🤠 Things to do in Bozeman this weekend

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If you’ve ever dreamed about building out a van, upgrading your camping setup, or taking life on the road, the Adventure Van Expo is taking over the Fairgrounds this Saturday and Sunday, August 15th-16th.

Come explore custom adventure vans, truck campers, expedition vehicles, trailers, rooftop tent setups, and DIY builds, with open-house vehicles you can step inside and check out.

Throughout the weekend, you’ll also find:

It’s this Saturday, August 15th from 10:00am-5:00pm, and Sunday, August 16th from 10:00am-3:00pm at the Gallatin County Fairgrounds, and admission is FREE when you register in advance (or $5 at the gate).

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🎉 Gallatin Crossing hosts a free, all-day Summer Block Party on Saturday from 12:00pm-8:00pm.

The day includes live music from Savvy, Archertown, and The Tiny Band, dozens of local vendors, food and drinks, retailer specials, a nonprofit village, and a huge Kids Zone with inflatables, face painting, glitter tattoos, and games.

Families can also grab one of 150 free Under Armour backpacks filled with school supplies, while the Passport to Prizes scavenger hunt offers chances to win prizes from businesses throughout Gallatin Crossing.

🎪 Cirquepalooza is happening at the Library from 10:00am-12:00pm inside on the first floor, for a circus-themed bash featuring 406Cirque, Museum of the Rockies, Mountain Air Dance, Tinworks, Forge Fitness, and Random Acts of Silliness. Details.

🕊️ The Downtown Bozeman Partnership and City of Bozeman invite the community to celebrate the dedication of I-Ho Pomeroy Peace Park from 5:00pm-6:00pm at the corner of Mendenhall and North Black Avenue. Details.

🐦 The Birdhouse Collective’s Art Market returns from 5:00pm-8:00pm on North Bozeman Avenue, with local artists, makers, jewelers, and creatives selling their handmade goods. Details.

🧑‍🎨 Visit the Emerson’s Art Walk from 5:00pm-9:00pm. Browse 30+ local vendors, explore gallery exhibits inside at The Artists Gallery, catch live music, grab a bite from local food trucks, and more. Details.

🎨 Stop by the Summer Art Walk from 6:00pm-8:00pm in Downtown Bozeman. Explore artist openings and receptions at more than 35 galleries and businesses, with refreshments and live music along the way. Details.

🎶 Folk singer-songwriter Lena Marie Schiffer performs at The Backyard at Field & Stream Lodge from 5:00pm-7:00pm. Details.

🪩 DiscoSunset has a party at Epic Skies from 6:00pm-10:00pm for an outdoor evening of dancing, two live DJs, bonfires, cacao, and a sunset picnic. Details.

🎶 The Tune Up Bar has performances by singer-songwriter Katie Hall from 6:00pm-8:00pm, followed by alternative rock from Cherry Fox from 9:00pm-11:00pm. Details.

🎤 Comedian Andy Gold takes the stage at Last Best Comedy on Friday with shows at 7:00pm and 9:00pm. Details.

🦉 Follow the incredible true story of Flaco, an owl who escaped the Central Park Zoo, in the Wild Inside documentary at 7:30pm at the Rialto Theater. Details.

🏁 Gallatin Speedway is back with more dirt track racing starting at 7:35pm. Details.

🥔 The 40th annual Manhattan Potato Festival runs all day Saturday, with a parade, 5K, car show, vendor fair, food trucks, kids' activities, trike races, drive-in movie, and live music. Details.

🧭 It’s the Montana Survival & Preparedness Expo at the Fairgrounds. Explore survival gear, emergency supplies, off-grid living solutions, and more, plus free seminars throughout the weekend. Saturday (9:00am-5:00pm) and Sunday (10:00am-4:00pm). Details.

🚗 Cars & Coffee heads to the historic Danhof Motors in Churchill from 9:00am-11:00am, with free local donuts, coffee, and swag while supplies last. Details.

🥕 Enjoy the Gallatin Valley Farmers’ Market at the Fairgrounds from 9:00am-12:00pm with fresh produce, local ranchers, baked goods, and more. Details.

🚐 The Adventure Van Expo takes over the Fairgrounds this weekend, running Saturday from 10:00am-5:00pm and Sunday from 10:00am-3:00pm, where you can explore custom vans, truck campers, expedition vehicles, trailers, DIY builds, camping gear, vendors, food trucks, and live music. Details.

💝 Celebrate Bookstore Romance Day with Tales to Trails from 10:30am-11:30am at Story Mill Park, where you’ll queue up a free audiobook from Country Bookshelf and enjoy a leisurely walk with fellow book lovers. Details.

🏔️ Heads up! The Bridger Ridge Run, a ~20-mile foot race from Fairy Lake Trailhead to the Fish Hatchery, is happening Saturday morning. Details.

🚣 Give back at the Lower Madison River Clean-Up starting at 9:00am at the Warm Springs Boat Launch. Help the Madison Gallatin Trout Unlimited chapter clean up the river by land or water, then celebrate with lunch, drinks, and a raffle at 1:00pm. Details.

🎉 Celebrate summer at the first-ever Gallatin Crossing Summer Block Party from 12:00pm-8:00pm at Gallatin Crossing, and enjoy live music, local vendors, shopping, great food, family-friendly activities, and plenty of surprises throughout the day. Details.

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Join the Bozeman Folklore Society for an afternoon of traditional English, Scottish & Folk Dancing from 3:00pm-4:30pm at the Library. Free to attend and open to all! Details.

💕 Skip the apps and meet someone face-to-face at Korner Klub’s Speed Dating event starting at 6:00pm. (Sign-ups required ahead of time.) Details.

🎶 The Tune Up Bar hosts singer-songwriter Dane Andrew Thompsen from 6:00pm-8:00pm, followed by post-Western artist Buffalo Burrows from 9:00pm-11:00pm. Details.

🎪 The Pasture Drive-In hosts a variety show and outdoor screening of The Greatest Showman, with gates opening at 6:00pm, the movie starting at 9:05pm, and carnival games. Details.

🎸 Sam Gelband performs at Roly-Poly Coffee on Broadway at 6:30pm, joined by a mystery guest opener, with a cover charge and free chili while supplies last. Details.

🤘 Gallatin Roller Derby takes on Hellgate Derby from Missoula in a fierce roller derby matchup at Haynes Pavilion, with the bout starting at 6:30pm. Details.

🎬 Story Under the Stars brings a free outdoor screening of A River Runs Through It to the Story Mansion Lawn, 6:30pm-dusk. Details.

🎶 Instrumental jam band STS9 brings their Human Dream Tour to The ELM at 8:00pm. Details.

🚗 The 26th Annual Cruisin’ on Main Car Show takes over Main Street from 9:00am-2:00pm, with classic cars, trucks, and motorcycles, live music from The Boomerangs, prize drawings, and a people’s choice vote. Free to attend! Details.

📚 Join Queer Bozeman for their Book Club from 11:00am-1:00pm at Country Bookshelf. Details.

🎭 Catch a Sunday matinee of The Book of Will at Verge Theater starting at 2:00pm, for a lively comedy following Shakespeare’s friends through 17th-century London as they race to preserve his plays. Details.

🍝 Learn to make fresh pasta at The Art of Pasta at Kenyon House starting at 3:00pm, where you’ll mix, naturally color, and shape Southern Italian-style pasta, then take your handmade creations home to cook and enjoy. Details.

🎉 Robyn Till is popping up at Gangbusters Pottery from 3:00pm-8:00pm for a one-day pottery sale and pie social, with free pie and ice cream, karaoke starting at 7:00pm, and a possible cornhole tournament. Details.

🎶 Enjoy Americana artist Columbia Jones perform at the Bozeman Hot Springs from 7:00pm-10:00pm. Details.

This week, we’re giving away a $25 gift card to Country Bookshelf! (On Instagram @countrybookshelf). The giveaway runs from today until Sunday, 8/16, at 11:59pm, and we’ll announce the winner in next Monday’s newsletter.

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