Author: Tyler Tobin
Community Road Update for July 30: Ousel Falls/Caddis Fly Ct. Roadwork
Please be advised that on Thursday, July 30, 2026, Ridgeline Excavation will be completing work on Ousel Falls Road near the intersection with Caddis Fly Ct, requiring a one-lane closure. The closure is scheduled to take place approximately 7:00 AM to 12:00 PM.
Delays will be mitigated as much as possible. Please follow all flagger instructions and adhere to the posted speed limits while traveling through the work zone. Additional shoulder work will also be taking place on Simkins Drive. This work is not anticipated to impact traffic.
A traffic control plan is below for your reference. Thank you for your patience and cooperation as this work is completed.
Wildlands is Almost Here – July 31 & August 1
Big Sky’s biggest music-meets-conservation weekend is finally here! Wildlands returns to the Big Sky Events Arena beneath Lone Mountain this Friday and Saturday, headlined on Friday with Riley Green & Leann Rimes and Saturday with Carrie Underwood & Kaitlin Butts. Now in its sixth year, Wildlands has become one of Montana’s most anticipated events — bringing together great music, mountain views, and a shared love for wild places.
And it’s not just about the music. The Wildlands Charity Auction is live now, with proceeds directly supporting this year’s conservation partner, PERC (Property and Environment Research Center). Wildlands has raised over $2.2 million for conservation efforts since it began — help keep that momentum going by bidding on some incredible items before the auction closes.
Grab your tickets, place a bid, and we’ll see you out there this weekend!
Community Road Update: Highway 191 Striping – Night Work
The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) will begin nighttime striping work on Highway 191 starting the night of Monday, July 27, 2026. Painting is scheduled to begin at 7 PM in the Four Corners area and continue south from there. Utility work in the canyon may require occasional adjustments to the schedule, but crews will keep the work moving as efficiently as possible.
If everything stays on track, striping on Highway 64 is expected the night of Wednesday, July 29, 2026. This work is being done at night to help reduce traffic congestion. Please contact MDT directly with any questions
RUFF’s Best in Show Comes to Town Center July 28
Join Riley’s Urgent Fund for Friends (RUFF) for an evening of food, drinks, live music and four-legged fun on Tuesday, July 28, from 5–8 p.m. at the Arts Council of Big Sky building in Town Center. The event will feature a Doggie Runway Show, live auction and raffle, with proceeds supporting Big Sky’s first dedicated animal shelter.
General admission is $40, with VIP Doggie Runway tickets available for $100. Learn more and purchase tickets.
Tomorrow at Len Hill Park: 2026 Soul Shine Country Fair
The 2026 Soul Shine Country Fair is scheduled for July 11, from 3 to 8 p.m. at Len Hill Park. Attendance is free and open to all, with voluntary donations encouraged from all who can contribute to the nonprofit’s mission. The event is both kid- and adult-friendly, with carnival games, arts and crafts, a rubber duck race and inflatable axe-throwing, ice cream and food trucks, a mechanical bison, and live country-western music from singer-songwriter Kailey Marie and country-rock swing dance band Rocky Mountain Pearls, starting at 6 p.m.
Road Closure & Traffic Control Plan for Town Center Ave. through 07/31
Please see the attached exhibit from Dick Anderson regarding temporary traffic control that will need to be implemented on Town Center Ave over the next 6 weeks. Two lanes of traffic will be maintained; however, the road will narrow to accommodate the ability to operate a lift from the roadway.
The traffic control will be implemented for a total of 5 days, starting with the first day tomorrow, followed by 4 additional days spread out over the coming weeks. No traffic control will be completed on Wednesdays to avoid impacting the farmer’s market.
Feel free to reach out with any questions or concerns.
Big Sky Community Rodeo Returns July 10
Presented by Yellowstone Club, the Big Sky Rodeo features some of Montana State University’s finest up-and-coming rodeo athletes as they entertain with a variety of rodeo disciplines including Bareback Riding, Steer Wrestling, Team Roping, Saddle Bronc Riding, Tie-Down Roping, Breakaway Roping, Barrel Racing and Bull Riding.
Mutton bustin’ and an additional special feature of 406 Rodeo miniature bucking stock ridden by junior roughstock kids will highlight the evening. Professional PBR and Western sports announcer Matt West will be announcing the event. Doors open at 430pm and the event goes until 930pm.
Ticketholders can enjoy food and drink options at the venue including food trucks and bar service.