Independence Day Weekend Picks: Thursday, July 1st thru Monday, July 5th
Who’s ready for the long holiday weekend? We are! The MUG is here with all the happenings this Independence Day Weekend around Missoula, and up the Bitterroot and Flathead valleys. Check out all the area farmers markets, there’s live local music all over the place, and support our area bars & restaurants with Montana grown / made food and beverages. And – we’ve got you for the go-places to celebrate the 4th and to watch the fireworks!
Please note that events are subject to cancellation or change at the last minute. Be sure to check the event links to confirm your plans.
“The cause of America is in a great measure the cause of all mankind.
Many circumstances have, and will arise, which are not local, but universal.”
― Thomas Paine, Common Sense
THURSDAY, July 1
Thursday, July 1
3:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Hot Springs Farmers Market
300 Main Street, Hot Springs, Montana
Thursdays through September 20, 2021
Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/montanacoop/
Website
https://montanacoop.localfoodmarketplace.com/
Thursday, July 1
4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Ronan Farmers Market
155-199 US Hwy 93, Ronan, Montana
(at the Ronan Visitors Center)
Thursdays through October 14, 2021
Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/RonanFarmersMarket
Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/ronanfarmersmarket/
Thursday, July 1
4:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Orchard Homes Farmers Market
Orchard Homes Country Life Club
2537 S. 3rd Street West, Missoula, Montana
June 17 – September 30
Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/OrchardHomesFarmersMarket/
Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/orchardhomesmarket/
Thursday, July 1
4:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Alberton Community Farmers Market
701 Railroad Avenue, Alberton, Montana
May 16 – September 12
Vendor space is FREE, no registration required.
Market Details: Weekly vendors include (but are not limited to):
Vegetable starts, bedding plants, flowers, fresh local produce, jewelry, blankets, raw local honey, fresh eggs, junk art. gift boxes, aprons, and hand wovens. Live music each week!
Non-profit organizations are welcome to serve a meal as a fundraiser.
Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/AlbertonCommunityFarmersMarket
@AlbertonCommunityFarmersMarket
Thursday, July 1
5:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Aran Buzzas
Kettlehouse Bonner
Kettlehouse Brewing Co.
602 Myrtle Street, Bonner, Montana
Thursday, July 1
5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Columbia Falls Community Market
830 1st Ave West, Columbia Falls, Montana
Thursdays through September 30, 2021
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/columbiafallscommunitymarket/
Website www.cfcommunitymarket.com
Thursday, July 1
5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Imagine Ireland
Imagine Nation Brewing Co.
1151 W Broadway Street, Missoula, Montana
Thursday, July 1
5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Michael Bouchard
MontaVino Winery
38 1st Avenue E, Suite D. Kalispell, Montana
Thursday, July 1
5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Downtown ToNight
Caras Park
123 Carousel Drive, Missoula, Montana
Live music, food trucks, Caras Park. That’s right, Downtown Tonight has returned to the heart of Missoula. Twelve local food trucks will be on hand to serve up the delicious food that you’ve been craving since 2019. Its time to gather and reconnect in the Heart of Missoula, at Caras Park! Masks welcome but not required, although highly recommended when in food vendor lines.
Performer: Letter B
For more information visit https://www.missouladowntown.com/downtown-tonight/
Thursday, July 1
6:00 pm
Thursday Night Mountain Bike Ride Missoula
Missoula, Montana
Snowbowl / Beargrass Highway
This week we’ll try to escape the valley heat by heading up to Snowbowl to ride the Beargrass Highway trail. Park outside the Snowbowl gate even if it’s open.
We’ll hang out in the parking lot after the ride so bring along some food to share and your favorite beverage.
Have a good one!
TNR! – Weekly mountain bike rides in Missoula every Thursday Night starting at 6 pm sharp – a different location every week. Arrive prepared to ride, please carry enough to be self-sufficient. Rides are open. Check http://thursdaynightmtbr.org for weekly current meetup location details.
Thursday, July 1
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Sacred Waters Trivia
Sacred Waters Brewing Company
3250 U.S. Highway 2 East Kalispell, Montana
It’s always a packed house so be sure to arrive early to snag a table and, most importantly, a beer! Max 6 people per team. No phones. Just those brains! Top three teams win beer money. See you there!
1st place team: $30 gift card
2nd place team: $20 gift card
3rd place team: $10 gift card
Thursday, July 1
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Tom Catmull
Draught Works Brewery
915 Toole Avenue, Missoula, Montana
Thursday, July 1
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Jordan Smith
Ten Spoon Vineyard + Winery
4175 Rattlesnake Drive, Missoula, Montana
Ten Spoon Vineyard and Jordan Smith are so excited bring you music on the lawn at the winery.
Bring a picnic, bring a friend, and have some wine while you listen.
There is seating available, but please feel free to bring blankets, lawn chairs, and snacks.
Here are the basic details: $5 to see the show / pay at the door
Wine Bar opens at 4 PM
Music starts at 6 PM
Wine with ID
Pizza served from 5 PM to 8 PM
As always: double punches on wine cards on Thursdays! This is an outdoor show.
You can call ahead to order your pizza so that it will be ready when you arrive: (406) 549-8703.
This show has wheelchair accessible seating though most seating is on the lawn.
For other accessibility questions or requests, call or text Sarah at 508-254-5379.
Thursday, July 1
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Kelly Garber Live
The Lodge and Resort at Lake Mary Ronan
52012 Lake Mary Ronan Road, Proctor, Montana
Thursday, July 1
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Thirsty Thursday with Tommy Edwards Sr
Buffalo Saloon
5 Swan Way, Bigfork, Montana
Thursday, July 1
6:30 pm
Summer Music Series featuring: Jessie Crowley and Edwin Johnson
Ranch Club Missoula
8501 Ranch Club Road, Missoula, Montana
Thursday is fast approaching! Make a reservation to save a spot and enjoy our beautiful deck, live music and wine tasting with the lovely Jessie Crowley. Wine tasting $12/person, Edwin Johnson will be playing, and everyone is welcome!
Thursday, July 1
6:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Billy Angel
Gunsight Saloon
624 Nucleus Avenue, Columbia Falls, Montana
Thursday, July 1
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Live Music with Andrea Harsell
Cranky Sam Public House
233 W. Main Street, Missoula, Montana
Thursday, July 1
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
JD & Chuck
The Shoe-Lakeview Dining & Spirits
820 Shoreline Drive, Polson, Montana
Thursday, July 1 : Superhero Trivia
& Friday, July 2: Independence Day Weekend Fireworks
7:05 pm
vs. Boise
Ogren Park at Allegiance Field
700 Cregg Lane, Missoula, Montana
Get Tickets Here
Thursday, July 1 – “Jersey Boys”
Friday, July 2 – “Bonnie and Clyde”
Saturday, July 3 – “9 to 5 the Musical”
Monday, July 5 – “Jersey Boys”
8:00 pm
Big Fork Summer Playhouse
526 Electric Avenue, Bigfork, Montana
Great entertainment, new faces in the company, shows you’ve never seen at BSP, a day on the lake, and a ‘swell’ place to spend some time in Bigfork.
For more information and to purchase tickets here
Thursday, July 1
8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Thursty Ear Live Music – Timber Rattlers
Stave & Hoop
223 N Higgins Ave, Missoula, Montana
The band showcases the regions finest pickers, bringing together Jamie Drysdale on guitar and vocals, Jesse Brown on fiddle and vocals, Caleb Dostal on banjo and Dillon Johns on upright bass. The quartet recently released its debut album “Last Echo” which fearlessly navigates a diverse array of musical terrains, a hallmark of the bands sound and live performance. From hard driving traditional bluegrass, to progressive modern elements, The Timber Rattlers blend a diverse array of influences into an exhilarating one of a kind live music experience.
A $5 cover will be added to all tabs after 8 pm. Music starts at 8 pm.
Thursday, July 1
Trivia 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm / Karaoke 8:30 pm – 12:00 am
Hosted by Pro DJ Entertainment
Eagles Lodge
2420 South Ave W, Missoula, Montana
Thursday, July 1
9:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Stand Up Comedy-Open Mic
Union Club Bar
208 E Main St, Missoula, Montana
Comedians, please show up around 8:30pm to sign up. Beginners will get 3-4 min of stage time, intermediates (people who have done stand-up at least 4 times) will get 4-5 min, and headliner/veterans/features will get 4-5 min. Performers who bring notes on Stage only get 3 min. Sign-up closes at 8:45 pm.
Thursday, July 1
9:30 pm – 1:00 am
Emily Clark and Denver’s Finest 30th Birthday Show
Great Northern Bar
27 Central Ave, Whitefish, Montana
Our local soul singin’ lady is back in the valley and she’s bringing her best and finest musicians from Denver, CO & Richmond, VA. to help her ring in her 30th Birthday proper with a SMASHING SHOW!
Get tickets here
Thursday, July 1
10:00 pm – Close
Combat Karaoke w/DJ Nitewolf
Sunrise Saloon and Casino
1101 Strand Ave, Missoula, Montana
Thursday, July 1
10:00 pm
Dance Party Thursday with DJ’s TRX and MIC Mercury
The Badlander
208 Ryman Street, Missoula, Montana
$3 cover
FRIDAY, July 2
Friday, July 2
9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Polson Farmers Market
11 3rd Avenue West, Polson, Montana
(in front of the Cove Deli)
Friday mornings through October 8, 2021
Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/Polson-Farmers-Market-183060625074824/
Website
http://polsonfarmersmarket.com/
Friday, July 2
11:00 am – 1:30 PM
Food Truck Friday
Ronald McDonald House parking lot
3003 Fort Missoula Rd, Missoula, Montana
Friday, July 2
3:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Glacier Farmers Market
West Glacier Village
West Glacier, Montana 59936
June 18 through September 1, 2021
Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/glacierfarmersmarket
Friday, July 2
5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Mission Falls Market
339 Mountain View Drive, Saint Ignatius, Montana
Fridays through September 24, 2021
Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/missionfallsmarket
Friday, July 2
5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Daniel Kosel
The Springs / Philipsburg Brewery
106 Brewery Road, Philipsburg, Montana
Friday, July 2
5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Cosmic Dirt Pop Up Sale & Raffle
Missoula Bicycle Works
708 S Higgins, Missoula, Montana
Missoula Bicycle Works will be hosting a First Friday art show and pop up sale featuring Tabitha Martinez and Cosmic Dirt Apparel this Friday! We’ve also got a women’s friendly downhill day the following day at Discovery – Hope you can join us!
Friday, July 2
5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Billy Angel & Craig Davey
Sacred Waters Brewing Co.
3250 U.S. Hwy 2 E, Kalispell, Montana
Friday, July 2
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Luke Lautaret
River View Bar
191 Mill Street Bigfork, Montana
Friday, July 2
6:00 pm
Area 406 Festival featuring NERO, Megan Hamilton, Ahee & More!
Northwest Montana Fairgrounds
265 N Meridian Road, Kalispell, Montana
Tickets
www.universe.com/events/area-406-festival-tickets-kalispell-NB6V8L
Friday, July 2
6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Ben Darce
MontaVino Winery
38 1st Ave E, Suite D, Kalispell, Montana
Join us in the tasting room or in the courtyard when weather permits for a Friday night filled with chill vibes, amazing wine, and live music featuring Ben Darce. Order your dinner for delivery, bring a picnic or create your own charcuterie from the many yummy treats we have in stock.
Friday, July 2
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Colton Sea
Unleashed: A Winery
20 Spokane Avenue, Whitefish, Montana
Ben Darce is a local jazz musician who studied Jazz Studies/Performance at University of North Texas.
Friday, July 2
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Wailing Aaron Jennings
Ten Spoon Vineyard + Winery
4175 Rattlesnake Drive, Missoula, Montana
Take a short drive up Missoula’s Rattlesnake neighborhood to enjoy some superb wines, delish artisanal pizza from Andy’s outdoor coal-fired oven, plus live music! Grab some friends and head to this wonderful venue and enjoy the beauty of the lower Rattlesnake. Dig it! A small $5.00 cover charge is in place.
This is an absolutely stunning outdoor venue, with acres of space, a beautifully maintained landscape (with vineyard) and especially kid-friendly.
Friday, July 2
6:00 pm
Live Music with Hannah King
Waters Edge Winery Kalispell
2593 Highway 2 East #8, Kalispell, Montana
Amazing wine, great food and super entertainment – beat the heat and stay inside with us!
Friday, July 2
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Tightline
Fin’s Tap House
352 Woodside Cutoff Road, Corvallis, Montana
Friday, July 2
7:00 pm
Live music Tommy Edwards Sr & The Fetveits!
Buffalo Saloon & Casino
5 Swan Way, Bigfork, Montana
Friday, July
7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Jamie Wyman Band
Montana Tap House
845 Wisconsin Avenue, Whitefish, Montana
Friday, July 2
7:00 pm
Live Music with John Floridis
Cranky Sam Public House
233 W. Main Street, Missoula, Montana
Friday, July 2
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
FREE Outdoor Concert
the 406
Sapphire Homes
501 N 10th Street, Hamilton, Montana
406 is comprised of Mark Duboise, Checkers Barker, John Parr, Tom Nash and Stu Jackson. These country rockers hail from Missoula and bring a unique style and energy to the cover songs you will be sure to recognize. This is Montana grown, hot rockin’ country, whiskey soaked Southern rock with some slow dance tunes. Music made with care and talent to spare. Come and join in the fun!
Friday, July 2
7:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Texas Tom
Rustic Hut
5341 US Highway 93 S, Florence, Montana
Friday, July 2
7:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Classy Karaoke
The Tailing Loop Winery
1498 Mt Highway 35, Kalispell, Montana
Join us every Friday night for Classy Karaoke at the Loop! Our host, Emil Rajkowski, is a talented photographer, DJ, as well as a fellow singer & musician. This man can do it all. And with the entire internet at his disposal, you are sure to find one of your favorites to perform. Grab a few friends, a big glass of wine, and prepare to conquer the Tasting Room stage!
Friday, July 2
7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Eric Alan
The Lodge at Whitefish Lake
1380 Wisconsin Avenue, Whitefish, Montana
Friday, July 2
7:30 pm
Outdoor Benefit Concert & Celebration
383 Coloma Way, Bonner-West Riverside, Montana
Suggested donation: $15 – $25 per person.
Friday, July 2
8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Brandi Carlile with Katie Pruitt
KettleHouse Amphitheater
605 Cold Smoke Lane, Bonner, Montana
Logjam Presents very excited to announce that multi-Grammy Award winning singer-songwriter Brandi Carlile has rescheduled her Missoula performance and will kick off the 2021 KettleHouse Amphitheater summer concert season on Friday, July 2, 2021 but that’s not it! Due to high demand, she’s added a second and third show on Saturday, July 3, 2021 and Sunday, July 4, 2021!
That’s right, three nights of Brandi Carlile LIVE along the beautiful banks of the Blackfoot River to kick off the summer 2021 concert season at the KettleHouse Amphitheater near Missoula.
Friday, July 2
8:30 pm – 11:30 pm
Chain Reaction
Kelly’s Casino
416 Electric Avenue, Bigfork, Montana
Friday, July 2
9:00 pm – Close
Combat Karaoke w/ DJ B-rocks
Sunrise Saloon
1101 Strand Ave Missoula, Montana
Friday, July 2
9:00 pm – Close
Combat Karaoke w/ DJ Nitewolf
Evaro Bar
17025 US-93, Missoula, Montana
Friday, July 2
9:00 PM – 1:00 AM
Karaoke with Bluette
The Sitting Duck Bigfork
15265 Mt Highway 35 Bigfork, Montana
Friday, July 2 & Saturday, July 3
9:30 pm
Return of the Funk 20 Grand
Great Northern Bar
27 Central Avenue, Whitefish, Montana
Friday, July 2
10:00 pm
FOMO FRIDAYS-First Friday with DJ @markmyriad
The Badlander
208 Ryman Street, Missoula, Montana
Friday, July 2
10:00 pm – 11:00 am
Late Night Lake Party with MT Souls
The Raven, Woods Bay Montana
15321 MT Hwy 35, Bigfork, Montana
SATURDAY, July 3
Saturday, July 3
8:00 am – 12:30 pm
Missoula Farmers’ Market
519 North Higgins Ave (near the XXXX’s), Missoula, Montana
Missoula Farmers’ Market’s 49th season continues in our traditional spot by the XXXs at the north end of Higgins. Our vendors will be there with coffee, baked goods, early season veggies, plant starts, eggs, raw honey, lamb, pork and mushrooms. We are excited to welcome music back to the market again this season.
Ordering is open now for Missoula Farmers’ Market’s online marketplace.
Shop Monday noon through Thursday at 7pm for pickup at Saturday’s market. It’s easy, convenient and safe.
The Missoula Public Library’s Library on Wheels is back as well.
www.MissoulaFarmersMarket.com
Saturday, July 3
8:00 am – 1:00 pm
Clark Fork River Market
West of the Higgins Street Bridge / at A Carousel for Missoula
101 Carousel Drive, Missoula, Montana
May 1 – October 30, 2021
Saturday, July 3
9:00 am – 12:30 pm
Kalispell Farmers Market
777 Grandview Drive, Kalispell, Montana
Through October 9th
The Kalispell Farmers Market season is underway.
We are located on the FVCC campus and opening bell is 9:00 a.m. – we close at 12:30 pm.
We look forward to seeing you!
https://kalispellfarmersmarket.org/
Saturday, July 3
9:00 am – 12:30 pm
Hamilton Farmers Market Co-op
Bedford St at S 3rd Street, Hamilton, Montana
Saturdays thru October 30, 2021
This Saturday, Billy G., will be playing. It will be hot! Stay hydrated. Stop on by the market 9am – 12:30pm.
Saturday, July 3
9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Higgins Lot Market
420 N. Higgins Avenue, Missoula, Montana
Higgins Lot, an alternative Saturday Market, in beautiful downtown Missoula, hosts artists and crafts people from the surrounding area every Saturday from 9 am to 1 pm. On the corner at Jimmy Johns.
Saturday, July 3
9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Missoula People’s Market Opening Day
Missoula People’s Market
West Pine Street, Missoula, Montana
Saturdays thru September 25, 2021
You can expect to find locally made items like ceramics, leather goods, jewelry, lawn art, paintings, photography, wood art, furniture, apparel and so much more.
Come out and help us celebrate our first market Saturday of the season!
We are located between the Ox and Sushi Hana at Higgins and Pine in Downtown Missoula.
Saturday, July 3
9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Independence Day Craft & Vendor Market
Ravalli County Fairgrounds
100 Old Corvallis Road, Hamilton, Montana
Handmade Crafts, Baked Goods, Chocolate Candy, Tumblers, Clothing and more!
If you would like to be a vendor, pleas contact Treasure Chest Events directly.
Saturday, July 3
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Pretend Pies
Ravalli County Museum
205 Bedford Street, Hamilton, Montana
Pull out the red-checked table cloths and set up your back yard picnic as you celebrate the joys of summer!
All kids events are at the Ravalli County Museum in Hamilton (406)363-3338
Saturday, July 3
10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Stevensville Harvest Valley Farmers Market
301 Main Street, Stevensville, Montana
Saturday, July 3
10:00 am – 11:45 am
Cars & Coffee
Rosauers Supermarkets
2350 South Reserve, Missoula, Montana
Rosauers has given us permission to use their parking lot to host our events on Saturday mornings from 10am to Noon. Please be respectful of their property and adhere to the Covid guidelines they have set for their store.
Park closer to the Reserve St side of the parking space to allow their customers easy access to the store. Feel free to visit Rosauers’ in-store coffee shop or the Good Americano coffee shop to say thanks for letting us use their parking space. They let us use their lot. Let’s give back to them.
Also, please do your part to keep these events, family-friendly, clean, and safe so we can all enjoy the love we share for cars.
Saturday, July 3
1:00 pm – 8:00 pm
BBQ and Whiskey Fest
Caras Park
123 Carousel Drive, Missoula, Montana
BFK Presents: BBQ and Whiskey Fest
Join us in Caras Park for the inaugural event of the year. Featuring BBQ vendors from around the state, an array of whiskey brands with signature cocktails and tastings, axe throwing, and live music.
Featuring music from:
Milltown Damn
Hardwood Heart
Why We Came West
Travis Yost
All Ages Event / Free to Attend
$15 to participate. This includes a commemorative cup and three drink tokens.
Saturday, July 3 & Sunday, July 4
1:00 pm
69th Annual Lincoln Rodeo
1600 Fairgrounds Rd, Lincoln, Montana
Saturday, July 3
5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
EddyJ Back to The Springs With Special Guest Marlene (Ginger) Murdo
The Springs / Philipsburg Brewing Company
106 Brewery Road, Philipsburg, Montana
Saturday, July 3
5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
The Teccas
Sacred Waters Brewing Co
3250 U.S. Hwy 2 E, Kalispell, Montana
From the heart of Montana’s Big Sky Country comes Scott and Kayla Tecca, a father daughter duo, playing a variety of new and classic country, classic rock and originals. With their beautifully blended family harmonies, they will captivate you through a music journey. Currently residing in Dayton, Oregon, The Teccas recently returned from Tennessee where they won the Josie Music Awards Fan Choice Award for Duo of the Year!
Learn more about The Teccas here
Saturday, July 3
5:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Colton Sea
Kalispell Brewing Co.
412 Main Street, Kalispell, Montana
Saturday, July 3
6:00 pm
4th of July Cruise
Main Street, Kalispell, Montana
Event by ElevatioN and Montana Car Shows & Cruises
Main Street, Kalispell
Price: Free
We would like to encourage those participating to to decorate your vehicles, but make sure nothing will fall off or hinder another driver. We would like to discourage people riding in the back of pickups, as the police will not tolerate that. Let’s make this as big as we can!
Saturday, July 3
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Judith Gap
Ten Spoon Vineyard + Winery
4175 Rattlesnake Dr, Missoula, Montana
Saturday, July 3
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
The Timber Rattlers
Draught Works
915 Toole Avenue, Missoula, Montana
The Timber Rattlers are an energetic bluegrass quartet from Missoula, MT. They pull inspiration from their traditional roots, but continue to push their boundaries in the realm of acoustic music. Each member has spent extensive time touring and in the studio. From the west coast to parts of Europe.
Saturday, July 3
6:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Kevin VanDort
Waters Edge Winery
2593 Highway 2 East #8, Kalispell, Montana
Saturday, July 3
7:00 PM
John Floridis and Jenn Slayden
Sculpture in the Wild
1500 E MT Hwy 200, Lincoln, Montana
This is the type of event you want to perform at if you’re a Montana Musician! Performing in a Teepee burner! Admission is free but donations are happily accepted.
Saturday, July 3
7:00 pm
Off in the Woods Live
River View Bar
191 Mill Street Bigfork, Montana
Saturday, July 3
7:00 pm – 11:00 pm
The Last Best Band
The Rustic Hut
5341 US Highway 93 South, Florence, Montana
Saturday, July 3
7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Live Music with Angel and Davey
Hungry Bear Bar and Grill
6287 Hwy 83, Condon, Montana
Saturday, July 3
7:00 pm – 10:30 pm
Comedy in the Wild
The Tailing Loop Winery
1498 Mt Highway 35, Kalispell, Montana
These local men and women have single handedly built a supportive and progressive comedy community in this Valley in the span of a year. And they are only continuing to grow. This 4th of July weekend we will be showcasing their amazing talents at our first ever outdoor Comedy Night! Doors open at 7pm with some live music from one of our favorite sassy musicians, Paul LaCoute, at 7:30. Then our locals will be taking the stage and bringing the the heat, with special guest (all the way from Las Vegas) Mr. Tom Bomb closing out the show. There will be Montana beer, Tailing Loop wine, and nonalcoholic drinks available for purchase, along with a selection of your favorite summer foods from the BBQ pit. Due to the delightfully offensive nature of the show, we recommend only 18 and up attend. Purchase your tickets early to guarantee a seat! There will only be a limited number of tickets available at the door. For those of you who desire a more “immersive” experience, we are offering 12 VIP tickets that place you in a special seating section WITH our comedians. Just be sure to glove up so you don’t catch anything!
Tickets · $15 – $25
www.eventbrite.com/e/comedy-in-the-wild-tickets-160904007217
Saturday, July 3
8:30 pm to Close
Solid Sound Karaoke in the Bowl Dog Lounge
Westside Lanes & Fun Center
1615 Wyoming St., Missoula, Montana
Saturday, July 3
8:30 pm
Greg Jordan and The Groove
The Homestead
7262 US-93, Lakeside, Montana
Blues, R&B and Classic Rock! Bring your dancin’ shoes
Saturday, July 3
9:00 pm
Kennedy Richards
Perfect Shot Tavern
218 Main Street, Polson, Montana
Kennedy Richards is a folk singer-songwriter based out of Bozeman. She has been performing for 8 years with hundreds of shows booked in bars, cafes, radio stations, and festivals across the country.
Saturday night finds her at the Perfect Shot Tavern in Polson.
Saturday, July 3
9:00 pm – close
Combat Karaoke w/DJ Nitewolf
Sunrise Saloon
1101 Strand Avenue, Missoula, Montana
Saturday, July 3
9:00 pm – close
Combat Karaoke w/ DJ Papi
KT’s Hayloft
11885 US Highway 93 S, Lolo, Montana
SUNDAY, July 4
Sunday, July 4
10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Target Range Farmers Market
Target Range School
4095 South Ave West, Missoula, Montana
Sunday, July 4
10:30 am – 3:30 pm
Philipsburg Summer Market
216 W Broadway Street, Philipsburg, Montana
You can find us set up every Sunday, June through August, from 10:30am-3:30pm at 216 West Broadway Street in Philipsburg (to the right of Montana Gems).
Sunday, July 4
10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Old-Fashioned 4th @ the Fort Celebration!
The Historical Museum at Fort Missoula
3400 Captain Rawn Way, Fort Missoula, Missoula, Montana
Suggested donation for admission is: $5/adults, $3/seniors, $2/students, and $15/family Children 6/under and HMFM members are free.
Festivities begin at 10am and include:
• food trucks & cold beverages
• model trains
• old-fashioned children’s games
• activity booths hosted by area groups
• a scavenger hunt (for adults, too)
• living history tours of the Lookout, Schoolhouse, Drummond Depot, Trolley Barn, & Locomotive
• historic steam-engine sawmill demos
• antique engine displays
• historical surveying and MT genealogy
• craft vendors
• special goings all day at the Homestead Cabin with games, hands-on activities, and demonstrations
• miniature ponies
Sunday, July 4
11:00 am
Sacajawea Day
Darby Park
Darby, Montana
Ted Hall’s books will be available. Special presentation about missing and murdered indigenous peoples.
Raffles from local businesses. Art work being sold by local artists.
Sunday, July 4
12:00 pm Noon
Polson 4th of July Parade and Fireworks
(Fireworks begin at Dusk)
Main St, Polson, Montana
The 4th of July Parade and Fireworks are back and better than ever this summer with a slightly longer Parade route and an extended Fireworks show!
The theme of this year’s Parade is “1909 to 2021 – Celebrating 112 Years of Growth!”
In celebration of this theme, and to give attendees more space to spread out, the Polson Chamber is making a few changes to the traditional Parade route. The Parade will now begin at Linderman School, and will make its way to Third and Main before turning down Main Street and finishing on the traditional route. Stay tuned for a detailed map of the new Parade route!
Additionally, the Polson Chamber is working on a streaming option for those who would like to experience the Parade from their homes.
For more information about the Parade, please contact our Polson Chamber Office at 406-883-5969 or by email at chamber@polsonchamber.com
Sunday, July 4
2:00 pm Gates open
7:00 pm Concert starts
Let Freedom Rock starring Simply Queen
Anaconda A’s Legion Baseball Field
Anaconda, Montana
Tickets · $15
www.eventbrite.com/e/let-freedom-rock-tickets-156572860641
Sunday, July 4
2:00 pm – 9:00 pm
FUNK THE PANDEMIC: a Missoula Funk Festival
Silver Park Pavilion
700 Cregg Lane, Missoula, Montana
Sunday, July 4
4:00 pm – 4:15 pm
Ducks for Bucks Whitewater Race
Bigfork, Montana
Ducks for Bucks are back! Buy a duck for $5 or a 6 Quack for $25. Come to Bigfork to watch the 4th of July Parade, then at 4pm, head over to the single lane bridge to watch the ducks race down the Swan River.
The owner of the first duck under the bridge wins $200!
Get your ducks at the Bigfork Area Chamber Office, Eva Gates Homemade Preserves, Bigfork Liquor Barn and Electric Avenue Gifts.
Proceeds support the Bigfork High School Scholarship Program.
6 Quacks are available to purchase online here.
Sunday, July 4
5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Cory Coffman
Draught Works Brewery
915 Toole Avenue, Missoula, Montana
Cory Coffman is a Duluth, MN singer-songwriter who blends a bohemian-punk ethos with an indie-folk sound. Coffman is making his way West with his first stop at Draught Works in Missoula! Come say hi, grab some beer and enjoy live music by one of the Midwest’s rising.
Check him out: www.CoryCoffmanMusic.com/videos
Sunday, July 4
5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Red Elvises
The Springs / Philipsburg Brewing Co.
106 Brewery Rd, Philipsburg, Montana
$15 tickets on sale at the PBC Taproom. Get yours today.
Sunday, July 4
5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Luke Lautaret
Sacred Waters
3250 U.S. Hwy 2 East, Kalispell, Montana
Sunday, July 4
5:30 pm
4th of July DJ @ Tiki
Riverside Recreation Tiki Bar
412 2nd St West, Polson, Montana
The Perfect Shot Tavern, 218 Main Street will be OPEN on the 4th @ 11 am for the parade.
It will close an hour after the parade ends.
Head to the Tiki Bar with the DJ starting at 5:30pm.
Stay to watch the fireworks over beautiful Flathead Lake.
Sunday, July 4
6:00 pm
Celebrating the Music of The Grateful Dead
Northern Lights Saloon
Polebridge, Montana
Sunday, July 4
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Live music with Jerry Clemens and Kurt Sprenger
Hungry Bear
6287 MT-83, Condon, Montana
Sunday, July 4
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Dan Dubuque Live
Casey’s Whitefish
101 Central Avenue, Whitefish, Montana
Sunday, July 4
7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
FOURTH FEST – 4TH OF JULY FIREWORKS
Southgate Mall
2901 Brooks Street, Missoula, Montana
Missoula’s 4th of July fireworks show is at Southgate Mall
Join us starting at 7 PM for:
• live music
• local food trucks
• beer garden (21+)
• NEW! Pop-Up Roller Rink (bring your skates, helmet & pads)
• kids activities: KidX Club craft, bounce house, giant sandbox, basketball hoops and more!
• axe throwing
• FIREWORKS @ 10:30pm with coordinating music streaming on Mountain 102.5 Radio
Sponsored by: SCHEELS, First Interstate Bank and Republic Services, plus media partners KECI and Mountain 102.5 FM
Mall hours on Sunday, July 4: 11AM – 6PM
Sunday, July 4
7:00 pm
Eric Alan
Sliter Park
291 Bridge Street, Bigfork, Montana
Sunday, July 4
8:00 pm
4th of July Fireworks at Lolo Hot Springs
Lolo Hot Springs Resort
38500 Lolo Creek Road, Lolo, Montana
Sunday, July 4
9:00 pm – close
Combat Karaoke with KJ Nitewolf
Sunrise Saloon and Casino
1101 Strand Ave, Missoula, Montana
No work on Monday? Sweet! – might as well get your karaoke quota after the fireworks shows are done – head to the Sunrise & sing until the cows come home.
Sunday, July 4
10:00 pm
Annual 4th of July Fireworks Show
The Sitting Duck
15265 Mt Highway 35, Bigfork, Montana
Sunday, July 4
10:45 pm
4th of July Fireworks
Lakeside Harbor | Flathead Lake | Lakeside, Montana
DONATE HERE: lakesidesomerschamber.org/fireworks
The Lakeside 4th of July Fireworks Show is a touchstone summer event on Flathead Lake, and an annual family tradition for many generations. This unique show launched from a floating barge off the shore of Lakeside brings excitement to our small community for locals and visitors alike.
For more information, click here.
Sunday, July 4
11:00 pm
The Groove Riders
Great Northern Bar
27 Central Avenue, Whitefish, Montana
MONDAY, July 5
Monday, July 5
5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Red Elvises
Philipsburg Theatre
140 S Sansome Street, Philipsburg, Montana
Concessions will be available during the concert.
We hope to see you there for a great show by the talented Igor and the Red Elvises!
Monday, July 5 – Wednesday, July 7
7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Bigfork Montana Summer PRCA Rodeo
2840 MT HWY 82, Bigfork, Montana
Bigfork Montana Pro Rodeo
July 5-7, 2021.
Bigfork Rodeo Arena on corner of Hwy 82 / 35.
Tickets on sale March 1st.
www.bigforkrodeo.com
The best of rodeo comes to Bigfork. World champion cowboys and cowgirls will be here once again. Don’t miss out. Rodeo sells out every performance so be sure to buy your tickets early.
Monday, July 5
9:00 pm – 12:00 am
Brent Jameson
The Raven, Woods Bay Montana
15321 MT Hwy 35, Bigfork, Montana
Please note that events are subject to cancellation or change at the last minute. Be sure to check the event links to confirm your plans.