Weekend PICKS: Thursday, September 23rd thru Sunday, September 26th
Tami Hubbard
Posted On September 23, 2021
Well, hello fall! What about that solstice moon we just had, and spectacular weather looking spectacular all the way through the upcoming weekend – we’ll take it.
There are only a couple weekends left for many of the surrounding area’s farmers markets – pick up the fall bounty while you can. With the leaves beginning to turn colors, we’re entering the sweet spot for getting out on the trails – Saturday is National Public Lands Day; if you’re not hiking or mountain biking or hunting or fishing or volunteering this weekend, you ain’t Montanan.
Logjam is kicking off fall with a couple big shows – Lake Street Dive at the Kettlehouse Ampitheater on Thursday (with Shakewell opening), and the amazing Pink Floyd tribute band Pinky and The Floyd will get you comfortably numb Friday at The Wilma. The annual Oktoberfest festival is happening daily through Saturday in Whitefish.
The MUG is here with all the happenings this weekend around Missoula, and up the Bitterroot and Flathead valleys. There’s live local music all over the place – some 55 local music shows if you know where to look (right here!) Get out and enjoy our area farmers markets, bars & restaurants with Montana grown / made food and beverages. Sing a karaoke song, or catch a comedy show. Enjoy safely and responsibly.
Please note that events are subject to cancellation or change at the last minute. Be sure to check the event links to confirm your plans.
“”Life starts all over again when it gets crisp in the fall.”
– F. Scott Fitzgerald
THURSDAY, September 23
Thursday, September 23
4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Ronan Farmers Market
155-199 US Hwy 93, Ronan, Montana
(at the Ronan Visitors Center)
Thursdays through October 14, 2021
Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/RonanFarmersMarket
Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/ronanfarmersmarket/
Thursday, September 23
4:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Orchard Homes Farmers Market
Orchard Homes Country Life Club
2537 S. 3rd Street West, Missoula, Montana
Thursday evenings through September 30
Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/OrchardHomesFarmersMarket/
Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/orchardhomesmarket/
Thursday, September 23
5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Columbia Falls Community Market
830 1st Ave West, Columbia Falls, Montana
Thursdays through September 30, 2021
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/columbiafallscommunitymarket/
Website www.cfcommunitymarket.com
Thursday, September 23
5:00 pm
Flat Black
Columbia Falls Community Market
830 1st Ave West, Columbia Falls, Montana
Thursday, September 23
5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Imagine Ireland
Imagine Nation Brewing Co.
1151 W Broadway Street, Missoula, Montana
Thursday, September 23
6:00 pm
Thursday Night Mountain Bike Ride Missoula
Missoula, Montana
This week we’ll ride ride the Three Larch trail in the Rattlesnake. Meet at the Mount Jumbo Saddle Trailhead.
Trailforks – MTBM Three Larch Sidewinder Route
See you out there!
Thursday, September 23
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Sacred Waters Trivia
Sacred Waters Brewing Company
3250 U.S. Highway 2 East Kalispell, Montana
It’s always a packed house so be sure to arrive early to snag a table and, most importantly, a beer! Max 6 people per team. No phones. Just those brains! Top three teams win beer money. See you there!
1st place team: $30 gift card
2nd place team: $20 gift card
3rd place team: $10 gift card
Thursday, September 23
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Dan Henry
Draught Works Brewery
915 Toole Avenue, Missoula, Montana
Dan Henry is a Montana-born musician whose love of music and passion for entertaining has helped him carve out a living playing across Montana, with a vision of taking his show across the country. Mr. Henry has constructed his one-man band by combining his guitar with the bluesy sounds of harmonica and his unique vocal stylings. With this combination, Mr. Henry is able to cover a wide variety of genres from reggae and blues to rock, country, and folk. Dan Henry also has a wealth of original music spiced with hints of blues, folk, and country.
Thursday, September 23
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Rippy Dippy and the Hidden Hippies
Highlander Brewing
200 International Dr, Missoula, Montana
Thursday, September 23
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Colton and Dan Duo
MontaVino Winery
38 1st Avenue E, Suite D. Kalispell, Montana
Thursday, September 23
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Smarty Pants Trivia
Waters Edge Winery
2593 Hwy 2 East, Ste #8
Kalispell, MT 59901
Smarty Pants Trivia night at Waters Edge Winery & Bistro!
Challenge your mind in this fun game that gets everyone involved.
Enjoy great food & amazing wine while you ponder life’s head scratching questions!
Music is involved too, so brush up. Win and get your name up on our Smarty Pants Wall of Fame!
Brought to you by Waters Edge Winery & David Crismore & Co.
Thursday, September 23
6:30 pm
Big Sky Film Series presents BECOMING COUSTEAU
Zootown Arts Community Center
216 W. Main St., Missoula, Montana
Adventurer, filmmaker, inventor, author, unlikely celebrity and conservationist: For over four decades, Jacques-Yves Cousteau and his explorations under the ocean became synonymous with a love of science and the natural world. As he learned to protect the environment, he brought the whole world with him, sounding alarms more than 50 years ago about the warming seas and our planet’s vulnerability. In BECOMING COUSTEAU, from National Geographic Documentary Films, two-time Academy Award®-nominated filmmaker LIZ GARBUS takes an inside look at Cousteau and his life, his iconic films and inventions, and the experiences that made him the 20th century’s most unique and renowned environmental voice — and the man who inspired generations to protect the Earth.
While admission is FREE, we highly recommend you reserve a ticket in advance as seating is limited to maximize our ability to put on a safe event. Masks are required for attendees for all ZACC Show Room events at this time. Masks may be removed for beverage consumption, but we ask that they please be worn at any time when not actively drinking. For further information, accessibility, and inquiries please visit https://www.zootownarts.org/meet-the-zacc/about/
Major support for the Big Sky Film Series is generously provided by our friends at Bob Ward’s Sports & Outdoors!
Thursday, September 23
6:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Big Sky City Lights
Gunsight Saloon
624 Nucleus Avenue, Columbia Falls, Montana
Thursday, September 23
6:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Tommy Edwards
Buffalo Saloon
5 Sway Way, Bigfork, Montana
Thursday, September 23
6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Revival Comedy Night At Ten Spoon
Ten Spoon Vineyard + Winery
4175 Rattlesnake Drive, Missoula, Montana
Ten Spoon Vineyard and Revival Comedy are so excited bring you an hour of stand-up comedy at the winery. Bring snacks, bring a friend, and have some wine and pizza while you listen to jokes. We also have a super amazing line-up, including:
Ferd Po
Alex Kaufman
Duane Raider
and hosted by Sarah Aswell
Whether the event is inside or outside on the lawn will depend upon the weather—we will announce that as the date get closer.
Here are the basic details:
$5 to see the show / pay at the door
Wine Bar opens at 4:30 PM
Comedy starts at 6:30 PM
Wine with ID
Pizza served from 5 PM to 8 PM
SPECIAL: 4:30-6:30, two glasses of wine and a pizza for $39.
As always: double punches on wine cards on Thursdays! All ages, but there’s *very adult language and content*. We are not responsible for explaining to your kids what hand jobs and LSD are. If you can think they can play in the sandbox and tune out the comedy, that’s great!
Masks are not required at the winery, though they are heavily recommended if you are not vaccinated.
NEW
You can call ahead to order your pizza so that it will be ready when you arrive: (406) 549-8703This show has wheelchair accessible seating. For other accessibility questions or requests, call or text Sarah at 508-254-5379.
Thursday, September 23
6:30 pm – 11:00 pm
Lake Street Dive with Shakewell
KettleHouse Amphitheater
605 Cold Smoke Lane, Bonner, Montana
Tickets and more info: https://bit.ly/3yQhbsp
Shakewell is a seven-piece musical brotherhood of lifelong friends and collaborators, all hailing from Western Montana.
Thursday, September 23
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Josh Farmer
Cranky Sam Public House
233 W. Main Street, Missoula, Montana
Thursday, September 23
Gates will open at 5:30 pm for the 7:00 pm show
Clue the Movie at Centerfield Cinema
Ogren Park Allegiance Field
700 Cregg Lane, Missoula, Montana
The Missoula PaddleHeads, in conjunction with The Roxy Theater have announced a partnership to host Centerfield Cinema, a movie series at Ogren Park Allegiance Field. Stadium gates will open at 5:30 p.m. for the 7:00 p.m. showing. Tickets are available to purchase in advance from the PaddleHeads website (https://www.milb.com/missoula/ballpark/centerfield-cinema) or the night of each showing at the Ogren Park Allegiance Field box office.
Clue: Based on the popular board game, this comedy begins at a dinner party hosted by Mr. Boddy (Lee Ving), where he admits to blackmailing his visitors. These guests, who have been given aliases, are Mrs. Peacock (Eileen Brennan), Miss Scarlet (Lesley Ann Warren), Mr. Green (Michael McKean), Professor Plum (Christopher Lloyd), Mrs. White (Madeline Kahn) and Col. Mustard (Martin Mull). When Boddy turns up murdered, all are suspects, and together they try to figure out who is the killer.
All Centerfield Cinema tickets are for sale HERE. No tickets sold by The Roxy Theater.
Thursday, September 23
7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Music in the Sound Garden – Sax Appeal
The Roxy Theater
718 S Higgins Avenue, Missoula, Montana
The band consists of Kiavash Adibzadeh (Keyboardist), and Lhanna Writesel (Saxophonist). We play a variety genres of music from R&B to Classical/Contemporary, and everything in between.
Thursday, September 23
7:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Thursty Ear Live Music – Kyle Curtis Trio
Stave & Hoop
223 N Higgins Ave, Missoula, Montana
The Kyle Curtis Trio is bringing a fresh take on jazz music from the University of Montana to the heart of downtown Missoula. Comprised of Kyle Curtis (p), Kyler Rebich (b), and Connor Racicot (d), the trio resonates creativity, hard work, and passion. With members of other groups in town (The Fertile Crescent, Cosmic Sans, Saint Vairde), they are ready to bring their skills to the creative and unrestrained environment of the piano trio. Years of experience in a massive variety of styles have prepared this trio to offer a raw and contemporary jazz experience for all listeners. No cover.
Thursday, September 23
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Brian Thurber
Montana Bonfire
15300 MT-35, Woods Bay, Montana
Come Eat, Drink, Gather at Montana Bonfire with great entertainment, crafted cocktails and farm to table dining!
Thursday is Trivia (7:30 pm to 8:30 pm) and Karaoke (8:30 pm to 12 Midnight) at Eagles Lodge in Missoula
Thursday, September 23
Trivia 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm / Karaoke 8:30 pm – 12:00 am
Hosted by Pro DJ Entertainment
Eagles Lodge
2420 South Ave W, Missoula, Montana
Thursday, September 23
9:00 pm – 2:00 am
Karaoke w/DJ Nite Wolf
Sunrise Saloon and Casino
1101 Strand Ave, Missoula, Montana
Thursday, September 23
5:00 pm
Oktoberfest Whitefish Montana
Great Northern Bar & Grill
27 Central Avenue, Whitefish, Montana
Please Note — Oktoberfesting is an inexact science. Our schedule is subject to change, so don’t pin your hopes & dreams, bet the farm, and/or plan your vacation around that fact that the scheduled events will take place at the exact times as stated. It is, at best, a rough estimate.
Thursday, September 23 … at The Great Northern Bar & Grill
5:00 pm Oktoberfest officially opens!
Local’s Night – Flathead residents get their first beer on us!
5:30 pm Back by popular demand – The Europa Band
6:15 pm Keg-Tapping Ceremonies & the arrival of the Oktoberfest Hop Queen
German folk dancing with Schuhplattler Gruppe Alpenrose
Men’s Stein-Holding Contest
6:45 pm Polka, Oom-pah, & more by Europa
7:45 pm Men’s Log-Sawing Contest
Ladies’ Stein-Holding Contest
8:15 pm Great dance music by Europa
9:00 pm Schuhplattler Gruppe Alpenrose hits the dance floor!
Ladies’ Log-Sawing
Men’s Stein-Holding
9:30 pm More music by The Europa Band
Thursday, September 23
10:00 pm
DNCE PRTY
The Badlander
208 Ryman Street, Missoula, Montana
Every damn Thursday – DNCE PRTY – 21+//$3 with DJs TRX & Mic Mercury
FRIDAY, September 24
Friday mornings 9 am to 1 pm, through October 8th
Friday, September 24
9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Polson Farmers Market
11 3rd Avenue West, Polson, Montana
(in front of the Cove Deli)
Friday mornings through October 8, 2021
Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/Polson-Farmers-Market-183060625074824/
Website
http://polsonfarmersmarket.com/
Friday, September 24
5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Mission Falls Market
339 Mountain View Drive, Saint Ignatius, Montana
Fridays through September 24, 2021
Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/missionfallsmarket
Friday, September 24
5:00 pm
Oktoberfest Whitefish Montana
Casey’s Whitefish
101 Central Ave, Whitefish, Montana
Please Note — Oktoberfesting is an inexact science. Our schedule is subject to change, so don’t pin your hopes & dreams, bet the farm, and/or plan your vacation around that fact that the scheduled events will take place at the exact times as stated. It is, at best, a rough estimate.
5:00 pm Oktoberfest Bigtop & Beer Garden open!
5:30 pm Great Oktoberfest music by Europa
6:15 pm German folk dancing with Schuhplattler Gruppe Alpenrose
Men’s Stein-Holding Contest
Ladies’ Stein-Holding Contest
7:00 pm Music by The Europa Band
7:45 pm 2021 Oktoberfest Hop Queen Pageant — Round 1
Men’s Stein-Holding Contest
8:15 pm Polka, waltzes, oom-pah and more by Europa
9:00 pm Schuhplattler Gruppe Alpenrose hits the dance floor!
Men’s & Ladies’ Log-Sawing Contest
9:30 pm Music by The Europa Band
Friday, September 24
5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Don Caverly
Sacred Waters Brewing Co.
3250 U.S. Hwy 2 E, Kalispell, Montana
Friday, September 24
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Live Music with Steve Eckels
Bias Brewing
409 1st Avenue East, Kalispell, Montana
Friday, September 24
6:00 pm
Mary Place and Blue Moon
Rivers Edge Steakhouse
168 S Frontage Rd E, Alberton, Montana
Friday, September 24
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
The Sundogs
Ten Spoon Vineyard + Winery
4175 Rattlesnake Drive, Missoula, Montana
Take a short drive up Missoula’s Rattlesnake neighborhood to enjoy some superb wines, delish artisanal pizza from Andy’s outdoor coal-fired oven, plus live music! Grab some friends and head to this wonderful venue and enjoy the beauty of the lower Rattlesnake. Dig it! A small $5.00 cover charge is in place.
Wine at 4, Pizza at 5, and Music at 6 pm.
This is an absolutely stunning outdoor venue, with acres of space, a beautifully maintained landscape (with vineyard) and especially kid-friendly.
Friday, September 24
6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Rocky Mountain Band
MontaVino Winery
38 1st Avenue E, Suite D. Kalispell, Montana
Order your dinner for delivery, bring a picnic or create your own charcuterie from the many yummy treats MontaVino has to choose from.
Friday, September 24
6:00 pm
Tommy Edwards
The Garden Bar
451 Electric Ave, Bigfork, Montana
Friday, September 24
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Chad Pickett
Cranky Sam Public House
233 West Main, Missoula, Montana
Friday, September 24
7:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Sammy Burrous BLACKLISTED
Rustic Hut
5341 US Highway 93 S, Florence, Montana
Friday, September 24
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Kevin Van Dort
The Lodge at Whitefish Lake
1380 Wisconsin Avenue, Whitefish, Montana
Friday, September 24
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Hannah King
Waters Edge Winery Kalispell
2593 Highway 2 East #8, Kalispell, Montana
Friday, September 24
7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Transcendental Express and Icarus Phoenix! With Riley James
Free Cycles
732 S 1st St W, Missoula, Montana
Outdoor show and celebration. Doors at 6:30, music starts at 7:30.
$10 a the door!
7:00 pm Riley
8:00 pm Icarus ft. Drew Danburry
9:00 pm Trancendental Express
POSTPONEDFriday, September 24
7:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Pinky and The Floyd
The Wilma Theater
131 Higgins Avenue, Missoula, Montana
Tickets and more info: https://bit.ly/3wxiA6H
Friday, September 24
7:30 pm
Nightwitch / Trans Future / La Forge
Zootown Arts Community Center 501(c)(3)
216 W Main St, Missoula, Montana
Doors at 7 PM // Show at 7:30 PM // $10 in advance or at the door
Purchase tickets in advance at: https://www.zootownarts.org/event-details.html/event-form/registration-form/66571/tickets
Stoner-metal Nightwitch will be dropping heavy bombs like veteran anti-fascist pilots fighting Nazis when they shred searing twin-jet guitars, thunderous rhythms and piercing screams to the ZACC!
Trans Future is one of Missoula’s newest bands — they formed during and now emerge after the pandemic. They used those quarantine months wisely, crafting a unique and rockin’ new wave meets soul sound they call “dance music for the apocalypse”.
La Forge rounds out the night. Don’t miss this opportunity to ROCK!
Masks are required for attendees for all Show Room events at this time. Masks may be removed for beverage consumption, but we ask that they please be worn at any time when not actively drinking.
For further information, accessibility, and inquiries please visit https://www.zootownarts.org/meet-the-zacc/about/.
Friday, September 24
8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Classy Karaoke
The Tailing Loop Winery
1498 Mt Highway 35, Kalispell, Montana
Join us every Friday night for Classy Karaoke at the Loop! Our host, Emil Rajkowski, is a talented photographer, DJ, as well as a fellow singer & musician. This man can do it all. And with the entire internet at his disposal, you are sure to find one of your favorites to perform. Grab a few friends, a big glass of wine, and prepare to conquer the Tasting Room stage!
Friday, September 24
8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Nashville 406
Cowboy Troy’s
2359 US Highway 93 N, Victor, Montana
Friday, September 24
8:00 pm -11:45 pm
Dueling Pianos with Josh Farmer & Doug Olson
Stave & Hoop
223 N. Higgins – Alley Entrance, Missoula, Montana
Friday, September 24 & Saturday, September 25
8:00 pm – 2:00 am
Tickle My Fancy II
Monk’s Bar
221 Ryman Street, Missoula, Montana
Doors & Music @ 8pm – $14
Twelve intimate stages will be set across the the expanse of the venue, each one to present one talented artist laying paint to their living breathing canvas! Over the weekend event that’s 48 people on the floor working together to create out of this world art for your viewing pleasure!
DJ line ups are stacked! – Tail feathers will be shakin’
—–Night ONE—–(Sept 24th)
-SounSiva
-ALL of US for NOW (Live Band Set)
-US for NOW (b2b)
-HAuLi
-LadyScience (b2b)
-Dr. Kinetic
—–Night TWO—–(Sept 25th)
-DJ Witty
-Red Velvet
-Queen Bean
-Crank Zapppa
-MumbleBee
When you’re not too busy being mesmerized by being surrounded by a massive overflowing of ART, and have a moment to step away from the enchanting and beastly musical selections, have a grand adventure over in the vending area!~ so far we’ve got over a DOZEN VENDORS with something for everyone to bring home!!
Lights and sound by InSight&Sound Entertainment.
Friday, September 24
9:00 pm
Uncle Funk
Union Club Bar & Grill
208 E Main Street, Missoula, Montana
Friday, September 24
9:00 pm
Kyle Curtis Trio
Stave & Hoop
223 N. Higgins (Alley Entrance), Missoula, Montana
The Kyle Curtis Trio is bringing a fresh take on jazz music from the University of Montana to the heart of downtown Missoula. Comprised of Kyle Curtis (p), Kyler Rebich (b), and Connor Racicot (d), the trio resonates creativity, hard work, and passion. With members of other groups in town (The Fertile Crescent, Cosmic Sans, Saint Vairde), they are ready to bring their skills to the creative and unrestrained environment of the piano trio. Years of experience in a massive variety of styles have prepared this trio to offer a raw and contemporary jazz experience for all listeners.
No cover.
Friday, September 24
9:00 pm – 1:00 am
Friday Night Karaoke with Bluette
The Sitting Duck
15265 Mt Highway 35, Bigfork, Montana
Friday, September 24
8:00 pm Doors // 8:30 pm Show
Final Comedy Showcase
The Giggle Box
2901 Brooks Street, Missoula, Montana
Featuring:
Allysa Calabrese
Kyle Verhovshek
Katherine Hosbein
Kaiser Lieb
Becky Margolis
Hosted By: Cody Trogdon
18+BYOB with valid ID
Single Seat: $10
Up Front Table w/ 5 person Capacity: $60
Friday, September 24
9:30 pm
K’niption Fit
Great Northern Bar
27 Central Avenue, Whitefish, Montana
Friday, September 24
9:00 pm – Close
Karaoke w/ DJ Nitewolf
Evaro Bar
17025 US-93, Missoula, Montana
Friday, September 24 & Saturday, September 25
9:00 pm – Close
Karaoke Night
Spinnaker Bar & Grill
7210 US Highway 93, Lakeside, Montana
Friday, September 24
9:00 pm to Close
Karaoke with Nitewolf Productions
Sunrise Saloon and Casino
1101 Strand Ave, Missoula, Montana
SATURDAY, September 25
Saturday, September 25
8:00 am – 12:30 pm
Missoula Farmers’ Market
519 North Higgins Ave (near the XXXX’s), Missoula, Montana
Missoula Farmers’ Market’s 49th season continues in our traditional spot by the XXXs at the north end of Higgins. Our vendors will be there with coffee, baked goods, early season veggies, plant starts, eggs, raw honey, lamb, pork and mushrooms. We are excited to welcome music back to the market again this season.
Ordering is also still available for Missoula Farmers’ Market’s online marketplace.
Shop Monday noon through Thursday at 7pm for pickup at Saturday’s market. It’s easy, convenient and safe.
www.MissoulaFarmersMarket.com
Saturday, September 25
8:00 am – 1:00 pm
Clark Fork River Market
West of the Higgins Street Bridge / at A Carousel for Missoula
101 Carousel Drive, Missoula, Montana
Saturdays through October 30, 2021
Saturday, September 25
9:00 am – 12:30 pm
Kalispell Farmers Market
777 Grandview Drive, Kalispell, Montana
Saturdays through October 9th
The Kalispell Farmers Market season is underway.
We are located on the FVCC campus and opening bell is 9:00 a.m. – we close at 12:30 pm.
We look forward to seeing you!
https://kalispellfarmersmarket.org/
Saturday, September 25
9:00 am – 12:30 pm
Hamilton Farmers Market Co-op
Bedford St at S 3rd Street, Hamilton, Montana
Saturdays thru October 30, 2021
Saturday, September 25
9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Higgins Lot Market
420 N. Higgins Avenue, Missoula, Montana
Higgins Lot, an alternative Saturday Market, in beautiful downtown Missoula, hosts artists and crafts people from the surrounding area every Saturday from 9 am to 1 pm. On the corner at Jimmy Johns.
Saturdays from 9 am to 1 pm on West Pine Street, Downtown Missoula – last People’s Market this season!
Saturday, September 25
9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Missoula People’s Market
West Pine Street, Missoula, Montana
Saturdays thru September 25, 2021
Find locally made items like ceramics, leather goods, jewelry, lawn art, paintings, photography, wood art, furniture, apparel and so much more.
Located between the Ox and Sushi Hana at Higgins and Pine in Downtown Missoula.
Saturday, September 25
9:00 am
2021 Mission Mountain Area Pedal to Plate
Historic Red Barn
St. Ignatius, Montana
Join us September 25, 2021 for an approximately 30 mile scenic bike tour at the base of the Mission Mountains. This year we’ll be riding a route near St. Ignatius with four farm visits. The ride will be on rural roads and sometimes on gravel, please plan your cycling needs accordingly.
Registrations after August 1st will be $70/each. The registration fee includes your ride, food throughout the day from Mission Valley farms and producers, music, and a commemorative item to keep. The day starts and ends at the historic Red Barn in the heart of St. Ignatius. We’ll serve coffee and a small breakfast morsel prior to embarking. We’ll tour farms along the route, including a stop for a farm-fresh picnic lunch. We’ll end the day back at the Red Barn for a delicious farm to table dinner prepared with local ingredients. Every rider (21+) will receive a drink ticket beer from Ronan Cooperative Brewery. There will also be local music and an artisan’s farmers market at the end of the bike ride. This is a low-waste event, and we encourage riders to bring back their cups and mugs from previous years to use at the dinner. We will be sharing route info as the event gets closer, but please feel free to message on Facebook with any questions in the meantime.
MMAPP is following the recommendations of local public health officials during the COVID-19 crisis and taking precautions to ensure safety and social distancing during the ride. If the event must be canceled or postponed due to COVID-19 we will transfer your registration to a new date or issue a refund. Please follow us on Facebook and mark your attendance for this event, so you don’t miss any future updates!
New Route & New Farms
-Locally-sourced organic food dinner
-Craft brews
-Local Music
-Artisan farmers market
Go to: https://www.bikereg.com/49729… to register.
Saturday, September 25th
9:00 am – 2:30 pm
Volunteers! Help Build Trail on Mount Dean Stone
National Public Lands Day 2021
House of Sky Trail, Mount Dean Stone (view map)
What better way to celebrate our public lands than building new trails? Register today for this Saturday’s trail workday and celebration. Hosted by Five Valleys, MTB Missoula, Montana Trail Crew, the City of Missoula, and Montana Conservation Corps, we will be working to build the new 4.6-mile House of Sky Trail in honor of National Public Lands Day.
We will be digging trail, raking gravel, and completing other necessary trail work. Volunteers have the option of registering for a shuttle that departs from the Lewis and Clark Park and Ride at 8:30am or driving themselves. All volunteers will then hike to the worksite.
Afterwards we will celebrate with treats from Mary’s Mountain Cookies and beverages from Big Sky Brewing Company. We will also be raffling off two Flexlite camp chairs from REI Co-op and one entry into the Mount Jumbo Elk Ramble 15k trail race. Thank you to these generous business partners for supporting National Public Lands Day!
Given the recent rise in COVID cases, we are being abundantly cautious. Volunteers should bring a face mask and their own lunch and expect to work socially distanced.
Help celebrate and contribute to your community open spaces. Register today!
Saturday, September 25
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Leaf Rubbings
Ravalli County Museum
205 Bedford Street, Hamilton, Montana
Celebrate fall as you layer a mosaic of brightly colored construction paper leaves onto a blue background and glue them into place. This art activity combines the shapes and colors of fall foliage into a brilliant collage highlighted with glitter glue!
All family events are at the Ravalli County Museum in Hamilton, MT (406)363-3338
Saturday, September 25
10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Stevensville Harvest Valley Farmers Market
301 Main Street, Stevensville, Montana
Through September 25
Saturday, September 25
10:00 am – 11:45 am
Cars & Coffee
Rosauers
2350 S Reserve Street, Missoula, Montana
With the first Cars & Coffee being a huge success, we are excited to announce a new location! Rosauers has given us permission to use their parking lot to host our events on Saturday mornings from 10am to Noon. Please be respectful of their property and adhere to the Covid guidelines they have set for their store. Park closer to the Reserve St side of the parking space to allow their customers easy access to the store. Feel free to visit Rosauers’ in-store coffee shop or the Good Americano coffee shop to say thanks for letting us use their parking space. They let us use their lot. Let’s give back to them.
Also, please do your part to keep these events, family-friendly, clean, and safe so we can all enjoy the love we share for cars.
Saturday, September 25
10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Missoula’s Climate & Clean Energy Expo
Caras Park
218 E Main St Ste C, Missoula, Montana
Climate Smart Missoula is excited to present Missoula’s third annual Climate & Clean Energy Expo! Join us on Saturday, September 25th at Caras Park from 10am to 2pm. The Expo is free and family-friendly! Featuring solar installers and climate and sustainability organizations and businesses, mini-presentations on climate and clean energy topics, special announcements about Missoula’s climate commitments and the launch of a new Electrify Missoula campaign, kids activities and more, you won’t want to miss it!
A note on COVID safety: We are committed to the health of our community – our fully vaccinated staff will be wearing masks and we strongly encourage all attendees to mask up and maintain physical distance.
*Thanks to our Title Sponsors:
Clearwater Credit Union, City of Missoula, Missoula County, and the Montana Renewable Energy Association.
Saturday, September 25
11:00 am – 1:00 pm
National Public Lands Day – Volunteer Opportunity
Travelers’ Rest State Park
6717 Highway 12 W, Lolo, Montana
Celebrate National Public Lands Day this year by volunteering with Travelers’ Rest Connection, Travelers’ Rest State Park, and the Lewis and Clark Trail Heritage Foundation in Lolo, MT! Volunteers will be participating in general site maintenance and improvements, including but not limited to: pulling weeds, clearing irrigation ditches, and planting native plant species. To sign-up as a volunteer, please email [email protected].
Saturday, September 25
11:00 am – 4:00 pm
SWAE Show & Shine Open House
101 Columbia Mountain Dr, Columbia Falls, Montana
SWAE is a skunkworks and exploration company applying innovative technologies and material sciences to luxury vehicles and apparel. With the recent completion of a 12,000 square foot facility, with two more on the way, SWAE is inviting the community to experience our state-of-the-art building and vehicle collection for one day only. As a “Show and Shine” event, community members and car club participants are encouraged to bring their favorite classics, exotics, off-roaders, and custom cars to share with the public. We’ll have food trucks, supercars, and activities on-site, so come prepared for a once-in-a-lifetime experience with cars and tech you may never see again. You’ve seen us out on the road, now meet us in person and see what we’re all about.
Saturday, September 25
11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Trekker Kids: Planting in the Park
Travelers’ Rest State Park
6717 Highway 12 W, Lolo, Montana
September 25th is National Public Lands Day, America’s largest single-day volunteer event for public lands! We’ll be celebrating by planting native plants along the trails. Come get your hands dirty, learn about the importance of native plant species, and give back to the park. You’re never too young to start volunteering in your community! Trekker Kids programs are FREE and geared towards kids ages 5-10 and their families. Each program lasts approximately 1 hour. For more information, visit travelersrest.org or call (406) 273-4253.
Saturday, September 25
12:00 pm
Oktoberfest Whitefish Montana
Montana Tap House
845 Wisconsin Ave, Whitefish, Montana
12:00 pm Oktoberfest Bigtop & Beer Garden open!
Kids’ Day activities begin
12:30 pm Men’s Stein-Holding Contest
Authentic German folk dancing with Schuhplatter Gruppe Alpenrose
1:00 pm Great German music by The Europa Band
2:00 pm Jack n’ Jill Log-Sawing contest
Ladies Stein-Holding contest
2:30 pm Authentic German folk dancing with Schuhplatter Gruppe Alpenrose
3:00 pm Polka, waltzes, & more by The Europa Band
3:15 pm Kids’ Day Chicken Dance Championships
4:00 pm Men’s Log-Sawing Contest
Ladies Stein-Holding
4:30 pm Oom-pah by The Europa Band
5:15 pm German folk dancing with Schuhplatter Gruppe Alpenrose
Men’s Log-Sawing contest
5:30 pm Men’s Stein-Holding contest
Ladies’ Log Sawing
5:45 pm Schuhplattler Gruppe Alpenrose hits the dancefloor!
6:00 pm Get your polka on with The Europa Band
6:15 pm Music by The Europa Band
6:45 pm Crowning of the new Hop Queen
7:00 pm Hofbrau Brewery’s National Stein-Holding Championships
7:30 pm One last spin on the dance floor with Europa
8:00 pm Oktoberfest closes … see you next year!
Saturday, September 25
1:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Fall Kick Off Celebration
Sacred Waters Brewing Co
3250 U.S. Hwy 2 E, Kalispell, Montana
Dear gourd! Fall is right around the corner. Can you be-leaf it? Autumn colors. Cozy sweaters. Pumpkin spice everything. Hunting season. We. Are. Ready!
Join us to kick off the turning of seasons. We’ll have local vendors and artisans and other fun activities. And, yes, we’ll definitely have a Cornhole Tournament in the backyard so get your best underhand tossing friend to save the date. Founders, we have a little something special for you as well.
Larry Myers brings live music from 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Saturday, September 25
4:00 pm – 6:30 pm
Missoula premiere of TGR’s Stoke The Fire
Missoula PaddleHeads Ballpark
700 Cregg Lane, Missoula, Montana
Get ready, Missoula! Join us to get hyped for winter with our new feature length ski and snowboard film, Stoke The Fire, while supporting a great cause as a portion of the proceeds benefits the Missoula Freestyle Team. VIP gates at 5:15 pm, General Admission at 6:00 pm, Film at 7:00 pm. Tickets at: https://bit.ly/MissoulaSTF
Tickets are $15 General Admission, $10 ages 15 & under.
$55 for a 10×10 square for up to 4 people, $100 for a 20×10 square for up to 8 people.
Or, get VIP at $400 for up to 6 guests, including a personal fire pit, hosted Sierra Nevada beers, custom TGR x YETI Ramblers and early access for an athlete or production crew Q&A.
As always, there will be a ton of prize giveaways from our partners at Sierra Nevada, YETI, The North Face, Atomic, Voelkl and others! Plus, everyone in attendance will have a shot at the tour grand prizes; This is your chance to kick-off winter and see Stoke The Fire on the big-screen!
About the film; TGR’s 26th annual film release “Stoke The Fire” explores our athlete’s evolution within skiing and the pure joy that stems from that process. Stoke manifests itself in different ways – for many it comes from committing to a new world, a lifestyle, and the friendships that blossom from that commitment. The choice to enter this world is a spark, and with every new experience the fire grows. With more knowledge comes more exploration, both physically and mentally, that helps us to reignite and keep that stoke burning; to drive us to push further and further into our exploration with nature and the limits of our own abilities. While the answers we find are different for everyone, the pursuit of this evolution is something sacred, the pursuit is what stokes the fire.
Saturday, September 25
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Edwin Johnson
Imagination Brewing
1151 W Broadway Street, Missoula, Montana
Saturday, September 25
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Floyd & Gores
Ten Spoon Vineyard Winery
4175 Rattlesnake Dr, Missoula, Montana
Saturday, September 25
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
John Floridis
Draught Works
915 Toole Avenue, Missoula, Montana
John Floridis is a Missoula, Montana based guitarist, singer-songwriter and composer. He has been a resident in the “Big Sky” since 1993 having moved there from the strong shouldered, down-but-never-out city of Cleveland, Ohio. He has released 5 recordings mixing bluesy, folk-rock vocal tunes with adventurous solo acoustic guitar compositions including one seasonal recording “December’s Quiet Joy.” He has been named Missoula’s best musician by the Missoula Independent and performed in the Western region for over a decade. https://johnfloridis.com/
Saturday, September 25
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Blue Moon
Cranky Sam Public House
233 W. Main Street, Missoula, Montana
Saturday, September 25
7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
John Dunnigan
The Lodge at Whitefish Lake
1380 Wisconsin Avenue, Whitefish, Montana
Saturday, September 25
Doors @ 6:00 pm | Show @ 7:00 pm
Ro Myra Album Release, with Special Guests!
Free Cycles
732 S 1st St W, Missoula, Montana
This will be a musical night full of community… get your tix! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ro-myra-special-guests-debut-album-release-party-tickets-161327820855
$15 adv | $18 door
Your ticket purchase will include beverages on tap and a spread of yummy snacks. 🙂
If you’ve ever been to a night of live music at Free Cycles, you know it’s not just about the great music. It’s an experience of community, making new friends, sitting by the fire, and of course, Free Cycles always has a spread of yummy snacks and drinks on tap (included with your ticket).
Join us Saturday, September 25th to celebrate the release of Ro Myra’s debut album. Ro Myra is an award-winning Americana folk-rock singer-songwriter who got her start in music here in Missoula.
This is going to be an evening you won’t want to miss. Arrowleaf, Maria Zepeda, and Teague Goodvoice will also be sharing their songs and magic.
20% of all ticket sales will go directly to one of Missoula’s finest non-profits: Free Cycles.
The goal of Free Cycles is to help Western Montana transition to a sustainable transportation system while simultaneously setting a strong example for other places. Free Cycles provides bicycles, parts, tools, workspace, and help for a healthy community. Their programs focus on re-purposing unused bicycles to reduce pollution and increase freedom, empowerment, and social change.
To learn more about Ro Myra or order her debut album, please visit: https://himynameisro.com/
To learn more about Free Cycles, please visit: http://www.freecycles.org/
Saturday, September 25
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
EddyJ’s Tour De Beer 2021
Imagine Nation Brewing
1151 W. Broadway Street, Missoula, Montana
“With the advent of Covid in 2020, it’s been two years since my last appearance at this unique and wonderful brewery. I’m thrilled to be back at Imagine Nation Brewing in Missoula. Why not stop down to enjoy a cold craft brew and hang out and we can catch up a bit? As to the music, I’ll be concocting some tasty original instrumentals, some created “on the spur of the moment,” plus will deliver plenty of favorite tunes spanning five decades and a half dozen genres. Guitars, vocals, guitar looper plus vocal harmonizer, great brews, a fine venue and you! I hope you will join me for my final Missoula appearance of 2021″. Cheers, EDJ.
Saturday, September 25
7:30 PM (Doors open at 7:00 PM)
Revival Comedy Night
Zootown Arts Community Center 501(c)(3)
216 W Main Street, Missoula, Montana
$10 per ticket, in advance or at the door
Join The ZACC and Revival Comedy as they collaborate to raise money for this month’s local nonprofit, Empower Montana, an amazing statewide organization that works to develop leaders of all ages to work toward equality, social justice, and community building. Who will help us tell jokes to raise money for this fantastic place? For September’s showcase we have Charley Macorn headlining, along with the following featuring comics:
Amy Lee Smith
Lenny Peppers
Cody Trogdon
John Howard
Jackie Rappetti
And hosted by Sarah Aswell.
Masks are required for attendees for all Show Room events at this time. Masks may be removed for beverage consumption, but we ask that they please be worn at any time when not actively drinking.
For further information, accessibility, and inquiries please visit https://www.zootownarts.org/meet-the-zacc/about/.
CONTACT INFO
Mikyla Veis [email protected]
Saturday, September 25
7:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Giggle Box Closing Party & Auction
The Giggle Box
2901 Brooks Street, Missoula, Montana
We will be offering free tours to view the artwork and installations we will be auctioning off. There will be a full bar as well. Please come send us off with a bang. The auction will be silent styled. Pieces around the museum will have numbers on them with tags. Once you complete your tour, you will be able to bid via silent auction sheets with the corresponding number.
This is a 21 and up event. No children please. Attendance is FREE
Saturday, September 25
8:00 pm – 11:45 pm
JD and The Western Front Band
The Jack Saloon
7000 Graves Creek Rd, Lolo, Montana
A delightful mix of music guaranteed to get you dancing! Come early and have dinner, stay for the music. Grill closes at 8pm, we will keep the fryer on till close for quick bites to keep you dancing! Campground is open, first come first serve, must check in at the Bar and register.
Call 406-273-6264 for cabin availability.
Saturday, September 25
8:00 pm
Blessiddoom
Rustic Hut
5341 US Highway 93 S, Florence, Montana
Tons of drink specials. Free Show.
After that, you don’t have to go home, but you can’t stay here.
Saturday, September 25
8:30 pm to Close
Solid Sound Karaoke in the Bowl Dog Lounge
Westside Lanes & Fun Center
1615 Wyoming St., Missoula, Montana
Saturday, September 25
9:00 pm
Hunt for the Wilderpeople
The Roxy Theater
718 S Higgins Avenue, Missoula, Montana
Movie Cult
Join us every Saturday Night and enjoy the finest cultiest flicks Missoula has to offer! Once a month we let you, the community, help decide what the next month’s line up will be.
Ricky Baker, a defiant young city kid, is sent by child welfare services to live in the country with foster Aunt Bella and cantankerous foster Uncle Hec. When Bella suddenly passes away and child services decide to take Ricky back to a care home, Ricky runs away into the bush with uncle Hec in pursuit. Child services arrive to find the house empty, and come to the conclusion a bereaved and mentally unstable Hec has abducted Ricky. A national manhunt ensues, and the two have to get over their differences to survive.
Saturday, September 25
9:00 pm
Jackson Holte
Union Club
208 E Main Street, Missoula, Montana
Saturday, September 25
9:00 pm – 12:00 am
Chandler Huntley & Katie Live
Perfect Shot Tavern
218 Main Street, Polson, Montana
Originally from Florence, South Carolina, Chandler Huntley has been playing guitar since the age of 13. He discovered the late great Johnny Cash while in high school and the rest of the country music dominoes began to fall. Now 25, Chandler has become fascinated with the music of Merle Haggard, Guy Clark, John Prine, Robert Earl Keen and numerous other country greats, from the current and past. His upbeat finger-picking guitar style and soulful country voice will surely make you a fan of true country music if you aren’t already.
Originally from Minnesota, Katie Page has recently found her passion of writing music. It became a place of self expression when the words were hard to find. Her influences include Tom Petty, Bob Dylan, Carrie Underwood, John Prine, Gillian Welch & many more Americana artists. With her soulful storytelling you will want to keep listening!
Saturday, September 25
9:00 pm – Close
Karaoke with DJ Nitewolf
Sunrise Saloon
1101 Strand Avenue, Missoula, Montana
SUNDAY, September 26
Sunday, September 26
9:30 am
GRCR RC Race Event
Glacier RC Raceway
86 Western Village Ln., Columbia Falls, Montana
Glacier RC Raceway is hosting a fall RC race that will consist of RC racing with the following car classes:
any 1/10 scale 2WD
any 1/10 scale 4WD
1/8 Electric Buggies!
We use MYLAPS transponders but for this race, if you are new, you can race without one (bring someone along to count laps!)
First class registration is $15 and $5 each additional.
NEW YOUTH RACERS GET IN FREE. Hopefully we can fill up a youth class! Also if you want to just come try it out but no obligation to stay just let us know and you can race for $0.00.
These races are just for fun and are not part of a points series. However, some of the KOOTENAI RC RACERS will be joining us! Format will be 3 five minute qualifiers throughout the morning and 7-10 min main events in the afternoon!
Sunday, September 19 – Saturday, October 2
12:00 am – 11:59pm
The Commuter Challenge 2021
Missoula, Montana
The goal is for you and all of your co-workers to make at least 1 sustainable commute to work between September 19th – October 2nd. Feed your competitive side and try to beat out all of the other workplaces in town for prizes, rewards, and the title of Missoula’s Commuter Champion! Who will reign supreme? Summer’s a great time to commute more sustainably, but we’re challenging YOU to keep it up through the Fall.
Whether it’s walking, biking, taking the bus, carpooling, or vanpooling – challenge yourself to give it a try and see if you Fall for a Cool Commute!
every Sunday through Sept 26 from 11am-4pm – last market this season!
Sunday, September 26
11:00 am – 4:00 pm
Farmer’s Market
The Tailing Loop Winery
1498 Mt Highway 35, Kalispell, Montana
There will be a diverse group of craftsmen from the Flathead Valley showcasing their wares, along with food trucks and Live Music from 12-2 pm. An assortment of locally grown produce will also be for sale as they become available for harvest. Enjoy a mimosa or cool glass of wine while you shop! This event is kid and pet-friendly, so feel free to bring the whole family along.
Sunday, September 26
4:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Revival- DJs
Cymatic Fermentation Project’s Taproom
5646 W. Harrier Drive, Missoula, Montana
Every Sunday, DJ’s Gruv42 and Knxbxdy are throwing down some beats while you enjoy beer, hard seltzer and food at Cymatic Fermentation Project. Our location has a huge indoor and outdoor area, perfect for hanging out with friends and family. Bring the kids – we have lots of space to run around and play! Guest DJs are always welcome – this is a super informal get together and we always have room for friends to jump on the decks and share their talents with us (while WE enjoy beer, seltzer and food)! Come on out and enjoy the music or throw down some beats of your own. Sunday is your day to regroup for the work week… so join us for Revival and start your damn week off right.
Sunday, September 26
5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Basses Covered
Draught Works Brewery
915 Toole Ave, Missoula, Montana
Basses Covered has been blazing their way through Missoula, from festivals to taprooms to back yard patios, since the summer of 2013. Now, they’re adding the funniest of miles to their odometer. Veteran musicians Carla Green (bass, guitar), Eric Pfeiffer (rhythm and lead guitar) and Marlene Hutchins (guitar, bass) form this harmonious trio that makes you wonder how the right amount of percussion is made without a drummer. We just might get you tapping your feet or swing-dancing with a partner. It’s been known to happen.
Sunday, September 26
5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Tommy Edwards
Sacred Waters Brewing
3250 U.S. Hwy 2 E, Kalispell, Montana
Sunday, September 26
6:00 pm
Colton Sea
River View Bar
191 Mill Street, Bigfork, Montana
Sunday, September 26
6:00 pm
RCWG Fall Festival
Ten Spoon Vineyard + Winery
4175 Rattlesnake Drive, Missoula, Montana
Sunday, September 26
9:00 pm to Close
Karaoke w/DJ Nitewolf
The Sunrise Saloon
1101 Strand Avenue, Missoula, Montana
Please note that events are subject to cancellation or change at the last minute. Be sure to check the event links to confirm your plans.
