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🐝 Welcome to the Trailhead Buzz!

Now that the holiday weekend is behind us, summer is in full swing, and Billings is buzzing with things to do. This week's calendar is packed with one of the city's favorite traditions—the Billings Strawberry Festival—bringing hundreds of artisan vendors, delicious food, live music, family activities, and downtown energy to the streets on Saturday.

If classic cars are more your speed, you'll also find several local cruise-ins and car shows around the area, while our nearby trails and parks are calling for hikers looking to take advantage of these long July evenings.

Whether you're exploring downtown, discovering a new local business, enjoying live music on a patio, or heading into the Beartooths for a weekend adventure, there's no shortage of ways to make the most of a Montana summer.

Trailhead Buzz Biscut Mix

Trailhead Buzz Biscuit Mix

There’s something magical about a Montana morning. The air is crisp, the coffee is hot, and somewhere in the distance, the mountains are waking with the sun. That's exactly the feeling we've packed into every bag of Trailhead Buzz Biscuit Mix.

Imagine pulling a pan of fresh biscuits from the oven—golden on the outside, impossibly light and fluffy inside. As you break one open, a cloud of warm steam escapes, carrying the rich aroma of buttery goodness. Spread on a pat of melting butter, drizzle with local Montana honey, or smother it in homemade huckleberry jam, and every bite becomes pure comfort.

These are the biscuits that belong beside campfires, Sunday breakfasts, hearty bowls of chili, and family dinners where everyone reaches for "just one more." They’re the kind that disappear from the basket before they ever make it to the table.

Trailhead Buzz Biscuit Mix brings a little taste of Montana home with every warm, buttery bite.

Simple ingredients. Big Sky flavor. Homemade goodness—made easy.

Over 60 members of the Solberg family united in Billings, Montana, during the Fourth of July weekend for a memorable family reunion.

Family traveled from near and far, eager to reconnect and celebrate their rich history.

6th Annual Primrose Show & Shine Car Show!

🎵 Live Music

• Alive After 5 Summer Concert Series – 

  Location: Outside under Skypoint, with host Montana Brewing Company (113 N. Broadway)

  Band: Repeat Offenders

  About the band: The crowd-pleasing Billings-based band Repeat Offenders covers songs from the 1980s to current hits with a leveled-up energy that never fails to get the crowd excited. The band consists of downtowners, Kenn Patterson (vocals), Dusty Young (Drums), Jay Fuson (Guitar), Jon Verbeck (Guitar), and Steve Shelton (Bass). They have been playing all over Southeast Montana for years and are known to bring the good tunes and good vibes with them.

• Check the schedule at The Paper Mill, which has become one of downtown's newest live music venues.
• The Pub Station is the city's busiest concert venue. While its biggest July shows begin the following week (including Paul Cauthen), it's worth checking for any last-minute local performances or taproom shows.

🎸 Concerts Coming to MetraPark

• July 30 – Goo Goo Dolls with Neon Trees
• July 31 – Luke Bryan – Word On The Street Tour

🍖 Montana Brews & BBQ Coming Up

📅 Saturday, July 18
🕐 1:00 PM – 10:00 PM
📍 Chiesa Plaza at MetraPark

This annual summer favorite features:

• 🍺 70+ Montana craft beers on tap
• 🔥 Delicious BBQ and local food vendors
• 🎶 Live Montana music all day
• 🛍️ Local vendors
• 🌞 Outdoor festival atmosphere

The event is billed as the 16th Annual Montana Brews & BBQ, celebrating Montana-made beer, food, and music in one place.

🐝 Top 10 Things to Do This Week in Billings

Looking for something fun this week? From strawberries and street festivals to classic cars, live music, hiking trails, and barrel racing, there's something for everyone around Billings!

🍓 1. Stroll the Billings Strawberry Festival

Saturday, July 11 • Downtown Billings

One of Billings' favorite summer traditions returns with hundreds of artisan vendors, delicious food trucks, live music, family activities, local shopping, and sweet treats around every corner.

🎸 2. Enjoy Alive After 5

Thursday Evening • Downtown Billings

Grab your lawn chair, meet up with friends, and enjoy free live music, local food vendors, and a lively downtown atmosphere.

🚗 3. Cruise Through the Primrose Show & Shine

Saturday • 3140 Sweetwater Drive

Classic cars, muscle cars, food trucks, kettle corn, live broadcasts, giveaways, face painting, ice cream, vendors, and over 50 beautiful vehicles on display. Admission is free and the whole family—including your four-legged friends—is welcome.

🐎 4. Catch the Glacier Chaser Classic

July 9–12 • MetraPark Expo Center

Experience one of the Northwest's premier barrel racing events as talented riders and incredible horses compete for top honors over four exciting days.

🥾 5. Hit the Trails

Summer is calling! Explore local favorites like:

• Zimmerman Park

• Four Dances Recreation Area

• Phipps Park

• Swords Park Trail

• Lake Elmo State Park

Bring plenty of water and don't forget your camera—the views are worth it.

🍺 6. Discover Billings' Craft Breweries

Spend an afternoon exploring Billings' growing craft beer scene. Many breweries feature live music, food trucks, trivia nights, and outdoor patios perfect for warm July evenings.

🎨 7. Shop Local Downtown

Browse boutiques, art galleries, bookstores, coffee shops, and locally owned businesses while enjoying the vibrant energy of downtown during festival weekend.

🍦 8. Treat Yourself

Nothing says summer like ice cream. Grab a cone, enjoy fresh lemonade, or cool off with a refreshing treat while exploring local events.

🎶 9. Catch Some Live Music

Whether it's downtown, a neighborhood brewery, or one of Billings' music venues, there are plenty of opportunities this week to enjoy local musicians under Montana's summer skies.

🌄 10. Watch the Sunset

End the week with one of Montana's greatest free attractions. Head to the Rimrocks, Zimmerman Park, or Swords Park, bring a lawn chair, and watch the sun dip below the horizon while the city lights begin to sparkle.

Sometimes the best event in Billings doesn't need a ticket.

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