Distinctly Montana Magazine
Issue link: https://digital.distinctlymontana.com/i/797637
W W W. D I S T I N C T LY M O N TA NA . C O M 87 Here's a sampling of the fun you could have this spring. BIG SKY April 15 BIG SKY RESORT POND–SKIMMING COMPETITIONS. Fearless free spirits in costumes ski or snowboard down a slope and skim across and icy cold pond. At Big Sky Resort about 100 will compete while 5,000 people watch. MISSOULA Through May 27th UNIVERSITY OF MONTANA. At the Mon- tana Museum of Art & Culture see the exhibition called "e Intimate West: Women Artists in Montana, 1880-1944. "e creative output of these artists defies typical Western iconography." A publication with the same name will be available. Paxson & Meloy Galleries, Main Hall 006. 406-243-2019. O U R B E S T E V E N T R O U N D U P MISSOULA April 29 MISSOULA'S HELL RIDE. 85 or 52 miles of gravel-grinding in the Big Flat Area (3300 Snowdrift Lane). You work your way to Alberton, the rest stop, and where the groups split up. Full support, including water, nutrition bars, and fruit. See www.thecyclinghouse.com for more info. BIGFORK May 27 & 28 WHITEWATER FESTIVAL. Races for kayaks and decked canoes take place for beginners and advanced. Cash awards. See descriptions of the Upper/ Lower Slalom, Down River, Giant Slalom races at www. bigforkwhitewaterfestival.com. Spectators are a huge part of this event; good viewing takes place along the "wild mile." BILLINGS June 10 STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL. From 8 a.m.– 4 p.m. strawberries, crafts, fresh produce, and food from Asian to barbecue are sold on the street under Skypoint at 2nd Ave. N. and Broadway. What to do in Montana? Go to distinctlymontana.com for the latest and greatest events around the state. BOZEMAN May 20 Come with your D-O-G to this years' 5TH ANNUAL K9 9K AND DOG FESTIVAL EVENT. It's a 5 mile run/walk through the trails of Bozeman ending in Bogert Park where we have a huge DOG festival with dog businesses, games, food vendors, and more! We also have a 1 mile run/walk for senior dogs, puppies or disadvantaged ones. We raise money for National Canine Cancer Foundation, K9 Care Montana and local Bozeman nonprofit Run Dog, Run. Please look for K99K on Facebook or visit www.bozemancanineclassic.com CASEY PAGE MICHEL TALLICHET Watch the Big Sky pond skimmers wipeout: www.distinctlymontana.com/bigsky172 DISTINCTLY MONTANA | DIGITAL