OP NEWS WILDLANDS FESTIVAL CONTINUES TO SHARE EVENT HIGHLIGHTS AND FUNDRAISING EFFORTS

that goal and other vital efforts. The festival will also benefit the Gallatin River Task Force, a local Big Sky organization leading unparalleled efforts for one of southwest Montana’s most treasured resources.

Along with funds raised for both organizations, the weekend’s events will also help raise awareness about the importance of keeping America’s rivers healthy and vibrant and bring more attention to current policies that protect rivers in Montana and beyond. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn more about river conservation efforts such as Sen. Jon Tester’s Montana Headwaters Legacy Act that would protect 385 miles of rivers in the CusterGallatin and Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forests. This act involves federal legislation that would double the number of protected river miles in Montana and is the most ambitious river protection bill in the state’s history.

“Healthy and vibrant rivers are an imperative part of life, and currently of the utmost importance in our country,” said Eric Ladd, Founder and Chairman of Outlaw Partners. “The goal of Wildlands Festival has always been to give back while creating an event celebrating wild and scenic spaces. To be able to bring globally recognized musicians, activists, artists, and fundraisers together for three days celebrating and supporting river conservation is truly a dream come true.”

Currently on a world tour, Foo Fighters have won 15 GRAMMYs, including a recordsetting five Best Rock Album awards, and were inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame by Paul McCartney in 2021. With 11,166foot Lone Mountain as the backdrop for the intimate Wildlands Festival performance, music history will be made in the 5,000-person outdoor arena.

BIG SKY — Outlaw Partners is pleased to share continued efforts enhancing this year’s Wildlands Festival, the largest multi-day fundraising event to benefit river conservation paired with world-class music. Happening Aug. 4-6 in Big Sky, Friday night’s kickoff event ‘Hooked on the Gallatin’ will feature a fundraiser dinner with actor Tom Skerritt, a speaker panel featuring Skerritt and representatives from festival beneficiaries, a live and silent auction, and a comedy show with Orlando Leyba and Forrest Shaw.

Followed by two nights of music with headlining bands, Lord Huron on Saturday, Aug. 5 and Foo Fighters on Sunday, Aug. 6, the weekend’s fundraising efforts will benefit both American Rivers and the Gallatin River Task Force.

Auction items, which continue to be generously donated by sponsors and companies passionate about the cause, will be open for bidding mid-July and highlight items such as a Foo Fighters limited edition Stern pinball machine, a guitar and memorabilia, Peak Ski package, Aire whitewater tandem kayak, Stone Glacier hunting kit, VOORMI clothing, SIMMS package and much more.

Mizu, a leader in premium sustainable drinkware and water bottle products, has additionally committed a portion of their 1% for the Planet donation to Wildlands Festival charities.

Earlier this year, American Rivers announced the goal of protecting one million miles of rivers by 2030. Funds raised at the Wildlands Festival will help the organization work toward

Lord Huron’s retro influences and theatrical performances, which combine western, folk rock, americana and pop melodies, will be an exciting act to cap off the second night of the three-day festival. The alternative rock of The Breeders, James McMurtry’s guitar licks, Taipei Houston and Regina Ferguson will also enhance the weekend’s lineup.

“Preserving rivers has been a lifelong passion for me,” said Skerritt. “I’m honored to partner with Wildlands Festival and Outlaw Partners to have a voice and create an impact of care, concern and change for our rivers through music.”

For more information on Wildlands Festival, to purchase tickets, or for donations and sponsorship opportunities, visit www.wildlandsfestival.com