Name: 51st Annual Bigfork Whitewater Festival in Downtown Bigfork
Start: 2026-05-24T08:00:00-06:00
End: 2026-05-24T19:30:00-06:00
Location: Downtown Bigfork Montana

May 2026
Missoula Farmers Market – First Friday w/ live music by Barbara Sim at the XXXXs

May 1 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

XXXXs on Higgins 531 N. Higgins Avenue, Missoula, Montana, United States

Barbara Sim plays live acoustic tunes for First Friday hosted by Missoula Farmers Market at The XXXXs on Higgins in Downtown Missoula 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm May 1

Free
First Friday with Sara Siestreem at Missoula Art Museum

May 1 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Missoula Art Museum 335 N. Pattee Street, Missoula, Montana, United States

Stop in at Missoula Art Museum for First Friday on May 1 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm for an unforgettable evening celebrating the opening of Acts of Love, Refusal, and Resistance - a powerful new exhibit featuring the work of Sara Siestreem with music by Dylan Running Crane

Free
Torrents First Friday: ZOMBIES! at Confluence Center

May 1 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Confluence Center 119 West Main Street, Missoula, Montana, United States

Torrents presents a new group art exhibit: ZOMBIES! 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm First Friday, May 1 at the Confluence Center in Downtown Missoula

Free
First Friday with Rabbit (artist Maxine Beard) at Bernice’s Bakery

May 1 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Bernice's Bakery 190 S. 3rd St. W., Missoula, Montana, United States

Rabbit, (locally known as artist Maxine Beard) is the featured artist 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm on First Friday May 1 at Bernice's Bakery in Missoula

Free
First Friday: “Bloom” new original oils Exhibit by Ani Eastwood at The Artists’ Shop Gallery

May 1 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Artists Shop 127 N. Higgins, Missoula, Montana, United States

Bloom into May at the art exhibition of Ani Eastwood from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm Friday, May 1 at The Artist's Shop gallery

Free
First Friday – art exhibit opening reception & artist Julia LaTray “Animal Pleasures” at Bob’s Your Uncle Gallery

May 1 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Animal Pleasures by Julia LaTray at Bob’s Your Uncle Gallery

Bob's Your Uncle 812 Toole Avenue, Ste A2, Missoula, Montana, United States

Meet local artist Julia LaTray at the opening reception her new exhibit "Animal Pleasures" 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm First Friday, May 1 at Bob's Your Uncle Gallery in Missoula

Free
Jazzoula 2026 at Zootown Arts Community Center

May 1 @ 6:30 pm - 11:30 pm Jazzoula 2026 at Zootown Arts Community Center

Zootown Arts Community Center 216 W. Main Street, Missoula, Montana, United States

The Missoula Blues and Jazz Society presents the Jazzoula 2026 Spring Festival with nightly performance lineups starting at 6:30 pm from Wednesday, April 29 thru Saturday, May 2 at Zootown Arts Community Center in Downtown Missoula

$28
First Friday Party with The Pack Strings at Cranky Sam Public House

May 1 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Cranky Sam Public House 233 W. Main Street, Missoula, MT, United States

Cranky Sam Public House hosts their First Friday Party in Downtown Missoula featuring fresh art from Breze Schmitz and live bluegrass from The Pack Strings 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Friday, May 1

Free
Andrea Harsell at Marvin’s Bar N’ Grill

May 1 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Marvin's Bar N' Grill 7995 La Flesch Lane, Missoula, Montana, United States

Andrea Harsell comes in to play live at 8:00 pm Friday, May 1st at Marvin's Bar N' Grill in Missoula

Free
First Friday with the Josh Farmer Band at The Union Club

May 1 @ 9:00 pm - 1:00 am

Union Club 208 E Main Street, Missoula, United States

The Josh Farmer Band plays on First Friday, May 1 at The Union Club in Downtown Missoula 9:00 pm to 1:00 am

Free
Chaddabox’s Super Groovy Springtime Show First Friday at Monk’s Bar

May 1 @ 9:00 pm - 1:30 am

Monk's Bar 221 Ryman Street, Missoula, Montana, United States

Chaddabox's Super Groovy Springtime Show with River Phlo and Mystic Wolf at Monk's Bar in Downtown Missoula 9:00 pm to 1:30 am on First Friday, May 1

$5
The Timber Rattlers at The Top Hat

May 1 @ 10:30 pm - 1:00 am

Top Hat 134 W. Front Street, Missoula, Montana, United States

Logjam Presents welcomes The Timber Rattlers for a live performance at The Top Hat in Downtown Missoula at 10:30 pm on First Friday, May 1

$5
Montana Gravel Challenge in Huson

May 2 @ 8:30 am - 2:30 pm Montana Gravel Challenge in Huson

Six Mile and Huson Road 18450 Six Mile Road, Huson, Montana, United States

The Montana Gravel Challenge returns for 2026 with a 3-Day stage event with mass starts on Six Mile Road in Huson, and competitive / recreational categories for all ages and abilities at 2:00 pm Friday, May 1 (Time Trial); 8:30 am Saturday, May 2 (Petty Road / Southside course); and 8:30 am Sunday, May 3 (Rocky Mountain Roubaix)

$40 – $225
Jazzoula 2026 at Zootown Arts Community Center

May 2 @ 6:30 pm - 11:30 pm Jazzoula 2026 at Zootown Arts Community Center

Zootown Arts Community Center 216 W. Main Street, Missoula, Montana, United States

The Missoula Blues and Jazz Society presents the Jazzoula 2026 Spring Festival with nightly performance lineups starting at 6:30 pm from Wednesday, April 29 thru Saturday, May 2 at Zootown Arts Community Center in Downtown Missoula

$28
Montana Gravel Challenge in Huson

May 3 @ 8:30 am - 1:30 pm Montana Gravel Challenge in Huson

Six Mile and Huson Road 18450 Six Mile Road, Huson, Montana, United States

The Montana Gravel Challenge returns for 2026 with a 3-Day stage event with mass starts on Six Mile Road in Huson, and competitive / recreational categories for all ages and abilities at 2:00 pm Friday, May 1 (Time Trial); 8:30 am Saturday, May 2 (Petty Road / Southside course); and 8:30 am Sunday, May 3 (Rocky Mountain Roubaix)

$40 – $225
Maggotfest Weekend at Fort Missoula Regional Park

May 15 @ 4:00 pm - May 17 @ 6:00 pm

Fort Missoula Regional Park 3401-3499 South Avenue West, Missoula, Montana, United States

Maggotfest Weekend at Fort Missoula Regional Park beginning at 4:00 pm Friday through 6:00 pm Sunday
Friday Food Truck Pod at the Missoula Senior Center

May 21 @ 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm Friday Food Truck Pod at the Missoula Senior Center

Missoula Senior Center 705 S Higgins Ave, Missoula, Montana, United States

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

Free
51st Annual Bigfork Whitewater Festival in Downtown Bigfork

May 22 @ 12:00 pm - 7:00 pm 50th Annual Bigfork Whitewater Festival in Downtown Bigfork

Downtown Bigfork Montana 500 Electric Avenue, Bigfork, Montana, United States

The 51st Annual Bigfork Whitewater Festival happens Memorial Day Weekend, May 22-24 with food trucks, vendors and live music in Downtown Bigfork

Free
51st Annual Bigfork Whitewater Festival in Downtown Bigfork

May 23 @ 8:30 am - 1:00 am 50th Annual Bigfork Whitewater Festival in Downtown Bigfork

Downtown Bigfork Montana 500 Electric Avenue, Bigfork, Montana, United States

The 51st Annual Bigfork Whitewater Festival happens Memorial Day Weekend, May 22-24 with food trucks, vendors and live music in Downtown Bigfork

Free
51st Annual Bigfork Whitewater Festival in Downtown Bigfork

May 24 @ 8:00 am - 7:30 pm 50th Annual Bigfork Whitewater Festival in Downtown Bigfork

Downtown Bigfork Montana 500 Electric Avenue, Bigfork, Montana, United States

The 51st Annual Bigfork Whitewater Festival happens Memorial Day Weekend, May 22-24 with food trucks, vendors and live music in Downtown Bigfork

Free

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May 2026

Missoula Farmers Market – First Friday w/ live music by Barbara Sim at the XXXXs

First Friday with Sara Siestreem at Missoula Art Museum

Torrents First Friday: ZOMBIES! at Confluence Center

First Friday with Rabbit (artist Maxine Beard) at Bernice’s Bakery

First Friday: “Bloom” new original oils Exhibit by Ani Eastwood at The Artists’ Shop Gallery

First Friday – art exhibit opening reception & artist Julia LaTray “Animal Pleasures” at Bob’s Your Uncle Gallery

Jazzoula 2026 at Zootown Arts Community Center

First Friday Party with The Pack Strings at Cranky Sam Public House

Andrea Harsell at Marvin’s Bar N’ Grill

First Friday with the Josh Farmer Band at The Union Club

Chaddabox’s Super Groovy Springtime Show First Friday at Monk’s Bar

The Timber Rattlers at The Top Hat

Montana Gravel Challenge in Huson

Jazzoula 2026 at Zootown Arts Community Center

Montana Gravel Challenge in Huson

Maggotfest Weekend at Fort Missoula Regional Park

Friday Food Truck Pod at the Missoula Senior Center

51st Annual Bigfork Whitewater Festival in Downtown Bigfork

51st Annual Bigfork Whitewater Festival in Downtown Bigfork

51st Annual Bigfork Whitewater Festival in Downtown Bigfork