Community Events
2020 Events for Bitterroot Valley:
JANUARY
Ravalli County Museum Ernst Peterson Photograph Montana contest. Call 363-3338 for more information.
JANUARY 11
Bitterroot Stockgrowers Association Ag Expo and Banquet at the First Interstate Center in Hamilton. 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. Call 363-3411 for more information.
JANUARY 17
Bitterroot Stockgrowers Ag Expo and Banquet at the First Interstate Center. 363-3411
JANUARY 18
Bitterroot Firearm Frenzy Montana Ducks Unlimited at RC Fairgrounds. 363-3411
JANUARY 25
Robert Burns Dinner – Join us January 25th, for a fantastic evening of fine food, fellowship, and entertainment to celebrate Scotland’s most famous poet Robert Burns. At the Pastoral Life Center of St Francis Catholic Church, Hamilton MT.
Formal plated dinner will be catered by The Mission Bistro, a “No-Host” bar will be available, and sit back and enjoy the poetry, dancing, singing, music, and toasts all in honor of Rabbie.
Doors open at 6 and the festivities start at 7pm.
Tickets are $60 per person and available on the website only. Please go to http://www.bcgg.com for tickets and more info or email bitterrootcelticsociety@outlook.com
JANUARY 26
Bitter Root Water Forum is hosting Brews for the Bitterroot Sunday, January 26 from 4:00 to 8:00 pm at Bitter Root Brewery. Contact Grace at 375-2272.
JANUARY 28
Bitterroot College Spring 2020 Pickleball at the First Interstate Center from 12:00 to 5:00 pm. Call 375-0100.
JANUARY 31-FEBRUARY 1
BBIA Home & Ranch Expo at the First Interstate Center from 4:00 – 7:00 pm Call 375-9411 for more information,
FEBRUARY
FEBRUARY 7
Hamilton Christian Academy presents an evening of fine arts. Enjoy student art and music as well as the talents of community members. Entry is free of charge. It will be held Friday, February 7 from 6:30 to 8:30 pm at the Assembly of God Church, 601 W. Main in Hamilton. Light refreshments will be provided.
FEBRUARY 8
Bitterroot Valley Chamber of Commerce Annual Awards Banquet at First Interstate Building. 5:30 – 9:30 – Call 363-2400. Live and Silent Auction and raffle. This year’s theme is Mardi Gras!!!!!
FEBRUARY 14-16, 21-23, 28-29
Hamilton Playhouse presents “Mary Poppins” Feb. 14-16, 21-23, 28-20 and March 1, at 100 Ricketts Road in Hamilton. Friday and Saturdays at 8:00 pm, Sundays at 2:00 pm. Call 375-9050 for more information or email boxoffice@hamiltonplayers.com
FEBRUARY 15
9th Annual Cowboy Ball at First Interstate Center. Call 363-3411. Beginning at 5:30 pm. No host dinner – no host bar. Live & Silent Auction, Raffles, Calf Pie Bingo, games, Music and lots of fun!
FEBRUARY 22
RC Fish and Wildlife Association Benefit for Wildlife beginning at 4:30 pm.
FEBRUARY 29-MARCH 1
Solid Rock Baptist Church Family Outdoor Banquet at the First Interstate Center.
MARCH
DALY MANSION SPEAKERS SERIES WILL BE HELD ON SATURDAYS IN MARCH Call 363-6004 Ext. 2 or www.dalymansion.org for more information.
MARCH 1
Hamilton Playhouse presents “Mary Poppins” March 1, at 100 Ricketts Road in Hamilton. Friday and Saturdays at 8:00 pm, Sundays at 2:00 pm. Call 375-9050 for more information or email boxoffice@hamiltonplayers.com
MARCH 7
NRA Fundraiser at the First Interstate Center in Hamilton
MARCH 7
Daly Mansion presents their Roaring 20’s Gala Event at the Daly Mansion. Call 363-6004 2# or www.dalymansion.org for more information.
MARCH 14
Linda Massa Youth Home – Bitterroot’s Finest Hour Annual Gala at the First Interstate Center.
MARCH 20-22
The Bitter Root Back Country Horsemen is hosting the Back Country Horsemen of Montana State Convention on March 20-22, 2020. It will be held at the First Interstate Building, Ravalli County Fairgrounds. The public is welcome to visit vendors at the convention. Contact person: Christy Schram-Duggan, (406) 360-5947.
MARCH 28
Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Banquet at the First Interstate Center beginning at 4:00 pm
APRIL
APRIL 10-11, 17-19, AND 24-26
Hamilton Playhouse presents “Clue on Stage” APRIL 10-11, 17-19, and 24-26, at 100 Ricketts Road in Hamilton. Friday and Saturdays at 8:00 pm, Sundays at 2:00 pm. Call 375-9050 for more information or email boxoffice@hamiltonplayers.com
APRIL 12
Eagles Easter Egg Hunt at the Ravalli County Fairgrounds beginning at 1:00 pm Call 363-3411
APRIL 18
RC Republican Central Committee Banquet at the First Interstate Center. Call 961-6935
APRIL 25
4-H Carnival at the First Interstate Center.
MAY
MAY 1
406 Consignary Sale at the RC Fairgrounds
MAY 1
4th Grade Farm Fair at the RC Fairgrounds
MAY 2
Antique and Collectibles Auction at the RC Museum beginning at 9:00 am. For more information call 363-3338 or go to www.museum@ravallimuseum.org
MAY 9
Daly Mansion’s Annual Mother’s Day Tea. Call 363-6003 ext 2 or www.dalymansion.org for more information.
MAY 16
Daly Mansion is now open for the season Monday through Sunday. Walk in tours 11 am to 3 pm. Call 363- 6004 or www.dalymansion.org for more information.
MAY 16-17
Bitterroot Gem and Mineral Show at the First Interstate Center.
MAY 23-24
My Kids Closet Consignment Sale at the RC Fairgrounds.
JUNE
JUNE 12, 13, 14
Montana Professional Artists Association 16th Annual Art Show & Sale at the Bitterroot River Inn in Hamilton. Contact Mari Bolen 406-360-3936 or www.montanaprofessionalartistsassoc.com
JUNE 12-14, 19-21 AND 26-28
Hamilton Playhouse presents “Crazy for You” JUNE 12-14, 19-21 and 26-28, at 100 Ricketts Road in Hamilton. Friday and Saturdays at 8:00 pm, Sundays at 2:00 pm. Call 375-9050 for more information or email boxoffice@hamiltonplayers.com
JUNE 13
American Cancer Society Relay for Life at the RC Fairgrounds
JUNE 13
40th Annual Bitter Root Day at the Ravalli County Museum from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. For more information call 363-3338 or www.museum@ravallimuseum.org
JUNE 20
Bitterroot Dairy Goat Association 4th Annual ADGA Show at 7 at the RC Fairgrounds
JUNE 27
All day 50 Mile Garage Sale. For more information call 363-3338 or www.museum.ravallimuseum.org
JULY
JULY 23
Daly Mansion will host Community Band Concert at the Daly Mansion at 7:00 pm. Call 363-6004 ext. 2 or www.dalymansion.org for more information.
JULY 24, 25, 26
Annual Hardtime Bluegrass Festival with performing bands, band contest, awards and lots of jamming. Call 821-3777 for more information or www.hardtimesbluegrass.com
JULY 24-25
Daly Days in Hamilton – Hamilton Downtown Association host their Annual Daly Days in Downtown Hamilton. Music, vendors, food, crafts, store sales, street dance, beer garden, fun and games for the whole family to enjoy. Call 360-9124 or go to www.hamiltondowntownassociation.org for more information.
JULY 25
Bitter Root Arts Guild presents Art In The Park from 3-5 pm at the Legion Park, 200 Block 2nd Street in Hamilton.Hours 9-5- Bitterrootartsguild@gmail.com for more information or 406-381-3240
JULY 25
Daly Days at the Daly Mansion. Call 363-6004 ext. 2 or www.dalymansion.org for more information.
JULY 25
Annual Chamber’s Micro Brew Festival on Bedford Street, by the Legion Park. 10:00 to 3:00 pm. Music, food, and lots and lots of microbrews, wines and cider. Call 363-2400 for more information.
July 25
Annual Chamber Microbrew Festival. Time: from 3:00 pm to 10:00 pm
AUGUST
AUGUST 1
Round Up at Riverside will be held at Daly Mansion. Call 363-6004 ext. 2 or www.dalymansion.org for more information.
AUGUST 7-8
108th Annual Creamery Picnic in Stevensville, presented by the Stevensville Civic Club. For more information www.creamerypicnic.com
AUGUST 7-9, 14-16 AND 21-23
Hamilton Playhouse presents “Steel Magnolias” AUGUST 7-9, 14-16 and 21-23, at 100 Ricketts Road in Hamilton. Friday and Saturdays at 8:00 pm, Sundays at 2:00 pm. Call 375-9050 for more information or email boxoffice@hamiltonplayers.com
AUGUST 15-16
Bitterroot Celtic Festival will be held at the Daly Mansion. Go to www.bcgg.org for more information regarding this event.
AUGUST 22
Bitterrodders Car Show will be held at the Daly Mansion. Call 363-6004 ext. 2 for more information or www.dalymansion.org
AUGUST 28
Daly Mansion will have a food booth at the RC Fair, Spuds R-Us. Call 363-6004 ext. 2 or go to www.dalymansion.org for more information.
SEPTEMBER
SEPTEMBER 11, 12, 13
Montana Professional Artists Association Art Show & Sale at the Hilton Garden Inn in Missoula. Contact Mari Bolen 406-360-3936 or www.montanaprofessionalartistsassoc.com
OCTOBER
OCTOBER 3 last day of walk-in tours at the Daly Mansion.
OCTOBER 3
41st Annual Apple Day Festival at the Ravalli County Museum, beginning at 9:00 am. Call 363-3338 or www.museum@ravallimuseum.org
OCTOBER 8-10
Murder Mystery at the Daly Mansion. Go to www.hamiltonplayers.com for more information regarding this event.
OCTOBER 17
Ghost Tours and Paranormal Investigation at the Ravalli County Museum beginning at 10:00 pm. Call 363-3888 or www.museum@ravallimuseum.org
OCTOBER 23-24
Daly Mansion will host their annual Haunted Hayrides. Call 363-6004 ext. 2 or go to www.dalymansion.org for more information regarding this event.
OCTOBER 24
Ghost Tours and Paranormal Investigation at the Ravalli Ravalli County Museum beginning at 10:00 pm. Call 363-3888 or www.museum@ravallimuseum.org
OCTOBER 31
Ghost Tours and Paranormal Investigation at the Ravalli Ravalli County Museum beginning at 10:00 pm. Call 363-3888 or www.museum@ravallimuseum.org
NOVEMBER
NOVEMBER 6-7
Daly Mansion hosts their annual Holly Jolly Craft Show at the Daly Mansion. Call 363-6004 ext. 2 or go to www.dalymansion.org for more information.
NOVEMBER 9
Veterans Day Observance at the Ravalli County Museum at 2:00 pm. Call 363-3338 or www.museum@ravallimuseum.org
DECEMBER
DECEMBER 5
Daly Mansion presents Playhouse Dinner Theater. Call 363-6004 ext. 2 or www.dalymansion.org for more information.
DECEMBER 19
Daly Mansion will have their Community Christmas Party on Saturday, Dec. 19 from 11 am to 3 pm. Call 363-6004 ext. 2 or www.dalymansion.com