Looking for Things to Do This August? These 7 Missoula Events Stand Out
Here are seven events in Missoula this month that are NOT the Western Montana Fair.
Zootown Swing
Learn to swing dance at Zootown Swing on Monday, August 10, at 7 p.m.
"Zootown Swing social dance at Caras Park with live music from The JIVE! Come on down to Caras Park and learn Lindy Hop, the "grandfather of all swing dance!"
Donations are accepted, but no fee is required.
Daisy Chain Fest 2026
You want grassroots music? Missoula has grassroots up the wazoo this month.
"The FOURTH annual Daisy Chain Fest (DCF) is a grassroots music festival uplifting local musicians and artists. Over four days, August 13th - 16th, we host more than 30 artists from across the state, region, and country in downtown Missoula, Montana." -DestinationMissoula.org
To learn more about the Daisy Chain Fest, check out the link here.
21st Annual Missoula Pet Fest
I love my dog, Stark. He's my best friend, and I would love to bring him to the 21st annual Missoula Pet Fest. Celebrate your furry friends with pet contests, adoptions, and exhibitors featuring pet products and services.
The event is Saturday, August 15 at 10 am at Caras Park Pavilion.
Stadium Cinema
Stadium Cinema returns to Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Thursday, August 20 with a double feature of Zootopia 2 (6:15 pm) and Project Hail Mary (8:15 pm).
River City Roots Festival
"Missoula's signature event." River City Roots Festival returns to downtown Missoula on Friday, August 21 and Saturday, August 22.
Head to West Main for two jam-packed days of free music, art, entertainment, and even a 4-mile run. Here are the schedules for live performances:
Friday
12:30 – 2pm: Z.A.C.C. Rock Camp Bands and Tangled Tones
2:30 – 4:00pm: Joan Zen
4:30 – 6:00pm: Reverend Slanky
6:30 – 8:00pm: Amanda Shaw
8:30 – 10:30pm: Honey Island Swamp Band
Saturday
12:30 – 2pm: Cowboy Andy & the Salamanders
2:30 – 4:00pm: The Unfaithful Servants
4:30 – 6:00pm: Andy Dunnigan & Friends
6:30 – 8:00pm: Silas Herman & the Tone Unit
8:30 – 10:30pm: The Infamous Stringdusters
Full information on the weekend of events can be found here.
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Missoula Concerts
The Red Clay Strays, LCD Soundsystem, Caamp, Allison Kraus and more shows come to Missoula this month. Read the full August concert list below.
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Montana Grizzlies Season Opener
Football season is here. Join us at Washington-Grizzly Stadium for the season opener against Southern Utah on Saturday, August 29 at 7 pm. Wear your white shirts, as it's a WHITE OUT.
Tickets! Get your tickets here!
