Alaska |
| Anchor Point |
| Jul 04 | 4th of July Celebration - "Small town America" style celebration with potluck picnic, horseshoe tournament, and rubber duck race. www.anchorpointchamber.org | 907-235-2600 |
| Anchorage |
| Jan 02-Sep 30 | Life in Alaska Leading to Statehood - Exhibit re-creates the decades through photographs and objects such as Anchorage High School yearbooks, statehood ballots, household goods, toys, and advertisements at the Anchorage Museum. www.anchoragemuseum.org | 907-343-6151 |
| May 30-Aug 02 | Gold: An Enduring Icon of Wealth, Beauty, and Power - The Anchorage Museum opens its new wing with a traveling exhibit from the American Museum of Natural History that includes a dramatic array of 700 extraordinary geological specimens and cultural objects from around the world. www.anchoragemuseum.org | 907-343-4326 |
| Jul 04 | Salmon Bake and Fly-By - Savor a buffet of salmon and other foods, live music, and watch vintage planes fly by. www.alaskaairmuseum.org | 907-248-5325 |
| Jul 04 | July 4th Celebration and Downtown Parade - Day-long activities feature patriotic celebrations, cultural showcases, and family activities including a parade, picnic, and pancake breakfast to celebrate Alaska's 50th birthday. www.anchorage.net | 907-279-7500 |
| Aug 01 | Galway Days on G Street - Participants can kick up their heels at this annual celebration of Irish culture with folk music, dancing, and food. www.akrishmusic.com | woolies@alaska.com |
| Sep 11-Sep 13 | Anchorage Homexpo - Workshops, seminars, all the latest industry products, and great ideas for home building and improvement. www.auroraproductions.net | 907-562-9911 |
| Big Lake |
| Sep 13 | Fall Festival & Chili Cook-off - Expect live music, dancers, pony rides, mobile massage, a mini-carnival, food and crafts, and of course, the Chili Cook-off. www.biglakechamber.org | |
| Chugiak/Eagle River |
| Jul 08-Jul 12 | Bear Paw Festival - Featuring the Slippery Salmon Olympics, Ididaduck Rubber Ducky Race, food, entertainment, and more. www.bearpawfestival.org | 907-694-4702 |
| Dawson City |
| Jul 17-Jul 19 | Music Festival - Artists such as the Painting Daisies, the Mighty Popo, and the Constantines have played alongside Jane Sibbery, Bruce Cockburn, and the Barenaked Ladies at the annual three-day event, plus food vendors, free kick-off concert, and Saturday's KidsFest. www.dcmf.com | 888-655-9090 |
| Eagle River |
| Jul 03 | Independence Day Extravaganza - Starts at 6pm and culminates with fireworks at midnight. www.anchorage.net | 907-694-9123 |
| Fairbanks |
| Jul 19-Aug 02 | Summer Arts Festival - Enjoy music, dancing, visual arts, and ice skating at this study performance festival. www.fsaf.org | 907-474-8869 |
| Jul 21-Jul 25 | Golden Days - Enjoy a parade, street fair, fashion show, comedy night, free games for the kids, and more. www.fairbankschamber.org | 907-452-1105 |
| Aug 07-Aug 15 | Tanana Valley State Fair - Agricultural exhibits, antique tractor pull, giant cabbage weigh-in, and more. www.tananavalleyfair.org | 907-452-3750 |
| Aug 21-Aug 23 | Tanana Valley Sandhill Crane Festival - Events include bird and nature walks, crafts and activities, a crane calling contest, art workshops, and more activities. www.creamersfield.org | 907-452-5162 |
| Girdwood |
| Jul 03-Jul 05 | Forest Fest - Event features Alaska artists, musicians, singers, and dancers along with handcrafted items and exotic foods. www.girdwoodforestfair.com | terri@where2be.com |
| Jul 18 | Crow Pass Crossing - A 24-mile run across the Chugach Mountains showcases spectacular scenery and offers excellent wildlife viewing. www.alaskamountainrunners.org | 907-786-1325 |
| Haines |
| Jul 30-Aug 02 | Southeast Alaska State Fair - Enjoy arts, crafts, exhibits, a logging show, live music and food at this 'Star-Trek'-themed event. www.seakfair.org | 907-766-2476 |
| Sep 05 | Mardi Gras - Events will include costume prizes, Cajun music, face painting, and refreshments. Mardi Gras fun the Haines way! www.haines,ak.us | 907-766-2234 |
| Homer |
| Jul 25-Jul 26 | Concert on the Lawn - Take in the tunes of folk and rock from regional bands at this concert benefiting a local public radio station. www.kbbi.org/COTL.html | 907-235-7721 |
| Juneau |
| Jul 03-Jul 04 | Fourth of July - The fun begins at midnight on the 3rd with a fireworks display downtown over Gastineau Channel, with parades, field events, a sand castle contest, dog-frisbee competition, and firemen's race on the 4th. www.traveljuneau.com | 907-790-4444 |
| Jul 03 | 1st Friday - Juneau galleries, shops, and museums feature local artwork and host receptions for featured artists. www.traveljuneau.com | 907-586-2787 |
| Aug 07 | 1st Friday - Juneau galleries, shops, and museums feature local artwork and host receptions for featured artists. www.traveljuneau.com | 907-586-2787 |
| Aug 14-Aug 16 | Golden North Salmon Derby - From this granddaddy of salmon derbies, large cash and merchandise prizes are awarded. Proceeds help fund scholarships. www.goldensalmonderby.org | 907-789-2399 |
| Ketchikan |
| Apr 30-Sep 30 | Bering Sea Crab Fishermen's Tour - A 3 1/2 hour tour aboard the Aleutian Ballad, the vessel seen on the Discovery Channel's Deadliest Catch program, offers passengers an up-close look into the commercial fishing world.
www.56degreesnorth.com | 888-239-3816 |
| Aug 01 | Summer Beer Festival - Taste over 40 brews and enjoy brats on a bun with coleslaw on the side. www.ketchikancharr.com | 907-225-2077 |
| Aug 16 | Pennock Island Swim Challenge - A 8.2-mile ocean swim race around Pennock Island that is open to individuals and 2- to 4-person relay teams. www.alaskateamada.com | 907-225-5283 |
| Kodiak |
| Jul 04 | Independence Day Celebrations - Beginning with a parade and continuing with pie eating, tug-of-war contests, 10K Run/Walk, and other activities, the day ends in the big bang of fireworks. www.kodiak.org | 907-486-8636 |
| Sep 05-Sep 07 | State Fair - Traditional county fair with rodeo events, pony rides, petting zoo, pie-eating contest, and live music. www.kodiak.org | 907-486-6380 |
| Ninilchik |
| Aug 21-Aug 23 | Kenai Peninsula State Fair - Events include junior livestock auction, 4-H events, rodeo, food and craft vendors and live entertainment. www.kenaipeninsulafair.com | 907-567-3670 |
| Nome |
| Sep 07 | Bathtub Race - Watch this hilarious race as each team captain sits inside a water-filled bathtub on wheels, propelled by team members to the finish line. www.nomealaska.org | 907-443-2919 |
| North Pole |
| Jul 04 | Summer Festival - Vendors, entertainment, a parade, and a picnic. www.northpolealaska.com | 907-488-6534 |
| Palmer |
| Aug 27-Sep 07 | Alaska State Fair - Expect entertainment rides, exhibits, giant vegetables, and more. www.alaskastatefair.org | 907-745-4827 |
| Sitka |
| Jul 15-Jul 18 | HomeSkillet Festival - All-ages music festival featuring an eclectic group of musicians playing soul, hip hop, blues, and garage style rock 'n roll. www.homeskilletrecords.com | |
| Aug 26 | Running of the Boots - A fun event where the townspeople put on their rubber boots to accent their wild-and-crazy outfits and engage in a walk/run for charity. www.sitka.org | 907-747-8604 |
| Skagway |
| Aug 09-Aug 11 | Flower and Garden Show - Enjoy beauty of this "Garden City of Alaska" event as folks in town show creative ways of displaying what they have grown. www.skagway.com | 907-983-2854 |
| Soldotna |
| Jul 25-Jul 26 | Progress Days - Besides a parade with 100-plus participants, take in the arts and crafts booths, live entertainment, car races, rodeo, community barbecues, and more. www.soldotnachamber.com | 907-262-9814 |
| Sutton |
| Jul 03-Jul 05 | Summerfest - Alaskan musicians and bands from bluegrass to classic rock, along with food, vendors, children's games, chili contest, and more. www.sacboard.com | |
| Talkeetna |
| Jul 11-Jul 12 | Moose Dropping Festival - Live music, prizes, fun activities, and good food. www.talkeetnachamber.org | 907-733-2330 |
| Valdez |
| Jul 25-Sep 06 | Silver Salmon Derby - More than $80,000 in cash and prizes will be given away at this derby. www.valdezalaska.org | 907-835-5680 |
| Whittier |
| Aug 28-Sep 13 | Silver Salmon Derby - A large jackpot for the heaviest fish will be awarded. www.whittieralaskachamber.org | 907-677-WHIT [9448] |
| Wrangell |
| Jul 03-Jul 04 | 4th of July Hometown Celebration - Downtown is closed off for parades, box derbies, food vendors, fireworks, and other activities for people of all ages. www.wrangellchamber.org | 907-780-6075 |
BR |
| Victoria |
| Jun 15-Sep 01 | Summer at Butchart Gardens - Fifty-five acres of magnificent floral displays and evening entertainment on the Concert Lawn stage, July 4 through September 5. www.butchartgardens.com | 250-652-5256 |
British Columbia |
| 100 Mile House |
| Aug 29-Aug 30 | South Cariboo Garlic Festival - Enjoy live music, food, the new Kidzone and big garlic at this festival. www.goodnessofgarlic.com | |
| Abbotsford |
| May 09-Oct 31 | Farm & Country Market - The Saturday market offers high quality produce, prepared foods, and arts and crafts, as well as cooking demonstrations, entertainment, raffles, and contests. www.abbotsfordfarmandcountrymarket.com | 604-996-1542 |
| Alert Bay |
| Jul 03-Jul 28 | T'sasala Native Dance Perfomance - At 1:15 pm. Thursday through Saturday, traditional Native dancers perform at the gukwdzi. www.tsasala.org | 250-974-5475 |
| Bella Coola |
| Sep 12-Sep 13 | Bella Coola Valley Fall Fair - A down-home event reminiscent of old country fairs with games for the wee ones and for the young at heart. www.bellacoola.ca | 250-799-5202 |
| Castlegar |
| Jul 01-Jul 26 | Concerts in the Park - Held at Kinnaird Park, this event offers a wide variety of music and talents from around the region. | 250-365-2155 |
| Jul 10-Jul 12 | Bluegrass Jamboree - Bluegrass musicians from all over western Canada get you kicking up your heels at this weekend musical jamboree. www.bluegrass.passcreekfair.com | |
| Jul 13-Jul 17 | Old Time Fiddlers Annual Workshop - This event, held at Selkirk College, is fun for anyone who wishes to learn how to play or just for the love of music. www.bcfiddlers.org | 250-367-9473 |
| Cranbrook |
| Aug 14-Aug 16 | Cranbrook Pro Rodeo - Top cowboy and cowgirl competitors from all over North America perform, followed by a barbecue and dance on Saturday. www.cranbrookrodeo.com | 250-426-5792 |
| Crawford |
| Jul 18-Jul 19 | Starbelly Jam Music Festival - Blues, folk, country, and jazz music as well as children's entertainment, food booths, and a crafts fair. www.starbellyjam.org | 250-225-3333 |
| Duncan |
| Jul 13-Jul 18 | Summer Festival - Enjoy a week of live entertainment, free rides, street performers, parades, food and shopping. cowichanfestival.com | 250-748-1231 |
| Harrison Hot Springs |
| Jul 11-Jul 19 | Harrison Festival of the Arts - A celebration of music, dance, theater, and visual arts from around the globe. www.harrisonfestival.com | 604-796-3664 |
| Hope |
| Sep 10-Sep 13 | Brigade Days - A street dance, live music, fireworks, a parade, wood carving competition, children's programs, vendors, and more. www.hopebrigadedays.com | 604-869-2744 |
| Hornby Island |
| Jul 30-Aug 08 | Hornby Festival - Celebration of music, dance, the spoken word, visual arts, and theater for all ages. www.hornbyfestival.bc.ca | 250-335-2734 |
| Invermere |
| Aug 08 | Lakeside Splashdown - This light aviation fly-in for hang gliders and paragliders is great fun for spectators and pilots alike. www.lakesideevent.com | 250-342-0461 |
| Kaslo |
| Jul 30-Aug 02 | Jazz Etc Summer Music Festival - Musicians from around the world converge at this summertime event with a floating stage just offshore on Kootenay Lake. www.kaslojazzfest.com | 250-353-7577 |
| Kimberley |
| Jul 06-Jul 11 | International Old Time Accordion Championships - Listen to accordion music performed by competitors vying for the title of champion. www.kiotac.ca | 250-427-7318 |
| Jul 17-Jul 19 | JulyFest - Enjoy a soccer tournament, tennis festival, dance party, and parade as well as Bocce championships. www.kimberleyjulyfest.com | 250-427-3666 |
| Ladysmith |
| Aug 01-Aug 02 | Ladysmith Days - A bathtub race is one of many evnts at this festival that also includes a parade, live entertainment, fireworks, and arts and crafts. www.ladysmithdays.com | |
| Nanaimo |
| May 01-Oct 09 | Farmers Market - Open every Friday, with more than 50 vendors offering fresh produce, eggs, dairy, organic products, and more. www.nanaimofamersmarket.com | 250-752-0572 |
| Osoyoos |
| Aug 15-Aug 23 | Mount Kobau Star Party - Great star-gazing rewards those who make the arduous trek to this astronomy convention; bring your own telescope. www.mksp.ca | |
| Parksville |
| Aug 07-Aug 30 | Parksville Beach Festival - See world-class sculpting competition while enjoying entertainment, beach volleyball, croquet tournaments, and more. www.parksvillebeachfest.ca | 250-951-2678 |
| Penticton |
| Aug 05-Aug 09 | Peach Festival - This event features bands, solo/duo acts, dancers, martial arts demonstrations, hypnotist shows, two parades, various competitions, and a Square Dance Festival. www.peachfest.com | 800-663-5052 |
| Sep 11-Sep 13 | Pentastic Hot Jazz Festival - Scintillating sounds and rhythms to excite music lovers of all ages. www.pentasticjazz.com | |
| Port Alberni |
| Sep 10-Sep 13 | Alberni District Fall Fair - Events include a parade, logging competitions, tractor pull, live music, carnival rides, and more. www.albernifair.com | 250-723-9313 |
| Revelstoke |
| Jul 04-Jul 05 | Timber Days - A traditional logging sport event with major cash prizes, kids activities, and interactive displays. www.serevelstoke.com/events | 250-837-5345 |
| Richmond |
| Aug 22-Aug 23 | Maritime Festival - Maritime exhibits, hands-on demonstrations and a floating exhibition of boats at the Britannia Shipyard National Historic Site. www.richmond.ca | 604-718-8050 |
| Saanich |
| Jul 05 | Strawberry Festival - Revel in over 30 fun-filled events at this festival, especially eating a bowl of strawberries and ice cream. www.saanich.ca | 250-475-1775 |
| Salmon Arm |
| Jul 04 | Shuswap Dragon Boat Festival - Spectators can watch the colorful racing boats from the waterfront wharf and enjoy family entertainment at the park gazebo. www.shuswappaddleandrow.ca | 250-835-4850 |
| Sechelt |
| Aug 13-Aug 16 | Sunshine Coast Festival of the Written Arts - Celebrating Canadian writers and their works. www.writersfestival.ca | 800-565-9631 |
| Silver Star Mountain |
| Aug 07-Aug 08 | The Okanagan Summer Wine Festival - Treat yourself to a weekend of wine related activities, arts, music, and mile-high outdoor recreation. www.skisilverstar.com | 800-663-4431 |
| sorrento |
| Jul 11-Jul 19 | Shuswap Festival of the Arts - Local artists display their juried work for show and sale, as well as put on demonstrations. www.artsfestivalshuswap.ca | 250-675-5353 |
| Sorrento |
| Aug 29 | Bluegrass Festival - A variety of performers from Canada and the U.S. offer the best in bluegrass. www.musicworkshops.ca | 250-675-2421 |
| Tlell |
| Aug 07-Aug 09 | Edge of the World Music Festival - Local and off-island musicians bring blues, rock, country, bluegrass, reggae, rockabilly, and gospel with rhythm to the fairgrounds. www.edgefestival.com | |
| Vancouver |
| May 28-Sep 26 | Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival - The 20th anniversary season offers Shakespeare plays, related dramas, and several special events in two performance tents in Vanier Park. www.bardonthebeach.org | 604-739-0559 |
| Jun 26-Jul 05 | International Jazz Festival - This year's festival features six-time grammy-winning sax player David Sanborn, The Derek Trucks Band, Kurt Elling, and Sonny Rollins. www.coastaljazz.ca | 604-872-5200 |
| Jul 09-Jul 18 | Dancing on the Edge Festival - Canadian, contemporary and international dance and physical theater works from both established and emerging choreographers and directors. www.dancingontheedge.org | 604-280-3311 |
| Jul 17-Jul 19 | Folk Music Festival - Some of the finest folk and roots musicians from around the world converge on Jericho Beach Park. www.thefestival.bc.ca | 800-883-3655 |
| Aug 02-Aug 16 | MusicFest Vancouver - Expect classical, jazz, and world music at 50 concerts in nine venues across the city. www.festivalvancouver.bc.ca | 604-688-1152 |
| Sep 09-Sep 20 | International Fringe Festival - Over 550 performances by more than 80 different groups for 11 days of diverse entertainment. www.vancouverfringe..com | 604-257-0350 |
| Vernon |
| Aug 01-Aug 02 | O'Keefe Days and Cowboy Festival - This historic ranch come alive with a multitude of events and activities that will entertain your senses. www.okeeferanch.ca | 250-542-7868 |
| Victoria |
| May 01-Sep 30 | Treasures: The World’s Cultures from the British Museum - Exhibit highlights cultural achievements – artistic, ceremonial, decorative, and functional - with more than 300 artifacts dating from prehistoric times to today at the Royal British Columbia Museum.
www.royalbcmuseum.bc.ca | 250-356-7226 |
| Jun 15-Sep 30 | Summer at Butchart Gardens - Fifty-five acres of magnificent floral displays and evening entertainment on the Concert Lawn stage, July 4 through September 5. www.butchartgardens.com | 250-652-5256 |
| Jul 25 | Luminara - Thousands of colorful handmade lanterns are on display and carried by those attending the event. www.luminaravictoria.com | 250-388-4728 |
| Aug 14-Aug 16 | Dragon Boat Festival - Enjoy watching the 500-meter dragon boat race watching the 500-meter dragon boat race, food an other entertainment also provided. www.victoriadragonboat.com | 250-704-2500 |
| Aug 27-Sep 06 | Fringe Festival - Entertainment from all over the world in the form of comedy, drama, dance and thrills. www.victoriafringe.com | 250-383-2663 |
| Sep 04-Sep 07 | Vancouver Island Blues Bash - International, regional, and local artists perform all styles of blues R&B and soul at Ship Point (Victoria's Inner Harbour). www.jazzvictoria.ca | 250-388-4423 |
| West Vancouver |
| Sep 13 | Coho Salmon Festival - Highlights include a salmon barbecue, visual arts exhibits, beach and field activities, as well as live entertainment. www.westvancouver.com/coho/index.php/festival | 604-926-6956 |
| Whistler |
| Jul 11-Jul 12 | Children's Art Festival - Features a multitude of arts-and-crafts workshops, wild mainstage performances, zany roving characters, and free activities. www.whistlerartscouncil.com | 604-935-8232 |
Idaho |
| Athol |
| Jul 21-Jul 28 | Toyota Tuesdays at Silverwood Theme Park - July 21 & 28, 2009 — The Driver of any Toyota gets in FREE when they bring an admission coupon from any Inland Empire regional Toyota dealer. www.silverwoodthemepark.com | 208-683-3400 |
| Sep 05-Sep 06 | Coaster Classic Car Show - 9th Annual Labor Day Weekend Classic Car Show. Nostalgic cars line up at Silverwood for one of the largest classic car shows in the region. Hosted by the Inland Empire Late Great Chevy Club '55 — '72. To receive more information call (208) 683-3400 x 16 www.silverwoodthemepark.com | 208-683-3400 |
| Sep 12 | 9th Annual Coaster Cross - September 12, 2009 — A Tri-State High School cross country invitational race (Idaho sanctioned event).
Plus an all Ages Citizen's Fun Run to follow. (208) 683-3400 x 109.
www.silverwoodthemepark.com | 208-683-3400 |
| Sep 12-Sep 13 | Grandparent's Weekend at Silverwood Theme Park - For each grandchild that buys a ticket at the front gate they will be given one free ticket for a grandparent (You must request this offer at the time of purchase) www.silverwoodthemepark.com | 208-683-3400 |
| Sep 12-Nov 01 | Park Merchandise Sale at Silverwood Theme Park! - Weekends Starting September 12 thru November 1, 2009— We're cleaning house! Park guests will save 50% on all merchandise in our retail stores (excluding: food, beverages, and photos). (Cannot be combined with any other discount or offers.) www.silverwoodthemepark.com | 208-683-3400 |
| Sep 12-Sep 27 | Community Weekends at Silverwood Theme Park - Sept. 12, 13, 19, 20, 26 & 27
Donate 2 cans of food for local food banks and receive 1/2 price general admission (only $20.49 all ages). Plus save 50% on all retail merchandise (excluding food, candy, beverages, and photos) www.silverwoodthemepark.com | 208-683-3400 |
| Oct 03-Nov 01 | Oktoberfest Family Appreciation Month at Silverwood Theme Park - October 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, 25, 31 & November 1 - 1/2 price general admission ($20.49 all ages) and for each ticket purchased at the front gate, you'll receive a FREE ticket valid for May 2010! www.silverwoodthemepark.com | 208-683-3400 |
| Blackfoot |
| Sep 05-Sep 12 | Eastern Idaho State Fair - Expect to see top name stars, rodeo, bull riding and a demolition derby, as well as a tractor pull, free state entertainment, freestyle motocross tour, and a petting zoo. www.funatthefair.com | 208-785-2480 |
| Boise |
| Feb 05-Dec 03 | First Thursday - On the first Thursday of each month visitors can stroll through the unique shops and galleries in downtown Boise. Entertainment, special events, and free trolley service is provided. www.downtownboise.org | 208-385-7300 |
| Jun 03-Sep 30 | Alive After Five - Food, fun, and live entertainment free every Wednesday evening during the summer. www.downtownboise.org | 208-472-5251 |
| Jun 05-Oct 03 | Shakespeare Festival - Idaho's premier professional theater company stages a full season of the Bard and other classical playwrights. www.idahoshakespeare.org | 208-336-9221 |
| Jun 05-Oct 03 | Idaho Shakespeare Festival - Idaho's premier professional theater company stages a full season of the Bard and other classical playwrights. www.idahoshakespeare.org | 208-336-9221 |
| Aug 01 | Soul Food Extravaganza - Expect such traditional foods s jambalaya, fried catfish, collard greens, and sweet potato pie, as well as soul and funk music at this festival. www.soulfoodfestival.com | 208-939-5258 |
| Aug 14-Aug 16 | Idaho Senior Games - Designed to encourage better health and fitness of men and women age 50 and over. www.idahoseniorgames.org | 208-344-5502 x 317 |
| Aug 21-Aug 30 | Western Idaho Fair - Expect to see exhibits, live entertainment, and plenty of food. www.expoidaho.com | 208-287-5650 |
| Sep 11-Sep 13 | Boise Art Museum's Art in the Park - Northwest artists bring original works to display and sell at this outdoor event that also includes live entertainment, food and art activities for kids. www.boiseartmuseum.org | 208-345-8330 |
| Sep 18-Sep 20 | Hyde Park Street Fair - The Hyde Park Streets and Camels Back Park features artist booths, live music, exotic foods, cold beer, and a wine garden. www.boiseonlinemall.com | 208-336-0308 |
| Bonners Ferry |
| Aug 19-Aug 22 | Boundary County Fair - Expect to see a small county fair with a variety of activities and exhibits as well as a car show. www.boundarycountyid.org/fair | 208-267-7041 |
| Buhl |
| Jul 11-Jul 12 | Lavender Festival - Enjoy food, fellowship, fun, and cut your own lavender. www.valleyviewlavenderfarm.com | 877-763-5591 |
| Caldwell |
| Jul 05-Sep 20 | Music at the Winery - Ste. Chapelle summer concert series offers concerts ranging from bluegrass, folk, jazz, swing, and Latin. www.stechapelle.com | 208-453-7840 |
| Aug 18-Aug 22 | Night Rodeo - One of the top 20 PRCA rodeos in the nation, featuring top professional cowboys in an outdoor arena. www.caldwellnightrodeo.com | |
| Cataldo |
| Jul 11-Jul 12 | Historic Skills Fair - Historic skills artists in period costume will demonstrate skills from the 1800s and sell their wares at Old Mission State Park. Live music will also be featured. www.parksandrecreation.idaho.gov | 208-682-3814 |
| Challis |
| Jul 27-Aug 01 | Custer County Fair - Expect to see 4-H and FFA market animal shows, as well as a pie-eating contest. www.challischamber.com | 208-879-2771 |
| Coeur D\'Alene |
| Jul 31-Aug 02 | Art on the Green - Join in the celebration of art, creativity, and friendship in this marketplace/performance space/gathering place. www.artonthegreen.org | 208-667-9346 |
| Aug 22-Aug 23 | Wooden Boat Festival - A large assortment of wooden boats, along with local food and brews, can be found on the boardwalk at this festival. www.coeurdalenechamber.com | 208-292-1626 |
| Council |
| Jun 13-Jul 11 | Quilt Show - This year's 25th annual show features a wide range entries and styles from all over the Northwest. www.idahoheartland.net/quiltshow | 208-253-6073 |
| Driggs |
| Jul 02-Jul 05 | Teton Valley Summer Festival - Expect balloon rides, games, parades, rodeo action, bike races, a fiddler's contest, and a craft/antique fair. www.tetonvalleychamber.com | 208-354-2500 |
| Emmett |
| Jul 18 | Cruise Night - Classic cars cruise and Emmett Valley Show 'N Shine is offered at this event. www.emmettidaho.com | 208-365-3485 |
| Filer |
| Sep 02-Sep 07 | Twin Falls County Fair and Magic Valley Stampede - Catch the last rays of summer with live entertainment, food vendors, a rodeo, demo derby, extreme free-style motocross, and more. www.tfcfair.com | 888-865-4398 |
| Fort Hall |
| Aug 06-Aug 09 | Shoshone Bannock Indian Festival - Festivities include traditional Indian dances, parades, all-Indian rodeo, feasts, art show, Indian crafts, traditional handgames, and softball tournament. www.shoshonebannocktribes.com | 208-239-0680 |
| Hailey |
| Jul 04 | 4th of July Celebration - Festivities include a Parade on Main Street, two antique markets, food court, artists market, childrens carnival, rodeo, and fireworks. www.haileyidaho.com | 208-788-3484 |
| Jul 31-Aug 01 | Northern Rockies Folk Festival - Listen to a diverse mix of musicians perform in Hailey's City Park. www.nrff.net | 208-788-0183 |
| Idaho Falls |
| Feb 27-Sep 07 | Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition - Titanic features 125 artifacts recovered from the ocean floor and the wreckage of the ill-fated cruise liner. www.museumofidaho.org | 208-522-1400 |
| Jun 16-Aug 25 | EIRMC Summer River Concerts - Music varies each week and includes jazz, pop, rock, country, classical, world, and more. www.idahofallsarts.org | 208-522-0471 |
| Jun 16-Aug 25 | EIRMC Snake River Concerts - Free concerts each Tuesday at 7 pm that include jazz, pop, rock, country, classical, world music, and more. www.idahofallsarts.org | 208-522-0471 |
| Jerome |
| Aug 01-Aug 08 | County Fair and Rodeo - Fun for all with a PRCA rodeo, pig wrestling, a demo derby, livestock shows, and other exhibitions. www.jeromecountyfair.com | 208-324-7209 |
| Ketchum |
| Jul 10-Jul 12 | Arts Festival - A broad range of the arts are expressed at this festival with live local musicians, 100 resident artists, musicians, dancers, poets, culinary chefs, and brewmeisters. www.mountainangels.com/kaf | 208-725-4090 |
| Lewiston |
| Sep 10-Sep 13 | Lewiston Roundup - Expect rodeo events and a parade. www.lewistonroundup.org | 208-746-6324 |
| Sep 24-Sep 27 | Nez Perce County Fair - Experience the local qualities of life here with 4-H exhibits, live entertainment, pony rides, and a cowboy church service. www.co.nezperce.id.us | 208-743-3302 |
| MacKay |
| Sep 19 | Cowboy Poetry Gathering - Well-seasoned artists perform poetry and ballads, along with top of the line entertainment. www.mackayidaho.com | 208-588-3330 |
| Montpelier |
| Aug 10-Aug 15 | Bear Lake County Fair - Expect to see a parade, demo derby, concert, and IMPRA rodeo. www.bearlake.org | 800-448-2327 |
| Moscow |
| May 02-Oct 31 | Farmers Market - Expect early greens, fresh flowers, and locally grown produce, as well as fresh coffee, baked goods, lunch items, and more food to take home. www.moscow-arts.org | 208-883-7036 |
| Sep 17-Sep 20 | Latah County Fair - Expect animal exhibits, barbecue challenge, games for children, food vendors, live entertainment, and a carnival. latahcountyfair.com | 208-883-5722 |
| Nampa |
| Jul 14-Jul 18 | Snake River Dayz & Stampede Rodeo - Enjoy a street dance, chili tasting, carnival, and nightly rodeo events. www.snakeriverstampede.com | 877-206-2672 |
| Oakley |
| Jul 23-Jul 26 | Pioneer Days - A parade, 10K run, barbecue, fireworks, dance, and rodeo provides something for everyone. | 208-431-3292 |
| Pend D\'Oreille |
| Sep 11-Sep 13 | Harvest Party - Pend D'Oreille Winery host this annual event, featuring a grape-stomping competition, cork-spitting contest, food sampling, wine tasting, winery tours, and live music. www.powine.com | 208-265-8545 |
| Pierce |
| Aug 01-Aug 02 | 1860 Days Celebration - Events include Old West shooting performances, a barbecue and ice cream social in the park, ATV fun run, arts and crafts, parade, and more. www.pierce-weippechamber.com | 208-435-4406 |
| Plummer |
| Jul 17-Jul 18 | Golden Era Antique & Art Show - Take a horsedrawn wagon ride from the Trail of the Coeur d'Alenes to this eclectic antique and art show in Plummer, Idaho commemorating 100 years of local history and culture, Featuring NW tribal artist Neil Parsons, regional artists and collectors.
| 208-661-6313 |
| Pocatello |
| Jul 24-Jul 26 | Awareness Rally, Motorcycle Rodeo - Expect traditional "biker" stuff, food, fun runs, bike show 'n shine, and a bike rodeo. www.powmiarodeo.org | 208-221-1294 |
| Aug 28-Aug 30 | Bannock County Bluegrass Festival - A weekend filled with toe-tapping bluegrass and gospel music, scenery, food, and lots of parking-lot pickin'. www.bannockcountybluegrassfestival.com | 360-436-1179 |
| Sep 12-Sep 13 | Sagebrush Arts Fest - Artists display and sell their works, including paintings, glass, pottery, and jewelry. Food and entertainment are available, as well as a hands-on Children's Art Yard. www.pocatelloartctr.org | 208-232-0970 |
| Post Falls |
| Jul 24-Jul 26 | Julyamsh Pow Wow & Tribal Encampment - Dancers, drummers, arts, crafts, Indian horse parade, and much more from the local Coeur d' Alene tribe and other Native Americans. www.cdacasino.com | 800-523-2464 |
| Priest River |
| Jul 24-Jul 25 | Timber Days - Join the fun at the parade, car cruise, and huckleberry pancake breakfast, and don't miss the arts and crafts. www.priestriver.org/chamber | 208-448-2721 |
| Rexburg |
| Jul 29-Jul 31 | Idaho International Dance and Music Festival - More than 300 dancers perform during this celebration of international culture. www.rexcc.com | 208-356-5700 |
| River City |
| Jul 15-Jul 16 | Rod Run - Don't miss this 500-plus car and motorcycle event, which includes vendors, burn-outs, a show 'n shine, kids games, and more. www.hotrodcafe.com | 208-777-1712 |
| Salmon |
| Jul 02-Jul 05 | River Days - Events held throughout the city of Salmon include demolition derby, parade, and fireworks. www.salmonchamber.com | 800-727-2540 |
| Sandpoint |
| May 09-Aug 29 | Summer Sounds at Park Place - Summer concert series features local and regional musicians performing classical, jazz, blues, and pop. www.artinsandpoint.org | 208-263-6139 |
| Jul 10-Jul 12 | Wooden Boat Festival - Enjoy live music, a pancake breakfast, boat parade, and classic and antique boats on display. www.sandpoint.org/boatfestival | 208-255-1876 |
| Jul 18 | Schweitzer Bluegrass Festival - Enjoy the bluegrass sounds on the lawn at Schweitzer where you will also find some microbrews, gorgeous views, a barbecue, and other activities. www.summer.schweitzer.com | 208-255-3081 |
| Aug 06-Aug 16 | Festival at Sandpoint - Listen to music and feast on food under the stars, featuring jazz, folk, country, rock, classical, and popular music. www.festivalatsandpoint.com | 888-265-4554 |
| Aug 14-Aug 16 | Artists' Studio Tour of North Idaho - Free self-driving tour to the creative hot-spots of working sculptors, painters, clothing designers, glass and wood artists, and jewelers. www.ArtTourDrive.org | |
| Aug 21-Aug 23 | Artists' Studio Tour of North Idaho - Free self-driving tour to the creative hot-spots of working sculptors, painters, clothing designers, glass and wood artists, and jewelers. www.ArtTourDrive.org | |
| Aug 25-Aug 29 | Bonner County Rodeo and Fair - The rodeo lets loose Au 14-15 with the fair taking over Aug 25-29. www.co.bonner.id.us/fairgrounds | 208-263-8414 |
| Sep 05-Sep 06 | Schweitzer Fall Fest - Tasting tents feature regional microbrews, wine, and soda. Also enjoy chairlift rides, a kids' activity tent, and free live music. summer.schweitzer.com | 208-255-3081 |
| Sep 24-Sep 27 | Idaho State Draft Horse & Mule International - A horse sale, as well as performance and showmanship events, will be offered. www.idahodrafthorseshow.com | 208-687-1831 |
| Shelley |
| Sep 19 | Spud Day - A parade, pancake breakfast, games and contests commemorate the harvest of Idaho's famous export crop. www.ci.shelley.id.us | 208-357-3390 |
| St. Maries |
| Sep 04-Sep 07 | Paul Bunyan Days - Activities include logging and pool events, auction, food and craft booths, carnival, parade, a street dance and the new lawnmower races. www.stmarieschamber.org | 208245-3563 |
| Stanley |
| Jul 18-Jul 19 | Mountain Mamas' Arts & Crafts Show - Food, arts and craft vendors, and music highlight this show. www.stanleycc.org | 208-774-3411 |
| Aug 22-Aug 23 | Sawtooth Salmon Festival - Expect history, field trips, food, vendors, and entertainment at this fun-filled event. www.stanleycc.org | 800-878-7950 |
| Sun Valley |
| Jul 30-Aug 25 | Ketch'em Alive - Free summer concert series running every Tuesday night from 7-9 pm www.visitsunvalley.com | 208-726-3423 |
| Sep 05-Sep 07 | Ketchum Wagon Days - Old West entertainment, including a shoot out and the longest non-motorized parade in the west, can be found along with barbecues, fiddler's contest, Mountain Man Rendezvous, a rodeo and more can be found at this festival. www.wagondays.com | 866-305-9899 |
| Wallace |
| Aug 14-Aug 15 | Heritage-Huckleberry Festival - Stroll the historic streets of Wallace, tour a silver mine, and check out the live entertainment, and art, craft, and food booths (especially those with huckleberries). www.wallaceidahochamber.com | 208-753-7151 |
| Yellow Pine |
| Aug 07-Aug 09 | Harmonica Fest - Enjoy the incredible harmonica music, food and crafts, raffles, drawings, auctions, and harmonica lessons in an Idaho backcountry setting. www.harmonicacontest.com | 208-633-3300 |
Montana |
| Absarokee |
| Jul 05 | Montana Barbecue Cook-Off - Taste some barbecue while enjoying live music, games, and microbrews.
http://absarokeearea.com | 406-328-7200 |
| Anaconda |
| Oct 03 | Oktoberfest - This event begins with an arts and crafts show and then progresses with a Farmer's Market that includes food booths and a beer garden Free children's craft area. www.anacondamt.org | 406-563-2422 |
| Belgrade |
| Oct 30-Nov 01 | Little Bear School House Museum Antique Show - This annual event includes three buildings with over 78 dealers with booths ranging from furniture, glassware, linens and collectibles. This antique show is a fund raiser for the support of Little Bear School House Museum, a one-room, log school. | 406-388-1873 |
| Big Sky |
| Jul 02-Aug 13 | Music in the Mountains Concert Series - All events are held outside at the Big Sky Community Park on Thursdays at 7 p.m. Check the website for complete schedule.
www.bigskyarts.org | 406-995-2742 |
| Sep 05 | Mountainfest - Music, food, merchants, and children's activities at Mountain Village. www.bigskyresort.com | 800-548-4486 |
| Big Timber |
| Nov 07 | Christmas Bazaar and Craft Show - Featuring over 100 exhibitors selling handmade crafts, local art, photographs, and food. Unique Christmas gifts and jewelry. Our bazaar features unique, handmade only crafts and lunch is available. | 406-930-0320 |
| Bigfork |
| Aug 01-Aug 02 | Festival of the Arts - More than 150 booths with art, crafts, food, and entertainment. www.bigforkfestivalofthearts.com | 406-837-5888 |
| Billings |
| Aug 07-Aug 08 | Magic City Blues - Montana's Urban Music Festival - Eat, drink, and dance in the street to the music of some of the great blues performers. www.magiccityblues.com | 406-670-2329 |
| Aug 07-Aug 15 | Montana Fair - Exhibits, concerts, rodeos, and a carnival, plus cattle, draft horses, and livestock on display.
www.montanafair.com | 800-366-8538 |
| Sep 04-Sep 06 | Big Sky Polka Festival - Festival features four great dance bands, and dances include waltzes, two-steps, polkas, jitterbugs, and a little bit of country.
www.visitmt.com | 406-656-7470 |
| Sep 25 | Ales for Trails - Sample over 40 different micro-brews at Ales for Trails. Your taste buds will go crazy with the selection of brews from across the region, great food, and enjoy the best local music. bikenet.org | 406-247-8637 |
| Oct 10 | HarvestFest - Celebrate the change of seasons with a cultural event that includes food vendors, arts and crafts and Farmers Market vendors. There is live entertainment and things to do for every age group. www.harvestfun.com | 406-259-5454 |
| Nov 07 | Billings Symphony Orchestra & Chorale: American Favorites - 'American Favorites' when Broadway singer Doug LaBrecque, joins the Billings Symphony Orchestra and Chorale for music from 'Over The Rainbow,' 'Lion King,' 'Before the Parade Passes' and more. www.billingssymphony.org | 406-252-3610 |
| Boulder |
| Sep 12-Sep 13 | Boulder Music & Art Festival - Music, art vendors, authors, children activities, food and more.... Come enjoy this FREE, family-fun event. www.bouldermtchamber.com | 406-465-2106 |
| Box Elder |
| Aug 07-Aug 09 | Rocky Boy's Annual Pow Wow - Dance, costume, and drumming competitions with cultural demonstrations and ethnic and traditional food.
www.rockyboy.org | 800-823-4478 |
| Bozeman |
| Aug 05 | Bite of Bozeman - Stroll along historic Main Street and celebrate the culinary arts of local restaurants.
www.visitmt.com | 406-586-4003 |
| Aug 07-Aug 09 | Sweet Pea Festival - Features a costume ball on Main Street, music, dance, theater, and children's activities. www.sweetpeafestival.org | 406-586-4003 |
| Aug 20-Aug 23 | Montana Cowboy Mounted Shooting Competition - Players dressed in 1800s-period clothing compete on horseback in a timed shooting event. www.cowboymountedshooting.com | 406-763-4456 |
| Aug 22 | Quilts on the Lawn Quilt Show - Antique quilts and an antique toy sewing machine collection will be displayed inside, while more quilts and craft and food vendors will be outside. http://quiltsonthelawn.com | 406-586-6097 |
| Oct 03-Oct 04 | Bridger Raptor Festival - This event centers around an annual count each Fall of the largest known golden eagle migration and includes children's events, bird hike opportunities and more. www.bridgerraptorfest.org | 406-556-5672 |
| Butte |
| Jul 03-Jul 04 | Freedom Fest - Fourth of July celebration events include Huck Finn/Pollyanna Day, concerts, lighted float displays, parade, street dance, fireworks display, and more.
www.visitmt.com | 406-723-3177 |
| Jul 10-Jul 12 | National Folk Festival - Showcasing the country's finest traditional artists since 1934.
http://nationalfolkfestival.com | 406-497-6464 |
| Jul 23-Jul 25 | Evel Knievel Days - Butte becomes home to the nation's top motor daredevils.
http://www.knieveldays.com | 866-782-3835 |
| Chinook |
| Oct 09-Oct 10 | Sugarbeet Festival - Activities planned include kid's games in a sugarbeet theme, motorcycle and car show, local musicians in the parks, results of the sugarbeet growing contest, a parade with a barbecue and street dance. www.chinookmontana.com | 406-357-2394 |
| Columbia Falls |
| Jul 24-Jul 26 | Heritage Days - Annual summer celebration includes rodeo, vendors, parade, street dance, craft fair, and car show. http://www.cfallsheritagedays.com | 406-892-2072 |
| Cut Bank |
| Jul 24-Jul 26 | Lewis & Clark Festival - Parade, arts and crafts fair, car show, free concerts, talent show, and Lewis and Clark site tour.
http://www.cutbankchamber.com | 406-873-2201 |
| Darby |
| Jul 18 | Strawberry Festival - An old-fashioned ice cream social with strawberries, angel food cake, ice cream, and music.
visitmt.com | 406-381-5114 |
| Aug 15 | Fun Day - Events include a parade, community market, live entertainment, evening dance, kids' games, and barbecue.
www.visitmt.com | 406-821-3226 |
| Dillon |
| Sep 05-Sep 07 | Montana's Biggest Weekend - The Dillon Jaycee Labor Day Rodeo, Concert, Fair & Parade provides an exciting and colorful end to summer. The arena action lures America's top riders and ropers, matched against the toughest rodeo stock in two days of heart-stopping action. www.dillonjaycees.com/ | 406-683-5771 |
| Oct 23-Oct 24 | Ghost Walks - Bannack's wild past comes alive at Ghost Walks. The ghosts of Henry Plummer, Chief Snag, Dutch John Wagonor and others come to life in this spooky and entertaining Halloween event. Reservations required and not recommended for children under six. www.bannack.org | 406-834-3413 |
| Ennis |
| Aug 08 | Madison Valley Arts Festival - A juried arts and crafts marketplace that features original painting, pottery, woodworking, and stained glass. | 406-682-4388 |
| Eureka |
| Jul 30-Aug 01 | Montana Quilt Show - An outdoor show that includes two-days of workshops with renowned quilt teachers. www.eurekaquiltshow.com | 406-297-3677 |
| Sep 19-Sep 20 | Salmon Festival - This family festival, revolves around the annual salmon run up the Tobacco River which runs in downtown Eureka. Enjoy fishing derby, kids games, casting contest, scarecrow contest, salmon cook off, arts and crafts fair, food vendors, and more. www.welcome2eureka.com | 406-889-4636 |
| Gardiner |
| Sep 06 | Annual Yellowstone Music Festival - This is a festival of great music for people who love the outdoors. The festival will showcase artists from a variety of genres and will feature local, regional and national talent. www.yellowstonemusicfest.com | 406-223-8831 |
| Glasgow |
| Aug 09-Aug 12 | Northeast Montana Fair - Free entertainment, children's activities, cooking contests, two nights of PRCA rodeo and wild horse race, a demolition derby, and livestock exhibits and sale. www.visitmt.com | 406-228-6266 |
| Great Falls |
| Jul 11 | 2009 RiverFest - A day filled with fun, food, entertainment, arts and crafts,live music, and more. http://www.greatfallsmt.net | 406-771-1265 |
| Sep 11 | River's Edge Trail - Blues & Brews - As a fund raiser for the River's Edge Trail, this event features great food, a selection of micro brew and domestic beers and the best regional and national blues artist they can find for this great cause. www.thetrail.org/ | 406-788-3313 |
| Hamilton |
| May 02-Sep 26 | Valley Farmers Market - Saturday morning market offers locally grown organic produce, Montana fruit, locally baked goods and sandwiches, and handmade arts and crafts. www.visitmt.com | 406-961-0004 |
| Oct 10 | 30th Annual McIntosh Apple Day - McIntosh Apple Day has apple butter bubbling over an open fire, apple juice being squeezed, a giant Farmers Market with arts and crafts, kids games galore, live music all day, a mega-raffle, fall vegetables and fruits and lots of specialty food items. www.brvhsmuseum.org | 406-363-3338 |
| Harlowton |
| Jul 03-Jul 04 | Harlowton Chamber of Commerce Rodeo - Events include barrel racing, bull riding, calf roping, bucking horses, and wild cow milking.
www.harlowtonchamber.com | 406-632-4694 |
| Helena |
| Jul 11 | Cardboard Cup Regatta - Participants build boats made of corrugated cardboard.
www.springmeadowresources.org | 406-443-2376 |
| Jul 21-Jul 26 | Last Chance Stampede and Fair - A classical western rodeo and fair complete with carnival, parades, professional cowboys, exhibits, and live entertainment.
http://www.helenafairgrounds.com | 406-457-8516 |
| Aug 08-Aug 09 | Montana Wild West Fest - Includes a Wild West Town, performing arts and entertainment, wagon rides, food, western merchandise, and quilt show. http://montanalivinghistory.org | 406-458-3700 |
| Aug 20-Aug 23 | Western Rendezvous of Art - Fifty-five artists display their work for public viewing and sale.
www.westrendart.org | 406-442-4263 |
| Oct 24 | Autumn Art & Craft Show - This show will have over 90 juried artists and craftspeople from Montana. Also other Northwest states are featured. All items are handmade and most are made in Montana. www.janetkoenigproductions.com | 406-449-7801 |
| Hinsdale |
| Jul 03-Jul 04 | Milk River Days and Cowboys Rodeo - The celebration begins with a rodeo and free street dance downtown, and on the 4th there is a parade, kids' games, barbecue, and fireworks.
| 406-364-2203 |
| Jackson |
| Jul 12 | Old Timer's Day Celebration - Activities includes street games, live entertainment, children's games, and hot springs pool.
www.jacksonhotsprings.com | 406-834-3264 |
| Jefferson City |
| Sep 27 | Scarecrow Festival - Fun for the whole family building Scarecrows. Join in the contests, pumpkin carvings, a big bonfire, wiener roast and live music. Last year over 220 scarecrows were made! www.tizergardens.com | Jefferson City |
| Kalispell |
| Jul 10-Jul 12 | Artists and Craftsmen of the Flahead Summer Art and Craft Show - Three day art and craft show under the old maples on Courthouse lawn. acfguide.com | 406-881-4288 |
| Oct 01-Oct 04 | 17th Annual Glacier Jazz Stampede - The toe-tappin' music played at this festival has jazz lovers from all musical backgrounds. Come to Flathead Valley to hear your favorite jazz bands on stampede weekend. glacierjazzstampede.com/ | 406-755-6088 |
| Nov 27-Nov 22 | Artists and Craftsmen of the Flathead Winter Holiday Art and Craft Show - Handmade holiday gifts with Montana style acrfguide.com | 406-881-4288 |
| Lewistown |
| Aug 14-Aug 16 | Annual Montana Cowboy Poetry Gathering - Experience a visual and oral history of the West. www.lewistownartcenter.org | 406-535-8278 |
| Sep 12 | Annual Montana State Chokecherry Festival - This festival celebrates the Chokecherry, a small, maroon-colored fruit with a puckery taste that grows wild in Montana. Events include an outdoor breakfast, pit-spitting contest, art & craft booths, free entertainment and a Chokecherry culinary contest. www.lewistownchamber.com | 406-535-5436 |
| Libby |
| Sep 11 | Libby Nordicfest - Libby Nordicfest is a gala affair featuring Scandinavian foods, a juried craft show, traditional folk costumes, free outdoor entertainment, a quilt show, concerts, music, and arts and special events. www.libbynordicfest.org/ | 406-293-2440 |
| Livingston |
| Jul 02-Jul 04 | Livingston Roundup Parade and Rodeo - Lively parade, PRCA rodeo, plus fireworks each night. www.livingston-chamber.com | 406-222-3199 |
| Manhattan |
| Aug 15 | Potato Festival - Includes firemen's breakfast, parade, arts and crafts vendors, car show, and town dance. www.manhattanmontana.com | 406-284-4162 |
| Miles City |
| Oct 09-Nov 15 | Festival of Quilted Wonders - The Festival of Quilted Wonders is a juried quilt exhibit of many designs. Awards are given in five categories. The event includes an opening reception. www.ccac.milescity.org | 406-234-0635 |
| Missoula |
| Aug 11-Aug 16 | Western Montana Fair and Rodeo - Features 4-H exhibits, art exhibits, cooking, 4-H livestock sale, demolition derby, free stage acts, and country-western concert. www.westernmontanafair.com | 406-721-3247 |
| Aug 29-Aug 30 | River City Roots Fest - Includes a juried art show of painters, sculptors, and photographers, musical entertainment, a 4-mile run/walk, and children's activities. www.rivercityrootsfestival.com | 406-543-4238 |
| Sep 02-Sep 03 | Montana Shakespeare in the Parks - Free professional performances beginning at 6 p.m. at the UM Oval. www.montana.edu/shakespeare | 406-994-3901 |
| Sep 13 | Germanfest - Missoula celebrates its sister city with free musical entertainment, German-style dancing, Children's activities and ethnic foods and beverages. www.missoulacultural.org | 406-532-3240 |
| Oct 22-Oct 24 | Humanities Montana Festival of the Book - Humanities Montana Festival of the Book features over 70 of the region's writers in a variety of readings, panels, exhibits, demonstrations, a literary contest, signings, entertainment, receptions and tours connected to festival events. www.humanitiesmontana.org | 406-243-6022 |
| Oct 22-Oct 24 | Montana CINE Cultural and Environmental Film Fest - Montana CINE films cover a wide range of topics from world cultures to outdoor adventure. All films entered into this juried competition, compete for a variety of prestigious awards. www.wildlifefilms.org | 406-728-9380 |
| Norris |
| Sep 07 | Holy Bucket Bluegrass Festival - There's fun for the whole family at this festival. Traditional bluegrass and other acoustic music genres are performed by a talented group of regional professionals. Also enjoy good food and a relaxing soak at Norris Hot Springs. www.norrishotsprings.com | 406-685-3303 |
| Plentywood |
| Jun 27-Jul 05 | Prairie Fest 2008 - Antique tractors battle it out for the top pulling honors. Get a taste of the Old West at the Ranch Rodeo and Top Hand competition. http://sheridancountychamber.org | 406-765-1733 |
| Polson |
| Aug 07-Aug 09 | Festival Days - Art Show, car Show, carnival, children's activities, dancing, and entertainment. http://polsonchamber.com | 406-883-5969 |
| Aug 15 | Wine Festival - The 25th annual event offers fine wines from around the world and hors d'oeuvres from local eateries, plus live auction and evening entertainment.
www.visitmt.com | 800-845-4251 |
| Red Lodge |
| Jul 24-Jul 25 | Montana State Old Time Fiddlers Contest - Hear some of the finest fiddlers compete in the annual state contest, with music played by young and old.
http://montanafiddlers.org | 406-736-5391 |
| Sep 07 | Labor Day Arts Fair - This fair features 80+ artists' booths displaying and selling handcrafted items. Free, live entertainment throughput the day and food booths for a picnic in the park. www.carboncountydepotgallery.org/ | 406-446-1370 |
| Seeley Lake |
| Jul 17-Jul 18 | Quilt Festival - Quilts of all sizes, designs, and techniques are on display. http://deercountryquilts.com | 406-677-2730 |
| Oct 03 | Tamarack Festival - To 'Celebrate the Trees,' this festival focuses on the beauty of the season, with an arts and crafts show, Tour of the Arts, historical society event and various other activities. Maps available to walk, hike, bike or drive to see the best trees. www.SeeleyLakeChamber.com | 406-677-2880 |
| Sidney |
| Jul 11 | Sunrise Festival of the Arts - Arts and crafts, pottery demonstrations, food, children's activities, and entertainment.
www.sidneymt.com | 406-433-1916 |
| Sep 05-Sep 07 | Living History Weekend - Experience life at a muzzleloaders encampment at Fort Union during this three-day event. Part of each day is spent on a building project for the fort. Beginning at 8:00pm every 15 minutes groups of 25 tour the fort and are confronted by period scenes. www.nps.gov/fous | 406-433-1916 |
| Nov 07 | Wine and Food Festival |
