Missoula Weekend Events: Aug 21–24 Music, Sports & Fun

Here's what's going on this weekend, August 21-24, in Missoula.

Note: Recurring events include the downtown farmers' markets Downtown ToNight and Summer Jazz Night every Friday.

Riley Green at Kettlehouse

Get an early start on the weekend with Riley Green at Kettlehouse Amphitheater on Thursday, August 21. Doors open at 5:30, but don't expect Green to show up until after he throws out the first pitch at the Missoula Paddleheads game.

Credit: Jason Kempin (Getty Images)

Griz Soccer returns

The back-to-back Big Sky Conference Regular Season Champions started their season off last Thursday with a 3-0 win over Southern Utah. Now, the Griz host the Rumble in the Rockies.

The 4-team "tournament" will feature Baylor vs. Denver and Montana vs. SeattleU on Thursday, August 21, beginning at 3 pm.

Then on Sunday, August 24, it will be Denver vs. Seattle and Montana vs. Baylor starting at 11 am.

19th annual River City Roots Festival

Downtown Missoula Partnership brings FREE entertainment to downtown Missoula this Friday, August 22, and Saturday, August 23, with the 19th annual River City Roots Festival.

Performers include Big Richard, the Kyle Tuttle Band, the Fretliners, Pixie & The Partygrass Boys, and more.

A full lineup can be found here.

Wilco at Kettlehouse Amphitheater

The second show at Kettlehouse this weekend is Wilco on Friday, August 22.

Doors open at 6:30. Show begins at 8 pm.

Vintage Grizzly Shopping

Do you miss the Copper & Gold colors that the Montana Grizzlies used to sport?

On Sunday, August 24 at 11:30 am, Washington-Grizzly Stadium will transform into a vintage shopping mall. The University of Montana will be selling copper & gold-branded Griz attire this Sunday.