The Missoula Underground

First Friday in Downtown Hamilton
2026-05-01 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Denver) | Downtown Hamilton, Montana, 217 West Main Street, Hamilton, Montana, 59840, United States
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.

Downtown Hamilton businesses stay open late on Friday from 5:00 pm til 7:00 pm. Come and enjoy your Hamilton’s downtown and do some local shopping in a festive atmosphere during the evening hours.

Missoula Farmers Market - First Friday w/ live music by Barbara Sim at the XXXXs
2026-05-01 17:00 - 19:00 | XXXXs on Higgins, 531 N. Higgins Avenue, Missoula, Montana, 59802, 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

Kick off First Friday in Missoula with us!

Hosted by Missoula Farmers’ Marketfrom 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm on North Higgins by the Red X’s

Live music by Barbara Sim, and raffle prize drawings throughout the evening.

Then – come back Saturday morning for Opening Day of the Missoula Farmers Market from 8:00 am to 12:30 pm.

The weather’s lining up for a great weekend! See you at the XXXXs!

First Friday with Sara Siestreem at Missoula Art Museum
2026-05-01 17:00 - 19:00 | Missoula Art Museum, 335 N. Pattee Street, Missoula, Montana, 59802, 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

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 exhibition featuring the work of Sara Siestreem (Hanis Coos of the Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua, and Siuslaw Indians). Sara will be in attendance for an artist talk at 5:30 pm, with music by Dylan Running Crane.

MAM first presented Siestreem’s work in 2013, and in the years since her artistic growth has been remarkable. Drawing on traditional basket weaving practices, she weaves ancestral pattern motifs into bold geometric abstractions — proud and powerful expressions of Indigenous sovereignty. A recipient of the Hallie Ford Fellowship (2025) and elected 2025 National Academician by the National Academy of Design, Siestreem is an artist in full stride, and MAM is honored to welcome her back.

Special thanks to the Elizabeth Leach Gallery for support in mounting this exhibition.

Thank you as well to Elizabeth Leach, Janet Mohle-Boetani, and Greg and Cathy Tibbles for the publication support, as well as The Ford Family Foundation Visual Arts Program for exhibition support.

Live Music Fridays at Glacier Brewing Company
2026-05-01 17:00 - 20:00 | Glacier Brewing, 610 10th St E, Polson, Montana, 59860, United States
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

Join us every Friday evening for live music from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Glacier Brewing! Enjoy great tunes, craft beer, and good vibes to kick off your weekend. Enjoy delicious BBQ from our onsite food truck, Lazy Bear BBQ (open ’til 7:30 pm on Fridays)

Torrents First Friday: ZOMBIES! at Confluence Center
2026-05-01 17:00 - 20:00 | Confluence Center, 119 West Main Street, Missoula, Montana, 59802, 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

The Confluence Center (Western Montana’s Home for Nonprofit Events) art program Torrents is thrilled to present a magical evening of art, music, and community! To celebrate Zombie Awareness Month, we offer up a ghoulish group exhibit asking the real, deep question: What is a zombie, really?

Upend your expectations of everything you thought you knew about the darker sides of ourselves and be immersed in a colorfully disturbing exhibit! Featuring a variety of work from artists local and national:Abigail Gergasko, Adam Miller, Haig Demarjian, Amanda Kaye Bielby, Andrew Maillard, Anwen Cruikshank, April Wolff, Brett “Dizzie” Allen, Dan Gay, Danielle Nyland, Dianne Beesley, Elisha Harteis, Ivette Kjelsrud, John Piacquadio, Jennifer Baylis, Jonathan Qualben, Julee Hall, Ladypajama, Lillian Nelson, Kim Brown Campbell, Kimberly Foiles, Madelaine Hunter Millar, Maia Hangas, Mark Matthews, Nancy Rishoff, Natalie Millar, Xeze, and Zoe Beggin.

Also featuring:– DJing throughout the night + a wild musical performance by Oliver Harlan, 6:15 pm to 7:15 pm.– Premiere of the short film “Until Your Last Breath” directed by Jozlyn Baumann at 8:00 pm.ZOMBIES! will remain on display through May 29 and can be seen by appointment through the Confluence Center: 406-926-6526. There will also be a Closing Reception held on Saturday, May 29 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm.

Jazzoula 2026 at Zootown Arts Community Center
2026-05-01 18:30 - 23:30, 2026-05-02 18:30 - 23:30 | Zootown Arts Community Center, 216 W. Main Street, Missoula, Montana, 598802, 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

Doors @ 6:00 pm

Jazzoula 2026 Spring Festival from Wednesday, April 29 thru Saturday, May 2Presenting: 16 acts over 4 nights + The First Annual Missoula Guitar Show & GalleryMontana’s premiere annual jazz festival since 1984 presents the 2026 spring concert series April 29 – May 2 at The ZACC. Four nights of Montana’s finest jazz artists celebrating 22 years of jazz in the Missoula community. The festival presents 20+ jazz combos, septets, big bands, vocalists, and student groups giving the audience a chance to experience Montana’s eclectic and diverse jazz performers including musicians and vocalists of all ages and backgrounds from around the state. Anchored in Missoula, Montana, Jazzoula is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization sharing extraordinary live jazz performances to inspire discovery and build community. Check out this year’s amazing line-up:

Wednesday, April 29Missoula Youth OrchestraAll City Jazz BandBasement BoyzEriksson/Ross QuartetCanta Brasil

Thursday, April 30Night Blooming JasmineNightcrawlersThe Florabelle SextetOwen Thayer Trio

First Friday, May 1Sweet AdelinesAlly Fradkin QuintetNaomi Siegel ProjectDaijha Vu Quartet

Saturday, May 2Boyd Combo (University of Montana)Skyler Mendell SextetBob PackwoodBob Nell Presents Original works by Tim Martin(Loren Stillman/Jeff Stickney/Naomi Seigel/Tommy Sciple/Alex Nauman/Owen Ross/Simon Hickey)

FIRST ANNUAL GUITAR SHOW & GALLERYThis year Jazzoula is excited to announce the First Annual Missoula Guitar Show displaying a gallery of handcrafted guitars from Montana’s finest luthiers. When Gibson Guitars moved their acoustic instrument division to Bozeman in 1980, many new and skilled instruments makers were lured to Montana creating a remarkably high concentration of Master Luthiers within one state. Luthiers from Bozeman, Livingston, Belgrade, Manhattan, Boulder, Missoula, Potomac, Alberton and Libby have all been invited to the 2026 Missoula Guitar Show to exhibit their acoustic, electric, steel and resonator guitars.

The Show gallery will be open at the ZACC from 12:00 pm Noon to 5:30 pm each day leading up to the Jazzoula evening performances. On the closing night of the festival, a raffle will be held to give away a Custom Telecaster hand-painted by renowned Scottish artist Jennifer Armstrong valued at $2,200. Proceeds to benefit Jazzoula 501(c)(3).

Sponsored by Rockin’ Rudy’s and Montana Public Radio (MTPR).

Four-Night Packages for $90

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Open Mic / Open Jam Friday with Western Montana Musicians Cooperative at The Entertainer Theatre in Ronan
2026-05-01 19:00 - 21:00 | The Pearl (Entertainer) Theatre, 410 Main Street SW, Montana, 59864, United States
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

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.

The Awesome 80s Prom! interactive theatrical production at Sentinel High School
2026-05-01 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-05-02 19:00 - 21:00 | Sentinel High School, 901 South Avenue West, Missoula, 59801, United States
Flashback to your special night at the interactive theatrical production of The Awesome 80s Prom at Sentinel High School 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm on Thursday, April 30; Friday, May 1; and Saturday, May 2

The Awesome 80s Prom is an interactive, immersive theater experience (meaning the audience gets to take part in the prom action!) set at Wanaget High’s senior prom in 1989.

Audience members become part of the action as they mingle with a wide range of colorful characters—from overachievers and prom royalty to rebels and misfits—while the story unfolds around them.

The evening includes music, dancing, and plenty of humor, all leading up to the crowning of Prom King and Queen.

Live Music with The Clint Reimann Band at The Jack Saloon
2026-05-01 19:00 - 23:00 | The Jack Saloon, 7000 Graves Creek Road, Lolo, Montana, 59847, United States
Live Music with The Clint Reimann Band at 7:00 pm Friday, May 1 at The Jack Saloon in Lolo

Kick off your weekend with cold drinks, good food, and a killer live performance under the pines. Clint Reimann hits the stage at 7:00 pm, bringing the kind of Montana sound that just feels right out here at The Jack.

Come early, grab a drink, and settle in – Friday nights are made for live music at the legendary Jack Saloon.

Mamma Mia! at Missoula Children's Theatre
2026-05-01 19:30 - 22:00, 2026-05-02 14:00 - 16:30, 2026-05-02 19:30 - 22:00, 2026-05-03 14:00 - 16:30 | Missoula Children’s Theatre, 200 N. Adams, Missoula, MT, 59802, United States
Mamma Mia! at Missoula Children’s Theatre performances from May 1 thru May 17

Mamma Mia, here we go again! Back by popular demand, the music by Sweden’s pop group ABBA and the unlikely story created from it will rock Missoula once again. Days before her wedding on a luscious Greek island, Sophie is determined to learn the identify of her father. Sophie’s mother Donna has never revealed the details of the fateful summer when Sophie was conceived (“Honey Honey”). Sophie sends three wedding invitations to the likely fathers and when three accept, Donna begins to reminisce about her past with the suitors (“Knowing Me, Knowing You”). Sophie hopes for a future with her dad (“Thank You for The Music”), and the guests on the island, well……they sing, of course (“Dancing Queen”). This extremely popular musical contains adult themes and situations that may not be suitable for young children.

Music and Lyrics by BENNY ANDERSSON and BJÖRN ULVAEUS • And some songs with STIG ANDERSON• Book by CATHERINE JOHNSON • Originally Conceived by JUDY CRAYMERMAMMA MIA! was originally produced in London by Judy Craymer, Richard East and Björn Ulvaeus for Littlestar in association with Universal. Additional Material & Arrangements- MARTIN KOCH Music Published by Universal Music Publishing Group and EMI Grove Park Music Inc. and EMI Waterford Music Inc.MAMMA MIA! is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com

Rated PG-13- Parental Guidance Recommended

Live Music with The Tanner Laws Band at Blue Moon Niteclub
2026-05-01 21:00 - 2026-05-02 01:00 | Blue Moon Niteclub, 6105 US 2, Columbia Falls, Montana, 59912, United States
Dance your pants off Friday night with the Tanner Laws Band at the Blue Moon Niteclub in Columbia Falls starting at 9:00 pm

This Friday night only, we have the Tanner Laws Band starting at 9:00 pm. There WILL be a $5 cover charge for this night!

Ticket Sauce Trio - Funk, Rock & Soul live at The Remington Bar
2026-05-01 21:00 - 2026-05-02 01:00 | Remington Bar and Casino, 130 Central Avenue, Whitefish, Montana, 59937, United States
The best cover band in the land, Ticket Sauce Trio plays live funk, classic rock and soul nuggets at The Remington Bar & Casino in Whitefish at 9:00 pm Friday, May 1

Live music this Friday, May 1 at Remington Bar!

Get ready for a rock-funk fusion with the Ticket Sauce Trio that’ll have you moving all night!Doors open at 9:00 pm – grab your crew, snag a drink, and let’s kick the weekend off right.

Chaddabox's Super Groovy Springtime Show First Friday at Monk's Bar
2026-05-01 21:00 - 2026-05-02 01:30 | Monk’s Bar, 221 Ryman Street, Missoula, Montana, 59802, 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

Get ready to groove into spring with Chaddabox’s wild and fun-filled show that’ll brighten your night!

Chaddabox’s Super Groovy Springtime ShowGet ready for a super groovy night at Monk’s Bar! Join Chaddabox with River Phlo and Mystic Wolf on First Friday / May 1 at 9:00 pm for some awesome vibes, great tunes, and a fun springtime atmosphere. This is the perfect chance to kick back, dance, and enjoy an unforgettable evening with friends. Don’t miss out on the good times!

Chaddabox

River Phlo

Mystic Wolf

The Timber Rattlers at The Top Hat
2026-05-01 22:30 - 2026-05-02 01:00 | Top Hat, 134 W. Front Street, Missoula, Montana, 59802, 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

Doors @ 10:00 pm

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.

Admittance will be $5 at the door. All tickets are general admission standing room only with limited bench seating. This event is 21+. Additional venue information can be found here.

About The Timber RattlersThe Timber Rattlers are an energetic bluegrass band from Missoula. They pull inspiration from their traditional roots, but continue to push their boundaries in the realm of acoustic music.

Missoula Farmers' Market at the XXXXs on Higgins
2026-05-02 08:00 - 12:30 | XXXXs on Higgins, 531 N. Higgins Avenue, Missoula, Montana, 59802, United States
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 May 2 thru October 31 (8:00 am to 12:30 pm) and Tuesdays June 2 thru September 29 (5:00 pm to 7:00 pm) – featured music on May 2 is The Queens & Mr. G

The Missoula Farmers’ Market was formed in 1972 as a local farm and garden market. We’re open all growing season long, from the first Saturday in May to the end of October. In the spring you will find veggie starts and greens, summertime brings tomatoes, huckleberries, cherries, peaches, melons and corn, and fall’s bounty includes squash & pumpkins, apples and garlic. Locally grown, raised, gathered and processed meat, eggs and mushrooms are available all season long. Celebrating over 50 years, the Missoula Farmers’ Market is a favorite spot for Missoulians to shop for produce locally grown and fresh picked, to meet friends, to linger with a cup of coffee and to enjoy local music and the old fashioned charm of an open air market.

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 May 2 thru October 31 (8:00 am to 12:30 pm) and Tuesdays June 2 thru September 29 (5:00 pm to 7:00 pm) – featured music on May 2 is The Queens & Mr. G

All local farmers, gardeners, and orchardists are invited to come and sell their produce.

The Market is open to back yard gardeners and small farmers with locally grown vegetables, fruit, plants, flowers, eggs and honey.

The Missoula Farmers’ Market is not only an outlet for vegetables, fruits, flowers, plants, eggs, honey and agricultural crafts produced in Western Montana. The market includes locally sourced agricultural products like bees wax and local wool.

The MUG’s Summer Music Series at the Missoula Farmers Market – featured music on May 2 is The Queens & Mr. G

The MUG’s Summer Music Series at Missoula Farmers Market

One of the best parts of Saturday mornings at the market? The music.

We are so excited to welcome such incredible local talent to the 2026 Missoula Farmers Market this season! From soulful acoustic sets to lively folk and feel-good jams, our musicians help create the joyful, community vibe that makes market mornings so special.

Grab a coffee, pick up some fresh produce, and stay awhile to enjoy the music. We are lucky to have so much amazing talent in our community, and we can’t wait for you to experience it with us.

Come shop local.

Come support our farmers and makers.

Come enjoy the music.

Every Saturday | May thru October.

Clark Fork River Market at Bear Tracks Bridge in Downtown Missoula
2026-05-02 08:00 - 13:00 | Clark Fork River Market, 225 S. Pattee Street, Missoula, MT, 59802, United States
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

The Clark Fork River Market is a local Downtown Missoula farmers’ market helping promote Western Montana farmers, ranchers, chefs, bakers, and food artisans. We work to provide the community with a direct outlet to buy healthy, local food that is affordable.

Your patronage helps to strengthen our local economy and is essential to the preservation of Montana’s agricultural heritage.

Join us every Saturday 8:00 am to 1:00 pm from May through October in our original location, at the south end of Pattee Street in the Riverside Parking Lot EAST of Caras Park and the Bear Tracks Bridge on Higgins Avenue!See the EVENTS PAGE on our website for upcoming scheduled live music and special themes coming up at the Clark Fork River Market.The Clark Fork Market’s vendors include local:– Live Musicians– Vegetables and Fruit– Meat Products– Organic Dairy– Baked Goods– Prepared Food Vendors (eclectic variety of breakfast and lunch items)– Coffee and Cold Beverage Vendors– Sauces and Dips (including Salsa)– Wool Products– Nursery Plants (bedding plants, trees and shrubs, fruit trees, native plants, vegetable starts)– Flowers (cut flowers as well as potted)– Nonprofit Informational BoothsPlease do NOT bring your dogs or pets into the market. The Missoula County Health Department prohibits dogs in food vending settings. Service dogs are okay.

Here are some helpful tips and reminders to help you navigate traveling into the Heart of Missoula:

Ride the Line! Mountain Line is a Zero-Fare service so you can easily catch a bus and ride into Downtown. They run seven days a week and the bus runs late at night.

Bike Downtown! Or walk! Enjoy Missoula’s awesome trail system.

YES – Parking spots designated as leased spaces in the parking garages ARE AVAILABLE for public use evenings and weekends. NO – you won’t get ticketed or towed if you park in a leased spot evenings and weekends.

Parking throughout Downtown is FREE after 5:00 pm, or after 6:00 pm in the garages, and on weekends

Important to note: the above parking guidelines are relevant to spaces and lots managed by the Missoula Parking Commission only. Privately owned lots may have different parameters; please adhere to posted signage.

For more information about traveling into Downtown visit missouladowntown.com/getting-around.

Hamilton Farmers Market Cooperative
2026-05-02 09:00 - 12:30 | Ravalli County Museum, 205 Bedford Street, Hamilton, Montana, 59840, United States
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

Hamilton Farmers Market Co-Op runs Saturdays, starting May 4 through October 25.Hours are 9:00 am to 12:30 pm.

We feature local produce, ready to eat foods, and handmade art & crafted items.Come and enjoy live music and the special community we enjoy here.

100+ vendors: farmers, food booths, artisans, and craftspeople on two closed-to-traffic streets between the Ravalli County Courthouse and Hamilton City Hall.

All Ravalli County produced or made.25+ Local farmers sell only non-GMO produce grown in Ravalli County, plus pastured chicken, lamb and beef, sheep and cow milk cheese, eggs and raw honey.

Live music on the lawn of the Ravalli County Museum.

Two food courts for made-to-order meals, beverages, artisan breads and pastries, with picnic tables or chairs to sit in the shade or sun and relax and enjoy music, people watching and catching up with friends.

Stevensville Harvest Valley Farmers Market
2026-05-02 09:00 - 14:00 | Stevensville Harvest Valley Farmers Market, 301 Main Street, Stevensville, Montana, 59870, United States
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

We are a local Farmers Market in Stevensville, Montana.We accept WIC and Senior Coupons.We offer a wide variety of items at the market each week from Artisan, Homemade Crafts, Produce, Plants, Baked Goods, Local Honey, Food Trucks, and Music.Take a drive to our small community market that is nestled in the heart of Bitterroot Valley and check out the history of Stevensville.We have much to offer in our community with opportunities for shopping at the Farmers Market and many of the small stores that are along the Main Street in Stevensville.The Stevensville Harvest Valley Farmers Market is proudly vendor‑run and deeply rooted in the heart of Stevensville. We’re a community of growers, bakers, makers, and dreamers who come together each Saturday to share the bounty and creativity of the Bitterroot Valley. Every booth is a small business, every product is crafted with care, and every vendor is part of the story that makes our market feel like home.

We believe in keeping things local, joyful, and accessible. From fresh produce and vibrant plants to handmade goods, baked treats, and unique artisan creations, our market celebrates the people who make this valley special. Whether you’re here to shop, connect, or simply soak in the charm, you’re part of our community the moment you arrive.

Every Saturday May 2 thru October 3, 20269:00 am to 2:00 pm weather permitting .

No dogs are allowed in the market area for safety of our customers and vendors.

Montana Brewery Running Series - Run for Beer 5k at Draught Works
2026-05-02 11:00 - 14:00 | Draught Works, 915 Toole Avenue, Missoula, Montana, 59802, United States
Run with the Montana Brewery Running Series with a 5k at 11:00 pm Noon on Saturday, May 2 at Draught Works in Missoula

5k Fun Run x Draught Works BrewingPart of the 2026 Montana Brewery Running Series

Get ready for a fun, active morning with your Brewery Running Series crew! We’re teaming up with Missoula’s Draught Works for a 5k-ish Fun Run filled with miles, smiles, and great local beer.

Start and finish right at Draught Works’ taproom – run, walk, or jog your way through a scenic route we’ve mapped to show off the best of the surrounding neighborhood. No pressure, no timing… just good vibes, fresh air, and a refreshing craft beverage waiting for you at the finish line.

Your Registration Includes:

One (1) craft brew from Draught Works at the finish

Choice of BRS swag: collector’s pint glass or seasonal item

Entry into our prize drawing: merch, beer, and other fun surprises

Access to all the post-run fun: music, games, giveaways & partner goodies

A built-in feel-good moment: 10% of proceeds support local nonprofits

At the Brewery Running Series, our mission is simple:Be active. Have fun. Give back.Thanks to runners like you, we’ve donated over $650k to local organizations—and counting!

Join us on May 2 for a one-of-a-kind community event at Draught Works. Spots are limited, sign up today!

Event Day Details

This is an untimed, fun run—all levels welcome.

The course is open, meaning roads are not closed. Please follow all traffic laws.

Routes are clearly marked and designed to start and end at the brewery.

Must bring a valid ID. Under 21? Enjoy a free NA beverage instead.

We’re rain or shine—if running isn’t safe, we’ll still gather for beers and cheers.

No bag check—plan and dress accordingly.

Dogs & strollers allowed with care; check Draught Works’s policies before bringing your crew.

Please drink responsibly and consider carpooling or a designated driver.

Watch your inbox—the week-of email includes everything you’ll need for a smooth, fun event.

Questions?Visit our FAQ or contact us at melissa@breweryrunningseries.com

Cheers to beers! See you at Draught Works!

32nd Annual Garden City BrewFest at Caras Park
2026-05-02 12:00 - 19:00 | Caras Park, Missoula MT, 123 Carousel Dr, Missoula, Montana, 59801, United States
Downtown Missoula Partnership hosts the 32nd Annual Garden City BrewFest at Caras Park with over 60 local & regional beers, seltzer and ciders, food trucks, and live music by DJ Coach Shane, Mudslide Charley and the Joan Zen Band from 12:00 pm Noon to 7:00 pm Saturday, May 2

Often imitated but never replicated, this is Montana’s ORIGINAL BrewFest! Join the Downtown Missoula Partnership at Caras Park to taste over 60 local and regional beers, seltzers, and ciders in the Heart of Missoula alongside a wine and mimosa bar. Check out the full TAP LIST of beers and beverages that will be on hand!While at the event, indulge in a variety of local food vendors, live music, and side quests and activities to keep you entertained.Live Music Lineup:

DJ Coach Shane is a well-known community figure known for his wicked cool vibes and contagiously kind personality. Coach Shane knows how to spin good tunes and is the go-to party-starter for this event. Check out his setlist as he kicks off Garden City BrewFest!

Mudslide Charley is a Missoula, Montana-born band that plays gutbucket blues and house rockin’ roots rock. The band draws inspiration from a more antiquated era when Muddy Waters and John Lee Hooker first fused the rough and rural vibes of Southern acoustic blues with modern electric instruments.

Joan Zen has the sincere wish to bring joy, love, and happiness to her audience. Through thought-provoking lyrics coupled with infectious grooviness, JZ brings heart and soulfulness to her sound. Excellent funky-soul musical zen-tertainment for dancing and lis-zen-ing!

The Garden City BrewFest is free to attend and open to all ages. Bundle up, soak in the springtime views of Downtown Missoula, and enjoy free music from local artists.

To enjoy the beverage offerings, you must be 21 or older and purchase a drink glass or mug, both of which come with three tokens. Additional tokens are available for $2 per token. Now accepting cash AND credit cards!

Volunteer Opportunities at Garden City BrewFest!

Every year, the Garden City Brewfest depends on over 100 volunteers to help make the event a success. When you volunteer, you get a free taster glass and four tokens, along with a piece of exclusive Garden City BrewFest merch! You can sign up for the following shifts:Set-Up / Volunteer Check-In / Glass/Token Seller / Wristbanders / Beer Service / Tear Down & Clean UpVOLUNTEERS SIGN-UP LINK

Community Open Jam Night with Western Montana Musicians Cooperative at The Entertainer Theatre in Ronan
2026-05-02 19:00 - 22:00 | The Pearl (Entertainer) Theatre, 410 Main Street SW, Montana, 59864, United States
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

Experience the vibrant spirit of community at the historic Pearl Entertainer Theatre in Ronan, where Western Montana Musicians Cooperative hosts its Saturday Community Open Jam, starting at 7:00 pm

Joe Martinez at The Jack Saloon
2026-05-02 19:00 - 23:00 | The Jack Saloon, 7000 Graves Creek Road, Lolo, Montana, 59847, United States
Joe Martinez plays live at The Jack Saloon up Graves Creek Road in Lolo 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm Saturday

Joe Martinez plays live at The Jack 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm Saturday

Clint Reimann Band at The Silver Bullet Bar
2026-05-02 20:00 - 23:00 | The Silver Bullet Bar & Casino, 1700 Montana Hwy 206, Columbia Falls, MT, 59912, United States
Join Clint Reimann at The Silver Bullet Bar in Columbia Falls for a full-band show kicking off at 8:00 pm Saturday, May 2

Live Music at Silver Bullet!Columbia Falls – Clint Reimann is bringing the full band your way for a high-energy night you won’t want to miss!

Expect a packed set of country favorites, rockin’ hits, and sing-alongs that’ll keep the place moving all night long. This is the kind of show built for loud crowds, cold drinks, and a full dance floor.

Grab your crew, get there early, and get ready for a big night of live music in one of Montana’s classic venues.

Let’s make it a wild one!

Grateful Dead tribute 710 Ashbury at Great Northern Bar
2026-05-02 21:00 - 2026-05-03 01:00 | Great Northern Bar & Grill, 27 Central Avenue, Whitefish, 59937, United States
Take a little trip with Grateful Dead tribute band 710 Ashbury at Great Northern Bar in Whitefish at 9:00 pm Saturday, May 2

710 Ashbury performs an evening of good ol’ Grateful Dead music at The Great Northern Bar & Grill in Downtown Whitefish

Alt Bloom at The Top Hat
2026-05-02 22:30 - 2026-05-03 01:30 | Top Hat, 134 W. Front Street, Missoula, Montana, 59802, United States
Groove Solventless & Logjam Presents welcome Alt Bloom for a FREE live performance at The Top Hat in Downtown Missoula at 10:30 pm Saturday, May 2

Groove Solventless & Logjam Presents welcome Alt Bloom for a FREE live performance at The Top Hat in Downtown Missoula at 10:30 pm Saturday, May 2.

As a proud supporter of Montana’s vibrant live music scene, Groove Solventless is thrilled to team up with Logjam Presents to bring you the Groove Concert Series, a fantastic lineup of FREE concerts at the Top Hat in Downtown Missoula! Learn more and see the full lineup here.

About Alt BloomAlt Bloom is an alternative soul artist from Montana who discovered his passion for music at a young age singing and playing with anyone he could while growing up. After honing his craft in various bands and solo projects, Alt Bloom emerged as a culmination of love and passion for self and music. He’s an explorer of new sounds and places, and his style blends together elements of soul, rock, and R&B with his own unique palette.

Currently living in a converted school bus near his studio in LA, Alt Bloom’s music reflects his unconventional lifestyle. He’s collaborated with a range of notable musicians, including Oak, John Hill, The Orphanage, Noel Zancanella, Common Kings, Rebelution, Double Camp and Shinedown, showcasing his versatility as a musician and songwriter.

Alt Bloom has shared the stage with renowned artists such as Andy Grammar, Lukas Graham, and Caye, and his music leaves a lasting impression on his listeners with its soulful vocals, pulsing beats, and thought-provoking lyrics. Whether he’s experimenting with new sounds or delivering heartfelt performances on stage, Alt Bloom is sure to leave an impression that lingers long after the music stops.
