Good morning, Bozeman.

The Montana Pitmaster Classic, Montana’s state barbecue contest, runs Friday, Aug.

28 to Saturday, Aug. 29 at Kenyon Noble Lumber and Hardware on West Oak Street in Bozeman; teams—pros and amateurs—battle for $13,000 in prizes and a shot to join the Kansas City Royal.

Crews on Interstate 90 near Livingston knocked down a 20-acre vegetation fire with extended mop-up efforts and did not request additional resources, even as extreme heat and gusty winds (under a Red Flag Warning) challenged operations over the weekend.

Bozeman police confirmed they will not use AI-powered Flock cameras that track license plates + while privacy concerns persist statewide; officials add that data is deleted after 30 days.

Cat Power Concert

1 PM — The ELM — Check website for ticket prices — Experience the emotional indie pop tunes of Cat Power live in Bozeman.

Cat Power Concert

8:00 – 9:30 PM — The ELM — Cost not specified — Experience intimate genre-blending performances by the renowned singer-songwriter Chan Marshall.

STS9 Live Concert

8:00–9:30 p.m. — The ELM — Tickets available — Experience an electrifying performance by the instrumental electronic jam band STS9 blending funk, rock, and jazz.