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86 Great Falls Area Chamber of Commerce www.greatfallschamber.org C I T Y S I T E S with car enthusiasts from around the region for Cruisin the Drag. This free event is designed to show off the best antique, collectible, and one-of-a-kind cars. 9 blocks of Central Avenue fill with cars, trucks, motorcycles, and camper trailers owned by the most passionate gear heads around. This family-friendly event boasts over 800 vehicles, from an original Model T to a souped- up Dodge Charger, and everything in between. Adding to the fun is a downtown scavenger hunt, food vendors, and unique shopping only found in Great Falls. Event organizers estimate over 800 vehicles will be shown and over 20,000 people attend the show. Stroll through downtown for what will be a beautiful day, enjoy classic cars, and discover a part of Great Falls you've never seen before! This event is free and if you have a classic car you want to show off, register for the event here: https://cruisinthedrag.net/ Great Falls Voyagers – Opening Day The Great Falls Voyagers, professional baseball, begins another summer of baseball on Wednesday, May 26th. The Voyagers have been the starting place for many storied baseball careers for legends such as Eric Karros, Pedro Martinez, Bobby Cox and current MLB players Eduardo Escobar, Chris Devinski, Jonathan Stiever, Aaron Bummer, Adam Engel and more. Tickets for all Voyager games start at just $5 for kids and $10 for adults making it some of the best affordable family entertainment around. Drawing over 65,000 fans per season, nothing says summer has started in central Montana then the start of Voyagers baseball. Check out all the details on opening day and the entire season at www.gfvoyagers.com Military Appreciation Days Downtown The Downtown Chicks, a committee of the Downtown Great Falls Association, in recognition of Armed Forces Day and Veteran's Day, host Military Appreciation Days in Downtown Great Falls in May and November. Active duty, retired military, veterans, guard members and their family members, are encouraged to look for the flyer posted in windows throughout stores and restaurants downtown indicating that business is offering a discount. The event typically runs Thursday - Saturday the week of the designated holiday. Summer Events Brothel Tours The Downtown Chicks, a committee of the Downtown Great Falls Association, offers a glimpse into the past with historical tours and stories of the "Working Girl" side of Great Falls. The oldest profession in Downtown Great Falls is narrated by characters from the past as guests tour around on the Historic Trolley. Tours are offered throughout the summer months. Downtown Summer Jam Come and get your party on during select weeknights in the heart of downtown Great Falls. For three nights each summer central avenue is shut down and you can see Nashville touring artists throw one heck of a street party. These are ticketed events and food and beverage vendors are available including a wide range of options from The Mighty Mo Brewing Company. Previous artists included The Quaker City Night Hawks, Logan Mize, Waterloo Revival, The Cadillac Three and more. So get your dancing shoes ready and follow us on Facebook or checkout www. downtownsummerjam.com for all the latest on upcoming shows. Great Falls Farmers Market On Saturday mornings from June through September, locals and visitors flock to Whittier Park for our summer farmers' market. As many as over 125 vendors from the heart of Montana's Golden Triangle fill the market on late spring and warm summer days, selling produce, baked goods, delicious food, crafts and an assorted array of oddities and specialties. The biggest family-friendly social & shopping event in Montana. Also keep your eye out for information on our Spring Fever Craft Show in April and the Very Merry Christmas Show in December. June Lewis and Clark Festival The annual Lewis and Clark Festival is held each year at the Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center, on the third weekend in June. The Festival highlights the Lewis and Clark Expedition and their stay in the Central Montana area in 1805. Observe reenactors in historic dress, as they re-create the adventures of the Corps of Discovery and talk about their life along the Missouri. Learn how they worked and what they found. Included in the Festival are historical demonstrations, Native American dancers and drummers, children's activities, live animal demonstrations, a black powder firearms demonstration and more! Past years have included float trips on the Missouri, a boat tour of the Gates of the Mountains, or a historical bus tour. Fine arts and food vendors are on site as well, with handcrafted items and beautiful art for your perusal. If you're a Lewis and Clark fan, a history buff, or you're just looking for something fun to do, this is the place to be! The Lewis & Clark Foundation has complete information and you can contact them at 406-452-5661. . Craft Beer Week and the Montana Brew Fest The Downtown Great Falls Association understands the importance of the Craft Beer culture in the State of Montana, and celebrates all it brings to our community for a week in June! During Craft Beer Week you will find activities for every level of beer lover, from educational events to dinner pairings, Obstacle Courses and Trivia Nights, along with special collaboration brews created by our local breweries and Tap Takeovers from breweries across the state. To wrap up the week, the Downtown Association hosts the Montana Brew Fest, inviting breweries from around the state to come show off their best brews and latest creations. Awards are given based on a rigorous judging competition for Brewery of the Year, and People's Choice. You don't want to miss this week long event, cheers! A Night at the Ozark • Photo provided by The History Museum

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