Montana's Top Community Markets & Festivals

This holiday season, communities across Montana are making it easy to shop local and get in the holiday spirit by hosting various Christmas festivals, craft fairs, and holiday markets.

From Bigfork’s annual Decorating Day to Havre’s Holiday Stroll, Montana’s hometown traditions help everyone celebrate the season and find local gifts for their friends and families.

The holiday season also provides an opportunity to support local businesses through the Made in Montana program, which assists Montana businesses in developing and marketing products throughout the year. Featuring everything from fine arts and crafts, foods, and agricultural and wood products to tools, machinery, software, and high-tech materials, the program is a hub for local makers. It includes Grown in Montana and Native Made in Montana products.

“Our local growers and artisans are producing incredible, one-of-a-kind products across so many different industries,” said Paul Green, Montana Department of Commerce director. “We encourage everyone to visit one or many of the incredible festivals during this special time of year to support the small businesses and families who add so much to our communities.”

In addition to seasonal markets, Montana’s new winter guidebook helps travelers plan a weekend getaway or extended trip, with stops at ski areas, hot springs, restaurants, unique accommodations, and local museums that will satisfy families, friends, couples, and solo travelers.

Stay updated with Montana’s latest road trip itineraries, events, and travel inspirations by visiting visitmt.com.

Top holiday events across the state include:

NOVEMBER 23

• GLASGOW: All Handcrafted Holiday Bazaar

• BIGFORK: Holiday Art Walk & Stroll

NOVEMBER 23-24

• KALISPELL: Give Thanks Craft & Vendor Pop Up Market

• GREAT FALLS: Holiday Happenings

• BUTTE: Winter Bazaar & Tradeshow

NOVEMBER 26-30

• WEST YELLOWSTONE: Yellowstone Ski Festival

NOVEMBER 29

• HELENA: Parade of Lights

• SIDNEY: Magical Montana Christmas

NOVEMBER 29-30

• MILES CITY: Christmas Market

NOVEMBER 30- DECEMBER 1

• KALISPELL: Christmas at the Fairgrounds

NOVEMBER 29 - DECEMBER 31

• BILLINGS: Holiday Nights at ZooMontana

NOVEMBER 30

• CORVALLIS: Christmas Bazaar

• HAMILTON: Holiday Sip & Shop

• HAVRE: Holiday Stroll

• MISSOULA: Indigenous Made Winter Market

• LIVINGSTON: Light Up Livingston

DECEMBER 4-31

• CONRAD/KALISPELL: Conrad Christmas Tours

DECEMBER 5-7

• BILLINGS: Festival of Trees

DECEMBER 6

• LEWISTOWN: Christmas Stroll

• KALISPELL: Downtown Holiday Stroll & Tree Lighting Ceremony

• HYSHAM: Holidays in Hysham

• DILLON: Parade of Lights and Christmas Stroll

• SHERIDAN: Christmas Stroll

• ENNIS: Spirit of Christmas Stroll

DECEMBER 6-7

• BELGRADE: Christmas Convoy

• HELENA: Holiday Made Fair

• RED LODGE: Christmas Stroll

DECEMBER 7

• BOZEMAN: Christmas Stroll

• FORT BENTON: Chouteau County Country Christmas

• WIBAUX: Longhorn Craft Bazaar

• WHITEHALL: Christmas Stroll

• HAVRE: Winterfest Craft & Vendor Show

DECEMBER 8

• AUGUSTA: Christmas Rendezvous

• DEER LODGE: Holiday Open House at Grant-Kohrs Ranch

DECEMBER 12

• CIRCLE: Christmas Open House Day

DECEMBER 13

• WHITEFISH: Christmas Stroll

• PHILIPSBURG: Yule Night

DECEMBER 14

• BILLINGS: 11th Annual Santa’s Workshop Craft/Vendor Event

• THREE FORKS: Christmas Stroll

DECEMBER 14-15

• KALISPELL: Glacier Symphony: The Nutcracker featuring the San Diego Ballet Company

• GLENDIVE: Last Chance Gift Show

DECEMBER 15

• MISSOULA: Holiday MADE Fair