Join us for Daly Days 2025, a cherished celebration of our town's heritage and community spirit! This annual event, held on the fourth weekend of July, offers a delightful mix of activities for all ages. Daly Days is a time-honored tradition that brings our community together to celebrate the legacy of Marcus Daly and the vibrant spirit of Hamilton. Whether [...]

Rev up your engines and join us for the Daly Days Car Show—a classic favorite during Hamilton’s summer celebration! Stroll through the Ravalli County Fairgrounds and admire an impressive lineup of vintage rides, muscle cars, and custom builds. Whether you're a gearhead or just love the nostalgia, this event is a crowd-pleaser for all ages.

The Bitterroot Brewfest in Hamilton, Montana, is a highly anticipated annual event that celebrates the vibrant craft beer scene in the region. Nestled in the scenic Bitterroot Valley, this brewfest attracts beer enthusiasts from near and far. With its picturesque setting and welcoming atmosphere, the Daly Mansion grounds provide the perfect backdrop for a day of indulging in delicious brews, [...]

In 1907, over 50 local dairymen formed a cooperative creamery in Stevensville, with manager John Howe establishing the creamery's "Gold Bar" butter and ice cream as one of the state's outstanding dairy products. When a fire gutted the creamery in June 1911, Howe told the community that if they could rebuild the business in 30 days, he would host the [...]

When Robert Leonardi was tragically killed on July 7, 2019 by an impaired driver on Golf Course Road, our community was devastated.  The Leonardi and Yoakum families have been an important part of our lives for decades.  Following Robert’s funeral, a community run was quickly organized and over 200 people participated to show their support.  Since that time, we have [...]

From their beginnings in mid-sixties Ohio as a group of friends playing cover tunes to the present-day unit featuring founding member/pedal-steel innovator John David Call, veteran bassist Mike Reilly, propulsive drummer Scott Thompson and guitar ace Donnie Clark, Pure Prairie League continues to embellish its rich 43-year history as one of country-rock’s pioneering forces. Their eponymous first album – featuring [...]

The BCGG is a fun family event with lots of exciting things to see and do for children of all ages! Kids 11 and under get FREE ADMISSION thanks to the generous support of Farmers State Bank. Highland & Irish Dance · Pipe Bands Continuous Live Music Concerts on Two Stages · Food and Local Beers and Mead Piping and [...]

This is our only full blown rodeo with Bareback, Saddle Bronc, Barrel Racing, Bulls, Team Roping, & SteerWrestling, Lady's Breakaway and Men's Tie Down Roping. It draws a large crowd and always has addedextras that are sure to please.We will hold the 3rd Annual Bitterroot Fire DepartmentTug-of-War. In the last two years we have raised over $40kfor the local fire [...]

Sapphire Lutheran Homes in Hamilton, Montana, will host a free performance of Henry V by Montana Shakespeare in the Parks on August 23 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. The event will take place on the large lawn of the Sapphire campus1

The Ravalli County Fair & Rockin’ RC Rodeo is held annually over Labor Day weekend.  This is the best Family Friendly Fair in Western Montana, and we are happy to offer all arena events, including nightly rodeos at no additional cost.  Parking is always free.  This event is the biggest annual event in Ravalli County, and the best way to [...]

The competitors are barrel racers, bareback riders, saddle bronc riders, and bull riders. The total overall contestant wins a 4-wheeler from this series!Kids 5 and under are free. In conjunction with the Broncs, Bulls, and Barrels, there will be a Kids Rodeo on September 20, 2025. All kids are welcome to enter.

Known as the Biggest Bake Sale Under the Big Sky, McIntosh Apple Day is a beloved festival event benefitting the Ravalli County Museum. Join us for arts, crafts and food vendors, live music, raffle, and a celebration of all things apple! Fresh McIntosh apples are used to create the apple pies, caramel apples, apple butter, apple fritters and apple cider [...]

Artists Along the Bitterroot Studio Tours & Art Sales happen twice a year. We hold our tours the first weekend of June and the third weekend in October. Studios and groups of artists are located all along the Bitterroot Valley from Lolo to Darby.

Halloween parade, Inflatable race, and trick-or-treating in downtown Hamilton. 4:30 KIDS TRICK OR TREAT ON MAIN 5:30 INFLATABLE RACE 6:30 Grown-up Ghouls after Party Bauder Homes Courtyard on N 4th St

All 3 floors of the Historic Daly Mansion will be bustling with local vendors from 10am-4pm on November 14th & 15th - selling homemade & handmade goods of all kinds! Pottery, jewelry, gourmet goodies, home decor & so much more!!! There’s sure to be something for everyone on your list!  

Mark O’Connor began his creative journey at the feet of American fiddling legend Benny Thomasson, and the iconic French jazz violinist Stéphane Grappelli. Today, he has melded these influences into a new American classical music and is perpetuating his vision of an American School of String Playing. Mr. O’Connor has won three Grammys, seven CMA awards and several national fiddle, [...]

Celebrate the magic of the season in Downtown Hamilton! Stroll the charming streets, shop for unique gifts from local businesses, and soak in the festive atmosphere. With twinkling lights, seasonal specials, and holiday cheer around every corner, Downtown Hamilton is your one-stop destination for Christmas shopping, family fun, and community spirit.

Celebrate Christmas in the country with the Stevensville Country Christmas & Parade of Lights.

Two Performances: 2:00 and 4:30 pm  The Missoula Symphony Orchestra has delivered unique, live symphonic music to Western Montana since 1954. Once again, this beloved cultural institution is extending its programming to the Bitterroot Valley in a special holiday concert presented by the Bitterroot Performing Arts Council. Come celebrate the holidays with the Missoula Symphony as they perform a program of classics specially chosen to complement [...]

The all-female sextet Las Guaracheras was born in 2017 in the city of Cali, Colombia, an initiative of the percussionists Laura Linares and Mónica Castro. As lovers of the son (“sound” in Spanish) and guaracha genres, they decided to form an instrumental group in which they could express all their intense musical feelings while, at the same time, preserving the essence [...]