Hosted by Teller Wildlife Refuge Join over 40 outdoor, wildlife and conservation based organizations for day packed with learning, prizes and fun! The event is FREE to attend with food available for purchase on-site. - climbing wall - fly casting - bb gun, pellet gun and archery ranges - horse packing demo - and more! Plus, win a chance to [...]

Savor wines from near and far! With your admission, you get a commemorative glass, unlimited tastes, and hors d'oeuvres. Night Blooming Jasmine, a gypsy jazz ensemble, will be performing. There will also be games, such as the ring toss to win bottles of wine to take home and raffles to win fabulous prizes! This is not to be missed!

Ravalli County Museum’s Bitter Root Day event is a cultural heritage celebration of both the Salish (the original inhabitants of the Bitter Root Valley) and the community that currently resides here. It is centered around two stories about the Montana State flower, the bitterroot. In 1895, by a vote of the public, the Bitter Root became the official state flower [...]

June 28:  8:00 am – 6:00 pm June 29:  8:00 am – 10:30 pm Celebrate Western heritage with a weekend of festivities in our charming downtown! Enjoy authentic chuck wagons and an 1800s-style chuck wagon dinner; free horse-drawn wagon rides; live music; street dance; beer garden; food court; arts and crafts fair; Salish dancing and drumming; free children’s activities like [...]

City of Hamilton Fireworks Show at the Ravalli County Fairgrounds. 363-3411

The Elite Bull Connection pits some of the best bovine athletes against the best bull riders in the Northwest and Canada. Along with the event itself is the Pink Bull Explosion.  Friday night events include the Royalty Pageant. ​​Elite Bull Connection gates open at 4PM and the nighttime action starts at 6PM.  Tickets are for sale at the following:  Murdochs [...]

Two days of family-oriented fun is the focus for Daly Days in Hamilton. Downtown Hamilton celebrate Hamilton's historic heritage, sponsored by the Hamilton Downtown Association. Hamilton's Main Street will be bustling with activities and events on Friday, including sales and promotions in downtown businesses, street vendors with food and crafts, activities for kids, Shop Local promotion, and a street dance [...]

Annual Hardtimes Bluegrass Festival.  Performing Bands, band contest, awards lots of jamming. Call 821-377 for more information or www.hardtimesbluegrass.com

Live music and craft beer at the beautiful historic Daly Mansion grounds. Sample 60+ great brews from throughout the northwest as well as ciders, seltzers and great food. Come taste some of the best brews in Montana at our Annual MicroBrew Festival.

This is a traditional celebration for Stevensville with a historic background. There is a parade, a Montana State Bar-B-Q contest, food vendors, crafters and booths; and incredible ice cream.  Music, beer, great food, and fun!  This is a family oriented event and takes place in the Lewis and Clark Park and Downtown Stevensville. For more information Go to www.creamerypicnic.com for [...]

The premier Montana event for Scottish and Irish games, music, dance and food. Vendors, Highland Games, pipe and drum, dancers, clan gathering and lots of fun for the whole family. Call 406-274-8886

AUGUST 27, 2024 AT 7:00 PM Drawing on the energy of a rock band and the Laurel Canyon songwriting of the ‘70s, The Lil Smokies have reimagined their approach to roots music on their third studio album Tornillo, named for the remote Texas town where the album was recorded. Formed in Missoula, Montana, The Lil Smokies have built a national [...]

The Ravalli County Fair & Rockin’ RC Rodeo is held annually over Labor Day weekend.  This is the best Family Friendly Fair in Western Montana, and we are happy to offer all arena events, including nightly rodeos at no additional cost.  Parking is always free.  This event is the biggest annual event in Ravalli County, and the best way to [...]

Annual McIntosh Apple Day Join the Ravalli County Museum in celebration of the Bitter Root Apple Boom! This apple themed event is starts in the day and runs into the night. McIntosh Apple Day - 9am - 2pm Known as the Biggest Bake Sale Under the Big Sky, McIntosh Apple Day is a beloved festival event benefitting the Ravalli County [...]

OCTOBER 5, 2024 AT 8:00 PM Get ready for an unforgettable evening celebrating the 20th anniversary of Black Violin, the groundbreaking duo that has captivated audiences around the globe; harmoniously merging the sophistication of classical melodies with the rhythmic pulse of hip-hop. Experience the evolution of Black Violin from their humble beginnings to widespread acclaim with a show that promises [...]

OCTOBER 25, 2024 AT 8:00 PM It’s hard to imagine a band just coming into their own after 20 years of success, but that’s exactly what makes a true anomaly. GAELIC STORM, the multi-national Celtic music juggernaut grows stronger with each live performance, and as you can imagine, after two decades and over 2,000 shows, are a true force to be [...]

NOVEMBER 16, 2024 AT 8:00 PM James McMurtry was raised mostly in Leesburg, Virginia. He began performing in his teens, writing bits and pieces, and started performing his own songs at a downtown beer garden while studying at the University of Arizona in Tucson. After traveling to Alaska and playing a few gigs, he returned to Texas and his father’s [...]

Come to downtown Hamilton for the annual holiday tradition of lighting the community Christmas tree! Santa will be taking requests from children young and old. Enjoy caroling by Bitterroot A Capella Society, strolling the festive streets and stores and warm your hands over our cheery warming barrels while you make a s'more!

DECEMBER 14, 2024 AT 2:00 PM The Missoula Symphony Orchestra has delivered unique, live symphonic music to Western Montana since 1954. Once again, this beloved cultural institution is extending its programming to the Bitterroot Valley in a special holiday concert presented by the Bitterroot Performing Arts Council. Come celebrate the holidays with the Missoula Symphony as they perform a program of classics specially chosen to complement [...]

DECEMBER 14, 2024 AT 4:30 PM The Missoula Symphony Orchestra has delivered unique, live symphonic music to Western Montana since 1954. Once again, this beloved cultural institution is extending its programming to the Bitterroot Valley in a special holiday concert presented by the Bitterroot Performing Arts Council. Come celebrate the holidays with the Missoula Symphony as they perform a program of classics specially chosen to complement [...]