Last Best Fest

The 3rd annual Last Best Outdoors Fest, hosted by Business for Montana's Outdoors, Montana Wilderness Association, Montana Wildlife Federation, The Wilderness Society will be held on Wednesday, September 4, 2019, in Missoula. This year’s theme is “Montana Jobs and the Outdoors: Highlighting the Blackfoot Clearwater Stewardship Act,” and will feature high-profile keynote speakers, in addition to remarks by Senator Jon Tester who is sponsoring the Blackfoot Clearwater Stewardship Act.

Last Best Outdoors Fest showcases and celebrates the role our public lands play in generating more than $7 billion for Montana and supporting 71,000 Montana jobs and counting.

The public is invited to attend a business panel discussion that will include the release of research focused on the role of public lands in Montana’s economy. This portion of the festival starts at 3:00 p.m. at the Wilma Theater.

The main event, which is free and open to the public, starts at 5:00 p.m. at the Caras Park Pavilion where the lineup will include a high-profile keynote speaker (yet to be announced), Senator Tester, live music featuring Russ Nasset and the Revelators followed by Jackson Holte & The Highway Patrol. Join us for a craft beer garden, food trucks, and display booths from outdoor businesses and organizations. The first 500 guests will receive a free commemorative LBOF 2019 reusable cup!