🤠 Top weekly events & an ice cream giveaway

TOGETHER WITH

Howdy, Bozeman, and happy Friday!

Congrats to our Sourdough Bread giveaway winner — Kayla Fitzpatrick! 🎉 We just sent you an email with details on how to claim your free loaves.

In today’s pre-weekend edition:

• 🖼️ Don’t miss tonight’s art walks

• 🤠 Top local events this weekend

• 🍦 A Genuine Ice Cream giveaway

— Sam Buenrostro

P.S. For free entry into this week’s giveaway, reply to this email with the phrase “ICE CREAM”.

TOGETHER WITH GENUINE ICE CREAM

Today, we’re celebrating Genuine Ice Cream, a Bozeman-based ice creamery with some of the best scoops in town.

They have a perfect lineup of tasty seasonal flavors and the classics you know and love…

And they’re a 2% for Conservation–certified business, donating 1% of proceeds and 1% of their time to local conservation efforts and youth initiatives. 👏

Open daily from 11am–11pm at 605 W Peach St, and they even offer catering if you're planning an event that could use a little extra joy.

Follow them on Instagram @genuineicecream to stay up to date with their latest offerings.🍦​

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Friday 8/8

🚶 Stroll downtown for the monthly Downtown Art Walk from 6:00pm-8:00pm! Over 35 galleries and businesses are featuring local artists with openings and receptions. Grab some free snacks, drinks, and catch live street musicians on Main Street. Details.

🖼️ The August Art Walk at the Emerson Center is also happening from 5:00pm-8:00pm! Browse current exhibits and open studios throughout the building, and celebrate local artists. Details.

🤠 Cowpokes & Cocktails on Friday, August 8th from 5:30pm-9:30pm! Wear your boots and hat for a fun night of drinks and cowboy vibes benefiting equine-assisted learning programs. Tickets and details here.

🐺 Watch "The Trouble with Wolves" documentary at 7:00pm (free to attend)! This film explores the complex relationship between wolves and humans in the American West, featuring perspectives from ranchers, conservationists, and wildlife managers. Followed by a presentation from Wolf Haven International and Q&A. Details.

Saturday 8/9

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

🚗 Rev your engines for the Bozeman Classic Car Show at Bozeman Lodge from 11:00am-1:00pm! Check out classic cars, enjoy live music by The Treble Makers, grab burgers and brats, plus win prizes. Details.

🛍️ 406 Flea hosts their next market at The Misco Mill from 10:00am-3:00pm! Shop vintage clothing, amazing art, grab delicious food, and check out all the businesses inside the mill. The perfect place to find some treasures! Details.

🤠 The 15th Annual Bozeman Stampede hits the Gallatin County Fairgrounds August 7th-9th! Gates open at 6:00pm, rodeo starts at 7:00pm each night. Features bull riding, barrel racing, calf roping, and more, plus the fan-favorite Bull Scramble with cash prizes. Tickets and details here.

🥾 Join the Museum of the Rockies Adult Exploration Series for a Fairy Lake Fossil Hike on from 8:00am-5:00pm! Search for 300-million-year-old ocean fossils like crinoids and corals on this 5-mile hike near Sacagawea Peak. Ages 18+, registration required. Bring lunch, water, and sturdy hiking boots! Details.

Sunday 8/10

🌻 Pick your own flowers at Amaltheia Organic Dairy on Sunday from 9:00am-12:00pm! Located at 4152 Penwell Bridge Rd in Belgrade, you can grab a handful for $20 or fill a bucket for $45. Plus shop their farmer's market for goat cheese, vegetables, pork, and goat milk lotion. Details.

✂️ Get creative at Crafternoon at the Bozeman Public Library (Community Room) from 2:00pm-4:00pm! Learn new skills and make something fun - no experience needed. Ages 18+, no registration required, all materials provided. Details.

🎨 Paint a "Lakeside Campfire" at Audrey's Pizza & FreeFall Brewery from 5:00pm-7:00pm! This beginner-friendly painting class includes all supplies for your masterpiece. Grab drinks, bring your pals, and create something beautiful. Tickets and details here.

Meet Skippy, a 6-year-old cow-herding pro with a big heart, looking for an active family who can give him jobs to do and appreciate his mischievous personality. 🐶

Meet Meow Meow, a 12-year-old gentle soul looking for a calm, patient home where he can be your loyal, mellow companion. 🐈️

This week, we’re giving away a $25 gift card to Genuine Ice Cream!

The giveaway runs from today until next Tuesday, 8/12, 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 “ICE CREAM”!

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Good luck, and have a great weekend!

Until next time 👋

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