What's Going On This Weekend? Butte Events Aug. 2nd

BUTTE, MT - I see it all the time: people asking me, others, Facebook, or even themselves what they want to do this weekend.

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Living here in Butte, people think that their only options are to go to a restaurant, a bar, or a casino. I've made it my personal mission to dissuade those who feel this way and to inform the greater region beyond Butte that we in fact do have a ton of cool stuff going on every weekend.

Don't believe me? Here are some of the best events you don't want to miss this weekend (August 2nd - 4th, 2024) in Butte.

Butte Silver Bow County Fair

When: August 2nd - August 3rd, 2024

Where: Butte Civic Center (1340 Harrison Ave, Butte, MT 59701)

Price: Free - $20

What: "Featuring:

Little Texas w/ Rob Wolf, August 3 - Tickets for Little Texas: https://tickets.butteciviccenter.com/orderticketsarea.asp...

Levi Renz 406 Freestyle Motocross Show

Kamikaze Kid

Spanky Spangler & Son

4H Show & Auction

Pie Eating Contest

Mechanical Bull

High Ore Road

Cornhole Tournament" Find all information here.

Anaconda's Downtown Block Party

When: Friday, August 2nd, 2024, at 9:00am

Where: Downtown Anaconda

Price: N/A

What: "

Get ready for an unforgettable day of fun, activities and community spirit! Anaconda’s Downtown Block Party is packed with activities for everyone!

Family Activities: From face painting to games and crafts, there's something for every member of the family. Let the kids unleash their creativity and have a blast with a range of engaging activities.

Bike Rodeo: Bring your bikes and join in the fun! Our Bike Rodeo offers thrilling obstacle courses and challenges for kids and adults alike. Show off your skills, learn about bike safety, maintenance and win prizes!

Business Sales and Market Vendors: Huge business mark downs! Discover unique items and amazing deals from local businesses. Shop till you drop with a variety of businesses and vendors offering everything from handmade crafts to delicious treats.

Cow Pie Bingo: Try your luck with our Cow Pie Bingo! It’s a unique and fun way to win prizes while enjoying the festivities.

Yoga Class: Free community yoga class with Yoga with Marquis at 11am, at the Anaconda Visitor Center.

Live music, food and beverage vendors, family activities - something for the whole family! Bring your neighbors, friends and family down to Anaconda’s Downtown Block Party, connect with your community, support local businesses and create summer memories!

Tune in to local businesses to see what they have in store for the event!" Find all information here.

Annual Butte Garden Tour

When: Saturday, August 3rd, 2024, at 10:00am

Where: Diamond Street (Butte, MT 59701)

Price: N/A

What: "The Butte Garden Club's annual Garden Tour is Saturday, Aug. 3, beginning at 10 a.m.
Visitors will meet at Bill Kebe's garden at 1430 W. Diamond, at the west dead end of Diamond Street. Three other large gardens are the tour. Maps and descriptions of the gardens will be given out at this first garden.

A picnic of chicken and salad for visitors will be at the last garden starting around 12:30 p.m.

There is no cost for either the tour or picnic, but donations are appreciated.
Garden tours are the the quickest and most pleasurable way to learn about gardening in the challenging environment we have here in Butte, a spokesman said." Find all information here.

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