🤠 Things to do in Bozeman this weekend

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Flower season is here, and 4 Daughters Farm is opening their U-Pick flower fields for the season this Saturday morning from 8:30am-12:00pm.

You can stroll through rows of beautiful blooms, pick your own bouquet straight from the field, and enjoy coffee from Ruby Tuesdays Coffee, who’ll be on-site serving drinks (including a limited-edition flower-inspired specialty drink just for opening day).

Whether you’re planning a morning with friends, family, or just want to bring home some beautiful flowers, this is a wonderful chance to slow down and enjoy one of Bozeman’s prettiest flower farms.

📍 5180 Stucky Rd, Bozeman, Montana

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The Big Sky Country State Fair is here at the Fairgrounds every day through Sunday July 19th, with rides, rodeos, concerts, great food, and family fun.

Explore carnival rides, Food Row, 4-H exhibits, livestock barns, dock diving, FFA Mutton Bustin’, the Bozeman Roundup Rodeo, and the Fair Concert Series.

I’ll be taking photos at the fair all weekend, so if you see me there, say hello and I’ll snap a picture. See you out there!

🛒 Summer Crazy Days kicks off Friday in Downtown Bozeman and runs through the weekend with sidewalk sales, promotions, and discounts from dozens of local retailers. Details.

🤠 Under the Big Sky Festival takes over Big Mountain Ranch in Whitefish, Friday through Sunday, with headliners Chris Stapleton, Zach Top, Cody Jinks, and more leading a massive country and Americana lineup (tickets still available for Friday). Details.

🛍️ Stella Thrift celebrates the re-opening of its new location from 11:00am-5:00pm at 216 N. Seventh Ave, offering a curated selection of secondhand women’s clothing and accessories. Stop by opening weekend for a chance to win $100 in store credit. Details.

🦋 Help document local wildlife during the 5th Annual BioBlitz at the Indreland Wetland Preserve, Friday through Saturday. Join naturalists and fellow community scientists to survey birds, bats, insects, plants, mammals, and more while contributing to real biodiversity research. Details.

🖼️ Celebrate the debut of Montana Born, a new fine art collective founded by three Montana artists, during a preview reception from 6:00pm-8:00pm at LeeAnn Ramey Gallery downtown, with drinks and light bites. Details.

🎻 Celebrate the grand finale of the Montana Chamber Music Summer Festival at 6:30pm at MSU’s Reynolds Hall, featuring performances by Young Artist Scholarship winners. Details.

🐂 Big Sky PBR returns to Big Sky on Friday and Saturday night with two evenings of world-class bull riding, food and drinks, special arena entertainment, and live after-party concerts at the . Gates open at 5:30pm, with bull riding beginning at 7:00pm. Details.

✨ Step into a fantastical opera house during Night at the Grand Opera on Friday and Saturday night from 7:00pm-9:00pm at Tinworks. Hosted by Random Acts of Silliness, this free giant puppet performance blends theater, music, dance, and circus arts into a one-of-a-kind show. Details.

🎭 Eagle Mount presents its 2026 Adaptive Arts production of Alice in Wonderland at the Eagle Mount Amphitheater, with performances Friday at 7:00pm and Saturday at 10:00am. Details.

🎪 The Big Sky Country State Fair continues Friday through Sunday at the Fairgrounds, with Stone Temple Pilots headlining the main stage on Friday night at 7:30pm. Details.

🎶 Enjoy mountain folk duo Western Wallflower from 6:00pm-8:00pm at the Tune Up Bar. Details.

🎸 Catch Bozeman indie rock band Lost Canyons live at the Tune Up Bar from 9:00pm-11:00pm. Details.

🥕 Shop a special Gallatin Valley Farmers’ Market pop-up at Story Mansion from 9:00am-12:00pm with fresh produce, local ranchers, baked goods, and more. Details.

🚶‍♀️ Girlypop Bozeman’s monthly Walk Club returns to Peets Hill from 9:30am-11:00am for a casual morning of fresh air, conversation, and a fun, low-pressure way to meet other Bozeman women. Details.

🏃 Hit the trails at the 33rd Annual Jim Bridger Trail Run starting and ending at Sypes Canyon. The 10-mile race is sold out, but spots are still available in the 5K. After the race, stick around for a BBQ, beer, raffles, awards, and a post-race celebration. Spectators can join the fun with a $10 BBQ ticket. Details.

📚 Join the Library’s Classics Book Club from 10:15am-12:00pm for a discussion of William Shakespeare’s The Merchant of Venice. Details.

🎉 Head to MAP Brewing’s Patio Party from 2:00pm-7:00pm for an afternoon of live music, giant inflatables, face painting, balloon art, yard games, food, and family-friendly fun. Details.

🎻 Catch Old Crow Medicine Show at The Old Saloon. Doors open at 6:00pm for an all-ages evening of Americana, folk, and bluegrass. Tickets.

🕺 Enjoy an evening of sunset rooftop DJ sets, dancing, sauna, and cold plunges at PORTAL’s Paradise Rooftop event from 6:30pm-11:00pm, with mocktails, snacks, and sunset views. Details.

🤠 Experience Montana ranching traditions at the Bozeman Ranch Rodeo Roundup at the State Fair beginning at 7:00pm, where you can watch working ranch teams compete in different ranch events. Details.

😂 Catch Montana native Bad Napoleon at The ELM for a night of outrageous, off-the-wall comedy. Doors at 7:00pm, show starts at 8:00pm. Details.

🧩 The State Fair hosts a free Sensory Friendly Morning from 10:00am-1:00pm, offering a quieter fair experience with reduced ride noise and lighting, sensory-friendly activities, a petting zoo, and a dedicated quiet space for kids and families with sensory sensitivities. Details.

🏛️ Step back in time with the Extreme History Project as they guide their downtown walking tour, From Tents to Town: Bozeman’s Historic Main Street, from 1:00pm-2:30pm exploring the people, architecture, and stories that built Bozeman. Details.

🧵 Bring your sewing projects to the Library’s Mending & Troubleshooting Workshop from 2:00pm-4:00pm, where an instructor will help with mending, repairs, and sewing questions. Details.

🎨 Paint your own Sunset Wildflowers at Bar 3 Bar-B-Q from 4:00pm-6:00pm a guided Paint and Sip with Grace from Ain’t a Better Way to Paint. Details.

🎶 Indie folk band Of Monsters and Men play night 2 at Pine Creek Lodge with special guest August Ponthier from 7:00pm-10:00pm (night 1 is sold out). Details.

🎶 Jam rock band The Whags perform at the Bozeman Hot Springs from 7:00pm-10:00pm. Details.

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See you on Monday with a look at what’s happening in Bozeman next week! 👋

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