AUGUST 27, 2024 AT 7:00 PM Drawing on the energy of a rock band and the Laurel Canyon songwriting of the ‘70s, The Lil Smokies have reimagined their approach to roots music on their third studio album Tornillo, named for the remote Texas town where the album was recorded. Formed in Missoula, Montana, The Lil Smokies have built a national [...]

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 [...]

Annual McIntosh Apple Day Join the Ravalli County Museum in celebration of the Bitter Root Apple Boom! This apple themed event is starts in the day and runs into the night. McIntosh Apple Day - 9am - 2pm Known as the Biggest Bake Sale Under the Big Sky, McIntosh Apple Day is a beloved festival event benefitting the Ravalli County [...]

OCTOBER 5, 2024 AT 8:00 PM Get ready for an unforgettable evening celebrating the 20th anniversary of Black Violin, the groundbreaking duo that has captivated audiences around the globe; harmoniously merging the sophistication of classical melodies with the rhythmic pulse of hip-hop. Experience the evolution of Black Violin from their humble beginnings to widespread acclaim with a show that promises [...]

OCTOBER 25, 2024 AT 8:00 PM It’s hard to imagine a band just coming into their own after 20 years of success, but that’s exactly what makes a true anomaly. GAELIC STORM, the multi-national Celtic music juggernaut grows stronger with each live performance, and as you can imagine, after two decades and over 2,000 shows, are a true force to be [...]

NOVEMBER 16, 2024 AT 8:00 PM James McMurtry was raised mostly in Leesburg, Virginia. He began performing in his teens, writing bits and pieces, and started performing his own songs at a downtown beer garden while studying at the University of Arizona in Tucson. After traveling to Alaska and playing a few gigs, he returned to Texas and his father’s [...]

Come to downtown Hamilton for the annual holiday tradition of lighting the community Christmas tree! Santa will be taking requests from children young and old. Enjoy caroling by Bitterroot A Capella Society, strolling the festive streets and stores and warm your hands over our cheery warming barrels while you make a s'more!

DECEMBER 14, 2024 AT 2:00 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 [...]

DECEMBER 14, 2024 AT 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 [...]

FEBRUARY 15, 2025 AT 8:00 PM With a flair for the wild and unexpected, the genre-defying trio, TAKE3, brings the refinement of a rigorous classical music background and infuses it with rock-star charisma. With training at the World’s top conservatories, TAKE3, created by violinist/vocalist Lindsay Deutsch (Yanni’s featured violin soloist), alongside cello and piano, are creating some of the most [...]

MARCH 8, 2025 AT 8:00 PM When virtuoso Irish playing jumps the pond running naked through the wide open fields of bluegrass/Americana, JigJam is born. Bluegrass and American Folk music originated from the group’s home, and now JigJam is here to take it back! JigJam made its Grand Ole Opry Debut in Nashville in March 2023 to critical acclaim receiving [...]

MARCH 15, 2025 AT 8:00 PM Chicago Tap Theatre is a vibrant dance company with a unique mission to preserve the quintessentially American dance form of tap and to take tap to the next level of creativity and innovation. The company stands apart from other dance companies by bridging the gap between tap and other forms of concert dance (such [...]

APRIL 12, 2025 AT 8:00 PM Award-winning blues, soul and Americana singer Shemekia Copeland possesses one of the most instantly recognizable and deeply soulful roots music voices of our time. She is beloved worldwide for the fearlessness, honesty and humor of her revelatory music, as well as for delivering each song she performs with unmatched passion. Copeland — winner of [...]

Get ready to dance under the Big Sky at the Darby Music Fest 2025 - where mountain views meet country grooves! Join us in beautiful Darby, Montana, on June 6th, 2025. Darby's Music Festival Starts at 2:00 PM.

There's a FREE party going on to celebrate our 20th Year showing at the Bitterroot River Inn. Join us June 6, 7 & 8!! Food, music, cash bar at the reception beginning at 5pm Friday evening. Deron Wade will be entertaining you as you peruse the work of all- Montana professional artists. Yáll come!!

Back-to-back days of bareback glory here in Darby, Montana June 7 & 8 @darbyxtremebareback brings the heat, the horses, and the high stakes  Oh yeah, and the after party? Get hype for the one & only @claredunnmusic  Purchase your tickets now at darbyrodeo.org! 

What is Bitter Root Day? Bitter Root Day is a festival centered on our state flower, the Bitter Root, and the Salish People. The Ravalli County Museum’s Annual Bitter Root Day Festival features arts, crafts and food vendors, live music, and a celebration of both the Bitterroot plant and the Salish People. We always invite members of the Salish Tribe to [...]

We are bringing the fun of Apple Night to spring! Join us for an evening of live music, food trucks and plenty of locally sourced hard apple cider (and hopefully beer as well!) on the Museum lawns. Gather your friends and family to welcome spring with delicious cider. Everyone is welcome, must be 21 years or older to drink ciders.

Alright, it’s time to get ready for the Bitterroot 50 Garage Sale! This is a huge event. It’s an amazing opportunity to sell the things you are not using or don’t need any longer and pass them on to someone who may use, need or treasure them. The word sustainability - meeting the needs of the present without compromising the [...]

New for 2025! A free, all-day music festival on Main Street in Hamilton. Experience live music and entertainment, shopping from local vendors, delicious food trucks and family-friendly activities.