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November 15: Big Sky Discovery Academy Fall Jam at Tips Up

🎉 Big Sky’s Most Anticipated Event of the Year is BACK! 🎉

Get ready, Big Sky! We’re pulling out all the stops for this year’s Fall Jam—a night packed with unbeatable tunes, an electric atmosphere, and a chance to make a real impact. Whether you’re here to dance, bid, or just soak in the vibes, this is the event you don’t want to miss.

🎵 Live Music by Luke and Dustin from Pinky and the Floyd 🎵

Let’s set the stage for an unforgettable evening! Luke and Dustin from Pinky and the Floyd will take you on a musical journey that’ll have you dancing from the first chord to the last note. Bring your friends, bring your rhythm, and prepare to jam!

🎟 Get Your Tickets NOW! 🎟

  • General Admission: $100
    Includes: Admission, Dinner, and Two Drinks (Beer or Wine)
  • Table Reservation: $1250
    Includes: 6 Tickets, Individual Table, Dinner, and 24 Drink Tickets (12 beer/wine & 12 of your choice)

🎁 Silent & Live Auctions 🎁

Bid on incredible experiences and exclusive items. From once-in-a-lifetime vacations to local adventures, there’s something for everyone! All proceeds go directly to supporting Big Sky Discovery Academy, helping us continue to provide top-notch education and resources to our students.

🤝 Sponsor this Unforgettable Night! 🤝

Want to leave a lasting impact on your community? We have sponsorship opportunities available that will elevate your brand while supporting an incredible cause.

  • Band Sponsor: $1,500
  • Staff Event Sponsor: $3,000 (Covers the cost for staff and guests to attend)
  • Food & Beverage Sponsor: $5,000
  • Event Sponsor: $10,000

Join us in making this the most successful Fall Jam yet! Sponsor now and help shape the future of education in Big Sky.

This is more than just a night out—it’s a night to make a difference.

Grab your tickets, reserve your table, or become a sponsor today. Let’s pack out Tips Up, raise essential funds, and create memories that will last a lifetime.

Big Sky Discovery Academy Fall Jam 2024—where music, community, and giving back come together for one epic night. See you there!

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November 7-8: Gallatin Canyon Project Update – Lava Lake Bridge Work Delayed

Impact attenuator replacement at Lava Lake Bridge, initially scheduled to begin today, has been delayed due to unfavorable weather conditions. Crews plan to conduct the replacement activities on Thursday, November 7 and Friday, November 8, weather and other unforeseen factors permitting.

While this work is underway, drivers can expect single-lane closures, flaggers, and 15-minute delays between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. A 12-foot width restriction will also be in place during working hours.

If you have questions, please email me at Kristine@bigskypublicrelations.com. Our project hotline is also open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 406-207-4484. Visit the project webpage at https://mdt.mt.gov/pubinvolve/gallatincanyon/. To subscribe to weekly text updates, text GALLATINCANYON to 41411.

 

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October 25-27: 2024 Haunted Peaks Halloween Festival

HAUNTED PEAKS HALLOWEEN FESTIVAL | OCTOBER 25-27
A three day Halloween celebration presented by Lone Mountain Land Co. & Big Sky Real Estate in the Big Sky Town Center. This all ages event is filled with traditional holiday activities, films, music and great Fall fun (Updated 10.12*).

🎃 To help Big Sky get into the Halloween spirit our neighbors at The Waypoint are hosting a week long Horror Film Fest. This October, enjoy a frightfully good lineup of classic scary movies. Catch a show every night, October 18-24 | 8PM. Check out the full film lineup.

FRIDAY OCT. 25

🎃 Skull & Roses Ball presented by Arts Council of Big Sky: DeadPhish Orchestra and the Arts Council of Big Sky invites you to the annual Skull & Roses Ball at the Waypoint. Doors 8PM and Music 9PM. The Ball will include a costume competition with prizes awarded to dedicated costume categories (Big Phish, Greatest Dead, People’s Choice, Most Artistic Costume). Enjoy themed drinks, photo opportunities, and a whole lot of Grateful Dead and Phish to groove out to. Get your tickets here.

🎃 Haunted Peaks Window Display Competition presented by Second Season Day 1: Stroll through downtown and admire the spooky creativity of local merchants and artists as they decorate their stores for our annual windows and displays competition. Vote for your favorites by scanning the QR code at participating businesses. Note: they may be located on the window display or inside at the register. Cast your vote by 10PM Sunday, Oct. 27. Winners will be announced on Halloween day on Town Center’s Instagram and Facebook.

SATURDAY OCT. 26

🎃 5th Annual Haunted Run presented by Moving Mountains Fitness: Rock your favorite costume and brave 5k of fun Halloween themed challenges at the 5th Annual Haunted Run. Race starts at 1 PM for adults and 2:45 PM for kids. Packet pick up and registration will be located at Moving Mountains 11:30AM – 12:15PM for adults and 2PM – 2:45PM for the kids. Adult awards and block party will take place before the kids run. Enjoy a block party by Town Center East end businesses with live music, food trucks, a costume contest, raffle, and lots of Halloween fun! The Kids Fun Run will begin at Moving Mountains and end at The Waypoint where each participant will gain FREE entry into the Mini Monster Mash Kids Party presented by Big Sky PTO & Rocky Mountain Toy Co. (3-6PM).

🎃 Mini Monster Mash Kids Party presented by Big Sky PTO & Rocky Mountain Toy Co.: Get the family together for an evening of costumed fun at the Mini Monster Mash Kids Party. Enjoy traditional Halloween activities like our kids costume contest, dance party, classic Halloween movies, and more. Party from 3-6PM. Don’t forget to bring your best pumpkin design for a chance to win the 2024 Pumpkin King & Queen Carving Competition. Bring your pre-carved pumpkins with battery operated votives to The Waypoint to enter the contest. Our team of judges will pick their favorite designs and crown the Pumpkin King & Queen.

(NOTE: Get your pumpkins at the Annual Great Pumpkin Giveaway Food Drive on Friday, October 11th from 2:30-6:30 PM at Len Hill Park. 10 lbs or cans per pumpkin. Preferred items: soup, rice, beans, canned/boxed meals)

🎃 Concert Pub Crawl: Join costumed party goers for an evening of progressive pub crawling and intimate concerts with local artists and DJs throughout Town Center. The first stop will be at Beehive Basin Brewery and the East end block party featuring Aaron Young at 1PM. Afterwards concert goers can make their way to other performances throughout Town Center like DJ Randy Kludt spinning old school vinyl at The Wilson Lobby Bar & Lounge at 3PM and DJ Swamp Moose at the Drunken Monk at 8PM. The final stop will feature a costume dance party to remember with DJ Dreday 2K7 at Tips Up, 10PM. Check back for a complete list of venues and artists dropping soon!

🎃 Haunted Peaks Window Display Competition presented by Second Season Day 2: Stroll through downtown and admire the spooky creativity of local merchants and artists as they decorate their stores for our annual windows and displays competition. Vote for your favorites by scanning the QR code at participating businesses. Note: they may be located on the window display or inside at the register. Cast your vote by 10PM Sunday, Oct. 27. Winners will be announced on Halloween day on Town Center’s Instagram and Facebook.

SUNDAY OCT.27

🎃 Yappy Hour Presented By The Rocks: Yappy Hour is a costume contest and happy hour for people and pets from 2-4 PM at Fire Pit Park across from The Rocks. Win prizes from our panel of pet friendly celebrity judges, enjoy drink specials, treats, and help raise funds and awareness for RUFF (local nonprofit providing vital veterinary care to the underserved members of the Big Sky community).

🎃 Dia de los Muertos presented by Arts Council of Big Sky: Join us for Big Sky’s annual Dia de los Muertos celebration. Come build ofrendas, place votives and celebrate the memories of our departed loved ones together. Enjoy face painting and sample traditional cuisine. Music by local DJ. 1-4PM at Len Hill Park.

🎃 Haunted Peaks Window Display Competition presented by Second Season Day 3: Stroll through downtown and admire the spooky creativity of local merchants and artists as they decorate their stores for our annual windows and displays competition. Vote for your favorites by scanning the QR code at participating businesses. Note: they may be located on the window display or inside at the register. Cast your vote by 10PM Sunday, Oct. 27th. Winners will be announced on Halloween day on Town Center’s Instagram and Facebook.

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October 14-18: Gallatin Canyon Pavement Preservation and Safety Improvements Update

The Gallatin Canyon Pavement Preservation and Safety Improvements project on US Highway 191 has been substantially completed by the Montana Department of Transportation, CK May Excavating, and Riverside Contracting.

Turn Bay North of Gallatin Gateway

Seeding operations are now complete. That was the final outstanding task on this portion of the project.

South of Spanish Creek South

Work on replacing the impact attenuator on the bridge near the Lava Lake Trailhead has not been scheduled but could happen this week. Once work begins, it will take about three days to complete.

While attenuator work is underway, crews will be present during daytime hours and drivers can expect single-lane closures, flaggers, and 15-minute delays.

If you have questions, please email Kristine at Kristine@bigskypublicrelations.com. Our project hotline is also open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 406-207-4484. Visit the project webpage at https://mdt.mt.gov/pubinvolve/gallatincanyon/. To subscribe to weekly text updates, text GALLATINCANYON to 41411.*

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October: Town Center Improvements

Throughout October, you might notice some equipment moving around as the LMLC team conducts site grading and light utility work near Tips Up and in the parking lot adjacent to BASE. This early utility work is paving the way for future projects, including the upcoming public restroom facility. Thank you for your understanding as we work to enhance Town Center.

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