Montana Festivals, Holiday Celebrations, Family & Kids Festivals, Craft Shows 2026–2027.
Skiing, snowmobiling, dog sledding, ziplines, fishing, whitewater rafting, hiking, Glacier and Yellowstone: no wonder Montana is known as the Treasure State! Here the landscape takes center stage, making it hard to tell where the Earth ends and the sky begins. It’s Big Sky Country, after all! From open air music festivals to farmers' markets and fireworks, there is always something fresh to experience at 143 events. Explore Montana’s Festivals, Art Shows, Music Festivals and Craft Shows, including three of the biggest: Montanafair, Montana Folk Festival and Billings Spring Home Improvement Show!
Montana Cowboy Poetry Gathering
August 6 - 9, 2026
montanacowboypoetrygathering.com
(406) 781-1422
Day Headquarters: Fergus High School - Lewistown, MT
Montana Cowboy Poetry Gathering & Western Music Rendezvous in Lewistown, Montana is listed in Patricia Schultz' travel book, 1,000 Places to See in the US and Canada Before you Die! The 4-day Gathering is a celebration of the history and heritage of the Rocky Mountain northwest 'before the wire.' Over 100 cowboy poets, musicians and art/gear vendors participate annually. Sat. August 8th Dave Stamey, singer/songwriter, stars at the Grand Stage Show.
