🤠 Top weekly events & a Vienne Café giveaway

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Howdy, Bozeman!

Congrats to our Country Bookshelf giveaway winner — Cassandra Robinson! 🎉 We just sent you an email with details on how to claim your gift card.

In today’s edition:

— Sam Buenrostro

P.S. For free entry into this week’s giveaway, reply to this email with the word “CAFE”. (And for a BONUS entry, tell me what you’re most excited for in Bozeman this fall!)

This week, we're delighted to partner with Vienne Café, a French-inspired bakery, café, and wine bar celebrated for its croissants, macarons, and award‑winning pastries.

In the mornings, the bakery case is filled with croissants, breads, and other French pastries, plus espresso drinks and light lunch fare.

By evening, the menu shifts to savory plates like cheese and charcuterie boards, flatbreads, and even raclette over potatoes, paired with a thoughtful wine list.

They’re open Tuesday through Friday from 6:30am to 9:00pm and Saturday-Sunday from at 7:30am to 9:00pm, and a perfect spot for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.

You can check out their menus or pre-order online at viennemt.com, and follow them on Instagram @viennecafe for a peek at what’s coming out of the kitchen.

FYI - they’re also hiring right now for an AM bread baker. If you’re a morning person and love baking, reach out to them!

Want to promote your business, event, or project in Howdy Bozeman? Reply to this email with details and let’s talk.

🎬 It’s Bobcat Movie Night tonight! Join Bobcat fans, athletes, and coaches on the field at Bobcat Stadium for a viewing of the new "How to Train Your Dragon" movie. Gates open at 6:00pm, movie starts at 7:00pm. Free family event with Bobcat Fun Zone activities including a dunk tank, games, and sports simulators. Popcorn and water available for purchase. No pets, chairs, or outside food allowed. Details.

🧑‍🌾 Shop the Belgrade Farmers Market at Lewis & Clark Park from 4:00pm-7:00pm! Browse fresh local produce, crafts, and goods from area vendors in Belgrade. Details.

🥕 Check out the Towne's Harvest Garden farm stand from 4:00pm-6:00pm at 2730 West Garfield. This student-run MSU farm offers fresh veggies, herbs, and flowers by the stem from their five-acre diversified garden. Great place to support local food production and community agriculture! Details.

🎤 Open Mic Night at the Bozeman Taproom from 8:00pm-10:00pm. Sign-ups start at 4:00pm - come share your talent or enjoy the show!

🎵 Alpenglow Festival returns for its 3rd year on August 22nd-23rd at Aspen Crossing (515 Aspen Street) in downtown Bozeman! Featuring Ashley Walls and LANCO, this premier music & arts festival runs 4:00pm-10:00pm both nights with live music, carnival games, local vendors, and great food. Family-friendly! Details.

🍖 The 8th Annual Montana Pitmaster Classic fires up at Kenyon Noble Lumber, August 22nd-23rd! Friday 5:00pm-8:00pm features 'Que for a Cause with specialty foods and music. Saturday 12:00pm-4:00pm brings competition BBQ sales, demos from Traeger/Weber/Ooni, and crowning the 2025 Montana State BBQ Champion. Proceeds benefit Gallatin Valley YMCA! Details.

🧑‍🌾 The Gallatin Valley Farmers' Market returns at the Fairgrounds (Haynes Pavilion) from 9:00am-12:00pm! Goods available from 100+ local vendors. Details.

⚔️ The 2nd Annual Bozeman Renaissance Festival returns to the Gallatin County Fairgrounds August 23rd-24th! Watch jousting battles, enjoy performances and music, try delectable foods, and dress up for merriment. Saturday 10:00am-6:00pm, Sunday 10:00am-4:00pm. Tickets and more info here.

🚜 Get behind the controls at Eagle Mount's 14th Annual Digger Days from 9:00am-12:00pm and 12:30pm-3:30pm at 280 Dollar Drive in Belgrade! Kids of all ages can sit in the cab and operate real construction equipment! Great family-fun - details here.

🎸 Lost Canyons performs at Roly-Poly Coffee Co at 7:00pm! Show up for a guaranteed good time. Details.

🏰 Story Under the Stars presents Monty Python and the Holy Grail at the Story Mansion at 6:30pm! This free end-of-summer event features food trucks, popcorn, kids activities like castle beanie toss and crown painting, plus a Mead Garden by Valhalla Meadery (21+). Details.

💃 Ready to dance? Ballroom Dance Bozeman is hosting beginner ballroom dancing classes at Beall Park Recreation Center! Perfect for beginners or seasoned dancers wanting to review fundamentals. Lessons will be followed by a free BBQ and Dance starting at 5:00pm. Details.

🎤 Tinworks Art is taking submissions now for their poetry slam and songwriting contest happening next month! The submission deadline is next week, so get your application in soon. Check out their IG here for more details on upcoming events, programming, and workshops at Tinworks (including two performances this weekend).

🎨 Paint Your Pet at Bar 3 Bar-B-Q at 4:00pm. If you’ve always wanted to paint your pet, this is the way to do it - good for all experience levels! Details + tickets.

Meet Juno, a beautiful 3-year-old girl ready for adventures and a new hiking companion. 🐶

Meet Kita, a quiet 11-year old senior cat who loves people, cuddles, and is ready for a new home. 🐱

This week, we’re giving away a $25 gift card to Vienne Café!

The giveaway runs from today until next Tuesday, 8/26, at 11:59pm.

We’ll announce the winner in next Wednesday’s newsletter and on our Instagram page.

All you have to do to be entered into this week’s giveaway is be subscribed to this newsletter, and reply to this email with the phrase “CAFE”!

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