We did six free concerts in the early '90s. With 10,000 tickets per show, that's 60,000 tickets given out right there. Not to mentions tickets to hundreds of other concerts along the way.
The last few days of June is filled up with events going on around the Magic City. Here are some family-friendly activities you can enjoy before the calendar flips to July.
The Central Montana Fair is coming up July 24-27 at the Fergus County Fairgrounds in Lewistown featuring rides, games, rodeo, demolition derby, and a big country concert.
Huntley Project Lions Club will kick off their 55th Annual Homesteader Days on July 12 with a concert featuring Terri Clark, Ned Ledoux and Bucky Beaver.
The 15th Annual Roundup Independence Days Extravaganza will be held July 4-7 at the Roundup City Park featuring food, games, rides, talent shows, parades, fireworks and 3 nights of concerts.
Another concert at Billings' Cove Creek Outdoor Pavilion has been cancelled. Steve Miller Band and Marty Stuart were scheduled to perform on August 16 but are pulling out due to "routing and production issues."
Country star Tracy Byrd performs all his hits including "Holdin' Heaven" and "Keeper of The Star's" when his tour comes to Billings on Sunday, July 28 at the Pub Station.