Music
7:30am-3pm Sat. Aug. 24
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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. 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
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 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
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 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
Live Latin music to dance to.
Grey Dog Bar 34 N Bozeman Ave, Bozeman
Cost: no cover
Age: 21+
Music
8pm Sat. Aug. 24
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
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
Rock and Roll band!
Chico Hot Springs 163 Chico Road, Pray
Cost: no cover
Age: 21+
Music
9-11pm Sat. Aug. 24
Live local music for your pleasure.
Tune Up Bar 24 W Mendenhall St, Bozeman
Cost: no cover
Music
9pm Sat. Aug. 24
Americana, Alternative
The Murray Bar 201 W Park St, Livingston
Cost: no cover
Age: 21+
Music
9pm Sat. Aug. 24
Live music
Stacey's 300 Mill St, Gallatin Gateway
Cost: no cover
Age: 21+
Stage
9:30-10:30pm Sat. Aug. 24
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
Cosmic/disco bowling! Late Night Happy Hour drinks, throwback music videos, disco music!
Ponderosa Social Club 515 W. Aspen, Bozeman
Cost: $5
Age: 21+