Downtown News

18th Annual River City Roots Festival Lineup Features Star-Studded High Hawks – Five Other Bands Returning to the Main Stage –   The entertainment lineup for the 18th annual River City Roots Festival will be headlined by The High Hawks on Saturday night and the Band of Heathens on Friday night. Roots Fest will take...

Explore Missoula’s Rich History with Unseen Missoula’s Guided Walking Tours Historical Guided Walking Tours Running Weekly through September As Downtown Missoula evolves with new growth and development, there’s never been a more crucial time to celebrate and honor the city’s rich heritage. With a focus on providing safe, educational, and entertaining heritage opportunities in Downtown...

15 New Recycling Receptacles Added to the Streets of Downtown Missoula   With the goal of improving recycling and reducing contamination of recycled materials, the Downtown Missoula Partnership maintenance crew installed 15 new community recycling receptacles on the streets of Downtown Missoula this week. The new blue receptacles will replace the old green wooden recycling...

Missoula Downtown Foundation Launches Spring Campaign for Beartracks Underbridge Playground   The Missoula Downtown Foundation (MDF) is thrilled to announce the launch of its 2024 Spring Campaign, dedicated to raising funds for the ongoing improvements to the Beartracks Underbridge Playground, a visionary project set to transform the urban landscape of Downtown Missoula into a vibrant hub of...

Shake Off the Winter Blues and Enjoy Some Brews! 13th Annual Winter Brewfest Returns February 24th   Missoula’s ultimate winter experience event returns on Saturday, February 24, 2024. Held in Caras Park, the 13th Annual Winter BrewFest will feature beer, cider, wine, food, and entertainment from 1-6pm. Produced by the Missoula Downtown Association, Winter BrewFest...

Bailey Durnell, Joan Redeen & Jodi Pilgrim Join MDA Board in 2024 Jed Liston from Community Medical Center Elected President of the Board   The Missoula Downtown Association added three new board members and a slate of new officers for 2024 at the MDA’s annual meeting and awards banquet January 25 at the Holiday Inn....

2023 Downtown Missoula Investment & Business Activity An Economic Hotspot to Live, Work and Play   According to the U.S. Census Bureau, net migration to Montana in 2023 grew by approximately 10,000 residents. Missoula saw its fair share of this migration and has become the second largest city in the state with a city population...

37th Annual MDA Awards Banquet Celebrates Local Champions of Community Aaron Wilson Named Dan Cederberg Downtowner of the Year   Six remarkable individuals were each recognized for their unwavering dedication to Downtown Missoula at the Missoula Downtown Association’s 37th Annual Meeting at the Holiday Inn, January 25. Aaron Wilson, City of Missoula Transportation Planner, received...

Get your Taste Buds Ready, Missoula! Downtown Dine Local Week Returns January 22-28, 2024   The Downtown Missoula Partnership is hosting the fourth annual Downtown Dine Local Week to shift attention toward supporting food and beverage businesses in Downtown Missoula. The week-long promotion encourages the community to try something new and experience the diverse flavors...