These entertaining and informative presentations are sponsored by the Holiday Inn® West Yellowstone, Explorer Cabins at Yellowstone, Gray Wolf Inn and Suites, and Yellowstone Park Hotel and are free for the public to attend. July July 1 @ 6pm: From Boundary to West Yellowstone: The Many Names of One Small Town – Trent Redfield, Yellowstone Historic Center July 3 @ 6pm: Grizzly Bears in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem – Grizzly & Wolf Discovery Center July 5 @ 6pm: Auroras – Lynn Powers, NASA/Montana State University July 7 @ 6pm: Wildlife Crossings, Corridors, and Connectivity – Blakeley Adkins, Greater Yellowstone Coalition July 10 @ 6pm: Greater Yellowstone Wolverines Unveiled – Jess Haas, Wildlife Educator and Guide July 11 @ 6pm: Yellowstone Elk: Ecology and Management – Jeremy SunderRaj, Yellowstone Forever July 12 @ 6pm: Yellowstone’s Past, Yellowstone’s Future – Dr. Cathy Whitlock, Montana State University July 13 @ 6pm: 19th Century Photographic Processes in Yellowstone – Jason “Gypsy” Kladiva July 15 @ 6pm: Stagecoaches, Trains, and Automobiles: A History of Transportation to Yellowstone – Trent Redfield, Yellowstone Historic Center July 16 @ 6pm: Surviving the Wild: Yellowstone’s Prey Species – Haley Stapleton, former National Park Service member July 17 @ 7pm: Avian Research in Yellowstone: A Bird’s-Eye View – Nick Peterson, Yellowstone Bird Program July 18 @ 6pm: Cougars: The Shadows of Yellowstone – Dr. Jack Rabe, Yellowstone Forever July 19 @ 6pm: Yellowstone During the Ice Age – Dr. Karen Williams & Dr. Bill Locke, Montana State University July 21 @ 6pm: Becoming a Naturalist – Haley Stapleton, former National Park Service member July 24 @ 7pm: Avian Research in Yellowstone: A Bird’s-Eye View – Nick Peterson, Yellowstone Bird Program July 25 @ 6pm: Yellowstone Wolves: A Quarter Century of Research and Observations – Taylor Rabe, Yellowstone Forever July 26 @ 4pm: Raptors of the Big Sky State (Live Raptor Ambassador) – Montana Raptor Conservation Center July 29 @ 6pm: Do You Hear What I Hear? Soundscapes of Yellowstone – Haley Stapleton, former National Park Service member July 31 @ 6pm: Volcano Study – Dr. Behnaz Hosseini, Montana State University August August 1 @ 6pm: Beavers, Riverscapes, and Wildfire – Kurt Imhoff, Greater Yellowstone Coalition August 2 @ 6pm: The Moon and Yellowstone: The Cosmic Connection – Lynn Powers, NASA/Montana State University August 5 @ 6pm: From Boundary to West Yellowstone: The Many Names of One Small Town – Trent Redfield, Yellowstone Historic Center August 6 @ 6pm: A Kid’s Introduction to Yellowstone – Jason “Gypsy” Kladiva August 7 @ 6pm: Yellowstone’s Top Predators – Grizzly & Wolf Discovery Center August 8 @ 6pm: Shaking and Baking: Yellowstone’s Volcanic System – Dr. Jamie Farrell, University of Utah August 9 @ 4pm: The Elusive Wolverine – Dr. Jim Halfpenny, Tracker, Educator, Scientist August 9 @ 6pm: Wolf Restoration – Dr. Jim Halfpenny, Tracker, Educator, Scientist August 12 @ 6pm: Pasqueflowers and Paintbrush: The Seasonal Plants of Yellowstone – Haley Stapleton, former National Park Service member August 13 @ 6pm: Perseid Meteor Shower – Lynn Powers, NASA/Montana State University August 15 @ 6pm: Greater Yellowstone Wolverines Unveiled – Jess Haas, Wildlife Educator and Guide August 16 @ 6pm: Traveling by Railroad to Yellowstone National Park – Thornton Waite, Yellowstone Historic Center August 19 @ 6pm: Stagecoaches, Trains, and Automobiles: A History of Transportation to Yellowstone – Trent Redfield, Yellowstone Historic Center August 20 @ 6pm: Wildlife Behavior: The Story Behind the Photos – Steve Hinch, Steve Hinch Photography August 21 @ 7pm: Avian Research in Yellowstone: A Bird’s-Eye View – Nick Peterson, Yellowstone Bird Program August 23 @ 3pm: Raptors of the Big Sky State (Live Raptor Ambassador) – Montana Raptor Conservation Center August 25 @ 6pm: Wildlife Crossings, Corridors, and Connectivity – Blakeley Adkins, Greater Yellowstone Coalition August 26 @ 6pm: Surviving the Wild: Yellowstone’s Prey Species – Haley Stapleton, former National Park Service member August 28 @ 7pm: Avian Research in Yellowstone: A Bird’s-Eye View – Nick Peterson, Yellowstone Bird Program August 29 @ 6pm: Volcano Study – Dr. Behnaz Hosseini, Montana State University August 30 @ 6pm: History of the Forest Service & Today’s Wildlife Management – Ashley Egan, Forest Service

Fly into Grandstreet Theatre’s 50th season with one of Disney’s most beloved stories and a practically perfect musical, MARY POPPINS. Step into merry old England with Bert, the charming and ever-resourceful jack of all trades. Meet the Banks family, whose mischievous children, Jane and Michael, have sent nanny after nanny packing—until the extraordinary Mary Poppins arrives. Armed with a dazzling blend of magic, wit, and heart, Mary sets out to transform the Banks household, teaching them the true power of love and connection. Along the way, she whisks Jane and Michael away on breathtaking adventures that defy imagination, proving that her life-changing lessons are for dreamers of all ages. Featuring unforgettable songs, breathtaking dance numbers, and stunning stagecraft, Mary Poppins is a heartwarming and visually spectacular experience for audiences of all ages. It’s a reminder to us all: “Anything can happen if you let it. Performance Dates: July 11th @ 7:30 PM July 12th @ 7:30 PM July 15th @ 7:30 PM July 16th @ 7:30 PM (Choose Your Own Price Performance) July 17th @ 7:30 PM July 18th @ 7:30 PM July 22nd @ 7:30 PM July 23rd @ 7:30 PM July 24th @ 7:30 PM July 25th @ 7:30 PM July 26th @ 7:30 PM July 29th @ 7:30 PM July 30th @ 7:30 PM July 31st @ 7:30 PM August 1st @ 7:30 PM August 2nd @ 7:30 PM

Outdoor art festival, two days, Friday 10-7pm, Saturday 10-4. Open to the public, no admission. Local fine arts, handcrafted quality gifts. 10th Annual event, at Sacajawea Park, across the bridge in Polson.

Kid Rodeo Calcutta Rodeo

Experience the thrill of competition, celebrate Chineses culture and take part in this 2000-year old sport. Unite your corporate team, competitive friends/family and join us to experience thrilling races, and a vibrant cultural celebration. Strengthen bonds and create unforgettable memories together! Open to any and all! Experienced or new to the sport, we have something for everyone! **Vendors/volunteers welcome, see registration on website Details: Friday, July 18. Team practices Saturday, Sunday, July 19-20th race days Saturday evening: Musical event, TBD, at Polson Fairgrounds. Open to public. Cost: $1100/team Categories include women, men, mixed, ACS (all cancer survivor), BCS (breast cancer survivor), youth (20 person teams) and corporate cup challenge Interested in being a participant, volunteer, vendor or sponsor? Visit silverliningmontana.org for details! Your involvement helps support breast cancer survivorship in Montana! We can’t wait to see you there!

Welcome to the most difficult mountain bike race in the country: The Butte 100. The Butte 100 race weekend consists of three individual races, a 100 mile, 50 mile and the Sorini 25, taking place atop the Continental Divide just outside of Butte, Montana. The race has grown from a small group of dedicated locals on a gravel road, to world-class athletes competing on world-class trails. With outstanding partnerships with the USFS, BLM, community of Butte, our generous sponsors, and the “neon army” of volunteers, the Butte 100 races continue to provide the best mountain bike racing experience possible. Thanks for visiting. Please visit our Facebook page for updates and announcements.

Mark your calendars and prepare for an evening of local food and drinks, amazing music, and a stunning fireworks show. Symphony Under the Stars is a Helena tradition that began in 2004. Each summer, the Helena Symphony (founded in 1955) comes together to put on a magnificent show on the hill at Carroll College. Each year, the event draws nearly 20,000 people to enjoy an evening of music and fireworks under Montana's iconic Big Sky. The music may not begin until sundown, but spectators make a full day out of the event! Beginning mid-morning, attendees will bring their blankets to the venue, staking out their seats for the evening, creating a large patchwork quilt that spans the hillside. People will then start grilling, pulling out the drinks, and catching up with old friends. If the blankets are being left for the day, organizers ask that they be held down with canned food donations for Helena Food Share! In the past, these donations have reached over 17,000 pounds. It is one of the largest single donation days for the organization. Each year, the organizing team, artistic director, and conductor, come together to put on a show that will not only satisfy the audience, but engage them. They work tirelessly to put together an unforgettable program and continue to outdo themselves year after year. Grab your blankets, canned food and friends, and enjoy an incredible evening at The Symphony Under the Stars.

Our annual PaddleHeads Brewfest returns on July 19th presented by Bitter Root Brewing. Pre-sale tickets for this date go on sale March 22nd-28th. You must be registered to receive access. Plus when you register you're automatically entered to win FREE Zootown festival passes.

PaddleHeads vs Great Falls Voyagers

Set in the Renaissance, Something Rotten! follows brothers Nick and Nigel Bottom as they struggle to compete with the success of their contemporary, William Shakespeare. In their desperation, the brothers consult a soothsayer who predicts the next big thing in theatre: musicals! As they hilariously attempt to create the world's first musical, chaos ensues, leading to mistaken identities, outrageous production numbers, and laugh-out-loud moments. Get ready for a side-splitting comedy packed with clever references, energetic dance routines and catchy tunes that will leave you laughing all the way home! Songs include: "Welcome to the Renaissance", "God, I Hate Shakespeare", "A Musical", "Right Hand Man", "To Thine Ownself" and more!

The Townsend Rod and Gun Club Walleye tournament is an annual walleye fishing tournament fund raiser for the Townsend Road and Gun Club. The tournament will be at the Canyon Ferry Silos Recreation Area. Canyon Ferry is a premiere walleye fishing venue in Montana. 8:30 am-2:30 pm Maximum 90 2-person teams Forms can be found at www.broadwaterrodandgun.com Official Rules can also be found on the website.

Held the third full weekend in July, Bannack Days is a celebration of pioneer life. For a nominal fee, breakfast will be served in the Hotel Meade beginning at 7:00 am both days. A variety of lunch options will be available in the food court as well as other delicious treats like ice cream, kettle corn, and fresh lemonade. From 9am to 5pm on Saturday and from 9 am to 4:30 pm on Sunday folks will be demonstrating many of the pioneer skills. Come watch the quilters craft a quilt and skilled demonstrators make lace. Up Hangman's Gulch you can learn about the infantry and experience an 1860s gold camp. Then try your luck at gold panning. Pose for an old-time family photo or catch a ride on a horse drawn wagon throughout the day. And on Sunday morning, experience an old-time church service. Be sure to watch your step, Bannack has been known to have a few ruffians about. It is not uncommon for a gunfight to break out on Main Street. Throughout both days there will be music in the air – Angel Band, Gilmore City Council, and the Junior Fiddlers to name a few. Speaking of watching your step, swing by the Meade Hotel with your partner and try dancing with the Old Time Dances. Throughout the weekend the visitor center will be open and guided tours of the Masonic Lodge and the Mill will be available. We do ask that you please leave your pets at home during this busy weekend. “Bannack Days” is the signature event for the Montana State Park system. We are taking steps to make the event more self-sustaining to ensure that Bannack Days is able to continue for years to come and to showcase Americas Best Historic Ghost town.” “Special Event” admission to Bannack Days will be $5 per person, however for those who are 5 years of age or under the event is free. There is limited parking, so carpooling is encouraged. Bannack State Park is located 25 miles southwest of Dillon, Montana just off of Highway 278. For information call 406-834-3413

Montana’s Destination Fiber Festival Gearing up for its Ninth year! “Fiber Arts….getting back to its roots.” Come experience a weekend of fiber fun in the countryside with classes, vendors, demonstrations and a gathering area to spin, weave, knit, and crochet or to just sit and visit. On July 19-20, 2025, the 9th annual Copper K Fiber Festival will be held in Whitehall at the Copper K Barn located at 786 Point of Rocks Road, sponsored by Kami Noyes of Ranching Tradition Fiber. Over 35 fiber artists and fiber producers will offer wares for sale in the marketplace. The fiber festival marketplace will be open and free to the public on Saturday July 19 9:00-5:00 and Sunday July 20 9:00 -3:00. Food options will be on location. For more information about the 9th annual Copper K Festival classes, instructors, sponsorship, vendors and best directions, please visit our website.