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BUTTE
JULY 28
BUTTE 100 MOUNTAIN BIKE RACE. For you with hard quads, this race
is named the most difficult 100-mile mountain bike race in the
country. It's exciting for spectators too. It also has 50-mile and 25-
mile races all atop the Continental Divide. See www.butte100.com
WHITEFISH
AUGUST 6-12
FESTIVAL AMADEUS features world renown classical and chamber
musicians in nightly concerts. It is the only week-long classical
music festival held in the state and it runs in tandem with a String
Orchestra Camp for kids called Camp Festival Amadeus. Visit
www.glaciersymphony.org/Festival Amadeus.
ENNIS
AUGUST 11
THE ENNIS ARTS ASSOCIATION will hold its 23rd Annual Madison
Valley Arts from 10am to 5pm in beautiful Peter T.'s Park on
Main Street. In addition to the 50 juried artist booths, there will
be live entertainment, delicious food, face painting, and an art
raffle. Visit www.ennisarts.org for more information.
MANHATTAN
SUNDAY DANCING AT THE AMERICAN LEGION, 218 E. Main St. Call
406-284-6138. Full bar with live music. One woman says she and
her partner find it an extraordinary Montana institution. It even
has a special band each week that is booked monthly for the year
depending on a group vote.
BILLINGS AREA
JULY 27-29
THE BIG SKY INTERNATIONAL BALLOON RENDEVOUZ takes place
in the field next to Pierce RV Supercenter. Quite a sight to
see a group of balloons rise in the sky and to be in the mix.
Weather permitting, flights start at 6am. Check Facebook for
updates and good videos. Up, up and away.
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