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Thank you for your interest in Billings. Our Public Relations and Communications team proudly provides curated news and information on Billings as a leisure travel as well as a sports, meetings and convention destination. Our pressroom is your source for Billings stories, research, images, videos and more. We encourage you to forge your own path, and discover Billings, celebrating our authentic Montana spirit since 1882.

MEET OUR TRAIL GUIDES

Our locals are the soul of our destination. We crave boldness and embrace the pure, unencumbered Montana in all its forms – rock walls, mighty rivers, and mountains stretching into big, blue skies. We believe in staying true to our roots. Meet a few of our Trail Guides, who embody the Billings spirit.

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Get to know the locals of Billings and you’ll quickly feel the city’s warm, genuine spirit, making every encounter feel like catching up with an old friend.

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SteepWorld
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Spoke Shop
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Marble Table
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Thirsty Street Brewing Co.
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Chef Nick Steen
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Khanthaly's Eggrolls
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Rand's Hats
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Elyssa

press release

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Visit Billings Names Alex Tyson Recipient of 2026 Kevin Kooistra Award for Tourism Excellence
September 1st, 2026
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Big Sky Volleyfest breaks registration record again, bringing millions back to Billings
April 30th, 2026
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Visit Billings Launches USA 250 Webpage and Invites Community to Submit Local Celebration Events
April 21st, 2026

Upcoming events

Leisure Events
Yellowstone Valley Farmers Market
Fresh produce, handmade treats, and a true taste of Montana - the Yellowstone Valley Farmers Market has been bringing the community together since 1985. Stroll through local vendors, grab a ready-to-eat snack, and experience one of Billings’ favorite summer traditions, where nearly everything is grown within 120 miles. Every Saturday from July 18, 2026 to October 3, 2026.
Leisure Events
Teach the World to Sew Day

As part of the second annual Teach the World to Sew Day, Spring Blossom Quilt N Sew will be hosting a free class. Up to 12 participants will be guided through making this year’s project, a sunglasses case. Anyone is invited to register.

Teach the World to Sew Day is a free global event where participants can join beginner-friendly classes hosted by participating SINGER dealers, select Michaels stores and additional partner locations around the world. People around the world can participate from home virtually by registering on the event page.

Last year's inaugural event brought together more than 5,000 participants across 17 countries and 5 continents, giving aspiring makers an accessible opportunity to learn a new skill or rediscover a hobby they once loved from established experts in their communities.  For more information, please visit: www.teachtheworldtosew.com.

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Marya Pennington, PDM, CATP
Marya Pennington, PDM, CATP
Marketing Director
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