George Everett

If you haven't made it to the Uptown Farmers Market yet this summer, you're missing out. Especially when the sun is out, the birds are chirping, and the music is playing. It's a great event just to take in and if you're looking for fresh produce, local artisan crafts and artwork or even information on community events, this is your place.

With just a few weeks until the first notes of the 2024 Montana Folk Festival, more specific needs for volunteers are becoming clear. Festival organizers are inviting new volunteers for the 2024 Festival on July 12, 13 and 14 and updating their database for returning volunteers, too.

Back by the popular demand for winter to be over, the Butte Farmers' Market will return for the 2024 season on Saturday, May 18 from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm on West Park Street between Main and Dakota Streets in Uptown Butte. The market will run every Saturday through the summer for 21 Saturdays until October 5.

The Markovich Family Foundation in conjunction with Summit Beverage has awarded a total of $100,000 over five years to support the Montana Folk Festival in 2024 and in the years to follow. This year, $20,000 will be granted to the Montana Folk Festival by the Foundation. This support will be doubled by the ongoing challenge grant of the Dennis and Phyllis Washington Foundation.

The Dennis and Phyllis Washington Foundation in conjunction with Montana Resources has awarded a total of $200,000 to support the Montana Folk Festival in 2024. This year, $100,000 will be awarded to the Montana Folk Festival which must be matched by contributions from other Montana businesses.

For the fifth year, Mainstreet Uptown Butte invites Butte citizens to come see the Copper Star in the County Courthouse and make a wish for the holidays. Between now and noon on December 21st, Butte citizens young and old are encouraged to make a wish for the community of Butte, or for neighbors, friends or families.

Looking for an early Christmas gift or a unique addition to your family's holiday decor? Two new commemorative Holiday ornaments are back by popular demand, but for a limited time.

The 2023 Uptown Christmas Stroll is set for Friday, December 1st from 5 pm to 10 pm in Uptown Butte. Mainstreet Uptown Butte is seeking nominations for outstanding members of the business community to serve as Grand Marshal of the 2023 Children's Light Parade and Tree Lighting Ceremony. Nominees should be community-minded residents and individuals in the business community who have had a positive impact on Uptown Butte in 2023.

One of the sure signs of summer is the appearance of the Farmers Market in Uptown Butte on Saturday mornings and since 1995 have brought local vendors and shoppers together. This year's Farmers Market season will begin on Saturday, May 13 and if you want to take part, here are a few things you'll need to do.