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EVENT CALENDAR

Prepare for a snow filled visit to Big Sky! The calendar of events for Big Sky, Moonlight Basin, Bozeman, and West Yellowstone is full of activities and happenings. Coordinate a Montana trip with a favorite event, from outdoor concerts and rodeos to a ski competition.

June 2008 EVENTS

11th : Big Sky Opening
Big Sky Resort opens for the summer season. Scenic chair lifts start today and restaurants, hotels, shops, and mountain biking are now open for the more >

12th : Community Pint Night at the Brewery
Come to Lone Peak Brewery between 5:00 to 7:30. $1 from every pint sold will go to a designated charity. Contact the Lone Peak Brewery at (406) more >

13th : Art Walk in Downtown Bozeman
Stroll down Main Street Bozeman and investigate the collection of galleries. Meet artists at opening receptions or explore collections of Western art.

13th : Corral Golf Tournment at Big Sky Golf Course
This golf event features a four person scramble followed by a BBQ at the Bunker Bar and Grill benefiting local non-profit organizations. For more more >

15th : Stars Over Yellowstone at the Park
Yellowstone National Park Join the Museum of the Rockies for stargazing under pristine dark skies. Stargazing will follow the evening campfire more >

15th : Fathers Day BBQ!
Celebrate Fathers Day with a Barbeque at the Half Moon Saloon in Big Sky

18th : Moonlight Lodge's Timbers Deli Now open
Timbers Deli opens For Summer Season The timbers deli offers quick breakfasts & lunches. For more information call 406.995.7781.

20th : Family Fun Friday at Big Sky
From 10am to 4pm, join in on science lessons and adventure activities at the Big Sky Institute. Registration is recommended and cost is $20 for the more >

21st : Madison River Music Festival
10th Anniversary of this music festival brings fiddlers and orchestras to Wild Rose Park in Ennis, MT. The event begins at 6pm with an artist more >

21st : Primal Quest Adventure Race
Primal Quest is an ecologically aware wilderness Expedition Adventure Race. Teams race for over $100,000 in prizes. Call Big Sky Central Reservations more >

21st: Ennis Gallery Walk
Begins at 3pm and helps to kick off the Music Festival in Ennis. For more information, call the Hole in the Wall Gallery at (406) 682-7235.

21st: Janet Clarkson Memorial Triathlon inWest Yellowstone, MT
Janet Clarkson, a local triathlete, passed away at age 37 from Ewing's Sarcoma, a bone cancer. This annual event in honor of Janet and for the benefit more >

21st : Big Sky Institute Hike - Animal Tracking
Coordinated with the Big Sky Hikers, this science and nature hike is the first throughout the summer. Introduction to Animal Tracking. Call Twila Moon more >

27th : Big Sky Institute Grand Opening
Visit Big Sky Institute's new home in Big Westfork Meadow,next to the Chamber of Commerce. After the ribbon cutting ceremony, there will be a more >

27th : Moonlight on Madison Opens for the Summer
Moonlight on the Madison is a vacation experience that is one of a kind! This package combines gourmet cuisine with an elegant riverside stay with more >

27th - 28th : West Yellowstone Rodeo
Join in the fun at thte Wild West Yellowstone Rodeo featuring Bareback Riding, Team Roping, Saddle Bronc Riding, Breakaway Roping and Bull Riding. more >

28th - 29th : Eagle's Store 100th Anniversary Celebration Weekend
Eagle's Store is a pioneer family business and a West Yellowstone landmark. Celebrate 100 years in business with the Eagle family at a 100th more >

29th : Historic Crail Ranch Conservators Annual Meeting
The Annual Meeting of Historic Crail Ranch Conservators is held at 1pm at Crail Ranch. At 2pm, the Gallatin Valley Junior Fiddlers will perform. Free more >

July 2008 EVENTS

1st : 1st Annual Redneck Triathlon
Come to the Half Moon Saloon and do the 1st Annual Redneck Triathalon! This is an event of true skill and sportsmanship where you can show off the more >

3rd : 3rd annual Red, White and Boom!
Come to Moonlight's Half Moon Saloon to celebrate Independence Day with a bang! Enjoy children's activities, fireworks, beer garden and live music more >

3rd & 4th: Rodeo in Ennis
It wouldn't be the West without a rodeo, and the Ennis Rodeo, a NRA sanctioned event, is held on the 3rd and 4th of July. There is a day and night of more >

4th
Firecracker Open Golf Scramble Big Sky Golf Course This themed event utilizes the red, white and blue tee boxes with four person teams and is more >

4th : 4th of July Celebrations
Meadow Village Pavillion Free Fourth of July celebration at the Big Sky Community Park Pavillion with fireworks, food, drinks, and music from more >

6th : Crail Ranch Sunday Market
A local market featuring a variety of arts and crafts by talented artisans from the Big Sky region. Music by the Liberty String Band. Held at the more >

10th: Music in the Mountains
On the One, a San Diego Music Award Winners for Best Jazz Album (2007)performs on teh stage at Meadow Village. Doors open at 6:00 pm and admission is more >

14th: Big Brothers Big Sisters Celebrity Golf Tournament
At the Arnold Palmer desingned Big Sky Golf Course - Hit the links at and raise money for Gallatin County kids! Do not miss this year's event!

15th: Big Sky Food Fest
Held at Buck's T-4, this food festival features local chefs' specialties from area resturants. Local breweries and California wineries are also more >

17th : Music in the Mountains Summer Concert Series
Flowmotion performs a mixture of world-funk, jam-rock and ballads at the Meadow Village Concert Stage area - doors open at 6pm and the show starts at more >

19th : Trek to Big Sky
Join Big Sky Resort for a fundraiser for Reach, inc., a Bozeman based private, non-profit organization that has been providing services for adults more >

19th -20th : Colors of Kyrgyzstan
Colors of Kyrgyzstan-Carpets and Crafts Crail Ranch On Saturday, 10am-5pm and Sunday,12pm - 5pm, carpets and crafts from the Republic of more >

20th : Music in the Park, West Yellowstone
See live music in the great outdoors! Bring your blankets, lawn chairs, picnics, and the kids. This casual evening of Music in the Park will feature more >

24th : Music in the Mountains "The Wailing Jennys"
At the Big Sky Community Park Pavilion, the Music in the Mountains series continues with Canadian singer-songwriters The Wailin' Jennys. Doors open at more >

26th : Crail Ranch Quilt Show
5th Annual Quilt Show Talented quilters will present demonstrations at 10:30, 11:30, 12:30 and 1:30. Many quilts will be on display and more >

26th : Bozeman Symphony Orchestra Perfornmance
The Bozeman Symphony Orchestra's 11th annual Pops concert takes place in Meadow Village. Doors open at 5:00 pm and the Symphony starts at 7pm. Kids' more >

31st - 2nd : Wild West Yellowstone Rodeo
This rodeo features events such as Bareback Riding, Team Roping, Saddle Bronc Riding, Breakaway Roping and Bull Riding. Rodeo starts at 8:00 pm each more >

31st : Music in the Mountains Free Concert
Jeni Fleming and a six piece jazz combo will perform on the Meadow Village Concert Stage. Doors open at 6:00 pm at the Meadow Village Concert Stage more >

August 2008 Events

1st : Hawaiian Open Golf Tournament in Big Sky
Wear your hula skirt and tropical shirt at this golf tournament in Big Sky. Followed by a luau at the Bunker Bar and Grill with great food, a limbo, more >

1st - 3rd : Sweet Pea Festival
A 3 day summer festival that celebrates the arts, held in Ennis, MT. For a more information, call (406) 586-4003.

7th : Music in the Mountains Concert
The Spring Creek Blue Grass Band performs at Big Sky Community Park Pavilion. This is a free event - doors open at 6pm, music starts at 7pm. Food and more >

8th : Bozeman Art Walk
Stroll down Main Street, Bozeman on this evening and meet artists and explore western works of art. About 25 galleries participate - begins at 6pm.

9th : 28th Annual County Fair
At Big Sky Community Park This event, which has celebrated community, arts & entertainment for over 25 years, will be held on August 11th at the more >

9th : Country Fair Get Together at Crail Ranch
After a day at the Country Fair, join the parade at Crail Ranch. Goodies galore, pies, cakes, cookies, all from the kitchens of Big Sky cooks. Free more >

9th : Madison Valley Arts Festival in Ennis
Held at Ennis' Peter T's Park, this Arts Festival features a juried arts & crafts show and sale, live entertainment, children's face painting, "Meet more >

9th : Wet and Wild Day in Big Sky
On the mountain, cool off from the summer sun. Featuring live music, kids activities, including wet slip-n-slides in the base area will make this a more >

10th? : Lone Peak's Revenge Mountain Bike Race
Cross-country and downhill biking race events to take place at Big Sky Resort. 2008's date has yet to be determined. Stay up to date at more >

14th : Music in the Mountains Free Concert
Feast performs traditional Irish music with a modern feel. Check out Feast as they visit Big Sky for Music in the Mountains in Big Sky Community Park more >

15th : Friday Family Fun Day
The Big Sky Institue hosts families and couples with a fun science and adventure activities. Contact Twila Moon with questions at (406) more >

16th : Madison River Run
13th Annual Madison River Run at Lion's Club Park, Ennis, MT - registration at 8am, and the run starts at 9am. Contact Kelley (406) 682-5034 for race more >

17th : Cruisin' on Main Car Show in Bozeman
Bozeman's Main Street is transformed into a Summer showroom as downtown closes to all traffic except the finest classic cars, customs, Hot Rods, more >

17th : Crail Ranch Community Appreciation Concert
Historic Crail Ranch Concert features the Open Range Band playing western swing music of Bob Wills, Hank Williams, Patsy Cline and others. A family more >

17th : Carroll Topfler Memorial Fund Concert
The Arts Council of Big Sky and Carroll Topfler Memorial Fund present Trio du Jour in concert at the Half Moon Saloon. Tickets are $50 and can be more >

21st : Music in the Mountains Concert
A free concert by Delta Nove, a band that blends funk, Brazilian samba, afro-beat, world, jazz, rock, ska and reggae music. Doors open at 6:00 pm at more >

27th : Bonnie Raitt Concert Big Sky Arts Council Headliner Event
Bonnie Raitt is this summer's headliner event! Presented by the Big Sky Arts Council, Bonnie Raitt will play at the Big Sky Community Park on more >

29th : Ennis Gallery Walk
Join a summer gallery walks in Ennis featuring local talents on Friday evening. For more information, call the Hole in the Wall Gallery at (406) more >

29th : Ennis on the Madison Fly Fishing Festival
Celebrate the art and sport of fly-fishing in Ennis, Montana at thsi Festival For more information, email info@ennisflyfishing.com

29th : Chili Cook Off Competition In Big Sky
Join this Big Sky Tradition at the Half Moon Saloon! With children's activities, a Chinese auction, beer garden, live music, and of course, lots of more >

30th : Mountain Festival at Big Sky
Mountain fest features a Montana Rose performance, 5K trail run along with children’s inflatables, rock climbing wall and a sidewalk sale featuring more >

31st : Pancake Breakast with Big Sky Volunteer Firemen
Eat breakfast at the Firefighter's Panckake Breakfast. A fundraiser by the Big Sky Volunteer Fire Department. Say Thank You to Big Sky's finest for more >

September 2008 EVENTS

1st : Holy Bucket Bluegrass Festival
The 5th Annual Labor Day music event is held at Norris Hot Springs and is fun for the whole family. Traditional bluegrass, psycho grass, jam grass as more >

5th: Big Sky Chamber Golf Tournament
Held at Big Sky Resort's golf course

12th : Bozeman Art Walk
Walk Main Street, Bozeman on this evening to see impressive western art at over 25 participating galleries. 6pm - 8pm

tbd : West Yellowstone Golf Tournament

19th : Ennis Gallery Walk

October 2009

October
Off Season Begins at Moonlight Basin Resort

October
Facilities in Big Sky Resort Mountain Village close

11th : Old Faithful Fall Cycle Tour in Yellowstone
Ride a bike through Yellowstone National Park. Ride all the way, or just until you're tired out. A Ranger-led tour at Old Faithful, T-shirts, more >

October TBD - Season Ski Pass Sales
Big Sky Season Pass Sales at Borders Book Store, North 19th in Bozeman

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