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Tomorrow Night at The Waypoint: Big Sky Summer Shootout

We are proud to continue the Shootout tradition with the 3rd Annual Big Sky Summer Shootout Film & Photo Festival. From the mountains and rivers to events, happenings and everything in between. If it’s part of Big Sky summer then it’s part of The Shootout. This year’s film and photo submission window is May 1st-August 16th.

The premiere is scheduled for Tuesday, September 29th 2026 at The Waypoint. Showtimes @ 6 PM & 8 PM.

Tickets include festival admission to view select film/photo submissions, a chance to vote for the Live People’s Choice Awards, Second Season Pass raffle, and entered for a chance to win door prizes.

Get your tickets here and help us celebrate this great piece of Big Sky’s community and culture.

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Big Sky’s Inaugural Food & Wine Festival Takes Center Stage

The Peak of Taste is Coming to Big Sky this Thursday – Saturday, September 24-26

It’s a simple recipe: good food, good wine, and good company make for life’s most priceless moments. We’re turning that recipe into a new tradition, and we saved you a place at the table. Big Sky Food & Wine Festival is an immersive celebration in Big Sky, Montana, bringing together acclaimed chefs, winemakers, and food lovers for an unforgettable weekend in the mountains. Guests will savor a spectacular schedule of events, from chef-led cooking demonstrations and curated wine tastings to live music, scenic open-air tastings, and unforgettable dining experiences.

Get Tickets Here

Visit the Big Sky Food & Wine Festival website HERE to learn more.

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October 5-9 | Big Sky Community Week

CONNECT. COLLABORATE. CREATE

For five years, Community Week has brought Big Sky together to connect with neighbors, collaborate with partners, and create what’s next for our community.

This October, we’re celebrating how far we’ve come and looking ahead to what we can create together – with five days of events and activities for all ages. Come out, have fun and support local! At Community Week events, pick up a Coupon Book for special offers and discounts from Big Sky businesses. Plus, get entered for a chance to win some great prizes!

HERE is the 2026 Schedule of Events

EARN Raffle Entries – Attend events, and you can be entered into the raffle for prizes.

This event is Free and Open to the Public. For more information email info@bigskycommunityweek.org

Brought to you by the Big Sky Chamber of Commerce and Big Sky Resort Area District.

 

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Prost, Big Sky! Oktoberfest Returns This Weekend for Three Days of Bier, Brats & Bavarian Fun

Dust off your lederhosen, grab your favorite dirndl and get ready to raise a stein—Big Sky Oktoberfest returns to Town Center Plaza September 18–20, 2026, bringing three days of German tradition, Montana spirit and plenty of fall fun to the heart of Big Sky.

The annual celebration features German bier from Paulaner and Ayinger, bier-simmered brats, currywurst, giant pretzels, live DJ entertainment, Hammerschlagen, Stein Holding competitions, football on the big screens and activities for the whole family. And the best part? Proceeds support youth sports programs right here in Big Sky.

This Year’s Schedule

Friday, September 18 | 3–10 PM
Kick things off with Opening Night, featuring German food and bier, live DJ entertainment and Stein Holding competitions at 6 PM and 7:30 PM.

Saturday, September 19 | 12–10 PM
The main event brings an all-day Biergarten, college football on the big screens, Hammerschlagen throughout the afternoon, Stein Holding at 6 PM and 7:30 PM, and music into the evening.

Sunday, September 20 | 11 AM–5 PM
Bring the whole crew for Family Day, with pretzels, games, NFL football on the big screens and plenty of laid-back Oktoberfest fun. Kids and leashed, well-behaved dogs are welcome!

Get Your Tickets

Admission is $10 per day for ages 16+, or grab a three-day pass for $25. Kids under 16 get in free.

Tickets can be purchased in advance at bigskyoktoberfest.com, or at the gate throughout the weekend. Food, bier and merchandise are available for purchase separately at the festival.

So whether you’re coming for the steins, the brats, the games, the music—or simply an excuse to celebrate fall in Big Sky—Oktoberfest is calling.

September 18–20, 2026 | Town Center Plaza | Big Sky, Montana

Prost!

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Big Sky Takes Center Stage: Lone Peak Film Festival Returns September 17–20

Big Sky comes alive on screen this September as the Lone Peak Film Festival returns September 17–20 for four days of inspiring stories, independent filmmaking, and community connection.

Featuring 21 films, the festival offers an intimate opportunity to experience uplifting cinema at the Waypoint—and, in many cases, meet the filmmakers themselves. Nearly every film will be followed by a Q&A with the filmmaker, giving audiences a chance to go beyond the screen and hear the stories, ideas, and creative journeys behind each film.

The festival extends beyond the films, too. Free public panels offer opportunities to hear directly from artists and filmmakers, while the festival’s opening ceremony at Len Hill Park is free and open to the community.

Whether you’re a longtime film lover or simply looking for something meaningful and unique to do in Big Sky, the Lone Peak Film Festival is an opportunity to gather with neighbors, discover powerful stories, and connect with the people who bring them to life.

Explore the full film schedule, showtimes, and tickets at lonepeakfilmfestival.com.

September 17–20 | Big Sky, Montana
21 Films • Filmmaker Q&As • Free Panels • Free Opening Ceremony

BUY TICKETS HERE

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2026 Lone Peak Film Festival Tickets On Sale!

We are so excited to announce that tickets are now on sale for the 2026 Lone Peak Film Festival in Big Sky, Montana! Opening night is Thursday, September 17th and the festival runs through Sunday the 20th. Our program is now live at www.lonepeakfilmfestival.com where you can buy tickets and review our full selection of 21 inspiring films as well as all of our other amazing programming – including an incredible live music festival warm up at WMPAC.

Due to high demand, we strongly recommend buying tickets online ahead of time. We cannot guarantee ticket availability on the date of the screenings – seats are selling significantly quicker than last year. If you act quick, you can still buy our LAST All Access Pass (there is literally only one left).

Thank you! We hope to see you at the movies! 

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The 2026 Lone Peak Film Festival Selections Have Arrived

This year’s Lone Peak Film Festival selection is a collection of powerful, inspirational films that will stay with long after you leave the theater.

Across twenty one films, you’ll travel from the high winds of the Himalayas to the quiet forests of Mexico. You’ll follow skiers, fishermen, ranchers, artists, conservationists, elders, and young people finding their footing in a changing world. You’ll meet those who carry old traditions forward and those determined to imagine something new.

These are stories shaped by wild places and ordinary courage—of people who keep showing up for one another, for the land beneath them, and for the future still taking form.

All Access Passes are available now and individual tickets become available August 19th.

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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.

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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

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