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Weekend PICKS: Thursday, August 8th thru Sunday, August 11th

Tami Hubbard Posted On August 8, 2024
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Weekend PICKS from The Missoula Underground - Thursday, August 8th thru Sunday, August 11th
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It’s fair weekend, with fair weather ahead – let’s jump on this thrill ride, shall we? The MUG has compiled the coolest and most comprehensive list of events from Thursday thru Sunday in Missoula and around Western Montana, all right here for you to make your own Weekend PICKS!

The Western Montana Fair dominates the weekend, opening at 11:00 am daily, and running all the way through to Sunday at the Missoula Fairgrounds with daily rodeo action in the new Clouse-Bauer Arena, nightly carnival rides, fair food vendors, craft vendors, live music, 4-H competition & judging, and of course the big Lords of Dirt motorcycle flat track races Sunday afternoon and evening.

Vinyl City from Helena is the featured live music at Downtown Tonight in Missoula’s Caras Park from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm Thursday.

Logjam Presents hosts a double bill at the KettleHouse Amphitheater with the legendary Robert Plant and Alison Krauss performing together in Bonner at 7:30 pm on Thursday, and again on Friday.

Award-winning bluegrass band Full Cord performs along with Montana’s own Blue Point at 7:00 pm to 9:30 pm Thursday at Missoula’s Longstaff House.

Get your fill of Montana Huckleberries this weekend with a visit to the 35th Annual Huckleberry Days Art Festival from Friday thru Sunday at Depot Park in Whitefish.

Missoula Children’s Theater delivers a satisfying set of Beatlemania with performances of the “Let It Be” stage musical at 7:00 pm Friday, and 5:00 pm and 7:00 pm Saturday.

Melissa Carper and her band play old-time mountain music at Missoula’s Longstaff House 7:00 pm to 9:30 pm Friday.

The Bartender’s Tale, a Play by Hamilton Players will have performances Friday and Saturday at 8:00 pm, and a Sunday matinee at 2:00 pm at the Hamilton Players Performance Art Theater in Hamilton.

When was the last time you got to hear “Smoke on the Water” played live? Purple Evolution – a tribute band to Deep Purple – rocks out at 8:00 pm Friday and Saturday nights at The Garden Bar in Bigfork.

If you’re looking for a perfect place to go in Missoula after the fair closes Friday evening, Justin Harris and The Pocket Aces return to raise the roof with some great swingin’ live rockabilly & country music at The Sunrise Saloon starting at 9:30 pm.

Western Montana’s farmers markets are in full swing for the season.  Missoula alone has five Saturday markets, and with the rest of the area bustling with fresh local markets every day of the week and weekend. Check out The MUG’s Guide to Summer Western Montana Farmers Markets and you can see ’em all any time on The MUG Events Calendar. We’re here to help!

If you’re looking to get the ol’ classic cruiser out for a nice drive, the Cruisin’ By The Bay Car Show by the Mission Valley Cruisers is being held in Polson on Main Street near the Showboat Theater on Saturday from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm.

Bring your bike and hiking shoes as a good excuse to celebrate Missoula’s newest park and open space at Marshall Mountain Park Day 11:00 am to 3:30 pm Saturday.

While you have the family bikes out, Pedal to the Paddleheads! to Ogren Park at Allegiance Field in Missoula on Saturday for a free family-friendly showing of Kung Fu Panda 4 starting at 4:00 pm on the ballpark big screen with concession proceeds benefiting Watson Children’s Shelter – gates open at 2:00 pm.

Our musical pals Wolf & The Moons are performing live in “The Vault” at Philipsburg Brewing – on Saturday from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm.

The Bigfork Summer Playhouse hosts a performance of the new Gershwin musical “Crazy for You” at 8:00 pm Saturday evening.

A staple to the Bitterroot Valley, Parts and Labor return to The Rustic Hut in Florence for a night of classic rock and country – starting at 8:30 pm Saturday.

Another good post-fair entertainment option for Saturday night…Rising young country star Jaden Decker makes a stop at The Sunrise Saloon in Missoula on his Movin’ On Tour, with support from Joe Martinez, starting at 9:30 pm.

On Sunday, come out for a lovely summer evening when the 20th Annual Missoula Symphony in the Park performs at 7:00 pm at Caras Park in Downtown Missoula.

There are at least 70 local music shows of one kind or another in the area throughout the weekend – we have options!

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 farmers markets. Take the family for a summertime hike. Get out on the mountain bike. 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. With each event listing, we try to include a web page or event link with more information you can check for changes.

“Every time I start thinkin’ the world is all bad, then I start seeing some people out having a good time on motorcycles and it makes me take another look.”
—Steve McQueen from the Bruce Brown movie, On Any Sunday

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Ronan Visitor Center in Ronan, Montana
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Ronan Farmers Market

Ronan Visitors Center 155-199 US Hwy 93, Ronan

Stop by the Ronan Farmers Market happening from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm every Thursday at the Ronan Visitors Center off Hwy 93 from May 23 through October 17

Free
Iron Griz: American Bistro in Missoula, Montana

Trivia Night Thursdays at Iron Griz

Iron Griz: American Bistro 515 South Avenue E., Missoula

Bring your brainy-est friends to sign up for Trivia Night Thursdays at 7:00 pm at the Iron Griz: American Bistro in Missoula

Free
Water's Edge Winery & Bistro in Kalispell Montana

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

Free
Longstaff House in Missoula, Montana

Full Cord with Blue Point at Longstaff House

Longstaff House 601 Longstaff Street, Missoula

Award-winning bluegrass band Full Cord with Montana's own Blue Point at 7:00 pm Thursday, August 8 at Missoula's Longstaff House

$25
The Rendezvous (formerly The Coop) in Columbia Falls, Montana

Justin Harris and The Pocket Aces at The Rendezvous

The Rendezvous (formerly The Coop) 810 1st Avenue West, Columbia Falls

Catch Justin Harris and The Pocket Aces from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm Thursday at The Rendezvous (formerly known as "The Coop," in Columbia Falls

Free

FRIDAY, August 9

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River View Bar at Lake Baked in Bigfork, Montana

Jamie Wyman Band at River View Bar

River View Bar 191 Mill Street, Bigfork

Jamie Wyman Band at River View Bar in Bigfork Friday from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Free
Longstaff House in Missoula, Montana

Melissa Carper at Longstaff House

Longstaff House 601 Longstaff Street, Missoula

Melissa Carper and her band play old-time mountain music at Missoula's Longstaff House 7:00 pm to 9:30 pm Friday August 9

$30
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

SATURDAY, August 10

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XXXXs on Higgins Avenue in Downtown Missoula, Montana
Event Series 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 4 thru October 26 (8:00 am to 12:30 pm) and Tuesdays June 4 thru September 24 (5:00 pm to 7:00 pm)

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Clark Fork River Market Saturdays in Downtown Missoula, Montana
Event Series Clark Fork River Market

Clark Fork River Market

Riverside Parking Lot (original market location) 225 Pattee Street, Missoula

The Clark Fork River Market returns to its original location for 2024 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 4 thru September 28, and 9:00 am to 1:00 pm October 5 thru October 26

Free
Missoula People's Market
Event Series 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 4 thru September 28 at the corner of Pine & Higgins in Downtown Missoula, Montana

Free

Cruisin’ By The Bay in Polson

Main Street Polson Main Street, Polson

Cruisin' By The Bay car show by Mission Valley Cruisers in Polson Saturday from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm

$25
Ravalli County Museum in Hamilton, Montana

Bubble Wands at Ravalli County Museum

Ravalli County Museum 205 Bedford Street, Hamilton

Bubble Wands at Ravalli County Museum in Hamilton Saturday from 10:00 am to Noon

Free
Marshall Mountain park in Missoula, Montana

Celebrate Marshall Mountain Park Day

Marshall Mountain Park 5250 Marshall Canyon Road, Missoula

Celebrate Missoula's newest park and open space at Marshall Mountain Park Day 11:00 am to 3:30 pm Saturday

Free
The Rustic Hut in Florence, Montana

Parts and Labor at The Rustic Hut

The Rustic Hut 5415 US Hwy 93 South, Florence

A staple to the Bitterroot Valley, Parts and Labor return to The Rustic Hut in Florence for a night of classic rock and country - starting at 8:30 pm Saturday, August 10

Free
The Sunrise Saloon and Casino, Missoula Montana

Jaden Decker’s “Movin’ On” Tour at The Sunrise Saloon

Sunrise Saloon and Casino 1101 Strand Avenue, Missoula

Rising young country star Jaden Decker makes a stop at The Sunrise Saloon in Missoula on his Movin’ On Tour, with support from Joe Martinez on Saturday, August 10 at 9:30 pm

Free

SUNDAY, August 11

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Seeley Lake Montana Sunday Market
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Seeley Lake Sunday Market

Seeley Lake Sunday Market 3150 Hwy 83 North, Seeley Lake

Enjoy the Seeley Lake Sunday Market from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm Sundays from Memorial Day Weekend (June 16) through Labor Day Weekend (September 1) at the Seeley Lake Community Foundation

Free
Draught Works in Missoula, Montana

Russ Nasset at Draught Works

Draught Works 915 Toole Avenue, Missoula

Russ Nasset brings his own brand of Montana honkytonk to Draught Works' murphy stage for your Sunday evening enjoyment from 5:00 to 7:00 pm.

Free
Caras Park in Downtown Missoula, Montana

20th Annual Missoula Symphony in the Park at Caras Park

Caras Park, Missoula MT 123 Carousel Dr, Missoula

Come out for a lovely summer Sunday evening, and the 20th Annual Missoula Symphony in the Park at 7:00 pm on August 11 at Caras Park in Downtown Missoula

Free

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!

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