Business

Fri. Jul. 17

Summer Crazy Days

It’s the biggest, the best, and the original – it’s the Downtown Bozeman Crazy Days! Over 100 downtown merchants take to the sidewalks with unbelievable sales on spring and summer merchandise.

Downtown Bozeman, Bozeman

Music

Fri. Jul. 17

Big Sky Country State Fair

Kick up some dust and have a good time under The Big Sky!

Gallatin County Fairgrounds 901 N. Black, Bozeman

Cost: $8 Senior (62+) $12 Adult $5 Youth (Ages 6-12) $0 Children (5 and under)

Age: All Ages

Classes

6-6:30am Fri. Jul. 17

Sangha: Bozeman Zen Group (Soto Zen Tradition)

A group of lay and ordained practitioners, we come together to encourage and inspire each other to be mindful and compassionate in our everyday lives. We provide regular opportunities for Zen practice and education in Southwestern Montana.

Bozeman Dharma Center P.O. Box 964, Bozeman

Music

9am-12:20pm Fri. Jul. 17

Rocky Mountain Pearls

Montana's Favorite Live Country Music Band!

Sacajawea Hotel 5 N Main St, Three Forks

Education

10am-6pm Fri. Jul. 17

Big Kid STEAM Play - Space Immersion Experience

Travel to outer space from the comfort of your own library.

Bozeman Public Library 626 East Main Street, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: Elementary Schoolers

Shopping

10am-6pm Fri. Jul. 17

Lela Rose Boutique Pop-Up

A Celebration of Western Craftsmanship

Montage Big Sky 995 Settlement Trail, Big Sky

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

Music

10:15-11:30am Fri. Jul. 17

Toddler & Preschool Storytime

Sing, rhyme, read, and dance with your kiddo, and then stay for community, hands-on learning, and playtime.

Bozeman Public Library 626 East Main Street, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: Kids ages 3-5 years and their caregivers.

Fitness

noon-1pm Fri. Jul. 17

Qigong

Barb, a certified Qigong instructor, will be leading participants in a meditative exercise similar to Tai Chi. No experience necessary.

Belgrade Community Library 106 N Broadway, Belgrade

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

Kids

noon-1pm Fri. Jul. 17

Free Summer Lunch for Kids & Teens

Free, delicious, and nutritious lunch for kids and teens.

Bozeman Public Library 626 East Main Street, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: Kids and Teens

Kids

1-2pm Fri. Jul. 17

Family Ballet

Join ballet teacher Sophia Meyer for a joyful dance class.

Bozeman Public Library 626 East Main Street, Bozeman

Age: Elementary Schoolers

Shopping

2-6pm Fri. Jul. 17

Boutique Pop-Up: A Celebration of Western Craftsmanship

A Celebration of Western Craftsmanship.

Montage Big Sky 995 Settlement Trail, Big Sky

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

Visual Art

4-5pm Fri. Jul. 17

Teen Art Lab - Scrolling Paper Art Box

Make joyful and wacky art. Make a mini moving piece of art: a scrolling painted sunset or a poem that moves.

Bozeman Public Library 626 East Main Street, Bozeman

Age: Teens

Music

4:30pm Fri. Jul. 17

Tape B x Levity

Logjam Presents is pleased to welcome Tape B x Levity for a live concert performance.

KettleHouse Amphitheater 605 Cold Smoke Ave, Bonner

Cost: $53 - $102

Age: All Ages

Music

5-6:30pm Fri. Jul. 17

Open Mic (18+)

Join The Bozeman Poetry Collective for our 18+ open mic. Bring your poems, songs, tight five, or a cool rock you found. See you there!

County Bookshelf 28 W Main St, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: 18+

Music

5-7pm Fri. Jul. 17

Cannery Flats

Part county, folk, bluegrass and blues, Cannery Flats is an acoustic duo out of Bozeman, bringing close-knit harmonies to everything from John Prine and Dylan to Springsteen and Townes.

Field & Stream Lodge Bozeman 5 E Baxter Ln, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

Sport

5pm Fri. Jul. 17

33rd Annual Beartooth Mountain Conference

Our third year back at the BCC - Come experience Beartooth for an unforgettable weekend of recovery! Beartooth Mountain Conference is a gathering of AA and Al-Anon participants exploring the joy of living in an atmosphere of fun and fellowship.

Beartooth Christian Camp 130 Trinity Trail, Fishtail

Cost: $225.93

Music

6-8pm Fri. Jul. 17

Celtic Music Live

Join us for LIVE Celtic Music. A full 6 piece ensemble plays Celtic classics. Enjoy some delicious mead as well as Scandinavian-inspired cuisine!

Valhalla Meadery 875 Bridger Drive Unit B, Bozeman

Visual Art

6-8pm Fri. Jul. 17

New Montana art collective, Montana Born, debuts at the Western Design Conference

Montana Born, a new fine art collective co-founded by three Montana artists — Allison McGree, Kelley J. Sullivan, and Hannah Uhde — will make its formal debut as part of the juried Western Design Conference (WDC) Exhibit + Sale, August 6–9, 2026

LeeAnn Ramey Gallery 27 N. Tracy, BOZEMAN

Music

6-8pm Fri. Jul. 17

Western Wallflower

The Mountain Folk Duo comprised of Rachael Cannon and Jerry Hudgens play beautiful harmonies that bring us together 🫶

Tune Up Bar 24 W Mendenhall St, Bozeman

Cost: no cover

Music

6:30pm Fri. Jul. 17

Ben Garcia

His songs drive through sometimes stark, sometimes sublime landscapes towards a jagged but unbroken skyline, stopping occasionally at Honky Tonk bars to tell stories of rough, worn cowboy hats, boots, and tales love.

Burnt Tree Brewing 311 E Main St., Ennis

History

7-8:15pm Fri. Jul. 17

Murders, Madams, and Mediums: Bozeman's Dark Side Walking Tour

Bozeman’s darker history comes to light in an Extreme History Project walking tour designed to send a shiver up your spine.

The Extreme History Project 234 East Mendenhall St., Bozeman

Cost: $20 General Admission, $18 Students, Seniors, Members

Age: All Ages

Music

7-9pm Fri. Jul. 17

Friday Night Jazz

Live Jazz Every Friday! Featuring a rotating line up of some of the best musicians SW Montana has to offer! Hosted by Alex Robilotta.

gute Laune 10 West Main St, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

Stage

7-9pm Fri. Jul. 17

Night at the Grand Opera: A Giant Puppet

Set in an old European opera house during the golden age of Grand Opera, Night at the Grand Opera is a frenzied romp through a candlelit night at the Opera.

Tinworks Art 719 N. Ida Ave, Bozeman

Cost: Free, Donations Encouraged

Age: All Ages

Music

7-10pm Fri. Jul. 17

The Last Revel | with Western WALLflower

Front Porch Americana from Minnesota

Pine Creek Lodge 2496 E. River Road, Livingston

Cost: $40 ADVANCE - $55 DAY OF SHOW

Music

7-10pm Fri. Jul. 17

The Gated Community Concert

Minneapolis-based The Gated Community will play a show featuring folk, bluegrass and country music with a raw, rock edge.

Labor Temple 422 E Mendenhall St, Bozeman

Cost: $20

Age: All Ages

Music

7-11pm Fri. Jul. 17

Charles Wesley Godwin

West Virginian singer-songwriter

The Old Saloon 210 Railroad Ln, Emigrant

Cost: SOLD OUT

Age: All Ages

Sport

7pm Fri. Jul. 17

Weekly Racing

IMCA Sport Compact, WISSOTA Super Stock, IMCA Modifieds, WISSOTA Late Model

Gallatin Speedway 2290 Tubb Rd, Belgrade

Music

7:30pm Fri. Jul. 17

The Music Man

Celebrating 32 Years of Summer Musicals - and 17 years at The Ellen! Montana TheatreWorks proudly present this five-time Tony Award® winner and one of the most beloved musicals of all time - The Music Man.

The Ellen Theatre 17 W Main St, Bozeman

Cost: $29.75 - $59.75

Age: 6+

Music

8-11pm Fri. Jul. 17

Brandon Hale & The Dirty Shame

Brandon Hale and The Dirty Shame bring a road-worn blend of outlaw country and raw Americana, shaped by backroom bars, busted jukeboxes, and long Montana nights. Raised on the rebel spirit of Waylon, Willie, Merle, and Hank Jr., Brandon’s songs slap

The Jump 75770 Gallatin Rd, Gallatin Gateway

Cost: $10

Age: 21+

Music

9-11pm Fri. Jul. 17

Will Nutt

Will Nutt is the lead vocalist and guitarist from Ruggy Bear, a fantastic punk/folk/alt band. Come grab a cold drink and some awesome food! We can’t wait to see you there!

Bozeman Taproom 101 N Rouse Ave, Bozeman

Music

9-11pm Fri. Jul. 17

Passive Harlot

Psychedelic punky tonk

Grey Dog Bar 34 N Bozeman Ave, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: 21+

Music

9-11pm Fri. Jul. 17

Lost Canyons

Indie rock from Bozeman, MT, baby!

Tune Up Bar 24 W Mendenhall St, Bozeman

Cost: no cover

Music

9pm Fri. Jul. 17

Blake Brightman Band

Western Rock n Roll

The Murray Bar 201 W Park St, Livingston

Cost: FREE

Age: 21+