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09/25/09-12/18/09Star Party 2009
Great Falls    406-727-8733

Star Party - With cooperation from the USDA Forest Service, the Central Montana Astronomy Society hosts its monthly star party, a star-gazing experience with large telescopes set up for public viewing, and interesting explanations of the features being viewed from 6 - midnight. The Lewis and Clark ...

10/01/09-10/31/10Interpretive Short Talks
Great Falls    406-727-8733

Live Interpretive Programs will consist of daily 20-minute programs immediately following the Center's 30-minute introductory film.



2009 - 20010 Schedule:



10/1/2009 - 5/22/2010 (Tuesday - Saturday): 9:00am - 5:00pm and Sunday: Noon - 5:00pm

5/23/2010 - 9/7/2010 Daily: 9:00am - 6:00pm ...

12/04/09Christmas Stroll and Parade of Lights
Great Falls    406-453-6151

The Downtown Great Falls Association organizes the annual Christmas Stroll and Parade of Lights. Live entertainment, food vendors and a special Santa's Village will highlight this year's event. Buy a Christmas Stroll button and be eligible for prizes from downtown businesses. The Downtown Great F ...

12/12/09-12/13/09Annual Drop and Shop for Kids
Great Falls    406-727-8733

The Annual Drop and Shop for Kids is at the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail Interpretive Center. While parents are busy preparing for the holidays, children in Grades K-5 enjoy three hours of activities and learning about aspects of the Lewis and Clark Expedition. The cost is $10.00 per ch ...

01/14/10-02/18/10Film Series 2010
Great Falls    406-727-8733

The Lewis and Clark Film Series opens Thursday. All film series focus on treatment of Lewis and Clark in film. The films show at 7 p.m. on six consecutive Thursdays in the Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center's theater. The film series is free, with financial support from the Lewis and Clark Inter ...

01/15/10-01/17/10Montana PRCA Pro Rodeo Circuit Finals - 30th Annual
Great Falls    406-727-8900

The Montana PRCA Pro Rodeo Circuit Finals are held at the State Fairgrounds in Great Falls. Over 96 of Montana's best PRCA pro rodeo contestants travel to Great Falls to pit their wit and ability against the skill and heart of Montana's finest PRCA rodeo stock. Also included are the Miss Rodeo Mont ...

01/16/10-03/06/10Winter Warm-ups
Great Falls    406-727-8733

Saturdays 10am - Noon, join a member of the Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center staff to learn more about a specific aspect of the Lewis and Clark expedition. These informal programs take place in various venues around the Center and last about two hours. Limited to 15 participants. Children must ...

01/21/10-01/23/10MAGIE MT Agricultural and Industrial Expo
Great Falls    406-761-7600

MAGIE is a regional farm and ranch trade show featuring exhibitors from all over the Pacific Northwest, Montana, the Dakotas and Canada. KMON Radio had produced the show since 1979 and is now Montana's largest farm and ranch trade show. The show features major manufacturers and regional businesses ...

01/29/10Margarita Meltdown
Great Falls    406-454-1449

Margarita Meltdown is an event with an 'island' theme.



That's right baby, the parrots are joining the eagle! Parrotheads and Eagle Mount that is, the HOTTEST Ticket in the Falls is the one that gets you into Margarita Meltdown. Think of it as a Cheeseburger just north of the Paradise Valley. We ...

02/05/10-02/07/10Great Falls Home & Lifestyle Expo
Great Falls    406-580-3907

This is Great Falls' first home and garden show of the year. This event is perfectly positioned on the calendar to reach home improvement customers at the beginning of their projects and decision-making. No need to wait months to find customers and generate business! At the show you'll find everyt ...

03/17/10-03/20/10C.M. Russell Auction & Exhibitors Show
Great Falls    800-803-3351

The 42nd Annual C.M. Russell Auction, named after the famous cowboy artist, benefits the local C.M. Russell Museum. The event includes two major auctions, Chuckwagon Brunch, three receptions and two quick draws. Free admittance to 100-plus artist exhibitor rooms and seminars. All artist exhibito ...

03/17/10-03/21/10Western Heritage Artists Association Art Show
Great Falls    406-453-2990

The Western Heritage Artists Association Art Show is an annual event held the third Wednesday in March of each year. Opening on Wednesday evening at 7:00pm with Preview Night, which is our reception and awards presentation. Show hours are from 10:00am to 10:00 pm Thursday through Saturday and 11:0 ...

03/18/10-03/21/10Great Falls Native American Art Show
Great Falls    406-761-1371

The Great Falls Native American Art Show is over 27 years old and is sponsored by the Great Falls Native American Art Association. The show will feature over 50 Native American artists.



Artist must be enrolled tribal members and show their tribal identification cards. This event will include Ma ...

03/18/10-03/21/10Jay Contway and Friends Art Show
Great Falls    406-452-7647

Jay Contway and Friends Art Show brings together professional artists of many mediums. The exhibit offers a large selection of bronze sculpture depicting subjects from western to contemporary themes. Paintings include oil, pastel, watercolor and pen & ink. In addition to these traditional art for ...

03/18/10-03/20/10March In Montana
Great Falls    307-421-1825

The Coeur d'Alene Art Auction group, in association with Monitou Galleries, present the Annual March in Montana dealer show and auction.



Over 50 dealers will showcase vintage photography, Cowboy and Indian collectibles, fine art and sculpture, books and antique firearms. Dealer show hours are 9: ...

03/26/10-03/28/1030th Annual Home & Garden Show & Sale
Great Falls    406-952-1196

Montana's largest Home & Garden Show and Sale! This annual sales event features over 300 exhibitor booths covering 80,000 square feet. See hundreds of products for your home and yard. Talk with builders about your remodeling or construction plans. Talk with landscapers about outdoor projects. Pu ...

03/26/10-03/27/10Made in Montana Marketplace
Great Falls    406-455-8510

The Marketplace showcases the largest assortment of gourmet and specialty foods and drink, jewelry, clothing, furniture, home decor, souvenirs, photography, art and fine handcrafts - all made right here in Montana. 2010 marks the 26th anniversary of the Made in Montana program and the 12th Marketpla ...

03/27/10Wine and Food Festival
Great Falls    800-548-8256

Wine and Food Festival provides an evening of sampling food, fine wine, and beer from Montana and surrounding areas. It features over 100 wines, beers, and other beverages to sample in a complimentary wine glass. Sampling begins at 6:00pm, and dancing is from 9:00pm to 12:00am. Must be 21 years o ...

04/11/10Museum Sunday Sampler
Great Falls    406-727-8733

The Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center presents special programming as part of the annual Museums Sunday Sampler program with other members of the Great Falls Museums Consortium from Noon - 5pm. Other venues participating include Children's Museum of Montana, C.M. Russell Museum, Galerie Trinitas ...

04/25/10Ice Breaker Road Race
Great Falls    406-771-1265

The Ice Breaker Road Race is one of the premier running events of the state. The race has been named one of the top 100 road races in the country by Runner's World Magazine. Geared toward both families as well as experienced and elite runners, it offers a 5 mile race, 3 mile run and a 1 mile run/wa ...

05/01/10Cruisin' The Drag
Great Falls    800-821-8422

Cruisin' The Drag is a Family Fun Day in downtown Great Falls, brought to you by 92Cool and Bennett Motors!



8:00am - 10:00am: Cruisin' The Drag Car Show Registration and Check In



10:00am - 4:00pm: Cruisin' The Drag Car Show

See over 500 vehicles of all years, makes and models on Central Avenu ...

05/08/10Spring Sale
Great Falls    406-868-9286

Spring Sale will feature various vendors selling crafts, collectibles, dolls, jewelry, antiques, flea market items and much more for a one-day sale on Saturday. A $1 admission fee will be charged for adults 18 & over. Admission fees will be used to help community youth programs sponsored by the Op ...

06/25/10-06/27/1021st Annual Lewis & Clark Festival
Great Falls    406-727-8733

This week of Rediscovery is your opportunity to experience an incredible journey through the weathered pages of the daily journals kept by Lewis and Clark; all shared with you through presentation, ceremony and guided experience. Demonstrations, exhibits, and other events of this week, will touch y ...

07/16/10-07/17/10Relay For Life
Great Falls    877-488-7723

Volunteers raise money and do an all night walk/run against cancer to benefit the American Cancer Society. As part of the Relay, candles will be lit in honor of the hundreds of loved ones and friends who have been taken by or have survived cancer. All luminary funds help fight this disease that cl ...