

Free

Whitefish City Beach in Whitefish, Montana

4th of July Fireworks Celebration at Whitefish City Beach

Whitefish City Beach 37 Lakeside Blvd, Whitefish

Friday, July 4th the Whitefish Chamber of Commerce celebrates Independence Day with the annual 4th of July Fireworks Celebration starting 10:30 pm at Whitefish City Beach

Free

SATURDAY, July 5th

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XXXXs on Higgins Avenue in Downtown Missoula, Montana

Missoula Farmers’ Market

Missoula Farmers’ Market
XXXXs on Higgins 531 N. Higgins Avenue, Missoula

The original Missoula Farmers' Market for over 50 years at BN Plaza at the XXXX’s at the end of Higgins in Downtown Missoula on Saturdays May 3 thru October 25 (8:00 am to 12:30 pm) and Tuesdays June 3 thru September 30 (5:00 pm to 7:00 pm)

Free
Clark Fork River Market in Downtown Missoula, Montana

Clark Fork River Market

Clark Fork River Market
Riverside Parking Lot (original market location) 225 Pattee Street, Missoula

The Clark Fork River Market in the Riverside Parking Lot EAST of Caras Park / Bear Tracks Bridge in Downtown Missoula, open 8:00 am to 1:00 pm Saturdays from May 3 thru September 27; and 9:00 am to 1:00 pm October 4 thru October 25

Free

Missoula People's Market

Missoula People’s Market

Missoula People’s Market
Missoula People's Market East Pine Street & North Higgins Avenue, Missoula

The Missoula People’s Market featuring local art & handcrafted goods – open 9:00 am to 1:00 pm Saturdays from May 3 thru September 27 at the corner of Pine & Higgins in Downtown Missoula, Montana

Free
Long Acre Market in Arlee, Montana

Long Acre Market in Arlee

Long Acre Market in Arlee
Long Acre Market 92141 Arlee Commercial Frontage Road, Arlee

In Arlee, the new Long Acre Market happens Saturdays from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm, from May 10 thru August 30 at 92141 Arlee Commercial Frontage Road behind Shiny Suds Car Wash

Free
KT's Hayloft Saloon in Lolo, Montana

Zootown Karaoke at KT’s Hayloft Saloon

KT's Hayloft Saloon 11885 US Highway 93 S, Lolo

It's always a good ol' time when Zootown Karaoke hosts Karaoke Night starting at 9:00 pm every Saturday at KT's Hayloft Saloon in Lolo

Free

The Jack Saloon in Lolo, Montana

4th of July Saturday Cookout & Karaoke at The Jack Saloon

The Jack Saloon 7000 Graves Creek Road, Lolo

No karaoke on Friday night 7/4, but...there'll be an Independence Day Celebration cookout with hamburgers and hot dogs out back on the Jack Saloon Grill and back patio in Lolo, with Karaoke hosted by Kaleidoscope Entertainment 1:00 to 5:00 pm Saturday, July 5

Free

Ten Spoon Vineyard + Winery in Missoula, Montana

Mark Chase at Ten Spoon Vineyard + Winery

Ten Spoon Vineyard + Winery 4175 Rattlesnake Drive, Missoula

Mark Chase plays live at Missoula's Ten Spoon Vineyard + Winery 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Saturday, July 5

$5
River View Bar at Lake Baked in Bigfork, Montana

Miller Campbell at River View Bar

River View Bar 191 Mill Street, Bigfork

Miller Campbell performs live Saturday night July 5 from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm at River View Bar in Downtown Bigfork

Free

Bigfork Montana Rodeo

Bigfork Summer PRCA Rodeo

Bigfork Summer PRCA Rodeo
Bigfork Rodeo Grounds 2840 MT Hwy 82, Bigfork

Bigfork Rodeo Events brings PRCA Pro Rodeo at its best to the beautiful town of Bigfork, Montana at 7:00 pm nightly July 5 thru July 8

$35 – $100
The Jack Saloon in Lolo, Montana

Outlaws & Lawmen at The Jack Saloon

The Jack Saloon 7000 Graves Creek Road, Lolo

Join the Outlaws & Lawmen for a 4th of July weekend celebration Saturday night of live country music and dancing from 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm July 5 at The Jack Saloon in Lolo

Free

The Rustic Hut in Florence, Montana

Hammerhead Jack at The Rustic Hut

The Rustic Hut 5415 US Hwy 93 South, Florence

Hammerhead Jack deliver their blues you can use to The Rustic Hut in Florence 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm Saturday, July 5

Free

The Sunrise Saloon and Casino, Missoula Montana

Neal Elder at The Sunrise Saloon

Sunrise Saloon and Casino 1101 Strand Avenue, Missoula

Catch Neal Elder live on the big stage at Missoula's Sunrise Saloon starting 9:30 pm Saturday, July 5

Free

SUNDAY, July 6th

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Seeley Lake Sunday Market at the Seeley Lake Community Foundation in Seeley Lake, Montana 9:00 am to 1:00 pm every Sunday between Memorial Day and Labor Day from May 24 thru September 6, 2026

Seeley Lake Sunday Market

Seeley Lake Sunday Market
Seeley Lake Community Foundation 3150 Hwy 83 North, Seeley Lake

Make a Sunday morning visit to the Seeley Lake Montana Sunday Market at the Seeley Lake Community Foundation open 9:00 am to 1:00 pm Memorial Day Weekend thru Labor Day weekend in 2025

Free

The Jack Saloon in Lolo, Montana

Hot Jazz and Gypsy Swing with The JIVE at The Jack Saloon

The Jack Saloon 7000 Graves Creek Road, Lolo

A perfect way to end your 4th of July weekend - The JIVE plays live hot jazz and gypsy swing on the back porch at The Jack Saloon 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm Sunday, July 6

Free

WildWood Brewing in Stevensville, Montana

Irish Music at Wildwood Brewing

WildWood Brewing 4018 Hwy 93 N, Stevensville

Irish Music at Wildwood Brewing in Stevensville from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm Sunday

Free

Bigfork Montana Rodeo

Bigfork Summer PRCA Rodeo

Bigfork Summer PRCA Rodeo
Bigfork Rodeo Grounds 2840 MT Hwy 82, Bigfork

Bigfork Rodeo Events brings PRCA Pro Rodeo at its best to the beautiful town of Bigfork, Montana at 7:00 pm nightly July 5 thru July 8

$35 – $100

Ole Beck VFW Post 209 in Downtown Missoula, Montana

Very Funny Weekly Comedy Open Mic at VFW Post 209

Ole Beck VFW Post 209 245 W. Main Street, Missoula

Bone Dry Comedy hosts Very Funny Weekly Comedy Open Mic every Sunday at 8:00 pm at Ole Beck VFW Post 209 in Downtown Missoula

Free

The Thomas Meagher Bar in Downtown Missoula, Montana

Karaoke Sunday Night at Meagher Bar

The Thomas Meagher Bar 130 W. Pine Street, Missoula

Join your friends for Sunday Night Karaoke from 9:00 pm to Midnight each week at the Thomas Meagher Bar in Downtown Missoula

Free

Please confirm event details at the source before you go. Last minute changes are common, especially due to holidays and weather. With each event listing, we try to include a web page or event link with more information you can check for changes.

Do you have a Western Montana event you would like to have included on The MUG? Click HERE to submit your event!

Don’t get too crazy with your fireworks this weekend – let your professional friends do the heavy lifting!
What's happening today? Check out The MUG's Events Calendar!
Looking for MORE events? Beyond this weekend? Check out The MUG Events Calendar and make some plans for your life!
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