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 original Missoula Farmers’ Market for over 54 years at BN Plaza at the XXXX’s at the end of Higgins in Downtown Missoula on Saturdays thru October 31 (8:00 am to 12:30 pm) and Tuesdays thru September 29 (5:00 pm to 7:00 pm); The MUG Summer Music Series featured group on August 8 is The Three-O
The Clark Fork River Market in the Riverside Parking Lot east of Caras Park and Bear Tracks Bridge in Downtown Missoula, open 8:00 am to 1:00 pm Saturdays weekly from May 2 thru October 31
Missoula's Mountain Line offers free weekend bus rides with hourly service between 8:00 am to 4:00 pm from the Downtown Transfer Center to Marshall Mountain Park from May 23 thru October
The Hamilton Farmers Market Co-op runs 9:00 am to 12:30 pm each Saturday from May 2 thru October 31 in Downtown Hamilton
Kalispell Farmers Market is a vibrant gathering place where local farmers, ranchers, artists, and makers come together to sell their goods, share their talents, and connect with the community at Flathead Valley Community College 9:00 am to 12:30 pm Saturdays from May 2 thru October 17
Higgins Lot Alternative Market happens every Saturday from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm in Downtown Missoula from May 2 thru September 26
The Missoula People’s Market featuring local art & handcrafted goods – open 9:00 am to 1:00 pm Saturdays from May 2 thru September 26 at the corner of Pine & Higgins in Downtown Missoula
Visit the Lakeside Farmers Market on Flathead Lake with locally-grown produce, homemade gifts and fresh bread across from Volunteer Park in Lakeside 9:00 am to 1:00 pm Saturdays from June 6 thru September 26
The Stevensville Harvest Valley Farmers Market runs 9:00 am to 2:00 pm Saturdays on Stevi’s West 3rd and Main Street from May 2 thru October 3
Stop by to do some treasure hunting for unique items from local makers, vintage finds, and pick up fresh baked goods at Long Acre Market on Hwy 93 in Arlee 9:00 am to 3:00 pm Saturdays from June 6 to August 29
Mission Valley Cruisers host the Cruisin' by The Bay Classic Car Show on Polson's Main Street 9:00 am to 3:00 pm Saturday, August 8
Every Saturday at Hot Springs Town Park, Saturdays from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm from May 30 thru October 3, the Hot Springs MT Summer Farmers Market is a celebration of local flavor and creativity
Stay cool at the Indoor Mini Golf event Fun Out of the Sun 10:00 am to 2:00 pm Saturday, August 8 at Zootown Arts Community Center in Downtown Missoula
Visit Downtown Hamilton for the monthly Culture Crawl - featuring local Montana artists, music, poetry reading, author signings and more from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm the 2nd Saturday every month
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
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
Bring your best swing to The ASCENT Open Cornhole Tournament in support of Project ASCENT at Draught Works Brewery in Missoula 1:00 pm Saturday, August 8
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
The Great Bear Festival returns to the O'Shaughnessy Outdoor Amphitheater at the Wachholz College Center on the FVCC campus in Kalispell with fun for everyone from 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm, including headline music with Tommy Edwards and Man & The Box 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm Saturday, August 8
Thompson Falls' Limberlost Brewing hosts their monthly Open Mic & Karaoke show this Saturday 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Join Missoula's OddPitch Brewing every Saturday for a fun-filled Play It Forward Bingo night hosted by Kendra from 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm
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
Catch Music Bingo at Waters Edge Winery in Kalispell 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm Saturday, August 8
Silverada makes a stop for a night of rockin' country on their "Living Proof " Tour at the Remington Bar and Casino in Whitefish at 7:00 pm 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 Saturday Community Open Jam, starting at 7:00 pm
Dance to the country hits with Nashville 406 from 7:00 pm to 11:00 Saturday, August 8 at The Jack Saloon up Graves Creek Road in Lolo
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
The Benevolents will play kindly live 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm Saturday, August 8 at The Rustic Hut in Florence
Learn & enjoy the art of Caliente' Salsa Dancing with Viva Montana! Latin Night starting at 9:00 pm the 2nd Saturday of each month at the Dark Horse Bar in Missoula
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
Donkey OK is joined by J.A.D.E. at Monk's Bar in Downtown Missoula 9:00 pm to 1:30 am Saturday, August 8
TNT Karaoke 9:00 pm to 2:00 am on the 2nd and 4th Saturday every month at the 2nd Chance Saloon in Ronan
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
The Groove Riders perform live at the Great Northern Bar in Whitefish 9:30 pm Saturday, August 8
Sing with Angelic Tunes Karaoke from 9:30 pm Saturday at the Rainbow Bar & Casino in Kalispell
After the fair, Ryan Coulter delivers the live country dancin' music at Missoula's Sunrise Saloon at 9:30 pm Saturday, August 8
Get down at the Absolutely Saturday Dance Party hosted by DJ Kris Moon at 10:00 pm Saturday at The Badlander in Downtown Missoula
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