Special events, festivals, and fairs have proven themselves vital pieces of our downtown & Billings economy. They attract visitors and generate tourism and workforce interest. They cultivate positive community identity and contribute to the economic health of the district.

Events are a vital piece of what we do to make Downtown Billings the preferred place to work, live and play.

We’re always looking for good volunteers! If you’re interested in getting involved, contact our Event Director, or sign up for our volunteer newsletter below:

List of Signature Events – 2025

  • Mug Crawl Sat. February 15
  • St. Patrick’s Day Parade & Celtic Fair Sat. March 15
  • Mini Golf Tournament Sat. June 14
  • Strawberry Festival Sat. July 12
  • Alive After 5, Outdoor Concert Series Thursdays, June 12 – July 31
  • Summer Stroll Fri. August 1 (First Friday)
  • Chalk on the Walk Fri. August 1 (First Friday)
  • HarvestFest Sat. October 11
  • Downtown Trick or Treat Fri. October 31 (Halloween)
  • Holiday Parade Fri. November 28 (day after Thanksgiving)
  • Holiday Stroll Fri. December 5 (First Friday)

Entertainment Inquiry

We host several large community events throughout the year including Alive After 5, Strawberry Festival, HarvestFest, St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Celtic Fair, Holiday Stroll, etc.

Downtown Billings is the final booking party however, the decision makers for the entertainment booking selection process are both our Events Director and the Host location(s). Both entities will discuss the options available and contact the bands for booking.

Please complete this Event Entertainment Inquiry form if you are interested in performing at one of the Downtown Billings events.

Upcoming Signature Events


Alive After 5: Tanner Laws and Kyle Hunter (at The Pub Station)
Enjoy live music & fun with 1500 of your closest friends at the first Alive...read more
5th Annual Downtown Mini Golf Tournament
a downtown Golf Tournament of miniature proportions Test your putting skills and join us downtown...read more
Alive After 5: The Hellroaring (at Thirsty Street Brewing Co.)
Enjoy live music & fun with 1500 of your closest friends! The annual Alive After...read more
Alive After 5: Stranded by Choice (at The Monte)
Enjoy live music & fun with 1500 of your closest friends! The annual Alive After...read more
Alive After 5: John Roberts y Pan Blanco (Rainbow Bar on N. 24th Street)
Come celebrate Rainbow Bar’s 90th Anniversary with live music & fun with 1500 of your...read more
Alive After 5: Repeat Offenders (at Montana Brewing Co. at Skypoint)
Enjoy live music & fun with 2300 of your closest friends! The annual Alive After...read more
34th Billings Strawberry Festival
Presented by Downtown Billings and Visit Billings: The annual Strawberry Festival is Billings largest vendor...read more
Alive After 5: Paige & The People’s Band (at Last Chance Pub & Cider Mill)
Enjoy live music & fun with 1500 of your closest friends! The annual Alive After...read more
Alive After 5: Ryan Chrys & The Rough Cuts (at Tiny’s Tavern)
Enjoy live music & fun with 1500 of your closest friends! The annual Alive After...read more
Alive After 5: Exist 53 (at Hooligan’s Sports Bar at Skypoint)
Enjoy live music & fun with 1500 of your closest friends! The annual Alive After...read more
Summer Stroll featuring ArtWalk
Summer is a special time of year for downtown. For August’s First Friday come celebrate...read more
21st Billings HarvestFest
HarvestFest celebrates the changing seasons with a rich diversity of arts and crafts, mums, pumpkins, jams, face painting, balloon twisting, pies, and the final offerings of locally grown produce. 
2025 Downtown Trick-or-Treat
Downtown Trick-or-Treat, hosted by our Downtown Billings team, and has been a popular and safe...read more
40th Annual Holiday Parade
2025 Parade Theme TBa fall 2025 The Holiday Parade is a long-time tradition for the...read more
First Friday Holiday Stroll Featuring ArtWalk
December’s First Friday consists of the 24th annual Downtown Billings Holiday  Stroll, with events  throughout...read more

Past Signature Events


42nd Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade & Celtic Fair
This annual FREE community event has been a tradition in the Billings community for 42 years. It features a parade of over 40 festive floats along with the Celtic Fair & Street Party that fill the streets below Skypoint with the scent of street food and the festive sound of music, cloggers, bag-pipers.
[SOLD OUT] 5th Annual Downtown Mug Crawl
Billings Ultimate Caffeine Lovers Event. Sign-up with your favorite caffeine loving friends, bundle up and...read more
First Friday Holiday Stroll Featuring ArtWalk
December’s First Friday consists of the 23rd annual Downtown Billings Holiday  Stroll, with events  throughout...read more
39th Annual Holiday Parade
2024 Parade Theme: Out of this world holidays The Holiday Parade is a long-time tradition...read more
Pre-Parade Photos with Santa
Santa Claus is coming downtown for FREE Pre-Parade photos from 4:30pm to 6pm. ⁠⁠ Hosted...read more
2024 Downtown Trick-or-Treat
Downtown Trick-or-Treat, hosted by our Downtown Billings team, and has been a popular and safe...read more
Halloween Grand Prize Painted Pumpkin Contest
Design your pumpkin to be as silly or scary as you like, and TDS Fiber will decide who’s created the most genius gourd! 
Halloween Grand Prize Painted Pumpkin Contest
Design your pumpkin to be as silly or scary as you like, and TDS Fiber will decide who’s created the most genius gourd! 
Halloween Grand Prize Painted Pumpkin Contest
Design your pumpkin to be as silly or scary as you like, and TDS Fiber will decide who’s created the most genius gourd! 
Halloween Grand Prize Painted Pumpkin Contest
Design your pumpkin to be as silly or scary as you like, and TDS Fiber will decide who’s created the most genius gourd! 
Halloween Grand Prize Painted Pumpkin Contest
Design your pumpkin to be as silly or scary as you like, and TDS Fiber will decide who’s created the most genius gourd! 
Halloween Grand Prize Painted Pumpkin Contest
Design your pumpkin to be as silly or scary as you like, and TDS Fiber will decide who’s created the most genius gourd! 
20th Billings HarvestFest
HarvestFest celebrates the changing seasons with a rich diversity of arts and crafts, mums, pumpkins, jams, face painting, balloon twisting, pies, and the final offerings of locally grown produce. 
2024 Battle of the Plans: Awards Ceremony & Press Conference
Join us for an extra HAPPY hour at Craft Local on August 28th as we...read more
2024 Battle of the Plans: Business Pitch Competition
Join us at the third and final phase of the Battle of the Plans Business...read more
Summer Stroll featuring ArtWalk
Summer is a special time of year for downtown. For August’s First Friday come celebrate...read more
Chalk on the Walk
Join us downtown during August’s first Friday Summer Stroll featuring ArtWalk event. Chalk on the...read more
Alive After 5: Parker Brown and Friends (at Kirks’ Grocery)
Enjoy live music & fun with 1500 of your closest friends at the final Alive...read more
Alive After 5: The Hellroaring (at The Monte)
Enjoy live music & fun with 1500 of your closest friends! The annual Alive After...read more
33rd Billings Strawberry Festival
Presented by Downtown Billings and Visit Billings: The annual Strawberry Festival is Billings largest vendor...read more
Alive After 5: El Wencho (Hooligan’s Sports Bar at Skypoint)
Enjoy live music & fun with 1500 of your closest friends! The annual Alive After...read more
Alive After 5: Repeat Offenders (Montana Brewing Co. at Skypoint)
Enjoy live music & fun with 1500 of your closest friends! The annual Alive After...read more
Alive After 5: Arterial Drive (at Thirsty Street Brewing Co.)
Enjoy live music & fun with 1500 of your closest friends! The annual Alive After...read more
4th Annual Downtown Mini Golf Tournament
a downtown Golf Tournament of miniature proportions Test your putting skills and join us downtown...read more
Alive After 5: Counting Coup (at Last Chance Pub & Cider Mill)
Enjoy live music & fun with 1500 of your closest friends! The annual Alive After...read more
Alive After 5: Zech Peabody Band and Kalyn Beasley & The Honky Tonk Arcade (at The Pub Station)
Enjoy live music & fun with 1500 of your closest friends at the first Alive...read more