Events & Festivals in Billings

MetraPark hosts this indoor show of Montana agriculture. Livestock shows dominate. 4-H competitions draw young competitors. Educational exhibits line the halls. Craft vendors and a trade show fill remaining space. Ranchers and city residents mingle. The cold stays outside.

Several downtown Billings galleries host this winter evening event. Visual art hangs on walls. Live music plays in corners. Attendees walk between venues. New exhibitions appear. Local bands perform. Art enthusiasts find their crowd.

Professional ice carvers descend on downtown Billings. They build large, intricate sculptures. Live carving demonstrations run throughout. Children slide down ice structures. Warming stations offer refuge. Families embrace winter.

This fundraiser auctions regional art. Live bidding competes with silent options. Paintings sell. Pottery moves. Sculpture finds buyers. The room buzzes. Proceeds fund local arts programs. Collectors attend. Casual supporters too.

Montana's top high school rodeo athletes converge at MetraPark. Barrel racing, bull riding, and roping fill the schedule. National finals qualification hangs in the balance. Young talent shines. Families watch.

MetraPark fills with hundreds of home improvement vendors. Landscaping experts share advice. Interior design displays inspire. Renovation seminars run throughout. Homeowners planning spring projects find practical guidance here.

The Rimrocks cliffs host this sunrise service. Multiple churches participate. The gathering welcomes all denominations. Early morning spring temperatures bite. Dress warmly.

Broadway musicals and plays at Billings's historic Alberta Bair Theater. The season runs fall through spring, with major productions often in May. A formal night out.

A running event with 5K to half-marathon distances. The course starts downtown and follows trails along the Rimrocks with views of Billings. Competitive and casual runners both attend.

A Billings park hosts this long-running arts festival. Hundreds of juried artists display work. Crafters sell their creations. Live music plays. Food vendors serve. Weekends feel relaxed here.

A car show with hundreds of Ford Mustangs, from classics to new editions. Cars fill a park. Owners talk shop with visitors. Free and relaxed for auto fans.

Free Thursday evening concerts in a downtown Billings park. Local and regional bands play rock, country, and blues. Bring blankets and picnic dinners.

Olympic-style competition comes to Billings venues. Athletes of all ages and abilities participate. Track and field events run. Swimming heats happen. Archery targets fill. Community fitness gets a boost. Friendly competition rules.

A park parking lot hosts this weekly market. Yellowstone County vendors sell produce. Meats come fresh. Baked goods tempt. Crafts fill tables. Saturday mornings belong to this market. Local food draws the crowds.

The Montana Fair at MetraPark hosts this professional rodeo. Top riders compete. Ropers show their skill. The large outdoor arena fills with spectators. Western ranching tradition lives here. Crowds cheer loudly.

MetraPark transforms for Billings's largest annual event. A carnival spins. Concerts play. Agricultural exhibits educate. Food vendors feed the masses. State fair tradition runs strong. All ages find their entertainment. Regional visitors make the trip.

A closed downtown Billings street becomes a blues festival. National artists headline. Regional talent fills supporting slots. Multiple stages run simultaneously. Food trucks line the edges. Beer gardens operate. The mood stays casual.

Polish heritage takes center stage at this parish festival. Pierogi steam. Kielbasa grills. Cabbage rolls pile high. Polka music plays. Dancing breaks out. A beer garden operates. Community gathers.

Over 100 artists transform a scenic Billings park into one of the region's largest outdoor art shows. Painting hangs. Jewelry glints. Ceramics and sculpture stand on display. Local arts education benefits. Serious buyers browse.

Downtown Billings goes German for this Oktoberfest. Beer flows in steins. Traditional food fills plates. Oompah bands play live. Dirndls and lederhosen appear on attendees. The atmosphere turns festive. Community gathers.

A family fall festival on the outskirts of Billings. Pumpkin patches, corn mazes, and hayrides at a local farm. Craft vendors sell goods. Seasonal foods include caramel apples and cider.

A nighttime parade through downtown Billings kicks off the holiday season. Floats, marching bands, and giant balloons glow with lights. Crowds pack the streets. The mood is festive.

A holiday light display along the Rimrocks drive. Individuals and businesses sponsor large, themed installations. Visitors drive slowly to view lights from their cars.

An indoor market at the Yellowstone Art Museum. Local artists and crafters sell handmade gifts. Shop in a relaxed gallery setting. Skip the crowded malls.

A family New Year's Eve event at the Billings Public Library. Countdowns, noise makers, and balloon drops at noon let young children celebrate safely. Crafts and activities included.