April 2008
Kyi-Yo Pow Wow
April 18 - 19, 2008
The Kyi-Yo Powwow seeks to enhance cultural awareness on campus and create a more diverse atmosphere in our community. Kyi-Yo members strive to give people pride in their own culture as well as an appreciation of each other's unique identities. The Kyi-Yo Powwow is held at the University of Montana.
May 2008
Garden City Brewfest
May 3, 2008
The 15th Annual Garden City BrewFest promises to be an exciting and vibrant event from 12-8pm in Caras Park. Admission to BrewFest is free, but those interested in tasting the beverages on tap there will be $5 for a 7-ounce commemorative glass, a wristband and two tokens, good for beer or wine. Brewfest also features live music..
29th International Wildlife Film Festival
May 10 - 17, 2008
The festival provides an opportunity to inform the public and at the same time, honor wildlife filmmakers for excellence in their field. In 1977, a group of wildlife biologists and wildlife students started the International Wildlife Film Festival and designed a thorough process of judging films that ensured they met strict standards in the area of scientific accuracy and accountability.
Missoula Peoples' Market
May 3 - Oct 18, 2008
Food & craft market run by local artists every Saturday from 9am - 1pm held in downtown Missoula.
Missoula Farmer's Market
May 3 - Oct 18, 2008
Displays and sales of fresh local produce baked goods and coffee provided by over 100 vendors in a friendly outdoor setting in downtown Missoula - every Saturday from 9am - 12pm.
June 2008
Garden City River Rod Run
June 27 - 28, 2008
Garden City River Rod Run is the premiere car show of western Montana! Nestled on the banks of the Clark Fork River in downtown Missoula, the two-day car shows includes live music, antique and classic cars, food and beverages, and a parade.
Out to Lunch
June 4 - August 27, 2008
Held every Wednesday in June, July & August from 11am - 1:30pm. Out to Lunch is Montana's longest-running food and music festival, featuring live entertainment and 35 food vendors each week - held in Caras Park, Historic Downtown Missoula.
3rd Annual Downtown Tonight
June 5 - August 28, 2008
For 13 consecutive weeks, Downtown Tonight in Caras Park offers live entertainment, food vendors and a beverage garden (beer, wine, occasional mixed drinks) for Missoulians and their guests each Thursday evening from 5:30-8:30 pm. Admission is free.
Missoula Osprey Baseball
June 17 - September 5, 2008
At Lindborg Cregg Field Missoula's Professional Baseball Team is an affiliate of the World Champion Arizona Diamondbacks. The team plays in the eight team Pioneer League.
July 2008
Hellgate Rendezvous Art & Craft Show
July 11 - 12, 2008
Juried arts and crafts show featuring 75 artists and crafters from six states.
Hot Laps Mountain Bike Jam
July 12, 2008
Head to the vertical slopes of Snowbowl for this annual mountain bike competition. Professional and amateur racers from the region compete for a cash purse and prize. Spectators welcome free of charge.
August 2008
Kids Fest
August 7, 2008
A festival by kids, about kids and for kids and their family. A community event attracting over 2000 people to McCormick Park. Food, dancing live performances, carnival games, juggling, art displays, dunk tank and more!
Annual Western Montana Fair
August 5 - 10, 2008
Fair events include the carnival, rodeo, bull-o-rama, fireworks, booths for exhibits, concessions, and demolition derby.
Annual Original Missoula Gun and Antique Show
August 8 - 10, 2008
The Annual Original Missoula Gun and Antique Show is the oldest, largest and best gun and antique show in Montana.
September 2008
Missoula Hempfest
September 6, 2008
One of Missoula, Montana's most popular events. The primary purpose is to increase awareness of the many uses of industrial hemp as a viable economic resource and the alternatives available to us through healing, eating, building, thinking and living.
Hellgate Gem Mineral and Fossil Show
September 20 - 21, 2008
12th Annual Gem, Mineral and Fossil Show. All types of gems and minerals, games for the children, demonstrations and silent auction. Something in every price range.
