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60 Great Falls Area Chamber of Commerce www.greatfallschamber.org E N T E RTA I N M E N T 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 the Pacific Steel and Recycling Arena. 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 the Pacific Steel and Recycling 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 Pacific Steel and Recycling Arena. 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. Slopestyle Competition Get ready for a great day at Showdown. Come to participate, and show off your best grinds, grabs, spins, or even flips. For those who want to watch, you can see the skiers and snowboarders as they tackle a variety of obstacles, including rails, jumps, and other terrain park features. The louder we get the more amped the participants get. 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. Great Falls Major Events Photo: Sandy Huffaker/Getty Images