Happy weekend, Bozeman! In today’s happening-today edition: Highland games, a new vegan food truck, and Kris Shampeny’s coach of the year honor + events worth checking out today & tomorrow.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
Growth reshapes the west side: A new Rosauers is set to open on Bandana Street off Jackrabbit Lane as Belgrade’s boom continues with seven retail projects totaling about 116,000 square feet on the west side -- see Belgrade's retail growth.
National recognition for MSU: Montana State’s Kris Shampeny was named ISCA alpine skiing coach of the year, after leading the Bobcats to a program-best fourth at NCAAs and MSU’s first coaching honor since 2016 -- see Shampeny's award run.
New eatery coming soon: Bozeman’s first all vegan food truck, Tabay’s Mindful Kitchen, will open soon with a 100 percent plant based menu near North 7th Avenue. Grand opening details are still to come -- peek inside the vegan truck.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Your weeknight sushi fix: Whether you're sneaking out for a downtown lunch or plotting a low-key dinner, Hugkan keeps it simple with pristine, thoughtfully made sushi that tastes like someone actually cares. Pro tip, order online for a quick pickup and dodge the usual downtown chaos.
Level up your game: Rocky Mountain Golf Company brings TrackMan 4 sims, lessons with PGA pro Patrick Stoltz (35+ years dialed-in), and in-house club fitting from Titleist, Callaway, Cobra and TaylorMade. If your swing’s feeling midseason-questionable, book a quick session this week and roll into your next Bozeman tee time with confidence.
Quick canyon reset: Spire Rock Campground sits beside Storm Castle Creek with spruce-and-fir shade, trouty water and easy access to the Gallatin. Sneak in a weeknight overnighter, hike Storm Castle at dawn, then feel smug about your life choices... just remember there's no drinking water, so BYO.
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05 — The event calendar Around town today & tomorrowOur favorite events going on the rest of this weekend. Dates, times, and locations are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🏴 Gallatin Valley Highland Games @ Gallatin County Regional Park | Saturday (6/20) at 9:00 AM – Grab your camping chair and plant it at the Gallatin Valley Highland Games, where burly humans fling logs, stones, and bragging rights. Nine classic Scottish events, live entertainment, and free admission for spectators. It is basically cardio for your vocal cords, and cheaper than therapy.
🧒 2nd Annual Children's Fair @ Discovery Kidzone Montessori - Bozeman West | Saturday (6/20) at 10:00 AM – Discovery Kidzone’s second Children’s Fair corrals local orgs, kid energy, and actually useful family resources in one spot. Expect a bouncy house, fresh squeezed lemonade, face painting, and a silent auction that kicks proceeds back to the orgs, all with minimal glitter fallout.
🌳 Tree of Life Spiritfest Summer Solstice @ Sky Oro | Saturday (6/20) at 10:00 AM – Feeling like your inner battery needs more than coffee? This Summer Solstice gathering leans into solar alchemy with workshops and practitioners focused on sovereignty, vitality, and abundance, delivering real tools, calm, and community, not trinkets. Expect to recalibrate, laugh, and leave lighter, clearer, sun-charged.
🥕 Veggie Gardening Class @ Phoenix Garden Center | Saturday (6/20) at 1:00 PM – New to coaxing veggies from Montana’s moody soil? Whitney, the Veggie Herb and Seed Specialist at Phoenix Garden Center, hosts a free class on what to do this week, because last frost has trust issues, season is short, and deer are relentless. All are welcome.
🎊 Summer Kick-Off Party @ Field & Stream Lodge Bozeman | Saturday (6/20) at 4:00 PM – Nothing beats kicking off summer in Bozeman with live tunes, real BBQ, and cold drinks at Field & Stream Lodge. It is basically a backyard hang without the yard work, just neighbors, smoky grills, and that easy, long-evening vibe we actually moved here for.
🚶 From Tents to Town: Bozeman's Historic Main Street Walking Tour @ The Extreme History Project | Sunday (6/21) at 1:00 PM – Take a Main Street stroll that swaps small talk for the town's origin story. From indigenous roots and gold rush days to John Bozeman, Nelson Story, and Fred Willson, you'll spot wooden shacks turned brick beauties, and compare miner-era mercantiles to modern boutiques. Smart cardio.
💬 Kevin Fedarko @ Elk River Books (Livingston) | Sunday (6/21) at 3:00 PM – Kevin Fedarko trades trail stories with Tim Cahill at Livingston’s Elk River Books, celebrating the paperback of A Walk in the Park. Two friends, zero preparation, and a 750-mile Grand Canyon misadventure, delivered with dry wit, conservation cred, and miles you clock from a chair. Live music & entertainment:
Want more? Browse our full events calendar | Submit an event |
06 — The Bozeman report Weather forecastToday — High: 77°F — Low: 50°F — Precip: 59%
A chance of rain showers between 11am and noon, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 2pm and 5pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Cloudy, with a high near 77. Southwest wind 2 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Later: Showers and thunderstorms likely before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. South wind 2 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tomorrow — High: 76°F — Low: 46°F — Precip: 14%
Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. West wind 2 to 8 mph. Later: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 46. North wind 2 to 8 mph. This house is wildThis never-lived-in fifth-floor penthouse at The Merin claims the coveted southwest corner of downtown Bozeman, with mountain views from every window and a sprawling deck made for sunset hangs. Three spacious bedrooms, an open-concept kitchen with walk-in pantry, wool carpet, marble primary bath finishes, custom closets, and a gas fireplace bring polished, turnkey luxury steps from Main Street.
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