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Nature usually plays first chair here, but Montana hosts some of the world’s finest musicians, drawn to the Rocky Mountains, the expansive sky and the beauty around every bend. Unique, historic and state-of-the-art music venues can be found throughout the region.

Catch a symphony in the park or a lively music festival in the downtown streets of one of our vibrant small towns. Missoula boasts a phenomenal live music scene, with outdoor amphitheaters at two of the city’s largest breweries, including one that overlooks the Blackfoot River.

See a national act in concert at one of a handful of Logjam Presents venues, the University of Montana’s Adams Center or the Washington-Grizzly Stadium, which have hosted the likes of Pearl Jam, The Rolling Stones, Santana, Paul McCartney and Guns N’ Roses, so keep that in mind when you’re planning a visit as you’ll need to buy tickets in advance.

Here’s a list of some of the best music events in Montana: Whitefish Songwriter Festival, Flathead Lake Blues Festival in Polson, the Bob Marshall Music Festival in Seeley Lake, Riverfront Blues Festival in Libby and Missoula’s River City Roots Festival.

SIGNATURE SMALL-TOWN FESTIVITIES

Hot Springs Homesteader Days

This wildly fun community event features live music, parades, games, tournaments, a rodeo, a car show, a fun run and on-site camping.

SANDERS COUNTY FAIR & PLAINS PRCA RODEO

This annual summer event in Plains features three full nights of PRCA rodeo, a demolition derby, carnival rides, food, fun and games for the whole family. ©

Alpine Artisans Tour Of The Arts

A popular, self-guided autumn tour, featuring the work of dozens of artists, studios, museums and galleries in the Seeley Swan and Blackfoot corridors.

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FEVER DAYS & BARSTOOL SKI RACES

A family-friendly event in Martin City, Hungry Horse and Coram with live music, food and drink, a pig roast, the world-famous barstool ski races and much more.

Summer hours: Tues-Sat 9:30am-5:30pm

Winter hours: Tues-Sat 10am-5pm

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Miracle Of America Museum

July 15 & 16, 2023 9am to 5pm. 36th Annual Live History Days at the Miracle of America Museum on Memory Lane in Polson, Montana.

• Blacksmiths, glass blowing, leatherworking, flint knapping, sawmilling, and machinery demonstrations.

• Rides will be given on two different trains, facsimile of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, boat tail auto, Fly-O-Plane, motorcycle sidecar, military vehicles.

• One-room school house activities and vintage playground equipment.

• Concessions, music, and more.

For more information or if you would like to be a participator or exhibitor, call 406-883-6804. WWW.MIRACLEOFAMERICAMUSEUM.ORG