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September
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Lewistown-1st Saturday following Labor Day P.O. Box 818, Lewistown, MT 59457 406-538-5436 Fax 406-538-5437 | |
| Lewistown celebrates its title as the "Chokecherry Capital of Montana," with a pancake breakfast, 5k and 1k races, pit-spitting contest, arts and crafts and "The Taste of Lewistown," a creekside gathering of local restauranteurs. The day comes to a close with the Chokecherry Ball. | ||
The Chokecherry Festival
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Dillon-Labor Day weekend Dillon Jaycees P.O. Box 334, Dillon, MT 59725 406-683-5771 | |
| Billed as "Montana's Biggest Weekend," this PRCA rodeo on Sunday and Monday also features top-name Monday evening entertainment. Past performers include George Strait, the Oak Ridge Boys, Vince Gill, Eddie Rabbit, Charlie Pride and more. Included is the Miss Rodeo Montana contest, a parade and free barbecue after the rodeo on Sunday for rodeo ticket holders. Night life in Dillon on this weekend could be a scene out of the Old West. Admission charged. | ||
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Kalispell, Mid-September Flathead Convention & Visitor Association 15 Depot Park, Kalispell, MT 59901 800-543-3105 or 406-756-9091 | |
 The festival
features 20-30 hot air balloons from around the country and Canada. Balloon
launches and a delicious pancake breakfast both Saturday and Sunday morning.
A launch, skydivers, balloon glow-off, and mouthwatering barbecue accompanied
by live entertainment Saturday evening. Check out the county fair with arts
and crafts, carnival games and activities, food concessions and lots of
music. | ||
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Great Falls-Labor Day weekend c/o Don West P.O. Box 856, Helena, MT 59624 406-449-7969 or 800-851-9980 | |
| Four days and nights of exciting Ragtime and Dixieland music performed by bands from Montana and throughout the country and Canada. Listening, dancing, Jazz Mass at St. Ann's Cathedra, gospel service. Costume contest and umbrella parade. | ||
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Havre-3rd weekend in September Havre Chamber of Commerce Box 308, Havre, MT 59501 406-265-4383 | |
| A Saturday filled with activities including a parade, craft show, art show, pet and doll parade, country poet gathering, quilt show, doll show, bed race, old car show and a dance. Sunday, in the park, enjoy live local entertainment, pie social, barbecue and games for the kids. | ||
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Laurel-4th week in September Laurel Chamber of Commerce P.O. Box 395, Laurel, MT 59044 406-628-8105 | |
| Two-day authentic Oktoberfest celebration. Activities include a parade, a pageant featuring actors depicting the old German lifestyle in plays and singing, hours of dancing and entertainment, festhalle, bierstube and food booths. There is plenty of parking for buses in the high school parking lot, where the plays, food and bierstube are located. Admission charged for some events. | ||
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Libby-2nd weekend in September P.O. Box 791, Libby, MT 59923 406-293-8573 or 406-293-4124 | |
| Three days of authentic Scandinavian food, crafts and music against a background of golden autumn leaves, rugged mountains, forest, lakes and streams in northwest Montana. Juried craft show, quilt show, parade, food booths and continuous free entertainment. Admission charged for meals, melodrama and some featured entertainment events. | ||
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Whitefish-2nd week in September Whitefish Chamber of Commerce P.O. Box 1120, Whitefish, MT 59937 406-862-3501 Fax 406-862-9494 | |
| Over twenty different sports events combine with a culinary extravaganza: an open air festival featuring tastes from nearly two dozen food and beverage crafters. Live entertainment provides the backdrop for this food fantasy. Sports events run the gamut from bicycling to softball. Fee charged for dinner ticket. | ||
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Culbertson-4th weekend in September c/o Rodney M. Iverson P.O. Box 168, Culbertson, MT 59218 406-787-5265 | |
| Two-day celebration and antique show featuring contests, music jamboree, antique exhibit and largest display of old-time tractors and farm equipment in the Northwest. Admission charged. | ||
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Best Western Outlaw Inn, Kalispell-Early September 1701 US 93 S, Kalispell, MT 59901 406-755-6100 | |
| Original art with over 50 exhibiting artists. Saturday auction preceded by quick draw demonstrations. | ||
October
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Kalispell-4th weekend in October c/o Lynn Redfield P.O. Box 1041, Kalispell, MT 59903 406-755-2166 | |
| The Conrad Mansion is decorated inside and out for Christmas and 50 Flathead Valley artists and craftspeople set up shop to sell their Made in Montana merchandise. Live entertainment and baked goods are also featured. The highlight of the bazaar is the two-story Christmas tree decorated with Victorian ornaments. Admission charged. | ||
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Kalispell-Early to mid-October Glacier Jazz Stampede P.O. Box 9524, Kalispell, MT 59904 406-862-3814 | |
| A smorgasbord of jazz featuring Dixieland, Ragtime, Swing, Modern Big Band, Latin, Zydeco and more! The festival is held at Kalispell's finest venues. Come and hear some of the best jazz artists in the west and enjoy the majestic scenery of the Flathead Valley! | ||
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Billings-October 11-18, 1997; October 10-17, 1998 P.O. Box 1981, Billings, MT 59103 406-256-2495 | |
| A week-long celebration of Western tradition. This international event combines five big performances of professional rodeo with the annual trade show, livestock shows, sales and entertainment. From the gentle giants of draft horse show, to the elegance of llamas, to the skilled working cattle dog competitions, the NILE Stock Show and Rodeo offers fun, entertainment and business each October. Group ticket packages available by contacting NILE. | ||
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Bigfork-Mid-October on a Saturday c/o Elna Darrow P.O. Box 400, Bigfork, MT 59911 406-837-4848 Fax 406-837-6730 | |
| When the tamarack trees have turned golden, it's time for Bigfork to celebrate the harvest at the one-day Tamarack Time! festival. Scarecrow contest, raptor demo. A myriad of local home-prepared recipes are exhibited on the street downtown for sampling. $3 tasting fee. | ||
November
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Anaconda-Friday after Thanksgiving Anaconda Chamber of Commerce 306 E. Park St., Anaconda, MT 59711 406-563-2400 (Phone/Fax) | |
| The evening begins with Anaconda's annual tree lighting ceremony at the Kennedy Commons. Santa leads the children's parade to the Visitors Center in downtown Anaconda where the children receive free candy and hot chocolate. The local merchants sponsor a live mannequin contest and prize giveaways. | ||
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Helena-Mid-November to mid-December For viewing information: Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks 1420 E. 6th Ave., P.O. Box 200701 Helena, MT 59620-0701 406-444-1276 or 406-444-3750 Fax 406-444-4952 | |
| Migrating bald eagles stop each fall to feed on spawning salmon in the Missouri River. Populations reach more than 250 eagles along a short stretch of river and include both immature and mature eagles. | ||
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Anaconda-late November City Hall Center 401 E. Commercial, Anaconda, MT 59711 406-563-2422 | |
| A fall holiday festival held annually. Sponsored by Copper Village Museum and Art Center; 30 arts and crafts booths; homemade soups, breads and baked goods. | ||
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Missoula-Thanksgiving through Christmas weekend Downtown Association 101 E. Main St., Missoula, MT 59801 406-543-4238 | |
| Renaissance Fair features artists and craftspeople from four states and entertainment at the Holiday Inn Missoula Parkside. Other Missoula events include Holiday Stroll, Santa's Arrival downtown, Holiday Fashion Show and First Night Missoula, a New Year's Eve celebration. | ||
December
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Butte-mid-December Copper King Mansion 219 W. Granite St., Butte, MT 59701 406-782-7580 | |
| Celebrate the yuletide season in the beautifully decorated Copper King Mansion. Have your Christmas party in one of the banquet rooms at the Copper King Mansion. Make reservations early. A year-round bed and breakfast certified by the Montana Bed and Breakfast Association. | ||
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Big Sky-Dec. 24 and Dec. 31 Big Sky Ski and Summer Resort #1 Lone Mountain Trail P.O. Box 160001, Big Sky, MT 59716 406-995-5000 or 800-548-4486 Fax 406-995-5001 | |
| Join Santa and lots of his volunteer elves as they wind their way down the ski hill bearing torches for onlookers to enjoy. When Santa arrives at the bottom of the hill, he'll be bearing treats for all the kids. On New Year's Eve, two balls take place, one in the Missouri Ballroom, the other at the Whiskey Jack. Both feature beautiful big dinners and live music to dance away until the wee hours. At midnight, watch over the hill for big fireworks display. | ||
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Helena-Early December c/o Susan Near Montana Historical Society 225 N. Roberts, P.O. Box 201201 Helena, MT 59620-1201 406-444-2694 Fax 406-444-2696 | |
| Each year the mansion, located at 304 N. Ewing, is decorated with authentic holiday decorations to historically depict a year or period in Montana history. In addition, four historic homes in Helena are decorated and opened to the public. Admission charged. Proceeds benefit mansion restoration projects. | ||
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Whitefish-2nd Friday in December Whitefish Chamber of Commerce P.O. Box 1120, Whitefish, MT 59937 406-862-3501 Fax 406-862-9494 | |
| An evening of old fashioned cheer. Enjoy the holiday ambience of charming Central Avenue, sleigh rides, chestnuts roasting on an open fire, and Christmas carolling. | ||
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