🤠 Top weekly events & a cooking class giveaway

TOGETHER WITH

Howdy, Bozeman! We missed you, and are glad to be back!

Here’s what’s going on this week:

• 🥕 Three farmers markets around the valley

• 🤠 Top local events

• 🍽️ An Indian cooking class giveaway

— Sam Buenrostro

(P.S. We’re going to start highlighting local community members with interesting stories, and locals doing cool things around the valley. If there’s someone you think we HAVE to feature, reply to this email with your suggestions 🙏)

TOGETHER WITH HEART OF THE VALLEY

Looking to do some good close to home?

Heart of the Valley Animal Shelter cares for thousands of lost and homeless pets each year, no matter how long it takes to find them a loving home.

You can help by adopting, volunteering, or even just dropping off supplies from their wish list.

Visit the shelter Tue–Sun from 12–5 pm at 1549 E. Cameron Bridge Rd, or learn more at heartofthevalleyshelter.org.

(Give them a follow on Instagram, too, @heartofthevalleyanimalshelter 🐶)

Want to promote your business, event, or project in Howdy Bozeman? Reply to this email with details and let’s talk.

Thursday 6/19 - Saturday 6/21

🍴 Demo Days are back at Olivelle from 11:00am-4:00pm! Enjoy free food and drink samples while shopping with 10% off storewide (some exclusions apply). Details.

Wednesday 6/18 - Saturday 6/21

🎭 Montana Shakespeare in the Parks: Henry V at the MSU Duck Pond at 8:00pm. Free outdoor performances of Shakespeare's classic play. Bring chairs or blankets for seating! Details.

Wednesday 6/18

🥕 Manhattan Farmers Market at Railroad Park (Manhattan) from 4:00pm-7:00pm. Weekly market featuring fresh produce, baked goods, art, crafts, food trucks, live music, and more. Free entry. Details.

🌽 Livingston Farmers Market at Miles Band Shell Park (Livingston) from 4:30pm-7:30pm. Weekly market featuring fresh local produce and performances by local musicians. Rain or shine event! Details.

🎤 Open Mic Night at Bunkhouse Brewing from 6:00pm-9:00pm. All musicians, comedians, poets, and spoken word performers welcome. Come share your talent or enjoy local performances every Wednesday evening! Details.

Thursday 6/19

🦆 Bozeman Duckie Race at Bogert Park from 5:00pm-7:00pm. This free family event features face painting, bounce houses, carnival games, complimentary hot dogs, and the main event - a rubber duckie race! All proceeds benefit Reach, Inc., supporting adults with developmental disabilities. Details.

🤠 Montana's Newest Live Rodeo Experience at the Gallatin County Fairgrounds at 7:00pm. Experience authentic Montana rodeo action, with a full bar and rotating food trucks available onsite. Tickets and details here.

Friday 6/20

⛳ Thrive Golf Tournament at Bridger Creek Golf Course starting at 8:00am. Morning and afternoon team spots available. Includes coffee, lunch, and raffle. Tickets + registration info here.

🌞 Summer Solstice Party at Gallatin River Guides Fly Shop & Private Pond (Big Sky) from 4:00pm-9:00pm. Free community celebration featuring food, cash bar, casting competitions, prizes, and giveaways. Free admission! Details and RSVP here.

Saturday 6/21

🛍️ 406 Flea Vintage Market at Misco Mills (700 N Wallace Ave) from 10:00am-3:00pm. Browse rotating vendors featuring vintage items, art, and a flower truck in the Misco Mills parking lot. Details.

🦞 3rd Annual Roly Poly Crawfish Boil at Roly Poly starting at 4:00pm. Free live music event with touring musicians. Food wristbands available for preorder - includes Cajun crawfish, potatoes, corn, and homemade boudin by Yellow House BBQ. Details and tickets here.

🎣 Bozeman Fly Supply Summer Party at Bozeman Fly Supply from 4:00pm-7:00pm. Free beer and food, 30% off all fly-tying supplies, live music, casting contest and clinic, plus raffle with prizes, with proceeds benefitting Casting for Recovery. Free admission! Details.

Sunday 6/22

🚶‍♀️ From Tents to Town: Bozeman's Historic Main Street Walking Tour from 1:00pm-2:30pm. Explore Main Street's history from indigenous gathering place to gold rush boom town. Learn about colorful characters like John Bozeman, Nelson Story, and architect Fred Willson while discovering the stories behind historic buildings and architecture. Tickets and details here.

🧺 D.R.E.A.M. Family Picnic at Eagle Mount from 12:00pm-2:30pm. Potluck BBQ lunch for families with a member who has Down syndrome. Main dish and paper goods provided - please bring a side dish to share if able. Free mini family photo sessions by Summers Photography available. Details.

🍺 Sunday Funday Non-Profit Pint Day at Bozeman Brewing Company starting at 2:00pm. 10% of tasting room sales during operating hours benefit Roots Family Collaborative. Learn about this worthy cause while enjoying craft beer and supporting the community. Details.

Tuesday 6/24

🥕 Bozeman Farmers' Market at Lindley Park from 5:00pm-8:00pm. Enjoy local food, live music, and community spirit at this beloved evening market. Family-friendly event featuring local vendors and producers. Details.

Meet Galileo, a sweet 5-year-old boy looking for a patient best friend to help him slowly explore the world. 🐶

Meet Maggie May, an affectionate 8-year-old girl (with a few extra toes!) who loves being brushed and needs a mature, experienced home as an only pet. 🐈️

This week, we’re highlighting a giveaway from Empress of Ghee, a Bozeman-based grassfed ghee business.

They’re hosting an Indian cooking class later this month on June 26th in collaboration with Cudaway Knives at La Cuisine, and are giving away two free tickets to local community members.

They’ll announce the winners on their Instagram page - @empressofghee - this Sunday, 6/22.

For details on how to enter, check out their pinned IG post here.

Good luck!

That’s all for this week!

Thanks for reading, and I’ll see you next Wednesday! 👋

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