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Billings Celebrates America 250

As America celebrates its 250th birthday, Billings invites you to do mighty things in a place where history feels easy to step into. In Montana’s biggest city, the American story shows up in many forms, from rich heritage and gritty roots to local events and celebrations that bring those stories to life today. Venture out to nearby monuments and parks that mark pivotal moments in our nation’s past, and enjoy festivals, music and community gatherings that keep the spirit moving forward.

Things To Do

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All-American Family Getaway

Set out on a road trip along one of the most breathtaking routes in the U.S.

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Three-Day Itinerary for History Buffs

Explore the ancient past of Montana’s largest city with a visit to the site of some of its earliest inhabitants.

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Local Stories and National History

Explore the ancient past of Montana’s largest city with a visit to the site of some of its earliest inhabitants.

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All-American Family Getaway

Set out on a road trip along one of the most breathtaking routes in the U.S.

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Three-Day Itinerary for History Buffs

Explore the ancient past of Montana’s largest city with a visit to the site of some of its earliest inhabitants.

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Local Stories and National History

Explore the ancient past of Montana’s largest city with a visit to the site of some of its earliest inhabitants.

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The greatest show on the diamond is coming to Billings!

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The greatest show on the diamond is coming to Billings!

Banana Ball, the viral exhibition baseball league that has captured fans’ imaginations and hearts across the world, is bringing its…

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150 Years Later: Remembering the Battle of the Little Bighorn

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150 Years Later: Remembering the Battle of the Little Bighorn

150 Years Later: Remembering the Battle of the Little Bighorn Blog Courtesy: Visit Southeast Montana Here in Southeast Montana, history isn’t just something you…

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You’ll Hear It Before You See It: Yellowstone International Air Show in Billings

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You’ll Hear It Before You See It: Yellowstone International Air Show in Billings

There’s a moment in Billings when the city feels a little different. You hear it first, a low rumble that…

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CELEBRATIONS AND EVENTS

Billings is packed with patriotic energy and classic celebrations that bring the community together. Independence Day festivities anchor the season with fireworks, live music and family-friendly events, while downtown concerts, outdoor festivals and baseball games keep the red-white-and-blue spirit going all season long.

Billings Navy Week

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August
17 - 23

Banana Ball

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August
20 - 22

Yellowstone International Air Show

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August
22 - 23
May 2026
Fritz Scholder

Visions of America: The Spirit of Independence

Explore Visions of America: The Spirit of Independence at the Yellowstone Art Museum. This exhibit, open May 22–Feb 13, 2027, features the 1974 Kent Bicentennial Portfolio, twelve celebrated artists reflect on freedom and American history through lithographs and serigraphs, offering diverse, thought-provoking perspectives on the meaning of independence.
22 May - 13 Feb
Yellowstone Art Musuem
401 North 27th Street
September 2026

Budweiser Clydesdales in Billings

The Budweiser Clydesdales are coming to Billings! They will be on Broadway Avenue on Wednesday, September 9 from 5pm – 7pm for photos and at the opening of the Mustangs Playoff Game on Friday, September 11 from 5:30pm – 6:30pm.
09 - 11 Sep
Dehler Park
2611 9th Ave N, Billings, MT, 59101
October 2026

MSUB Library Lecture Series: America Turns 250 – Revolutionary: Who was Deborah Samson?

Step into the story of America’s fight for independence with this “America Turns 250” lecture series. Join New York Times Bestselling author Amy Harmon as she talks about Deborah Samson, the Massachusetts woman who disguised herself as a man in order to serve in the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War.
13 Oct
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Montana State University Billings

The Riggins Masters

Debuting October 16 – 17 in Billings, Montana, The Riggins Masters is the largest standalone bareback bronc riding event in the world, featuring the top 24 PRCA bareback bronc riders competing for a record-setting purse.
16 - 17 Oct
MetraPark

MSUB Library Lecture Series: America Turns 250 – Revolutionary Legacies: The Politics of Independence in the Early American Republic

Step into the story of America’s fight for independence with this “America Turns 250” lecture series exploring the people, ideas, and events that shaped the nation. Discover what happened after the Revolutionary War ended – and how Americans worked to build a new nation and define an identity separate from Britain.
20 Oct
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Montana State University Billings

MSUB Library Lecture Series: America Turns 250 – Testing the Limits of Revolutionary Fervor: The US Response to the Haitian Revolution, 1791–1804

Step into the story of America’s fight for independence with this “America Turns 250” lecture series exploring the people, ideas, and events that shaped the nation. Explore the Haitian Revolution and its connection to the early United States. Learn how Haiti’s fight for freedom and independence influenced the presidencies of George Washington, John Adams, and […]
27 Oct
6:30 am - 8:00 pm
Montana State University Billings
November 2026

MSUB Library Lecture Series: America Turns 250 – Revolutionary Violence and the Origins of American Constitutions

Step into the story of America’s fight for independence with this “America Turns 250” lecture series exploring the people, ideas, and events that shaped the nation. Discover how the Revolutionary War influenced the creation of new state and national constitutions and shaped the way Americans thought about government and self-government.
03 Nov
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Montana State University Billings
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