Great Falls Area Chamber of Commerce

85 Great Falls Area Chamber of Commerce www.greatfallschamber.org * Businesses listed in blue are Chamber Members. C I T Y S I T E S January MAGIE - Montana Agricultural and Industrial Exhibit More than 150 exhibitors from across the country and Canada will be showcasing the latest in farming technology, guidance systems, implements and livestock handling equipment at the annual MAGIE at Four Seasons. This event is put on by Cherry Creek Media/Central Montana Radio Network. Pro Rodeo Finals Ride, rope, and wrangle for the top prize in seven categories bareback riding, saddle bronc riding, steer wrestling, team roping, tie- down roping, barrel racing and bull riding at Four Seasons Arena. Events also include Ladies Breakaway Roping, a kiddie rodeo and a cowboy auction. February Wine and Food Festival The event at the Heritage Inn features more than 40 booths with food, wine, beer and other beverages including 150-plus wines to sample from around the globe. Found on "Distinctly Montana": This event provides an evening of sampling food, fine wine and beer from Montana and surrounding areas. It features over 100 wines, beers and other beverages to sample in a complimentary wine class. March Home and Garden Show A harbinger of spring in Great Falls, the Home Builders Association presents the Home and Garden Show and Sale at the Four Seasons Arena and Exhibition Hall. More than 200 exhibitors make it easy for homeowners to compare products, discover what is new and find the help they need. Be sure to check out the show this year. Western Art Week Western art has been king every March for more than five decades during Western Art Week. As one of the liveliest times in Great Falls, the week includes events throughout town appealing to savants and casual art lovers, alike, catering to a variety of tastes. Shows include: The Great Western Living and Design Exhibition, Jay Contway and Friends Art Show, March in Montana, Missouri Falls Fine Arts Show and Sale, Out West Art Show at Heritage Inn, The Western Heritage Artists' Footprints on the Trail, and The Wild Bunch Art Show and many others. Select events host live music, drinks, and exhilarating auctions. Get every detail at WesternArtWeek.com. Great Falls Custom Car Show For more than 20 years, the Montana ExpoPark has been home to the annual Great Falls Custom Car Show. A variety of hot rods, customs, classics, racecars, motorcycles and boats are displayed and commercial vendors are on hand. April Ice Breaker Road Race Some of the best runners in the state and beyond line up for the 5-mile road race with cash prizes at stake. The 3-mile run offers both a competitive and recreational format and the 1-mile fun- run challenges participants of all ages. Each registered participant receives an Ice Breaker long sleeved T-shirt, lunch, and a unique finisher medal. Over 3,400 people participate each year. Sunday Sampler Every April, the Great Falls Museum Consortium invites you to experience Montana's Museum Capital and explore the best of Great Falls' Art basecamp. Sunday Sampler provides free admission to every museum in Great Falls for the day. With a museum for every interest, you can tailor your day to your family's interests, the participating museums include the CM Russell Museum, the Children's Museum of Montana, First Peoples Buffalo Jump State Park, Galerie Trinitas, The History Museum, the Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center, Montana Museum of Railroad History, Paris Gibson Square Museum of Art, Malmstrom AFB Museum, and the Ursuline Centre. Enjoy Great Falls' unique culture and history. The museums represented in the Consortium represent an adventurous, independent, and energetic aspect of the spirit that runs through the culture of Great Falls, Montana. All museums are open from 12-5pm, and most will have special activities planned; call for more information. Explore as many of each museum at your leisure, and include plenty of time to enjoy the breathtaking scenery, the alluring ruggedness, and the untamed spirit of the West as you walk along our 60 miles of River's Edge Trail. The Great Falls Museum Consortium is delighted to host this event. Let your Adventures Begin! May Cruisin' The Drag The kick off to summer car shows, for over 20 years on the 1st Saturday in May, Downtown Great Falls fills 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 Great Falls Major Events

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