http://www.metrapark.com/site/events/ Metra Park Events Schedule en-us Wed, 17 Oct 2007 18:20:00 GMT Wed, 17 Oct 2007 09:41:01 GMT http://www.metrapark.com/rss/ info@metrapark.com info@metrapark.com http://www.metrapark.com/site/calendar-detail/77-outlaws-extreme Date(s): May 10 @ 7:05 PM - May 10, 2008 @ 10:00 PM For fans, thereand#8217;s only one major rule: If you catch the football, itand#8217;s yours; if you catch a player, throw him back! Its excitement on fifty yards of turf.Every game is full of energy and crowd interaction between plays. 2007-12-03 14:07:26 8f0400efd3115d02b4194561e21d8bc6 http://www.metrapark.com/site/calendar-detail/147-3-horse-series Date(s): May 10, 2008 All horses and ponies welcome 68 classes: Western, English, Pony, Driving, Reining, Trail classes Office opens at 8 AM and show starts at 9 am Classes for all ages and levels Contact numbers: Marlene Smith - 373-6146 Beth Degenhart - 661-6550 2008-04-24 11:32:20 8fc3691ba2128115cb7e4caff8efa8fb http://www.metrapark.com/site/calendar-detail/100-fsa-food-show Date(s): May 14, 2008 Food Services of America is one of the nation's leading foodservice industry distributors. FSA products are showcased to businesses within the food service industry during this event. 2007-12-18 13:28:18 05038bc2df072e05d05edb7bf8097130 http://www.metrapark.com/site/calendar-detail/78-parelli-horse-clinic Date(s): May 17, 2008 Join Linda and Pat Parelli as they present their mission to raise the level of horsemanship worldwide by helping people Reveal their horse, Discover their potential, and Live their dream. You will see experience confidence, joy, fun, excellence, performance, answers to problems... in fact, an absence of problems...! It doesn't matter what you want to "do" with horses, you need to have the horse WANT to do it WITH you. You'll see horses responding to people in a way most thought were just fairy tales.You'll experience the feelings people have for their horses... not frustration, not anger or fear but true enjoyment in the partnership.See new horses, those that have never been exposed to the Parelli approach before.See them come in unconfident, scared, disrespectful, pushy, dangerous or arrogant... and watch the changes in just one session.Witness extraordinary horsemanship with Pat and his top horses, even his most challenging horses. Pat makes no pretences about the most challenging horses he's ever encountered and he shows them to you, his triumphs and his difficulties.Learn about how to develop your own horse, how to ride like you are truly one with your horse... and how to continue and get even more results at home. This is not about what we can do, it's about what we can help you to do, to realize your dream with your horse.Ticketing and Registration at: www.parelli.com 2007-12-03 14:29:38 63adfc6617e664f36bd93dc4242d589f http://www.metrapark.com/site/calendar-detail/153-mt-arabian-show Date(s): May 23 @ 3:00 PM - May 25, 2008 @ 5:00 PM The Arabian Horse Show has been an annual event in Billings for over 20 years with competitors from a five state region as well as Canada. Competition will include all types of classes from side saddle to native costume as well as English and Western classes. The show draws Arabians and half-Arabians from all the surrounding states and includes a full state of classes for the spectators enjoyment! New this year will be the Arabian Plus and Open for all breeds. Friday starting at 3:00pm Trail classes. Saturday and Sunday Open Classes in addition to the Arabians. Spectators are encouraged to meet the owners, riders and horses. Fun for all! 2008-04-28 10:04:42 2051661efa7bce6f7773fb51480cfe18 http://www.metrapark.com/site/calendar-detail/80-outlaws-storm2 Date(s): May 24 @ 7:05 PM - May 24, 2008 @ 10:00 PM For fans, thereand#8217;s only one major rule: If you catch the football, itand#8217;s yours; if you catch a player, throw him back! Its excitement on fifty yards of turf.Every game is full of energy and crowd interaction between plays. 2007-12-03 15:23:08 9253dca363238d2d8200d7f09340ad34 http://www.metrapark.com/site/calendar-detail/137-reining-competition Date(s): May 30 @ 9:00 AM - June 1, 2008 @ 7:00 PM Show time:9am until close Big Sky Reiners invite you to our first annual Reining the Big Sky show series at Billings Metra Park. Three shows are included in the series: May 31st and June 1st, June 28th and 29th, and July 26th and 27th. Featured at the first show will be clinician Sharon Davis-Crawford These events will be non sanctioned jackpotswith 100% payback (NRHA rules will apply) Pre-entering is not required, but greatly appreciated Schedule: (subject to change) Friday- Sharon Davis-Crawford clinic Saturday- Class # Class (starting at 9am) 1 Youth 13 and Under- may ride 2 handed2 Youth 14-18- may ride 2 handed3 Green reiner- first year reiner only4 Lmt. Non Pro- NRHA rules apply5 Lmt. Open- NRHA rules apply Sunday- Class # Class (starting at 9am) 6 Green Horse- Horse earnings $100.00 or less7 Non Pro8 Open9 Novice Horse There will be a $75 grounds fee per horse(stall is included) For additional information contact Dave Leithead at (406)220-1548or show secretary Nikki Larson at (406)698-0853 or at black_blue24@hotmail.com 2008-03-26 09:44:43 0470eb5d34b88b5d58dbbb8a7d8b1395 http://www.metrapark.com/site/calendar-detail/99-outlaws-ice Date(s): May 31 @ 7:05 PM - May 31, 2008 @ 10:00 PM For fans, thereand#8217;s only one major rule: If you catch the football, itand#8217;s yours; if you catch a player, throw him back! Its excitement on fifty yards of turf.Every game is full of energy and crowd interaction between plays. 2007-12-18 10:54:48 8fa9f38de487ebc422e20b3626e20a12 http://www.metrapark.com/site/calendar-detail/104-skyview-graduation Date(s): June 1, 2008 2008-01-24 10:06:04 83979a5aa5e0193a9c329502f48d2978 http://www.metrapark.com/site/calendar-detail/105-senior-graduation Date(s): June 1, 2008 2008-01-24 11:27:31 c80a0730bef0726c80f42000e393bdbe http://www.metrapark.com/site/calendar-detail/106-west-graduation Date(s): June 2, 2008 2008-01-24 11:30:57 855476d490c50773972f333e0ece8189 http://www.metrapark.com/site/calendar-detail/107-bash-meeting5 Date(s): June 5, 2008 The Billings Area Safety/Health (BASH) Coalition is a local safety and health organization established in 1995. It is made up of companies of all sizes that have an interest in health and safety in the workplace. The group meets to share information about ways to reduce workplace injuries and illnesses. 2008-01-25 09:39:33 02c965ae274973b1eb44faf527940526 http://www.metrapark.com/site/calendar-detail/148-3-horse-series Date(s): June 14, 2008 All horses and ponies welcome 68 classes: Western, English, Pony, Driving, Reining, Trail classes Office opens at 8 AM and show starts at 9 am Classes for all ages and levels Contact numbers: Marlene Smith - 373-6146 Beth Degenhart - 661-6550 2008-04-24 11:35:01 cbc786f737e69238a3fcd23a49305fcd http://www.metrapark.com/site/calendar-detail/109-yvkc-dog-show Date(s): June 17, 2008 More than 125 AKC recognized dog breeds will be judged during the first 3 days of the "Copper Circuit Cluster" in Montana. Each day will see judging competition begin anew. Judges will assess each dog according to the "breed standard". Best of breed winners will compete for 1st thru 4th place in one of the seven groups (sporting, hound, working, terrier, toy, non-sporting, herding). The seven group winners then compete for Best In Show. Exhibitors come from almost all 50 states as well as Canada and Mexico. They enjoy their stay here as we have a state-of-the-art facility at the Expo Center! 2008-01-28 15:06:59 b9357582efb77ea5c196785e0c37b540 http://www.metrapark.com/site/calendar-detail/154-monster-truck-summer Date(s): June 20, 2008 @ 7:00 PM 2008-05-05 09:15:46 b8b39f3ad2eadbda25095618ddf12017 http://www.metrapark.com/site/calendar-detail/155-monster-truck-summer Date(s): June 21 @ 7:00 PM - June 21, 2008 @ 10:00 PM 2008-05-05 09:27:00 8e50f54702afa2a97b38f4758e2a4db7 http://www.metrapark.com/site/calendar-detail/138-reining-competition Date(s): June 27 @ 9:00 AM - June 29, 2008 @ 7:00 PM Show time:9am until close Big Sky Reiners invite you to our first annual Reining the Big Sky show series at Billings Metra Park. Three shows are included in the series: May 31st and June 1st, June 28th and 29th, and July 26th and 27th. Featured at the first show will be clinician Sharon Davis-Crawford These events will be non sanctioned jackpotswith 100% payback (NRHA rules will apply) Pre-entering is not required, but greatly appreciated Schedule: (subject to change) Friday- Sharon Davis-Crawford clinic Saturday- Class # Class (starting at 9am) 1 Youth 13 and Under- may ride 2 handed2 Youth 14-18- may ride 2 handed3 Green reiner- first year reiner only4 Lmt. Non Pro- NRHA rules apply5 Lmt. Open- NRHA rules apply Sunday- Class # Class (starting at 9am) 6 Green Horse- Horse earnings $100.00 or less7 Non Pro8 Open9 Novice Horse There will be a $75 grounds fee per horse(stall is included) For additional information contact Dave Leithead at (406)220-1548or show secretary Nikki Larson at (406)698-0853 or at black_blue24@hotmail.com 2008-03-26 10:08:23 613ee17a9b593867cbdc0bc5b0bca11a http://www.metrapark.com/site/calendar-detail/11-bash-meeting1 Date(s): July 3 @ 9:00 AM - July 3, 2008 @ 11:00 AM The Billings Area Safety/Health (BASH) Coalition is a local safety and health organization established in 1995. It is made up of companies of all sizes that have an interest in health and safety in the workplace. The group meets to share information about ways to reduce workplace injuries and illnesses. 2007-09-18 06:41:10 51cb7a75be5b695783701aa59499a9bf http://www.metrapark.com/site/calendar-detail/97-watchtower Date(s): July 4, 2008 Thousands of members gather in July for 3 days. Meetings are open to the public and free of charge. 2007-12-13 15:02:25 d68bc0da81abd476abbbbec4962debeb http://www.metrapark.com/site/calendar-detail/47-rimrock-auto-sale Date(s): July 22 @ 11:00 AM - July 26, 2008 @ 6:00 PM Huge Selection of Autos to choose from! Big Sale! 2007-11-05 11:26:11 49cef2c50c3f5e856b9226c27da2e991 http://www.metrapark.com/site/calendar-detail/139-reining-competition Date(s): July 25, 2008 @ 9:00 AM Show time:9am until close Big Sky Reiners invite you to our first annual Reining the Big Sky show series at Billings Metra Park. Three shows are included in the series: May 31st and June 1st, June 28th and 29th, and July 26th and 27th. Featured at the first show will be clinician Sharon Davis-Crawford These events will be non sanctioned jackpotswith 100% payback (NRHA rules will apply) Pre-entering is not required, but greatly appreciated Schedule: (subject to change) Friday- Sharon Davis-Crawford clinic Saturday- Class # Class (starting at 9am) 1 Youth 13 and Under- may ride 2 handed2 Youth 14-18- may ride 2 handed3 Green reiner- first year reiner only4 Lmt. Non Pro- NRHA rules apply5 Lmt. Open- NRHA rules apply Sunday- Class # Class (starting at 9am) 6 Green Horse- Horse earnings $100.00 or less7 Non Pro8 Open9 Novice Horse There will be a $75 grounds fee per horse(stall is included) For additional information contact Dave Leithead at (406)220-1548or show secretary Nikki Larson at (406)698-0853 or at black_blue24@hotmail.com 2008-03-26 10:52:33 afe78f08375f6523902781f986090814 http://www.metrapark.com/site/calendar-detail/110-the-warm-up Date(s): August 2 @ 6:00 PM - August 2, 2008 @ 10:00 PM The 6th Annual Pro-Am flat track motorcycle and quad races, an event which has become The Warm Upandreg; for the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. Professional and up and coming talented athletes from across the US arrive in Billings to compete for weekend's flat track motorcycle racing events.The Friday night event will be held on the 1/8 mi short track at Billings Motorcycle Club. The Pros will be competing Friday on the short track, leading to the running of the 2008 AMA Grand National Flat Track singles motorcycle race at 6:00 pm Saturday night on the 1/2 mi track at MetraPark. Billings is one of only 18 cities in the United States to host a 2008 Grand National! The AMA National event will also have Ffireworks, music, vintage bike displays and the bad boys of extreme sports going at it handle bar to handle bar at 100 mph.In the past years, Billings has hosted Stevie Bonsey, Todd Giesick, Dustin Pruczinski, Wyatt Maguire and other nationally ranked pro flat track racers. In 2008, national riders including Chris Carr, Nicole Cheza, Rich King, Joe Kopp, J.R. Schnabel, Jake Johnson and 2007 National Number 1 Kenny Coolbeth are expected to be among the nearly 100 AMA National pros competing for the points championship that will be in Billings. 2008-01-28 16:50:13 143bfd487a492ec6f2e6fcd92ae18352 http://www.metrapark.com/site/calendar-detail/22-bash-meeting Date(s): August 7 @ 9:00 AM - August 7, 2008 @ 11:00 AM The Billings Area Safety/Health (BASH) Coalition is a local safety and health organization established in 1995. It is made up of companies of all sizes that have an interest in health and safety in the workplace. The group meets to share information about ways to reduce workplace injuries and illnesses. 2007-09-18 06:52:01 9bf511973c946322cfe9c26ba2717cdd http://www.metrapark.com/site/calendar-detail/140-puddle-of-mudd Date(s): August 8 @ 7:00 PM - August 8, 2008 @ 9:30 PM MontanaFair will kick off August 8th; Sneak a Peek Night, with alt-metal rockers Puddle of Mudd. Noted for their focus on unpretentious songcraft and accessible lyrical authenticity, Puddle of Muddand#8217;s latest album and#8216;Famousand#8217; features hits and#8220;Psychoand#8221; and and#8220;Famous." Theory of a Deadman will open the show. Now on their third album, just released this April; singles include "So Happy" and "By the Way". 2008-04-17 23:14:46 9bb0e3af12d11f692e66f0b653f4e106 http://www.metrapark.com/site/calendar-detail/141-corbin-bleu Date(s): August 9 @ 2:00 PM - August 9, 2008 @ 3:30 PM Corbin Bleu, of Disneyand#8217;s and#8220;High School Musicaland#8221; fame will perform on Saturday afternoon, August 9th. This January, Corbin starred in the Disney Channel Original Movie Jump In, Disneyand#8217;s highest rated original movie ever bringing in 8.2 million viewers in its debut. He was asked to sing and#8220;Push It To The Limitand#8221;, the lead track from the movieand#8217;s soundtrack album.and#8221; Push It quickly became #1 on Radio Disney and entered Billboardand#8217;s Hot 100 chart at number #14. Despite his busy acting schedule, Corbin found time to record his first solo album last fall. The album, Another Side, is an and#8220;RandB pop album,and#8221; he explains, and will and#8220;show another side of me, singing in many genres.and#8221; He even co-wrote five of the songsand#8212;something he never imagined he could do. and#8220;Iand#8217;ve always dabbled with songwriting on my piano, but I was never serious about it,and#8221; he says. and#8220;I am just so excited to be doing thisand#8212;this will be the first time people will hear just my voice!and#8221; 2008-04-17 23:27:09 d13e9c35a93bd840940377569143bb3c http://www.metrapark.com/site/calendar-detail/142-bill-engvall Date(s): August 9 @ 7:00 PM - August 9, 2008 @ 9:00 PM Bill Engvall, "Blue Collar Comedy" show comedian and creator of the "Here's your sign!" punch line, will be performing his brand of country comedy at MontanaFair Saturday night, August 9th. Since his debut album, "Here's Your Sign" in 1996, Engvall has been a staple on the country comedy scene.The thing that makes any entertainer successful is the ability to connect with an audience. Itand#8217;s the quality of sharing the humor in everyday situations that has made Bill Engvall one of the top comedians today and among the busiest. 2008-04-17 23:31:42 2b490d6dfa82f44ee1a8f27a5dca7ce8 http://www.metrapark.com/site/calendar-detail/143-sugarland Date(s): August 10 @ 7:00 PM - August 10, 2008 @ 9:30 PM Country music hitmakers, Sugarland will perform at MontanaFair on Sunday night, August 10th. This fiery and dynamic duo quickly made a name for itself as one of the rockingest country acts on the road. To date, Sugarland has released two studio albums, in addition to charting eight singles on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Song charts. Gwen Sebastian will open the show. 2008-04-17 23:35:15 312da0517659b6858ba25470309682e8 http://www.metrapark.com/site/calendar-detail/144-arenacross Date(s): August 12 @ 6:00 PM - August 12, 2008 @ 9:00 PM prelims at 4:00 PMDirt will fly as Arenacross rumbles and races through the Rimrock Auto Arena during MontanaFair. Hundreds of talented professional and amateur motocross athletes will be hitting the high burms and jumping 60...70...80 feet across double, triple and quad jumps. 2008-04-17 23:46:38 528c73a48e7a6c87c47ce2cf1c19e902 http://www.metrapark.com/site/calendar-detail/151-big-air-bash Date(s): August 13 @ 7:00 PM - August 13, 2008 @ 9:00 PM Octane Addictions is proud to present the biggest, most insane Freestyle Snowmobile, Motorcycle and 4-Wheeler air show in Montana history. Be there as some of the worldand#8217;s most extreme athletes go after big air in the Big Sky. Watch three of the worldand#8217;s best freestyle riders go head-to-head on their sleds. See 4-wheeler back flip legend John Guetter soar through the skies. Be there as the Legendary Danial Bodin takes on four of the worldand#8217;s most incredible freestyle motorcycle riders. Cheer on snowmobile long-jump legend and crowd favorite Paul Thacker as he puts on a truly mind-blowing show. Never before has Billings played host to such an amazing group of young riders. Feel the rush--Don't miss this event! 2008-04-25 15:43:23 663d75b7a1cdaf217df1184e48bf5e24 http://www.metrapark.com/site/calendar-detail/150-afternoon-rodeo Date(s): August 15 @ 2:00 PM - August 15, 2008 @ 5:00 PM Winners will move on to compete in the MontanaFair Championship Rodeo on Saturday Night, August 16th. 2008-04-25 09:29:15 7a256ea5931a48b7dd610105f9b94d6c http://www.metrapark.com/site/calendar-detail/145-bull-riding Date(s): August 15 @ 7:00 PM - August 15, 2008 @ 9:00 PM Some of the toughest riders take on some of the toughest stock during Championship Bull Riding at MontanaFair. Championship Bull Riding will shoot out of the gates starting with Junior Bull Riding, followed by the first round of pro bull riders. The best riders then return to compete in the championship round. 2008-04-17 23:49:06 ec516408cd07806a82d1d490f506754e http://www.metrapark.com/site/calendar-detail/146-montanafair-rodeo Date(s): August 16 @ 7:00 PM - August 16, 2008 @ 9:30 PM The MontanaFair Championship Rodeo is the best of the NRA in terms of points and purse winnings. New to the rodeo this year, a bonus concert! Chris Ledoux's band, Western Underground, will top off the weeklong celebration that is MontanaFair following the rodeo!After sixteen years as the driving, rodeo rock 'n' roll sound behind legendary Chris LeDoux, Western Underground hits the road to create their own identity, and to pay tribute to their longtime boss, mentor and friend. Filled with LeDouxand#8217;s powerful and energetic music, the show reaches out to fans and gathers everyone in for a night of great sounds, good memories, and a glimpse of the future. 2008-04-17 23:54:12 09a8fcf19420ce3b220545de484c474c http://www.metrapark.com/site/calendar-detail/113-billings-market-august Date(s): August 22 @ 9:00 AM - August 24, 2008 @ 4:00 PM Usually 130 exhibitors show at the August market. Women's, Children's and Men's fashions dominate this show and this is the time to order Gifts for the Holiday Season. August has the second best selection of Western and Footwear lines for the year.Show Hours:August 22 (Friday): 9 am - 6 pmAugust 23 (Saturday): 9 am - 6 pmAugust 24 (Sunday): 9 am - 4 pm 2008-01-30 08:46:55 3571cf63ed8abb983b420cd76d8221c8 http://www.metrapark.com/site/calendar-detail/119-horse-racing Date(s): August 23, 2008 @ 1:30 PM Pick your favorite horse and take part in pari-mutuel betting. Post time is 1:30pm. 2008-02-25 15:53:33 6d6d97831925e1efcf069ccda3cde185 http://www.metrapark.com/site/calendar-detail/118-horse-racing Date(s): August 24, 2008 @ 1:30 PM Pick your favorite horse and take part in pari-mutuel betting. Post time is 1:30pm. 2008-02-25 15:50:49 95d7c4c454e9255712713f4efc2c427f http://www.metrapark.com/site/calendar-detail/117-burn-the-point Date(s): August 30, 2008 This Classic Car Show is part of Burn-the-Point, an annual Labor Day weekend event that also includes a parade through Downtown Billings. A projected 300-plus cars will appear at the annual Burn the Point Car Show at MetraPark. Burn-the-Point is presented by the Chase Hawks Memorial Association and raises money for the Community Crisis Fund, which provides grants for area families or individuals in need. 2008-02-12 13:56:22 26c09eafb55943c466a4771889a5db01 http://www.metrapark.com/site/calendar-detail/120-horse-racing Date(s): August 31, 2008 @ 1:30 PM Pick your favorite horse and take part in pari-mutuel betting. Post time is 1:30pm. 2008-02-25 15:58:44 522fd509aab211149cba2f29830d48b1 http://www.metrapark.com/site/calendar-detail/121-horse-racing Date(s): September 1, 2008 @ 1:30 PM Pick your favorite horse and take part in pari-mutuel betting. Post time is 1:30pm. 2008-02-25 16:10:03 7962c70f95cd1d0adb468181b3ee7feb http://www.metrapark.com/site/calendar-detail/37-bash-meeting Date(s): September 4 @ 8:00 AM - September 4, 2008 @ 12:00 PM The Billings Area Safety/Health (BASH) Coalition is a local safety and health organization established in 1995. It is made up of companies of all sizes that have an interest in health and safety in the workplace. The group meets to share information about ways to reduce workplace injuries and illnesses. 2007-10-17 10:03:10 e88f13e82358b29ab2f8b0a02036396c http://www.metrapark.com/site/calendar-detail/122-home-improvement-show Date(s): September 5 @ 12:00 PM - September 7, 2008 @ 5:00 PM Rimrock Promotions, the region's number one Home Show Producers, brings you the Fall Home Improvement Show at the MetraPark Expo Center.Hundreds of exhibitors will be showing off the latest in home improvement products. 2008-02-25 16:35:45 15ed5e3867cb29df9fab0aba68e88c2a http://www.metrapark.com/site/calendar-detail/123-horse-racing Date(s): September 6 @ 1:30 PM - December 31, 1969 @ 4:30 PM Pick your favorite horse and take part in pari-mutuel betting. Post time is 1:30pm. 2008-03-04 13:13:20 faddda22a74ddede85cf5fb25289ecf9 http://www.metrapark.com/site/calendar-detail/124-horse-racing Date(s): September 7 @ 1:30 PM - September 7, 2008 @ 4:30 PM Pick your favorite horse and take part in pari-mutuel betting. Post time is 1:30pm. 2008-03-04 13:24:37 7415f255a89af5d83c2623cfa1c7bacb http://www.metrapark.com/site/calendar-detail/125-horse-racing Date(s): September 13 @ 1:30 PM - September 13, 2008 @ 4:30 PM Pick your favorite horse and take part in pari-mutuel betting. Post time is 1:30pm. 2008-03-04 13:28:27 27bef526999fc9573561d14ae8b2ad9e http://www.metrapark.com/site/calendar-detail/126-horse-racing Date(s): September 14 @ 1:30 PM - September 14, 2008 @ 4:30 PM Pick your favorite horse and take part in pari-mutuel betting. Post time is 1:30pm. 2008-03-04 13:39:50 5753fbd04ba4e97a0cbab7cc240d209e http://www.metrapark.com/site/calendar-detail/127-lifeway Date(s): September 19 @ 6:00 PM - September 20, 2008 @ 12:00 PM Beth Moore is a speaker and author of best-selling Bible studies and other books for women. Beth is a woman of purpose, preparation, prayer, and passion. It's apparent in everything she does, from teaching her weekday class at Houston's First Baptist Church to speaking to the thousands of women who attend her Living Proof conferences each year.Travis Cottrell and praise team, musicians from Nashville, TN. Travis has developed a blended style of worship in serving as worship leader for churches, student events, and Christian speakers such as Henry Blackaby, Beth Moore, Anne Graham Lotz, Josh McDowell, T.W. Hunt, David Edwards, and Wellington Boone.Travis has produced many musical projects, including four CDs for Living Proof Live events and four solo projects. He and his wife Angela, who often ministers with him,are also songwriters. Travis is accompanied by the "praise team," an awesome group of singers and musicians, all immensely talented, serving out their passion to worship the Living God.Register for this Event 2008-03-04 13:45:51 898f01c54a63d1ba6c280887fff779af http://www.metrapark.com/site/calendar-detail/128-sewing-festival Date(s): September 26, 2008 Come see the latest in fabrics, sewing gadgets and techniques at the Rocky Mountain Sewing Festival.There are nearly 100 classes to choose from. Classes are taught by a featured national presenter each year, as well as regional and local experts and educators from manufacturers like Bernina and Husqvarna Viking.At the festivaland#8217;s merchant mall, you'll find sewing wares and inspiration. A style shows invites creative thread-heads of all ages to show off their work and win prizes. 2008-03-06 10:07:52 028a38780ddde889f0e206a2965f97c2 http://www.metrapark.com/site/calendar-detail/129-three-can-tango Date(s): September 26, 2008 It's the largest barrel race in Montana! 2008-03-06 10:24:09 4ca5da58beafe549bbf16ab3ad4ffa86 http://www.metrapark.com/site/calendar-detail/135-wrangler-team-roping Date(s): September 30, 2008 and#8220;The Wrangler Team Roping Championships was formed to bring a professional atmosphere with a national sponsorship program to the amateur team roping industry. For the first time ever, the amateur roper will be able to win sponsorships from national companies that until now was only available to top ranked pros. We want an association that will benefit the ropers, sponsors, producers, the Wranglerandreg; TEAM ROPING CHAMPIONSHIPS, and the sport of team roping.and#8221; Dennis Tryan, November 2005. 2008-03-13 15:35:57 1a94f1bcd384b356b2403ca74bfe4352 http://www.metrapark.com/site/calendar-detail/130- Date(s): October 2 @ 9:00 AM - October 2, 2008 @ 11:00 PM The Billings Area Safety/Health (BASH) Coalition is a local safety and health organization established in 1995. It is made up of companies of all sizes that have an interest in health and safety in the workplace. The group meets to share information about ways to reduce workplace injuries and illnesses. 2008-03-06 10:45:04 73a2e7eb837f3ca175eb051e8fdd898d http://www.metrapark.com/site/calendar-detail/131-nile-stock-show-rodeo Date(s): October 11, 2008 The NILE Stock Show, Pro Rodeo and Horse Extravaganza has a rich history of celebrating the western tradition. The NILE Horse Extravaganza will feature horse clinicians and educational seminars. NILE is a significant stop on the Road to the NFR! It is one of the last opportunities for professional cowboys to qualify for the National Rodeo Finals in Las Vegas, thus the NILE attracts most world champion competitors in all rodeo events. The NILE includes three commercial trade shows: The General Store for cowboy collectibles and western art. Ranchers Expo for farm/ranch service and supplies. The Mane Market Trade Show for horse lovers. Livestock events include breeding cattle shows and sales, Horse Extravaganza, two horse sales and Northern Range Ranch Roping Finals.Gate Admission is Free. Stay tuned for Rodeo Ticket Information! 2008-03-06 10:53:36 0e7bea70deadf5152bfef877dd664870 http://www.metrapark.com/site/calendar-detail/114-billinsg-market-october Date(s): October 24 @ 9:00 AM - October 26, 2008 @ 4:00 PM The October market offers last minute Gifts, Jewelry, and Accessories for the Holidays as well as Women's and Children's Fashions. Typically, there are about 60 exhibitors.Show Hours:October 24 (Fri): 9 AM - 6 PMOctober 25 (Sat): 9 AM - 6 PMOctober 26 (Sun): 9 AM - 4 PM 2008-01-30 08:52:35 40fa5723cd713e74800256f2d495eda8 http://www.metrapark.com/site/calendar-detail/156-critter-convention Date(s): October 25 @ 10:00 AM - October 25, 2008 @ 5:00 PM Connoisseur Media presents the Connoisseur Critter Convention featuring a trade show for pet lovers, pet owners and people who are considering becoming pet owners. It will include approximately 50 vendors such as pet food stores, groomers, breeders, vets, pet shops, etc. There will be demonstrations throughout the day along with a petting zoo, etc. Fun for all the family!Show Hours:10am to 5pmAdmission is Free! 2008-05-05 09:30:17 254480a099cec7d02e1c18b851fd41af http://www.metrapark.com/site/calendar-detail/134-huffs-antiques Date(s): November 8 @ 10:00 AM - November 9, 2008 @ 4:00 PM Over forty dealers gather to offer furniture, fine china, pottery, jewelry, linens, ephemera, primitives, western, and many more types of collectibles. Dealers are there to sell but also eager share their knowledge. For more info about the show or for exhibitor info: 406-238-9796Admission:$5 for adults$1 for kidsAdmission is good all weekend. 2008-03-13 11:22:09 7b5f5fa9bf5ed10f41fd099016bf4bd5 http://www.metrapark.com/site/calendar-detail/27-holiday-food-festival Date(s): November 22, 2008 Come to the Annual Holiday Food and Gift Festival - the largest arts and crafts show in the region!Over 250 booths with vendors from all over the region will feature a wonderful variety of quality arts and crafts for the holiday season. The large food court and stage entertainment complete with cooking demonstrations from area chefs will keep visitors entertained throughout the weekend. Hours: Saturday 9am-6pm Sunday 10am-4pm Presented by the Billings Gazette. For more information call 406-657-1372 Admission: just $1 or a donation of a non-perishable food item to go to the Billings Food Bank 2007-09-18 06:54:21 3bf8c8da64f226e376ac714f251b27b6 http://www.metrapark.com/site/calendar-detail/38-holiday-classic-bball Date(s): December 12, 2008 The Holiday Classic Basketball Tournament is an annual invitational tournament. Each year top Boys and Girls Class B and C teams from Montana and the region are invited to compete. In the past, teams that have done well in this tournament have gone on to win State within the same school year. 2007-10-17 10:39:02 836ddd3b373a4f6b0dbdc06f2bd48d78 http://www.metrapark.com/site/calendar-detail/40-chase-hawks Date(s): December 20 @ 7:30 PM - December 20, 2008 @ 10:30 PM The Chase Hawks Memorial Rodeo is a one-of-a-kind invitational rough-stock rodeo with top cowboys coming off of the NFR season to compete on world-class bareback horses, saddle broncs, and bucking bulls. About the Chase Hawks Memorial AssociationThe Chase Hawks Memorial Association (CHMA) is a Montana non-profit corporation raising money in Montana, Wyoming and the Dakotas to disburse to families in crisis. The Association awards grants, organizes volunteer efforts and labor, and co-sponsors fund-raising benefits for families facing crisis situations that fall outside traditional sources of aid. Funds are distributed on a non-discrimination basis, with priority given to requests from within the communities where funds are raised. 2007-10-17 10:54:03 ff38e41975a90a34645cb05a9caabe0f http://www.metrapark.com/site/calendar-detail/41-ace Date(s): January 9 @ 9:00 AM - January 11, 2009 @ 5:00 PM The Ag Tech Show and Construction Expo is a business to business tradeshow that highlights the latest in goods and services available to the agriculture, construction, industrial and commercial buyers in this region. This event showcases and displays the latest in high tech products in the market place today. There will be over 250 booths, Classroom Seminars and Demos by Exhibitors!Hours: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Admission is free! 2007-10-19 10:23:48 5bca5ccf39e28dbe9f3b9ea0df62a1f0 http://www.metrapark.com/site/calendar-detail/43-great-rockies-sport Date(s): January 16, 2009 The Great Rockies Sportshow is the largest sport show in Montana and Wyoming. Catch the Big One! Each year international exhibitors from around the world travel to Billings to meet with outdoor enthusiasts. This three day event features fishing, hunting, boats, camping, travel, RVs, and more! Family activities include the kid's trout pond, camp cooking seminars, hundreds of exhibitors, Wall of Fish, big game trophy displays, the Head and Horns Competition, Shed Antler display, shed antler Contest, fly fishing seminars, fly tying demos, hunting seminars, fly casting instruction, fishing seminars, horse packing plus backcountry seminars, photography exhibits, door prizes, adventure simulators and more! Ever want to go fishing or hunting in Alaska or Canada? What about a dream safari in Africa? Here you can meet exhibitors from across Alaska, Canada, Africa and the Rocky Mountain West to discuss fishing or hunting adventure travel opportunities for you, your friends and family. Don't miss out on the wide variety of boats ranging from fishing boats, ski boats, drift boats, rafts and more. Bring the entire family down to this year's show and let your outdoor adventures begin! Hours:Friday 1pm--8pmSaturday 10am--6pmSunday 10am--4pm 2007-10-19 10:42:11 3810d8f0d5fc11dfeb84bbaf8743ec67