TOGETHER WITH

Howdy, Bozeman!

First things first, congrats to our custom mittens giveaway winner — Annie Buchwald — we just sent you an email with details on how to claim your pair of mittens from Jessie!

Lots going on in town this week, (plus a new giveaway). Here’s what’s happenin’:

• 🖼️ Sweet Pea Festival’s poster design contest is live!

• 🐶 Dogs, Drinks, and Donuts

• 🤠 This week’s top upcoming events

• 😋 A delicious local giveaway

— Sam Buenrostro

TOGETHER WITH FURROW & FLY

Let’s talk about English muffins.

Specifically, Furrow & Fly’s artisan local English muffin bakery.

Charly and Will—Bozeman locals and the duo behind the brand—set out to reinvent the classic English muffin using 100% Montana-grown grains and a slow fermentation process that gives them this amazing depth of flavor you don’t get from store-bought varieties.

And they nailed it.

Their flavors range from classics like Plain and Kamut Sourdough, to standouts like Cinnamon Golden Raisin, Rosemary, and Everything.

We recommend toasting one, adding a generous swipe of butter, and bracing yourself for the best muffin you’ve ever had.

You can grab them at both Co-ops, Town & Country stores, Joe’s Parkway, and other places around town.

Check out Furrow & Fly’s website for a full list of locations, and follow them on Instagram @furrowandfly.

(And keep reading to hear about this week’s Furrow & Fly giveaway!)

🎸 Been enjoying local band Emma and The Ledge this week — voted the #1 Bozeman blues band for the last 2 years, and dang, they can play. Check out their KGVM Spotlight show here.

🍪 If you’ve never tried a chocolate chip or lemon cooler cookie from Mavens Market, you’ve gotta try them. Unbelievably good.

🎨 Sweet Pea Festival's annual Poster Design Contest is now accepting submissions! The winner gets $1,000 and their design becomes the official 2025 festival poster. Submit your entry before the deadline on May 2nd @ 5pm. Details.

🏐 Cancer Support Community Montana's 2nd Annual Dodgeball Tournament returns on April 5th at the Belgrade Special Events Center. Form a team of 6-8 players (18+ only) for this fun fundraiser supporting Montanans impacted by cancer. Team registration closes next Tuesday, April 1st. Sign up here.

🦕 Dinosaurs and MOR! Festival returns to the Museum of the Rockies March 28-30 for its 4th annual celebration of all things prehistoric! Enjoy expert presentations, hands-on workshops, Jr. Paleontologist stations, and more. Perfect for dinosaur enthusiasts of all ages. Schedule and tickets here.

Big news: We’re hosting our first Howdy Bozeman Meetup soon!

It’s called Dogs, Drinks, and Donuts… and it’s exactly what it sounds like.

This is an open invite to people & pups in our community who’d like to:

• Gather at a local dog park

• Make new friends

• Enjoy some local coffee and Granny’s Donuts

• And meet new dogs!

We’ll have more details in next week’s newsletter, but to give us an idea of how many people would be interested in attending…

Please respond to this quick poll:

Wednesday 3/26

📚 Cookbooks & Coffee at the Bozeman Public Library’s Kitchen Table area from 10:00am-11:00am. Browse free used cookbooks, enjoy complimentary hot drinks, and share recipes with fellow food enthusiasts. Details.

📸 Bozeman Camera Club’s monthly meetup is at Eagle Mount at 6:30pm. This month's discussion: landscape photography. All skill levels welcome! More info here.

💐 Poppy + Pine host their Spring Floral Design Workshop at the Baxter Hotel lobby from 5:00pm-7:00pm. Create a fresh spring arrangement with all supplies included! Tickets.

🎵 Rock'n Bingo at It Will Always Be That Way Lounge from 6:00pm-8:00pm. A unique twist on bingo with songs instead of numbers, featuring music from all genres. Free to play with prizes! Details.

🦌 Women in the Field: Conservation & Wildlife Management at Sitka Gear from 6:00pm-8:00pm. FWP biologist Sonja Andersen discusses wildlife conservation, hunting, and her experience as a woman in the field. Women-only event with drinks provided. Details.

Thursday 3/27

💃 Werkin' It Dance Workout at Access Fitness at 5:30pm. A high-energy class blending Latin moves with 2000s hip-hop and pop hits. $5 class pass (first-timers free!). No registration needed, just show up and dance. Details.

📚 Books Who Breathe at LeeAnn Ramey Art (27 N Tracy Ave) from 5:30pm-7:00pm. Participate in this innovative event where you can “borrow” human books—volunteers who share their personal stories and experiences in 30-minute conversations. Details.

🎵 Live Music at Tune Up Basement Bar with Marcedes Carroll (6:00pm-8:00pm) followed by Brice Ash (9:00pm-11:00pm). Enjoy an evening of Americana and folk music from these talented local artists. Details.

🎤 Open Mic Night at Bozeman Taproom starting at 8:00pm. Showcase your musical talents or enjoy performances by local artists.

🍸 Sip & Shop pop-up shop at Dry Hills Distillery from 5:00pm-8:00pm. Browse unique finds like handmade jewelry, vintage clothing, and local yarn & wool goods while enjoying handcrafted cocktails and baked goods. Details.

Friday 3/28

🛍️ 406 Flea’s Vintage Market is going down at the Midtown Event Space (726 N 7th Ave) from 4:00pm-8:00pm. Shop vintage finds and handmade goods at this popular local market. Free entry! Details.

🩷 Join Pinky and the Floyd in honoring their late bandmate Joe Kirchner with their tribute shows at The ELM (a matinee from 5pm-7pm, and evening show from 9pm-11pm). Proceeds benefit the Joe Kirchner Memorial Foundation. Tickets.

🏒 2nd Annual Bozeman Police VS Bozeman Fire Hockey Game at Haynes Pavilion at 6:00pm. Proceeds go towards local nonprofits. Details.

🎸 Belgrade Battle of the Bands at the Belgrade High School Auditorium at 6:30pm (doors at 5:30pm). Cover bands perform Friday, original bands Saturday. Tickets.

🎉 Celebrate the 49th American Indian Council Powwow, March 28 & 29 at the Brick Breeden Fieldhouse — free and open to the public, featuring grand entries on Friday at 5:00pm, and Saturday at 11:00am and 5:00pm. Details.

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Saturday 3/29

🎸 Local band Signal Fire is playing at the Grizzly Ridge at Bridger Bowl at 3:00pm. Details.

🎬 Ripple Outside hosts their annual Adventure Film Festival & Outdoor Market at the Emerson Center. Shop local outdoor gear and art, and enjoy food and drinks at the market (5:00pm-7:00pm), then enjoy the No Man's Land Adventure Film Festival (7:00pm-8:30pm). Raffle prizes at 8:30pm. Tickets.

🎭 Miscast at the Verge Theater at 7:00pm. Enjoy this unique show where performers take on Broadway roles they would never traditionally be cast in. More info and tickets.

Sunday 3/30

🛍️ Hidden Gem Market at the Baxter Hotel from 11:00am-4:00pm. Browse goods from 21 vendors featuring vintage, thrift, upcycled, and handmade items. Free entry! Details.

😂 David Nihill: Shelf Help Tour at The ELM at 7:00pm (doors at 6:00pm). Enjoy stand-up comedy from this San Francisco Comedy Competition winner whose humor draws on his travels, cultural observations, and experiences as an Irish immigrant. Tickets.

🎵 Ryan Acker & Lee Henke perform at the Bozeman Hot Springs from 7:00pm-10:00pm. Enjoy a laid-back acoustic set, perfect for a relaxing Sunday soak. More info.

Monday 3/31

🎭 Cabaret Auditions at The Ellen Theatre from 6:00pm-8:30pm on Monday and Tuesday nights. Prepare a short song and bring sheet music for this Tony Award-winning musical. Various roles available, actors must be 18+. More info & sign-ups here.

Have an event you want to see in Howdy Bozeman?

Meet Trace, a 7-year-old boy with the sweetest face, looking for a new place to call home. ❤️

Say hi to Charlie, a 6-year-old cool cat looking for a home where he can relax and feel safe. 🐱

Visit Heart Of The Valley Animal Shelter to meet Trace and Charlie, between 12pm-5:30pm, Tuesday through Sunday!

This week, we’re teaming up with Furrow & Fly to give away 3 tickets to one of their Hot Muff Fridays bakery tours!

Once a month, they open up their bakery to a small group for a behind-the-scenes tour, fresh muffins straight off the griddle(!), with an assortment of jams, refreshments, and good vibes.

Winners can choose any one of the next 3 Hot Muff Fridays: April 18th, May 16th, or June 20th.

The giveaway runs from today until next Tuesday, 4/1, at 6:00pm.

We’ll announce the 3 winners next Wednesday in the newsletter and on our Instagram page.

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Good luck!

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