MISSOURI RIVER COUNTRY CALENDAR OF EVENTS
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PLENTYWOOD SHERIDAN COUNTY FAIR July 26-29 This traditional fair and PRCA rodeo in Plentywood has all the entertainment you’d expect. See details at Facebook/ SheridanCountyFair.
POPLAR WILD WEST DAYS June 8-10 Friday is family day, with an assortment of kids’ activities and vendor booths, followed by a horseshoe tournament beginning in late afternoon. On Saturday, a community rummage sale, breakfast, a pie social, 11 a.m. parade; and, rodeo at the Poplar Saddle Club Rodeo Grounds. Saturday evening has the annual arm wrestling tournament, which includes age groups for the kids. Sunday has a Cowboy Church Service for everyone, a parade at 11 a.m. and the second day of rodeo action. See Visitmt.com.
SIDNEY SHAKESPEARE IN THE PARKS - OTHELLO June 29 The troupe from Montana State University brings free, professional productions throughout the state in parks and public spaces. Othello happens 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, June 29, at Veterans Memorial Park. MONSTER CAT CATFISH TOURNAMENT July 21 Cash prizes pay from $100 to $1,500. Find out more at Montanacats.com. SUNRISE FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS July 14 Visitors can enjoy browsing displays of artists and crafters from many states while taking in live music in scenic Veterans Memorial Park. There is also a “writers’ row” and free children’s events. Visit Sidneymt.com. RICHLAND COUNTY FAIR & RODEO Aug. 1-4 The Richland County Fair & Rodeo offers home-style events and rodeo action. Visit Sidneymt.com.
PHOTO: SEAN HEAVEY/Courtesy Sleeping Buffalo Hot Springs
Sleeping Buffalo Hot Springs is one of many hot springs throughout the state of Montana in which geothermal hot springs heat pools of water for soaking and relaxing. The resort is located in Saco.
University brings free, professional productions throughout the state in parks and public spaces. Othello happens 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday, June 30, at Faith Home Park. WOLF POINT WILD HORSE STAMPEDE AND PARADE July 12-14 This two-day celebration includes the annual stampede and several parades. For more information, Wolfpointchamber.com WADOPANA POWWOW Aug. 3-5 See the oldest traditional powwow in Montana. It allows elders and younger generations to hold special ceremonies WOLF POINT for naming of individuals and honoring of family members. For the young people, SHAKESPEARE IN there are run/walks and outdoor activiTHE PARKS - OTHELLO Courtesy photo ties. Open to everyone; for information The Longest Dam Race returns to Fort Peck for a 24th helping of competitive June 30 The troupe from Montana State call (406) 650-7104 or (406) 650-8724. walking and running at Kiwanis Park, June 16.
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