Out to Lunch Summer Series in Caras Park

The Out to Lunch Summer Series in Missoula is a beloved weekly celebration of food, music, and community. Founded in 1986 by Pat Simmons—the first employee of the Missoula Downtown Association and mother of J.K. Simmons—the series was created to activate Caras Park and bring energy to Downtown Missoula. Today, it stands as Montana’s longest-running outdoor food and music festival. The event is free and open to all, made possible by the support of incredible sponsors. Each week features 15 food vendors serving up a variety of delicious eats and treats, live music to keep the energy high, and free children’s activities hosted by local nonprofits. See website for weekly entertainment lineups.