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The Bozeman Folklore Society is an all-volunteer nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting, preserving, teaching, and enjoying the music, dance, and arts of traditional cultures.

Celtic Jams

Sundays 3:15 PM to 5:15 PM at Valhalla Meadery, 875 Bridger Dr, Bozeman. Contact Kneal at: Kneal.Hollander@BozemanFolklore.org

Internatinal Folk Dancing
Saturday, April 25th: 3:00 – 4:30 PM
Gallatin Labor Temple (Union Hall)

We will meet at the Labor Temple to just dance. So think of the ones you want to do, and we’ll pack as many in as we can in 90 minutes. Donations are welcome, but not required. Just come and have fun! 422 E. Mendenhall Street, Bozeman.

Family and Community Contra Dance,
Saturday, May 16th
Family Dance 5:30 PM
Potluck Dinner 6:30 PM
Community Dance 7:30
Eagle Mount

Last dance of the season! Bring the kids and come celebrate the end of a great year with music by the Elysian Band and calling by local callers. Bring dish to share for the potluck, and stick around the the Community Dance to follow.

Community dance music by the Celtic Collective, calling by a mix of seasoned and developing callers. No partner or experience necessary, all dances taught and called. Friendly, welcoming dancers. Please no smoke or alcohol at this family-friendly event.

In Concert – Tony McManus
Thursday, May 21st – 7:00 PM
Gallatin Labor Temple (Union Hall)

Tony McManus, legendary Celtic guitarist, draws on traditions from the entire Celtic diaspora – Scotland, Ireland, Brittany, Galicia, Asturias, Cape Breton, Quebec – along with still further-ranging flavours, such as jazz and east European music. https://www.tonymcmanus.com/

Door opens at 6:30 PM. This is a house concert, so there are no advance tickets. $25 at the door.

2nd Saturday
Old-Time Square & Contra Dance
Is Finished for the Season

Upcoming Events

We organize, sponsor, and collaborate on community events related to music and dance. These family-friendly gatherings offer wholesome fun, and showcase accomplished artists in intimate settings where you can enjoy performances not available elsewhere.

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