Upcoming Events
Wayne Estee Basketball Tournament
The Wayne Estes Tournament
The tournament has been held annually since 1984 to share memories and show appreciation for the great athlete and even greater person Wayne Estes was. The tournament brings people together from around the country to play the beautiful game of basketball that Wayne loved dearly.
Tournament Information
The tournament will be held March 22nd through the 24th in the Memorial Gym in Anaconda, Montana. There will be cash payouts for the adult divisions as well as a showcase of great skills with the 3-point Contest and the Slam Dunk Contest.
Register at Wayne Estes Tournament Registration
Festival of the Winter Moon
Schedule of Events
8:00am Guided Winter Hike on the “A” Hill ( Meet in front of the courthouse.)
9:00am Ice Sculpting begins at these Location:
Ace Hardware
Anaconda Outdoor
Aware
Beautiful Life Clothing
Coffee Corral
Hickory House
Jordi’s Cantina
The Little Things
The Revolver
Smelter City Brewing
Upstream Tattoo
10:00am Nordic Ski Scavenger Hunt Family Event at Old Works Golf Course (until 12pm)
11:00am Winter Market at Pintler’s Portal Hostel (until 4pm)
12:00pm Tea Party with a Princess at the Visitors Center (until 2pm)
3:00pm Frozen Turkey Bowling at Smelter City Brewing
4:00pm Frozen Tee-Shirt Contest at Smelter City Brewing
4:30pm Ice Sculpting Winners Annouced at the Visitor Center
See Live Reindeer
See the live reindeer at the Anaconda Murdoch’s December 17th from11am-4pm.
Service of Remembrance
Join Longfellow Finnegan Riddle Funeral Home and Pintler Hospice for a service honoring those you love that have died this year or in years past. This event is open to the public. 107 Oak Street. For more information email anacondaserviceofremembrance@gmail.com or call 406-563-3371.
Pintler Pets Annual Christmas Bazaar
Happy Holidays! Pintler Pets is hosting their annual Christmas Bazaar on Saturday, 12/09/23 at the Old Dwyer Intermediate School – 1410 West Park St. - Anaconda. This is the school directly across the street from Stokes. The bazaar will be open from 10:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M.
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Ladies Night Out!
Entry fee of $10 and an ornament or small gift item. Delicious food and wine provided. Silent auction, wine pull. Donated items will be combined into live auction baskets. Loads of fun! See you at the Elks Lodge, 223 Main Street.
Your host Copper Village!
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Christmas Stroll
Be sure to be downtown for the Christmas Stroll. The light parade begins at 5:30pm with the tree lighting at 6pm. Button drawings will be held right after the tree lighting. Live mannequins will be in windows by 6:15 and stores will be open until 8pm so you can get a jump on your holiday shopping. What a great kickoff to the Christmas season!
Light Parade
Register your float today at https://www.discoveranaconda.com/parade-sign-up
Women in Business
Women in Business goal is to empower and inspire women to succeed in business through collaboration, education, and mutual support. We aim to create a community where women can connect, share knowledge, and leverage their skills and experience to overcome barriers and achieve their professional goals, while having fun and building relationships.
Anaconda Garden Club Christmas Show
Come Join the fun at the Elks, 223 Main! Raffles, cookies by the pound, Holiday Craft Sale.
Picures with Santa and Mrs. Claus (Bring your own camera or cell phone for your picture)
Cookies with Santa
Luncher - $10 your choice of Chicken or Minestrone Soup, Chicken Sandwich, cookie and beverage.
Proceeds go to support local scholarships and community beautification.
Gear Swap and Recreation Expo
The annual Pintler’s Portal Hostel Gear Swap is coming up! This year we’re teaming up with the Anaconda Trail Society to raise funds for local recreation non-profits and increase outdoor recreation awareness. We’ll be hosting some of our local outdoor recreation organizations and businesses to share information, provide services and hang out and have fun! Our Recreation Expo features Discovery Ski Area, Discovery Ski Education Foundation, Echo Lake Trail Association, Mile High Nordic, Anaconda Trail Society, Anaconda Outdoors and others.
The Gear Swap is a great place to pass along your outgrown, no-longer utilized gear, equipment and apparel and to find gently-used items for your whole family at great prices. We’ll be accepting clean, gently used gear of all seasons, ages, and sizes.
Here’s how it works:
Bring your clean, gently used gear, equipment, apparel for sale to Pintler’s Portal Hostel between 9:00 and 11:00am
Register, price and label your items with Anaconda Trail Society
15% of sale price stays with Anaconda Trail Society and Pintler’s Portal Hostel
Come shop, eat, drink, chat with local recreation organizations and businesses, from 12:00pm - 4:00m - CASH ONLY
Pick up unsold items and payment for sold items between 4:00 - 6:00pm
Unsold items and payment not picked up by 6:00pm will be considered a donation
Come sell unused gear, find gear for the whole family, hang out, connect with local recreation organizations, eat, drink, be merry! Stay connected with us and the Anaconda Trail Society on Facebook and Instagram to keep updated as the date nears.
Email Alexis at Pintler’s Portal Hostel - alexis@pintlersportal.com - with any questions!
We'll see you there!
Opening Day of Big Game Shopping
No need to stay home alone now that hunting season has started. Grab your best girlfriends and come to Anaconda for a fun-filled day of shopping! Stores will be open on Sunday and ready to help you with a little retail therapy.
Oktoberfest Beer Garden
Join us for a good time with lots of German beers, music, brats and games. Grab 2 friends and join our team Oktoberfest Olympics!
Oktoberfest Golf Tournament
We are excited to announce Oktoberfest is October 7th at Old Works Golf Course.
Registration Fee $150 per player – includes lunch, swag and beer ticket to Brewfest
4 player team – Scramble – Mulligan Tickets available and Miracle Putts.
Smeltermens Day Brewfest
Join us for craft beer, good food and good music. Kid’s corner from 1pm-3pm for decorating your bikes for the parade on Sunday.
Smeltermens Day Celebration
Sidewalk sales, Art Walk, Smelter City Scamper Run, Brewfest, Parade, After Party, and Smelter Stack Bus Tour
Art In The Park
Anaconda’s Biggest Festival!
Art in Washoe Park is one of the best shows in southwest Montana. Over 70 juried art and craft booths from around the US, ethnic foods, and professional entertainment are offered all three days.