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04/21/2026

We love a good spicy salsa! $500 could be yours in the salsa showdown!

🌶️ THE SEARCH FOR THE BEST SALSA IN BILLINGS IS ON! 🌶️
Think your salsa recipe has what it takes to make history? Montana Brewing Company and Hooligan’s Sports Bar are putting $1,000 on the line to find out!

We aren't just looking for "good"—we’re looking for the absolute best in the Magic City. Whether you keep it classic or bring the burn, the rewards are massive.

💰 THE PAYOUT & THE PRIZES

We are crowning two champions at the Skypoint stage:

$500 CASH for Best Regular Salsa 🍅

$500 CASH for Best Spicy Salsa 🔥

PLUS: Winners take home our AMAZING custom Salsa Fest trophies—the ultimate hardware for your kitchen or mantle!

📅 DROP-OFF DETAILS

Don't let your secret recipe go to waste! Bring your entries to either Hooligan’s or Montana Brewing Company during these dates:

Starts: Wednesday, April 22nd

Judging Begins: Thursday, April 30th

Pro Tip: Make sure your salsa is in a sealed jar and clearly labeled so we know who to give the money to!

🎸 THE BIG REVEAL

Winners will be announced LIVE ON STAGE during Salsa Fest!

When: Friday, May 1st @ 5:00 PM

Where: Under Skypoint, Downtown Billings

The Party: Live music by The Repeat Offenders, local brews, and the best vibes in Montana.

Grab your jars, start your prep, and let’s see who really rules the salsa scene in Billings! 💃🕺

04/03/2026

🥚 Easter Egg Hunts Happening Around Billings & Nearby Areas – April 4, 2026! 🐰

Looking for Easter fun? Here’s a roundup of egg hunts and family-friendly events happening this Saturday:

• Scheels Easter Scavenger Hunt
Saturday, April 4, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Ages 4–12 can take part in a scavenger hunt featuring thousands of eggs.

• Connections Church Easter Event
Saturday, April 4, 2026 at 10:00 AM
Includes egg hunts, inflatables, and photo opportunities.

• Runway Fashion Exchange Community Egg Hunt
Saturday, April 4, 2026 at 10:00 AM
A fun community-focused Easter egg hunt.

• Downtown Laurel Easter Egg Hunt
Saturday, April 4, 2026 from 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Hosted by the Laurel Chamber of Commerce.
Explore participating downtown businesses: look for egg decals in shop windows to find hidden eggs filled with candy and prizes.

• Shiloh United Methodist Church Easter Event
Saturday, April 4, 2026 from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Features over 10,000 eggs, a cupcake walk, and additional activities.

• Emmanuel Baptist Church Easter Egg Hunt
Saturday, April 4, 2026 from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Location: Lewis & Clark Middle School
Includes concessions and age-specific hunts starting at 11:20 AM.

• Shepherd Lions Club Egg Hunt
Saturday, April 4, 2026 from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Location: Shepherd Lions Community Center, 5541 Haynes Rd, Shepherd, MT
Egg hunt for ages through 3rd grade followed by a free lunch.

• Easter Eggsplosion – The Rock Church (Laurel)
Saturday, April 4, 2026 from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Location: 820 W 9th St, Laurel
High-energy event with multiple age-group hunts:

Ages 0–3: 11:20 AM
Ages 4–Kindergarten: 11:40 AM
1st–3rd Grade: 12:00 PM
4th–6th Grade: 12:20 PM

• Annual South Park Easter Egg Hunt
Saturday, April 4, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Hosted by the South Side Neighborhood Task Force at South Park
Roughly 12,000 eggs disappear in under 15 minutes!
Open to children under 12 and often includes Easter Bunny photos.

• Huntley Project Lions & Lioness Club Egg Hunt
Saturday, April 4, 2026
Photos and fun begin at 12:00 PM, hunt starts at 1:00 PM
Location: Homesteader Park, 760 Railroad Highway, Huntley, MT
Features thousands of eggs, candy, and prizes tailored by age group.

🐣 Get there early, bring baskets, and be ready—these hunts go FAST!

03/31/2026

Tomorrow is April and that means PBR is right around the corner!

Celebrate Txt2Win Tuesday by texting PBR to 406.238.1098 to enter to win 4 tickets to the Saturday night event on April 18, 2026 at MetraPark. One entry per person. We will draw a winner on Thursday at 10am!

Good luck!!

03/26/2026

Heads up! Don’t wait to get your tickets…

🚨 ALMOST SOLD OUT 🚨

Saturday VIP is nearly gone.

We’re down to the FINAL tickets for the VIP Centennial Club and Saturday VIP Freedom Friends & Family. The best seats, the best views, and the most unforgettable way to experience the Yellowstone International Air Show—almost gone.

If you’ve been thinking about going VIP… this is your moment.

Don’t wait. Don’t miss it.

Get your tickets before they’re gone: https://www.yellowstoneairshow.com/tickets/ticketinfo

03/10/2026

Wynonna & Melissa are coming to the KettleHouse Amphitheater this summer!! Tickets on sale this Friday with a presale starting on Wednesday. Sign-up for the presale here: https://tinyurl.com/35zkwc4n

To celebrate Txt2Win Tuesday, text RADIO to 406.238.1098 to enter to win two tickets to see the Raised On Radio Tour on July 28 in Missoula. We will draw a winner on Thursday at 9pm.

One entry per code word. We will contact the winner via text.

Good luck!

03/03/2026

Happy Txt2Win Tuesday to all who celebrate!

The 2026 summer keeps shaping up to be an all-time great concert year! KettleHouse Amphitheater just announced Jordan Davis is playing July 23!

Text DIRT to 406.238.1098 on our Txt2Win line for your chance to win two tickets to see Jordan Davis live in Missoula. One entry per code word. We will contact our first winner Thursday at 9pm.

Good luck!!

02/17/2026

We have one more chance to win tickets to see Dierks Bentley at KettleHouse Amphitheater on June 25! Will you be the lucky winner?!?

Text BURNING to 406.238.1098 on our Txt2Win Line now for your chance to win two tickets to see Dierks this summer in Missoula!! We will draw the winner on Friday morning at 9am!

Please do not fall victim to any scam accounts on Facebook. We will never ask for personal information from you. We will respond to your text entry if you are the winner!

Good luck!!!!

02/13/2026

Dierks Bentley is coming to Montana this summer!!! Dierks is bringing his Off The Map Tour to KettleHouse Amphitheater near Missoula on June 25.

Text BEACH to 406.238.1098 on our Txt2Win Line now for your chance to win two tickets to the show before they go on sale next Friday, February 20! We will draw a winner on Monday evening!

If you’d like to register for the pre-sale, go to this link and sign up before next Thursday, February 19: https://tinyurl.com/3ydzbjnh

Please don’t fall for Facebook scams. We will only message you from your text entry. The bounce back message will likely not work over the weekend for this contest, but rest assured if you type the correct code to the number above, you’ll be entered!

Good luck!

02/06/2026

Today is the last chance to win! Brianna, Allison, Sarah, and Kenzie have all won tickets to see Post Malone, Jelly Roll, and Carter Faith on July 21. Will you be joining them this summer?

Text WOLF to 406.238.1098 on the Txt2Win Line powered by TOPZ Sandwich Company for your chance to win our final two tickets to The Big Ass Stadium Tour 2 coming to Missoula.

We will draw a winner tonight around 9pm. Do not respond to anybody trying to tell you that you’ve won on social media, we will respond via your official text message entry if you’re the winner.

Good Luck!

02/05/2026

Breanna. Allison. Sarah. These three have already won tickets this week for the Big Ass Stadium Tour 2 in Missoula. Is today your day!? Let’s get it!

Text FAVOR to 406.238.1098 to our Txt2Win Line powered by TOPZ Sandwich Company to enter to win tickets go see Post Malone, Jelly Roll, and Carter Faith on July 21!

We will draw a winner tonight around 9pm. Do not respond to anybody trying to tell you that you’ve won on social media, we will respond via your official text message entry if you’re the winner.

Good Luck!