Area Events

Events in Sidney, Fairview, Lambert, Savage, Mountain Time.

Wed., June 19

10 a.m. - 4 p.m. - The 16x20 Show Onesti Krieger - through June 29.- Clint Whitmer Photography “Eye of the Camera” - through June 29. - Kathleen Frank High Country West Exhibit - through Aug. 3. - MonDak Heritage Center, 120 3rd Ave. SE. Tues.-Fri., 10 a.m.-4 p.m .; Sat., 1-4 p.m. For more info call 406-433-3500, or visit https://mondakheritagecenter.org/.

Fri., June 21

5-7 p.m. - Road To Recovery - Singer Skylar Ray & Kala Mulcahy will come to share their recovery journey & offer music for free. Limited food provided. Bring your own lawn chairs, family & friends. Veteran’s Memorial Park, 501 S. Central Ave.

Fri., June 21, 28, July 5, 12, 19, 26

7:30 p.m. - Volleyball Sports Nights - Come bring your family & have a great time, 1215 5th St. SE. For more info call 701-317-2309.

Sat., June 22

1-4 p.m. - MonDak Summer Bash & Bake Off - Free family event with entertainment. Sidney Fire WaterBall War, Emergency Services Touch a Truck, bake off, live music, artist reception, adult & youth pie eating contests, & “Finding Montana” with Author Ednor Therriault. Available for purchase, tickets for Walk in Ceramics class, to sample bake off goodies & to enter the dessert raffle. MonDak Heritage Center.

Sat., June 22, 29, July 6, 13, 20, 27

7 p.m. - Basketball Sports Nights - Come bring your family & have a great time, 1215 5th St. SE. For more info call 701-317-2309.

Sun., June 23, 30

1 p.m. - Bingo - 11 games winner take all except Game 6 50% winner & 50% Sidney Moose Lodge & Moose Charities. Open to the pubic! Sidney Moose Lodge.

Tues., June 25

2 p.m. - Teen Time: Dutch Culture - Learn about the Netherlands through candy tasting, trivia, & rock painting. Sidney-Richland County Library.

Thurs., June 27

2 p.m. - Explore Everglades National Park - Learn about Florida’s unique ecology & the history of the Everglades National Park. Watch a 60-minute video & enjoy a light snack together. Sidney-Richland County Library, 121 3rd Ave. SW.

Fri., June 28

11 a.m. - Boys & Girls Club Day at Reynolds Market - Lunch Special serving 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Reynolds’ own Bacon Cheddar Bratwurst, chips & drink for $5. Watermelon eating contest starting 2 p.m. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the club.

Fri., June 28 & Sat., June 29

60th Reunion Sidney High School Class of 1964 - Feel free to join them at the Ranger Lounge for a no host dinner on June 29 or stop by & visit 5-9 p.m.

Fri., June 28 & Sat., June 29

Grow Basketball Camp In Lambert - Basketball skills & drills with Ro Wiggins, Lambert Gym. 3rd-5th $60, 8:30-10 a.m .; 6th-8th $75, 10 a.m.-noon; 9th-12th $90, 1-4 p.m. (Cost covers both days) No pre-registration required. For more info call Jodi 406-570-7826 or follow insta@growtrainingpage or facebook grow training.

Sat., June 29

Savage Summer Soiree - A day of outdoor food, drinks, games & music. - Savage INC. Cornhole Tournament - Maschera Park, across from the BCI; 2 person teams, $40; warm ups 9 a.m. To register contact Leslie Hagler, 406-489-4636. Burns Creek Inn 3-0n-3 Co-ed Basketball Tournament - Warm ups 2:30-3 p.m., tournament starts at 3 p.m. Brackets are ages 8-13; 14-18; 19+. Up to 4 players per team, cost $40. New basketball court, Savage. Sign up at Burns Creek Inn. Live Music at 7 p.m. , Judd Burman, Kyle Welnel & Midlife Crisis; Free show, all ages until 10 p.m., bar with valid ID.

Sat., June 29, 3 p.m. & Sun., June 30, 11 a.m.

Bakken Barrel Daze Races - Admission free to the community. June 29: Start Times: 2 p.m. Peewee; 2:30 p.m. Youth; 3 p.m. Open. June 30: Start Times: 9 a.m. Peewee; 9:30 a.m. Youth; 10 a.m. Open. Richland County Fairgrounds

Sun., June 30

8 a.m. - Sidney Lions Club 7th Annual Family Fun Trap Shoot - Registration fee $35, 8-10:30 a.m .; Practice Round: $10 each, 9-10:40 a.m .; shooting 11 a.m. until finished. Free beginner instruction for ages 5 and up, guns, ammo & clays provided. No alcohol, bring your own gun, ammo & lawn chair. 4-H concessions available. Annie Oakley shoot following regular competition. Sidney Trap Club, 12598 HWY 16 North. Funds raised will assist Sidney Lions Club with community projects.

Mon., July 1

6:30 p.m. - Shakespeare In The Park - Free performance of The Winter’s Tale. Pack a picnic & enjoy the performance. Veterans Memorial Park, 501 S. Central Ave.

Wed., July 3, 6:30 p.m. & Thurs., July 4, 5 a.m.

Lambert’s Old Fashioned 4th of July 2024 - July 3: 6:30 p.m. Fun Run/Walk for all ages 1-2 miles) Sports Complex; Street Dance with Midlife Crisis, 8 p.m. The Den, CQ Bar & Grill, vendors will be open. - July 4: Wake up call; 9:30 a.m. Church Service, Lambert Senior Center; 10:50 a.m. Kids Bike Parade, music; 11 a.m. Main Street Parade; 12 p.m. BBQ meal, Main St .; 12:30 p.m. Ping Pong Ball Drop, inflatables/water slide in the park; 1 p.m. Pie/goodie social Lambert Senior Center; 2 p.m. Cornhole tournament west of the CQ, Bingo back room of the CQ. Lion’s Den serving nachos, CQ Bar open all day, food & drink vendors on Main St. & Vernon’s DJ & karaoke playing outside the CQ in the evening; 6 p.m. adult softball by north discus ring at Sports Complex; dark Fireworks.

Thurs., July 4

Dusk - Sidney Chamber of Commerce Presents 4th of July Fireworks - The fireworks will be blasting off from the Sidney Country Club. For more info or to help sponsor or donate to this event call Sidney Chamber of Commerce, 406-433-1916.

Mon., July 8

7:30 a.m.-4 p.m. - Ag Appreciation Golf Tournament - Sidney Country Club, 2250 W. Holly St.

Mon., July 8-Wed., July 10

6-8:30 p.m. - Ebenezer Congregational Church Vacation Bible School - 5 years-6th grade, to pre-register text 406-973-8820, 118 4th Ave. NW.

Thurs., July 11

4-5:30 p.m. - Water Fight Cool Off With The Cops - Free to everyone. Sunset Village, 1033 6th St. SW.

Sat., July 13

4-9 p.m. - Sunset Fest - Artists, crafters, pop-up shops, food trucks, small businesses, direct sellers, musicians. Veterans Memorial Park.

5 p.m. - Quick Draw & Art Auction at Sunset Fest - Veterans Memorial Park. The MDHC Quick Draw provides a chance for viewers to watch art being created right before their eyes. Get a bidder number at MDHC table for the Art Auction at 6 p.m. Money raised will be used to fund MonDak Heritage Center’s art programs.

Thurs., July 18, 5 p.m.-Sat., July 19, 1 p.m.

2024 Hoopfest - Fairview - Registrations due no later than June 30. For more info 406-489-0390.

Sat., July 20

7 a.m.-3 p.m. - 16th Annual Monster Catfish Roundup - 2-man team, $100 entry fee. Boundaries: Intake to State Line. Calcutta & rules meeting: July 19, 7 p.m., Ranger Lounge. Entries can be dropped off at High Caliber Sports or enter online at montanacats.com. For more info call Steve, 406-489-1170.

Mon., July 22-Thurs., July 25

9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. - Sidney Public Schools Back To School Registration - Grades K-12 registration, Central Elementary School, 200 3rd Ave., SE.

Wed., July 31 - Sat., Aug. 3

2024 Richland County Fair & Rodeo Back Roads & Tractor Shows - Rollo; Cowtown USA, North Star Amusements; Leapin’ Louie, Carnival, delicious food & free shows daily. PRCA Rodeos, Aug. 1: Heros Night; Aug. 2: Tough Enough To Wear Pink. Rodney Atkins Concert with special guest Jerrod Niemann, Aug. 3, 7 p.m.

Sat., Aug. 17

9 a.m.-3 p.m. - 9th Annual Yellowstone Poker Float-Waterhole #3 - Launch/register, 9-10 a.m. at the “Stateline” (intersection of CR 131 & 356) straight south of Fairview & finish at Sundheim Park. Arrange your own drop off/pick up. We’ll have card stops along the way with 100% payout with a portion going to Sloppy Joe meal to follow at the Waterhole. Float at your own risk, 21+.

Events In Watford City & Arnegard, Central Time

Now through Sat., June 29, 5 p.m.

10 a.m. - Women of the West: Amanda Heimbuch Gallery Show - Long X Art Gallery, 100 2nd Ave. SW.

Fri., June 28 & Sat. June 29

Nelson Family Walk To End Alzheimers - June 28: Lion’s Club Hamburgers In Nelson Park, Arnegard. Music by Tim Transtrom & crew. Lynette Evanson will speak on the family impact of Alzheimers & Karla DeMoe Hornstein will speak at 7 p.m. A silent auction will be held 6-8:30 p.m. with proceeds going toward the Minnesota-North Dakota Alzheimer’s Association. In case of rain it will be held at Arnegard Rural Fire Department, 133 3rd Ave. NW. - June 29 - The walk will be held at Kent Pelton Nature Park, 501 7th St. SE, Watford City. Everyone is welcome.

Thurs., July 4

10 a.m.-10 p.m. - Arnegard’s 4th of July Celebration - Parade, run/walk, lunch, vendors, music & more. Fireworks show to follow. Nelson Park.

Fri., July 5 & Sat., July 6

7 p.m. - NTPA Nationals Truck & Tractor Pull - Featuring top drivers & vehicles in the oldest sanctioning body of truck & tractor pulling. McKenzie County Ag Expo. For more info visit http://www.mcagexpo.com.

Fri., July 5-Sun., Sept. 8

10 a.m. - Daphne Johnson Clark: Badlands Gallery Show - Long X Arts Foundation Gallery, 100 2nd Ave. SW.

Fri., July 12, 7 p.m. & Sat., July 13, 10 a.m.

Missoula Children’s Theater Presents Pinocchio - Admission: Free will offering. Watford City High School Performing Arts Center, 2313 Wolves Den Parkway.

Sat., July 13

9 a.m. - Homefest Run - 5K run & walk, 8:30 a.m. race check in. Registration fee $30, register at roughridercenter.com. Tourist Park, 1101 4th Ave. NE.

10 a.m. - Homefest COED 4s Mud Volleyball Tournament - Team check-in 10 a.m .; tournament begins 10:30 a.m. Tourist Park, cash prizes. Pre-registration $40; day of $50. To register visit watfordcityparks.com.

10 a.m.-5 p.m. - Art In The Park - Art vendors at the park & First International Bank Gallery all day. Kid’s art tent & face painting & bounce houses, Tourist Park. Baby pageant & special entertainment.

11-12 p.m. - Homefest Baby Pageant: “Under The Big Top” - Enter your 0-23 month old for a chance to win prizes. $10 per child. Tourist Park Covered Stage. For more info contact Beaver Creek Kids, 701-495-2480, [email protected].

1-2 p.m. & 3-4 p.m. - Art In The Park Foam Party - Free to enter, donations accepted. Music, dancing, games & get a little wet in a sea full of foam bubbles. Tourist Park.

2-3 p.m. - Homefest Talent Contest 2024 - Sign up to show us what you got at this fun contest on at Art in the Park! Age groups: Kids: 0-8; Youth: 9-12; Teen: 13-18; Adult: 19+. Register no later than July 10. For more info contact Jessie at 701-770-8659 or email [email protected] or visit https://longxarts.com/event/homefest-talent-contest-2024/.

3 p.m. - Best of Watford City Cornhole Tournament - Watford City Main Street, cash prizes. Fee $20/team. (Cap of 16 teams) Pre-registration only watfordcityparks.com/events. Registration deadline July 10.

Event In Williams County, Williston, Central Time

Thurs., June 19, Wed., July 24-Sun., July 28; Thurs., Aug. 8-Sun., Aug. 11

6:30-8:30 p.m. - Roller Skating AKA SK8 NITE - All ages & abilities are welcome, helmets encouraged. Limited rentals & skating aids for beginners to use, feel free to bring your own roller skates or roller blades. Raymond Center, Pete Conlin Arena.

Thurs., June 20

5:30-9 p.m. - Art & Wine Walk 2024 - Featuring 12 downtown businesses hosting amazing local artists, incredible food & delicious wine to taste. Downtown Williston.

Sat., June 22

10 a.m.-4 p.m. - Art Fest 2024 - Family-friendly event featuring local art, food vendors & more. Free & open to the public. Recreation Park. For more info email [email protected] or call 701-774-3601.

Mon., June 24

9 a.m.-1 p.m. - Small Business Hiring Event - Meet with employers & explore career opportunities in the region. Octane Outdoors; 9-11 a.m .; Teensy Toes Daycare, 9 a.m.-1 p.m .; Badlands Steel, 9-11 a.m. The businesses will be accepting applications & conducting interviews at JSND. For more info follow them on Facebook or visit jobsnd.com.

Fri., June 28, July 26; Aug. 23, Sept. 27, Oct. 25 & Nov. 22

6 p.m. - Spotlight At the James Open Mic - All ages event designed to celebrate & challenge young performers. James Memorial Art Center, 621 1st Ave. W.

Sat., June 29

7-9 p.m. - 2024 Williams County Parks Summer Concert Series “Alma Cook” At Little Egypt Campground - Free concert open to the public. Pack a picnic, listen to some tunes & enjoy the evening. Restrooms available, but bring your own refreshments & chairs.

Mon., July 1 & Aug. 5

6-8:30 p.m. - Basin Kruzers Presents Main Street Block Party - Food, music, classic cars & more. Free event. Bring your family & a lawn chair. Parking vehicles from 6-6:30 p.m., 4th St. to Broadway.

Tues., July 2; Thurs., July 11, 18, 25; Aug. 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29

5-9 p.m. - Summer Nights On Main - Come to downtown Williston to experience incredible live music, amazing food, drinks, kids’ activities & more.

Thurs., July 4

6:30-9:30 p.m. - 2024 Williams County Parks Summer Concert Series “Josey & The Whalers” At Blacktail Dam Campground - Free concert open to the public. Pack a picnic, listen to some tunes & enjoy the evening. Restrooms available, but bring your own refreshments & chairs.

Mon., July 15 & Aug. 19

6:30 p.m. - Draggin’ Main Mondays - A night of cruising Main St. in your favorite classic, hot rod, muscle car, truck or motorcycle start at the old Red Rock Ford lot, 2nd St. E., & ending with a car show & food trucks at the Soda Shack/ACE Hardware parking lot. Bring a chair & grab some grub.

Fri., July 19

7-9 p.m. - 2024 Williams County Parks Summer Concert Series “The Bluestems” At Epping/Springbrook Dam - Free concert open to the public. Pack a picnic, listen to some tunes & enjoy the evening. Restrooms available, but bring your own refreshments & chairs.

Fri., Aug. 16

7-9 p.m. - 2024 Williams County Parks Summer Concert Series “Ted & Kari” McGregor Dam - Free concert open to the public. Pack a picnic, listen to some tunes & enjoy the evening. Restrooms available, but bring your own refreshments & chairs.

Fri., Aug. 30

7-9 p.m. - 2024 Williams County Parks Summer Concert Series “Project: Constellation” Blacktail Dam - Free concert open to the public. Pack a picnic, listen to some tunes & enjoy the evening. Restrooms available, but bring your own refreshments & chairs.

Events in Glendive & Richey, Mountain Time.

Fri., June 21

5-10 p.m. - Celebrate Glendive - Hot local music, cold local beer, lots of good food, raffles, games & more. Downtown Glendive, Merrill Ave.

Sat., June 22

10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. - Lemonade Stand Contest - The Glendive Chamber of Commerce invites young entrepreneurs to participate in a Lemonade Stand Contest! Downtown Glendive. This is a great opportunity for local business owners to mentor young entrepreneurs in the community & guide them from start to finish as they learn about owning & operating their own “business”. Prizes will be awarded for: Overall Winner, Judges Choice Lemonade, Best Display and Best Business Plan. For more info, call or email the Glendive Chamber, 406.377.5601 or [email protected].

11 a.m.-3 p.m. - Rods And Rock Car 4th Annual Car Show - The LOOKER band will be playing 7-11 p.m. outside weather permitting. Bring a lawn chair. Pin High SBC 1316 W. Towne St. For more info call 406-365-6708 or email [email protected].

5-7 p.m. - Skylar Ray and Kala Mulcahy’s “Road to Recovery” Tour - FREE sober event. Bring lawn chairs, family, & friends! Our Park “Gazebo Park”

Fri., June 28

4-9 p.m. - Food Truck Friday - Putting on a shin dig for the food trucks to get together & bring all a one stop shop. Limited number of spots will be available for over vendors. Pin High, 1316 W. Towne St. 100% of the vendor fees will go to a local non-profit of random draw to be drawn at the event.

Sat., June 29

6:30 p.m. - Shakespeare In The Park - Hamlet - Free performance of Hamlet. Pack a picnic and enjoy the performance. Makoshika State Park Amphitheater.

Fri., July 12 & Sat., July 13

10 a.m.-5 p.m. - Glendive Dinosaur & Fossil Museum 2024 Creation Weekend - Free virtual reality, free tropical Sno Saturday from 1-3 p.m .; kids activities in the mornings (must pre-register at http://www.creationtruth.org); special speaker, Sherri Seligson, Fri. & Sat. at 3:30 p.m.

Sat., July 13

3-7 p.m. - 80s Themed Car Show - Come in your best 80s attire & enjoy a car show with an 80s twist. Prizes awarded for best executed theme & car. Tractor Supply Company, 2808 W. Towne St.

Sat., July 20

10 a.m.-4 p.m. - Bridge Day - Celebrating the historic Bell Street Bridge. Bring the family, lawn chairs & spend the day at Bell Street Bridge/Eyer Park, 1002 W. Bell St. Featuring yard games, live performances, vendors, local food vendors & beer from local breweries.

8 p.m. - Concert - Richey Saddle Club Grounds

4 p.m. - Frontier Gateway Museum 60th Anniversary Celebration With Jessie Veeder - Jessie Veeder book reading & signing at Glendive Public Library 4-5:30 p.m. Music at the Museum 7-8:30 p.m. Food trucks available.

Sun., July 21

2 p.m. - 69th Annual Richey Rodeo - Richey Saddle Club Grounds. Admission $10 adults, $5 students. Concessions on grounds, no carry in coolers. Music Sunday evening at Shorty’s Bar. To enter call or text Nancy Verschoot, 406-480-2430 by July 18.

Sat., July 30

8:30 a.m. - Annual Dip-N-Twist Car Show Richey - Bring your motorcycles, cars, rat rods & pickups. Lot of entertainment options for all ages. Main St., Richey.