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Below find a list of events and activities in Missoula, Montana.
JANUARY 2008
01/26/08
Frost Fever 2008
Missoula
Frozen Frolic 5k at McCormick Park
FEBRUARY 2008
02/14/08-02/20/08
Big Sky Documentary Film Festival
Missoula 406-541-3456
Big Sky Documentary Film Festival showcases the best in documentary films from around the world. The festival attracts more than 10,000 people and screens up to 100 films during the week long event. All films are shown on Montana's largest movie screen at the historic Wilma Theater, downtown Missoula.
02/17/08-02/18/08
Northern Division Freestyle Competition
Missoula 800-728-2695
This annual event, sanctioned by the U.S.S.A., draws the best skiers in the area for moguls, freestyle competition and jumping.
02/23/08-02/24/08
Snowbowl Cup Gelande Championship
Missoula 800-728-2695
The Snowbowl Cup Gelande Championship features spectacular ski jumping of up to 200 feet using alpine equipment. The jumpers fly off a narrow drop between two cliffs just above the Grizzly chairlift. The event attracts national media as well as jumpers from all over the United States.
MARCH 2008
03/07/08-03/08/08
Snowboard Jam
Missoula 800-728-2695
Snowboard Jam consists of two days of events for snowboarders, including Giant Slalom, Slope Style Jam and the Monster Air contest. Cash purse and prizes. USSA-sanctioned.
03/30/08
North Dakota Downhill
Missoula 800-728-2695
The North Dakota Downhill is a speed and glide contest on the North Dakota Downhill trail. It is a fun laid-back event where wax choice can make the difference.
APRIL 2008
04/06/08
Run for the Trees
Missoula 406-721-7275
Celebrate Arbor Day at the annual Run for the Trees featuring a 5K fun run and 5K walk for all ages. Participants receive a long-sleeved t-shirt and a free seedling to plant. Gift certificates, door prizes and more! The course highlights the Ron MacDonald Riverfront Trail System.
04/25/08-04/26/08
Buddy DeFranco Jazz Festival
Missoula 406-243-5071
The University of Montana’s annual Buddy DeFranco Jazz Festival is a celebration of jazz performance and education. Buddy DeFranco, a part-time resident of Whitefish, is widely regarded as ‘the supreme virtuoso of (the clarinet) and an innovator who defies category and time’. (Ted Panken, Downbeat.
MAY 2008
05/04/08-05/06/08
Western Montana Wood Carvers Show
Missoula 406-251-4097
The Missoula area Wood Carvers sponsor the Western Montana Wood Carvers Show every spring at the Missoula County Fairgrounds. Registration is Friday from 3:00pm - 7:00pm. Public viewing is Saturday from 9:00am - 5:30pm and Sunday from 12:00pm to 4:00pm. The show is an exhibition of wood carvings.
05/04/08
Garden City Brewfest
Missoula 406-543-4238
The 15th Annual Garden City BrewFest, produced by the Missoula Downtown Association, promises to be an exciting and vibrant event slated for Saturday May 5 from 12-8pm in Caras Park. Admission to BrewFest is free, but those interested in tasting the beverages on tap there will be $5 for a 7-ounce.
05/10/08-05/17/08
International Wildlife Film Festival
Missoula 406-728-9380
The International Wildlife Film Festival is the premier venue for wildlife and natural history films and television programs from around the world. The 30th IWFF will bring hundreds of the leading filmmakers, broadcasters, and film industry people to Missoula, Montana to celebrate and showcase their work.
05/12/08-10/20/08
Missoula Farmers Market
Missoula 406-543-4238
Missoula Farmer's Market includes fresh local produce, baked goods and coffee provided by over 100 vendors in an outdoor setting. A cultural treat!
Open from mid-May to mid-October every Saturday from 8:30am - 12:00pm and in July and August, Tuesday evenings from 5:45 to 7:15pm.
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