Weekend PICKS: Thursday, July 30th thru Sunday, August 2nd

Goodbye, July; Hellooo August ! It’s time for the Western Montana Fair, and there’s fairs and rodeos everywhere including Missoula, Ronan, Darby plus live music all over including Luke Bryan & Jason Aldean Saturday at Washington-Grizzly Stadium, Simple Plan at KettleHouse Amphitheater, farmers markets, and the rivers are prime for floating. The MUG is here with all the

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Catch the whole last weekend of events with Stars, Stripes, and Summer Nights for the Lake County Fair at Lake County Fairgrounds in Ronan at various times from Thursday to Saturday.

The Farmers Market at Libby opens from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm every Thursday thru September 24 at the Libby Lofts in Libby. Featured music on July 30 is Koehler Holmes.

The Ronan Farmers Market is every Thursday through October 15 from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm at the Ronan Visitors Center .

The Anaconda Community Market connects the community of Anaconda to fresh food, local makers, and artisans every Thursday 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm thru September 4 in Downtown Anaconda.

Check out the Alberton Community Farmers Market at the Alberton Community / Senior Center 30 miles west of Missoula 4:30 pm to 7:00 pm Thursdays thru October 8.

Orchard Homes Farmers Market is 4:30 pm to 7:00 pm Thursdays thru September 10 at Orchard Homes Country Life Club in Missoula.

The Columbia Falls Community Market happens every Thursday 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm thru September 24 with local food producers, artists, creative artists, live music, food trucks and more. Featured music on July 30 is Jenny Bevell.

Downtown ToNight returns to Caras Park for another epic summer in Downtown Missoula with live music, food trucks, children’s activities and Missoula Makers Collective Summer Market pop-up 5:00 pm to 9:00 every Thursday from June thru August – featured music on July 30 is River City Rhythm.

Get down to Live Jazz with Chuck Florence, David Horgan and Beth Lo at 6:00 pm Thursday at The Old Post in Downtown Missoula.

Arrive early with your black-belt brainy buds for Trivia Thursday 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Sacred Waters Brewing in Kalispell.

Show off that big brain of yours with Thursday Night Trivia at 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm each Thursday at Big Sky Brewing Company in Missoula.

Join in the fun for the weekly Thursday Music Jam hosted by Vic Picks at The Filling Station in Seeley Lake 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Thursday.

Escape the heat and smoke this Thursday evening with a special solo performance by Andrea Harsell live on stage 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Bitter Root Brewing in Hamilton.

Singers, bands, instruments, duos, solos, and comedians: grab the mic, bring your talent, and light up the stage on Open Mic Night 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm Thursdays at The Jack Saloon up Graves Creek Road in Lolo.

Meet up with TNR at 6:00 pm at Missoula’s Marshall Mountain Park for this week’s Thursday Night MTB Ride.

Downtown Missoula’s Iron Horse Bar & Grill hosts Trivia hosted by DJ Carlos with 5 rounds of fun and prizes every Thursday from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm.

Get on up to Whitefish Mountain Resort to race the final round of the Flathead Area Mountain Bikers TNRL (Thursday Night Race League) Series with XC MTB races starting from the Willow Trail Parking Lot at 6:30 pm.

Bingo is hosted every Thursday at 6:30 pm by the Missoula Senior Center on The Hip Strip.

Thursdays at The Rhino Bar in Downtown Missoula have Big Bucks Bingo 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm.

Bring your buddies and torment your enemies with your knowledge of all things with Trivia Thursday night 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm at Western Cider in Missoula.

Play “Name That Tune” Trivia at Waters Edge Winery in Kalispell 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm the last Thursday of every month.

Missoula’s own Americana wordsmith Tom Catmull brings 25 years of storytelling, melody, and charm to the murphy stage at Draught Works 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Thursday.

Saint of Soldiers performs live at Longstaff House in Missoula 7:00 pm to 9:30 pm Thursday.

Bring your friends – pick your favorite country and rock classics – grab the mic and be a star at Karaoke every Thursday night from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm at the Silver Bullet Bar & Casino in Columbia Falls.

Very Funny Weekly Comedy returns at 8:00 pm Thursday at The Badlander in Downtown Missoula.

Logjam Presents welcomes Josiah Queen for a live concert performance with Strings & Heart opening at the KettleHouse Amphitheater in Bonner at 8:00 pm Thursday.

Sign up to sing with Thursday Karaoke from 8:30 pm to Midnight, hosted by Pro DJ Entertainment at Missoula Eagles Lodge #32 .

Karaoke is hosted by Pro DJ Entertainment & Productions from 9:00 pm to closing time every Tuesday & Thursday on the main stage at Missoula’s Sunrise Saloon .

Stop by the Polson Farmers Market Co-op in front of the Cove Deli in Downtown Polson, open from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm Fridays thru October 9.

The 71st Annual Original Missoula Gun Show will be held 10:00 am to 6:00 pm Friday; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm Saturday; and 9:00 am to 2:00 pm Sunday at the Hilton Garden Inn / Missoula Conference Center , hosted by Sky Blue Gun Shows .

The Western Montana Fair is bringing you two unforgettable weekends of excitement to the Missoula Fairgrounds : Machine vs. Muscle! Kicking things off with Machine, this Friday July 31 thru Sunday, August 2, packed with Lords of Dirt , incredible car shows, a luxury & vintage Motorcycle Show , all things mechanical, and the Jaden Decker Band closing out Friday night from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm. The Tanner Laws Band performs live Saturday 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm, and the Idle Ranch Hands play Sunday night 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm.

The Western Montana Fair returns with Muscle, August 4 – August 8, featuring rodeo action, livestock shows, and animal events; each day of the Fair is open with FREE Admission from 12:00 pm Noon to 10:00 pm.

Buy fresh, buy local at the Troy Farmers Market at the Troy Museum & Visitors Center 1:30 pm to 6:00 pm Fridays thru September 2.

The Wildhorse Plains Farmers Market brings together growers, makers and farmers from the Plains – Paradise Valley with customers for fresh local produce, baked goods, handcrafted goods and florals in the MT Dental lot in Plains 4:00 pm to 6:30 pm Fridays thru October 16.

The Mission Falls Market is at the Good Old Days Park Pavilion just off Hwy 93 in Saint Ignatius, and is open from 4:30 pm to 7:30 pm Fridays thru October 2.

Don’t miss the display of outstanding talent at the Oil Painters of America Exhibition at Cassens Fine Art Gallery in Downtown Hamilton from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm Friday.

Enjoy great tunes, craft beer, and good vibes to kick off your weekend with Live Music every Friday 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Glacier Brewing Company in Polson.

Watson Children’s Shelter will be hosting “Pedal to the PaddleHeads” again on Friday, July 31 from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm, with a free movie showing of The Princess Bride on the Jumbotron at Ogren Park at Allegiance Field .

Chow down and chill a little as Missoula’s newest Friday night tradition starts this summer – the Friday Food Truck Pod at the Missoula Senior Center on The Hip Strip from 5:30 to 8:00 pm each Friday thru the summertime.

Justin Harris and The Pocket Aces get your weekend started with a winning hand at 5:30 pm Friday, July 31 at Sacred Waters Brewing Co . in Kalispell.

Hilary O performs acoustic live at Waters Edge Winery in Kalispell 6:00 pm Friday.

Your Friday just got better with OffPitch Karaoke hosted by the lovely and talented Kendra to get your night started from 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm every week at Missoula’s OddPitch Brewing .

Shawn Berry performs live at Lost Horse Lodge in Hamilton from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm Friday.

Brent Jameson plays live on the patio at Great Northern Bar & Grill in Whitefish from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm Friday.

Outriders present platinum-record selling band Midland makes a stop for an outdoor show at Majestic Valley Arena in Kalispell 6:00 pm Friday.

Merie Productions presents Date My Mate – Whitefish (a Singles Social Experiment) at Second Story / 101 Central in Downtown Whitefish from 6:30 pm to 10:30 pm Friday.

Experience the vibrant spirit of community at the historic Pearl Entertainer Theatre in Ronan, where Western Montana Musicians Cooperative hosts its weekly Friday Open Mic / Open Jam from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm.

Hey there partner, make sure you stop by the Wild West Rodeo at the Rodeo Arena in Darby 7:00 pm to 9:30 pm Friday and Saturday.

Logjam Presents welcomes Andy Grammer for a live concert performance on The Big Stupid Heart Tour with Walk Off the Earth at the KettleHouse Amphitheater in Bonner at 7:00 pm Friday.

Sign up and grab that mic to sing at Karaoke Night with Kaleidoscope Entertainment at The Jack Saloon in Lolo this Friday night from 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm.

The Benevolents will play kindly live 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm Friday at The Old Post in Downtown Missoula.

Don’t miss out on the unique comedy show from a stand-up guy at Henry Cho’s “Empty Nest Tour” at the UM Dennison Theatre at 8:00 pm Friday.

Bigfork Center for the Performing Arts in Bigfork presents “Young Frankenstein – The Musical” with evening performances on varying weeknight dates from May thru August. This Friday’s performance is 8:00 pm to 10:30 pm.

Sing with Angelic Tunes Karaoke at Kalispell Eagles Lodge 234 starting at 8:00 pm Friday til 1:00 am.

Bring your friends, your appetite, and your best songs for Karaoke Friday Night starting at 9:00 pm at A Sip of Montana at Woods Bay in Bigfork.

Solid Sound Karaoke is hosted Fridays & Saturdays in the Bowl Dog Lounge at Missoula’s Westside Lanes from 9:00 pm til closing time.

20 Grand brings “Funk for the People” back at the Great Northern Bar in Whitefish 9:30 pm Friday, July 31 to 1:30 am.

Sign up for Loki Karaoke starting at 10:00 pm Friday at The Sportspage Bowl Grill & Lounge in Polson.

The original Missoula Farmers’ Market for over 54 years at BN Plaza at the XXXX’s at the end of Higgins in Downtown Missoula on Saturdays thru October 31 (8:00 am to 12:30 pm) and Tuesdays thru September 29 (5:00 pm to 7:00 pm) – The MUG Summer Music Series featured artist on Saturday, August 1 is Jerry Fletcher from 9:00 am to Noon.

The Clark Fork River Market in the Riverside Parking Lot east of Caras Park and Bear Tracks Bridge in Downtown Missoula, open 8:00 am to 1:00 pm Saturdays weekly thru October 31. Featured music on August 1 is Larry Hirschberg.

Sign up for the 3rd annual Clark Fork River Pedal & Farm Tour, a relaxed ~30-mile bike ride through the forests, meadows, and riverbanks of beautiful northwestern Montana, starting at 8:00 am Heron Community Center , with the riding ending around 2:00 pm.

Missoula’s Mountain Line offers free weekend bus rides with hourly service between 8:00 am to 4:00 pm from the Downtown Transfer Center to Marshall Mountain Park from May thru October.

The 48th Annual Festival of The Arts is back in Downtown Bigfork from 8:45 am to 4:15 pm Saturday and Sunday.

The Hamilton Farmers Market Co-op runs 9:00 am to 12:30 pm each Saturday thru October 31 in Downtown Hamilton.

The Kalispell Farmers Market is a vibrant gathering place where local farmers, ranchers, artists, and makers come together to sell their goods, share their talents, and connect with the community at Flathead Valley Community College 9:00 am to 12:30 pm Saturdays thru October 17.

The Higgins Lot Alternative Market happens every Saturday from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm in Downtown Missoula thru September 26.

The Missoula People’s Market featuring local art & handcrafted goods – open 9:00 am to 1:00 pm Saturdays thru September 26 at the corner of Pine & Higgins in Downtown Missoula.

Visit the Lakeside Farmers Market on Flathead Lake with locally-grown produce, homemade gifts and fresh bread across from Volunteer Park in Lakeside 9:00 am to 1:00 pm Saturdays thru September 26.

The Stevensville Harvest Valley Farmers Market runs 9:00 am to 2:00 pm Saturdays on Stevi’s West 3rd and Main Street thru October 3.

Cruise in & check out the free Evergreen 12th annual Show n’ Shine Car Show in the parking lot at Conlin’s Furniture in Kalispell 9:00 am to 2:00 pm on Saturday.

Stop by to do some treasure hunting for unique items from local makers, vintage finds, and pick up fresh baked goods at Long Acre Market on Hwy 93 in Arlee 9:00 am to 3:00 pm Saturdays to August 29.

Every Saturday at Hot Springs Town Park , Saturdays from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm thru October 3, the Hot Springs MT Summer Farmers Market is a celebration of local flavor and creativity.

Swing by Caras Park in Downtown Missoula for the Mountain Roundup from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm Saturday, August 1 for a day full of food, family, and music with the Kyle Hunter Band .

Support Veteran Mental Health & Suicide Prevention at the 1st Annual Classic Car Show at The Jack Saloon in Lolo from 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm Saturday; live music by Josh Sanchez starting at 7:00 pm.

Join Missoula’s OddPitch Brewing every Saturday for a fun-filled Play It Forward Bingo night hosted by Kendra from 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm.

Trot on over to the Lake County Fair Rodeo with performance times starting at 6:00 pm Saturday, and 3:00 pm Sunday at the Lake County Fairgrounds in Ronan.

Camden Morris plays live at Missoula’s Draught Works 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Saturday.

Experience the vibrant spirit of community music at the historic Pearl Entertainer Theatre in Ronan, where the Western Montana Musicians Cooperative hosts its weekly Saturday Community Open Jam, starting at 7:00 pm.

Shake it like a Country Girl at Luke Bryan and Jason Aldean’s “Double Down Tour” at 7:00 pm Saturday at Missoula’s UM Washington-Grizzly Stadium .

American Idol 2026 winner Hannah Harper performs live with her band at Powell County Fairgrounds Rodeo Arena in Deer Lodge 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm Saturday.

Logjam Presents welcomes Simple Plan for a (SOLD OUT) live concert performance with 3OH!3 and Bowling for Soup opening at KettleHouse Amphitheater in Bonner at 7:30 pm Saturday.

Catch the Jaden Decker Band live at the Sassy Saddle Beer Parlor in Hot Springs at 8:00 pm Saturday.

Jake Worthington continues his Intent To Tonk Tour at The Remington Bar and Casino in Whitefish at 8:00 pm Saturday.

It’ll be a night of Lost Space featuring Dubstep / Future Bass / D&B music with Benjimon, Golden Troubles, and jtkp_jptr at Monk’s Bar in Downtown Missoula from 8:00 pm Saturday, August 1 to 1:30 am.

Sing your favorite songs at DJ Nitewolf’s Karaoke at The Dark Horse Bar in Missoula starting at 9:00 pm Saturday.

Escape to the tropics for one night as The Second Story in Downtown Whitefish transforms into a beach-themed dance floor with the Tropic Like It’s Hot summer dance party 9:00 pm Friday, August 1 to 1:30 am.

It’s always a good ol’ time when Zootown Karaoke hosts Karaoke Night starting at 9:00 pm every Saturday at KT’s Hayloft Saloon in Lolo.

Sing with Angelic Tunes Karaoke from 9:30 pm Saturday at the Rainbow Bar & Casino in Kalispell.

K’Niption Fit performs live at the Great Northern Bar in Whitefish 9:30 pm Saturday to 1:30 am.

Get down at the Absolutely Saturday Dance Party hosted by DJ Kris Moon at 10:00 pm Saturday at The Badlander in Downtown Missoula.

Stop in at the Seeley Lake Summer Market at the Seeley Lake Community Foundation 9:00 am to 1:00 pm every Sunday between Memorial Day and Labor Day, thru September 6.

Cruise in for NW Montana Cars and Coffee at the Kalispell Krispy Kreme 10:00 am to 1:00 pm every Sunday morning, May thru September.

Visit Badrock Farmers Market in Columbia Falls every Sunday from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm thru October 11 to stock up on locally harvested and handcrafted goods.

Philipsburg’s Summer Market on Broadway returns to Pocket Park (next to The Sweet Palace) 11:00 am to 4:00 pm Sundays from June 14 to September 13.

Come on down to A Sip of Montana on Woods Bay, and play BINGO in the Bay from Noon to 3:00 pm Sunday with your favorite hostess Sultry Sarah .

Join Ronan Cooperative Brewery for Bingo at 4:00 pm on the 1st Sunday of each month.

Missoula’s OddPitch Brewing hosts a Sunday Pinball Tournament every week from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm.

There’s Irish Music at Wildwood Brewing in Stevensville from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm on the first Sunday each month.

It’s Bingo with a Beat! – Soundcheck Bingo at 6:00 pm every Sunday at KT’s Hayloft Saloon in Lolo.

Unwind and enjoy the sounds of jazz in Draught Works’ taproom in Missoula every Sunday night from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm during the Summer Sunday Jazz Series – this week’s featured group is the Missoula Jazz Collective.

Get your dancing shoes on and spend Sunday Swing! evening with Zootown Swing dancing to hits from The Ed Norton Big Band in The Show Room at Zootown Arts Community Center in Downtown Missoula 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm (lessons at 6:30 pm).

Wheel of the Year Songwriter Series is a free listening-room style evening of original songs and stories presented by Missoula’s Leaf + Quiet in collaboration with Montana Songwriters Collective, 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Sunday.

Acclaimed Scottish folk singer Iona Fyfe performs live at Missoula’s Longstaff House 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Sunday.

The Bad Larrys perform live for the Riverbend Concert Series at Sliter Park in Bigfork 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Sunday.

Wrap up your weekend with Sunday Night Karaoke at 8:00 pm on the outdoor patio at Missoula’s Sunrise Saloon , hosted by Pro DJ Entertainment .

We have around 70 live music events listed for this weekend – take your pick!

No matter what direction you wanna get outta town, you can’t go wrong. Lots of summer activities and outdoor events are happening not only around Missoula, but all the way up the Flathead, Mission and Bitterroot valleys, east to Phillipsburg and Anaconda, and out west past Alberton. If you’re headed up to Whitefish and Glacier and even Northwestern Montana, there are some outstanding pit stops to make along the way.

Get out & enjoy our locally-owned bars & restaurants with Montana grown / made food and beverages – they need your business! Try a new local brew! Support our local artists and vendors at the area markets. Take the family for a challenging (or relaxing) hike or mountain bike ride. Catch a classic movie screening or a stand-up comedy night. Try your luck with some fun local bingo. Stretch that big brain at one of the local trivia nights. Sing your favorite karaoke song, or catch a live music show. Enjoy safely and responsibly.

Please confirm event details at the source before you go. Last minute changes are common, especially due to weather and holidays. With each event listing, we try to include a web page or event link with more information you can check for changes.

Weekend PICKS: Thursday, July 30th thru Sunday, August 2nd

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