Weekend Rundown

It's the last weekend in July, it's been hotter than average but that hasn't stopped events from happening. This weekend is no exception and we have them all in one convenient place for you to find them.

Friday, July 30th

Great Harvest is Raising Dough! Swing by the Great Harvest in Dillon, MT, July 28 - 30 from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.! The sales will benefit the Beaverhead EMS.

Come by and meet our new bakery owners here for training. We are featuring our BBQ Chicken Melt, Popeye Bread and Burger Buns, Cheddar Garlic Jalapeno Bread and Burger Buns, Rhubarb Streusel Teacakes & Muffins, Salted Caramel Cookies, Lemon Bars, and all your favorites!

We will be offering our full sandwich lineup. This month's special is the BBQ Chicken Melt sandwich. You can now order the full menu online. https://www.opendining.net/menu/5e18f65e4f5ee963157b23e4... CURBSIDE PICKUP IS AVAILABLE

Tuten Brothers, Freestyle Motocross, Fights Brawls and Kickstart days, a 2-Day Festival fueled by some of the hottest Motocross/Nitro Circus riders from around the country line up includes Levi Renz, Adam Jones, Jarryd McNeil, Anthony Murray, Dereck Beckering, Javier Villegas. Main show starts at 5:30 p.m Friday & Saturday!

Friday Night, Butte Montana will host its first ever Bare Knuckle Boxing Event: which will Feature some of Montana best boxers Timmy Mason Helena MT VS Chris Barnes Tulsa, OK. Also legend and icon Tony Lopez whose beat some of top UFC fighters from around the world will be showcasing on this blockbuster card.

Saturday Night Headlining will be Levi Renz Rzr Flip and Live Concert performed by Tuten Brothers from Athens, GA.

There will be entertainment booths, and food vendors throughout the day for this family friendly event.

Dan Henry Live Starts at 5 Pm The Star Bakery. Montana Native Dan Henry is a Singer/Songwriter with a unique vocal style coupled with acoustic guitar and bluesy harmonica. Dan spends the majority of his time traveling a solo act but also take the stage with his 3-piece band on special occasions.

LIVE MUSIC w/ Taylor Bayne Starts at 5 PM Come to Willie's Tasting Room, grab a drink, and listen to some tunes from Talor Bayne.

Katie Hall Rocky's Roadhouse starts at 6PM Don't miss Sheridan's own Katie Hall. Come out for some fabulous food and music!

Dual Tap Takeover at the Bale of Hay Saloon 6PM at Bale of Hay Saloon

Sheridan Days 2021 We are celebrating our wonderful community July 29 - August 1, 2021. Please join us in all of our various festivities!

Owl Pellet Investigation What's in that poo? While pellets aren't actually scat, they do tell scientists what critters the owl has been munching on! Join the Montana Outdoor Science School (MOSS) to dissect an owl pellet and try to put the skeleton back together!

This is the tenth presentation in Lewis & Clark Caverns State Park’s annual Friday Summer Speakers Series, which introduces a new speaker each Friday at 8 p.m. throughout the summer.

About the speaker: Leaving the mossy, old-growth forests of Washington behind, Britney Gitch has called the Valley of Flowers her home since 2013. Since then, she has graduated from MSU with a bachelors's and master's degree in history of the American West. Her favorite part of Montana, however, comes from her time working with Montana Outdoor Science School. She began volunteering in 2015, then worked as an instructor, and now holds the role of Program Director. In her free time, you will find Britney hunting, backpacking, finding interesting rocks in the river, or playing with doggos.

Saturday, July 31st

Madison Valley Arts Festival 2021 Saturday July 31, 2021. 10am -5pm.

The Ennis Arts Association will hold its 25th Annual Madison Valley Arts Festival Saturday, July 31. This fun, free event will take place from 10 am to 5 pm in beautiful Peter T.’s Park on Main Street in Ennis. In addition to the 54 juried artist booths, there will be live entertainment by the Tune Tanglers, delicious food from the Lil Hogpit, free rock painting for the kids and an art raffle.Please share this event post and invite your friends. Thank you! And see you there! Be sure to check out the event discussion page here to see samples of the amazing art that will be at the festival.

Ruby Valley Street Iron Car Show and Lunch Registration at 8:30 AM cruise through town at 3 PM

Jackpine Savages Summer Fun Run Registration Wise River Club 9-11 AM Hands must be back at club by 5 PM. Free BBQ for participants from 4-6 PM. Awards for top 5 places at 6 PM.

Scholarship Scramble The Annual Montana Western Bulldog Scholarship Scramble will be held on Saturday, July 31st with the Calcutta and dinner to be held Friday, July 30th. Not only is this a great golf tournament and tons of fun, but funds raised from the event help provide a bright future for UMW student athlete.

Will Williams Willy James LIVE Live music at The Star Restaurant starts at 5 PM.

Music by The Best of Bannack Starts at 6 PM Come listen to music and dance the night away at Bannack. The dance will take place in the group use pavilion.

Montana Exit @ Sheridan Days: July 31, 2021, 7-10PM Join Montana Exit for live music at Sheridan Days performing right on main street. Country, rock, blues. July 31, 2021 7-10PM. See you there!

Live Music at the Bale Of Hay Saloon Join us at the Bale of Hay for live music, spirits, and food. Left For Dead is a fiddle and banjo duo that plays an exciting array of Old Time, Folk, and Country Genres. Together they take you on an exciting journey of familiar and some not so familiar tunes with roots reaching back as far as the 1700’s and up to the present. Come out and sing along with some old favorites while you enjoy an ale, a spirit of your choice, and/or some delicious food.

As always if you have a weekend event you would like included in future Weekend Rundowns please email us at southwesternmtnews@gmail.com. Have a good weekend Southwestern Montana.