TOGETHER WITH

Howdy, Bozeman!

Congrats to our Café Aurore giveaway winner — Scott McBride! 🎉 We just sent you an email with details on how to claim your gift card.

Well friends… we are growing fast. Started posting on our IG this week, and it’s been fun to interact with y’all on there too.

I’m pouring all my heart and energy into making Howdy an incredible, positive resource for supporting what’s going on in our community, and I’m glad to have you here with me.

So - a huge thank you from me to every one of you for your support, encouragement, and cheering us on. We’re just getting started 💛

As I teased on our Instagram this week @howdybozeman, we are starting a new Howdy Bozeman tradition this week:

Community Carpool Karaoke!

The first one will be this Friday, 10/3, at 8pm, and here’s how it will work:

• We will drive around town for 20 minutes with 3 community members

• Each of those 3 will get the chance to sing their #1 karaoke song while I drive (you can sing along to the full song, or an instrumental version, whichever you prefer)

• We’ll livestream the whole thing to Instagram, so your friends and family (and our community) can tune in to support you

• You do NOT need to be a great singer (though great singers are just as welcome!) You just need to show up with great energy, be willing to sing loud and proud, and share something you love about Bozeman

• We will take applications from NOW through this Thursday at 11:59pm, text the 3 community singers on Friday morning, and announce who they are on Instagram so we can hype them up

This is part of my effort to bring more FUN to our community, and I can’t wait to try it out.

Maybe it will crash and burn. Maybe it becomes a fun, community staple for years to come. We’ll see!

TO APPLY - fill out this form. (And if you know someone who would love to do this, forward them this email).

And with that out of the way…

Let’s get into today’s newsletter, with:

• 🍂 Fall festivals galore

• 🎉 A craft supply swap, the DogDash Monster Mash, and new exhibit at the Museum of the Rockies

• 🤠 Top local events this weekend

• 🧑‍🌾 Bozeman Maze tickets giveaway 🎟️

— Sam Buenrostro

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

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 week’s newsletter (your answers will be anonymous!)

Here are a few of last week’s wholesome replies:

TOGETHER WITH 4 DAUGHTERS FARM 💐

This weekend, it’s the 3rd annual Fall Market at 4 Daughters Farm! 🍂

I’ve known this family for years, and I can honestly say they’re some of the kindest, loveliest people in the valley. Every fall they’ve done this event, they put together something really special, and this year will be no exception.

📍 4 Daughters Farm, @ 5180 Stucky Rd

🗓️ When: Saturday October 4th (10pm-5pm), & Sunday October 5th (12pm-4pm)

Come browse decorative pumpkins, gourds, wreaths, local goods, gifts, garlic, vintage vases, honey, and a whole lot more.

I will be there (probably both days!), and can’t wait to support them.

For more info, check out their Instagram @4daughtersfarmmt

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🎓 Bozeman Field School students are hosting a Silent Auction & Raffle on November 15th from 5:00pm-7:00pm at Story Mansion to fundraise for their service learning trip to the Dominican Republic. The evening features Last Best Comedy’s improv show with student storytellers, plus some incredible prizes. All proceeds go to help students afford the trip costs, which fall outside tuition. Get your tickets early, here.

🍞 Jan's Farm Three Forks just added a Roasted Garlic and Tomato sourdough loaf (made with ingredients from their farm), and it is to die for. Get yours here.

🎨 Craft Supply Swap is hosting free craft supply swaps almost every weekend in October, starting with Bozeman Public Library on October 5th! Drop off unused supplies at Studio Wheelhouse in Bozeman, then swap them for new-to-you materials. The organization is also opening a creative reuse center in Livingston this fall for year-round access to supplies. Find all October swap locations here.

🥳 A Celebration: Madysen Rose Salon in the Cannery District is celebrating 2 years of business this October! It’s a cozy, curated hair and nail salon that “feels like your Pinterest board IRL”. She has a few new spots open for color and cuts this fall, and you can learn more here.

💼 NEW: Featured Job of the Week - Café Aurore is hiring for a few positions (full time bread baker and part time dishwasher). You can apply here (or forward to someone who you think might be interested)!

This week’s featured local artist is Sarah Angst @sarahangstart

Sarah is a local printmaker and illustrator whose colorful, nature-inspired linocut art shows up on everything from prints to greeting cards to jewelry.

If you love vibrant colors, and art that feels warm & personal, I think you’ll love her work. Check her out at sarahangst.com

Now, on to this week’s exciting events!

Wednesday 10/1

🌻 Amaltheia Farm is hosting their final U-pick Flowers and Pumpkins of the season from 5:00pm-7:00pm at 4152 Penwell Bridge Rd in Belgrade. Details.

💗 Kick off Breast Cancer Awareness Month at the Second Annual PNKBZN Promenade! Meet at Rocking R Bar at 4:30pm and take a spirited stroll through downtown Bozeman decked out in your most fabulous pink attire to support Montanans impacted by cancer. Details.

Thursday 10/2

🤠 Learn line dancing at Bourbon starting at 8:00pm with lessons, followed by an all request open dance floor! There’ll be country music all night, with instructors from Western Roots Country Dancing leading you through new dances. $10 cover for the dance floor (8:30pm-10:30pm), plus drink and appetizer specials. Details.

🎱 It’s Bingo Night at The Jump from 7:00pm-9:00pm! $20 buy-in, ages 18+. Bring your friends for dinner, drinks, and some classic bingo fun. Details.

🎶 Catch Northwest Montana Americana duo Way Down North at Bozeman Hot Springs from 7:00pm-10:00pm. Details.

Friday 10/3

💃 Calling all Swifties! Celebrate the release of Taylor Swift's 12th studio album The Life of a Showgirl at the movie theatre. The exclusive event features the world premiere music video for “The Fate of Ophelia,” behind-the-scenes footage, new lyric videos, and more. Details.

🦖 The Museum of the Rockies is rolling out their new exhibit - Becoming Jane: The Evolution of Dr. Jane Goodall. It features a life-size hologram of Dr. Goodall, replica research tent, multiscreen experiences with virtually rendered chimpanzees, and an immersive projection of Tanzania’s Gombe Stream National Park. (Open to members on Thursday, and the public on Friday). Details.

🎵 The Livingston Songwriter Festival runs from Thursday-Saturday, featuring hit Nashville songwriters and rising Montana stars performing in songwriter rounds throughout downtown Livingston. Proceeds support music education through the nonprofit Rocky Mountain Songwriter Festivals. Details.

Saturday 10/4

🛍️ 406 Flea is hosting their LAST outdoor market of the season from 10:00am-3:00pm at Misco Mill (700 N Wallace Ave). Shop vintage clothing, art, and treasures from over a dozen vendors. Details.

🎃 Stock up on fall favorites at 4 Daughters Farm's 3rd Annual Fall Market at 5180 Stucky Rd! Friday 10:00am-5:00pm and Sunday 12:00pm-4:00pm, featuring decorative pumpkins, gourds, wreaths, local goods, gifts, garlic, vintage vases, honey, and more. Details.

🍂 Shop local vendors, enjoy food trucks, and celebrate fall at Yellowstone Alliance Adventures’ Harvest Market from 11:00am-5:00pm! This free outdoor community event features bounce houses, a climbing wall, face painting, yard games, pumpkin patch, and tractor hayrides. $10 suggested parking donation supports YAA’s nonprofit mission. (Limited parking available, carpool suggested!) Details.

🐾 Celebrate all things dogs at the DogDash Monster Mash event at Story Mill Community Park from 11:00am-1:00pm! Enjoy doggy ice cream contests, costume contests, goodie bags, and a 3K walk/run. For every ticket sold, proceeds support local Bozeman animal shelters. Don't have a dog? Come anyway! Details.

🌾 Border Farm is hosting their 5th Annual Harvest Market from 9:00am-2:00pm at 28 Border Lane. Great place to stock up for winter with local goods. Kids welcome, please leave dogs at home, and bring bags and carts. Details.

🦅 Experience the largest known Golden Eagle migration in the U.S. at the free Bridger Raptor Festival, Saturday + Sunday! Features raptor viewing at Bridger Bowl, nature walks, talks, and educational programs for all ages. Details.

🦊 Create a stained glass fox suncatcher in a class at Studio Wheelhouse from 12:00pm-6:00pm! All supplies and personal instruction included. Tickets and details here.

🍺 It’s SHINE’s 4th Annual Battle of the Beers from 5:00pm-9:00pm! Sample 16 different beers from 8 competing breweries and cast your vote for Best Brewery and Best Beer in Bozeman. Free admission, 21+ only. Details.

🎤 Country star Cole Swindell brings his hits to Brick Breeden Fieldhouse at 7:00pm! Tickets here.

Sunday 10/5

🥌 The Bozeman Curling Club is hosting a Learn to Curl session at Ressler Motors Ice Rink from 5:15pm-7:15pm. Beginners and experienced curlers welcome, with 40 minutes of instruction on technique and terminology followed by gameplay. $20 per person, register by October 4th at 7:00pm. Details.

🧶 Exchange new and like-new arts and crafts supplies at the Creative Hobby Supply Swap at the Bozeman Public Library’s Community Room from 1:00pm-4:30pm! Details.

🎺 MSU’s marching band + select high school marching bands from around Montana perform at the annual Showcase of Bands exhibition at Bobcat Stadium from 2:00pm-5:00pm. Details.

🎪 Greater Gallatin United Way is hosting their free kidsFEST from 12:00pm-4:00pm at Gallatin County Regional Park. Bring the whole family for food trucks, field games, a bubble dance floor, face painting, entertainment, arts and crafts, games, and giveaways. Details.

🍺 Basiclai Pottery Studio is hosting an Oktoberfest Art Market from 3:00pm-6:00pm. Shop the pottery seconds sale with discounts on flawed pieces, grab limited edition Basiclai beer steins, and browse six local artisan vendors. Enjoy beer, grilled cheese, a fire pit, and more. Details.

Monday 10/6

🦆 Join Sitka Gear for their Waterfowl Season Kick-Off Party! The evening includes decorative duck call demos (5:30pm), presentations on pursuit and waterfowl systems, a sneak peek of new SITKA products, plus free food, drinks, and gear raffles. Details.

🏈 Watch Monday Night Football at R Bar from 6:00pm-9:00pm and enter to win a Blackstone Grill (winner announced at season's end). Details.

🎶 Join Bridger Mountain Harmony for their first Christmas rehearsal on Monday, October 6th at 6:00pm at Pilgrim UCC Church! This female a cappella chorus is preparing to perform at senior communities, the Christmas Stroll, and Belgrade Festival of Lights in December. All female voices welcome. Details.

Tuesday 10/7

🧘 The Bozeman Dharma Center has a Newcomer Orientation at 5:00pm for an introduction to the center and basic meditation instruction. Details.

🎤 Share your music, poetry, or creative talents at Valhalla Meadery’s Open Mic from 6:00pm-8:00pm. Details.

💻 Program singing snowflakes and light-up Christmas trees at the American Computer & Robotics Museum's Ctrl+Alt+CREATE class from 5:00pm-6:30pm! Ages 9-14. Signup details here.

Wednesday 10/8

🎃 Get in the Halloween spirit at a Spooky Season paint and sip with Ain’t a Better Way to Paint at Audrey’s Pizza & FreeFall Brewery from 5:45pm-7:45pm! Details.

🗳️ Meet the six candidates running for two seats on Bozeman City Commission at a candidate forum in the Bozeman Public Library's Community Room from 6:30pm-7:45pm. (This is a great chance to ask them about their positions). Details.

🏘️ Join the Bozeman on the Brink Community Forum at The Emerson for a discussion on Bozeman’s future, with doors at 6:30pm and discussion from 7:00pm-9:00pm. Details.

Meet Jingli, a smart, high-energy 1-year-old pup ready to be your adventure buddy! This driven dog loves training, learning new tricks, and is looking for an active forever home. 🐶

Meet Gypsy, a striking 1.5-year-old tuxedo girl, with golden eyes and adorable white paws and bib. She’s ready to find her forever home and would love to say hello this weekend. 🐈️

Visit Heart Of The Valley Animal Shelter to meet Jingli and Gypsy, between 12pm-5:30pm, Tuesday through Sunday.

BTW - let us know if you’ve adopted a dog or cat from one of our previous Howdy newsletters, we want to know how it’s going!

This week, we’re giving away two tickets for adults to The Bozeman Maze!

The giveaway runs from today until next Tuesday, 10/7, at 11:59pm, and we’ll announce the winner in next week’s newsletter.

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

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Thank you all for reading and supporting Howdy Bozeman, and I’ll see you next week!

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