An Insane Number Of Fun, Free, Unique Events In Bozeman This Week

Gallatin County isn't lacking fun events this week, that's for sure. Dogs, drag, and drive-ins. Celebrations of potatoes and zucchinis. Family friendly concerts and neighborhood Summer Stroll parties. Farmers' markets and nature walks. Summer isn't over so check out all these great events happening THIS WEEK - most of which are free.

Wednesday, August 16th, 2023 - FREE Summer Lawn Concert Featuring Jim Averitt with Amy Leach at Pilgrim Congregational UCC Bozeman: (2118 South 3rd Avenue, Bozeman) Happening 6:30pm to 8:30pm. Join local singer guitarist and songwriter Jim Averitt in his collaboration with violinist/fiddler Amy Leach for an evening of varied American, folk and R&B music.

Thursday, August 17th, 2023 - Northside Neighborhood Summer Stroll based at Misco Mill Gallery: Located in the Brewery District. Happening 4pm to 8pm. Your favorite Northside businesses will be open and ready to host you for some summer fun! Music, small bites, good drinks and more.

Thursday, August 17th, 2023 - Music at the Market - DJ Collette Family Fun Night at the Belgrade Senior Center Park: Starting at 6:30pm. This is the last night of the Belgrade Community Market. "Music at the Market Summer Series with DJ Collette Family Fun Night! This Australian DJ and dancer is going to light up the night, and we've got some additional treats in store for the kids, including face painters, temporary tattoos, and a Money Grab machine for kids."

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Friday, August 18th, 2023 - MSU Community Cat Walk 2023 in Downtown Bozeman: Happening 10am to 1pm on Main Street in downtown Bozeman. "MSU President Cruzado, Champ, the MSU Spirit of the West Marching Band, MSU Spirit Squad, and other MSU representatives and community members will make their way down Main Street. They will be visiting businesses and stores, playing the fight song, and passing out exclusive Bobcat swag along the way."

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Friday, August 18th, 2023 - Movie Night at MSU Bobcat Stadium: (1 Bobcat Circle, Bozeman, MSU campus) Doors at 6:30pm, movie starts at 7:30pm. Admission is FREE. Join us for the annual movie night at Bobcat Stadium, outdoors. We will be watching Super Mario Bros.

Saturday, August 18th, 2023 - 25th Annual ZucchiniFest at Cashman Nursery & Landscaping: (2055 Springhill Road, Bozeman) Happening 9:30am to 4:30pm. "A squash-centric collection of contests, seminars, and family friendly activities to celebrate the harvest of a green-skinned garden favorite!"

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Saturday, August 19th, 2023 - Gallatin Valley Farmers' Market at the Gallatin County Fairgrounds: Happening 9am to Noon. "the market supports nearly 150 vendors and thousands of customers at any given market. In its fifty years of service, the GVFM has provided an opportunity for hundreds of Montana’s own to market and sell their homemade food, handmade crafts, and locally grown produce."

Saturday, August 19th, 2023 - Roundabout Drag Show at the Bozeman Eagles Club & Ballroom: (316 East Main Street, downtown Bozeman, upstairs) Starts at 8pm. New looks? New names? New performances? Come and find out just how well you can spot the drag community when they look just a little different. 18+ with a valid ID checked at the door. Tickets will be available through link above or at the door.

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Montana's Sweet Pea Festival of Arts and Music in Pictures

The Sweet Pea Festival of the Arts is the biggest and longest running of it's kind in the state of Montana. A full week of events leads up to three full days of music and art in Bozeman's Lindley Park. A true Montana tradition that is family friendly and packed with fun, concerts, and activities.

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