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• Billings Finally Got Rain… And Summer Immediately Took That Personally 😄

Billings finally got something we’ve been badly needing lately — rain...

maybe even a little too much rain for some streets and residents

 🌧️

After months of brown grass, dust, and everybody quietly side-eyeing the sky hoping for moisture, this week’s rain felt like the whole town collectively exhaled a little.

Right on cue, Lake Elmo, splash pads, and swimming pools are officially open again too.

Which means summer behavior has fully activated: flip flops, coolers, sunburns, and at least three people convincing themselves the water is “actually not that cold.”

It’s been an unusually eventful week around town — everything from the bomb scare at Rimrock Mall to packed patios the second the clouds cleared — but one thing feels obvious right now:

Billings is ready for summer.

Step back in time and experience the magic of the Montana Renaissance Festival — a vibrant celebration of history, fantasy, and adventure!

Each year, the festival transforms into a lively 16th-century village filled with armored knights, wandering minstrels, daring pirates, mystical fae, and noble royalty. Guests of all ages are invited to don their finest garb and immerse themselves in a world of chivalry, merriment, and unforgettable entertainment.

Whether you come dressed as a noble, pirate, peasant, fae or 20th century commoner, we are excited to see you for a fun-filled weekend!

Date: June 06 - June 07, 2026 @ MetraPark

Relentless weekend rain left Billings neighborhoods underwater, with familiar roads turned into swift streams and floodwaters pressing up against homes.

Residents like Stuart Shay on 17th Street described the unsettling experience of his home surrounded by water, saying he did what he could before simply documenting the astonishing scene...

Memorial Day 2026 in Billings was marked by intense heat, prompting locals to seek ways to cool down.

Lake Elmo State Park drew huge crowds, causing packed parking and a bustling beach as residents flocked to the water.

Celebrate Your Existence Today

A vibrant new eatery, Curry Bar & Grill, has opened its doors at 119 N. Broadway in downtown Billings, infusing the area with a blend of Nepalese and Indian cuisine.

🎶 Alive After 5 Season Is About To Kick Off 2026

• June 11 – The Pub Station – Bands: Holland and Kohl / Kenny Feidler
• June 18 – The Monte Bar – Band: The Hellroaring
• June 25 – Hooligan's Sports Bar – Band: Exit 53
• July 2 – The Rainbow – Band: Crazy Fool
• July 9 – Montana Brew Co. – Band: Repeat Offenders
• July 16 – Last Chance Pub & Cider Mill – Band: TBD
• July 23 – Thirsty Street Brewing Co. – Band: Desperate Electric
• July 30 – Tiny's Tavern – Band: Graveyard Spiral

Saturday, June 13: 6th Annual Downtown Mini Golf Tournament

Yes, mini golf in the streets of downtown Billings! This creative and fun event turns our urban center into a mini golf course. It's perfect for families, friends, and anyone who loves a little friendly competition.

35th Annual Billings Strawberry Festival

The Strawberry Festival is the biggest vendor street festival in Billings, and it's a summer highlight. Over 120 merchants fill the streets with arts, crafts, food trucks, and live entertainment. Expect crowds from all over the northwest region, and plan to spend the day exploring everything downtown has to offer. Saturday, July 11

Paper Flowers: Remembering Fleetwood Mac

Basically: Fleetwood Mac songs + local beer + the exact crowd you'd expect singing every word to Dreams.

At Thirsty Street Brewing Company at the Garage on June 4.

🎶 Local Favorites Coming Up

Kenny Feidler and Holland & Kuhl
Alive After 5 on June 11.

This one feels very Montana summer: downtown, cold drink, live music,
running into half the people you've ever met.

Jeff Crosby
Opening for Micky and the Motorcars on June 11.

One of those names local music fans always seem happy to see on a lineup.

Wes Urbaniak & The Mountain Folk
Back at Thirsty Street Brewing Company at the Garage June 19.

A very "Montana summer evening with a beer in hand" kind of show.

Rimrock Mall in Billings was evacuated on Friday, May 29, 2026, after a bomb threat disrupted shoppers and workers.

Law enforcement swiftly responded, conducting a thorough search before declaring the threat a hoax.

That's a Wrap Folks

That’s it for this week, Billings. 🌿

The rain finally showed up. Lake Elmo is open. The patios are full again.
And everywhere you look, the city feels like it’s slowly leaning into summer. Which, around here, always feels a little earned.

Thanks for spending a few minutes with us this week.

Now go enjoy the long daylight, the warm evenings, and whatever random summer adventure somehow starts with:

“We’ll only stay for a little while.” 😄

See ya next time.

Same as everywhere else...Eleven :)