🤠 Plan ahead: Things to do in Bozeman this June

Howdy, Bozeman!

Many of you have told me you’d love to know about some of these events more in advance to help with planning.

So today, I’m announcing our new monthly Plan Ahead newsletter.

I’ll send it out at the end of each month with a look at some of the bigger events happening during the upcoming month to give you more time to plan.

See you out there this June!

— Sam Howdy

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🎱 Head to Bozeman Spirits for Bingo Night every Wednesday from 6:00pm-8:00pm. Test your luck, enjoy cocktail specials, and grab dinner or snacks from neighboring restaurant Tres Toros. Details.

🎶 Mumford & Sons bring their Prizefighter Tour to Bobcat Stadium on Thursday, June 4th at 7:00pm, with special guest Sierra Ferrell. Details.

🏓 The Montana State Pickleball Championships take over The Picklr from June 5th-7th, bringing players together for three days of competition across men’s, women’s, and mixed doubles divisions. Details.

🚗 Cars & Coffee returns to Toyota of Bozeman on Saturday, June 6th from 9:00am-11:00am. Check out classic cars and performance machines while connecting with fellow automotive enthusiasts, and enjoy free coffee and donuts. Details.

🛍️ The Ghost Town and Birdhouse Collective’s Summer Maker’s Market is now happening Saturday, June 6th. Stop by Ghost Town Coffee Roasters at 104 Bridger Center Drive from 10:00am-2:00pm to shop local makers, artists, and small businesses while enjoying coffee and community. Details.

🎨 Browse work from more than 80 artists at the Bozeman Art Museum’s 2026 Fine Art Fair on Saturday, June 6th from 10:00am-4:00pm at Haynes Pavilion. This indoor event features paintings, sculptures, weavings, photography, and other fine art from artists across Montana and the Rocky Mountain region. Details.

🎉 Bozeman Pride returns on Saturday, June 6th with a full day of community celebration. Pride in the Park takes place from 9:00am-4:00pm at Lindley Park, followed by Night of Pride from 7:00pm-11:30pm at the Gallatin County Fairgrounds, featuring a dance party, drag and burlesque performances, and entertainment all day. Details.

🛍️ Spend your Sunday at MAP Brewing's Market on the Lawn on June 7th from 12:00pm-4:00pm, where you can browse local vendors, shop handmade goods, and support small businesses. Details.

🎭 Montana Shakespeare in the Parks returns to Bozeman with free performances of The Merchant of Venice on June 10th, 11th, 12th, and 13th, each at 8:00pm at the MSU Duck Pond Grove. Arrive early for pre-show entertainment beginning at 7:00pm, then settle in with a blanket or picnic and enjoy professional Shakespeare under the summer sky. Seating is first-come, first-served, and the event is free to attend. Details.

🦬 Experience Montana ranch life firsthand at the North Bridger Bison Farm Dinner with Mountain Provisions on Thursday, June 11th from 5:15pm-7:30pm. This special evening includes a welcome sip and bite, a four-course chef-curated dinner centered around regenerative bison, and stories from ranch owners Matt and Sarah Skoglund about conservation, agriculture, and the land itself. Details.

💡 Montana Festival returns to Bozeman, June 11th-12th, bringing together entrepreneurs, business leaders, artists, investors, innovators, policymakers, and community builders from across Montana and beyond. The two-day event features keynote talks, workshops, community lunches, networking meetups, special dinners, and evening events designed to spark new ideas, partnerships, and Montana-made solutions. Details.

🎨 Stroll through downtown Bozeman for the Summer Art Walk on Friday, June 12th from 6:00pm-8:00pm. Local galleries, shops, restaurants, and businesses will showcase featured artists while offering refreshments and a chance to meet the creatives behind the work. Details.

🎨 Keep the art-filled evening going at the Emerson Art Walk on Friday, June 12th from 5:00pm-9:00pm. Held on the Emerson's North Lawn, this free community event features local artists, food trucks, live music, crafts, games, and activities for all ages. Details.

♨️ Shop, sauna, and kick off summer at the 406 Flea x Portal Summer Kickoff Party on Saturday, June 13th from 11:00am-6:00pm at Portal Thermaculture. Browse vintage vendors, artists, and jewelers, enjoy vinyl sets from Blake Bair and Rory 2, grab food from Golden Goose, and cool down with free LMNT samples. Details.

🤠 Kick off summer at Eagle Mount’s Western Rendezvous on Saturday, June 13th from 4:00pm-9:00pm. This family-friendly fundraiser features a kids carnival, tours of the newly renovated Tim & Mary Barnard Aquatics Center, a BBQ dinner, Genuine Ice Cream, live and silent auctions, and dancing with the Western Skies Band. Details.

🎸 Country music fans can catch the Eli Young Band live at The Old Saloon in Emigrant on Saturday, June 13th from 7:00pm-11:00pm, with special guests Micky & the Motorcars. Details.

🥕 The Gallatin Valley Farmers Market returns for the summer on Saturday, June 13th at the Gallatin County Fairgrounds. Featuring more than 150 local vendors, the market offers fresh produce, baked goods, breakfast, coffee, handmade goods, live music, and more. The market runs every Saturday from 9:00am-12:00pm through September 12th. Details.

🎻 The Bozeman Symphony closes its season with Sounds of America III: Appalachian Spring on Saturday, June 13th at 7:30pm and Sunday, June 14th at 2:30pm at the Willson Auditorium. Details.

🌱 The classic Bozeman Farmers’ Market returns to Lindley Park on Tuesday, June 16th, kicking off another summer of fresh produce, local food, handmade goods, and community connection. Held every Tuesday from 5:00pm-8:00pm through September 8th, the market features Montana farmers, makers, and small businesses in one of Bozeman’s favorite weekly traditions. Details.

🎭 Montana Shakespeare in the Parks is back with free performances of Much Ado About Nothing on June 17th, 18th, 19th, and 20th, each at 8:00pm at the MSU Duck Pond Grove. Arrive early for pre-show entertainment beginning at 7:00pm, then settle in with a blanket or picnic and enjoy professional Shakespeare under the summer sky. Seating is first-come, first-served, and the event is free to attend. Details.

🎸 Pinky and the Floyd return to Pine Creek Lodge for the 16th annual Pinky in the Pines on June 18th and 19th, with two completely different shows celebrating the many eras of Pink Floyd. Doors open at 6:00pm and music starts at 7:00pm each night. Details.

🎉 Stop by Kiln Bozeman for the latest edition of Bozeman Nights on Thursday, June 18th from 5:00pm-7:00pm, with this month’s featured speaker Cassidy Wendell VanOrden, founder of Girl, Get After It. The evening includes a casual fireside-style conversation, audience Q&A, and a chance to connect with locals. Free to attend, registration is required. Details.

🎨 Celebrate the start of Tinworks summer season at the Summer Season Opening Celebration on Friday, June 19th from 3:00pm-8:00pm. The free event includes the opening of their new exhibition Chisel & Razor, and a community Juneteenth celebration with music, food, storytelling, poetry, and local organizations. Details.

🐑 Experience Montana ranch life, live music, incredible food, and wide-open spaces at the Old Salt Festival in Helmville Montana from June 19th-21st. This three-day celebration of regenerative agriculture and rural culture features nationally touring musicians, chef-driven meals, ranch experiences, educational talks, local vendors, and family-friendly activities set in the heart of Montana’s Blackfoot Valley. Details.

🏴 Experience a taste of Scotland at the Gallatin Valley Highland Games on Saturday, June 20th from 9:00am-4:00pm at Gallatin County Regional Park. Watch athletes compete in traditional Highland Games events, including caber tosses and other feats of strength, while enjoying Scottish culture, heritage, and community. Free to attend. Details.

☀️ Celebrate the start of summer at Field & Stream Lodge’s Summer Kick-Off Party on Saturday, June 20th from 4:00pm-8:00pm, with live music from Abby Webster, food and drinks from Dry Fly Saloon, and summer party vibes. Details.

🌞 Celebrate Father’s Day and the Summer Solstice at Phoenix Garden Center on Sunday, June 21st from 10:30am-3:00pm. Enjoy a tree sale, BBQ, beer, family-friendly games, and activities for all ages. Details.

🎶 Head to downtown Belgrade for Belgrade Summer Nights, a free community block party happening on select Wednesdays throughout the summer from 6:00pm-8:30pm on Broadway Street in Belgrade. Enjoy live music, food trucks, local vendors, drinks, and family-friendly activities while connecting with neighbors and celebrating the community. Details.

🎶 Music in the Mountains returns to Big Sky on Thursday, June 25th, kicking off another summer of free outdoor concerts at Len Hill Park. The season opener features opener The Takes at 6:30pm, and indie-folk favorites The National Parks headlining and taking the stage at 8:00pm. Details.

🦆 Cheer loud at the Bozeman Duckie Race on Thursday, June 25th from 5:00pm-7:00pm at Bogert Park, for this free, family-friendly fundraiser that gives participants the chance to win prize packages from local businesses while supporting the Cancer Support Community, this year's nonprofit beneficiary. Details.

🤠 Enjoy an evening of food, music, and Montana tradition at Taste of the Rockies on Friday, June 26th from 5:30pm-8:30pm at the Museum of the Rockies’ Living History Farm. The annual summer celebration features local food vendors, food trucks, live music from Clint Anderson and the Montana Gazette, line dancing lessons, roping activities, floral crafts, and more. Details.

⛳️ Try your luck at Thrive’s 37th Annual Drive for Thrive Royale on Friday, June 26th at Bridger Creek Golf Course. This Casino Royale-themed tournament brings together teams of four for a day of golf, games, raffles, and friendly competition, with proceeds supporting Thrive’s programs for children and families across the Gallatin Valley. Details.

🎶 Acclaimed folk duo Watchhouse takes the stage at The ELM on Saturday, June 27th, with Two Runner opening the show. Doors open at 7:00pm, with music beginning at 8:00pm. Details.

That should keep you busy!

Have a great month, and I’ll see you out there.

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