Southwest Montana August Festival Roundup

Summer isn't over until the last rodeo cowboys and cowgirls hang their hats! There are still lots of festivals throughout August and into Labor Day weekend, offering summer fun and thrills, tied into history, Montana style. Take your pick from Smelterman's mining, Irish culture, clean energy, fly fishing, country music, and crowd-pleasing full-on county fair and rodeo, and plan how to enjoy your last days of summer.

Anaconda starts off on August 5 to 7 with Smelermans Day Celebrations, a throwback to the town's mining history and those who founded the town; three days packed with fun for al...