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The allure of Montana lies in the beauty and awe of the landscape and its natural wonders, which stand alone as vacation destinations. But, the scenic roads, mountain vistas and wide open spaces happen to be enriched with thriving communities brimming with arts and culture like farmers markets, brew festivals and whitewater festivals, live music, performing arts and First Nation celebrations. If you can, plan your trip around one of Western Montana’s extraordinary events, and if you’re having trouble narrowing it down, check out our communities page or give us a call. Our travel specialists would love to help you plan your trip.

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May 2026

May 1st

Montana Gravel Challenge

May 1st at 8:00 AM

18450 Six mile road Huson, MT

Categories: Sports/Recreation, General, Outdoor Recreation

May 2nd

Montana Gravel Challenge

May 2nd at 8:00 AM

18450 Six mile road Huson, MT

Categories: Sports/Recreation, General, Outdoor Recreation

May 3rd

Montana Gravel Challenge

May 3rd at 8:00 AM

18450 Six mile road Huson, MT

Categories: Sports/Recreation, General, Outdoor Recreation

May 6th

Old Time Cider Jam W/ Old Time Lake Missoula

May 6th at 6:00 PM

Western Cider 501 California St Missoula, MT

Categories: Dance, Food/Drink, Music/Concerts, General, Pop ups, 21+

May 8th

2026 Montana Spartan Trifecta Weekend

May 8th All Day

Wrangler Springs Ranch 6850 Hwy 35 Bigfork, MT

Categories: Sports/Recreation, General, Outdoor Recreation, Competition, Run/race

May 9th

5k Fun Run x Bias Brewing

May 9th at 11:00 AM

Bias Brewing 412 South Main Street Kalispell, MT

Categories: Food/Drink, General, Outdoor Recreation, Run/race, Family Friendly

May 13th

Slow Jam w/ Lake Missoula Old Time

May 13th at 6:00 PM

Longstaff House 601 Longstaff St Missoula, MT

Categories: Arts/Culture, Music/Concerts, General, Family Friendly

May 16th

Garden City Gravel

May 16th at 7:00 AM

18450 Six mile road Huson, MT

Categories: Sports/Recreation, General, Biking, Outdoor Recreation, Run/race

May 20th

Missoula MTB Bike League Race

May 20th at 5:15 PM

Marshall Mountain 5250 Marshall Canyon Road Missoula, MT

Categories: Sports/Recreation, General, Biking, Outdoor Recreation, Run/race

May 20th

Old Time Cider Jam W/ Old Time Lake Missoula

May 20th at 6:00 PM

Western Cider 501 California St Missoula, MT

Categories: Dance, Food/Drink, Music/Concerts, General, Pop ups, 21+

May 22nd

Michael Harrison presents Ventastic

May 22nd at 7:30 PM

Whitefish Theater Company 1 Central Avenue Whitefish, MT

Categories: Arts/Culture, General

May 27th

Missoula MTB Bike League Race

May 27th at 5:15 PM

Marshall Mountain 5250 Marshall Canyon Road Missoula, MT

Categories: Sports/Recreation, General, Biking, Outdoor Recreation, Run/race

May 30th

Grand Finale: “Resurrection” Symphony - Mahler 2

May 30th at 7:30 PM

Wachholz College Center 795 Grandview Drive Kalispell, MT

Categories: Arts/Culture, Dance, Music/Concerts, Theatre/Film, General

May 30th

Homesteader 6hr MTB - MT Off Road Cup #2

May 30th at 7:30 AM

Marshall Mountain 5250 Marshall Canyon Rd Missoula, MT

Categories: Sports/Recreation, General, Biking, Outdoor Recreation, Run/race

May 31st

Grand Finale: “Resurrection” Symphony - Mahler 2

May 31st at 3:00 PM

Wachholz College Center 795 Grandview Drive Kalispell, MT

Categories: Arts/Culture, Dance, Music/Concerts, Theatre/Film, General

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