🤠 What's going on in Bozeman & a Wild Crumb giveaway

Howdy, Bozeman!

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One of the West’s premier showcases of handcrafted art and design is making its Bozeman debut this week.

From August 6th-9th, the Western Design Conference brings together more than 100 artists and makers from across the country, featuring one-of-a-kind furniture, fashion, jewelry, fine art, and home décor that celebrates the spirit of the American West.

The event kicks off with a Preview Party & Fashion Show on Thursday, followed by the Exhibit + Sale Friday through Sunday, where you'll have the chance to meet the artists and shop directly from them.

Day passes for the Exhibit + Sale are just $20, with every ticket including access to the lecture series and re-entry throughout the day.

Whether you’re looking for a unique piece for your home, a handcrafted gift, or simply want to experience some of the finest Western artists working today, this is a rare opportunity to do it right here in Bozeman.

🥾 Painted Hills Trail is fully open again! After months of bridge and boardwalk improvements, the trail is once again open to the public. Details.

🎟 Sweet Pea Festival runs this Friday through Sunday, which means you still have time to get wristband passes at the discounted rate before they go up on Friday. (Kids 12 and under get in free but still need a wristband). Get your wristbands here.

💼 Featured Job: Greater Gallatin United Way is hiring a Director of Development to lead fundraising, major donor relationships, corporate partnerships, grants, and community engagement ($85k-100k salary). Apply here.

🎸 Enjoy live music by Mad Valley Roots at Red Tractor Pizza from 6:00pm-8:00pm, alongside the restaurant’s all-you-can-eat pizza buffet. Details.

🧠 Test your knowledge at Bacchus Pub’s Trivia Night from 7:00pm-9:00pm. Free to play, with Game Night Live Montana hosting weekly trivia. Details.

💛 Support Cancer Support Community Montana during Pint Night at MAP Brewing from 4:00pm-8:00pm. Details.

🏓 Learn pickleball for free with Pickleball 101 classes at Bogert Park from 11:00am-12:00pm, hosted by The Picklr and City of Bozeman Parks & Recreation. Paddles and equipment provided. Details.

🚓 It’s Belgrade’s first-ever National Night Out from 5:00pm-8:00pm at the Menicucci Youth Sports Complex. Meet first responders, check out emergency vehicles, enjoy family-friendly activities, and grab dinner from local food trucks at this community event. Details.

🌱 The Bozeman Farmers’ Market continues at Lindley Park from 5:00pm-8:00pm. Details.

🏛️ Learn about the rise and fall of Gallatin City in an Extreme History Series talk at the Library from 6:00pm-7:00pm. Details.

🌸 Create your own floral arrangement at Stems & Stems, a hands-on floral design workshop at the Element hotel from 6:00pm-8:00pm, hosted by märketplās. (Wine, charcuterie, and all materials included.) Details.

🎻 The Bozeman Folklore Society welcomes traditional Scottish folk singer Iona Fyfe to the Gallatin Labor Temple. Music beginns at 7:30pm. Details.

🎶 Country, folk, and rock-inspired acoustic performer Brendan Keogh performs live at The Backyard at Field & Stream Lodge from 5:00pm-7:00pm. Details.

🧵 Make a felt embroidered bookmark at Studio Wheelhouse from 5:30pm-7:30pm, in a beginner-friendly hand sewing class. Details.

🎶 Belgrade Summer Nights is back on Broadway Street from 6:00pm-8:30pm for a fun block party in downtown Belgrade. Details.

🎨 Paint your partner at Last Best Place Brewing from 6:00pm-8:00pm, in a lighthearted paint and sip class where you’ll paint the person you bring. Details.

🍣 Learn to roll sushi in a hands-on sushi class with Chef Joe at Bridger Kitchens from 6:30pm-8:30pm. Details.

🪡 Learn the basics of machine embroidery at the Library from 10:15am-11:45am, with an introduction to using the Janome MB4S embroidery machine. Details.

🧶 Bring your current knitting, crochet, or other handcraft project to Stix Yarn from 1:30pm-3:00pm for their free community Crafternoon - open to all hand crafters. Details.

🥳 The Filling Station turns 50 years old and is celebrating from 4:00pm-8:00pm with burgers, dogs, and beers. Details.

🌭 Stop by Bozeman Spirits for their community BBQ with free hot dogs every Thursday downtown, from 5:00pm-7:00pm. Details.

🐴 The Bozeman Stampede Rodeo gets underway at the Fairgrounds for three nights of PRCA rodeo action, Thursday through Saturday, with doors at 6:00pm, and rodeo action at 7:00pm. Details.

🎉 Girlypop Bozeman’s monthly meetup heads downtown for the last Music on Main of the summer, from 6:30pm-8:30pm. Details.

🎶 Downtown Bozeman’s summer concert series Music on Main wraps up with live music by indie-rock band The Galentines from 7:00pm-8:30pm. Details.

🤠 The 34th Annual Western Design Conference Exhibit + Sale comes to Bozeman for the first time at the Brick Breeden Fieldhouse, Thursday through Sunday. Thursday kicks off with a Preview Party and Western Couture Fashion Show, followed by three days of the Exhibit + Sale, Friday-Sunday from 10:00am-5:00pm. Details.

🎶 Montana singer-songwriter Tom Catmull performs at the Bozeman Hot Springs from 7:00pm-10:00pm. Details.

🎤 Singer-songwriter Cat Power brings their tour to The ELM, with the show at 8:00pm. Details.

This week, we’re giving away a $25 gift card to Wild Crumb! (On Instagram @wildcrumb). The giveaway runs from today until next Sunday, 8/9, at 11:59pm, and we’ll announce the winner in next Monday’s newsletter.

To enter, make sure you’re subscribed to this newsletter and reply to this email with the word “CRUMB”!

Today, we’re highlighting Blu, a 9-year-old boy looking for his forever home. Visit him at Heart Of The Valley Animal Shelter, Tuesday-Sunday, from 12pm-5:30pm 🐶

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