NORTHWEST MONTANA
3-4 WHITEFISH Majestic Winter Rodeo
Come watch the exciting rodeo series that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Events to include Bareback Riding, Saddle Broncs, Novice Bull Riding, Bull Riding, Calf Roping, Steer Wrestling, Ladies Barrel Racing, Ladies Breakaway, Team Roping, Jr. Barrel Racing, Jr. Breakaway Roping... Buckles in each event based on points. Men’s and Women’s All-Around Saddles will be awarded. Featuring Brash rodeo stock and Pistol Creek Rodeo Bulls. Full concessions will be available. More information: 406-755-5366.
16-17 HAMILTON Bitterroot Art Guild
Christmas Show at RC Fairgrounds. More information: 406-821-4678.
17 CUTBANK Winter Festival and Christmas Bazaar
The Winter Festival and Street of 10,000 Lights is the official day to kick off the Cut Bank holiday season. It begins in the morning with a carnival in the Joe Meagher Memorial Civic Center for kids of all ages. There are entertainment and games to keep the children occupied all day long. This event is held in conjunction with the Women of Today’s Annual Christmas Bazaar that is held in the Cut Bank High School Gym. More information: 406-873-4041.
17 WHITEFISH Alison Brown Quartet
Internationally known Grammy winner Alison Brown is a virtuoso banjo player who pushes the instrument out of its familiar Appalachian setting and into new jazz-hued bluegrass territory. More information: 406-862-5371.
17 BIGFORK Elves Decorate Bigfork
Decorate the town with colored lights and pine garlands. Meet at the Bigfork Inn at 7 p.m. Gather by the tree for the lighting ceremony at the Bigfork Inn. More information: 406-837-5888.
23 BIGFORK “The Nutcracker Suite Ballet”
Bigfork Center for the Performing Arts. Tickets prices are: Adults $18, Seniors $15, Children 12 & under $13. Tickets available at Books West in Kalispell and at the theater door. More information: 406-755-0760.
23 KALISPELL Christmas City of the North Parade
7 p.m. on Main Street. Register your float at Kalispell Chamber. More information: 406-758-2800. 23-24 Kalispell Artists and Craftsmen of the Flathead Christmas Show. More information: 406 881-4288.
29 MISSOULA Festival of Trees
The Festival of Trees Fall Auction to benefit Mountain Home will be held at the Doubletree Hotel. Other Festival of Trees events including Silent Auction and Teddy Bear Tea will be held at the Southgate Mall. More information:
406-541-4663.
SOUTHWEST MONTANA
3 BOZEMAN Jazz Festival
14th Annual event at the Emerson Cultural Center. More information:
406-587-9797.
3-4 BOZMEAN Ski Swap
Gallatin County Fairgrounds. More information: 406-586-3207.
4 WEST YELLOSTONE West Entrance Closes
Snow travel by snowmobile or snow coach starts December 19, 2007.
9 LIVINGSTON Depot Wine & Beer Tasting
6-9 p.m. More information: 406-222-2300.
19-25 WEST YELLOWSTONE Ski Festival
This is a must for every cross-country skier! West Yellowstone literally comes alive in lycra in November. Hundreds of Nordic ski enthusiasts from all over the world, novice to expert, gather to learn more about the sport, practice techniques and see new equipment. Early snows, superb grooming, racing opportunities and the Nordic Skiing Exposition make this an especially inviting time. On-snow clinics take place between November 19-23. SuperTour Ski Races will be held on Friday and Saturday. More information: 406-646-7701.
22 BIG SKY Winter Season Opens!
Lifts are turning and doors are open. More information:
800-943-4111.
23 ANACONDA Christmas Stroll
More information: 563-2400.
23 BOZEMAN Holiday Gallery Walk
Downtown galleries open their doors with holiday flair. More information:
406-586-4008.
23-24 BOZEMAN Holiday Festival Arts & Crafts Show
This festival brings shoppers together at the Gallatin County Fairgrounds. More information: 406-586-3270
29-Dec 1 ABSORKEE Snowflake Festival
Two fun filled days of shopping, lighted parade, Santa Claus, Snowflake King & Queen Contest. Horse drawn wagon rides, open houses and more! Prizes given to those who shop locally! More information: 406-328-7372.
CENTRAL MONTANA
8-10 Helena Special Olympics State Basketball Tournament
The Special Olympics State Basketball Tournament brings together approximately 575 developmentally disabled athletes from across the state to compete in team play and individual skills competition. Volunteer coaches provide a minimum of eight weeks of basketball training in their home communities prior to the event. On arrival in Helena, Special Olympics athletes are prepared for the pace and intensity of competition. Those interested can contact Special Olympics Montana at 800-242-6876 or by email: info@somt.org.
9 Helena Downtown Fall Art Walk
We invite you to join us and stroll the streets of downtown Helena at the start of the holiday season by viewing artwork while enjoying horse-drawn carriage rides, refreshments, and demonstrations. The Art Walk will be from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. www.downtownhelena.com.
16-Dec 21 Helena Archie Bray Holiday Exhibition and Sale
More information: 406-443-3502.
17-18 Great Falls Three Rivers Spur & Spin Rodeo
Two dirt trampin’ nights of the rankest stock versus top bronc busting, bull spurring athletes. Watch the world’s very best spur their way to eight seconds in bareback, saddlebronc and of course, bullriding at the second annual all-roughstock rodeo in Great Falls. This is the last stop for some of these professionals before they head to Vegas for the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo, the Superbowl of Rodeo. For more information: 406-727-1481.
23 Chinook Parade of Lights
This is a celebration of the holiday season. More information: 406-357-3333.
23 Lewistown Lighting of Town Christmas Lights
More information: 406-535-5436.
30 - Dec 1 Great Falls Christmas Stroll and Parade of Lights
The Downtown Great Falls Association organizes the annual Christmas Stroll. Live entertainment, food vendors, and a special Santa’s Village will highlight this year’s event. Buy a Christmas Stroll button and be eligible for prizes from downtown businesses. The Downtown Great Falls Association gives away a $500 downtown gift certificate to one lucky winner. For more information: 406-453-6151.
EASTERN MONTANA
10 Billings Symphony Orchestra & Chorale: Montana Virtuosos
More informaion: www.billingssymphony.org or call 406-252-3610.
12-Jan 6 Billings Christmas at the Moss Mansion
Enjoy the spirit of the holiday season shown throughout this historic 1903 mansion with sixteen Christmas trees decorated by community volunteers and non-profit organizations. Guests are encouraged to vote for their favorite tree for the ‘Peoples Choice’ Award. The mansion is closed for tours Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years Day. More information: 406-256-5100.
16 - Dec 31 Miles City Miniatures: The Little Picture Show
Miniatures: The Little Picture Show is a national juried exhibition that features artworks presented in reduced scale. Two dimensional images are no more than 25 inches square, representational work is no larger then 1/16th actual size and sculpture is limited to 10 inches any direction. The opening reception is Sunday, November 1, 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. For more Information: 406-234-0635.
17-18 Billings Holiday Food and Gift Festival
A perfect kick-off to your holiday season. Eat, drink and be merry! You will find just the right thing for everyone on your shopping list - gift baskets, cutlery, photographs and prints, candles, ornaments, cosmetics, jams, jellies and syrups, gourmet mustards and spices, kitchen items, fountains, stamping supplies, photo album ideas, health, fitness and nutritional products, chocolate and candy, roasted coffee beans, pasta, cookware; you name it, we’ve got it! More information: 406-657-1333.
23 Billings Holiday Parade
The annual Holiday Parade in downtown Billings offers over 100 festive entries including children’s groups and extravagant lighted displays. Santa joins the parade to kick off the holiday season! More information: 406-259-5454.
23 Glendive Holiday Light Parade
More information: 406-377-5601.
23-24 Glendive Festival of Trees
More information: 406-377-5601.
24-25 Billings “The Nutcracker”
Delight in the Billings Symphony Orchestra’s annual live symphonic presentation of Tchaikovsky’s “Nutcracker,” and watch as this quintessential tale unfolds with the beautiful costumes, elaborate sets and creative choreography of the renowned Eugene Ballet Company, along with 110 aspiring local dancers. More information: 406-252-3610.
28-Dec 2 Billings Festival of Trees
The annual Festival of Trees offers a memorable weekend of decorated Christmas tree viewing. There is an auction party with a delightful selection of trees to purchase. Santa’s Workshop, a holiday boutique and craft fair. All proceeds benefit The Family Tree Center, Billings Council to Prevent Child Abuse. More information: 406-252-9799.
30 Glendive Winter Bazaar
More information: 406-377-5601.
30 Miles City Christmas Stroll
The Christmas Stroll in Miles City celebrates with horse-drawn wagon rides, hayrides, and shopping along the streets of the city. There are assorted kinds of vendors on the street with Scottish Eggs to roasted chestnuts and various groups having great fun raising money for their causes. For further information about events in Miles City contact the Miles City Chamber by e-mail at mcchamber@mcchamber.com or visit our Web site at www.milescitymt.org.
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