Your Guide to Summer-July 2005
By Scott Poniewaz, 5-20-05
July
| 4 | Polebridge or Bigfork Fourth of July Take your pick, either of these towns near Glacier National Park make them the top picks for where to spend your day of Independence for celebration. Polebridge and Bigfork |
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| 8-10 | Bitterroot Valley Bluegrass Festival A nationally recognized family bluegrass festival. Camping and picking tucked into the Bitterroot and Sapphire Mountains. Hamilton |
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| 15-16 |
Supplemented by the Strawberry Festival on the 16th, the Bitterroot Valley converges on the town of Darby for logging competitions, watermelon eating contests and other festivities. Darby |
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| 28-30 |
Evel's hometown of Butte hosts its fourth annual tribute to the American daredevil, complete with motorcycles, parades and music. Butte.
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| 30-31 |
The U.S. Navy Blue Angels will highlight this year's airshow. If you've never seen them perform, you can't miss it. If you have seen them, you know you can't miss it. Many ground displays and flight shows are planned for the weekend as well. Kalispell |
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Another big event from the people that brought you Bonnaroo. This tour will bring Bonnaroo to you. Trey Anastasio, former Phish guitarist, and Ben Harper headline this act with others like Galactic and Jurassic 5 to add to the fun. The Gorge Ampitheatre, Quincy, Washington |
Ongoing Events
| Wednesdays after June 1 |
Take a long lunch break and soak up some sun this summer. Out to Lunch features many of Missoula's eateries and live music in Caras Park. 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Missoula |
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Thursdays after June 9 |
A great way to unwind after a day of work. Bring out family and friends for music, beer, food and family activities on the Clark Fork in Caras Park. 5:30-8:30 p.m. Missoula |
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| Saturday's throughout the Summer |
Get out and enjoy your Saturday mornings by gathering fresh produce and supporting local farmers. By the X's downtown from 9 a.m-noon. Also check out the arts and crafts fair down the street on East Pine. Missoula |
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| First Friday of each month |
Missoula has a strong art community, so why not wander the downtown area galleries, which offer new art exhibits on the first friday of each month beginning from 5-8 p.m. Many galleries offer food and wine as an addded bonus. Missoula |
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