Happenings UNDER THE BIG SKY

Yellowstone Valley Farmers Market ~ Downtown Billings at the intersection of N Broadway and 2nd Ave N

Every Saturday from July 15, 2023 to October 7, 2023. 8am-12pm, rain-or-shine

Laurel Downtown Farmers Market ~ 115 W 1st St, Laurel, MT 59044

Saturdays, July 15th thru October

8:00 am – 12:00 pm

09.16.23 - 09.16.23Billings Symphony ‘Pianos Fantastiques’

09.23.23 - Big Sky Comedy Festival

09.24.23 - Andrew Laszlo, Sr. Growing up in Hungary, Surviving the Holocaust and Coming to America

09.26.23 - Daniel O’Donnell

10.05.23 - Jeremy Camp “I Still Believe Tour”

10.08.23 - THE FAB FOUR PERFORMS THE BEATLES’

“RUBBER SOUL”

10.14.23 - BILLINGS

SYMPHONY ‘CINEMATIC SOUNDSCAPES’

10.21.23 - STRAIGHT NO CHASER “SLEIGHIN’ IT TOUR”

10.22.23 - WORLD BALLET SERIES: CINDERELLA

10.27.23 - THREE DOG NIGHT

Memory Café – Community Room

Tuesday, October 24, 2023 - 10:30am12:30pm

Age Group: Adults

Adults experiencing memory loss and their caregivers are invited to visit the library to socialize and enjoy an activity together. This event is sponsored by Dementia Friendly Billings and Big Sky Senior Services. For more information and to RSVP, please contact Suzanne at 406-259-3111.

Billings HarvestFest 2023Saturday, October 14th - 9:00am - 4:00pm

*Presented by the Downtown Billings Alliance and Montana Brewing Company, located in the center of downtown Billings under Skypoint. *HarvestFest is a grand community fall festival taking place the second weekend of October and celebrates the season with a rich diversity of arts and crafts, mums, pumpkins, face painting, balloon twisting, baked goods, and the final offerings of locally grown goods. The event has something for all ages; experience the aromas of food-truck fare like steak sandwiches, cotton candy, and kettle corn, live entertainment performing under Skypoint, Montana Brewing Company‘s annual Oktoberfest Beer Garden and Stein holing contest, TDS Fiber will have their van set up and streaming live football, Wise Wonders Science and Discovery Museum will have an interactive children’s area with free crafts and activities and sooo much more. This fall street festival draws people from all over the Northwest region into the streets and businesses of downtown.

Ice Fest – September 15th – 17th

Friday night- join us for beer, brats and burgers

Adults (21+)- $20 Youth( under 21)- $10

Come in and learn about all of the programs offered at centennial ice arena and participate in public skate from 6-8pm Saturday-

9-10am Try hockey for free (youth). Bring helmet and gloves, skates will be provided.

11:15-12:15 Try hockey for free (adults): bring a helmet and gloves, skates will be provided.

12:30-2pm Public Skate

2:15-3:15- try skating for free, will be run by our skating instructors, bring a helmet, skates will be provided.

5-7pm Ice Show- $5 admission. Watch our figure skaters gear up and play a 3v3 hockey game. Watch our coaches, hockey players and staff lace up and try out figure skating. After the shows watch our Hockey players and Figure Skaters in a skating competition! 7-8:30 public skate

1st Annual Glow in the Dark Golf Tournament

You don’t want to miss our Glow in the Dark Golf Tournament! ⛳

Enjoy the course in a whole new light –after dark! Join us for a unique 18-hole, 4-person team scramble Glow in the Dark Golf Tournament. It will consist of 9 holes starting at 5pm, dinner at 7pm, followed by 9 holes of glow-in-the-dark golf! BYOF- Bring your own flashlight!!? We are limited to only 25 teams, so register your team today! ⛳⛳ https:// form.jotform.com/230376280519154

Fall Festival

Sat, Sep 9, 10 AM

The Front Porch - Laurel, Montana - 109 W 1st St, Laurel, MT

Crafts, Vendors, Food Trucks

Laurel Brewfest

Miller’s Horse Palace - 7215 Mossmain Ln, Billings, MT

Sat, Sep 23, 4 – 8 PM

Get ready for the 3rd Annual Laurel Brewfest. PRICE $40/cup for unlimited samples during the event General Admission $10- This is for designated drivers or anyone just wanting to come enjoy the event without sampling the brews.

*You’ll have unlimited tasting from approximately 10-15 professional craft brewers from around the state!

* All ticket holders will be asked to vote for the People’s Choice Award! Then stay until the end to see who takes home the 2023 Laurel Brewfest Award.

* Tanglewood Band will be playing this year for the brew fest.

* We will have a wide variety of Food Trucks available. Stay tuned for the list!

**Proceeds will go to Laurel Chamber community events and beautification projects

* Must be 21 and over to attend

Montana Park

Date: Sept 02, 2023 Time: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM - Fun For The Family

*Saturday at 10am the show opens with a stunning collection of classic cars and trucks on display at the MetraPark Fairgrounds. For just $3 you can take your time looking these beauties over. Almost 300 strong, there is A LOT to look at.

*A variety of vendors offer food and beverages on what is always a sunny summer day. Over one hundred trophies are given out and the judges are the trophy sponsors themselves – can’t get more fair than that! A lot full of gorgeous machines, music, good food and drink...how can you beat a day like that for only $3?

*As much as we love dogs, they are not allowed at the show so please leave Fido at home. While you’re here, there is also a great swap mean and fantastic car corral going on. Parking will be available in the main upper and lower lots, get there early to claim the best spots! (We will offer Shuttle Service from the upper parking lot and Handicap Parking will be available.) For entry information please visit our website at www.chasehawks. com, email info@chasehawks.com, or call 406.248.9295.

Date: Sept 08 - Sept 10, 2023

Friday - 2pm to 7pm - Saturday - 9am to 5pm - Sunday - 9am to 2pm

Date: Sept 08 - Sept 10, 2023

Rimrock Promotions, the region’s number one Home Show Producers, presents the Fall Home Improvement Show. Find indoor and outdoor home improvement products and get advice from the experts. Siding, decking, home decor, lighting, bath fixtures, lawn care, home spas, and more can be found at the Home Improvement Show!

The show is free to the public.

Show Hours: Friday- Noon to 8 p.m.Saturday- 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. - Sunday- 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

NILE STOCK SHOW & RODEO

– Expo Center / First Interstate Arena / Montana Pavilion

Date: Oct 13 - Oct 21, 2023

The NILE is a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving and embracing the western way of life through the promotion of livestock, youth education and respect for western ag culture.

NILE stands for Northern International Livestock Expo and the week-long event includes four nights of rodeo so buckle up and strap on your boots because the NILE rodeo is ready and waiting for you!

THE NIGHT at the YELLOWSTONE

ART MUSEUM - Saturday, September 9, 2023

A Gala & Live Auction honoring groundbreaking YAM Director (1974 –1998), Donna Forbes. Cocktails at 5 PM | Dinner at 6:30 PM | Auction at 7:30 PM

*Enjoy specialty cocktails, live music by the Billings Symphony, a gourmet dinner, and competitive bidding on artworks created by some of the region’s most notable artists. This year we honor Donna Forbes, groundbreaking YAM director for more than two decades. Plus, be first to hear special announcements as the YAM ushers in its 60th anniversary year in 2024. Join us, there is much to celebrate!

* Black tie encouraged.

* Ticket Add-on Option: When you purchase your gala ticket, a special edition print by photographer Todd Forsgren is also available. All purchases benefit the YAM building initiative and permanent collection.

Come to the YAM to enjoy a unique artistic experience every First Friday of the month! Meet a local artist, listen to the sounds of a talented musician, participate in a stimulating lecture — every First Friday is different. Every First Friday museum admission is free from 4 – 8 PM.

When: Saturday, October 28, 2023

The most creative and awe-inspiring Halloween party in town, Masquerade at the YAM, is back Saturday, October 28, 2023 with another night of entertainment, live performances, dancing, mystics and so much more!

Guests will enjoy cocktails, local brews, and creative appetizers by Raven’s Café D’Art as they show off their costumes in the beautiful, historic (and maybe haunted…)

The purpose of the Yellowstone Historical Society is to share the history of Yellowstone County and surrounding areas through programs and tours. Free program

Friday, September 15th – Topic: Former Mayor Willard Fraser

Friday, October 20th – Topic: 107 years of Billings Fairgrounds

For 5:30 Dinner ($28.00) RSVP 303-548-8828

6:45 Speaker

Friday, September 8 - 5-10 PM

50 + Microbrews, Selection of Wines, Non Alcohol Drinks, Giant Beer Pong., Photo Booth, Cocktail Shaker Bikes, 8 Food Trucks, Professionally Judged Beer Competition

Friday, September 22 –5-9pm

Join us for Rockin’ Under the Big Sky at ZooMontana! This event helps support essential services and programs for Yellowstone County seniors.

Gates open at 5pm. Walk around the zoo, visit the animals, silent auction, and enjoy the heavy hors d’oeuvre with a no-host cash bar. Then around 6:30 visit the Dessert Bar and then off to the live Auction. The live Auction has some surprises! Tickets are $60 and can be purchased at the Adult Resource Alliance, 1505 Ave D, M-F 9am-3pm or Online using the Paypal Link on our website: www.allianceyc.org