Hamilton Downtown

08/06/2026

Celebrate First Friday in Downtown Hamilton tomorrow August 7! ✨

Make an evening of it downtown by stopping into local shops, restaurants, and businesses that are open later for First Friday.

Be sure to visit Chapter One Book Store from 5-7pm for Jennifer Ogden’s First Friday art exhibition. It’s a wonderful chance to enjoy local art, support a downtown business, and spend a summer evening on Main Street.

Grab a friend, stroll downtown, and enjoy everything Hamilton has to offer. We’ll see you downtown!

08/05/2026

Hamilton Happenings - August 2026 -

Friday, Aug 7, 5-7pm Downtown businesses stay open late until 7pm. Come down and enjoy your downtown and do some local shopping in a festive atmosphere during the evening hours. visithamiltonmt.org

07/31/2026

A huge thank-you to the students and staff from the Trapper Creek Job Corps Forestry Conservation & Firefighting trade for coming to Downtown Hamilton and tackling weeds along our sidewalks and crosswalks! Your hard work made an immediate difference throughout the downtown district, and we are so grateful for your time, energy, and community spirit.

Thank you as well to the City of Hamilton Public Works Department for working alongside the crew and helping pull, collect, and haul away the weeds.

Earlier, the City of Hamilton Parks, Cemetery & Urban Forestry Department also spent time pulling weeds along Main Street. We appreciate everyone who rolled up their sleeves and helped make downtown cleaner, safer, and more welcoming for our businesses, residents, and visitors!

It takes many hands and strong community partnerships to care for our downtown. Thank you all! 💚

07/22/2026

JULY BANNERS — PLAY LIKE ROBERT 💙🏃

Our July Downtown Banner Program proudly features The Play Like Robert Foundation, an organization dedicated to inspiring kindness, encouraging healthy lifestyles, and bringing our community together in memory of Robert.

As you stroll through Downtown Hamilton, take a moment to look up and enjoy their banners flying along Main Street. They serve as a reminder that every act of kindness, every step forward, and every opportunity to support one another makes a difference.

Their annual Robert's Run is just around the corneron August 1! Whether you’re planning to run, walk, volunteer, or cheer on participants, it’s a wonderful way to celebrate Robert’s legacy while supporting a healthier, stronger community.

Learn more about the race, get involved, or register by visiting www.robertsrun.org/ and www.playlikerobert.org/

Thank you to Play Like Robert for the positive impact you continue to make throughout the Bitterroot Valley. We’re honored to feature your organization as our July banner sponsor!

07/17/2026

R&R DOGGIES & WHEELS RACE SPONSORS

Three weeks later, we are still smiling about the Wiener Dog Races and Big Wheel Races at Rhythm & Roam. 🐾🚲

A big thank you to our Doggies & Wheels Race Sponsors: Tire-Rama, Big Velvet Landscaping, Edward Jones — Ryan Williams, First Security Bank, Real Property Management, TrailWest Bank, Les Schwab Tires, Bitterroot Chamber of Commerce, Brewfest, and The Shirt Spot.

These races bring so much laughter, joy, and community spirit to Main Street. Thank you for helping make those memories possible for kids, families, pups, and everyone cheering from the sidelines.

07/17/2026

R&R SILVER SPONSORS

As we look back on this year’s Rhythm & Roam, we are still so grateful for the sponsors who helped make the day shine. ✨

Thank you to our Silver Sponsors: Ravalli Glass, Big Velvet Landscaping, Taylor King State Farm, and Chouinard & Winderl Law Firm.

Your support helped create a welcoming, vibrant downtown event filled with music, food, vendors, nonprofit connection, kids activities, and community fun.

07/17/2026

R&R PREMIERE SPONSOR - JACKSON’S CONTRACTING

As we continue reflecting on this year’s Rhythm & Roam, we want to give a very special thank you to our Premiere Sponsor, Jackson’s Contracting. 🎶✨

Events like Rhythm & Roam do not happen because of one person, one business, or one organization. They happen because community partners step forward and say yes to investing in the place we all call home. Jackson’s Contracting did exactly that.

We are deeply grateful for Jackson’s Contracting’s investment in Rhythm & Roam, in the Hamilton Downtown Association, and in the continued growth and vitality of our downtown.

And even more exciting, Jackson’s Contracting has officially chosen downtown Hamilton as their home!

They recently moved their office downtown, right next to Mankind and River Rising. Once they’re open, be sure to stop by, welcome them, and thank them for supporting Rhythm & Roam and our downtown community.

07/17/2026

R&R GOLD & BEER GARDEN SPONSORS

Still feeling grateful for the incredible businesses and organizations that helped make Rhythm & Roam possible. 🎶💛

A heartfelt thank you to our Gold Sponsors: Bitter Root Brewing, Schrock Painting, Farmers State Bank, and the Montana Department of Commerce.

A heartfelt thank you to our Gold Sponsors: Bitter Root Brewing, Schrock Painting, Farmers State Bank, and the Montana Department of Commerce.
We also want to raise a cheers to our Beer Garden Sponsor, Ravalli County Federal Credit Union! 🍻

Your support helped bring the music, energy, gathering spaces, and downtown celebration to life.

Community events like Rhythm & Roam are only possible because of partners who believe in downtown Hamilton, local businesses, and the people who make this place so special.

07/15/2026

Join us at City Hall tomorrow at 9:30am or 3pm for a FREE one-hour marketing seminar as part of our HDA Educational Series. This session is led and brought to you by Ravalli Republic and Amplified Digital.

Choose the session that works best for you:

9:30-10:30 a.m.
3:00-4:00 p.m.

Location: City Hall Community Room

Both sessions cover the exact same content, so you only need to attend one.

You’ll learn:
- How local media consumption is changing
- Practical marketing strategies you can implement immediately
- Where to invest your marketing dollars for stronger results
- Ways to position your business or organization for long-term success

Whether you’re a business owner, nonprofit leader, or simply interested in improving your marketing, this session offers valuable, real-world takeaways.

This workshop is free for HDA members and open to the public.

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