Lunch on the Lawn

11:00 AM – 1:00 PM

A highly anticipated summertime tradition, this popular community event features live music, local food vendors, and activities for the kids. Take a break from the workday, soak up the sun, grab a bite to eat, listen to some fabulous tunes, and watch the kids dance and play.

Lunch On The Lawn is free and open to the community. Bring yourself, your family, your friends, or your co-workers for this longstanding Bozeman tradition.

2025 SCHEDULE

July 9 - The Boomerangs
July 16 - Emma and the Ledge
July 23 - Trio Grande
July 30 - Estelle and the North Black Band

Community Open Mic Night

5:30 PM – 8:00 PM

We’re back and building on the success of last summer by bringing Bozeman, Community Night! This incredible event will feature: an open mic night, a headlining closing band, delicious food vendors, and incredible local artists.

Do you have a talent that needs to be showcased? This is your opportunity to take center on the Emerson’s fabulous outdoor stage and show the Bozeman community what you’ve got!

Community Night is free and open to the public. Join your friends and family on the Emerson lawn for 4-weeks this summer. Bring your own shade, blankets and lawn chairs, grab a bit to eat, pick up a gift from a local artist, and dance the night away.

2025 SCHEDULE

July 9 - Pink Trio
July 16 - Perma Funk
July 23 - Group Hug
July 30 - One Lane Bridge

OPEN MIC RULES

5:30 – 6:00 PM is open to performers of all ages

• Slots are up to 10 minutes and must include your entrance and exit.
• Time slots can be reserved in advance. There will be limited walk on spots that will be given on a first come first serve basis.
• You will be notified when you are “on deck” please be ready; instruments out, tuned up, ready to take the stage!
• The Emerson will provide some equipment like: a soundboard, speakers, microphones, cables, etc. We do not have instruments. Please reach out to the Emerson’s tech director with any questions, Dacotah Stordahl at (406) 587-9797 x109
• All performances must be family friendly - Please note you will be unplugged if you cannot abide.
• We encourage you to stay after your performance slot. Fellow performers have enjoyed your set please stay and enjoy theirs as well.
• Be respectful of the Emerson, it’s staff, and equipment.
• Thank you for being a part of this fabulous opportunity.

SIGN UP FOR OPEN MIC NIGHT

6:00 – 8:00 PM live music

WE ARE CURRENTLY LOOKING FOR EVENT SPONSORS

Please email us if you are interested.