January 2010

1st-December 31st - BIKE WORKNIGHTS--ONGOING all year. 6-8pm Tuesdays and Thursdays in the garage at 425 E Aspen Street. For a $10 donation get help with your bike maintenance needs, or volunteer your time to help us refurbish used bikes for donation to our community. We have low-cost bikes for sale or trade for volunteer time.

July 2010

14th-September 1st - Big Sky Farmer's Market, Big Sky Town Center. Wednesdays from 5-8pm at Big Sky Town Center’s Fire Pit Park on Ousel Falls Road. July 7th – September 1st, 2010. The market features over 100 vendors selling anything from farm-fresh produce, herbs and fresh bread to pottery, oil paintings and jewelry. Questions, please call Wendy at 406-570-2417, or check the Farmers Market webpage at http://www.bigskytowncenter.com

21st-September 1st - Big Sky Farmer's Market, Big Sky Town Center. Wednesdays from 5-8pm at Big Sky Town Center’s Fire Pit Park on Ousel Falls Road. July 7th – September 1st, 2010. The market features over 100 vendors selling anything from farm-fresh produce, herbs and fresh bread to pottery, oil paintings and jewelry. Questions, please call Wendy at 406-570-2417, or check the Farmers Market webpage at http://www.bigskytowncenter.com

26th-August 8th - Girls Adventure Camp in Washington. Direct Bozeman to Seattle flights provide a great opportunity for local SW Montana teen girls ages 12-15 to experience the beach and rain forests of Olympic National Park while enjoy backpacking, sea kayaking, and blueberry picking in the Pacific NW with Alpengirl this summer. Read more about this 2-week Washington Olympics Camp Session at www.alpengirl.com

26th-30th - Sweet Grass County Fair, Big Timber. 932-5146

28th-September 1st - Big Sky Farmer's Market, Big Sky Town Center. Wednesdays from 5-8pm at Big Sky Town Center’s Fire Pit Park on Ousel Falls Road. July 7th – September 1st, 2010. The market features over 100 vendors selling anything from farm-fresh produce, herbs and fresh bread to pottery, oil paintings and jewelry. Questions, please call Wendy at 406-570-2417, or check the Farmers Market webpage at http://www.bigskytowncenter.com

30th - Big Sky Institute Science Friday. Enjoy a day-long science adventure with the Big Sky Institute. Call 406-993-9355 for details.

30th-31st - Country Fair and Arts Festival Kick-Off Concert, Big Sky Town Center Pavilion. Free concert featuring the Dusty Rhodes and the River Band, indie fold rock from California at the Town Center Pavilion, 7pm, Food and Beverage Vendors. Kick-off party for the annual Big Sky Country Fair and Arts Festival.

31st - Guided Nature Hike, Moonlight Basin. Join our very own Wildlife Specialist, Marc Glines for a guided hike leaving from the Mountain Concierge desk. Complimentary guided hikes start at 9am. Hikes start July 3rd and run every Wednesday and Saturday until September 11th. Can't make the hike on Wednesday or Saturday? Special days and times available upon request! Call the Moonlight Basin Mountain Concierge at (406) 995-7716.

31st - Yellowstone Valley Lodge Music Festival, The Pat Green Band + local bands, Free admission pay for parking & concessions Info & directions Call 333-4787.

31st - Richard Wojtowicz, reference librarian/associate professor, Montana State University, Mining's Effects on Montana's Missouri River: an Environmental Overview. Missouri Headwaters State Park.

August 2010

1st - Women In Action Annual Croquet Tournament Big Sky Golf Course. Save the date for the Women In Action's Croquet Tournament, scheduled for Sunday, August 1, 2010. Tournament will start at 3:00pm at the Big Sky Golf Course driving range. For more information, call (406) 209-7098.

3rd - Backcountry Horsemen of Montana Steak Ride at 3:00 PM August 21st 2010. 686-9169, sherrie@mexico-villas.com

3rd - Fly Fishing Clinic, Moonlight Basin. Learn the basics of fly fishing including a tour of the fly box and on river casting instruction in a small, intimate group with an experienced local guide. All clinics held on the Gallatin River, location varies by date. Ages 10 and up, all equipment included. Four-hour clinic from 3pm-7pm: $125 includes instruction and all required equipment (Fishing license not included). Reservations required. For further details and to make a reservation, contact the Moonlight Basin Mountain Concierge at (406) 995-7716 or concierge@moonlightbasin.com.

4th-September 1st - Big Sky Farmer's Market, Big Sky Town Center. Wednesdays from 5-8pm at Big Sky Town Center’s Fire Pit Park on Ousel Falls Road. July 7th – September 1st, 2010. The market features over 100 vendors selling anything from farm-fresh produce, herbs and fresh bread to pottery, oil paintings and jewelry. Questions, please call Wendy at 406-570-2417, or check the Farmers Market webpage at http://www.bigskytowncenter.com

4th - Guided Nature Hike, Moonlight Basin. Join our very own Wildlife Specialist, Marc Glines for a guided hike leaving from the Mountain Concierge desk. Complimentary guided hikes start at 9am. Hikes start July 3rd and run every Wednesday and Saturday until September 11th. Can't make the hike on Wednesday or Saturday? Special days and times available upon request! Call the Moonlight Basin Mountain Concierge at (406) 995-7716.

6th-8th - Little Bear School House Museum Antique Show at the Gallatin County Fairgrounds Exhibit Buildings, admission $4 for all 3 days, public hours Fri 5pm-9pm, Sat 9am-5pm, Sun 10am-3pm.

6th - Hawaiian Open Golf Tournament, Big Sky Golf Course. Hawaiian Open- Friday, August 6th - 2:00pm. Call 406.995.5780 to enter or for details.

6th-15th - Step into the experience of 1800s life at the Smoking Waters Mountain Man Rendezvous. The encampment, complete with Trader's Row, fires the imagination of what it must have been like to live in that era. Entertainment, demonstrations and seminars on a variety of 'life as it was skills' will give a deeper appreciation of the challenges and dangers that were faced and overcome. Tomahawk and knife demonstrations, black powder shoots, Mountain-man storytelling, musicians and open fire cooking are all a part of this annual Smoking Waters Mountain Main Rendezvous. Visitor admission is free. Shooters' fee is $10.00.

7th - Guided Nature Hike, Moonlight Basin. Join our very own Wildlife Specialist, Marc Glines for a guided hike leaving from the Mountain Concierge desk. Complimentary guided hikes start at 9am. Hikes start July 3rd and run every Wednesday and Saturday until September 11th. Can't make the hike on Wednesday or Saturday? Special days and times available upon request! Call the Moonlight Basin Mountain Concierge at (406) 995-7716.

7th - 32nd First Security Bozeman Classic, 5K and 10K races. The 10K will start at 7:15 AM and the 5K at 7:25 AM at First Security Bank on Babcock. Professional pictures will be taken of runners and will be available to view or purchase by Wednesday, August 12 at Montana Stars.

7th - Bozeman City Tournament, Bridger Creek Golf Course. Tee times 7am-12pm. Entry fee is $60 for members at Bridger Creek GC and Valley View GC and $80 for members at Riverside CC and Cottonwood Hills GC. Fee includes 36 holes of competition and prizes. Day 2 is at Valley View. Call 586-2333 to sign up for a tee time.

7th - Madison Valley Arts Festival, 10am – 4pm. At Peter T’s Park featuring a juried arts & crafts show and sale, live entertainment, children’s face painting, “Meet the Authors” book signing, art raffle, and delicious food. For an application please contact Margie Reck at redmtnranch@yahoo.com or 406-682-4416. Deadline for applications is May 15, 2010.

7th - NRA Rodeo, Anderson Outdoor Arena, 406-539-0169.

7th - Shields Valley Pig Wrestling, 8pm at Park County Fairgrounds.

7th - John Phillips, interpretive specialist, Bannack State Park, Discovery and Disaster: the Yellowstone Expedition of 1863. Missouri Headwaters State Park.

8th - Tour de Chico, Paradise Valley. Carter's Bridge-Chico-Carter's Bridge. Contact Rich rgsjuneau@imt.net or 586-7690. Lunch at Chico Grill. Approx 40 miles, but more miles can be added on.

9th - Sweet Pea Festival of Arts, Bozeman.

11th-September 1st - Big Sky Farmer's Market, Big Sky Town Center. Wednesdays from 5-8pm at Big Sky Town Center’s Fire Pit Park on Ousel Falls Road. July 7th – September 1st, 2010. The market features over 100 vendors selling anything from farm-fresh produce, herbs and fresh bread to pottery, oil paintings and jewelry. Questions, please call Wendy at 406-570-2417, or check the Farmers Market webpage at http://www.bigskytowncenter.com

11th - Guided Nature Hike, Moonlight Basin. Join our very own Wildlife Specialist, Marc Glines for a guided hike leaving from the Mountain Concierge desk. Complimentary guided hikes start at 9am. Hikes start July 3rd and run every Wednesday and Saturday until September 11th. Can't make the hike on Wednesday or Saturday? Special days and times available upon request! Call the Moonlight Basin Mountain Concierge at (406) 995-7716.

13th-15th - 3 Forks Rockin’ the Rivers Concert. Tickets call George 866-285-0097.

14th - Crazy Days, Belgrade. belgradechamber.org

14th - Guided Nature Hike, Moonlight Basin. Join our very own Wildlife Specialist, Marc Glines for a guided hike leaving from the Mountain Concierge desk. Complimentary guided hikes start at 9am. Hikes start July 3rd and run every Wednesday and Saturday until September 11th. Can't make the hike on Wednesday or Saturday? Special days and times available upon request! Call the Moonlight Basin Mountain Concierge at (406) 995-7716.

14th - Ed Anacker Bridger Ridge Run, 20 miles on the Bridger Ridge, 7:00 AM at Fairy Lake Camp Grounds. This race is limited to 250 runners. Entries open May 30. winddrinkers.org.

14th - 14th Annual Madison River Run, Ennis, 9a.m. Location: Lion’s Club Park Contact: Kelley Knack 406.682.5034 or Sara Johnson 406.682.5352 for race options and entry fees. Sponsored by the Ennis Area Chamber of Commerce.

14th - Thomas Satterly, Humanities Montana Speakers Bureau presenter, Butte native, former hard rock miner; and storyteller, Underground Mining in Butte. Missouri Headwaters State Park.

15th - The Downtown Bozeman Association is proud to present the "Cruisin on Main" Car Show in Downtown Bozeman. Same day registration is located at the intersection of Black Avenue and Main Street in front of US Bank. We will close down Main Street to make room for hundreds of cars, trucks and motorcycles. All car categories are welcome; all registered cars will receive a complimentary dash plaque and gift bags filled with fun goodies. There is also over a dozen trophies that will be awarded in different car categories as well as 1st, 2nd and 3rd in “Best in Show” and a “People’s Choice.” Come downtown for Cruisin on Main to enjoy food, music, activities, prize drawings, and vote for your favorite vehicles! Come check out the best car show in the valley! The event is FREE and open to the public and will go on rain or shine! For an online registration form, scroll below the event calendar to the full description to find a printable form or for more information call 406-586-4008.

17th - Fly Fishing Clinic, Moonlight Basin. Learn the basics of fly fishing including a tour of the fly box and on river casting instruction in a small, intimate group with an experienced local guide. All clinics held on the Gallatin River, location varies by date. Ages 10 and up, all equipment included. Four-hour clinic from 3pm-7pm: $125 includes instruction and all required equipment (Fishing license not included). Reservations required. For further details and to make a reservation, contact the Moonlight Basin Mountain Concierge at (406) 995-7716 or concierge@moonlightbasin.com.

18th-September 1st - Big Sky Farmer's Market, Big Sky Town Center. Wednesdays from 5-8pm at Big Sky Town Center’s Fire Pit Park on Ousel Falls Road. July 7th – September 1st, 2010. The market features over 100 vendors selling anything from farm-fresh produce, herbs and fresh bread to pottery, oil paintings and jewelry. Questions, please call Wendy at 406-570-2417, or check the Farmers Market webpage at http://www.bigskytowncenter.com

20th - Ennis art walk, 5-8pm. Ennischamber.com.

21st - Run Like the Wind, 4 mile, 9:30 AM and 1K kids funrun, 9AM, in Pray, Montana (Paradise Valley)

21st - Shedhorn Sports 16th Annual Hunters Rendezvous, Ennis. We’ll have over 1500 firearms in stock and over 26 factory reps on hand from over 50 sporting companies. Also featuring the Remington Showroom Truck – this event is bigger than any in-store promotion and better than any gun show. Sale starts Saturday at 9am!

21st - Yellowstone Days, Livingston. 222-0850.

21st - Bob Garritson, popular educator and Mesolithic technologist, Tools and Technologies of the Middle Stone Age: a humorous, educational family program. Missouri Headwaters State Park.

21st-22nd - Wilsall Ranch Rodeo 22nd 11am. 21st @ 6 pm BBQ, Calcutta, Dance. Cindy 578-2304.

22nd - Humane Society’s Bark in the Park Fundraiser, Livingston. Miles Park Bandshell, 12-5 pm Kris 222-1313.

24th - Federation of Fly Fishers 2010 Conclave, West Yellowstone. fedflyfishers.org.

24th - Harvest Celebration at Chico Hot Springs. Fundraiser for Western Sustainability Eschange 222-0730.

25th-September 1st - Big Sky Farmer's Market, Big Sky Town Center. Wednesdays from 5-8pm at Big Sky Town Center’s Fire Pit Park on Ousel Falls Road. July 7th – September 1st, 2010. The market features over 100 vendors selling anything from farm-fresh produce, herbs and fresh bread to pottery, oil paintings and jewelry. Questions, please call Wendy at 406-570-2417, or check the Farmers Market webpage at http://www.bigskytowncenter.com

27th-28th - The 4th Annual Blues Fest 10 at the Bale of Hay Saloon, Virginia City MT is Aug. 27-28, 2010. It’s a chance to catch some great electric blues that will get you up and grooving. Listen to some of the best Blues music in Montana. Music fri and sat 9pm. For more info or to reserve weekend packages call the Bale of Hay Saloon at 406-843-5700 or www.baleofhaysaloon.com

28th-29th - Montana Paint Horse Club at the Gallatin County Fairgrounds Outdoor Arena, public hours Sat 8am-3pm, Sun 8am-5pm.

28th - Gardiner 6th Annual Music Festival & Art Show noon to 10 pm Arch Park, Gardiner. 223-8831.

28th - Run or walk! This is a relaxed race and a great family event. As summer moves into spectacular fall, it feels like a celebration. A festival atmosphere prevails as walkers and runner from all over the area gather to test themselves on 6K and 10K events. There is a kid's race too! The traffic-free route winds its way into the national forest along the Rendezvous Trail System, which serves cross-country skiers in winter and mountain bikers in summer. T-shirts, fruit and thirst quenchers are all included.

28th-29th - Clyde Park “Old Settlers Days” parade, firemen’s breakfast, BBQ, runs; Lois Olmstead 222-7484.

September 2010

1st - Big Sky Farmer's Market, Big Sky Town Center. Wednesdays from 5-8pm at Big Sky Town Center’s Fire Pit Park on Ousel Falls Road. July 7th – September 1st, 2010. The market features over 100 vendors selling anything from farm-fresh produce, herbs and fresh bread to pottery, oil paintings and jewelry. Questions, please call Wendy at 406-570-2417, or check the Farmers Market webpage at http://www.bigskytowncenter.com

3rd - Ennis On The Madison Fly Fishing Festival. Celebrate the art and sport of fly-fishing in Ennis, Montana. Festival information: www.madisonriverfoundation.org

4th - Mountain Fest Big Sky Resort Mountain Village Celebrate Summer and Labor Day weekend at Big Sky Resort. 1st Annual Cardboard Boat Regatta, Music by the After Midnight Band, food, a 5k Race, children's activities and much more.

10th-12th - Universal Athletics warehouse sale, fairgrounds. Contact Bret at 406-587-1220 or 406-570-9025 for more information, public hours Fri 9am-9pm, Sat 9am-6pm, Sun 11am-5pm.

10th-12th - Galloping Dog Agility Club NADAC Trial held at the Circle L arena. Please visit www.gallopingdog.com for more details and information on agility.

10th - Montana Brewers Association Brewers Festival, Gallatin County Fairgrounds. montanabrewers.org.

11th - We are pleased to announce the second annual Tour de Cure Montana Cycling Event scheduled for September 11, 2010. This fundraising event for the American Diabetes Event will start and end at the Missouri Headwaters State Park near Three Forks, west of Bozeman. Last years' event was a tremendous success thanks to the support and assistance we received from organizations such as yours. We look forward to an even bigger event this year, and thank you in advance for your assistance in promoting this event to your readers. Early promotion of the Tour de Cure is important because it gives riders time to do the physical training and fundraising to prepare for the September 11 Ride. It also alerts your readers to a very important and prestigious event in their neighborhood for which they may want to be involved as a sponsor, volunteer, or cyclist.

17th - Ennis art walk, 5-8pm. Ennischamber.com.

18th - AGR House - Testy Fest at the Gallatin County Fairgrounds Warm Up Arena, public hours: 7pm-11:30pm $10.00 at the gate or in advance at Mixers.

24th-26th - Belgrade's biggest event of the year is the Fall Festival. Sponsored by the Belgrade Chamber of Commerce, the Fall Festival is held in conjuntion with Belgrade High Schools Homecoming. Three days of events to enjoy. Besides the usual homecoming activities: Powerpuff Football, Pep Rally and the big Homecoming Game, there is also the festival. The Fall Festival is on Saturday the 19th starts with a Pancake Breakfast, Parade, Free BBQ, Arts & Crafts, Inflatibles, Games, Entertainment and Food. There is also a Drama Production to end the festivities. belgradechamber.org.

25th - Bozeman Jaycees - Demolition Derby, at the Gallatin County Fairgrounds Anderson Outdoor Arena, Registration 8am-11:30am, Public Hours Noon-5pm, Admission $10 adults, $5 13-17, 12 & under are free.

October 2010

3rd - Red, White and Blue Scramble, Bridger Creek Golf Course. Shot gun at 10am. Entry fee includes 18 holes, lunch, prizes and fun and is $20 for sph and $45 for non sph. Format is a 4 person scramble playing the red, white and blue tees. Sign up by calling 586-2333

29th-31st - Little Bear School House Museum Antique Show at the Gallatin County Fairgrounds Exhibit Buildings 1 & 2, public hours Fri 5pm-9pm, Sat 9am-5pm, Sun 10am-3pm, Admission $4 good all three days.

31st - Fellowship Baptist Church-Halloween Family Festival at the Gallatin County Fairgrounds Indoor Arena, 5:30pm-8:30pm.

November 2010

5th-7th - Bridger Ski Foundation Ski Swap, at the Gallatin County Fairgrounds Exhibit Buildings. Hours: Consignments Fri: 10AM-7PM $1/item Swap to Club Members: Sat: 9AM-10AM Swap to Public: Sat: 10AM-5PM, Sun: 10AM-2PM Pick up on Sunday: 2PM - 5PM

26th-27th - Help Center, Inc.-Holiday Festival of Arts & Crafts at the Gallatin County Fairgrounds Exhibit Buildings, Fri 12pm-5pm, Sat 10am-4pm, Admission $3/day, 11 yrs & older.

December 2010

4th - Bozeman Kiwanis Club Pancake Feed at the Gallatin County Fairgrounds Exhibit Building 4, 7am-1pm, $5 adults, $2.50 children.

4th-5th - S and R Gifts-Craft Show at the Gallatin County Fairgrounds Exhibit Buildings 2 & 3, Sat 8am-4pm, Sun 12pm-5pm, admission $1 that goes to Eagle Mount.

10th-12th - Bozeman Trail Promotions - Cabin Fever Gun Show at the Gallatin County Fairgrounds Exhibit Buildings, Fri 5pm-8pm, Sat 9am-6pm, Sun 9am-3pm, $5 adult $1 children admission good all weekend.