🤠 Things to do in Bozeman this weekend

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If you haven’t made it over to Cross-The-Road Chicken Co. yet, this is your sign.

Located at the food truck plaza on North 7th, Cross-The-Road is serving some of the best, most talked-about fried chicken in Bozeman, fried in tallow (along with their fries).

The owner, Tre, is one heck of a guy, and has made something really special in a short period of time.

My favorite thing on the menu is the CluckleBerry - a fried chicken sandwich topped with huckleberry aioli, pepper jack, fresh Fresno peppers, and compote.

You can find them at 319 N. 7th Ave in the Food Truck park and follow @crosstheroad.mt for specials and updates.

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406 Flea has a Vintage Market at Portal Thermaculture on Saturday from 11:00am-6:00pm for a full day of vintage shopping, local makers, art, music, food, and community.

Browse racks of curated vintage clothing, handmade goods, jewelry, ceramics, prints, and more from a lineup of local vendors while enjoying vinyl selections from Blake Bair and Rory 2 throughout the day.

Golden Goose Street Eats will be serving up yakitori from their grill, free LMNT beverages will be available, and Portal will be offering discounted sessions - stop on by and have a great time!

🐶 West Paw and Tomes & Bones Book Co. are teaming up for a Pup Up event from 4:00pm-7:00pm at West Paw. Bring your dog out for an afternoon of books, food, drinks, play, and community, featuring an agility playground from Storm Castle Canines, slat mill demonstrations from Ruff Riders Mobile Dog Gym, and refreshments from Emerald Events. (There will also be a $5 hot dog fundraiser benefiting Prince Harry’s Angels Rescue). Details.

🎨 Birdhouse Collective’s Art Market is back from 5:00pm-8:00pm as part of Downtown Bozeman’s Summer Art Walk. Held on North Bozeman Avenue between Main and Mendenhall, this curated outdoor market brings together local artists, makers, jewelers, and creatives in the heart of downtown. Details.

🎨 Stroll through The Emerson for their Art Walk from 5:00pm-9:00pm, for this free community event featuring more than 30 local artists and vendors throughout the building and North Lawn, plus food trucks, great community energy, and plenty of opportunities to support local creatives. Details.

🎻 Enjoy live music from The Bridger Creek Boys from 5:00pm-7:00pm at The Backyard at Field & Stream Lodge. This longtime Bozeman bluegrass band blends traditional old-time roots with a modern “newgrass” sound. Details.

🎶 Friday night music at the Tune Up Bar features live music starting with singer-songwriter Joanna Serenko from 6:00pm-8:00pm, followed by country artist Rob Wolf from 9:00pm-11:00pm. Details.

🖼️ Meet two local artists from 6:00pm-8:00pm at ERA Landmark Real Estate during the Downtown Bozeman Art Walk. This special artist reception offers the chance to connect with Brenna Giessen and Javier Moreno, learn about their creative process, and view original works. Details.

🚶 Explore Downtown Bozeman’s Summer Art Walk from 6:00pm-8:00pm. More than 35 galleries, shops, and creative spaces will feature local artists, exhibitions, live music, refreshments, and special receptions throughout downtown. Details.

🎨 Studio Wheelhouse hosts The Art of Sketchbook Keeping from 6:30pm-8:00pm. Learn sketching, watercolor, mixed media, and other creative techniques in a guided workshop designed to help you build a regular sketchbook practice and explore new ways of observing and documenting the world around you. Details.

🎬 Catch a screening of Tuner at 7:30pm at The Ellen Theatre. Presented by the Bozeman Film Society, this tense thriller follows a gifted piano tuner whose extraordinary ear draws him into a dangerous world far beyond music. Details.

🏁 Stop by Gallatin Speedway near the airport for Friday night racing! Gates open at 5:30pm, hot laps at 7:00pm, and racing starts at 7:35pm. Stop by to enjoy a classic summer evening packed with high-speed action and family-friendly entertainment. Details.

🎭 Montana Shakespeare in the Parks continues their performances of The Merchant of Venice, at 8:00pm at the MSU Duck Pond, on Friday and Saturday. Details.

🎸 Celebrate the music of Bob Dylan at The Filling Station at 8:00pm. Local artists including Maggie Hickman, Brice Ash, Tim Baucom, Cannery Flats, and more will take the stage for a night dedicated to performing Dylan’s catalog. Details.

👋 Montana PBS hosts Neighbor Day from 9:00am-12:00pm at the Gallatin County Fairgrounds. Families can meet favorite PBS characters, explore hands-on activities, connect with local organizations, and enjoy a morning of free fun designed to celebrate friendship, learning, and community. Details.

🥕 The Gallatin Valley Farmers Market returns for the summer at the Gallatin County Fairgrounds from 9:00am-12:00pm. Featuring more than 150 local vendors, the market offers fresh produce, baked goods, breakfast, coffee, handmade goods, live music, and more. Details.

💖 Join Girlypop Bozeman’s Walk Club from 9:30am-11:00am at the base of Peets Hill. This casual Saturday morning walk is a fun, low-pressure way to get outside, move your body, and connect with other women in the community. Details.

🛍️ Browse vintage finds, handmade goods, art, and jewelry at the 406 Flea Vintage Market Summer Kickoff party from 11:00am-6:00pm at PORTAL Thermaculture. This event features dozens of local vendors, vinyl selections from Blake Bair and Rory 2, yakitori from Golden Goose Street Eats, free LMNT beverages, and discounted sessions at PORTAL throughout the day. Details.

📚 Meet bestselling author Craig Johnson at Country Bookshelf at 12:00pm for a free author talk and book signing celebrating the release of his newest novel The Brothers McKay. Details.

👨 Attend an early Father’s Day celebration at SITKA Gear from 12:00pm-2:00pm. Bring the whole family out for an afternoon dedicated to dads, featuring free drinks, free Sweet Peaks ice cream, and complimentary burgers from Daniels Meats. Details.

🎪 Family Promise of Gallatin Valley’s 5th Annual Summer Carnival returns from 1:00pm-4:00pm at 1603 Tschache Lane. This free community event features carnival games, food, activities, and family-friendly fun for all ages, with donations accepted to support Family Promise's mission. Details.

🤠 It’s time for Eagle Mount’s Western Rendezvous from 4:00pm-9:00pm on Eagle Mount’s campus. This family-friendly fundraiser features a kids carnival, tours of the newly renovated Tim & Mary Barnard Aquatics Center, a family-style BBQ dinner, Genuine Ice Cream, live and silent auctions, and live music and dancing with the Western Skies Band. Details.

🧶 Celebrate World Wide Knit in Public Day at Stix Yarn’s Sip and Stitch from 4:00pm-6:00pm at SHINE Beer Sanctuary. Details.

🎶 Saturday night music at the Tune Up Bar features Cherry Fox from 6:00pm-8:00pm, followed by indie folk-rock band Salt & Shadow from 9:00pm-11:00pm. Details.

🌲 Jack Creek Preserve Foundation’s Wildlife Speaker Series returns from 6:00pm-8:00pm at their Outdoor Education Center with a presentation on Montana's old-growth forests from Ashley Martens of the Old Growth Forest Network. Enjoy a community potluck, beer from Burnt Tree Brewing, and an evening exploring the unique ecology, wildlife habitat, and natural history of some of Montana’s oldest forests. Details.

😂 Last Best Comedy hosts Girls Will Be Girls: All Lady Stand Up Show with performances at 7:00pm and 9:00pm. Featuring an all-female lineup of comedians, this special showcase delivers a night of stand-up comedy from some of Montana's funniest women. Details.

🎻 The Bozeman Symphony closes its season with Sounds of America III: Appalachian Spring on Saturday at 7:30pm and Sunday at 2:30pm at the Willson Auditorium. Details.

🎨 The Little Pink Coffee Trailer is hosting an Artist Market from 10:00am-2:00pm on The Market patio. Shop artwork, jewelry, vintage finds, handmade goods, and more from 10+ local creatives. The market is happening rain or shine, with plans to move indoors if the weather doesn't cooperate. Details.

🐐 Enjoy Goat Yoga at Cedar Ridge Equine at 10:30am for a morning of stretching, fresh air, and goat cuddles. This all-levels class is perfect whether you’re a seasoned yogi or just looking for a fun excuse to get outside and try something different. Details.

🎤 Stop by the Tune Up Bar for their Comedy Night from 6:00pm-10:00pm, featuring Noah Crow, Thomas Blake, Abby Rodi, and Henry Lobdell. Details.

🎵 Bozeman Hot Springs welcomes Texas-based Americana and outlaw country band Ronnie & the Redwoods from 7:00pm-10:00pm, with support from Montana country artist Kailey Marie. Details.

As a reminder: This week, we’re giving away a $25 gift card to the Western Cafe! (On Instagram @westerncafebozeman)

The giveaway runs until this Sunday, 6/14, at 11:59pm, and we’ll announce the winner in next Monday’s newsletter.

If you haven’t entered this week’s giveaway yet, reply to this email with the word “WESTERN”.

See you on Monday with our roundup of what’s happening in Bozeman next week! 👋

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