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Tami Hubbard Posted On August 7, 2025
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Western Montana Weekend PICKS from The Missoula Underground - Thursday, August 7th thru Sunday, August 10th
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Fairs, Festivals, Farmers Markets – and the Full Moon! The Missoula Underground is here to help you choose from among all the live music, markets, outdoor events, and cool stuff going on all over Western Montana this peak of summer Thursday thru Sunday. It’s all here with The MUG’s Weekend PICKS!

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It’s time to float! Take advantage of UM’s FREE UDash River Shuttle Service to get to the Clark Fork River Access points in Missoula at Sha-Ron and Milltown through July and August.

The Western Montana Fair operates from 11:00 am to 10:00 pm Thursday thru Saturday, and 11:00 am to 8:00 pm Sunday at Missoula Fairgrounds.

Missoula’s Sunrise Saloon is the unofficial go-to post-fair after-party all weekend, with Neal Elder performing live at 9:00 pm Thursday ’til closing time; the Tanner Laws Band at 9:30 pm Friday; and the Joe Martinez Band at 9:30 pm Saturday.

Downtown ToNight featuring the Missoula Makers Collective Market, food trucks and live music at Caras Park in Downtown Missoula 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm Thursday Nights thru August (live music starts at 5:30 pm). Tonight’s featured live music is the Sky Trip.

Join the Flathead Lakers for a Summer Soirée fundraiser with live music by Benny Weag at the new Flathead Lake Forevers in Big Arm 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm Thursday.

Bring your instrument, request a tune, and Jazz Jam with the S&H Elephant Gerald house band, The JIVE from 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm Thursday at Stave & Hoop in Downtown Missoula.

Groove with Dirty Red & The Soul Shakers, a night of soulful blues that will have you dancing with Brody Buster opening at 8:00 pm Thursday at Monk’s Bar in Downtown Missoula.

Whitefish Chamber of Commerce hosts the 36th Annual Huckleberry Days Arts Festival at Depot Park from Friday thru Sunday.

Victor Days 2025 Market in the Park with all kinds of family-friendly events in Victor on Friday from 2:00 pm to 8:00 pm and Saturday from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm.

Them Pesky Varmints – Richie Reinholdt and Aaron Jennings play live in Polebridge on the Northern Lights Saloon outdoor stage at 6:00 pm Friday.

Bring the kids to see MCT’s production of Nickelodeon’s SpongeBob Musical (Youth Edition) at Missoula Children’s Theatre with performances at 7:00 pm Friday, and at 5:00 pm & 7:00 pm Saturday.

The Cody Sisters bring live bluegrass to Missoula’s Longstaff House at 7:00 pm Friday.

Logjam Presents welcomes My Morning Jacket for a live concert performance with Melt at the KettleHouse Amphitheater in Bonner at 8:00 pm Friday.

Rock it out with most excellent tribute band Not.Greenday live at Monk’s Bar in Missoula Friday from 8:00 pm to 1:30 am.

Not spooky, but kinda fun and kooky with your favorite flying mammals – drive up for Bat Night at Lolo Pass Visitor Center Friday from 9:00 pm to 10:00 pm.

Celebrating 45 years of arts & berries, the Annual Trout Creek Huckleberry Festival is happening 7:00 am to 5:00 pm Saturday and 7:00 am to 4:00 pm Sunday.

The summer farmers’ market season is in full swing, including Orchard Homes in Missoula, Anaconda, Columbia Falls and Ronan on Thursday, Polson and Saint Ignatius on Friday, and all the ones in Downtown Missoula, Hamilton, Kalispell, Stevensville, Arlee, and Hot Springs on Saturday morning. On Sunday, there are farmers markets in Seeley Lake, Columbia Falls and Ronan to check out.

The MUG’s Western Montana Summer Farmers Markets guide is ready to help – save the link and get around to all of ’em over the next several months.

Fill up on all things huckleberry at the 43rd Annual Swan Lake Huckleberry Festival 9:00 am to 3:30 pm Saturday at the Swan Lake Day Park off Hwy 83; live music by the Silverado Band at 11:30 am.

Celebrate the 54th Annual Courthouse Art Festival on the beautiful Lake County Courthouse Lawn in downtown Polson 10:00 am to 4:00 pm Saturday.

Whitefish Chamber of Commerce hosts the 36th Annual Huckleberry Days Arts Festival at Depot Park from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm Friday and Saturday, and 10:00 am to 4:00 pm Sunday.

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 Saturday.

Polson Rotary hosts a Brewfest / Youth Fundraising Event with live music by The Late Bloomers from 12:00 pm Noon to 4:00 pm Saturday on Main Street in front of the Polson Elks Lodge.

Missoula Dead Day honoring 30 years since the passing of The Grateful Dead’s Jerry Garcia will host live music from Dead tribute bands Flash Panda and 710 Ashbury, with food trucks, beverages and vendors at Caras Park from 12:00 Noon to 7:00 pm Saturday.

Seppi’s European Market holds their 5th Annual European Festival with live music by the Bitterroot Community Band at Ravalli County Fairgrounds in Hamilton 12:00 pm Noon to 7:00 pm Saturday.

Levi Blom, Tanner Laws Band, The Timber Rattlers, and Chris Bohenek Band all perform live at the Ballpark Music Festival fundraiser starting 3:00 pm Saturday at the Bitterroot Ballpark in Corvallis.

The Daly Mansion in Hamilton hosts their 1st Annual Garden Gala 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm Saturday.

Logjam Presents welcomes Kitchen Dwellers + The Infamous Stringdusters + Leftover Salmon for a live concert performance on the Rowdy Summer Nights Tour at KettleHouse Amphitheater in Bonner at 6:30 pm on Saturday.

Reserve your pass early for the Full Moon Night Ride on the Route of the Hiawatha Trail starting at 7:30 pm Saturday.

Justin Harris & The Pocket Aces bring a night of swingin’ rockabilly with good timin’ classic country/rock ‘n roll to the Great Northern Bar in Whitefish Saturday from 9:30 pm to 1:30 am.

Groove Solventless & Logjam Presents welcome North Fork Crossing for a FREE live concert performance at the Top Hat in Downtown Missoula at 10:30 pm Saturday.

Rev it up! Lords of Dirt is back with TT-style motorcycle flat track racing in the Clouse Bauer Arena to close out the Western Montana Fair with main events starting 5:30 pm Sunday at the Missoula Fairgrounds.

Logjam Presents welcomes “Weird Al” Yankovic for a live concert performance on the Bigger & Weirder 2025 Tour with special guest Puddles Pity Party at KettleHouse Amphitheater in Bonner at 8:00 pm Sunday.

We have around 75 live music events listed for the weekend – take your pick! It’s the peak of summer patio season now. You can’t go wrong with seeking out all the excellent rooftop bars and outdoor patios to soak in this fantastic summer Montana weather.

No matter what direction you wanna get outta town, you can’t go wrong. Lots of summer 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 markets. Take the family for a brisk outdoor hike – all the trails are waiting. Conditions are perfect just about everywhere for mountain biking. Summer fishing and floating is at its peak. 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 and holidays. With each event listing, we try to include a web page or event link with more information you can check for changes.

“Generally, when I come to festivals, I just wander freely and see what happens.”
– St. Lucia

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THURSDAY, August 7

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Ronan Visitor Center in Ronan, Montana

Ronan Farmers Market

Ronan Farmers Market
Ronan Visitors Center 155-199 US Hwy 93, Ronan

The Ronan Farmers Market is every Thursday, May 15 through October 16, 2025 from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm at the Ronan Visitors Center.

Free

Orchard Homes Farmers Market on W 3rd Street at Reserve in Missoula, Montana

Orchard Homes Farmers Market

Orchard Homes Farmers Market
Orchard Homes Country Life Club 2537 S. 3rd Street West, Missoula

Orchard Homes Farmers Market 4:30 pm to 7:00 pm Thursdays from June 19 thru September 11, 2025 at Orchard Homes Country Life Club in Missoula

Free

Columbia Falls Community Market in Columbia Falls, Montana

Columbia Falls Community Market

Columbia Falls Community Market
Columbia Falls Community Market 165 Veteran Drive, Columbia Falls

The Columbia Falls Community Market happens every Thursday 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm, May 15 thru September 25 with local food producers, artists, creative artists, live music, food trucks and more

Free

Odd Pitch Brewing in Missoula, Montana

OddPitch Cribbage Tournament at OddPitch Brewing

OddPitch Brewing 1200 W Kent, Suite #103, Missoula

OddPitch Cribbage Tournament 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm on the first Thursday each month at Odd Pitch Brewing in Missoula

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 Thursday from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Free

Water's Edge Winery & Bistro in Kalispell Montana

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

Free

Monk's Bar in Downtown Missoula, Montana

Dirty Red & The Soul Shakers at Monk’s Bar

Monk's Bar 221 Ryman Street, Missoula

Groove with Dirty Red & The Soul Shakers, a night of soulful blues that will have you dancing with Brody Buster opening at 8:00 pm Thursday at Monk's Bar in Downtown Missoula

$12.57

FRIDAY, August 8

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Wildhorse Plains Farmers Market in Plains, Montana

Plains Friday Farmers Market

Plains Friday Farmers Market
Fred Young Park in Plains Montana 200 W. Railroad Avenue, Plains

The Plains Friday Farmers Market happens 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm weekly Fridays from June 6 thru October 10 at Fred Young Park in Plains, Montana

Free

Longstaff House in Missoula, Montana

The Cody Sisters at Longstaff House

Longstaff House 601 Longstaff Street, Missoula

The Cody Sisters bring live bluegrass to Missoula's Longstaff House at 7:00 pm Friday, August 8

$25
The Pearl / Entertainer Theatre in Ronan, Montana

Open Mic / Open Jam Friday with Western Montana Musicians Cooperative at The Entertainer Theatre in Ronan

Community Open Jam Night with Western Montana Musicians Cooperative at The Entertainer Theatre in Ronan
The Pearl (Entertainer) Theatre 410 Main Street SW

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

Free
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

KettleHouse Amphitheater in Bonner, Montana

My Morning Jacket on tour with Melt at KettleHouse Amphitheater

KettleHouse Amphitheater 605 Cold Smoke Lane, Bonner

Logjam Presents welcomes My Morning Jacket for a live concert performance with Melt at the KettleHouse Amphitheater in Bonner at 8:00 pm Friday, August 8

$46.10 – $93.95
Monk's Bar Missoula

Not.Greenday live at Monk’s

Monk's Bar 221 Ryman Street, Missoula

Not.Greenday live at Monk's Bar in Missoula Friday from 8:00 pm to 1:30 am

$18

SATURDAY, August 9

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XXXXs on Higgins Avenue in Downtown Missoula, Montana

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 3 thru October 25 (8:00 am to 12:30 pm) and Tuesdays June 3 thru September 30 (5:00 pm to 7:00 pm)

Free
Clark Fork River Market in Downtown Missoula, Montana

Clark Fork River Market

Clark Fork River Market
Riverside Parking Lot (original market location) 225 Pattee Street, Missoula

The Clark Fork River Market 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 3 thru September 27; and 9:00 am to 1:00 pm October 4 thru October 25

Free

Missoula People's Market

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 3 thru September 27 at the corner of Pine & Higgins in Downtown Missoula, Montana

Free
Long Acre Market in Arlee, Montana

Long Acre Market in Arlee

Long Acre Market in Arlee
Long Acre Market 92141 Arlee Commercial Frontage Road, Arlee

In Arlee, the new Long Acre Market happens Saturdays from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm, from May 10 thru August 30 at 92141 Arlee Commercial Frontage Road behind Shiny Suds Car Wash

Free
Swan Lake Day Park on Hwy 83 in Swan Lake, Montana

43rd Annual Swan Lake Huckleberry Festival

Swan Lake Day Park Mile Marker 72, Montana Hwy 83, Swan Lake

Fill up on all things huckleberry at the 43rd Annual Swan Lake Huckleberry Festival 9:00 am to 3:30 pm Saturday, August 9 at the Swan Lake Day Park off Hwy 83; live music by the Silverado Band at 11:30 am

Free
KT's Hayloft Saloon in Lolo, Montana

Zootown Karaoke at KT’s Hayloft Saloon

KT's Hayloft Saloon 11885 US Highway 93 S, Lolo

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

Free

Victor, Montana

Victor Days Parade on Main Street Victor

Victor, Montana Main Street, Victor

"Our Town's Treasures" are celebrated in the Victor Days Parade on Victor, Montana's Main Street starting at 11:00 am Saturday, August 9

Free
Downtown Hamilton, Montana

Culture Crawl in Downtown Hamilton

Downtown Hamilton Bedford Street & 3rd Street, Hamilton

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

Free

Victor, Montana

Victor Days Classic Truck Show

Victor Park 170 Tudor Street, Victor

Check out the Victor Days Classic Truck Show on Saturday, August 9 from 12 Noon to 3:00 pm at the park in Victor, Montana

Free
Polson Elks Lodge in Downtown Polson, Montana

Polson MT Brewfest on Main Street Polson

Polson Elks Lodge 512 Main Street, Polson

Polson Rotary hosts a Brewfest / Youth Fundraising Event from 12:00 pm Noon to 4:00 pm Saturday, August 9 on Main Street in front of the Polson Elks Lodge

$35
Caras Park in Downtown Missoula, Montana

Missoula Dead Day at Caras Park

Caras Park, Missoula MT 123 Carousel Dr, Missoula

Missoula Dead Day honoring 30 years since the passing of The Grateful Dead's Jerry Garcia will host live music from Dead tribute bands Flash Panda and 710 Ashbury, with food trucks, beverages and vendors at Caras Park from 12:00 Noon to 7:00 pm Saturday, August 9

Free
Ravalli County Fairgrounds in Hamilton, Montana

Seppi’s European Festival at Ravalli County Fairgrounds

First Interstate Center at Ravalli County Fairgrounds 100 Old Corvallis Road, Hamilton

Seppi's European Market holds their 5th Annual European Festival with live music by the Bitterroot Community Band at Ravalli County Fairgrounds in Hamilton 12:00 pm Noon to 7:00 pm Saturday, August 9

Free

The Daly Mansion in Hamilton, Montana

1st Annual Garden Gala at The Daly Mansion

The Daly Mansion 251 Eastside Hwy, Hamilton

The Daly Mansion in Hamilton hosts their 1st Annual Garden Gala 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm Saturday, August 9

$100

River View Bar at Lake Baked in Bigfork, Montana

Brett Mondie at River View Bar

River View Bar 191 Mill Street, Bigfork

Country singer-songwriter Brett Mondie performs live from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm Saturday, August 9 at the River View Bar in Bigfork

Free

The Pearl / Entertainer Theatre in Ronan, Montana

Community Open Jam Night with Western Montana Musicians Cooperative at The Entertainer Theatre in Ronan

Community Open Jam Night with Western Montana Musicians Cooperative at The Entertainer Theatre in Ronan
The Pearl (Entertainer) Theatre 410 Main Street SW

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

Free

Route of the Hiawatha Trail operated by Lost Pass Ski Area

Full Moon Night Ride on the Route of the Hiawatha

Lookout Pass Ski and Recreation Area Interstate 90, Exit 0, Mullan

Reserve your pass early for the Full Moon Night Ride on the Route of the Hiawatha Trail happening Saturday, August 9

$40

Neal Elder – Residency at the Rustic Hut

The Rustic Hut 5415 US Hwy 93 South, Florence

Neal Elder - Residency at the Rustic Hut in Florence Saturday at 8:00 pmNeal Elder returns for a night of country classics! From Hank Williams to Jelly Roll - Neal knows all our favorites! Great music for two-stepping and couples […]

Free

The Dark Horse Bar in Missoula, Montana

Salsa 406! Latin Night at the Dark Horse Bar

Dark Horse Bar 1805 Regent Street, Missoula

Learn & enjoy the art of Caliente' Salsa Dancing with Salsa 406! Latin Night starting at 9:00 pm the 2nd Saturday of each month at the Dark Horse Bar in Missoula

Free

Justin Harris & The Pocket Aces at Great Northern Bar

Great Northern Bar & Grill 27 Central Avenue, Whitefish

Justin Harris & The Pocket Aces at Great Northern Bar in Whitefish Saturday from 9:30 pm to 1:30 amSwingin' rockabilly. Good timin’ classic country/rock 'n roll.

Free

Top Hat in Downtown Missoula, Montana

North Fork Crossing at The Top Hat

Top Hat 134 W. Front Street, Missoula

Groove Solventless & Logjam Presents welcome North Fork Crossing for a FREE live concert performance at the Top Hat in Downtown Missoula at 10:30 pm Saturday, August 9

Free

SUNDAY, August 10

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Seeley Lake Sunday Market at the Seeley Lake Community Foundation in Seeley Lake, Montana 9:00 am to 1:00 pm every Sunday between Memorial Day and Labor Day from May 24 thru September 6, 2026

Seeley Lake Sunday Market

Seeley Lake Sunday Market
Seeley Lake Community Foundation 3150 Hwy 83 North, Seeley Lake

Make a Sunday morning visit to the Seeley Lake Montana Sunday Market at the Seeley Lake Community Foundation open 9:00 am to 1:00 pm Memorial Day Weekend thru Labor Day weekend in 2025

Free

The Northern Lights Saloon in Polebridge, Montana

Shadow Basket at the Northern Lights Saloon

Northern Lights Saloon 255 Polebridge Loop, Polebridge

Shadow Basket plays live in Polebridge on the Northern Lights Saloon outdoor stage at 6:00 pm Sunday, August 10

Free

Ole Beck VFW Post 209 in Downtown Missoula, Montana

Very Funny Weekly Comedy Open Mic at VFW Post 209

Ole Beck VFW Post 209 245 W. Main Street, Missoula

Bone Dry Comedy hosts Very Funny Weekly Comedy Open Mic every Sunday at 8:00 pm at Ole Beck VFW Post 209 in Downtown Missoula

Free
KettleHouse Amphitheater in Bonner, Montana

Weird Al Yankovic with Puddles Pity Party at KettleHouse Amphitheater

KettleHouse Amphitheater 605 Cold Smoke Lane, Bonner

Logjam Presents welcomes “Weird Al” Yankovic for a live concert performance on the Bigger & Weirder 2025 Tour with special guest Puddles Pity Party at KettleHouse Amphitheater in Bonner on Sunday, August 10

$50.25 – $110.50

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!

You owe it to yourself to experience, at least once in your lifetime, the wonder that is Puddles Pity Party in a live show – the sad clown with the heavenly voice opens for “Weird Al” Yankovic at 8:00 pm Sunday at the KettleHouse Amphitheater in Bonner
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