Summer of ‘16 was everything we Montanans expected it to be and more—sunny, warm, and at times unpredictable. And though it seemed to come and go as quickly as always, residents and visitors alike took advantage of that short timespan with all the events and activities our area has to offer during the high season. Fall has since settled into Southwest Montana, but that doesn’t mean the fun is over!
Here’s a look at where you can catch some final outdoor events before the flakes begin to fall.
You may still want to err on the side of caution and bundle up! What better way to ring in the school year than with a little Bobcat pride? Montana State Athletics and Downtown Bozeman will host the
Homecoming Pep Rally & Bobcat Brewfest on Friday, September 23rd from 4:30–6:30pm at the corner of Main Street and Willson. In addition to school spirit-inducing pep rally in preparation of the Homecoming football game on Saturday, Sept. 24, the first Bobcat Brewfest featuring 25 local, regional, and national breweries will kick off the weekend.
The pep rally will begin at 6pm featuring MSU Head Coach Jeff Choate, along with the 2016 Bobcat captains, the Spirit of the West Marching Band, and MSU Spirit Squad. The pep rally is free and open to the public and will go on sun or snow. Tickets to the brewfest are$30. For more information visit www.downtownbozeman.org/.
The September Event returns to the streets of Manhattan, Saturday, September 24th at 4pm in conjunction with the 3rd Annual Heroes & Horses Benefit Raffle. The Main Street Block Party will feature a pig roast with food provided by Flying Fur Custom Meats, drinks provided by Dog Tag Brewing, Willie’s Distillery, and Outlaw Brewing (including FREE tastings), silent and live auctions, live music by Daniel Kosel & Acoustic Waterfall, and a kids’ festival featuring a live petting zoo, bouncy house, and face painting! Tickets to this event are $25 for adults. Kids 10 and under are admitted at no cost. Admission includes dinner, soft drink/water, two alcoholic beverages, and entry to all events. All proceeds directly support Heroes & Horses. For more information, please visit www.heroesandhorses.org/data/media-events/.
The 2016 Townsend Rotary Fall Fest will be held Friday, September 30th through Sunday, October 2nd. The popular festival is a collection of family-friendly events spread out over three days. The Fall Fest features great vendors selling outstanding food and products, an incredible lineup of musical entertainment, kids activities, veterans memorial, and one of Montana’s largest car shows. The Fall Fest is also highlighted by a Volunteer Fire Department-hosted pancake breakfast at Heritage Park. Finally, a Fall decoration contest for local businesses is put on by the Townsend Chamber of Commerce to give Main Street a festive touch during the festival weekend.
Admission to all Fall Fest events is FREE! For a complete schedule of events and further information, please visit www.townsendfallfest.com/. So get out there and soak up that last bit of warmth and support your community in the process! More information about these and other upcoming events can be can be found within this issue of The BoZone. •
