🤠 What's going on in Bozeman & a Wandering Buffalo hotel stay giveaway

Howdy, Bozeman!

Congrats to our Roly-Poly Coffee Co. giveaway winner - Luisa Pennington! 🎉 Just sent you an email with the details.

Our Mutt Madness tournament to find the cutest dog in Bozeman is LIVE.

Make sure to go vote in our Instagram stories, and check in there throughout the week to keep up to date with the tournament!

In today’s newsletter:

— Sam Howdy

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

And for a BONUS entry, reply with a shoutout to someone who made your week better 🤩 Include their name and what you appreciate about them, and we’ll share some of the top answers in next Monday’s newsletter (your answers will be anonymous!)

Here are some of last week’s replies:

When your pet needs more than a routine visit, Bridger Veterinary Specialists & Emergency is here, 24/7.

Located in Bozeman, their team provides advanced care for cats and dogs, including:

They work closely with your primary vet to make sure your pet gets the best possible care, all under one roof.

And whether it’s for an emergency or handling a complex diagnosis, my personal experience is that BVS treats your pet like family.

You can find them at 📍 1110 Campbell Rd, Bozeman, and they’re open 24/7.

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🎨 Sweet Pea Festival has opened submissions for its 2026 Poster and T-Shirt Design Contests! Artists of all ages and skill levels are invited to submit designs capturing the spirit of Sweet Pea, with the winning artwork featured on official festival merchandise. Submissions are due by May 1st, and you can apply to both on their website here.

💼 Featured Jobs: EVERGOODS is hiring across multiple roles at their Bozeman headquarters, including E-Commerce Manager, Performance Creative Producer, Financial Planner & Analyst, Quality Manager, and Fulfillment Support Associate. This is a great opportunity to join a product-focused team building high-quality gear while helping grow one of Bozeman’s standout design brands. (Full-time positions with benefits.) Apply here.

👩‍🎨 This week, we’re highlighting Amber Sampson as our local artist of the week! A Bozeman-based oil painter, Amber creates striking animal portraits and Western-inspired works that capture the spirit, personality, and beauty of the animals that define life in the West. Using expressive brushwork and her signature splatter technique, her paintings blend traditional and contemporary styles while drawing inspiration from Montana wildlife, horses, and Western culture. You can check out more of Amber’s work on Instagram @amber_sampson_art or her website here!

🍀 Kiln coworking space is hosting a St. Patty’s Party from 12:00pm-3:00pm! Swing by for a festive lunchtime celebration featuring a Celtic band, Irish-inspired food and décor, green beer on tap, and a travel update on Ireland. Free to attend! (219 N 19th Ave, Bozeman).

🌼 Extreme History Project: The Sweet Pea Study Club and the Power of Women’s Networks at the Bozeman Public Library explores the remarkable story of a little-known but deeply influential group of Black women who helped shape Bozeman. Crystal Alegria of the Extreme History Project shares how the Sweet Pea Study Club built powerful networks of education, advocacy, and community care during the early 20th century. Talk runs from 6:00pm-7:00pm. Free to attend! Details.

🐦 Ever wondered who’s visiting your bird feeder? Backyard Bird Trivia Night at Lockhorn Cider House invites you to test (or expand) your bird knowledge with a fun evening of trivia hosted by Caleb Carr of the Bozeman Wild Birds Unlimited shop. Presented by Sacajawea Audubon Society, the night also features raffle prizes and awards. Trivia starts at 6:30pm. Details.

🍀 Celebrate St. Patty’s Day with a hands-on cooking class with Chef Jill at Bridger Kitchens, where you’ll learn to make hearty pasties, bacon and potato soup, and classic apple cake for dessert. Tickets.

🎶 Band of Drifters plays a St. Patrick’s Day set at the Bacchus Pub in the Baxter Hotel, with a full band show in the lobby from 7:00pm-9:00pm alongside green beer, Guinness, and corned beef. Details.

😂 Have a laugh for a good cause at Ponderosa Social’s Comedy Fundraiser from 7:30pm-9:00pm. The evening will feature a stacked lineup of comedians including Molly Fulton, Chace McNinch, Rachelle Parish, and Britanni Ferris. Grab tickets in advance, reserve a table if you’re coming with friends, and enjoy a night of laughs benefiting Planned Parenthood of Montana. Details.

🫖 The MSU Library invites the community to sip teas and sample treats from around the world at their Spring Break International Tea Party from 3:00pm-5:00pm. Stop by for a cozy global stay-cation to browse travel books, meet fellow tea lovers, and learn about study abroad opportunities through MSU’s Office of International Programs. Free and open to all. Details.

🎒 SITKA Gear hosts members of Gallatin County Search and Rescue for a talk on Backcountry Preparedness from 5:00-7:00pm. Local SAR members will share real-world stories and insights on how backcountry hunting skills, preparation, and decision-making factor into rescue missions in our mountains. Details.

🌲 Green Drinks Bozeman hosts their monthly meet-up at Oboz Footwear from 5:30pm-7:30pm. The event gathers locals interested in conservation, public lands, and sustainability for an informal community meet-up. Hosted by Wild Montana and Business for Montana’s Outdoors, the event includes free food and drinks (BYO mug!). Details.

📚 Country Bookshelf hosts their March Book Club from 5:30pm-6:30pm. Join bookseller Kat and fellow readers to chat about Olga Tokarczuk’s darkly quirky novel. Details.

✏️ Drawing 101: The Fundamentals in 3 Weeks kicks off on Wednesday from 6:00pm-8:00pm at Studio Wheelhouse. This beginner-friendly class with artist Emily Gonzales covers the basics of drawing (shading, light, proportions, and perspective) over a 3-week series, with all materials provided. Details.

🧘 Vocal Alchemy: The Intersection of Science, Soul, and Song at Bozeman Spiritual Society is a weekly class from 6:00pm-8:00pm focused on breathwork, meditation, and vocal sound practices designed to help calm the nervous system and build community. No “good singing voice” required. Tickets.

🦅 Curious about Montana’s birds of prey? Raptor Rendezvous at the Bozeman Public Library features a drop-in raptor encounter with the Montana Raptor Conservation Center. Meet two raptor ambassadors, connect with raptor educators, and explore hands-on learning activities from 2:00pm-3:30pm. Free to attend! Details.

🧛 Dry Hills Distillery invites fans and crafty folks alike to reimagine a beloved classic at their Twilight Book Rebinding Workshop. Jess of Jester Cat Book Binding Co. will guide participants through the process of rebinding their own copy of Twilight, leaving you with a custom-designed edition to take home. Materials and instruction included, with cocktails available for purchase. Class starts at 5:00pm. Tickets.

🛹 Winter Skate Nights Final Finale Super Session at 2015 Wheat Drive closes out the season with a big skate community gathering hosted by the Skateboard Alliance of Montana. The finale includes a championship game of SKATE, the premiere of Bozeman’s citywide skatepark plan, plus food, art stations, live music, and awards. The party runs from 5:00pm-9:00pm and is free to attend! Details.

🎭 The Mount Ellis Academy Class of 2026 is presenting the classic comedy You Can’t Take It With You at 7:00pm in the Mount Ellis Academy Chapel. Enjoy an evening of laughter and chaos as the eccentric Sycamore family collides with their daughter’s straight-laced future in-laws in this beloved stage comedy. Tickets available at the door! Details.

🦖 Blackfeet Mythology and Dinosaurs at the Museum of the Rockies explores the fascinating overlap between paleontology, archaeology, and Blackfeet storytelling. Dale and Patty, who were raised on the Blackfeet Reservation, offer a unique lens on how fossils, stories, and history intertwine across time. A thoughtful evening for anyone curious about culture, land, and deep history. 5:30pm-7:00pm. Tickets.

Today, we’re highlighting Izzy, a 3-year-old gal looking for her forever home 🐶

Visit Heart Of The Valley Animal Shelter to meet Izzy any time Tuesday through Sunday, from 12pm-5:30pm.

This week, we’re giving away a 2-night stay to the Wandering Buffalo Hotel and Lodge! (On Instagram @wanderingbuffalohotelandlodge)

The giveaway runs from today until next Sunday, 3/22, at 11:59pm, and we’ll announce the winner in next Monday’s newsletter.

All you have to do to enter this week’s giveaway is be subscribed to this newsletter, and reply to this email with the word “HOTEL”!

Thanks for reading, and I’ll see you on Thursday to share what’s going on in Bozeman this weekend 👋

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