Local Events

  • Missoula Farmer's Market (Every Saturday from May 1st through October 23rd): Missoula Farmer's Market includes fresh local produce, baked goods and coffee provided by over 100 vendors in an outdoor setting. A cultural treat! 8:30am - 12:30pm
  • Hot Harley Nights (July 23, 2010): Live Music from The Ironfront Band and The Lil' Smokies (Sponsored By Big Sky Brewing Company), Bike Show (free to enter), Burnout Contest, Slow Race and Weenie Bite! Participate in our Free Biker Games for a chance at some cool prizes OR just come and watch! Food Available from El Cazador, Polka Dot Patties, The Grille and Go Dog Go. Bar Provided by the Rhino, and as always dancing the night away to our fantastic bands is FREE. Come out and join in the Party, admission is FREE and everyone is welcome!
  • Out to Lunch (July 28, 2010): Enjoy music and local food vendors downtown at Caras Park every Wednesday from 11a-1p.
  • Missoula Osprey vs. Billings Mustangs (July 29, 2010): Baseball games @ Alligence Field near McCormick Park @ 7pm Each and every Thursday home game, Osprey fans will have the chance to leave the stadium $10,000 richer. That’s right, every inning, one lucky contestant will be drawn and if a specific baseball situation occurs, then that fan will win $10,000.
  • Out to Dinner (July 29, 2010): Relax at Caras Park while listening to live music and enjoying food from local restaurants from 5-7p.
  • Jazz Brunch (August 1, 2010): Clarinetist Chuck Florence, bassist Beth Lo and guitarist David Horgan regale the brunch crowd with Jazz at the Blue Canyon Kitchen & Tavern.
  • Out to Lunch (August 4, 2010): Enjoy music and local food vendors downtown at Caras Park every Wednesday from 11a-1p.
  • Out to Dinner (August 5, 2010): Relax at Caras Park while listening to live music and enjoying food from local restaurants from 5-7p.
  • KidFest (August 5, 2010): A festival by kids, about kids and for kids and their families. Stage acts carnival booths, interactive games, displays, music and more. A community event attracting over 2,000 people to Caras Park. Food, dancing live performances, carnival games, juggling, art displays, dunk tank and more! No admission fee.
  • First Friday (August 6, 2010): First Friday Gallery Night features various art exhibition openings between 15 and 20 galleries and museums from local and national artists the first Friday of every month from 5:00pm to 8:00pm. Beautiful art, the opportunity to meet artists, complimentary appetizers and refreshments that creates a wonderful experience for both tourists and residents.
  • Western Montana Fair and Rodeo (August 11-16, 2010): Celebrate summer at Missoula's annual fair and rodeo, which features 4-H exhibits, art exhibits, cooking, 4-H livestock sale, a demolition derby, free stage acts, commercial displays, country-western concert and Christian concert. There is a rodeo Thursday through Saturday with performances by the Charlie Russell Riders each night.