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Labor Day Weekend PICKS: Thursday, August 29th thru Monday, September 2nd

Tami Hubbard Posted On August 29, 2024
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Labor Day Weekend PICKS from The Missoula Underground - Thursday, August 29th thru Monday, September 2nd
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Hey, what’d they do with our August? The MUG has compiled the most comprehensive list of events from Thursday thru a bonus day Monday in Missoula and around Western Montana, all right here for you to make your own Labor Day Weekend PICKS!

The Ravalli County Fair & Rockin’ RC Rodeo is happening nightly this week thru Saturday at the Ravalli County Fairgrounds in Hamilton.

The Joan Zen Band is the featured live music the final episode of the summer season at Downtown Tonight in Missoula’s Caras Park from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm Thursday.

Logjam Presents welcomes KALEO for a live performance on their Payback Tour 2024 with Chance Peña at the KettleHouse Amphitheater in Bonner at 8:00 pm Thursday. Lindsey Stirling comes in for a live concert performance on the Duality Tour with special guest Saint Motel at the KettleHouse Amphitheater in Bonner at 7:00 pm Friday.

Labor Day weekend brings the Camp Horror Film Festival to The Roxy Theater on Missoula’s Hip Strip with trashy B-horror films & shorts showing Thursday thru Sunday.

The Bigfork Summer Playhouse hosts performances of “Rock ‘n Roll – The Hits” all weekend (Thursday thru Sunday), nightly from 7:30 pm to 9:45 pm.

Enjoy an evening of reimagined jazzy pop hits with the Vintage Pop Second Story Band at 101 Central in Whitefish at 8:00 pm Thursday.

The 8th annual Woodchuck Harvest Festival, an initiative benefiting local youth music and arts education, will be headlined by the talented duo El Wencho in Florence Friday beginning at 4:00 pm.

Pedal your bike to Ogren Park at Allegiance Field in Missoula on Friday, August 30 for a free family-friendly showing of Kung Fu Panda 4 starting 5:30 pm on the ballpark big screen with concession proceeds benefiting Watson Children’s Shelter – gates open at 4:30 pm.

As if you needed any help enjoying a Rattlesnake neighborhood sunset, John Floridis is performing at Ten Spoon Vineyard + Winery in Missoula Friday from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm.

The Gravy Ladles return to play one more summer show at The Old Post in Downtown Missoula 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Friday for your favorite tunes, foods, drinks, and merriment.

Transport yourself Friday to Stave & Hoop in Downtown Missoula and let Josh Farmer serenade the night away with your favorite piano bar song requests from 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm.

Western Montana’s farmers markets are hitting the home for the summer season.  Missoula alone has five Saturday markets, and with the rest of the area bustling with fresh local markets every day of the week and weekend. Check out The MUG’s Guide to Summer Western Montana Farmers Markets and you can see ’em all any time on The MUG Events Calendar. We’re here to help!

Local favorites Wolf and the Moons will be howling at Ten Spoon Vineyard + Winery in Missoula Saturday from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. (Pro tip: come for the tunes, stay for the wood-fired pizza.)

The University of Montana Grizzlies Football season opens at 7:00 pm Saturday vs. the Missouri State Bears at Washington-Grizzly Stadium; some tickets are still available on GrizTix.com.

There’ll be no shortage of excitement when Endless Dwarfs Wrestling takes over the Evaro Bar Saturday at 7:00 pm.

High-flying motocross excitement returns to the Flathead County Fairgrounds in Kalispell with Top Dawg Arenacross starting at 7:00 pm Saturday.

After the Griz Game, rage your way out of August and into September with the Ticket Sauce Trio performing live on stage at The Union Club Bar & Grill in Downtown Missoula starting at 9:00 pm Saturday.

Experience a Candlelight Concert featuring the music of Coldplay on Strings at Missoula Children’s Theatre at 6:30 pm Saturday; and another Candlelight Concert featuring the music of Adele at MCT at 9:00 pm.

The annual Helmville Labor Day Rodeo is happening at the Helmville Rodeo Grounds all day Sunday, and Labor Day / Monday.

The 16th annual Rumble in the Bay Car Show celebrates the “Year of the Rat Rod” in Downtown Bigfork Sunday from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm.

Billy G-Music will be performing live country tunes out on the back porch from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm Sunday at The Jack Saloon in Lolo.

The final summer Bigfork Monday Market happens from 5:00 pm to 7:30 pm on Labor Day in Downtown Bigfork at Lake Baked / River View Bar. While you’re there, Bo DePeña brings his country-blues band up from Texas to perform at the River View Bar from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm.

There are at least 70 local music shows of one kind or another in the area throughout the Labor Day weekend – we have options!

No matter what direction you wanna get outta town, you can’t go wrong. Lots of Labor Day 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 farmers markets. Take the family for a summertime hike. Get out on the mountain bike. 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.

“Far and away the best prize that life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing.”
– Theodore Roosevelt

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THURSDAY, August 29

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Ronan Visitor Center in Ronan, Montana
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Ronan Farmers Market

Ronan Visitors Center 155-199 US Hwy 93, Ronan

Stop by the Ronan Farmers Market happening from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm every Thursday at the Ronan Visitors Center off Hwy 93 from May 23 through October 17

Free
Buffalo Saloon Casino Lodge in Bigfork, Montana

Fox & Blü at Buffalo Saloon & Casino

Buffalo Saloon and Casino 5 Swan Way, Bigfork

Fox & Blü at Buffalo Saloon & Casino in Bigfork Thursday from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Free
Mount Jumbo Trailhead

TNR Thursday Night MTB Ride Missoula – Marshall Woods to Three Larch

Mount Jumbo Trailhead Parking Area - Lincoln Hills, Missoula 46°53'52.1"N 113°56'57.3"W, Missoula

Meet up with TNR at 6:00 pm Thursday at the Mount Jumbo Saddle Trailhead in Missoula's Lincoln Hills for an exciting MTB loop through Marshall Canyon and Woods Gulch

Free
Water's Edge Winery & Bistro in Kalispell Montana

Thursday Trivia 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 Trivia Thursday Nights hosted by Crismore & Co. from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm at Waters Edge Winery in Kalispell

Free
Great Northern Bar & Grill in Downtown Whitefish, Montana

Borderline Lucid at Great Northern Bar

Great Northern Bar & Grill 27 Central Avenue, Whitefish

Borderline Lucid at Great Northern Bar in Whitefish Thursday from 9:30 pm to 1:00 am

Free

FRIDAY, August 30

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Woodchuck Harvest at Backyard Tap House

The Woodchuck Harvest in Florence

The Woodchuck Harvest 21545 Lower Woodchuck Rd, Florence

The 8th annual Woodchuck Harvest Festival, an initiative benefiting local youth music and arts education, will be headlined by the talented duo El Wencho in Florence Friday beginning at 4:00 pm

The Sunrise Saloon and Casino, Missoula Montana

Cahoots at Sunrise Saloon

Sunrise Saloon and Casino 1101 Strand Avenue, Missoula

Cahoots at Sunrise Saloon in Missoula Friday at 5:00 pm

Free
River View Bar at Lake Baked in Bigfork, Montana

Mike Murray Duo at River View Bar

River View Bar 191 Mill Street, Bigfork

Mike Murray Duo at River View Bar in Bigfork Friday from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Free
The Raven on Woods Bay / Flathead Lake in Bigfork, Montana

MyTrueFreedom at The Raven

The Raven 25999 Montana Hwy 35, Bigfork

MyTrueFreedom at The Raven in Bigfork Friday from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Free
The Old Post Pub in Downtown Missoula, Montana

The Gravy Ladles at The Old Post

The Old Post Pub 103 W. Spruce Street, Missoula

The Gravy Ladles return to play one more summer show at The Old Post in Downtown Missoula 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Friday for your favorite tunes, foods, drinks, and merriment

Free
KettleHouse Amphitheater in Bonner, Montana

Lindsey Stirling with Saint Motel at KettleHouse Amphitheater

KettleHouse Amphitheater 605 Cold Smoke Lane, Bonner

Logjam Presents welcomes Lindsey Stirling for a live concert performance on the Duality Tour with special guest Saint Motel at the KettleHouse Amphitheater in Bonner on Friday, August 30

$45.50 – $89.50
The Jack Saloon in Lolo, Montana

Karaoke Night at The Jack Saloon

The Jack Saloon 7000 Graves Creek Road, Lolo

Karaoke Night with Kaleidoscope Entertainment at The Jack Saloon in Lolo every Friday night from 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm

Free
Stave & Hoop in Downtown Missoula, Montana

Solo Pianoman Josh Farmer at Stave & Hoop

Stave & Hoop 223 N. Higgins - Alley Entrance, Missoula

Transport yourself Friday to Stave & Hoop in Downtown Missoula and let Josh Farmer serenade the night away with your favorite piano bar song requests from 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm

Free

SATURDAY, August 31

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XXXXs on Higgins Avenue in Downtown Missoula, Montana
Event Series 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 4 thru October 26 (8:00 am to 12:30 pm) and Tuesdays June 4 thru September 24 (5:00 pm to 7:00 pm)

Free
Clark Fork River Market Saturdays in Downtown Missoula, Montana
Event Series Clark Fork River Market

Clark Fork River Market

Riverside Parking Lot (original market location) 225 Pattee Street, Missoula

The Clark Fork River Market returns to its original location for 2024 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 4 thru September 28, and 9:00 am to 1:00 pm October 5 thru October 26

Free
Missoula People's Market
Event Series 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 4 thru September 28 at the corner of Pine & Higgins in Downtown Missoula, Montana

Free
Imagine Nation Brewing Company in Missoula, Montana

Jimmy Smith at Imagine Nation Brewing

Imagine Nation Brewing 1151 W. Broadway Street, Missoula

Catch an eclectic electric solo show with Jimmy Smith 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Saturday, August 31 at Missoula's Imagine Nation Brewing

Free
River View Bar at Lake Baked in Bigfork, Montana

Archertown live at River View Bar

River View Bar 191 Mill Street, Bigfork

Archertown live at River View Bar in Bigfork Saturday from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Free
Thirty Eight Whitefish

Tomara Conrad at Thirty Eight Whitefish

Thirty Eight Whitefish 38 Central Avenue, Whitefish

Live music with Tomara Conrad at Thirty Eight Whitefish 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm Saturday, August 31

Free
Draught Works in Missoula, Montana

The Queens and Mr. G at Draught Works

Draught Works 915 Toole Avenue, Missoula

Draught Works welcomes gifted local strings trio The Queens and Mr. G to the murphy stage on Saturday, August 31 from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Free
Washington-Grizzly Stadium at the University of Montana in Missoula

UM Grizzlies Football vs Missouri State

Washington-Grizzly Stadium 32 Campus Drive, Missoula

The University of Montana Grizzlies Football season opens at 7:00 pm Saturday vs. the Missouri State Bears at Washington-Grizzly Stadium

$30 – $65
The Jack Saloon in Lolo, Montana

Jay Alm and Boston McDonald live at The Jack Saloon

The Jack Saloon 7000 Graves Creek Road, Lolo

Montana alt-folk/acoustic rock singer Jay Alm pairs up with Alt-pop/raditude singer Boston McDonald for a night of sizzling original music 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm Saturday, August 31 at the famous Jack Saloon in Lolo

Free
The Union Club Bar & Grill in Downtown Missoula, Montana

Ticket Sauce Trio at The Union Club

Union Club Bar & Grill 208 E. Main Street, Missoula

Rage your way out of August and into September with the Ticket Sauce Trio performing live on stage at The Union Club Bar & Grill in Downtown Missoula starting at 9:00 pm Saturday.

Free

SUNDAY, September 1

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Seeley Lake Montana Sunday Market
Event Series Seeley Lake Sunday Market

Seeley Lake Sunday Market

Seeley Lake Sunday Market 3150 Hwy 83 North, Seeley Lake

Enjoy the Seeley Lake Sunday Market from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm Sundays from Memorial Day Weekend (June 16) through Labor Day Weekend (September 1) at the Seeley Lake Community Foundation

Free
Downtown Bigfork, Montana

Rumble in the Bay Car Show in Downtown Bigfork

Downtown Bigfork Montana 500 Electric Avenue, Bigfork

The 16th annual Rumble in the Bay Car Show celebrates the "Year of the Rat Rod" in Downtown Bigfork Sunday, September 1 from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm

Free
River View Bar at Lake Baked in Bigfork, Montana

Fetveit Brothers at River View Bar

River View Bar 191 Mill Street, Bigfork

Enjoy a live Sunday afternoon music session with the Fetveit Brothers performing at the River View Bar stage in Downtown Bigfork starting at Noon on September 1

Free
The Jack Saloon in Lolo, Montana

Billy G out back at The Jack Saloon

The Jack Saloon 7000 Graves Creek Road, Lolo

Billy G-Music will be performing out on the back porch from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm Sunday, September 1 at The Jack Saloon in Lolo

Free
Thirty Eight Whitefish

WildWind Music at Thirty Eight Whitefish

Thirty Eight Whitefish 38 Central Avenue, Whitefish

Celebrate Labor Day weekend with WildWind Music performing live 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm Sunday, September 1 at Thirty Eight Center in Downtown Whitefish

Free
Draught Works in Missoula, Montana

The Pesky Varmints at Draught Works

Draught Works 915 Toole Avenue, Missoula

Richie Reinholdt and Aaron Jennings team up to bring The Pesky Varmints to the murphy stage at Missoula's Draught Works 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm Sunday

Free
Andy's Crafthouse in Bigfork, Montana

Lars and Devon at Andy’s Crafthouse

Andy's Crafthouse 8030 MT Hwy 35, Bigfork

Lars and Devon entertain at Andy's Crafthouse in Bigfork 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Sunday, September 1

Free
Katie O'Keefe's Sports Bar & Casino in Missoula, Montana

Singo Bingo Sunday at Katie O’Keefe’s

Katie O'Keefe's Sports Bar & Casino 2100 Stephens Avenue, Missoula

Get yourself to Katie O'Keefe's in Missoula for a rousing night of Singo Bingo at 8:00 pm Sunday, September 1

$1
The Wildhorse Bar in Plains, Montana

Tanner Laws Band at the Wildhorse Bar

The Wildhorse Bar 208 Railroad Avenue, Plains

The Tanner Laws Band plays Saturday night from 10:00 pm to 1:00 am at the Wildhorse Bar in Plains

Free

Labor Day, September 2

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River View Bar at Lake Baked in Bigfork, Montana

Bo DePeña at River View Bar

River View Bar 191 Mill Street, Bigfork

Bo DePeña brings his country-blues band up from Texas to perform at the River View Bar in Bigfork on Monday from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm

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!

Treat yourself – go see Archertown performing live in Bigfork at the River View Bar outdoor stage 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm Saturday, August 31
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Looking for MORE events? Beyond this weekend? Check out The MUG Events Calendar and make some plans for your life!
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