Weekend PICKS: Thursday, July 11th thru Sunday, July 14th
It’s hot, hot, hot! The MUG has compiled the 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!
Missoula Downtown Partnership’s Downtown Tonight is happening from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm Thursday at Caras Park featuring local food trucks, vendors and live music.
You can take the kiddos to a grade-schoolers’ performance of “Rapunzel” at 4:00 pm and 6:00 pm on Friday at Missoula Children’s Theatre.
Logjam Presents has a music-packed weekend! Melissa Etheridge and Jewel pair up for a sold-out Thursday night concert at the KettleHouse Amphitheater in Bonner. On Friday, Blitzen Trapper performs with Louisa Stancioff opening at The Wilma in Downtown Missoula. Ziggy Marley with Lettuce will be at the KettleHouse Amphitheater on Saturday. On Sunday evening, Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit with special guest Adeem the Artist will perform at KettleHouse Amphitheater.
Sapphire Lutheran Homes’ Free Summer Concert Series wraps up with “British Export” – an excellent Beatles tribute live outdoor show, from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Friday in Hamilton.
Up in Whitefish, Outriders present the Under the Big Sky Music Festival, Rodeo & Roundup happening all weekend from Friday thru Sunday at Big Sky Mountain Ranch.
The Mission Valley Cruisers host their 3rd annual Beers & Gears Car Show 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm Friday at Ronan Cooperative Brewery. The next day, the 406 Cruisers / Hot Rods club have their Cool Summer Nights Car Show & Swap Meet at the Lakeside Motel & Resort / Trout Creek Park from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Saturday.
Sign up for the Big Sky Challenge Hike to benefit the Brain Injury Alliance of Montana at 8:00 am Saturday at Snowbowl in Missoula.
Bicycle road racing returns to Montana with the 2024 Pintler Classic Road Race starting at 10:00 am & finishing in Philipsburg on Saturday.
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!
Some frosty tropical beverages might be just the ticket to help cool you down at the 5th Annual Northwest Margarita Fest 1:00 pm to 7:00 pm Saturday at Downtown Missoula’s Caras Park. With the sweltering heat, they could not have picked a better time for this event to be happening.
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 Independence Day 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. Stay cool, and wear sunscreen!
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.
Summer, summer, summertime
Time to sit back and unwind
– “Summertime” / DJ Jazzy Jeff and The Fresh Prince
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THURSDAY, July 11
Saturday Sidewalk Signing with author Lya Badgley at Fact & Fiction Bookstore
Fact & Fiction 220 N. Higgins Avenue, MissoulaMeet Lya Badgley, author of "The Worth of a Ruby" during a Sidewalk Book Signing at Fact & Fiction Bookstore in Downtown Missoula 11:00 am to 2:00 pm on Saturday, July 6
Anaconda Community Market
Anaconda Community Market 100 Main Street, AnacondaAnaconda Community Market 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm Thursdays on Downtown Anaconda's Main Street, from July 11 to September 5
Ronan Farmers Market
Ronan Visitors Center 155-199 US Hwy 93, RonanStop 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
Orchard Homes Farmers Market
Orchard Homes Country Life Club 2537 S. 3rd Street West, MissoulaOrchard Homes Farmers Market 4:30 pm to 7:00 pm Thursdays at the Orchard Homes Country Life Club in Missoula
Columbia Falls Community Market
Columbia Falls Community Market 165 Veteran Drive, Columbia FallsThe Columbia Falls Community Market from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm each Thursday from May 16 thru September 26. Watch our Facebook page for local music artists playing each week!
ThursdayFest at Northwest Montana History Museum
Northwest Montana History Museum 124 2nd Avenue E, KalispellThursdayFest at Northwest Montana History Museum in Kalispell Thursday beginning at 5:00 pm
Downtown Tonight – Thursdays at Caras Park
Caras Park, Missoula MT 123 Carousel Dr, MissoulaMissoula Downtown Partnership presents Downtown Tonight from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm Thursdays from June 6 to August 29 at Caras Park featuring local food trucks, vendors and live music
Imagine Ireland at Imagine Nation
Imagine Nation Brewing 1151 W. Broadway Street, MissoulaImagine Ireland at Imagine Nation Brewing in Missoula Thursday from 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm
Thursday Trivia Night at Conflux Taphouse
Conflux Taphouse 200 E. Main Street, MissoulaArrive early for Trivia Thursday starting at 6:00 pm at Conflux Taphouse in Downtown Missoula
Thursday Night Jazz at The Old Post
The Old Post Pub 103 W. Spruce Street, MissoulaLive Jazz with Chuck Florence, David Horgan and Beth Lo at 6:00 pm every Thursday at The Old Post in Downtown Missoula
Open Mic Night every Thursday with Colton Sea at Craggy Range Bar & Grill
Craggy Range - Whitefish 10 Central Avenue, WhitefishFill up your Thursday night with Colton Sea hosting weekly Open Mic from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm at Craggy Range Bar & Grill in Whitefish
Tommy Edwards Sr. at River View Bar
River View Bar 191 Mill Street, BigforkTommy Edwards Sr at River View Bar in Bigfork Thursday from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
TNR / Thursday Night MTB Ride Missoula – Snowbowl Beargrass Hwy to Point Six
Montana Snowbowl Ski & Summer Resort 1700 Snow Bowl Road, MissoulaMeet up with TNR at 6:00 pm just outside the parking lot gate at Montana Snowbowl for a Thursday Night MTB Ride up Beargrass Hwy to Point Six
Trivia Night Thursdays at Iron Griz
Iron Griz: American Bistro 515 South Avenue E., MissoulaBring your brainy-est friends to sign up for Trivia Night Thursdays at 7:00 pm at the Iron Griz: American Bistro in Missoula
Thursday Trivia Night at Waters Edge Winery & Bistro
Waters Edge Winery 2593 Hwy 2 East, KalispellIf 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
Tell Us Something / UM Creative Pulse Summer Graduate Program at Bonner Park
Bonner Park Bandshell, 1600 Ronald Avenue, Missoula, MT 59801 1600 Ronald Avenue, MissoulaTell Us Something and the University of Montana present an evening of storytelling featuring six graduate students from the Creative Pulse Summer Graduate Program at 7:00 pm Thursday, July 11 at Missoula's Bonner Park
Rock the Dock Concert Series 2024 at KwaTaqNuk Resort & Casino
KwaTaqNuk Resort & Casino 49708 US Hwy 93, PolsonRock the Dock Concert Series 2024 at KwaTaqNuk Resort & Casino in Polson Thursdays and Fridays from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Country Dance Night Thursdays at The Rustic Hut
The Rustic Hut 5415 US Hwy 93 South, FlorenceCountry Dance Night every Thursday with free lessons at 7:00 pm and DJ & Dancing at The Rustic Hut in Florence
Margo Cilker with Junior at the ZACC
Zootown Arts Community Center 216 W. Main Street, MissoulaMargo Cilker with Junior at the ZACC in Missoula Thursday at 7:00 pm
Melissa Etheridge with Jewel at KettleHouse Amphitheater (SOLD OUT)
KettleHouse Amphitheater 605 Cold Smoke Lane, BonnerLogjam Presents welcomes Melissa Etheridge & Jewel for a (SOLD OUT) live concert performance at the KettleHouse Amphitheater in Bonner on Thursday, July 11
Thursday Night Trivia at the Union Club
Union Club Bar & Grill 208 E. Main Street, MissoulaEvery 2nd Thursday Night Trivia at the Union Club in Missoula beginning at 8:30 pm
Droptines Live at Monk’s
Monk's Bar 221 Ryman Street, MissoulaDroptines live at Monk's in Missoula Thursday from 8:00 pm to Midnight
Karaoke with DJ Nite Wolf at The Dark Horse Bar
Dark Horse Bar 1805 Regent Street, MissoulaGrab that mic and rock on with your bad self with Karaoke hosted by DJ Nite Wolf at The Dark Horse Bar!
FRIDAY, July 12
Polson Farmers Market Cooperative
Downtown Polson (in front of Cove Deli) 11 3rd Avenue West, PolsonStop by the Polson Farmers Market Co-op in front of the Cove Deli in Downtown Polson, open from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm Fridays from May 3 thru October 11
Rapunzel at Missoula Children’s Theatre
Missoula Children's Theatre 200 N. Adams, MissoulaRapunzel at 4:00 pm and 6:00 pm on Friday, June 21 and Friday, July 12 at Missoula Children's Theatre
Plains Friday Farmers Market
Plains Friday Farmers Market 200 W. Railroad Avenue, PlainsThe Plains Friday Farmers Market happens 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm weekly Fridays from June 7 thru October 18 at 200 W. Railroad Avenue in Plains, Montana
3rd annual Beers & Gears Car Show at Ronan Cooperative Brewery
Ronan Cooperative Brewery 23 4th Avenue SW, RonanMission Valley Cruisers have the 3rd annual Beers & Gears car show 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm Friday, July 12 at Ronan Cooperative Brewery
Outriders present Under the Big Sky Music Festival, Rodeo & Roundup at Big Mountain Ranch
Big Mountain Ranch 1876 Voerman Road, WhitefishUnder the Big Sky Music Festival, Rodeo & Roundup happens all weekend from Friday, July 12 thru Sunday, July 14 at Big Sky Mountain Ranch in Whitefish
Mission Falls Market in St. Ignatius
Good Old Days Pavilion 32670 US-93, St. IgnatiusThe Mission Falls Market is at the Good Old Days Pavilion just off Hwy 93 in St. Ignatius, and is open from 4:30 pm to 7:30 pm Fridays from May 17 thru September 27
Dearly Departed: Live at Glacier Brewing Company
Glacier Brewing 610 10th St E, PolsonDearly Departed: Live at Glacier Brewing Company in Polson Friday from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Big Sky City Lights at River View Bar
River View Bar 191 Mill Street, BigforkBig Sky City Lights at River View Bar in Bigfork Friday beginning at 6:00 pm
Montana 200 at Mission Valley Super Oval
Mission Valley Super Oval 1113 North Reservoir Rd, PolsonMontana 200 at Mission Valley Super Oval in Polson Friday at 6:00 pm
Rapunzel at Missoula Children’s Theatre
Missoula Children's Theatre 200 N. Adams, MissoulaRapunzel at 4:00 pm and 6:00 pm on Friday, June 21 and Friday, July 12 at Missoula Children's Theatre
Big Sky Lights at Ten Spoon Vineyard + Winery
Ten Spoon Vineyard + Winery 4175 Rattlesnake Drive, MissoulaBig Sky Lights at Ten Spoon Vineyard + Winery in Missoula Friday from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Blitzen Trapper with Louisa Stancioff at The Wilma
The Wilma Theater 131 Higgins Avenue, MissoulaBlitzen Trapper with Louisa Stancioff at The Wilma in Missoula Friday beginning at 7:00 pm
Turtle Mountain live at Andy’s Crafthouse
Andy's Crafthouse 8030 MT Hwy 35, BigforkTurtle Mountain live at Andy's Crafthouse in Bigfork Friday at 7:00 pm
“British Export” A Tribute to the Beatles at Sapphire Lutheran Homes
Sapphire Lutheran Homes Campus 501 N. 10th Street, Hamilton"British Export" A Tribute to the Beatles at Sapphire Lutheran Homes in Hamilton Friday from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Music Talent Jam, Open Mic & Karaoke Friday Nights at Kegler’s Pub in Ravalli Fun Center
Ravalli Fun Center 300 Skeels Avenue, HamiltonKeglers Pub & Casino hosts Music Talent Jam, Open Mic and Karaoke Friday Nights from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm in the Ravalli Fun Center in Hamilton - come sing your heart out!
Rock the Dock Concert Series 2024 at KwaTaqNuk Resort & Casino
KwaTaqNuk Resort & Casino 49708 US Hwy 93, PolsonRock the Dock Concert Series 2024 at KwaTaqNuk Resort & Casino in Polson Thursdays and Fridays from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Karaoke Night at The Jack Saloon
The Jack Saloon 7000 Graves Creek Road, LoloKaraoke Night with Kaleidoscope Entertainment at The Jack Saloon in Lolo every Friday night from 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm
Andrew Sweeney at Diamond R Guest Ranch of Spotted Bear
Diamond R Guest Ranch of Spotted Bear 9001 South Fork Road Est, Martin CityAndrew Sweeney at Diamond R Guest Ranch of Spotted Bear in Woods Bay Friday at 7:30 pm
Tim Finley live at Max’s
Max's Market 125 Village Lane, BigforkTim Finley live at Max's in Bigfork Friday at 7:30 pm
Trivia Friday at Plains American Legion Post 129
American Legion Post 129 450 Railroad Avenue, ParadiseTrivia every other Friday starting at 8:00 pm at American Legion Post 129 in Paradise, Montana
Crazy for You at Bigfork Center for the Performing Arts
Bigfork Center for the Performing Arts 526 Electric Avenue, BigforkCrazy for You at Bigfork Center for the Performing Arts beginning June 1st through August 15
Karaoke at The Sitting Duck
The Sitting Duck 15265 Montana Highway 35, BigforkKaraoke at 9:00 pm every Friday & Saturday at The Sitting Duck on Flathead Lake's Woods Bay in Bigfork
Karaoke with DJ Nite Wolf at The Dark Horse Bar
Dark Horse Bar 1805 Regent Street, MissoulaGrab that mic and rock on with your bad self with Karaoke hosted by DJ Nite Wolf at The Dark Horse Bar!
Loki Karaoke Fridays at The Sportspage Bowl Grill & Lounge
The Sportspage Bowl Grill & Lounge 101 Heritage Lane, PolsonSign up for Loki Karaoke starting at 10:00 pm Friday at The Sportspage Bowl Grill & Lounge in Polson
SATURDAY, July 13
Big Sky Challenge Hike at Snowbowl
Montana Snowbowl Ski & Summer Resort 1700 Snow Bowl Road, MissoulaSign up for the Big Sky Challenge Hike to benefit the Brain Injury Alliance of Montana at 8:00 am on Saturday, July 13 at Snowbowl in Missoula
Missoula Farmers’ Market
XXXXs on Higgins 531 N. Higgins Avenue, MissoulaThe 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)
Clark Fork River Market
Riverside Parking Lot (original market location) 225 Pattee Street, MissoulaThe 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
Hamilton Farmers Market Cooperative
Bedford Building / Hamilton City Hall 2nd & Bedford, HamiltonThe Hamilton Farmers Market Co-op runs 9:00 am to 12:30 pm each Saturday from May 4 thru October 26 in Downtown Hamilton
Kalispell Farmers Market
Flathead Valley Community College 777 Grandville Drive, KalispellVisit the Kalispell Farmers Market at Flathead Valley Community College every Saturday from May 4 through October 12, from 9:00 am to 12:30 pm
Higgins Lot Alternative Market
Higgins Lot Downtown Missoula 420 Higgins Avenue, MissoulaHiggins Lot Alternative Market happens every Saturday from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm in Downtown Missoula from May 4 thru October 26
Missoula People’s Market
Missoula People's Market East Pine Street & North Higgins Avenue, MissoulaThe 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
Stevensville Harvest Valley Farmers Market
Stevensville Harvest Valley Farmers Market 301 Main Street, StevensvilleThe Stevensville Harvest Valley Farmers Market runs 9:00 am to 2:00 pm Saturdays on Stevi's Main Street from May 4 thru October 5
Cool Summer Nights Car Show & Swap Meet at Trout Creek Park
Lakeside Motel & Resort 2955 MT-200, Trout Creek406 Cruisers / Hot Rods club holds their Cool Summer Nights Car Show & Swap Meet at the Lakeside Motel & Resort / Trout Creek Park 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Saturday, July 13
Hot Springs MT Farmers Market
Hot Springs Town Park 117 Spring Street South, Hot SpringsHot Springs MT Farmers Market from 9:30 am to 1:00 pm Saturdays May 25 thru September 28
2024 Pintler Classic Road Race in Philipsburg – Montana State Road Championship
Philipsburg Town Park 403 Airport Road, PhilipsburgBicycle Road Racing returns to Montana with the 2024 Pintler Classic Road Race starting & finishing in Philipsburg on Saturday, July 13
Outriders present Under the Big Sky Music Festival, Rodeo & Roundup at Big Mountain Ranch
Big Mountain Ranch 1876 Voerman Road, WhitefishUnder the Big Sky Music Festival, Rodeo & Roundup happens all weekend from Friday, July 12 thru Sunday, July 14 at Big Sky Mountain Ranch in Whitefish
Northwest Margarita Fest at Caras Park
Caras Park, Missoula MT 123 Carousel Dr, MissoulaUnleash your festive spirit at the 5th Annual Northwest Margarita Fest 1:00 pm to 7:00 pm Saturday, July 13 at Downtown Missoula's Caras Park
Montana 200 at Mission Valley Super Oval
Mission Valley Super Oval 1113 North Reservoir Rd, PolsonMontana 200 at Mission Valley Super Oval in Polson Friday at 6:00 pm
The Pesky Varmints at Draught Works
Draught Works 915 Toole Avenue, MissoulaRichie Reinholdt and Aaron Jennings are The Pesky Varmints, and they'll be playing live on the murphy stage at Missoula's Draught Works 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm on Saturday, July 13
Naturally 7 at The Daly Mansion
The Daly Mansion 251 Eastside Hwy, HamiltonA'capella / vocal group Naturally 7 returns to perform at Daly Mansion in Hamilton at 7:00 pm Saturday, July 13
Ryan and Beth Millick at The Jack Saloon
The Jack Saloon 7000 Graves Creek Road, LoloCheck out the duo of Ryan and Beth Millick from 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm Saturday, July 13 at The Jack Saloon in Lolo
Ziggy Marley with Lettuce at KettleHouse Amphitheater
KettleHouse Amphitheater 605 Cold Smoke Lane, BonnerLogjam Presents welcomes Ziggy Marley for a live performance with special guest Lettuce on the Circle of Peace 2024 Tour at the KettleHouse Amphitheater in Bonner on Saturday, July 13
Justin Harris and The Pocket Aces at The Sunrise Saloon
Sunrise Saloon and Casino 1101 Strand Avenue, MissoulaJustin Harris and The Pocket Aces bring original songs and plenty of classic country to Missoula's Sunrise Saloon and Casino Saturday, July 13 at 9:00 pm
SUNDAY, July 14
Seeley Lake Sunday Market
Seeley Lake Sunday Market 3150 Hwy 83 North, Seeley LakeEnjoy 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
Outriders present Under the Big Sky Music Festival, Rodeo & Roundup at Big Mountain Ranch
Big Mountain Ranch 1876 Voerman Road, WhitefishUnder the Big Sky Music Festival, Rodeo & Roundup happens all weekend from Friday, July 12 thru Sunday, July 14 at Big Sky Mountain Ranch in Whitefish
Mike Johnston at The Jack Saloon
The Jack Saloon 7000 Graves Creek Road, LoloHave a relaxing Sunday afternoon while Mike Johnston performs live on the back patio of The Jack Saloon up Graves Creek Road in Lolo at 2:00 pm
Open Mic Sunday Night hosted by Colton Sea at Bias Brewing
Bias Brewing 412 Main Street, KalispellOpen Mic hosted by Colton Sea at Bias Brewing in Kalispell from starting at 5:00 pm every Sunday
Bluegrass Jam hosted by Ten Cent Mule at Imagine Nation Brewing
Imagine Nation Brewing 1151 W. Broadway Street, MissoulaTen Cent Mule hosts the monthly Bluegrass Jam on the second Sunday each month from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Imagine Nation Brewing in Missoula
Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit with special guest Adeem the Artist at KettleHouse Amphitheater
KettleHouse Amphitheater 605 Cold Smoke Lane, BonnerLogjam Presents welcomes back Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit for a live performance with special guest Adeem the Artist at the KettleHouse Amphitheater in Bonner on Sunday, July 14
Salsa 406! Latin Night at the Dark Horse Bar
Dark Horse Bar 1805 Regent Street, MissoulaLearn & 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
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!