Music

7:30am-3pm Sat. Aug. 24

The Bash - Gallatin Gateway

Gallatin Gateway is excited to announce The Bash, an event celebrating our community’s rich history and culture. This day-long event will feature various activities and attractions for all ages, highlighting Gateway's unique spirit.

Gallatin Gateway Community Center 145 Mill Street, Gallatin Gateway

Education

9am-3:30pm Sat. Aug. 24

13th Annual Montana Clean Energy Fair

The Montana Clean Energy Fair is the premiere event for comprehensive, clean-powered living in the Big Sky State. Experience the power of cost savings with renewables and efficiency. Attend workshops, meet a host of local and regional exhibitors.

MSU Billings 3803 Central, Billings

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

Music

9am-10pm Sat. Aug. 24

60th Annual Montana State Fiddle Contest

The Montana State Old-Time Fiddler’s Contest has been a cornerstone event in our state since 1964, bringing together talented musicians and enthusiastic audiences from across the United States.

Gallatin County Fairgrounds 901 N. Black, Bozeman

Cost: $5 / day

Age: All Ages, Family Friendly!

Volunteer

9:45am-2pm Sat. Aug. 24

MSU Service Saturday

Join the Office of Student Engagement for our Debut Service Saturday from 9:45am-2pm. Projects will be announced in August!

MSU SUB (Strand Union Building) 280 Strand Union, Bozeman

Visual Art

10am-noon Sat. Aug. 24

Stop, Drop, & Collage!

Join us in the galleries with one of MOR's teaching artists to create a magnificent collage inspired by our upcoming Mythic Creatures exhibit, suitable for both adults and children.

Museum of the Rockies 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman

Cost: Included with membership/admission.

Age: All Ages

Education

10am-6pm Sat. Aug. 24

Fly Fishing and Outdoor Festival

One day only! Casting demo's 12-1pm, Casting competition 1-5pm, vendors, dinner, live music.

Peter T's Park 213 Main St, Ennis

Cost: FREE

Education

10am-8pm Sat. Aug. 24

Bozeman Renaissance Festival

Tons of fun games, entertainment, excellent food, and a medieval-inspired market! Bring the whole family for a day of fun!

Gallatin County Fairgrounds 901 N. Black, Bozeman

Cost: $10 online and $12 at the gate! Kids (under 12) get in FREE

Words

10:15-11am Sat. Aug. 24

Family Storytime

Singing simple rhymes and songs for babies, moving and grooving for tots, reading a longer book or two for preschoolers – this program has it all!

Bozeman Public Library 626 East Main Street, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: birth-5 and their caregivers

Visual Art

10:15am-noon Sat. Aug. 24

Creative Brain Trust

The Creative Brain Trust is a time for creatives of all kinds to come together, share their work, receive feedback, and discuss creative principles.

Bozeman Public Library 626 East Main Street, Bozeman

Stage

11am-noon Sat. Aug. 24

Isabel Shaida Kids August Workshop: Mary Overlie’s Six Viewpoints

This workshop is an opportunity for your child (and you!) to explore movement, body shapes, and spatial awareness. Movement and play are essential parts of Isabel’s art practice.

Tinworks Art 719 N. Ida Ave, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: Youth

Words

11:30am-1pm Sat. Aug. 24

See You At The Library

See You at the Library is a national day where thousands of families come together at public libraries for wholesome story hours celebrating families, liberty, and America. This year the SYATL comes to the Bozeman Public Library.

Bozeman Public Library 626 East Main Street, Bozeman

Food & Drink

noon-4pm Sat. Aug. 24

Montana Pitmaster Classic

Join us for the 7th annual Montana Pitmaster Classic! This is a free community event with food and beverage proceeds that benefit our Gallatin Valley YMCA. Let's EAT!

Kenyon Noble Lumber & Hardware 1243 W Oak Street, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

Nightlife

noon-6pm Sat. Aug. 24

Poker Tournament

Texas Hold'em Poker Tournament. Prize Pool Guaranteed to be at least $1500. Registration Open at 11:30 - late register by ~1:45. Food & Drinks served by our Friendly Staff.

The Cat's Paw 721 N. 7th, Bozeman

Cost: $80

Age: 18+

Music

noon-11pm Sat. Aug. 24

Creekside Revival Music Festival

Four days of jammin’ by the creek with 15 bands from across the country. Thursday show is FREE.

Pine Creek Lodge 2496 E. River Road, Livingston

Cost: $30, $40, 3 day pass $100

Visual Art

1-2pm Sat. Aug. 24

Wheatfields, Railroads, and Brewers: Exploring Bozeman’s Historic North Side

This historic exploration takes you through Bozeman’s northside landscape, highlighting the vital roles that agriculture, the railroad, and brewers took in shaping the town’s growth.

Tinworks Art 719 N. Ida Ave, Bozeman

Cost: $20

Age: All Ages

Education

1-5pm Sat. Aug. 24

Little Bear Schoolhouse Museum

Open house and tour of historic one-room schoolhouse in rural Gallatin County, Montana. Information about the contextual history of Gallatin Gateway included in the tour.

Little Bear Schoolhouse Museum 76200 Gallatin Road, Gallatin Gateway

Cost: FREE, although donations will be gratefully accepted

Age: All Ages

Education

2-3pm Sat. Aug. 24

Teen RPG Rendezvous

Explore role playing games like Dungeons & Dragons, Monster of the Week, Honey Heist, and more! Join a single two-hour adventure or begin your own campaign.

Bozeman Public Library 626 East Main Street, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: Teens

Visual Art

2:30-5:30pm Sat. Aug. 24

Paint Your Pet with LeeAnn Ramey

Send us your pet photo, we'll transfer it to a canvas, then all paint together. $95 includes all supplies, just show up ready to have fun with friends and we will handle the rest. Check the website for more info or to sign up.

LeeAnn Ramey Art Gallery 27 North Tracy Avenue, Bozeman

Cost: $95

Age: 14+

Visual Art

4:30-7:30pm Sat. Aug. 24

Melba Price and Bruce Tapola at Aunt Dofe's Gallery

Special Show for the Dofe House Residents, Melba Price and Bruce Tapola. Opening, Saturday, August 24th (4:30 to 7:30 PM) Please note that the Opening is on a Saturday, not the usual Friday.

Aunt Dofe's Gallery 102 Main Street, Willow Creek

Music

6:30-10:30pm Sat. Aug. 24

Country Swing Dance Competition!

Country Renegades is hosting another street dance and country swing dance competition at Ponderosa Social Club! FREE line dance lessons at 7pm and social dancing at 8:30pm! Competition from 7:30pm-8:30pm. All ages welcome! Let's Dance!

Ponderosa Social Club 515 W. Aspen, Bozeman

Cost: $10 Competition Entry, FREE Social Dancing

Age: All Ages

Music

6:30pm Sat. Aug. 24

Emma and The Ledge

Live, local music while you dine.

Red Tractor Pizza 1007 W Main St, Bozeman

Cost: no cover

Age: all ages

Stage

7-9pm Sat. Aug. 24

Every Brilliant Thing with Hugh Burroughs in association with Suffer Out Loud and MSU Active Minds

Every Brilliant Thing. A play about depression and the lengths we will go to for those we love.“Heart-wrenching, hilarious. One of the funniest plays you’ll ever see about depression and possibly one of the funniest plays you’ll ever see."

MSU Strand Union Ballroom MSU Campus Bozeman Strand Union Building, Bozeman

Cost: $15 students, $20 General

Outdoors

7:30pm Sat. Aug. 24

Twitty and Lynn: A Salute To Conway and Loretta

Enjoy the music of Loretta Lynn and Conway Twitty as performed by their Grandchildren, Tayla Lynn and Tre Twitty in Paradise Valley.

Music Ranch Montana 4664 Old Yellowstone Trail No, Livingston

Cost: Section A $62, Section B $49, Section C $36

Age: All Ages

Stage

8-9pm Sat. Aug. 24

Notorious BOZ

Notorious BOZ is a long-form improv show that celebrates the city of Bozeman, its history and its incredible citizens.

Last Best Comedy 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman

Cost: $15

Age: 18+

Music

8-10pm Sat. Aug. 24

Live Music

Featuring local and touring music acts.

Tune Up Bar 24 W Mendenhall St, Bozeman

Cost: no cover

Age: 21+

Music

8-10pm Sat. Aug. 24

Lost Ox Live Outside

Lost Ox has shared bills with members of Umphrey’s McGee, TAUK, Spafford, California Honeydrops, Dogs in a Pile, Consider the Source, and many others and has played hundreds of national shows and traveled tens of thousands of miles across the US.

Valhalla Meadery 875 Bridger Drive Unit B, Bozeman

Cost: $10 in advance, $15 at the door

Age: 21+

Music

8pm Sat. Aug. 24

Ladies Night with DJ Queen E - Latin Music

Live Latin music to dance to.

Grey Dog Bar 34 N Bozeman Ave, Bozeman

Cost: no cover

Age: 21+

Music

8pm Sat. Aug. 24

Peytan Porter

In an era obsessed with choosing sides and validating preconceptions, Porter has separated herself from the pack.

Live From the Divide 627 East Peach Street, Bozeman

Cost: $45

Music

8pm-12:30am Sat. Aug. 24

Western Roots Country Dancing

Learn to line dance with Western Roots Dancing at 8pm then dance and party the night away!

Bourbon 515 W Aspen St, Bozeman

Cost: no cover

Music

9pm Sat. Aug. 24

BlackWater Band

Rock and Roll band!

Chico Hot Springs 163 Chico Road, Pray

Cost: no cover

Age: 21+

Music

9-11pm Sat. Aug. 24

Raven Roshi

Live local music for your pleasure.

Tune Up Bar 24 W Mendenhall St, Bozeman

Cost: no cover

Music

9pm Sat. Aug. 24

Johnny Dango

Americana, Alternative

The Murray Bar 201 W Park St, Livingston

Cost: no cover

Age: 21+

Music

9pm Sat. Aug. 24

Buck Fuffalo & Matt Hartman

Live music

Stacey's 300 Mill St, Gallatin Gateway

Cost: no cover

Age: 21+

Stage

9:30-10:30pm Sat. Aug. 24

Whiz Bang! Intoxicating Comedy

Whiz BANG! is an explosion of intoxicating comedy! Exciting, high-energy, short-form improv that is so funny it's criminal. An hour long show with lots of audience interaction, it's the perfect show to bring some pals or a date.

Last Best Comedy 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman

Cost: $15

Age: 18+

Nightlife

10pm Sat. Aug. 24

Saturday Night Fever

Cosmic/disco bowling! Late Night Happy Hour drinks, throwback music videos, disco music!

Ponderosa Social Club 515 W. Aspen, Bozeman

Cost: $5

Age: 21+