Bitterroot Valley Chamber of Commerce

Drum Circle
2026-07-02 18:30 - 20:00 (America/Denver) | open-ended community art center, 201 Daly Ave., Hamilton, 59840
Jerry leads this casual drumming session in the studio (and Tom usually joins him!). A great way to release tension, have some fun, and gather with new friends.
No skill or experience necessary. Just a willingness to try! All manner of percussive instruments available.
No need to register, just show up/drop in, between 6:30-8:00pm.
$5-15 suggested donation.

Historic St. Mary's Mission Tours
2026-07-03 11:00 - 15:00, 2026-07-07 11:00 - 15:00, 2026-07-08 11:00 - 15:00, 2026-07-09 11:00 - 15:00, 2026-07-10 11:00 - 15:00, 2026-07-11 11:00 - 15:00, 2026-07-14 11:00 - 15:00 | Historic St. Mary’s Mission, 315 CHARLOS STREET, STEVENSVILLE, 59870
Join us for a guided tour at Historic St. Mary’s Mission and experience one of Montana’s most treasured historic sites. Learn about the Mission, Salish history and culture, and the stories of the Bitterroot Valley before Montana became a state.
Open Tuesday-Saturday 11:00 am – 3:00 pm – last tour at 2:00 pm

Artist’s Open Studio at Explore the ARTS
2026-07-06 12:00 - 15:00, 2026-07-13 12:00 - 15:00 | Explore the Arts, 701 Main St., Hamilton, 59840
Artists of all mediums are invited to create together in a supportive Community. Bring your supplies. $5 includes lunch

Radio Club KG7SPL meeting
2026-07-06 18:00 - 19:30
The Amateur Radio Club KG7SPL of the Corvallis American Legion Post #91 meets at 6pm, on the first Monday of the month, at the Corvallis Firehall on the Woodside Cutoff Road.
KG7SPL has a weekly radio net at 7pm, Wednesday, starting on 146.580 simplex and then on the club’s repeater located at 147.300 (DSC 703).
Each month the club conducts amateur radio testing, a “Fox Hunt” and a HF exercise here in the Bitterroot Valley.
Members participate in the Winter Field Day in January, ARRL Field Day in June, and Emergency Communications Training.
Every year KG7SPL provides radio coverage for the Corvallis Memorial Day Parade, the Darby Dog Derby, Robert’s Run and other local events.
The club has its own radio station and throughout the year holds “Get On The Air” radio nights.
For more information, please call club president Mike Nesbihal at 406-552-8696.

Mixed Media Mondays (with virtual option)
2026-07-06 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-07-13 18:00 - 20:00 | Open-Ended Expressive Arts Studio, 201 Daly Avenue, Hamilton, 59840
Your studio is open Monday nights! Mixed Media Mondays: a couple hours in your week dedicated to creating! Explore material and learn new techniques each week. Barb Lucas, artist, founder, and expressive arts facilitator, will be there to walk alongside you in your process (nudging you along, providing guidance with supplies, helping you tune in to yourself). NEW FOR 2026, SOUP PROVIDED EACH EVENING! 🥣
$20 each session. ALWAYS FREE FOR MEMBERS

Creative Connection for older adults (virtual option as well)
2026-07-06 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-07-13 18:00 - 20:00 | Open-Ended Expressive Arts Studio, 201 Daly Avenue, Hamilton, 59840
A peaceful space for creative exploration and community connection. PLUS delicious soup!
Every Monday night from 6-8pm. Guidance provided, along with all art supplies.
$20/session or become a member for steep discounts and special treats.
RSVP on our website.
WARNING: Creative expression may cause: Improved mood, decreased loneliness, increased mental flexibility, and even OUTRIGHT HAPPINESS!

American Legion Post #91 Fishing Club Open to All Veteran's and Their Families
2026-07-06 18:30 - 20:00 | Hamilton Masonic Lodge, 115 S. 3rd St., Hamilton, 59840, United States
Corvallis American Legion Post #91
Point of Contact: Doug Mason
406-546-4244
The Fishing Club of Corvallis American Legion Post #91 meets at 6:30 pm, on the first and third Monday of the month, at the Hamilton Masonic Lodge, at 115 South 3rd Street, Hamilton.
Open to all veterans and their families, The Post 91 Fishing Club is all about getting veterans out there and on the water.
During the winter months the club teaches an advanced flyrod building class which runs during the winter and early spring.
Also, during that time, fly tying is also taking place with instruction.
The fishing club provides all the equipment to tie flies.
There are several float trips planned for this year.
A few of the trips are overnight so veterans can camp and fish some of the best fishing around.
In the early summer, a trip to the Missouri is planned, which will entail a camping experience as well.
During the rest of the year, there are casting classes, and clinics to keep the new or old fisherman busy.
For more information, please call Chris Haxton at 406-531-2184.

AROUND THE ROOT with Dawn & Dominic
2026-07-07 09:00 - 09:30, 2026-07-14 09:00 - 09:30 | Social Media
Join Sapphire Lutheran Home’s Dominic Farrenkopf and Dawn Luedecke from the Bitterroot Valley Chamber of Commerce as they chat about local events, community stories, and the people who make the Bitterroot Valley shine. From festivals to fundraisers, if it’s happening in the valley, it’s happening Around the Root.
Join them LIVE on Facebook, Youtube, and Instagram.
Watch them later on: Facebook, Youtube, Instagram, Spotify,
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100069024465942
https://www.youtube.com/@BitterrootValleyChamber
https://www.instagram.com/bitterrootvalleychamber/
https://open.spotify.com/show/2pMkXG1hvq1hV7SXcrI0mh

YOGA
2026-07-07 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-07-14 09:00 - 10:00 | Open-Ended Expressive Arts Studio, 201 Daly Avenue, Hamilton, 59840
Vinyasa-style fitness flow yoga incorporating isometrics and other strength exercises into the poses. Yoga is a personal practice and we will be encouraged to go to our own edge, regardless of what anyone else in the class is doing. Every day, every body is different, so our practice will be unique to how we’re feeling on any given day. Classes will be challenging and fun and we will leave feeling better than when we arrived.

Tuesday at Twelve summer concert series
2026-07-07 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-07-14 12:00 - 13:00 | Ravalli County Museum, 205 Bedford Street, Hamilton, 59840
Free weekly concerts every Tuesday from noon to 1pm on the lawn of the Ravalli County Museum! Join us for a picnic lunch with your family, neighbors, and friends, with free popcorn for all! Bring a lawn chair and settle in for a variety of musical styles at no cost, thanks to our sponsors. Here’s the schedule:
June 9: Deep in the Weeds (Jazz)
June 16: Big Sky Mudflaps (Swing, Rock ‘n Roll)
June 23: The Pack Strings (Americana)
June 30: Andrea Harsell (Traditional singer/songwriter)
July 7: Son Montaña (Latin/salsa)
July 14:Phil Page (Cowboy & Western tradition)
July 21: Good Old Fashioned (Americana/traditional)
July 28: Tom Catmull & the Last Resort (Original)
Aug. 4: John Schiever & Jack Mauer (Folk, Bluegrass, Original)
Aug. 11: Bitterroot Community Band
Aug. 18: Russell Perri (Pop)
Concerts will move indoors in case of rain or unhealthy smoke.
Many thanks to our series sponsors: The Rapp Family Foundation, Downtown Hamilton Business Improvement District, Bitterroot Drug/Main Street Toys, Edward Jones/Willa Carr Lande, Ravalli County Federal Credit Union

Street Fair at O'Hara Commons
2026-07-08 16:00 - 18:00 | O’Hara Commons, 111 South 4th Street, Hamilton, M, 59840, United States
Join us in celebrating local food, music, and artisans!
Come down to the street fair on 4th street between Main and State. The street will be closed down and we will have over 30 vendors.

Wednesday Farmers Market at O'Hara
2026-07-08 16:00 - 18:00 | O’Hara Commons, 111 South 4th Street, Hamilton, M, 59840, United States
111 South 4th Street
Wednesdays June – September
4-6 PM
O’Hara Commons believes that one of the most effective ways to strengthen local food systems is through developing food-based programs and partnerships. Utilizing available resources, we can increase equitable access to local food through our Year-Round Farmers Market program.
​We host an in-person mid-week farmers market, from June – September, and transition to an online platform for the remainder of the year. These market opportunities serve over 65 local farmers, food producers, and thousands of Ravalli County households.
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We accept multiple payment methods, including SNAP, Double SNAP Dollars, and Senior Coupons.

North Valley Connections
2026-07-08 17:00 - 18:00
Monthly networking meet up in the North Bitterroot Valley. This event happens every second Wednesday of the month from 5-6pm at various locations.

Montana Knife Makers Association Show
2026-07-10 - 2026-07-11 | Ravalli County Fairgrounds, 100 Old Corvallis Rd, Hamilton, 59840, United States
Knife and accessory show

TOPHOUSE in concert
2026-07-10 17:30 - 22:00 | Daly Mansion, 251 Eastside Hwy, Hamilton, 59840
The BItterroot Performing Arts Council is proud to present TOPHOUSE – a made-in-Montana folk band – at their 5th annual summer concert series at the Daly Mansion. Many food trucks and a cash bar will be on site.

YOGA at Big Sky Lavender Farms
2026-07-11 09:00 - 10:00 | Big Sky Lavender Farms, 21845 5 Wounds Way, Florence, 59833
The 2026 season of YOGA @ Big Sky Lavender Farms is here!
Saturdays 9am
May 30th-Early October*
1 hr. All-levels Yoga class in the Lavender Field.
Bring a yoga mat/towel and water.
Dress comfortably to move your body and appropriate for the weather.
$15/person, Cash or Venmo.
Taught by Certified & Insured instructors:
Natalie Moses of Grounded Resources Yoga,
Andrea Buchanan of Cedar & Sage Herbals and Yoga
*No Class July 4th and; Hopefully the weather will cooperate and classes can continue into October- we will keep you posted later in the season regarding the last class date.

Art For Barks
2026-07-11 10:00 - 15:00 | Darby, MT
Art for Barks is a fine arts and crafts show, pet adoption and community information event. It will be held 10-3 in Darby’s Main City Park. We will also have a silent auction and raffle items as well as the staff from St Francis Pet Hospital available for questions. All proceeds from the auction and raffle benefit the St. Francis Fund in Darby. The St. Francis Fund is a community supported savings dedicated entirely to benefit pets (with families or without) that require medical care beyond their financial means.

LEE ROCKER of the STRAY CATS - in concert
2026-07-11 17:30 - 22:00 | Daly Mansion, 251 Eastside Hwy, Hamilton, 59840
The Bitterroot Performing Arts Council is proud to present LEE ROCKER of the STRAY CATS on Saturday July 11, 2026 on the grounds of the Daly Mansion. Gates open at 5:30 with food trucks and a cash bar. The opening act at 7 p.m. will be talented guitarist Marty Manous.
