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There are HEAPS of cool things going on around the Bozeman area before the 4th of July even shows up. Parties, BBQs, family friendly stuff, many FREE events - it's shaping up to be a packed week of social options and we've put together a list of some of your best options.

If we could map out all the cool Farmers' Markets across the state of Montana, it would look a little like this. Markets are incredibly popular here, from the largest city to the smallest town. World class agricultural roots, talented artists, and a strong sense of buying local ensure that you're never far away from a Farmers' Market in Montana.

New restaurants in Bozeman are thankfully something that almost all of us can get excited about. However, it takes a very special new restaurant to garner the kinds of perfect reviews that this Asian spot has collected in a short period of time.

Who's got the best hot dog anywhere? No matter the region of America, that's a tough question to answer. What is simply a sausage on a bun, can evolve into a local culinary legend. Guess what? Butte, Montana is home to the 'Best Hot Dog in Montana'.

Ah, my Montana friends. Do I have a story for you, and you're NOT going to like it. It has everything to do with people moving to Montana from California, Texas, and Florida. But it's not the people who are the problem - it's what they're bringing with them to Montana.

You know this game. I bet you've played it. Someone online will ask something along the lines of "does anyone know what's going into the new building on so-and-so street?" With so much new construction across Montana in 2023, the questions and answers fly around OFTEN.

Getting old-school stories and memories from Bozeman locals who have been here to witness so much change is always cool. We shared the first set of "memory gems" and since we got SO MANY cool answers to begin with, we thought we'd share more. Army/Navy store, anyone? Here is PART TWO of the Bozeman blast from the past challenge.

Some of these answers to "what would you change about Bozeman" we certainly didn't expect. They're all over the place and they definitely demonstrate the variance in priorities Bozeman locals have.

There's no doubt that Bozeman has changed A LOT in recent years. But if you've been here for 20, 30, 40 or 60 years, your markers of Bozeman history are a blast to compare. Favorite old businesses, schools, (now) major roads that were simply 2 lane dirt paths - HUNDREDS of locals chimed in when we asked this question:

This might be the most "Montana" festival we've ever heard of, and it's happening June 23rd through 25th. Celebrating ranching and land stewardship, the weekend will be packed with Americana music, expert guest speakers, vendors, and chef curated wood-fired food in Helmville, Montana.

For people who are new to the Bozeman area, you've no doubt noticed the not always pleasant welcome from old school residents. You have to understand the wild growth and associated problems that have accompanied said growth. Bozeman locals can be a little salty, especially when behind the safety of a keyboard.

Dave's Sushi in Bozeman has been closed since April 20th, with the Gallatin City-County Health Department starting an investigation into a foodborne illness.