🤠 Things to do in Bozeman this weekend

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There’s nothing quite like fresh sourdough bread, and Jan’s Farm has some of the best out there.

They’re a family-owned farm baking artisan sourdough goods and growing local produce, with treats including:

They’re currently offering a special 4th of July Combo, which includes a loaf of your choice, fresh snap peas, a box of mixed sourdough crackers, and three molasses ginger cookies - perfect for a barbecue, picnic, or holiday gathering.

Best of all, they offer free delivery to Bozeman and Belgrade.

Tap below to order your next loaf or grab the limited-time 4th of July Combo while it’s available:

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Celebrate the Fourth with Valley View Rodeo’s first-ever Ranch Rodeo, where 10 teams will compete in authentic ranch events.

Gates open at 5:30pm, with the rodeo action kicking off at 7:00pm, followed by live music from Bozeman’s Amanda Stewart in the arena after the rodeo and a fireworks show to cap off the night.

Arrive early to browse the new Cowboy Market from 4:00pm-8:00pm, featuring local Montana vendors and Western shopping outside the gates!

🧶 Head to Magpie Art Supply for Friday Night Light(-ed Craft Space) from 5:00pm-8:00pm, where crafters of all ages and skill levels are invited to bring a project or find inspiration in-store. No purchase necessary, open to all. Details.

🤠 Valley View Rodeo has rodeos at the Fairgrounds on Thursday, Friday, and the first-ever Valley View Ranch Rodeo on Saturday, with fireworks to cap the night. Arrive early on Saturday to browse the new Cowboy Market featuring local Montana vendors from 4:00pm-8:00pm. (Gates at 5:30pm, rodeo at 7:00pm each night). Details.

🎵 Kick off your Friday evening at Field & Stream Lodge with live music from singer-songwriter Mathias from 5:00pm-7:00pm. Details.

🤠 Head to the Ennis Rodeo on July 3rd or 4th for two nights of classic Montana rodeo action. Gates open at 5:00pm with the rodeo beginning at 7:00pm each evening at the Ennis Rodeo Grounds. Details.

🇺🇸 Celebrate America’s 250th anniversary at Belgrade’s Block Party from 5:00pm-8:00pm with live music, food trucks, local vendors, family activities, and community organizations lining North Broadway, wrapping up with Belgrade’s community fireworks show at 10:30pm. Details.

🎶 Friday night at the Tune Up Bar starts with country singer-songwriter Jess Klemm from 6:00pm-8:00pm, followed by Mojo Risin from 9:00pm-11:00pm, a tribute to The Doors. Details.

🎤 Share something you’re excited about at the Bozeman Poetry Collective’s Show & Tell at Studio Wheelhouse from 7:00pm-9:00pm. Bring a poem, song, painting, new recipe, cool rock, or anything else you'd like to share during this free, open-format community open mic. Details.

🏁 Gallatin Speedway is back with Friday night racing by the airport, where racing starts at 7:35pm! Details.

🎬 The Pasture Drive-In has a screening of National Treasure with gates open at 7:30pm and the movie starting at 9:50pm, followed by a fireworks show. Dinner, popcorn, candy, and drinks available. Details.

🎸 Terrapin Flyer brings 25 years of Grateful Dead tradition to The ELM for a show at 8:00pm. Details.

🐮 Kick off your 4th of July weekend with Dilly Dilly Band at The Jump from 8:00pm-11:00pm, featuring live country music, patriotic drink specials, a hopping dance floor. This event is 21+ after 9:00pm. Details.

🥕 Stop by the Gallatin Valley Farmers Market from 9:00am-12:00pm at the Fairgrounds for the usual cast of local vendors, fresh produce, and live music. Details.

🏃 Start your 4th of July with the 19th Annual Race for Independence from 8:00am-11:00am, featuring family-friendly 1K, 5K, and 10K run/walk courses through north Bozeman. Proceeds support Reach Inc. and its mission to empower adults with developmental disabilities to live independent, fulfilling lives. Details.

🎆 Celebrate the 90th Annual Ennis 4th of July Celebration, with a parade at 10:00am through downtown Ennis. Arrive early, as highway closures will be in effect from 9:45am-11:00am. Details.

🇺🇸 Celebrate the 4th at Owenhouse Ace Hardware from 11:00am-2:00pm with free food samples, live grilling demonstrations, family activities, giveaways, and holiday deals at both Bozeman locations. Details.

🇺🇸 Head to Ponderosa for their 4th of July Street Fair starting at 2:00pm, featuring local vendors, food and drinks, live DJs, street games, a free cornhole tournament, swing dance competition, and a front-row seat to the Gallatin County Fairgrounds fireworks show at 10:00pm. Details.

🇺🇸 Celebrate Independence Day with Bozeman’s annual fireworks show at the Fairgrounds beginning at 10:00pm. Details.

🎸 Celebrate the 4th at Pine Creek Lodge with The Red Elvises, the genre-bending surf-rock favorites known for their high-energy, party-ready live shows, joined by Montana blues band Emma & The Ledge for an evening of live music in Paradise Valley from 7:00pm-10:00pm. Details.

🎆 Kimpton Armory Hotel’s Sky Shed throws a rooftop party for America’s 250th from 8:00pm-12:00am, with live music, light bites, a cash bar, and prime rooftop views of fireworks. Details.

🍝 Learn the art of handmade stuffed pasta at Pasta Bottega from 12:00pm-1:15pm. This hands-on pasta class teaches traditional Southern Italian techniques for crafting filled pasta from scratch using locally sourced ingredients. Details.

👻 Explore Bozeman’s history on The Ghosts of Bozeman’s Past walking tour at Sunset Hills Cemetery from 4:00pm-5:30pm, where you’ll hear the stories behind some of the city’s earliest residents, including Nelson Story and John Bozeman, while taking in panoramic views overlooking downtown. Tickets.

🌹 Sunday at the Tune Up Bar is Dead Night with Trio Grandio from 6:00pm-10:00pm, celebrating the music of the Grateful Dead with local musicians and special guests. Details.

🎶 End your weekend with live country music from Butte-based singer-songwriter Levi Blom at Bozeman Hot Springs from 7:00pm-10:00pm. Details.

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Have a great weekend, and I’ll be back on Monday to share what’s happening in Bozeman next week! 👋

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