Billings Events

Annual Events

Address: N 28th, from 1st Ave to 3rd Ave, Billings, MT 59101 Category: Fair / Festival - Holiday / Seasonal Dates: June 13, 2009 User rating:      (Rate It!)    |    Add to a Suitcase

This annual downtown Billings event kicks off with a pancake breakfast and boasts a great lineup of music, food, arts, and crafts. Former performers at the jazz concert have included Kevin Eubanks of "The Tonight Show."

Address: Poly Dr and 13th St W, Veteran's Park, Billings, MT 59101 Category: Fair / Festival - Arts / Crafts Dates: July 18 - July 19, 2009 User rating:      (Rate It!)    |    Add to a Suitcase

Enjoy the finest in regional arts, crafts, and music at the Summerfair festival, which is held in mid-July. Of particular interest is the pottery and photography exhibits. A broad range of food is served, along with a wide variety of children's events. Proceeds benefit the Yellowstone Art Museum.

Address: 640 19th St W, Amend Park, Billings, MT 59102 Dates: July 23 - July 26, 2009 User rating:      (Rate It!)    |    Add to a Suitcase

The skies come alive with a host of international hot-air balloon enthusiasts during this mid-July balloon festival. Festivities get underway with a parade and barbecue, and continue with an arts and crafts show, food stalls, a sharp-shooting exhibition, concessions, rides, games, military displays, and an awards...

Address: Interstate 94, exit 23, Pompeys Pillar National Monument, Billings, MT 59107 Dates: July 25 - July 26, 2009 User rating:      (Rate It!)    |    Add to a Suitcase

This annual event, taking place the week of July 30th, celebrates Clark's visit to Pompey's Pillar, the lone remaining physical evidence of Lewis and Clark's expedition. This all-day event includes a pancake breakfast, reenactment events, nature walk, lectures, astronomy and bird watching exhibits, and music. Those in...

Address: Broadwater Ave, South Park, Billings, MT 59101 Dates: August 1, 2009 User rating:      (Rate It!)    |    Add to a Suitcase

The city celebrates its cultural heritage in August by hosting a time-honored fiesta. For nearly 50 years, the Mexican Fiesta showcases the finest in Hispanic music, food, and entertainment.

Address: 308 6th Ave N, MetraPark, Billings, MT 59103 Dates: August 7 - August 15, 2009 User rating:      (Rate It!)    |    Add to a Suitcase

The Montana Fair is the state's largest event and is held annually during the second week in August. The fair is host to a wide variety of family recreations, such as carnival rides, music, comedy shows, rodeos, bull riding, 4-H events, and food booths.

Address: 308 6th Ave N, Metra Park, Billings, MT 59101 Dates: September 4 - September 5, 2009 User rating:      (Rate It!)    |    Add to a Suitcase

This popular Labor Day weekend event is a nostalgic favorite and features a colorful procession of vintage cars. Festivities include music, a swap meet, and an up-close look at these amazing automobiles.

Address: 308 6th Ave N, MetraPark, Billings, MT 59103 Dates: October 10 - October 17, 2009 User rating:      (Rate It!)    |    Add to a Suitcase

Designed as an educational forum for the promotion of agriculture and the care of livestock, this lively, mid-October festival features the state's largest PRCA Rodeo with a purse of more than $100,000. Other events include a tradeshow, exhibits, and other entertainment for the family.