Weekend PICKS: Thursday, September 29th thru Sunday, October 2
Tami Hubbard
Posted On September 29, 2022
Wait, October already? Okay, let’s do it! For the kickoff of the harvest month, The MUG has compiled the most comprehensive list of events in Missoula and around Western Montana, all right here for you to make your own Weekend PICKS.
The weekend weather looks suitably crisp and a little rainy – perfect, if you ask us! Some of our favorite fall festivals are going on: The Great Northwest Oktoberfest is happening in Whitefish from Thursday thru Sunday. Saturday is the big annual MacIntosh Apple Day (and Liquid Apple Night) in Hamilton, Pumpkin Festival at Turner Farms in Missoula, Cider Harvest Party at Western Cider, and the Montana Brewers Fall Rendezvous at Caras Park. The wildly popular Field of Screams, Montana’s #1 Haunted Attraction opens this weekend in Victor – if you wanna have fun getting scared right out of your chonies, that’s the place.
Farmers Markets season is winding down in Western Montana. It’ll be the last (Thursday) summer markets for Orchard Homes, Ronan, Alberton and Columbia Falls, (Friday) Lolo and (Saturday) Stevensville. Visit them and the others still open – stock up on all the fantastic farm to your table produce while you can. For a complete list of our area markets, check out our comprehensive Western Montana Farmers Markets story on The MUG.
Big-name music shows happening are Ashley McBride (Friday) at The Wilma; Reverend Horton Heat (Saturday) at The Remington Bar in Whitefish; Todd Snider with Nicki Bluhm (Saturday) at The Wilma.
And it seems like all our favorite local musicians and bands just happening to be playing at all our local venues. We’re counting over 80 music shows of one kind or another in the area. We’ve got options!
No matter what direction you wanna get outta town, you can’t go wrong. 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.
Get out and enjoy our locally-owned bars & restaurants with Montana grown / made food and beverages. Support our local farmers and crafts people. Go for a hike or a bike ride! 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.
Do you have a Western Montana event you would like to have included on The MUG? Click HERE to submit your event!
“In the entire circle of the year there are no days so delightful as those of a fine October, when the trees are bare to the mild heavens, and the red leaves bestrew the road, and you can feel the breath of winter, morning and evening—no days so calm, so tenderly solemn, and with such a reverent meekness in the air.”
– Alexander Smith
THURSDAY, September 29
Thursday, September 29
4:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Ronan Farmers Market
Ronan Visitors Center
155-199 US Hwy 93, Ronan, Montana
The Ronan Farmers Market is every Thursday through October 13th from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm at the Ronan Visitors Center. Come support your local producers, bakers & craft makers!
Thursday, September 29
4:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Orchard Homes Farmers Market
Orchard Homes Country Life Club
2537 S. 3rd Street West, Missoula, Montana
Last Thursday Orchard Homes Farmers Market for 2022
Thursday, September 29
4:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Alberton’s Community Farmers Market
Alberton Senior Citizens Center
701 Railroad Avenue, Alberton, Montana
Last Thursday Alberton’s Community Farmers Market for 2022
Thursday, September 29
5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Columbia Falls Community Market
The Barn (behind O’Briens Liquor & Wine)
830 1st Avenue W, Columbia Falls, Montana
Featured Musical Artist: Pink Cadillac
Last Thursday Columbia Falls Community Market for 2022
Thursday, September 29
5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Russ Nasset
Draught Works Brewery
915 Toole Ave, Missoula, Montana
Russ Nasset has been dishing out a hard driving repertoire of Rockabilly, Honky Tonk, and Rock n’ Roll since 1998!
Thursday, September 29 – Saturday, October 1
5:00 pm – 11:00 pm
2022 Great Northwest Oktoberfest
Depot Park
510 Railway St, Whitefish, Montana
The Great Northwest Oktoberfest in beautiful Whitefish, Montana, is back for 2022, bigger and better than ever!
Join us for two big weekends, September 22 – September 24 and September 29 – October 1, with great German food, drink, music and dancing, crazy contests, food trucks, artists, crafters and more!
Tickets are just $8 — kids under 12 are free with a parent — and are available only at the Main Gate on the day of the show! There’s plenty of room in the new-and-improved Depot Park festival grounds!
Check out the Great Northwest Ocktober Fest website for all the deets!
Thursday, September 29
5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Mark Chase
Old Bull Brewing
16862 Beckwith Street, Frenchtown, Montana
Thursday, September 29
5:30 pm
Britt Arnesen
Fin’s Taphouse
352 Woodside Cutoff Rd, Corvallis, Montana
Thursday, September 29
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
TNR / Thursday Night MTB Ride Missoula
MoZ & Mount Sentinel Summit
Missoula, Montana
This week we’ll climb up the MoZ Trail and then take the more gradual route to the Mount Sentinel summit. Sunset is at 7:20 pm. Bring a light for the descent. Meet at the corner of Maurice and South.
Trailforks Route
TNR Mount Sentinel Alternate
Have a good one!
Thursday, September 29
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 8 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 29
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Hardwood Heart
Bitter Root Brewing
101 Marcus Street, Hamilton, Montana
What started as two songwriters swapping tunes in backyards and living rooms turned into an impressive catalog of original material and covers, woven together with creative improvisation and vocal harmonies. The pair found a kindred spirit in bassist Troy Morgan, and together they forged a sound rooted in bluegrass but stretching into jazz, folk, blues and rock and roll.
Thursday, September 29
6:30 pm
Live music with Ron & Wally
The Shoe – Lakeview Dining & Spirits
820 Shoreline Dr, Polson, Montana
Thursday, September 29
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Field of Screams MT
1497 Hwy 93 North, Victor, Montana
When it comes to thrills, chills and non-stop action that will leave you begging for the end to be near, Field of Screams MT delivers year after year with true horror.
Our haunted attraction isn’t for the faint of heart. Start out walking through acres of cornstalks over your head, with the fear that at anytime something may jump out at you. Go through fog- filled swamps, graveyards, clown infested playgrounds, and possibly get chased by an insane chainsaw man who has been haunting the fields every Halloween season. Then to finish off this already terrifying nightmare we’re bringing back our famous haunted Ghost Town. Ghost town is included in the admission cost and is connected with the Field of Screams Haunt. Come experience the thrill!
Field of Screams MT is located on Hwy 93 just 4.5 miles south of Victor, and 30 minutes south of Missoula. Mile marker 55 on HWY 93.
Stay on 93; DO NOT turn at Bear Creek or Sheafman Creek Road
Hours Open thru October:
Wednesdays 7:00pm – 9:00pm
Thursdays 7:00pm – 9:00pm
Fridays 7:00 pm – 10:00pm
Saturdays 7:00pm – 10:00pm
Each ticket is valid for one day only.
$23.00General Admission / See Tickets Link for Additional Pass Prices & Info
Thursday, September 29
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Charla Bauman Duo
Cranky Sam Public House
233 W. Main Street, Missoula, Montana
These two are so fun to listen to as they combine their incredible experiences into musical magic. Vintage pop and country always finds a warm reception and is routinely spiced with a little rocky blues and folk. And she can yodel, too!
Thursday, September 29
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Smarty Pants Trivia Night
Waters Edge Winery
2593 Hwy 2 East #8, Kalispell, Montana
The Valley’s newest and funnest Trivia night! Amazing categories that cater to ALL INTERESTS & skill levels! Win prizes & Bragging Rights PLUS enjoy the best Global Wines & Hard Cider made in house PLUS stellar food that will fuel your brain! Grab some friends, come up with a team name and see if you can with the title of SMARTY PANTS! This isn’t your regular Trivia – it’s new and exciting so check it out!
Thursday, September 29
7:00 pm
Jazz-Esque
The Old Post
103 W Spruce Street, Missoula, Montana
Thursday, September 29
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Trivia
Western Cider
501 N. California Street, Missoula, Montana
Trivia at Western Cider! Come alone or bring your team for five rounds of questions ranging from current events and music to team-selected categories and much more. Plus, there are weekly prizes! We start right at 7:00 pm, so make sure to arrive early to settle in, get your drinks, and prepare to strain your brain!
Thursday, September 29
7:00 pm
Ceres, Everyone Loves A Villain, Deathcare Industries
Dark Horse Bar, Missoula
1805 Regent Street, Missoula, Montana
Thursday, September 29
Doors 7:00 pm // Show 7:30 pm
Illuminati Congo w/ Ras Jashua
Zootown Arts Community Center
216 W Main Street, Missoula, Montana
$10 // $15 Tour Supporter Ticket https://showroom.zootownarts.org/…/illuminati-congo-w…/
Illuminati Congo is a conscious and forward thinking lyricist from Chicago, Illinois. In a time where so much is uncertain and in question, he brings some much needed positive vibrations. When their plan is division, we counter them with unity, oneness, and breath. And that is exactly our intention with hosting this gathering. Having a place where we can all commune and come together as a community. Congo is rooted in hip hop and roots reggae with the teachings of His Imperial Majesty, Haile Selassaie, laying the foundation. Our good Brother Ras Jahshua from Yuma, Arizona will be opening on the 1’s and 2’s with some roots reggae in dub, and will be Congo’s DJ for the evening. A long time Brother and wicked musician for the past 20 years, Ras Jahshua plays multiple instruments and produces many of the local artists in his hometown of Yuma, Arizona.
*Please note that you may use cannabis outside the venue, as it is legal for those over 21 to use recreationally in Montana, but you may not smoke any substances inside the venue – including cannabis.
For further information, accessibility, and inquiries please visit https://www.zootownarts.org/meet-the-zacc/about/.
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 29
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 29
Doors 6:30 pm // Show 7:30 pm
Teton Gravity Research: Magic Hour
The Wilma Theater
131 S Higgins Ave, Missoula, Montana
There will be prize giveaways from TGR, YETI, Sierra Nevada, Atomic, Volkl, Mammut, Tincup Whiskey and more. Plus, everyone in attendance will have a chance at the tour grand prizes, including a trip to our hometown Jackson Hole Mountain Resort.
Additional ticketing and venue information can be found here.
Thursday, September 29
8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Thursty Ear Thursday – John Floridis & Jennifer Slayden
Stave & Hoop
223 N Higgins Avenue, Missoula, Montana
$5 Cover added to all tabs after music begins at 8:00 pm.
Thursday, September 29
9:00 pm
The Foreign Resort at The Badlander w/ Vanilla Sugar and Perfect Blue
The Badlander
208 Ryman St, Missoula, Montana
A mix of dark new-wave & explosive post-punk
Hailing from Copenhagen, Denmark, The Foreign Resort combines the shadowy mysticism of The Cure’s Pornography era with a driving production aesthetic akin to LCD Soundsystem. Intricate reverb-enveloped guitar lines glide over the motorik bass and powerful drumming, all while the taut and sincere vocals demands your attention.
Bandcamp: https://theforeignresort.bandcamp.com/
About Vanilla Sugar: Composed of Keyboards, Intense Beats, and live Guitar, Vanilla Sugar is definitely one of a kind. http://www.vanillasugarmusic.com
Perfect Blue is an Instrumental, Experimental Post-Rock band from Missoula, Montana.
Thursday, September 29
9:30 pm – 1:00 am
John Dunnigan
Great Northern Bar
27 Central Ave, Whitefish, Montana
FRIDAY, September 30
Friday, September 30
9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Polson Farmers Market Cooperative
11 3rd Avenue West, Polson, Montana
Friday, September 30
2:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Lolo Community Farmers Market
Lolo Community Center
12345 Hwy 93 South, Lolo, Montana
The Last Friday Lolo Community Farmers Market for 2022
Friday, September 30
5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Luke Lautaret
Sacred Waters Brewing
3250 U.S. Hwy 2 E, Kalispell, Montana
Come enjoy live music with local talent, Luke Lautaret! This guy has really made a name for himself in the Flathead and we’re thrilled to have him perform again at Sacred Waters! So come show him some love and have a few beers!
Friday, September 30
5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Britt Arnesen
Fin’s Taphouse
352 Woodside Cutoff Rd, Corvallis, Montana
Friday, September 30
6:00 pm
Josh Farmer
Ten Spoon Vineyard + Winery
4175 Rattlesnake Dr, Missoula, Montana
Friday, September 30
6:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Late Last Night- A September Soiree
Snowline Acres
3315 US Hwy 93, Kalispell, Montana
In celebration of the release of my third album, we are throwing a party and a show! Ticket includes champagne at the door to kick off an evening of music over endless charcuterie, complimentary beer and wine, a free CD, free music downloads and a live show in one of Northwest Montana’s most beautiful venues, Snowline Acres!
Doors @ 6:00 pm
Social Hour @ 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Concert @ 7:00 pm to 8:15 pm
After Party @ 8:15 pm to 9:30 pm
To purchase tickets or to RSVP, please visit https://www.musicbyericalan.com/rsvp
Friday, September 30
6:00 pm
Hamilton’s Got Talent 3
Sapphire Lutheran Homes
501 N 10th St, Hamilton, Montana
Join us for a live talent show on the Sapphire campus, outdoors at our new bandshell! We will feature 17 local acts that you do not want to miss! Bring a lawn chair (or use one of our chairs) and vote for your favorite act by dropping a donation in the performer’s envelope! Proceeds benefit Play Like Robert Foundation! Call 406-363-2800 for more information on this event.
Friday, September 30
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Jerry Fletcher
Ten Spoon Vineyard + Winery
4175 Rattlesnake Drive, Missoula, Montana
Friday, September 30
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Sundog North
Highlander Beer
200 International Dr, Missoula, Montana
Friday, September 30
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Randy Marshall
The Lodge at Whitefish Lake
1380 Wisconsin Avenue, Whitefish, Montana
Friday, September 23
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Hannah King
Waters Edge Winery
2593 Highway 2 East #8, Kalispell, Montana
Dinner and Bluegrass music coming your way Flathead Valley! Featuring Hannah King Music. Get out of the hum drum and stop in for great food, wine, cider & music!
Friday, September 30
6:30 pm & 8:45 pm
R. Carlos Nakai
O’Shaughnessy Cultural Arts Center
1 Central Avenue, Whitefish, Montana
$15 – $51 Event Tickets
A very special Jazz Night with the Maestro! Enjoy this dynamic fusion of Jazz and World Music featuring the legendary R. Carlos Nakai.
One Night Only – Two Shows: 6:30 pm + 8:45 pm. Cabaret seating is available.
This one night only Jazz/World Music concert features Native Cedar Flute legend R. Carlos Nakai, teaming up with Maestro Zoltek on guitar, jazz combo with string octet. The program will include engaging and meditative music by Nakai like Whippoorwill and Little Dog along with Zoltek’s new Earth Anthem Explorations Suite based on themes derived from a major symphonic composition in progress that incorporates the poetry of Flathead born Native American poet Heather Cahoon (Salish/Kootenai). Other Zoltek music includes The Dark Valley, Password, We Dance from the Ocean and more. Join us for this magical evening of inspiring musical explorations.
Thursday, September 29
7:00 pm
Ten Cent Mule
Lolo Hot Springs Resort
38500 Hwy 12 W, Lolo, Montana
Friday, September 30
7:00 pm
Hardwood Heart
Max’s Market
125 Village Lane, Bigfork, Montana
Friday, September 30
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Comedian Jeff Leeson
Jewel Basin Center
218 Sportsman Lane, Bigfork, Montana
With over 50 million views of his standup clips online, find out why this comedian is one of the most requested acts in the country! This is one show you don’t want to miss – get your tickets now!
$20 General Admission / See Tickets Link for Table Pricing
Friday, September 30
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Katie Page
MontaVino Winery
38 1st Ave E, Suite D, Kalispell, Montana
Friday, September 30
7:00 pm
Karaoke with Kaleidoscope Entertainment
The Jack Saloon
7000 Graves Creek Rd, Lolo, Montana
Friday, September 30
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Mike Russ
A Bar
11032 MT State Highway 83, Bigfork, Montana
Friday, September 30
Doors @ 8:00 pm / Dance Party @ 8:30 pm
Gay Terror >> PEP RALLY! >> Queer Dance Party
Zootown Arts Community Center
216 W Main Street, Missoula, Montana
$10 Suggested Donation // 18+
To purchase tickets / donate in advance visit: https://showroom.zootownarts.org/…/gay-terror-pep…/
1, 2, 3, 4, sport your gear and hit the floor … 5,6,7,8, pep’s not just for preps and straights! From short skirts to tracksuits and shirts to skins, it’s time to show your spirit and shake your pom poms for GAY TERROR …
GAY TERROR is a dance party for the queer and questioning, along with friends they choose to bring.
$10 suggested donation, pay what you can, no one will be barred for not having the fees.
For further information, accessibility, and inquiries please visit https://www.zootownarts.org/meet-the-zacc/about/
Friday, September 30
8:00 pm – 9:45 pm
Missoula’s HomeGrown Comedy Competition: The FINALS
The Roxy Theater
718 S Higgins, Missoula, Montana
Entry fee is $17, which goes toward the prizes for the winners.
Comedians will get 6 min to show their stuff. They will be judged on: 1) originality of material, 2) stage presence, 3) overall presentation, and 4) crowd response. The judges will be members of the Missoula community.
The top three comedians will receive cash, medals, and other prizes!
Come out and support local comedy! It is going to be great!
Sponsored By: The Roxy Theater
Featuring: Kyle McAfee, Dan Trimble, Nicholas Hyde, Sarah Aswell, Tim Miller, Aaron Juhl, Serena Palmer, Austin Valley, Karissa Speroski, and Zack Jarvis!!
Hosted By: John Howard
With Special Guest Headliner: Michael Beers
Friday, September 30
8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Ashley McBryde
The Wilma Theater
131 Higgins Avenue, Missoula, Montana
$25 – $30 Advance Tickets
Ashley McBryde cut her teeth playing country songs in rural biker bars – and it shows. Her 2018 major label debut Girl Going Nowhere (Warner Music Nashville) charmed the New York Times, NPR, Rolling Stone, Paste, The Washington Post, and more, all en route to landing a GRAMMY nomination for Best Country Album. McBryde closed out 2019 with ACM New Female Artist, CMT Breakout Artist of the Year, a New Artist of the Year win at the 53rd Annual CMA Awards, and two nominations for the 2020 GRAMMYs for Best Country Song and Best Country Solo Performance for “Girl Goin’ Nowhere.” Her follow-up Never Will, released April 3, was tagged by Rolling Stone as one of the most anticipated of the year alongside NPR, who also ranked her lead Top 10 RIAA Gold-Certified single “One Night Standards” as one of the best songs of 2019. Produced once again by Jay Joyce, Never Will reveals the witty, confessional, detail-driven songwriting addressing a wide spectrum of blue-collar Southern women’s experience introduced on Girl Going Nowhere is still here, but perhaps even sharper, earning McBryde a 2021 GRAMMY nomination for Best Country Album, along with 2021 ACM nominations for Album of the Year, Female Artist of the Year and Song of the Year for lead single “One Night Standards.” The music itself is stadium-ready rock-and-roll with a bluegrass wink or two and country music’s storytelling heart––and McBryde, no longer new, is the music’s ordained and highly capable standard-bearer.
Friday, September 30
8:00 pm
WIZZERD ALBUM RELEASE PARTY w/the Gray Goo
Old School Records
134 1st St W, Kalispell, Montana
$10 – All Ages The new album will be performed in its entirety.
Joining in the party is everyone’s favorite doom/funk/psych/disco freaks in the Gray Goo!
Friday, September 30
8:30 pm – 11:00 pm
The Groove Riders
Dew Drop Inn
10750 Hwy 2, Coram, Montana
Friday, September 30
8:30 pm
Karaoke
Corvallis Tavern
1015 Main St, Corvallis, Montana
Friday, September 30
9:00 pm
Karaoke hosted by DJ Hecka
Dark Horse Saloon
1805 Regent St, Missoula, Montana
Friday, September 30
9:00 pm
Karaoke with DJ Nitewolf
Evaro Bar & Casino
17025 US Highway 93 North, Evaro, Montana
Friday, September 30
9:00 pm
Karaoke
The Rustic Hut
5415 US Hwy 93 South, Florence, Montana
Friday, September 30
9:00 pm
Solid Sound Karaoke in the Bowl Dog Lounge
Westside Lanes
1615 Wyoming Street, Missoula, Montana
Friday, September 30
9:00 pm – 1:00 am
Karaoke with Bluette
The Sitting Duck
15265 Montana Highway 35, Bigfork, Montana
Friday, September 30
9:00 pm – 12:00 am
Whiskey Rose
Mavericks Road House Casino
7254 US Hwy 93, Lakeside, Montana
Put on your tiara and finest bling. Mavericks Road House Casino in Lakeside is the place to be Friday! Get there early for some amazing food and stay late for the bling ball. Dance. Laugh. Have fun. Whiskey Rose is gonna rock this place.
Friday, September 30
9:00 pm – 12:00 am
Tim Helnore
Perfect Shot Tavern
218 Main Street, Polson, Montana
Friday, September 30
9:00 pm – 1:00 am
Joan Zen Band
Union Club Bar & Grill
208 E Main St, Missoula, Montana
Friday, September 30
9:00 pm
Reverend Horton Heat
Remington Bar and Casino
130 Central Ave, Whitefish, Montana
Friday, September 30
9:30 pm – 1:30 am
Last Chance Band
Great Northern Bar
27 Central Ave, Whitefish, Montana
$5 at the door
Friday, September 30
9:30 pm
Jarred Hanson & The SunsAh406
Sunrise Saloon and Casino
1101 Strand Ave, Missoula, Montana
Formed in 2015 and based in Helena, Montana, Jarred Hanson & The SunsAh406 feature original and uniquely written songs, plus favorites that you’re sure to sing along with, all in true Montana Americana style. Jarred’s strong, rich, honest and emotive voice, has its own unique signature. Add in sweet harmonies, a rippin’ fiddle, edgy guitar hooks, moving bass lines, and tight drum rhythms, and the result is a distinctive roots-oriented sound with the “SunsAh406 twist”.
Friday, October 30
10:00 pm
Back to the 80s
The Badlander
208 Ryman St, Missoula, Montana
21+
We want to see you on the dance floor in your best 80’s attire. We’re talkin’ padded shoulders, leg warmers, statement t’s, neon leotards and body suits, stirrup pants, acid washed jeans, rolled up sleeve leather jackets, mini skirts, polka dot dresses, animal prints, oversized eyewear, double denim, decorative lace, Hammer pants, scrunchies, mesh fingerless gloves, and don’t forget the Aqua Net!
SATURDAY, October 1
Saturday, October 1 & Sunday, October 2
7:00 am – 5:00 pm
Whitefish Trail Legacy Mountain Run & Oktoberfest
Depot Park
510 Railway Street, Whitefish, Montana
Click here for complete details
Saturday, October 1
9:00 am
Pink Poker Ride 2022
The Jack Saloon
7000 Graves Creek Rd, Lolo, Montana
The trail route is changed every year so you always get new sights to enjoy! In addition to the ride there are raffle and silent auction items and lunch and refreshments are available at The Jack.
$25/rider, $5 additional hands, Registration starts at 9am! Riders out from 10am-11am. Although we love dogs, not all horses do, so, no dogs on the ride please.
The proceeds generated at the ride provide funding for breast cancer awareness, education, screening, support and further diagnosis for women and men in Montana.
Saturday, October 1
8:00 am – 12:30 pm
Missoula Farmers Market
100 Railroad Street East, Missoula, Montana
Saturday, October 1
8:00 am – 1:00 pm
Clark Fork River Market
101 Carousel Drive, Missoula, Montana
Saturday, October 1
9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Higgins Lot Alternative Market
Corner of Higgins & Pine, Missoula, Montana
Saturday, October 1
9:00 am – 12:30 pm
Kalispell Farmers Market
Flathead Community College
777 Grandview Drive, Kalispell, Montana
Saturday, October 1
9:00 am – 2:00 pm
Stevensville Harvest Valley Farmers Market
301 Main Street, Stevensville, Montana
Last Stevensville Harvest Valley Farmers Market Saturday event for 2022
Saturday, October 1
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Cars & Coffee
J&K Customs – Nvicta Squad
2904 W Broadway, Missoula, Montana
The weather forecast is calling for Cars & Coffee. Super excited to be kicking off the year with a new location! A big thank you to J&K Customs for offering to host Cars & Coffee! Be respectful of their store and parking lot while we are there. There will be coffee as well on a first-come first-served basis. Thanks to Loose Caboose for donating the Coffee. Depending on the turnout we may get drink and food vendors for future events.
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, October 1
9:00 am – 3:00 pm
43rd Annual McIntosh Apple Day
Ravalli County Museum
205 Bedford Street, Hamilton, Montana
Hailed as the Biggest Bake Sale Under the Big Sky, the Annual McIntosh Apple Day Festival is not one to be missed! This time honored and well loved festival was recently named one of Montana’s Best Fall Festivals, by National Geographic Traveler Online and as one of the Top Festivals in the United States, by Flight Network!
Enjoy arts, crafts, food & produce from our local Hamilton Farmers Market as well as new vendors from outside the area. The highlight of the day is our signature Bake Sale. Hand-picked, locally grown Apples are lovingly crafted into made-from-scratch Apple pies.
All family events are at the Ravalli County Museum in Hamilton 406-363-3338
Saturday, October 1
12:00 pm
Annual Pumpkin Festival
Turner Farms
3515 S 3rd St. West, Missoula, Montana
Kick off the fall harvest season with a stop by Turner Farm to see the animals, pick a pumpkin, eat some food from food trucks and enjoy the beauty of a local farm in our great Montana outdoors!
Be sure to follow us on Facebook or Instagram for daily hours! Or check out our website: www.Turnerfarms406.com
Last day we’ll be open is Sunday, October 23rd!
We will host a Farm Market with lots of various vendors that day.
Saturday, October 1
2:00 pm
Harvest Party and Anniversary
Western Cider
501 N California, Missoula, Montana
2:00 pm – 6:00 pm: FREE FRITO PIES (while supplies last)
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm: Music by Wolf and the Moons
3:00 pm – 5:00 pm: CRANK – Apple Press Competition
Think you’ve got the gusto to be crowned Head Apple Wrangler? We will be using antique apple presses in a shoulder-to-shoulder battle to see who can press apples into juice the fastest. MAJOR PRIZES FOR THE WINNERS! Bring your friends and make some wagers. Must be 21+ to enter. Sign up by 3:00 pm on October 1st here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4DA5A828A6F5C43-crank . We’ll have hot cider as the apples get pressed. Made possible by the generous help of Missoula Urban Demonstration Project.
Saturday, October 1
3:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Montana Brewers Fall Rendezvous
Caras Park
123 Carousel Dr, Missoula, Montana
SCHEDULE
VIP Hour: 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
General Admission: 4:00 on – 8:00 pm
$35 General Admission / $45 VIP – Ticket info here
Enjoy Montana craft beers while hanging out with brewers from across the state at the Montana Brewers Fall Rendezvous in Missoula. This annual brewfest features unlimited samples of Montana-made craft beer as well as food vendors, live music from Hardwood Heart, and a collectible glass with every ticket.
This is the last MBA rendezvous of the year and we’re so excited to be back in Missoula this October after two years without an event in the Zoo. This is a brewfest you won’t want to miss!
We’re joined by trio of John Floridis, Ed Stalling and Jennifer Slayden for bluesy stylings during VIP hour from 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm, and Hardwood Heart for jams during General Admission from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm.
Sign up to volunteer and get free admission to the event! volunteersignup.org/AP7XE
Saturday, October 1
4:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Five Valleys Land Trust 50th Anniversary Community Celebration
The Line Ranch
46.825499, -114.004203; Off Whitaker near Ben Hogan Drive, across from The Highlands Golf Club
Missoula, Montana
Fun, music and dancing by Mudslide Charley, kids’ activities, BBQ by Bravo Catering, beverages by Dram Shop and Big Sky Brewing Company, a dunk tank, and of course, celebrating! Join Five Valleys Land Trust and help us celebrate 50 years at The Line Ranch on the slopes of Mount Dean Stone. This free and family-friendly event is open to all.
Schedule of events:
4:00 pm -7:00 pm: Games, activities for all ages, and more
5:00 pm – 7:00 pm: BBQ Dinner by Bravo! Catering
6:00 pm: 50th Anniversary Remarks
6:30 pm – 9:00 pm: Line Dancing and Music by Mudslide Charley
We hope to see you there!
Saturday, October 1
5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Liquid Apple Night & Hard Cider Fest
Ravalli County Museum
205 Bedford Street, Hamilton, Montana
Enjoy all the sweet and tart goodies that Apple Day has to offer, then join us for a relaxing and refreshing evening under the stars! Sample delicious cider created by cider makers from the Rocky Mountain northwest, locally catered food, and music by Barnaby Wilde. This event will take place on the Ravalli County Museum grounds, in the evening, under the beautiful Montana sky. Burn barrels and propane heaters will be available for keeping warm and toasty!
$30 Tickets Purchase Tickets Here
Saturday, October 1
5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Dan Dubuque
Sacred Waters Brewing Company
3250 U.S. Highway 2 East, Kalispell, Montana
Saturday, October 1
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
John Dunnigan
The Lodge at Whitefish Lake
1380 Wisconsin Ave, Whitefish, Montana
Saturday, October 1
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Beth Lo, Dave Horgan & Loren Stillman, renowned saxophonist
Ten Spoon Vineyard + Winery
4175 Rattlesnake Drive, Missoula, Montana
Saturday, October 1
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Skyler Mendell
Draught Works
915 Toole Ave, Missoula, Montana
Saturday, October 1
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Tom Catmull
FINN
100 Madison St, Missoula, Montana
Saturday, October 1
6:00 pm
Ben and Caselli
The Shoe
820 Shoreline Dr, Polson, Montana
Saturday, October 1
6:15 pm – 10:00 pm
Flash Panda with Ten Cent Mule and the Buffalo Field Campaign Road Show
Free Cycles
732 S 1st St W, Missoula, Montana
$10 at the door
Saturday, October 1
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Travis Yost
Cranky Sam Public House
233 W Main Street, Missoula, Montana
Saturday, October 1
7:00 pm – 11:00 pm
The Northern Lights Band
The Jack Saloon
7000 Graves Creek Road, Lolo, Montana
Saturday, October 1
7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Big City Lights
The Firebrand Hotel & Restaurant
650 E. 3rd Street, Whitefish, Montana
Saturday, October 1
7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Live Music with Old Man Ben & The Grown Ass Men
Mount Powell Tap Room
320 Main Street, Deer Lodge, Montana
Saturday, October 1
7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Whiskey Rose
The Silver Spur
13891 Hwy 2, Troy, Montana
Saturday, October 1
8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Todd Snider with Nicki Bluhm
Wilma Theater
131 Higgins Ave, Missoula, Montana
Tickets sale at The Top Hat, online, or by phone at 1-800-514-3849. Reserved premium balcony seating, reserved standard balcony seating, and reserved floor seating tickets are available. All ages are welcome.
Additional ticketing and venue information can be found here.
Saturday, October 1
8:00 pm
Flat Black Band
Kalispell Eagles 234
37 1st St. W, Kalispell, Montana
Saturday, October 1
8:00 pm – 12:00 am
Nashville 406
The Rustic Hut
5415 US Highway 93, Florence, Montana
Saturday, October 1
9:00 pm
Solid Sound Karaoke in the Bowl Dog Lounge
Westside Lanes
1615 Wyoming Street, Missoula, Montana
Saturday, October 1
Doors 9:00 pm
Behold! The Monolith
Monk’s Bar Missoula
221 Ryman St, Missoula, Montana
$10 / 21+
Wizzerd, Drag Bunt Records, Heavy Rock’n’Roll from the Mountains of Montana all the way to Space‽Wizzerd is:
Guitar/Vocals – Jhalen Salazar; Guitar – Jamie Yeats; Drums – Sam Moore; Bass – Layne Matkovich
With local support by: Black Shore
We’re a democratic artist collective manifesting as a gnarly loud psychedelic thrash punk band from the mountains of Montana!
+ Night Witch Heavy! Psych! Rock! Riffs!…..Splendid
Saturday, October 1
9:00 pm – 1:30 am
Karaoke hosted by DJ Nite Wolf
Dark Horse Bar
1805 Regent Street, Missoula, Montana
DJ Nite Wolf hosts Saturday Night Karaoke at Missoula’s Dark Horse Bar starting at 9:00 pm.
Saturday, October 1
9:30 pm – 1:30 am
Last Chance Band
Great Northern Bar
27 Central Ave, Whitefish, Montana
$5 at the door
Saturday, October 1
10:30 pm
R’October Late Night Dance Party w/ DJ CHUNKIYE and DJ LRock
Conflux Taphouse
210 N Pattee St, Missoula, Montana
SUNDAY, October 2
Sunday, October 2
12:00 pm
Annual Rattlesnake Creek Watershed Group Fall Festival
Ten Spoon Vineyard + Winery
4175 Rattlesnake, Missoula, Montana
For those who can contribute to help the nonprofit Rattlesnake Creek Watershed Group, there is a suggested donation of $5/adult, children free.
Come enjoy socializing with neighbors, hands-on learning activities and games for the whole family.
Discover and share ideas to help care for the Rattlesnake watershed. Local community groups and agencies working in the Rattlesnake including the Great Bear Foundation, Weed District, Missoula Conservation District, MT Fish, Wildlife & Parks, Trout Unlimited, Mountain Bluebird Trails, and others will be there to share information about their resources and projects.
Food and drinks will be available from local food trucks and Ten Spoon Winery.
Music by Beth Youngblood, KD Dickinson, and special guests.
Raffle tickets for prizes both fun and practical.
To use the apples and pears that draw bears into the valley, the Great Bear Foundation will press fresh cider, so bring your fruit for on-the-spot pressing and sipping!
Sunday, October 2
12:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Sunday Funday Board Games
Cranky Sam Public House
235 W. Main Street, Missoula, Montana
Relax on Sunday Funday at Cranky Sam Public House! Every Sunday earn you and your gamer friends a buy-one-get-one-free flight of Cranky Sam beer just for bringing in a game to play at the pub! It doesn’t matter if it’s Cribbage or Cataan, Dominoes or Dungeons n Dragons, we love to see the gamers using our nice big tables! So, shake off the hangover, grab some food, sip a bevvy, and bring some friends to enjoy your Sunday with us game nerds!
Sunday, October 2
3:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Caught in a Jam!
Imagine Nation Brewing
1151 W. Broadway Street, Missoula, Montana
We don’t know where the last 3 months have gone since the last “Caught In A Jam”! Same format as always with full backline and PA. House band this time is Ryan Thomas, Alex Amann, new axe slinger Matty Joel, and Adam Christopher.
Sunday, October 2
4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Sunday Pinball Tournament
OddPitch Brewing
1200 W. Kent, Suite #103, Missoula, Montana
No Entry Fee. Prizes for the Top 3 Players including gift cards and merchandise.
All skill levels are welcome and encouraged to play. The pinball community is very welcoming and eager to teach newcomers how to play.
Top Five players will earn points in our ongoing, multi-month league. At the end of each league prizes are awarded to the top five players. Random participants will also have a chance to win prizes through a drawing. Check out our website to see our current lineup of ten machines.
Sunday, October 2
5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Tom Susanj
Draught Works Brewery
915 Toole Ave, Missoula, Montana
Sunday, October 2
5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Live Music – Edwin Johnson Live
Smelter City Brewing
101 Main Street, Anaconda
Sunday, October 2
5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Katie Page
Sacred Waters Brewing
3250 U.S. Highway 2 East, Kalispell, Montana
Sunday, October 2
7:00 pm – 9:30 pm
The Montana Standard Band
Longstaff House
601 Longstaff Street, Missoula, Montana
The Montana Standard Band is back to LSH on Sunday, October 2. Band members include: fiddle-Isaac Callender, fiddle-Louise Steinway, guitar- Larry Barnwell, mandolin Mike Parsons, bass Kenny Williams, banjo-Joe Rockafellow. Check them out at Montanastandardbluegrass.com.
$20 Suggested Donation
Sunday, October 2
7:30 pm
Ani Kavafian Plays Mozart
UM School of Music
971 Maurice Ave, Missoula, Montana
Award-winning violinist Ani Kavafian will perform Mozart’s beloved masterpiece, the Sinfonia Concertante with SOR’s artistic director, Maria Larionoff. In the second half of the program, Ms. Kavafian joins the SOR as leader performing the critically acclaimed Lieberman arrangement of Schubert’s “Death and the Maiden” quartet. Tickets available here
Sunday, October 2
9:00 pm
Country Music Dance Party with DJ Nitewolf
Sunrise Saloon and Casino
1101 Strand Ave, Missoula, Montana
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.
Do you have a Western Montana event you would like to have included on The MUG? Click HERE to submit your event!
Trending Now
You may also like
