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Mardi Gras Celebration
February 14, 2012 10:00 AM - February 21, 2012 11:00 PM
We are proud to announce the first Mardi Gras Celebration in Downtown Bozeman! First, from Tuesday, February 14th through Tuesday, February 21st (Fat Tuesday), 10 downtown retailers are hosting a Mardi Gras Scavenger Hunt. There will be beads, masks and coins to collect along way and Mardi Gras fun at all participating businesses. Grab a scavenger hunt card at any of the participating businesses or bars listed below or print one out online. Then, stop into all of the participating retailers and receive a “stamp” to enter into a drawing for a “downtown gift basket” valued at over $750 while gathering Mardi Gras paraphilia for the Fat Tuesday Celebration!
Then, on Tuesday, February 21st join in the fun for the Fat Tuesday Celebrationand Pub Crawl from 5pm to 11pm. Again, grab a card at any of the participating businesses or bars listed below or print one out online. Then, stop into all of these bars and pubs on Fat Tuesday only and receive a “stamp” and enter into a drawing for $1000 in Downtown Dollars that can be used anywhere downtown! There will be live music and specials at every stop along the way!
For a list of participating businesses and for a printable participation card to get you started CLICK HERE!
This event is brought to you by our sponsors: 96.7 KISS FM, the Downtown Bozeman Association, Bacardi Rum, New Belgium Beer and our participating Downtown Bozeman businesses. With these incredible prizes to win, don’t miss out on the fun!!! Winners will be announced on KISS FM on Wednesday, February 22nd and be contacted directly!
Wild West Winterfest
February 18, 2012 1:00 PM - February 19, 2012 8:00 PM
Western activity for the whole family. Music, food, wagon rides, horse events, dog events, kid’s activities, exhibit booths, photography, quilts, children;s art shows and more! For more information visit www.wildwestwinterfest.com or call 406-582-3270
Winter Crazy Days
March 02, 2012 10:00 AM - March 04, 2012 6:00 PM
Starting at 10am on Friday and going through Sunday evening, Over 200 merchants offer unbelievable end-of-winter sales! Don’t miss this great chance to save on those items you have wanted all winter long!
Bridal Walk
April 14, 2012 11:00 AM - April 14, 2012 3:00 PM
The Downtown Bozeman Association and Downtown Retailers along with our gracious community sponsors are proud to present the 2012 Downtown Bozeman Bridal Walk on Saturday, April 14th 11am-3pm on Main Street in Downtown Bozeman.
We are rolling out the red carpet for brides, grooms and their entourage in Downtown Bozeman! Stroll Main Street and discover over 30 participating businesses that can help you with all of your wedding needs. Find everything from dresses, rings, invitations, flowers, gift registries and more. See live classical music, partake in wine, cake, and hors d’oeuvre tastings along the way, and have the chance to win many in-store giveaways and raffles and much more! Also, find out how to win a $500 gift certificate to be used at any of the participating businesses.
Same-Day Registration will be held at The Baxter Hotel at 105 West Main Street from 11am to 3pm and maps and booklets can be picked up at any of the participating businesses the week prior to the event.
Bozeman Clean-Up Day
April 21, 2012 9:00 AM - April 21, 2012 1:00 PM
The City of Bozeman and MSU invites Bozeman residents to participate in Bozeman Clean Up 2012 on Saturday April 21, 8:30 AM to 1:00 PM by meeting at Bogert Park. Since 1989, Bozeman community groups and citizens have removed thousands of tons of trash from the streets of Bozeman during the spring Clean Up Bozeman event.
Volunteers will meet at Bogert Park in Bozeman starting at 8:30 a.m. for supplies, maps, coffee and snacks (travel mugs encouraged!). After collecting waste and recyclables, volunteers are invited to return to the Bogert Park for a post cleanup party featuring free food for volunteers, live music, raffle prizes, and a showcase of local businesses and organizations who support a sustainable Bozeman.
The annual clean up is the opening event of the weeklong Gallatin Earth Celebration. If interested in exhibiting at the fair or learning more about the Gallatin Earth Celebration, visit www.montana.edu/gec.
Bobcat Fest on Main
April 27, 2012 5:00 PM - April 27, 2012 8:00 PM
We are pleased to announce the Bobcat Fest on Main on Friday, April 27, from 5-8pm. Downtown, local businesses and MSU organizations inviteall MSU students and faculty and the Bozeman community on Main Street in Downtown Bozeman. Don’t miss this great chance to get the MSU community together in Downtown to help thank MSU for being an essential part of the Bozeman Community through food and fun!
Also, need a ride downtown to the Bobcat Fest or back to campus after the event? Hop on the bus! There will be regularly scheduled buses heading downtown from the Strand Union to get you there by the 5pm start time. Schedules can be found at www.streamlinebus.com. “Catch the Current” at this year’s Bobcat Fest!
For more information contact Downtown Bozeman Association at 406-586-4008 MSU Alumni Office at 994-2401 or www.alumni.montana.edu.
Downtown Bozeman Partnership Annual Breakfast
May 10, 2012 7:30 AM - May 10, 2012 9:30 AM
The 2012 Downtown Bozeman Partnership Annual Breakfast is on Thursday, May 10th at 7:30am at the Baxter Hotel Ballroom. A complimentary breakfast open to all our Downtown supporters and members. Updates on all DBP annual events and programs. Presentation of the Downtown Bozeman Annual Awards and a Keynote Presentation TBA.
American Legion Memorial Day Parade and Activities
May 28, 2012 9:30 AM - May 28, 2012 2:30 PM
Come enjoy coffee, donuts, raffles, kids activities and more. For more information contact Brandon Ostermiller at bostermiller@bresnan.net. More info To Be Announced!
Bogert Farmer's Market
June 05, 2012 5:00 PM - September 25, 2012 8:00 PM
Join us every Tuesday from 5-8pm, from June through the 3rd week in September. Vendors from around the area bring vegetables, arts, crafts, music, food and much more! Shop and gather in support of a fun-filled family environment! The Market is run by The Friends of Bogert Park. Proceeds go to rejuvenate Bogert Park! Promote, Preserve, and Play together at Bogert Farmers’ Market! For more information call 539-0216 or visit www.bogertfarmersmarket.com
Art Walks
June 08, 2012 6:00 PM - September 14, 2012 8:00 PM
Art Walks occur on the second Friday of the month June through September from 6 to 8PM at art galleries and businesses displaying artwork located along Main Street and at the Emerson Center for Arts and Culture. The galleries feature artists’ openings and receptions and often provide hors d’oeuvres and complimentary refreshments. Also, keep an eye out for local musicians playing music as your stroll Main Street in Downtown Bozeman. A list and map of participating galleries and locations will be available online in late spring.
Montana Pride Celebration
June 15, 2012 9:00 AM - June 17, 2012 1:00 AM
The Montana Pride Network makes an effort to put together a statewide attended event in one of the large communities in the state. Last year Montana Pride 2011 was in Bozeman, and one of the state’s most successful gatherings, with over 1,400 in attendance and they look forward to hosting it in Bozeman again in 2012. Please visit www.montanapride.org for more information!
Gallatin Valley Farmer’s Market
June 16, 2012 9:00 AM - August 08, 2012 12:00 PM
The Gallatin Valley Farmer’s Market is every Saturday from the 3rd week in June through the 2nd week in September and runs from 9-noon. Due to Gallatin County fair, there will not be a Farmer's Market held on July 23rd. Every thing sold at the market is homemade or homegrown. We have local growers, artists, crafters, frozen meats and prepared foods. We also accept the Bozeman Senior Center Produce Vouchers. For more information contact Kristi Wetsch at 388-6701 or visit www.careertransitions.com and click on the farmers' market link.
Music on Main
July 05, 2012 6:30 PM - August 23, 2012 8:30 PM
The Downtown Bozeman Association is proud to presents the 12thAnnual Music on Main summer concert series this summer in Historic Downtown Bozeman. Music on Main will be located on Main Street from Rouse Avenue to Black Ave. The fun will last from 6:30 PM till 8:30 PM on Thursday evenings from July 5 through August 23.
First, bring the kids from 6:30 PM to 8 PM for planned activities from Face Painting with First Security Bank and the Children’s Museum, to fun with Montana Outdoor Science School, Big Time Inflatables, Cryssy’s Characters and more near First Security Bank. Grab a bite to eat from one of our food vendors that will be located along the south side of Main Street east of the Bozeman Avenue intersection, stop by some of our local non-profit booths for information about their great organizations or step into a few of the Downtown stores that stay open late!
Then, music begins at 7:00 PM and lasts until 8:30. The 2012 line-up and music samples will be available in late spring on our website at http://downtownbozeman.org/musiconmain.html ....check it out!!!
Lunch on the Lawn
July 11, 2012 11:30 AM - August 22, 2012 1:30 PM
The Emerson Center for Arts and Culture’s presents the summerLunch on the Lawn music series. This year’s LOL will be better than ever with a great lineup of local and regional musical acts to entertain during your lunch hour. Also enjoy the noon-time Farmers Market; joining the traditional food vendors, will be local farmers, Emerson artists, shop owners, crafters and gardeners. Lunch on the Lawn is a FREE event. Call the Emerson for more information at 587-9797 or visit www.theemerson.org.
Gallatin County Fair
July 18, 2012 8:00 AM - July 22, 2012 5:00 PM
Experience a traditional western fair. The Gallatin County Fair celebrates our Montana lifestyle with music, livestock, special entertainment, children's activities, competitive exhibits, carnival, food, agriculture education, class exhibits, 4-H exhibits and animals, rodeo, mud bog and dog contests and more. The Fair always starts on the third Wednesday every July. For more information call the Fairgrounds at (406)582-3270 or visit www.gallatincountyfairgrounds.com
Downtown Bozeman Crazy Days
July 20, 2012 9:00 AM - July 22, 2012 6:00 PM
It’s the biggest, the best and the original. It’s the Downtown Crazy Days on the 3rd weekend in July. Over 200 Downtown merchants take to the sidewalks with unbelievable sales on spring and summer merchandise.
Bite of Bozeman
August 01, 2012 6:00 PM - August 01, 2012 9:00 PM
The Sweet Pea festival presents the annual Bite of Bozeman on the Wednesday preceding the weekend festival. Come mingle on Main Street with your friends and family, enjoy fine cuisine by over 40 local restaurants and listen to great local bands. Visit www.sweetpeafestival.org for more information.
Sweet Pea – A Festival of the Arts
August 03, 2012 4:00 PM - August 05, 2012 5:00 PM
Sweet Pea has been a Bozeman tradition for over thirty years. This event occurs the first weekend in August at Lindley Park. You can spend the entire weekend enjoying a wonderful variety of music, dance, and theatrical performances. There are children's art workshops, arts and crafts vendors and great festival food. Visit www.sweetpeafestival.org for more information.
3 on 3 “All for One” Basketball Tournament and Family Festival
August 10, 2012 6:00 PM - August 12, 2012 5:00 PM
Call Dale at 570-3874 or visit www.profitnessmontana.org for more information and for online registration.
Cruisin on Main Car Show
August 19, 2012 9:00 AM - August 19, 2012 3:00 PM
The Downtown Bozeman Association and the Cancer Support Community along with our gracious sponsors are proud to present the 12th Annual “Cruisin’ on Main” Car Show on Sunday, August 19th. The show will run from 9am to 3pm and islocated on Main Street between Willson and Rouse Avenues in Downtown Bozeman.
During the car show also enjoy live music, food and shopping at our “auto mall”, prize drawings, a Poker Walk sponsored by downtown businesses and also vote for your favorite vehicles! Come check out the best car show in the valley!
There is also same-day registration at 8am at Black Avenue and Main Street (in front of US Bank). ALL vehicle categories welcome! Please call 406-586-4008 with questions. A printable registration form will be available online in late spring!
MSU Community Cat Walk
August 24, 2012 11:00 AM - April 24, 2012 1:00 PM
Join us for the Montana State University Cat Walk on Friday, Aug. 24 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. MSU President Waded Cruzado, Champ, the MSU Spirit of the West Marching Band and other MSU representatives and community members will make their way down Main Street and through the Mall to create some “Bobcat Buzz” throughout the community by visiting businesses and stores, playing the fight song and passing out Bobcat gear, schedules and Bobcat window decals along the way. Heading into our 3rd year, the MSU Cat Walk has already become a “cannot miss” community tradition!
MSU Homecoming Pep Rally
September 21, 2012 5:30 PM - September 21, 2012 7:00 PM
We are pleased to announce that on Friday, September 21 at 5:30pm on Main Street at the intersection with Willson, we will be throwing a Pep Rally in Downtown Bozeman to show our Bobcat Spirit and help the football team get pumped up for the Homecoming Game. This event is a collaborative effort and is brought to you by numerous local businesses and organizations! This has become a “cannot miss” community tradition!
Coach Ash and our 2012 team captains will help rally the crowd along with the Spirit of the West Marching Band and MSU Spirit Squad! We will also feature some fun on-stage games and activities. There will be free hot dogs and refreshments brought to you by our sponsors with volunteers from Sigma Nu Fraternity, Bobcat gear thrown into the crowd and some amazing prize packages raffled off throughout the event! Some of the prize packages include gift certificates to many of the sponsoring downtown businesses as well as tickets to MSU football games, ski packages and more! So, come downtown to the Downtown Cat/Griz Pep Rally and show your Bobcat spirit! Go Bobcats!!
MSU Homecoming Parade
September 22, 2012 10:00 AM - September 22, 2012 12:00 PM
Come stake out a prime spot early to join in the celebration of this long-lasting tradition on Downtown Bozeman’s Main Street. The homecoming parade will be followed by the MSU Football Game 2pm at the MSU stadium. Visit www.montana.edu for more information.
HATCHfest
October 04, 2012 9:00 AM - October 06, 2012 8:00 PM
The mission of HATCH is to provide mentorship, education, inspiration, and recognition to the next generation of creative innovators. HATCHfest is a 501 (c)3 non-profit. The 4 day event takes place at the beginning of October each year and during the week they showcase world premier films, music and art with featured panel discussions and workshops in film, music, design, writing and architecture. Visit www.hatchfest.org for more information.
Oktoberfest Run
October 06, 2012 10:00 AM - October 06, 2012 1:00 PM
Pub 317 and Bozeman Running Co. have teamed up and are proud to bring Bozeman the annual Oktoberfest run. As in years past there will be 2 race distances, 5k (3.1 miles) and a 10k (6.2 miles). The courses will be the same as in previous years. The finish will include a German band and polka dancing with beer for those that are of age, first beer will be free for signing up. This year ALL runners will receive a beer (age permitting). Visit www.pub317.com for more information.
MSU Parent's Weekend Downtown Discovery
October 12, 2012 10:00 AM - October 14, 2012 6:00 PM
During MSU Parent’s Weekend, we invite all MSU parents and students to enjoy an activity that helps parents and students get associated with our beautiful downtown area and community businesses! Information about the activity will be provided at the weekend’s registration. For more information visit www.montana.edu.
Downtown Trick or Treat
October 31, 2012 3:00 PM - October 31, 2012 6:00 PM
A safe way to enjoy traditional trick or treating in beautiful Downtown Bozeman. Over 100 businesses welcome kids and families with candy and Halloween decorations!
Cat/Griz MSU/Downtown Pep Rally
November 15, 2012 5:30 PM - November 15, 2012 7:00 PM
We are pleased to announce that on Thursday, November 15 at 5:30pm on Main Street at the intersection with Willson, we will be throwing a Pep Rally in Downtown Bozeman to show our Bobcat Spirit and help the football team get pumped up for the annual match-up between our own Montana State University Bobcats and the University of Montana Grizzlies. This event is a collaborative effort and is brought to you by numerous local businesses and organizations! This has become a “cannot miss” community tradition!
Coach Ash and our 2012 team captains will help rally the crowd along with the Spirit of the West Marching Band and MSU Spirit Squad! We will also feature some fun on-stage games and activities. There will be free hot dogs and refreshments brought to you by our sponsors with volunteers from Sigma Nu Fraternity, Bobcat gear thrown into the crowd and some amazing prize packages raffled off throughout the event! Some of the prize packages include gift certificates to many of the sponsoring downtown businesses as well as tickets to MSU football games, ski packages and more! So, come downtown to the Downtown Cat/Griz Pep Rally and show your Bobcat spirit! Go Bobcats!!
Ladies' Night
November 15, 2012 5:00 PM - November 15, 2012 10:00 PM
The first of a 3-event series during the winter months to invite our amazing downtown customers for a night of late-night shopping drinks and dining!Nobody enjoys shopping more than the ladies, and this event gives them MORE of what they’re craving…a fun, stress-free evening of dining and pre-holiday shopping in Downtown Bozeman! There will be specials and promotions at over 30 downtown retailers and restaurants and chances to win great prizes! So, grab your friends and come downtown for a fun shopping experience!
Two weeks prior to the event, get a list of ALL participating businesses and their specials and promotions at www.downtownbozeman.org and www.my1035.com. Make your list of cannot miss spots before you head down! Specials and promotions at retail participants will be from 5-8pm. Specials and promotions at restaurant/bar participants will be from 7-10pm. CLICK HERE for a full list of discounts and deals from 2011!
Small Business Saturday
November 24, 2012 8:00 AM - November 24, 2012 6:00 PM
The 3rd Annual Small Business Saturday is a day dedicated to supporting small businesses on one of the busiest shopping weekend of the year. On November 26, we’re asking millions of Americans to shop small at their favorite local stores and help fuel the economy. When we all shop small, it will be huge. Visit www.smallbusinesssaturday.com for more information!
32nd Annual Christmas Stroll
December 01, 2012 4:30 PM - December 01, 2012 7:30 PM
On Saturday, December 1st from 4:30 to 7:30 PM join the Downtown Bozeman Association and our presenting sponsorsas we proudly present the 32nd Annual Christmas Stroll in Historic Downtown Bozeman.
Come kick-off the Holiday Season in Downtown Bozeman!! Join us for fun activities, great food, and fun. Bring the whole family to ride on the hay wagons, get your picture taken with Santa Claus, watch the lighting ceremony of the downtown decorations, check out the gingerbread house contest entries, sing Christmas carols, grab a bite to eat from one of over 35 non-profit food vendors or do some Christmas gift shopping. The Christmas Stroll is the place to find it all!
The Christmas Stroll is a free community event that is 100% supported by our business sponsors and the sales of our timeless button souvenirs. A list of button locations and an activity schedule will be available online in late fall of 2012.
Date Night
December 13, 2012 5:00 PM - December 13, 2012 10:00 PM
The 2nd of our 3-event series brings you a whole night dedicated to having a night out with your significant other or friends for a fun, stress-free evening of dining and holiday shopping in Downtown Bozeman! There will be specials and promotions at over 30 downtown retailers and restaurants! So, grab your hubby or some of your friends and come downtown for a fun holiday shopping experience!
**For more information on any of these Downtown Bozeman Association hosted events visit www.downtownbozeman.org.
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