🤠 Things to do in Bozeman this weekend

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If you're looking for something fun to do in Bozeman this weekend, the Bozeman MADE Fair art market is happening TODAY and tomorrow at the Brick Breeden Fieldhouse!

190+ artists and makers from Montana and beyond are coming together for two days of shopping, featuring a huge collection of handmade goods from local and regional artists, including jewelry, ceramics, prints, clothing, home goods, fine art, and more.

It’s one of the biggest opportunities of the year to shop directly from independent artists, discover new makers, and pick up incredible handmade pieces.

Here’s the weekend schedule:

If you want to beat the crowds, you can grab a VIP or Early Bird Pass, with proceeds supporting Opera Montana.

🎨 Tap below for all the details, wander the market, meet the artists, and find some treasures this weekend!

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The Bozeman MADE Fair takes over the Brick Breeden Fieldhouse Friday and Saturday, October 9th-10th, bringing together more than 190 artists and makers from Montana and beyond.

Shop handmade jewelry, ceramics, clothing, prints, home goods, fine art, and meet the artists behind the work.

VIP shopping runs today (Friday) from 5:00pm-8:00pm, followed by Early Bird shopping Saturday from 9:00am-10:00am ($5) and free admission Saturday from 10:00am-4:00pm.

🎬 The inaugural Bozeman Film Festival continues in downtown Bozeman through Sunday, with independent films screening at The Ellen Theatre, the Rialto, and the Tune Up Bar, plus panels, filmmaker conversations, awards, live music, and parties. Details.

🛍️ The Bozeman Fall MADE fair brings more than 190 artists and makers to Brick Breeden Fieldhouse on Friday from 5:00pm-8:00pm, and Saturday from 9:00am-4:00pm. Details.

🎶 Live music at the Tune Up Bar features country folk-rock duo Holland Dotson from 6:00pm-8:00pm, followed by the Rob Wolf Band playing Montana cowboy country from 9:00pm-11:00pm. Details.

🤠 Your Yoga hosts a Country Music Yoga Flow pop-up class from 7:00pm-8:15pm, led by Olivia Mae. Details.

🪩 Roots Family Collaborative hosts an adults-only dance party at the Gallatin Labor Temple from 7:00pm-8:30pm. Details.

😂 Comedians Brooks Wheelan and Katherine Blanford perform at Last Best Comedy on Friday and Saturday, with shows at 7:00pm and 9:00pm both nights. Details.

🛍️ 406 Consignary brings its massive kids’ consignment sale to the Fairgrounds this weekend. Expecting parents and parents of infants can shop early on Friday at 7:00pm with a ticket, followed by free public shopping Saturday from 10:00am-5:00pm and Sunday from 10:00am-2:00pm. Details.

🛍️ The Springs at Bozeman senior living community is hosting an indoors garage sale from 9:00am-1:00pm, open to the public.

🧑‍🌾 The Bozeman Winter Farmers’ Market happens at the Fairgrounds in Exhibit Building 4 from 9:00am-12:00pm. Details.

🛍️ Viajera Designs Showroom hosts a Saturday Shop, Sip & Chill gathering from 10:00am-1:00pm at 2607 Fremont St. Stop by to shop and support local businesses, including Roly-Poly Coffee Co., Empress of Ghee, and Jan’s Farm, with music from Beats by Bryce. Details.

🦖 Museum of the Rockies celebrates National Fossil Day from 10:00am-2:00pm with hands-on activities exploring fossils and paleontology. Details.

🎨 The Fall Craft Supply Swap takes over the Park County Fairgrounds in Livingston from 11:00am-4:00pm (with drop-offs only from 11:00am-12:00pm) and tables of donated art and craft supplies available completely free. Details.

🐾 Heart of the Valley Animal Shelter hosts its annual Open House at its main facility from 12:00pm-3:00pm, where you can tour the shelter, meet local vendors, grab food, enter your pet in a costume contest, and stop by the photo booth. Details.

🧙‍♀️ SUP Witches brings a costumed paddleboarding meetup to Bozeman Beach at 1:00pm. Dress as a witch, bring your own paddleboard or rent one locally, and head out on the water together. (Weather dependent.) Details.

🎨 Learn the basics of gel printing at Bozeman ArtLab from 1:00pm-4:00pm. The beginner-friendly Gel Print and Relax workshop covers using a gel plate, mixing colors, and creating patterns and textures with stencils and rollers. Details.

💜 We Are HER hosts its Survivor Stories Gallery Reception at the Bozeman Event Space from 6:00pm-8:00pm. The evening features stories from survivors, along with food, music, a silent auction, and a mocktail bar. Tickets are free for MSU students, with proceeds supporting survivor healing programs. Details.

🎶 Live music at the Tune Up Bar features garage rock band Daily Confused from 6:00pm-8:00pm, followed by post-western band Buffalo Burrows from 9:00pm-11:00pm. Details.

⚽ MSU Club Soccer takes on the Griz at Dobbie Lambert Fields on campus at 7:00pm. Details.

🎻 Bozeman Symphony presents Bohemian Fire at the Willson Auditorium on Saturday at 7:30pm and Sunday at 2:30pm. Details.

🎸 Emo Nite brings its emo and pop-punk sing-along party to The ELM at 8:00pm, with special guest Derek DiScanio of State Champs. Details.

🎨 Tinworks celebrates the opening of its newly restored Mill Building from 3:00pm-6:00pm, with the unveiling of Act II of their Chisel & Razor exhibit, live performances, and more. Details.

🎶 Live music at the Tune Up Bar features the I-90 Organ Trio playing a mix of soul-jazz, blues, and funk from 6:00pm-9:00pm. Details.

🎸 Three Bozeman indie rock bands take over the stage at the Bozeman Hot Springs from 7:00pm-10:00pm for Indie Rock Night, with sets from Steven Stephen, Venus en Vogue, and Tiny Iota. Details.

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