Summer is almost within reach and things are FINALLY getting back to a sense of normalcy! After going through a year of staying home and entertaining ourselves, Montana has opened back up, and we all have some catching up to do. Here are some of the events we missed the most from COVID-cancellations last year across southwest Montana. Plus, get FREE access to the ULTIMATE SW Montana Summer Events Google calendar that we will be keeping up to date with new events all summer long as information is released!

Big Sky

Big Sky Artisan Festival | Saturday, July 3rd | The annual Big Sky Artisan Festival is back for this summer and will take place in the Big Sky Town Center Plaza. The festival is held each summer to feature Montana's talented local artisans.

Big Sky Farmers Market | Wednesdays, June-August @ 5-8 pm | The 2021 Big Sky Farmers Market will run from Fire Pit Park, down Town Center Ave, and into the Town Center Plaza. The Market features fresh produce, herbs, plants and flowers, baked goods, woodworking, log furniture, antler art, photography and fine art, jewelry, and clothing. There will be several food vendors to tempt your taste buds and activities to keep the kids entertained.

Big Sky PBR | July 16th-24th @ 7 pm | Built from the sagebrush up, the seven-time award-winning Big Sky PBR has grown into “Big Sky’s Biggest Week” – a week of community events including three nights of action-packed Touring Pro Division PBR bull riding, fundraisers, vendor village, and more.

Music in the Mountains | Thursdays, July-September @ 6 pm | For more than a decade, Music in the Mountains has been Montana’s finest free outdoor concert series, featuring the best up and coming touring musicians in the country as well as established, well-known artists. Our state-of-the-art venue provides the perfect backdrop for locals and visitors to come together and enjoy incredible live music under the Big Sky.

Summer is almost within reach and things are FINALLY getting back to a sense of normalcy! After going through a year of staying home and entertaining ourselves, Montana has opened back up, and we all have some catching up to do. Here are some of the events we missed the most from COVID-cancellations last year across southwest Montana. Plus, get FREE access to the ULTIMATE SW Montana Summer Events Google calendar that we will be keeping up to date with new events all summer long as information is released!

Big Sky

Big Sky Artisan Festival | Saturday, July 3rd | The annual Big Sky Artisan Festival is back for this summer and will take place in the Big Sky Town Center Plaza. The festival is held each summer to feature Montana's talented local artisans.

Big Sky Farmers Market | Wednesdays, June-August @ 5-8 pm | The 2021 Big Sky Farmers Market will run from Fire Pit Park, down Town Center Ave, and into the Town Center Plaza. The Market features fresh produce, herbs, plants and flowers, baked goods, woodworking, log furniture, antler art, photography and fine art, jewelry, and clothing. There will be several food vendors to tempt your taste buds and activities to keep the kids entertained.

Big Sky PBR | July 16th-24th @ 7 pm | Built from the sagebrush up, the seven-time award-winning Big Sky PBR has grown into “Big Sky’s Biggest Week” – a week of community events including three nights of action-packed Touring Pro Division PBR bull riding, fundraisers, vendor village, and more.

Music in the Mountains | Thursdays, July-September @ 6 pm | For more than a decade, Music in the Mountains has been Montana’s finest free outdoor concert series, featuring the best up and coming touring musicians in the country as well as established, well-known artists. Our state-of-the-art venue provides the perfect backdrop for locals and visitors to come together and enjoy incredible live music under the Big Sky.

Ennis

TAP Into Ennis: Craft Beer and Spirits Festival | June 5th @ 12-6 pm | After spending a day in the beautiful Madison Valley take a break in Downtown Ennis featuring brews, spirits, wines, food, and music!

4th of July Rodeo and Parade | Parade @ 10 am Rodeo @ 7 pm | Ennis' annual 4th of July festivities kick off with a parade down their main street with BBQs, classic car shows, and a rodeo!

Madison Valley Arts Festival | July 31st @ 10 am - 5 pm | This fun, free event will host 54 juried artist booths and there will be live entertainment by the Tune Tanglers, delicious food from the Lil Hogpit, free rock painting for the kids, and an art raffle!

Ennis Farmer’s Market | Saturdays, Now - October 15th @ 9 am - 12 pm | Our Mission is to bring community members together and educate one another on where our food comes from and why it is so incredibly important!

Livingston

Livingston Roundup Rodeo | July 2nd - 4th | The Livingston Roundup Rodeo has been a popular local event in this area since 1924. The rodeo draws 10,000 spectators yearly to its arena located within the majestic mountain ranges on the banks of the mighty Yellowstone River.

Livingston Farmer’s Market | Wednesdays, June 2nd - September 15th @ 4:30-7:30 pm | Offering prepared food vendors, locally brewed beer, arts and crafts, baked goods, and farm and ranch products featuring the freshest, healthiest food our region has to offer, the market generates nearly $250,000 for the local economy each year. We are proud to be a part of the network of farmers markets across the state connecting communities with local, nutrient-dense farm and ranch products.

Livingston Classic PBR | July 17th @ 5:30 pm | The Livingston Classic PBR is the premier sporting event in Livingston, MT. With a sell-out crowd each year to witness the best bulls and bull riders in the world, this is the event you don’t want to miss! This year will be no less. Featuring the top 35 bull riders in the world, 60,000 pounds of bucking bulls.

Gardiner Upper-Yellowstone Roundup | June 18th-19th @ 6 pm | Come enjoy the real west and visit Yellowstone at the same time! Join our annual NRA rodeo fun! Purchase tickets at the gate! Heart-stopping rodeo action with the members of the Northern Rodeo Association. Come experience the REAL WEST!

2021 Wilsall Rodeo | June 19th @ 6 pm & 20th @ 2 pm | 2 Day NRA Rodeo, featuring all of the classic rodeo events, plus a parade, fireman's breakfast, and street dance.

Across Southwest Montana

Headwaters Country Jam | August 19th-21st | Headwaters is a three-day country music festival featuring 20+ bands on two stages, surrounded by Montana's awe-inspiring landscape.

Rockin’ the Rivers | August 12th-14th | Bringing together such an amazing collection of talented and influential rock groups with the absolutely stunning Montana landscape, this festival has become one of the country's must-attend rock shows.

Red Ants Pants Music Festival | July 22nd-25th | The folk music festival was founded and is produced by Red Ants Pants owner Sarah Calhoun 2011, and is designed to bring people together.