Good Day
Bozeman
Friday, August 1st, 2025
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Good morning, Bozeman. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 1st of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Salvation Army in Bozeman is hosting its Tools for School event to help 300 low-income kids get the school supplies they need—red bins at local churches, banks, and the library are collecting donations for backpacks, pencils, and notebooks. KBZK
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ BagelWorks has served handmade, New York-style bagels in Bozeman since 1991 and remains a local favorite for nearly 35 years—owner Amy Points said the shop is launching a new weekly menu item, selling bagels wholesale, and hiring local students to keep its community spirit alive. Bozeman Magazine
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Sweet Pea Festival is set to launch in Bozeman with new features such as the Oscar Mayer Wiener Mobile at the public library and a special hazy IPA from Bridger Brewing—official preparations continue at Lindley Park with an expected turnout of 13,000 to 15,000 attendees and a planned profit donation to arts nonprofits. KBZK
- ➤ The Living History Farm is located just south of the Museum of the Rockies and offers a look into 19th century Montana life through a restored 1889 farmhouse and live demonstrations—interpreters show traditional farming and household tasks while workshops let visitors try skills like wool spinning and seed box crafting. The exhibit is open to the public from May 19th through September 1st with museum admission. Bozeman Magazine
- ➤ A reporter has listed the five most popular museums in Bozeman to help locals and tourists learn about the city’s history through displays from dinosaur fossils to local art. The museums offer interactive tours (the Museum of the Rockies opened its Cretaceous Crossroads exhibit on July 2) and programs (the American Computer & Robotics Museum will host an Apollo program speaker on August 19) for all ages. Bozeman Magazine
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Gallatin College is launching a new one-year hospitality certificate program on August 20 to help fill the growing worker shortage in Montana’s tourism industry—driven by increasing visitor numbers. The program received $1 million in funding from the Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation and will provide hands-on training with over 80 local partners—such as Montana Ale Works and Mountain Sky Guest Ranch. KBZK
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Montana Fish, Wildlife, and Parks today reminded landowners to install electric fencing to reduce human-bear conflicts, using an example where a fence was added at a generator shed near Choteau and Augusta. The project—designed to stop bears from becoming used to human structures—aims to prevent property damage and improve safety. KBZK
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ A new list ranks the top ten happy hour spots in Bozeman for 2025, featuring winners like Brigade, Bourbon and Bridger Brewing that offer local drink specials and unique menus. The guide shows many venues will run happy hours from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. — giving residents a new way to unwind after work. Bozeman Magazine
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ At mid-year, Bozeman's real estate market showed mixed trends as 627 single-family homes were listed and 304 were sold while pending sales rose to 102. Median sold prices declined slightly, the month’s supply reached about 4.5 months, and interest rates remain near 6.8% & buyers continue to face affordability challenges. Bozeman Magazine
SHOP NEWS
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SLAM Summer Festival
10 a.m. - 7 p.m. — Bogert Park — Free entry — Experience a vibrant celebration of local artists and musicians in a supportive community atmosphere.
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SLAM Summer Festival
10 a.m.–5 p.m. — Bogert Park — Free entry — Celebrate local arts and music at this vibrant community festival in Bozeman.
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Alpaca and Llama Farm Tour
4-5 p.m. — Alpacas of Montana — Ticket prices vary — Get a hands-on experience with alpacas and llamas on a working farm tour.
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Erik Koskinen Band with Sean Devine
8 PM – 2 AM — The Attic Montana — Check for ticket prices — Enjoy an evening of live music featuring Minneapolis's Erik Koskinen and special guest Sean Devine.
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Fox and Bones Concert
7 PM – 1 AM — Bozeman Hot Springs — Tickets available — Enjoy heartwarming acoustic pop tunes from the Portland-based folk duo Fox & Bones.
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Mad Mask
7-8 p.m. — Park County Senior Center — Tickets available — Experience the vibrant improvisation of commedia dell’arte with music from 17th and 18th century Naples.
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Dustin Tucker Live Performance
7-10 p.m. — Bozeman Hot Springs — Get tickets — Experience the musical talents of Dustin Tucker in a cozy venue.
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Bozeman Chamber Classic Golf Outing
9 AM – 4 PM — Bridger Creek Golf Course — Raffle prizes available — Enjoy refreshments and dance to tunes at this fun community golf event.
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Honeyholler Folk-Country Concert
9 PM – 3 AM — Murray Bar — Ticket price not specified — Experience an evening of folk-country tunes under the stars at the lovely Murray Bar.
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Adventure Van Expo-Bozeman
10 a.m. – 3 p.m. — Gallatin County Fairgrounds — Entry details not specified — Explore innovative adventure vans, enjoy live music, and indulge in local food trucks.
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