Stop by the Polson Farmers Market Co-op in front of the Cove Deli in Downtown Polson, open from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm Fridays from May 1 thru October 9
The Western Montana Fair is bringing you two unforgettable weekends of excitement to the Missoula Fairgrounds: Machine vs. Muscle! Kicking things off with Machine, July 31 - August 2, packed with Lords of Dirt, incredible car shows, a luxury bike show, and all things mechanical. The fair returns with Muscle, August 4 - August 8, featuring rodeo action, livestock shows, and animal events; each day of the Fair is open from 12:00 pm Noon to 10:00 pm
Buy fresh, buy local at the Troy Farmers Market at the Troy Museum & Visitors Center 11:00 am to 3:00 pm Fridays from May 8 thru September 2
Stevensville's 113th Annual Creamery Picnic happens in Downtown Stevi and at Lewis & Clark Park 3:00 pm to 10:00 pm Friday, August 7 and 7:00 am to 10:00 pm Saturday, August 8
The Wildhorse Plains Farmers Market brings together growers, makers and farmers from the Plains - Paradise Valley with customers for fresh local produce, baked goods, handcrafted goods and florals in the MT Dental lot in Plains 4:00 pm to 6:30 pm Fridays from June 12 thru October 16
The Mission Falls Market is at the Good Old Days Park Pavilion just off Hwy 93 in Saint Ignatius, and is open from 4:30 pm to 7:30 pm Fridays from May 29 thru October 2
Hamilton's Downtown Association hosts First Friday each month from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm with businesses open late, art galleries showcasing exhibits, live music, food and beverages.
Jennifer Ogden's new Art Exhibit opens at Chapter One Bookstore in Downtown Hamilton from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm on First Friday, August 7
Enjoy great tunes, craft beer, and good vibes to kick off your weekend with Live Music every Friday 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Glacier Brewing Company in Polson
Stop by Zootown Arts Community Center in Downtown Missoula for the Art Harvest / First Friday opening in the Main Gallery on August 7 from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Check out the Confluence Center in Downtown Missoula when Torrents: Art on Main Street presents a magical art/photography exhibit "Nature's Bones" opening 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm First Friday, August 1 with live music by Mudslide Charley
The Clay Studio in Missoula hosts a new art exhibit of Heather Lepp's "North Country" opening 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm on First Friday, August 7
Visit Missoula's Artists' Shop for a First Friday opening mixed of media artist Meghan Hanson's "Pathways Through Nature" gallery exhibit from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm August 7
Chow down and chill a little at Missoula's newest Friday night tradition starts this summer - the Friday Food Truck Pod at the Missoula Senior Center on The Hip Strip from 5:30 to 8:00 pm each Friday thru the summertime
Your Friday just got better with OffPitch Karaoke hosted by Kendra to get your night started from 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm every week at OddPitch Brewing
Rylee Mix plays on the patio at Great Northern Bar in Whitefish 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm Friday, August 7 and Saturday, August 8
Experience the vibrant spirit of community at the historic Pearl Entertainer Theatre in Ronan, where Western Montana Musicians Cooperative hosts its weekly Friday Open Mic / Open Jam from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Head to Cranky Sam Public House in Downtown Missoula for an amazing First Friday patio show / parking lot party with Give It To 'Em FLORABELLE! 7:00 pm Friday, August 7
Shadow Basket performs live with Jed Nussbaum at Missoula's Longstaff House 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Friday, August 7
Brash Rodeos continue their Summer Series at Blue Moon Arena in Columbia Falls 7:00 pm to 9:30 pm Friday, July 24
Way Down North performs live at the Stonefly Lounge in Coram at 7:00 pm Friday, August 7
Cowsh*t Kate and The City Cousins are playing live for the 113th Annual Stevensville Creamery Picnic at Lewis and Clark Park on Friday, August 7 from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Missoula Children's Theatre performs the music of Queen in We Will Rock You: young@part at 7:30 pm Friday, August 7; and 2:00 pm & 7:30 pm Saturday, August 8 at MCT
Join Andrea Harsell and her full band celebrating her birthday with a free show at The ZACC in Downtown Missoula at 7:00 pm Friday, August 7
Trivia every other Friday starting at 8:00 pm at American Legion Post 129 in Paradise, Montana
Catch the live performance of "Newsies" - The Broadway Musical at the Bigfork Center for the Performing Arts 8:00 pm to 10:15 pm on various dates from July 29 through August 22; and 2:00 pm to 4:15 pm Sunday, August 16
The Timber Rattlers are taking over The Old Post Parking Lot in Downtown Missoula for a First Friday Party starting at 8:00 pm August 7
Sing with Angelic Tunes Karaoke at Kalispell Eagles Lodge 234 starting at 8:00 pm Friday til 1:00 am
The Galentines continue their Summer Tour at Monk's Bar in Downtown Missoula 8:00 pm Friday, August 7 to 1:30 am
Bring your friends, your appetite, and your best songs for Karaoke Friday Night starting at 9:00 pm at A Sip of Montana at Woods Bay in Bigfork
Stop by after the fair; sign up to sing your favorite songs (or even better, the audience's favorite songs) at the Karaoke Patio Party hosted by DJ Nite Wolf at Missoula's Dark Horse Bar - starting at 9:00 pm Friday, August 7 and Saturday, August 8 'til closing time.
Solid Sound Karaoke is hosted Fridays & Saturdays in the Bowl Dog Lounge at Missoula's Westside Lanes 9:00 pm til closing time
New Wave Time Trippers will take you back in time at the Great Northern Bar in Whitefish 9:30 pm Friday, August 7 to 1:30 am
After the fair, catch The Western Meadowlarks playing live at Missoula's Sunrise Saloon for a night of country music and dancing from 9:30 pm Friday, August 7 til 1:30 am
Sign up for Loki Karaoke hosted by Brandon starting at 10:00 pm Friday at The Sportspage Bowl Grill & Lounge in Polson
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