The 39th Annual International Wildlife Film Festival happens at Roxy Theater at 718 S. Higgins Avenue in Missoula, Montana starting on Saturday April 16 through Saturday 23, 2016.
The WildWalk Parade (which is free to the public) happens Sunday April 17 starting at noon. Dance, crawl, swing, and slither through downtown Missoula as the wildlife parade roars down Higgins ending at Caras Park for WildFest!
The International Wildlife Film Festival’s mission is to promote awareness, knowledge and understanding of wildlife, habitat, people and nature through excellence in film, television and other media. Their mission is fulfilled through outreach and education, and includes the following programs:
IWFF, our annual wildlife and conservation themed film festival
The Roxy’s community cinema program, a year round calendar of community-centric films and events
Throughout the year they serve a diverse, all-ages population – their constituency ranges from grade school children to elders. Their programming offers a rich variety of possibilities, from wildlife and environmental film and new and classic fiction and documentaries, to live music, poetry, performance and other cultural offerings.
The IWFF began in 1977 at the University of Montana. They have produced an annual wildlife themed film festival each year since 1977, making them the first and longest running event of its kind. In 2002, they purchased the historic Roxy Theater to act as the anchor/home for the festival.
While IWFF presented their annual event each year, and some occasional programming, the true potential for the venue was not realized until the summer of 2013 when we launched their year-round screening series and began extensive collaboration with universities, businesses and the local Missoula community.
IWFF is a non-profit that serves other non-profits by providing a venue and a gateway for the community. The Roxy is a unique venue with incredible resources including three cinema screens with HD projection, state-of-the-art sound systems, two stages and amenities ideal for conferences, film festivals and educational events.
When you visit Missoula to attend the International Wildlife Film Festival, be sure to stay at the peaceful Blue Mountain Bed and Breakfast. Hosts Brady and Elaine offer wonderful hospitality and luxurious accommodations. Wake up to savor their gourmet breakfasts made fresh each morning.
Written by Kristi Dement of Bed and Breakfast Blogging
Mamma Mia in Missoula! A mother. A daughter. 3 possible dads. And a trip down the aisle you’ll never forget! Over 54 million people all around the world have fallen in love with the characters, the story and the music that make MAMMA MIA! The ultimate feel-good show! Writer Catherine Johnson’s sunny, funny tale unfolds on a Greek island paradise.
So what is the show about, you ask? On the eve of her wedding, a daughter’s quest to discover the identity of her father brings 3 men from her mother’s past back to the island they last visited 20 years ago.
The story-telling magic of ABBA’s timeless songs propels this enchanting tale of love, laughter and friendship, and every night everyone’s having the time of their lives! With more productions playing internationally than any other musical, MAMMA MIA! is the World’s No.1 Show!
You may recall a movie version of Mamma Mia! starring Meryl Streep, Colin Firth, Pierce Brosnan, Amanda Seyfriend, Christine Bananski, Stellan Skarsgard, and Julie Walters. That was released in July 2008.
On Friday, March 25, 2016 at 8:00 pm at the Adams Center, Mamma Mia the musical is showing as part of the Missoula Live Series on the University of Montana campus in Missoula, Montana. You will not want to miss this!
Poised at the base of Mount Sentinel on the beautiful University of Montana campus, the Adams Center is a proud Missoula icon, providing diverse entertainment in the mountains of Western Montana since the 1950s.
Named for and dedicated to Harry F. Adams who devoted 44 years of service to UM, the Adams Center underwent a $15 million renovation in 1998 to make improvements to the arena and add the auxiliary facility that now holds the East and West Auxiliary Gyms and the Grizzly Hall of Champions.
The Adams Center is now a hub for entertainment in Western Montana, from Grizzly Athletics and University of Montana events to meetings, conferences, trade shows, live theater and concerts.
Hosts Brady and Elaine Anderson-West invite you to stay at their restful retreat called Blue Mountain Bed and Breakfast right here in Missoula. Their gorgeous inn overlooks the Bitterroot River and features majestic mountain views. Each morning guests savor a fresh gourmet breakfast cooked to perfection.
Written by Kristi Dement of Bed and Breakfast Blogging
Blue Mountain Bed and Breakfast is thankful to be located near Missoula, Montana sports games and fun. We are home to the University of Montana Grizzlies as well as the Missoula Maulers Hockey team. Being located in snowy Montana, our B&B guests can enjoy Winter Wonderland Skiing as well as one last Wednesday Beer Run in 2015. The upcoming events include:
Griz vs South Dakota State
Sat Nov 28 2015, 12:45 PM – 06:00 PM
The Montana Grizzlies have booked a seat in the NCAA FCS playoffs for a record 23rd time after receiving an at-large playoff bid by the FCS football selection committee on Sunday morning. With the bid, Montana (7-4) will host the South Dakota State Jackrabbits (8-3) at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Nov. 28, in a 1:00 p.m. (MT) kickoff. Fans can watch the game via live web stream on ESPN 3. Tickets for the playoff game are on sale now at GrizTix.com, and at the Adams Center Box Office on the UM campus. Season ticket holders have until 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday to secure their seats.
Location: Washington Grizzly Stadium 32 Campus Drive Missoula, MT
Griz Basketball vs San Francisco
Fri Dec 04 2015, 07:00 PM – 09:00 PM
Griz Men’s Basketball at the Dahlberg Arena on the University of Montana campus.
Location: Dahlberg Arena University of Montana Missoula, MT
Missoula Maulers Hockey vs Casper Coyotes
Fri Dec 04 2015, 07:30 PM – 09:00 PM
Hockey is in the air at the Glacier Ice Rink! Head on down and cheer on the Missoula Maulers at home this week.
Location: Glacier Ice Rink Missoula, MT
Lady Griz Basketball vs Cal State Fullerton
Sun Dec 06 2015, 01:00 PM – 03:00 PM
Griz Women’s Basketball at the Dahlberg Arena on the University of Montana campus.
Location: Dahlberg Arena University of Montana Missoula, MT
Missoula Maulers Hockey vs Butte Cobras
Fri Dec 11 2015, 07:30 PM – 09:00 PM
Hockey is in the air at the Glacier Ice Rink! Head on down and cheer on the Missoula Maulers at home this week.
Location: Glacier Ice Rink Missoula, MT
Griz Basketball vs Great Falls
Tue Dec 15 2015, 07:00 PM – 09:00 PM
Griz Men’s Basketball at the Dahlberg Arena on the University of Montana campus.
Location: Dahlberg Arena University of Montana Missoula, MT
Lady Griz Basketball vs Florida Atlantic
Sat Dec 19 2015, 03:30 PM – 06:00 PM
Griz Women’s Basketball at the Dahlberg Arena on the University of Montana campus.
Location: Dahlberg Arena University of Montana Missoula, MT
Lady Griz Basketball *Lady Griz Classic*
Sun Dec 20 2015, 01:00 PM – 03:00 PM
Griz Women’s Basketball at the Dahlberg Arena on the University of Montana campus.
Location: Dahlberg Arena University of Montana Missoula, MT
Winter Wonderland Ice Skating
Mon Dec 21 2015 through Sun Dec 27 2015
Get into the holiday spirit as you skate among snow banks, trees and lights during our Winter Wonderland holiday skating rink. We’ve got extended public skating hours throughout the week, and when you’re done, warm up with a hot chocolate from the concession stand! Skating times 9am-12pm, 1pm-4pm, 5pm-8pm December 21st – 27th. Santa Claus is coming to town… on his Zamboini! The big man himself will join us for three Winter Wonderland skating sessions to skate with kids and pose for photos: December 22: 5:30 to 7:00 pm December 23: 1:30 to 3:00 pm December 24: 9:30 to 11:00 am
Location: Glacier Ice Rink Missoula, MT
Last Wednesday Beer Run
Wed Dec 30 2015, 06:00 PM – 08:00 PM
Last Wednesday of the month, 6 p.m. “5 Miles to Beer Thirty” Run. There are a lot of things to get serious about; this ain’t one of them. It’s all about getting together with a bunch of like minded knuckleheads, going a few miles and getting together for a beverage or two afterward. What could be more fun on the last Wednesday.
Location: Missoula, MT
Lady Griz Basketball vs Northern Arizona
Thu Dec 31 2015, 04:00 PM – 06:00 PM
Griz Women’s Basketball at the Dahlberg Arena on the University of Montana campus.
Location: Dahlberg Arena University of Montana Missoula, MT
Missoula Southgate Mall is a convenient, fun place for shopping and dining in one destination. With more than one hundred stores and ten thousand brands, there is something for everyone in the family and for every occasion. The largest mall in the western Montana area, Southgate Mall stores offer women’s apparel, shoes, kid and teen clothing, jewelry, sporting goods, appliances, electronics, and more. Browse their department stores, specialty shops, and fine boutiques.
Southgate Mall features an exclusive photo exhibit called, “Hallways to History–A Photographic Walk Through Missoula’s Past.” This photographic tour of Missoula‘s history includes pictures that date back to 1883. Each photo has a narrative describing its historicalsignificance. This fascinating exhibit, on display in each of the major service hallways, can be seen daily during the hours that the Southgate Mall is open.
September 24, 2015 marks the Grand Opening for H & M! Check out their beautiful new store and all the hottest fashions and quality at a great price.
Women’s clothing: from casual day-wear to amazing party dresses, via relaxed leisure separates, high performance sportswear and contemporary maternity apparel.
Men’s clothing: their collection includes smart shirts and suits for work, the latest trends, tailored classics and comfortable leisurewear.
Kids’ clothing: offers children everything fashionable from super-cool jeans to pretty dresses, in sizes from baby to 14 years.
Divided: fashion-conscious teens like their functional clothing and accessories from relaxed basics with sporty influences to eye-catching party outfits that will even please fashionistas.
Denim: denim trends and ever-popular classics are available in a variety of colors, designs and washes, along with updated shirts, jackets, dresses, skirts and shorts – all in denim.
Accessories: complete the fashion look with perfectly matched accessories – from scarves, belts, hats and jewelry to fashion footwear and bags for women, men, teenagers and children.
Cosmetics: make-up and skincare to express one’s personal style providing everything needed to achieve the season’s new looks; cosmetics never tested on animals
Home: provides fashion for every room in the house including towels, curtains and other home textiles in trendy colors and prints, as well as home decor items in glass, metal and wood
Sportswear: sportswear and accessories in specially developed functional materials available for women, men and children.
Southgate Mall hosts a Fall Fashion Weekend from October 15 through 18. Take advantage of the school break and enjoy time at the mall. From boots to scarves, find all the latest fall fashions for less and all under one roof.
Facility: Adams Center on University of Montana Campus in Missoula
Grammy Award-winning Christian music group, the Newsboys, will bring their “We Believe…God’s Not Dead” tour to the Adams Center at The University of Montana in Missoula for a concert at 7 p.m. Friday, October 9. The “We Believe…God’s Not Dead” tour is one of the most in-demand nights of worship, praise and celebration this tour season. The tour also includes Hawk Nelson and Ryan Stevenson.
The tour is named for the band’s hits “We Believe,” the group’s longest-running No. 1 single to date, and “God’s Not Dead (Like a Lion),” which has been certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America.
Newsboys, a Christian pop rock band, was found in 1985 in Mooloolaba, Queensland, Australia by Peter Furler and George Perdikis. Currently, the band consists of lead vocalist Michael Tait (formerly of DC Talk), keyboardist and bassist Jeff Frankenstein, guitarist Jody Davis, and drummer/percussionist Duncan Phillips.
Little Big Town – The Pain Killer Tour
Event Date: Thursday, November 12, 2015 at 7:30 pm
Facility: Adams Center on University of Montana Campus in Missoula
Little Big Town is an American country music vocal group. Founded in 1998, the group has comprised the same four members since its foundation: Karen Fairchild, Kimberly Schlapman (née Kimberly Roads), Jimi Westbrook, and Phillip Sweet. Their musical style relies heavily on four-part vocal harmonies, with all four members alternating as lead singers; Westbrook and Sweet also play rhythm guitar.
Pain Killer covers all new territory for Little Big Town. The band and its writing and production partners favored multi-layered effects. They drew from amix of music influences including vintage 50’s country, 70’s country, funk, groove, a cappella, bluegrass and straight up rock n’ roll. This evolution of Little Big Town’s sound is the outcome of their free reign to write and craft as they chose, making Pain Killer as uninhibited as their creative process.
Hosts Elaine and Brady Anderson-Wood of Blue Mountain Bed and Breakfast welcome you to be their guests. Experience their gorgeous, peaceful mountain setting that is in Missoula, Montana –the same town where these live concerts are performed on University of Montana campus. Each morning guests delight in fresh, delicious gourmet breakfasts.
The Montana Antique Mall located in downtown Missoula is the largest antique mall in Montana. They feature four floors and over 15,000 square feet of interesting and sometimes odd old stuff in what was once the Montana Hotel.
The Montana Hotel was built in 1890 and is claimed to be the oldest building in downtown Missoula. Located across from the original train depot, it serviced travelers coming east and west on the Northern Pacific railway. It also housed working men who gathered in the hotel dining room for supper at the end of their day and then could retire to the saloon for evening libations.
Today its home to sixty antique dealers and a variety of furniture, clothing, jewelry, collectibles, glassware, pottery and a little bit of everything else. There is even a library with books reflecting regional and historical interest.
Plan on an afternoon with the past and maybe taking some of it home. The Montana Antique Mall is located at 331 West Railroad Street in Missoula, Montana. Plenty of parking is available. The antique mall is open on Mondays through Saturdays from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm and on Sunday from noon to 4:00 pm. For more information, call 406-721-5366.
Want more retail therapy? The downtown area also has delightful specialty shops, boutiques, and galleries offering clothing, jewelry, and other gifts for loved ones. Southgate Mall is the largest mall in Western Montana and with more than one hundred specialty and name brand stores, there is something for everyone. North Reserve Street also offers some popular box stores like Best Buy, Home Depot, and Old Navy.
There are so many wonderful things to see and do while you stay in Missoula, Montana:
You are welcome to stay at Blue Mountain Bed and Breakfast during your visit to Big Sky Montana. We are conveniently close to plenty of fun things to do, but we also provide our guests with peaceful and scenic views of mountains and the Bitterroot River.
Each morning guests enjoy our delicious gourmet breakfasts. We enjoy seeing returning guests as well as meeting new guests that also become friends.
This baseball season, the opening game is June 24th with several fun nights scheduled throughout the summer, such as t-shirt night and bobbleheads night. The following is a listing of the local home games scheduled (subject to change based upon weather).
Scheduled home games: June 2015 June 24th
Opening night for the Osprey home games, and Game Show Night June 25th
Magnet Schedule Night June 26th
Fireworks Extravaganza June 27th
Saturday Weekly Brewfest, Big Sky Cheer Camp Performance and Launch-a-Ball June 28th
Senior Sunday and Hit the Books Night June 29th
Little League night, Military Monday, and Family Night
July 2015 July 2nd
Ronald McDonald House Jersey Night, and Outdoors Night July 3rd
Fireworks Extravaganza, Launch-a-Ball, and Ronald McDonald House Jersey Night July 7th Bike to the Ballpark, and Hit the Books Night July 8th
Game Show Night and Hellgate Cheer Camp Performance July 9th
Ladies Night July 10th
Bobblehead Night – Sparky the Fire Dog July 11th
Saturday Weekly Brewfest July 12
Faith and Family Night, Senior Sunday July 13th
Military Monday, Local Heroes Night July 22nd
Game Show Night July 23
Kids Eat Free July 24th Fireworks Extravaganza, Pioneer Days, and Photo Night July 25th
Saturday Weekly Brewfest July 28th
Environmental Awareness Night, Pioneer Days July 29th
Game Show Night July 30th University of Montana Alumni Night July 31st
Jake Lamb T-shirts
August 2015 August 1st
Bark in the Park, Pet Adoption Night, Saturday Weekly Brewfest August 2nd Medical Professional Night, Senior Sunday August 14th
Fireworks Extravaganza, and Scout Night August 15th
Renew Your Wedding Vows Night, Diamond Night, Saturday Weekly Brewfest August 16th
Faith and Family Night, Senior Sunday, Hit the Books Wildcard Night, Teacher Appreciation Night August 17th
Family Night, Military Monday August 18th
Neighborhood Night, Bike to the Ballpark August 19th Game Show Night August 20th
Stand Up 2 Cancer Night August 25th
Bike to the Ballpark August 26th
Game Show Night
September 2015 September 1st College Colors Day, and Bike to the Ballpark Night September 2nd
Salute to Veterans Night, Game Show Night September 3rd
Fan Appreciation Night, Team Photo September 4th
Fireworks Extravaganza
Blue Mountain Bed and Breakfast hosts Brady and Elaine welcome you to stay at their scenic and luxurious bed and breakfast. Their peaceful Blue Mountain setting overlooks the beautiful Bitterroot River. Gourmet homemade breakfasts await guests each morning. Experience all that Missoula, Montana has to offer including watching exciting minor league baseball–America’s favorite pastime!
Blue Mountain Bed and Breakfast is located in scenic Missoula, Montana. After enjoying a delicious gourmet breakfast each morning, you are fueled up to begin a wonderful day. The next time you get hungry (which will be awhile given our hearty breakfast portions), there is no shortage of great local places for Missoula Montana dining.
Butterfly Herbs: 232 Higgens Ave. (406) 728-8780 Established in 1972, offering fresh coffees, teas, homemade soups, fresh salads, sandwiches, and coffee ice cream specialties
Café Zydeco: 2101 Brooks Street (406) 926-2578 Unique Cajun restaurant known for Po-boys, Gumbos, Etouffee, and Beignets
Caffe Dolce: 500 Brooks Street (406) 830-3055 ext. 3 Fine dining with informal flare, seasonal contemporary Italian menus including pasta, pizza, and seafood, stunning collection of artisanal wines
Catalyst Café: 111 N Higgins Ave. (406) 542-1337 Offer delicious options for all, including vegetarians, vegans, and celiacs
El Cazador: 101 S. Higgins (406) 728-3657 Tasty authentic and traditional Mexican dishes
Finn and Porter: 100 Madison (406) 542-4660 Featuring seafood, steak, and chops and offering a fabulous view with extraordinary service
Iza: 529 South Higgins Ave. (406) 830-3237 Contemporary local Asian cuisine featuring organic, gluten free, and vegan options
Mackenzie River Pizza Company: 137 W. Front Street (406) 721-0077 and 5210 Grant Creek Road (406) 721-0099 Gourmet pizzas, hearty sandwiches, signature soups, Montana-sized salads and pastas, gluten-free crust available
Mustard Seed Asian Café: Southgate Mall(406) 542-7333 Asian-style dishes made to order with lean meats and fresh vegetables, signature sauces and dressing prepared from scratch everyday, award-winning desserts
Red Bird: Historic Florence Building, 111 N. Higgins Ave. Suite 1000 (406) 549-2906 Wine Bar with over 25 wines by the glass, extensive beer menu with live music on Mondays, intimate evening dining, showcasing local ingredients and transforming them into edible artwork
Wheat Montana: 2520 S. 3rd St. W (corner of 3rd and Reserve) (406) 327-0900 Handcrafted sandwiches on healthy Wheat Montana bread, fresh baked goods, soup, salad, espresso
Worden’s Market and Deli: 451 N. Higgins Ave. (406) 549-1293 Voted Missoula’s Best Deli, Best Wine, and Best Beer; cheeses, breads, coffee, football-size sandwiches and salads
Hosts Brady and Elaine Anderson-Wood extend warm hospitality to their bed and breakfast guests. Whether you want to be left alone (they respect the desire for privacy) or you need local recommendations based upon your unique interests, Brady and Elaine aim to please. Make your next vacation a trip to lovely Missoula, Montana.
Adventure Cycling Association has over 48,000 members worldwide. Their Headquarters is located at 150 E. Pine St., in Missoula, Montana. Their office hours are Monday – Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mountain Time, and during the summer months, they open on select weekends.
Missoula is located at the northern end of the Bitterroot Valley, which offers lots of great bicycling opportunities, including a 50-mile bike path paralleling the Bitterroot Mountains.
Adventure Cycling Association is located in a character-filled, historic downtown area, surrounded by a variety of restaurants, seasonal markets, coffee shops, retail stores, and the University of Montana. The city also has an extensive parks, trails, and open space system.
Missoula is on a number of Adventure Cycling’s mapped routes and is visited by hundreds of bicycle travelers each year. Some are riding coast to coast across America, others are on shorter trips to destinations such as Glacier National Park or the mountains of British Columbia.
Still others are on camper-van family vacations or trekking to Missoula for work, and take the opportunity to visit the place many people consider the bicycle-travel mecca.
Visitors to Adventure Cycling receive a hearty welcome, a cold beverage, an ice cream treat, and a Polaroid photo taken of them that goes up on our seasonal wall of fame. They can also enjoy kicking back in their Cyclists’ Lounge, which is full of bicycle-related reading material, including information on local rides, and offers free internet access.
Occasionally, they share a barbecue with group rides, such as their own TransAm tour, and Push America, a group of college students who ride cross country each year to raise funds and awareness for people with disabilities.
The Adventure Cycling Association inspires and empowers people to travel by bicycle:
Provide the premier tools and inspiration for people to travel by bicycle
Expand and integrate bike-travel networks for North America
Create the best possible conditions for bicycle travel
Sustain and improve Adventure Cycling Association
The Adventure Cycling Association publications:
Adventure Cyclist (the top United States bicycle magazine)
Cyclosource (bicycle touring gear)
Tours Book
Bike Bits (free email newsletter with more than 50,000 subscribers)
The Adventure Cycling Association Tours:
Self-contained
Inn to inn
Fully supported
Van supported
Educational bicycle tours
As a nonprofit tour operator, all proceeds go back into program support
Current Projects of The Adventure Cycling Association:
Coordinating the emerging U.S. Bicycle Route System
Advocating nationally for better bike-travel conditions
Adventure Cycling was founded as Bikecentennial, a 4,250-mile TransAmerican bicycle ride in the summer of 1976, with over 4,100 participants.
Their 40th anniversary will include The Montana Bicycle Celebration, July 15 – 17, 2016 in Missoula, Montana and will bring together bike travelers from all over the world.
On the same weekend, Tour of Montana will host professional bike races, an expo, and a Gran Fondo.
Adventure Cycling’s Bikecentennial Projects:
Archival project with Story Corps to preserve the fulfilling and transformative memories of Bikecentennial cyclists and other bike adventurers
Bikecentennial reunions and parties
Book about TransAmerican Trail co-authored by Greg Siple (co-founder of Adventure Cycling) and Mac McCoy (longtime Adventure Cycling staff member)
Commemorative beer
Family-friendly events
Online project that will recognize forty bicyclists who have made significant contributions to the bike travel community
Organized bike rides to showcase Missoula’s trail system (including the completed fifty-mile Bitterroot Trail south of Missoula)
Retro-themed jerseys and merchandise available in the Cyclosource store throughout 2016
Special bike giveaways
Special tours
Two new annual events, set to kick off in 2016, will inspire a bike travel movement throughout North America. National Bike Travel Weekend, June 3 – 5, 2016, will motivate bike travelers from all over North America to go on bike overnights through a festive online community.
Adventure Cycling will provide do-it-yourself resources and an interactive map that will connect bike travelers during what will be the most prolific weekend of bike travel in North America.
Bike to Your National Park Day on September 24, 2016 will celebrate the National Park Service’s centennial, National Public Lands Day and Adventure Cycling’s 40th anniversary by promoting bike travel to and within national parks, state parks, and other recreational areas.
In honor of the 40th anniversary, in 2016, Adventure Cycling will offer extra TransAmerica Trail tours and other special epic tours, including on Bicycle Route 66, the Underground Railroad and the Great Divide. Sign-ups will be available on the Adventure Cycling website in the summer of 2015.
For those who cannot attend Adventure Cycling’s events or tours and want to plan their own reunion or ride, Adventure Cycling will provide online tools and resources to help plan Do-It-Yourself Reunions and Celebrations throughout 2016.
Blue Mountain Bed and Breakfastwelcomes cyclists. The benefits of biking include better health (increased physical activity) as well as a better environment (no use of fuel).
Let hosts Brady and Elaine start each morning right with a delicious hearty breakfast. Bicyclists can return each evening for a restful night’s sleep in one of our luxurious guest rooms.
Bagels on Broadway is the perfect lunch stop in the downtown Missoula area, plus they offer delivery for downtown Missoula. Fresh, made-to-order sandwiches are made complete with their meal accompanists such as juices, milk, sodas, chips, fruit, cookies, and yogurt parfaits topped with their homemade granola. Bagels on Broadway does offer breakfast, but guests of Blue Mountain Bed and Breakfast will receive our delicious complimentary homemade gourmet breakfast each morning of their time with us.
Bernice’s Bakery in Missoula offers something different for lunch every day and promises to use the best ingredients that can be found. You can count on it being fresh, delicious, and affordable. All of their sandwiches are made on bread baked in their kitchen and include vegetarian choices. A scratch made soup will always be part of the equation as well. Guests can find something tasty for lunch from 11 am to 4 pm, seven days a week. In addition, their bakery offers treats and desserts (including wedding cakes) and they also offer delicious and creative holiday fresh baked goods!
After 13 years, Montana residents Jack and Christy Wich were able to move the Bake Shop out of their house. In June of 2010 the Black Cat Bake Shop opened at 2000 West Broadway in Missoula. A wedding cake should showcase your personality while representing your love and commitment for each other in beautiful edible art! Let their chefs use their creativity and passion to create a wedding cake for you that is the perfect marriage of exquisite taste and elegant design. They also serve delicious organic hearth bread as well as beverages including coffee, espresso, and tea. The Black Cat is active in community fundraisers, so look for certain events!
The Buttercup Market offers lunch 11 am to 3 pm daily. From soups and sandwiches to salads and empanadas, they have something delicious waiting for you. In the market they offer a wide range of local, regional, organic, and gluten free produce and products. Whether it’s from their dairy case, meat freezer, bulk grain section, beer and wine area, or off their shelves, guests are sure to find some fantastic Montana goods! The Buttercup is an important link to our community as well- they often host shows and receptions featuring local, Missoula artists. It’s always spring at The Buttercup because the name refers to the first wildflower to bloom in our area!
Cupcake Cowboy is a gourmet cupcake company in Missoula that bakes tasty cupcakes from scratch using the best ingredients. This mother-daughter run company takes orders for birthdays, weddings, and special events. They even offer flavorful gluten-free cupcakes. Take a look at their delightful Facebook page. Your mouth will water when you see their cupcake creations, guaranteed!
Great Harvest Bread Company serves fresh sandwiches for lunch during 10:30 am to 2:30 pm. They offer catering of sandwiches and salads in large quantities for events. Their whole wheat bread is rich, moist, hearty, great-tasting, and full of vitamins. This locally owned and operated Missoula bakery (by Linda and Dave) knows their Montana wheat farmers by first name. They also know their frequent customers on that basis as well. Located close to Hellgate Highschool, they are always handing out free samples to hungry teens and anyone who comes through their door. Their apple-crunch loaf and holiday specials are one of a kind!
Le Petit Outre, loosely translated as ‘The Little Outrageous’, is a locally owned Missoula bakery offering a wide range of breads and pastries. From their delicious hearth breads to their decadent pastries, people can stop by their retail shop on 129 4th St. West in Missoula, Montana, or find their goods at Missoula’s finest grocers and restaurants. If you’d like to take an inexpensive trip to Europe, Le Petit Outre will take you there!
The Pearl Café at 231 East Front Street in Missoula, Montana is open Monday through Saturday starting at 5 pm. Pearl Cafe received the Best Restaurant, Best Romantic Dining and Best Restaurant Service in a polling of Missoulians by the Missoula Independent in 2010. In addition to their romantic dinners, they have a bakery that makes a lot of beautiful wedding cakes.
Brady and Elaine offer a wonderful mountain bed and breakfast for relaxation as well as fun activities. Guests can enjoy their tasty Blue Mountain breakfasts and later in the day visit these local Missoula, Montana bakeries with incredibly fresh bread, soups, sandwiches, and treats!
