What To Expect At Billings' Food Truck Battle On August 23

Food Truck Battle on the Yellowstone is Back, Serving Up Flavor for a Cause

If you love great food from the best food trucks in the region, live music, and supporting a good cause, clear your calendar for Saturday, August 23. That’s when the 7th annual Food Truck Battle on the Yellowstone returns to the Armed Forces Reserve Center (2915 Gabel Road) from noon to 7 p.m.

Hosted by the Breakfast Exchange Club of Billings, this family-friendly fundraiser isn’t just about stuffing your stomach with some of the best grub in town; it’s about giving back to those who’ve served.

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Proceeds benefit Veteran organizations in the Billings area.

10% of gross revenue from food truck sales, along with gate and beer sales, goes straight to Montana nonprofits that support Veterans. Since launching in 2018, the Food Truck Battle on the Yellowstone has raised an impressive $290,000.

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Admission is $5 per person. Veterans and kids 12 and under get in free.

The day’s soundtrack will be awesome too, with live music throughout the afternoon.

Exit 53 – 12:00 to 3:00 p.m.
Caledonian Pipes & Drums – 3:00 to 3:30 p.m.
The Brickhouse Band – 3:30 to 6:30 p.m.

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A Kid’s Zone will keep the youngsters busy with inflatables, games, and activities, while a special Veterans Resource Area will feature more than 20 organizations offering information and support. Attendees can vote for their favorite food trucks, and local celebrity judges will be on hand to crown the champions.

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The Breakfast Exchange Club is part of Exchange, America’s premier service club. Members work year-round to promote Americanism, support kids and families, help prevent child abuse, and much more, building friendships along the way.

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Five of the Biggest Waterfowl in Montana

I fake my bird knowledge.

When we happen to spot a tall bird wandering in a marshy area, I'll say to my spouse, "Look! There's a loon!" but it could very well be a crane.

Like most Montanans, I can recognize bald eagles, wild turkeys, robins, Canadian geese, a few types of ducks, etc., but most of the time when we see a big, unusual-looking bird on our adventures, I'm lost.

90% of the time, I'm probably incorrect. If you're like me, perhaps this article will help you identify five of the biggest waterfowl you'll see in Montana.

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