Last Chance Stampede & Rodeo The 2024 Last Chance Stampede PRCA Rodeo will be July 25th, 26th and 27th. Voted 2017 Medium Rodeo of the year by the PRCA, we continue to bring world class stock and award winning production teams and entertainers to the Stampede. C5 Rodeo Company’s award winning bucking stock and rodeo production team returns to provide top quality performances in the Cool Alley Arena at the Last Chance Stampede.  Based out of Helena, MT and Lac La Biche, Alberta, C5 is one of North America’s top stock providers, with more than 30 locations worldwide using C5 stock. C5 Rodeo owns F13 Virgil, legendary bareback horse and is proud to again bring their best stock to Helena’s Last Chance Stampede. Wayne Brooks, Wayne Brooks, the “Voice of Rodeo”, will return as the Last Chance Stampede’s rodeo announcer. A PRCA member since 1994, Wayne has been named PRCA Rodeo Announcer of the Year 5 times and has been selected as one of the Wrangler National Finals announcers 9 times. Entertaining, informative, and insightful – Wayne truly makes the audience a part of each performance. Rodeo Clown / Barrelman John Harrison.  John Harrison is one of the most accomplished barrelman and rodeo clowns in the sport. In 2023, he won a “triple crown” of PRCA awards - Coors Man in the Can, Clown of the Year and Comedy Act of the Year. John is committed to providing quality family entertainment and has worked rodeos from coast-to-coast entertaining crowds in his signature yellow shirt with red fringe, topped off with his red cowboy hat. Specialty Act Bobby Kerr. Awarded PRCA’s 2023 Specialty Dress Act of the Year, four-time PRCA Specialty Dress Act winner Bobby Kerr will bring his American Mustangs to the 2024 Last Chance Stampede. Bobby has won numerous awards over the years for his specialty act featuring antique cars and his amazing team of American Mustangs. Specialty Act, Dana Bowman has astounded the nation and the world with his drive, determination and will to succeed. He is a retired Sergeant First Class with the U.S. Army where he was a Special Forces Soldier and a member of the U. S. Army’s elite parachute team, the Golden Knights. He lost his legs in an accident during the annual Golden Knights training in Yuma, Arizona in 1994. Dana created the HALO for Freedom Warrior Foundation, dedicated to our wounded warriors, and is an Ambassador for the Coalition to Salute America’s Heroes. Nightly Concerts: Chase Rice LIVE in concert at the Wednesday, July 24th Bret Michaels LIVE in concert at the Thursday, July 25th Scotty McCreery LIVE in concert at the Friday, July 26th $55.00 presale tickets - $60.00 WEEK of Show Gates open at 8:30pm Show Starts after the Rodeo at 9:30pm. Tickets are available online or at the Fairgrounds box office. VIP Tickets will be *$80 for all shows. Only 300 available. Flo Rida LIVE in concert at the Saturday, July 27th Free Entertainment: TYZEN, Comedy Hypnotist Tyzen is a renowned hypnotist known for his entertaining and hilarious stage show that combines comedy, hypnosis, and magic. His performances have dazzled audiences across North America, earning him the title of "Wickedly Funny" by Harrah's Casino. Eric Haines’ One Man Band Eric Haines is a beloved one-man band who combines modern and old-timey elements to create a hilarious and engaging performance. With a bass drum on his back, a banjo over his shoulder, and a variety of bells and whistles, Eric entertains audiences around the world. He has opened for well-known artists such as Weird Al Yankovic and Neal McCoy.  Marcus, Funny Man Who Does Tricks Marcus is a rare talent who seamlessly blends variety acts and comedy in his performances. His show is a unique combination of standup comedy and one-man circus, complete with juggling, musical interludes, a bowling ball, a yo-yo, and a mix of sight gags and comedy throughout. Marcus's show is a must-see experience. Rollo Rollo is a larger-than-life character, standing at 10 feet tall, who thrives on creating comedy in bustling environments. Through comedic routines and spontaneous skits, Rollo captivates audiences and elicits laughter from those around him. From comical dance moves and rope jumping to engaging the crowd and even magically shrinking himself, Rollo's performances on stilts are always a crowd-pleaser. Adam The Great Adam the Great captivates audiences worldwide with his mesmerizing magic performances. As a versatile performer, his shows incorporate improvisation, comedic skits, and illusions. His talent for engaging with the crowd truly creates a magical experience for all who attend. Keith Raymond, The KR Balloon Factory Hailing from Forysth, Montana, Keith is a veteran of hundreds of performances at fairs and other events throughout Montana, Wyoming, and the Dakotas. Buy Tickets Thanks for Watching! Come visit Helena Montana! Why Helena MT .com https://www.whyhelenamt.com/

Helena Aviation Day Helena Aviation Day is taking place on September 9, 2023, offering visitors the chance to tour the Helena Boeing facility, learn about aviation careers, enjoy a food truck lunch, and an exclusive giveaway. The Montana Army National Guard will also be hosting a family day with helicopter displays, tours, and carnival games. MDT Aeronautics Division and civilian aircraft will also be on display. Aircraft owners and vendors are welcome to join and showcase their aircraft and businesses for free. The 189th Aviation Regiment Distinctive Unit Insignia, also known as a unit crest or a DUI, was originally approved on 30 December 1988 and was amended with revisions to the description and symbolism on 27 November 1989. Its ultramarine blue and golden orange tones denote the organization as part of Army Aviation, with the winged sword also suggesting the Aviation mission of the unit. Behind the winged sword is a downward-pointing “V” shape terminating in a barbed arrowhead that points to the combat involved in the aerial assault mission. On the left side of the “V” is a skull that was adapted from the former 163rd Armored Cavalry Regiment Shoulder Sleeve Insignia, a unit in the Regiment’s past lineage. On the right is a red bitterroot, the state flower of Montana, the home state for the unit. “Sounds Of Freedom,” the unit motto, is a reference to the unmistakable sound created by whirring helicopter blades. Comprised of the 1st Battalion, the 189th Aviation Regiment is managed by the Montana Army National Guard and has units assigned to the Army National Guard in several states in addition to Montana, including Nevada, South Dakota, and Minnesota. Headquartered in Helena, Montana, the Regiment has seen several of its component units deployed in support of the War on Terrorism, including in 2005, 2012, and most recently in October 2019 to Kuwait. The Regiment was credited with a Meritorious Unit Commendation for the extraordinary service of the 1st Battalion’s Headquarters and Headquarters Company and Companies A-D between 2 January 2005 and 15 November 2005. And in 2013, Company B, 1st Battalion was tapped for a Meritorious Unit Commendation for its support of Operation Enduring Freedom between May and December 2012. Pioneer Helena has active job openings that offer career opportunities in challenging and fulfilling work such as Lockheed Martin’s F-35 and future military aircraft tasked with defending and securing our nation’s freedom. Living In Helena Montana Helena Montana News News in Helena Montana US Army UH-60M Black Hawk Helicopters CH-47 Chinook Helicopters Bell UH 1 Bell OH ? Hughes? C-130J Beechcraft C-12V Huron Velocity Cessna 182 Skyline PA 12 Amphib, Radial Upgrade Learjet 31 1945 Ercoupe Thanks for Watching! Come and visit Helena! Why Helena MT.com Why Helena Montana .com https://www.whyhelenamt.com/

Let Freedom Ring Concert, Helena Montana 2023 (FROM THE WEBSITE) : LETFREEDOMRINGCONCERT.COM LetFreedomRingConcert.com LET FREEDOM RING 2023 SEPTEMBER 23, 2023 GATES OPEN @ 3PM OPENING CEREMONY @ APMF Vinyl City @ 4:15 Wild Praire Smoke @ 6:45 FIREWORKS @ 9:00 Insufficient Funds @ 9:30 4th year and amazing. Thank you to the team of organizers. The time and effort you put in is invaluable and we can't express enough of our appreciation. Josh Steed, Steed Industries, Jerry Steed, Steed Industries, Charlotte Snyder, Outlaw Marketing, Steve Netschert, Realty 406 Mike Liedle, Most Wanted Real Estate Liane Taylor, Atlas Real Estate and all the Steed employees that help with set-up! This is such an amazing community!   Like and share our page on Facebook and Instagram, tag friends and relatives that you want to join us next year! Get ready to groove and celebrate unity at the annual Let Freedom Ring concert! This incredible event is back to rock your world and uplift your spirits – all for FREE! Let Freedom Ring isn't just a concert – it's a community celebration that brings the magic of live music right to your doorstep. Embrace the beats, connect with your neighbors, and dance like nobody's watching! But that's not all! This year's event is all about supporting the heartbeat of our town – the small local businesses that make our community shine! From mouthwatering food trucks to unique crafts and informative booths, you're in for a treat that goes beyond the stage. And guess what? Camping is available too! For a small fee, you can extend the fun under the starry sky, creating memories that last a lifetime. Mark your calendars, rally your friends, and get ready to Let Freedom Ring like never before! Together, we'll make this an unforgettable celebration of music, community, and local spirit. Located in the north valley of Helena Montana, off East Loren Road. Vendors with food, beverages, goodies. Kids: Huge Sand Piles with excavators. Volleyball, Teather ball. Dig in the Dirt. Amazing Fireworks 3 - Bands. Vinyl City, Wild Prairie Smoke and Insufficient Funds. Camping, lots of toilets. Safety: Our Sherriff Department was part of the opening ceremonies and on hand to keep peace. Sheriff Leo Dutton opening ceremony and advocate of Freedoms. Family, Respect and freedoms. As Steed so nicely put. This is not political. More brings us together than divides us. Thank you so much to the sponsors. This concert takes huge amounts to put on. You can see when you attend. But the amazing sponsors make it possible. I tried to capture some sponsors in the video. But I am sure are many more. Thank you! Even if not appearing in the video. Come support if you missed it this year. Come in 2024. Huge amounts of space and parking. Very fun and safe. Bring the kids! Bring the vending business. Bring the appreciation for freedom. Come and see for yourself next year. Living in Helena Montana Helena Montana News News in Helena Montana Thanks for Watching! Come and visit Helena! Why Helena MT.com Why Helena Montana .com https://www.whyhelenamt.com/

Symphony Under The Stars 2023, Helena Montana Such an amazing night. Video of concert is not allowed. Images and some footage before and after capture just a little bit of the environment. Please come and see for yourself! Beautiful Montana Sky! Great food and fun! Best Symphony! Amazing experience! See you next year on July 20th 2024 Go visit the following website and stay tuned for more information for next years Symphony. https://www.symphonyunderthestars.com/ Vendors: Lower Level by Guad: Old Fashioned Kettle Corn, Aasved Acai, Cheddar’s Gourmet Grilled Cheese, The Montana Club, The PopCycle Upper Level by Library: Top Dog Corn Dogs, Goloso Soft Serve, Aloha Poke Bowl, Mountain Berry Bowl, Carroll College Bookstore And so much more. Volunteers will be soliciting free-will donations from audience members throughout the afternoon and evening. They will be carrying large red buckets to collect money. The donations have been quite generous in the past, and we hope that you’ll continue to support our efforts. All monies collected will go directly towards Symphony Under the Stars production costs. Additional collection buckets are located at the Symphony tents near both Vendor locations. Or donate by going to https://www.helenasymphony.org Any remaining stock of prints or t-shirts will be available at the Symphony office at 21 N. Last Chance Gulch, Suite 100 or by phone (406) 442-1860. Limited edition art prints of the original watercolor, numbered and Following hashtags: #symphonyunderthestars #suts2023 #sutshelena. Make sure to tag @helensymphony @intrepidcreditunion and @carrollcollege for extra connection! SSponsors: DIAMOND Intrepid Credit Union PLATINUM The Boeing Company City of Helena Lewis & Clark County State of Montana, Dept. of Commerce Town Pump Charitable Foundation Dennis & Phyllis Washington Foundation GOLD Marie Kall SILVER Blackfoot River Brewing Company Crowley Fleck PLLP Marilyn Hudson Morrison-Maierle, Inc. Nancy & Alan Nicholson Jennifer & Gregory Sokoloff in memory of Shari McDonald St. Peter’s Health Barbara Harris & Peter Sullivan TDS Telecom Visit Helena BRONZE Jan Brown Victoria & John Cech Bruce Desonia Tori Hunthausen Dianne Nickman Rick Pyfer Julie Reardon Robert Peccia & Associates FRIEND Jill Caldwell Network for Good Power Townsend Ross Cannon IN-KIND CONTRIBUTIONS The Brewhouse Pub & Grill DoubleTree by Hilton Edge Marketing + Design Ghost Art Gallery Ramada by Wyndham St. Peter’s Health State of Montana, Dept. of Administration Van’s Thriftway The Creperie ADDITIONAL THANKS All the Vendors All the Volunteers 406 Recycling Bill Roberts Golf Course Boy Scouts of America, Troop 214 Carroll College Facilities & Grounds Helena Fire Department Helena Food Share Helena Music Teachers Association Helena Police Department Litt’l John’s Septic Service Our Redeemer’s Lutheran Church Piccolo’s Music United Way of Helena Thanks for Watching! Come and visit Helena Montana! Why Helena MT.com Why Helena Montana .com https://www.whyhelenamt.com/

Helena Montana Christmas 2023 Parade of Lights Join us downtown for the annual Parade of Lights! NEW for 2023, the people will be the parade. Stationary floats will be set up from the 400 block of Last Chance Gulch through Lewis and Clark Library, giving attendees ample time to stroll through the Parade of Lights and enjoy each float. We will kick off the event with the lighting of the Firetower at 5:30pm, after which shopping, eating, drinking, and merriment will commence all through downtown. Stay awhile to see live performances and get a chance to see Santa along the parade route. Participants are encouraged to approach the decorating of floats broadly and creatively. Prizes will be given for “Best Float,” “Best Lights,” and “Most Unique.” Performance artists can participate too! Please use the “Parade of Lights Performance Registration” form if you wish to showcase your singing, dancing, and performing skills. We have designated areas for performances throughout the stroll. Take a drive by some houses that have decorated for Christmas / Holidays. Listen to the bell on the old firetower and walk downtown with us. Thanks for Watching! Come and visit Helena! Why Helena MT.com Why Helena Montana .com https://www.whyhelenamt.com/

Last Chance Stampede & Fair This Video is focused on the Rodeo. Join us for the 2023 Last Chance Stampede PRCA Rodeo July 27th, 28th and 29th. Voted 2017 Medium Rodeo of the year by the PRCA, we continue to bring world class stock and award winning production teams and entertainers to the Stampede. C5 Rodeo Company’s award winning bucking stock and rodeo production team returns to provide top quality performances in the Cool Alley Arena at the Last Chance Stampede. Based out of Helena, MT and Lac La Biche, Alberta, C5 is one of North America’s top stock providers, with more than 30 locations worldwide using C5 stock. C5 Rodeo owns F13 Virgil, legendary bareback horse and is proud to again bring their best stock to Helena’s Last Chance Stampede in 2022. Desirae Rose Peters Barrel Racing Cierra Erickson Barrel Racing & Break Away Roping Thursday is Military Appreciation Night. RAM PRCA Rodeo begins at 7:00pm in the Cool Alley Arena. Watch for Trick Rider Madison MacDonald Thomas and our Rodeo Clown Matt Merritt Friday is MAN UP CRUSADE Night. RAM PRCA Rodeo begins at 7:00pm in the Cool Alley Arena. *Learn more about the Man Up Crusade Watch for Trick Rider Madison MacDonald Thomas and our Rodeo Clown Matt Merritt Saturday is 4H Appreciation Night. RAM PRCA Rodeo begins at 7:00pm in the Cool Alley Arena. Watch for Trick Rider Madison MacDonald Thomas and our Rodeo Clown Matt Merritt Wayne Brooks, the “Voice of Rodeo”, returns as the Last Chance Stampede’s rodeo announcer. A PRCA member since 1994, Wayne has been named PRCA Rodeo Announcer of the Year 5 times and has been selected as one of the Wrangler National Finals announcers 9 times. Entertaining, informative and insightful – Wayne truly makes the audience a part of each performance. Jill Franzen Loden, PRCA 2021 Music Director of the Year, is back to produce sound and music for the 2023 Last Chance Stampede rodeo performances in the Cool Alley Arena. Jill has been providing professional rodeo sound and music for 22 years, and was selected PRCA Music Director of the Year in 2018 and 2020. Jill’s Sound provides sound and music nationwide for over 28 professional rodeos and bull riding events a year – we’re happy to welcome her back to Helena. Rodeo Clown Matt Merritt, will entertain for the 2023 Last Chance Stampede. Here to take charge of the Cool Alley Arena and keep the atmosphere filled with laughter. This years specialty act is Madison MacDonald Thomas. She comes to the 2023 Last Chance Stampede with 24 years of Trick Riding Experience. She is a ten-time NFR trick rider and five-time PRCA Act of the Year nominee. Diamond Rio Saturday, July 29th Inside the Exhibition Hall Standing room with limited bleacher seating Tickets $43.00 Doors open at 8:30pm-Show starts at 9:30pm Tickets available at the Fairgrounds box office or online at lccfairgrounds.com Carnival wristbands are available at the carnival kiosk. $35 for one day unlimited rides. Carnival opens at 2:00pm Thursday, Friday and Saturday. 2023 Free Stage Entertainment. See where they are performing each day CLICK HERE Magician, Sean Watson Pippi The Clown Jeremiah Johnston Cap’n Arrr Chris Mabrey-Comedy Hypnosis Experience non-stop excitement at Last Chance Stampede & Fair with North Star Amusements' electrifying rides, games, and food! Don't miss out! Mutton Bustin’ and Steer Riding will take place at the opening of all three nights of the RAM PRCA Rodeo, July 27-29 in the Cool Alley Arena. LOCATION 98 West Custer Ave. Helena, MT 59602 PHONE 406.457.8516 FAX 406.457.8517 OFFICE HOURS Monday-Friday 8 AM - 5 PM CLOSED Saturdays, Sundays and all Federal Holidays. Last Chance Stampede Payout: $45,000 Pro Rodeo Events: • Bareback Riding • Saddle Bronc Riding • Bull Riding • Tie-Down Roping • Team Roping • Steer Wrestling • Barrel Racing Thanks for Watching! Come and visit Helena! Why Helena MT.com Why Helena Montana .com https://www.whyhelenamt.com/

The Helena Farmers Market is the longest-running market in the state of Montana. Celebrating its 49th birthday in June 2022, the market is THE Saturday morning event for the community, and winner of Best of Helena in the event category for 2019! Today the market stretches two full blocks in downtown Helena, drawing over 350 Montana vendors rotating through the season. Local farmers, artisans, food vendors and other artisans bring their Montana-made products downtown for the local Helena community to see and purchase. While they browse, shoppers enjoy the serenade of local musicians and smell the fragrant aroma of fresh floral arrangements and kettle corn. Come join in the community fellowship at the Helena Farmer’s Market. Thank you for watching our video! Come and visit Helena Montana! See you at farmers market. Why Helena MT.com Why Helena Montana .com https://www.whyhelenamt.com/ Tennessee Hayride by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Artist: http://audionautix.com/

Video and pictures of flying fortress in the Helena Montana area. Take off and flight during the Blast from the past drag races at the airport. The B-17 Flying Fortress Sentimental Journey will be in Helena, MT June 20-25, 2023. A one of a kind collection of the rarest historic military planes in the world will be near you. Come see them up close and personal, and better yet fly in one! The Pearl Harbor attack of December 7, 1941, finally brought the United States into the war and production of the B-17 rapidly increased. By July 1942, the US began forming the Eighth Air Force in Britain, equipped with B-17Es. On August 17, 1942, eighteen United States Army Air Force (USAAF) B-17s carried out a bombing raid on the railway yards at Rouen in France. Production of the B-17F was undertaken by Boeing, Vega and Douglas, the BVDs as they were called (the same abbreviation as the underwear company), but new modifications were taking their toll in airspeed. There were more than four hundred modifications on the B-17F. The only noticeable outside difference was the full blown Plexiglass nose. The B-17F, now armed with eleven 0.50-cal. guns, could only reach 299 mph (481 km/h) and the landing speed was up to 90 mph (144 km/h)! Service ceiling was 37,500 ft. (11,430 m) and range 2,880 miles (4,634 km). It took twenty-five and a half minutes to climb to 20,000 ft. (6,096 m). The BVD companies produced 3,400 B-17Fs. The B-17F model can be distinguished from the E and G by the lack of superstructure supporting the Plexiglas nose dome. On January 27, 1943, B-17s of the USAAF made their first attacks on Germany at the port of Wilhelmshaven. The attack was carried out by the 91st, 303rd, 305th and 306th Bomb Groups. Initially, casualties were very high because they attacked during daylight hours to achieve greater accuracy. Also proper formation flying, to enable a group of airplanes to defend each other with crossfire, (the legendary box formation) had not yet been formulated. Also the B-17F lacked adequate defense against a head-on attack. In head-on attacks, Luftwaffe fighters would porpoise towards the B-17, beginning with a slight dive and then coming up and raking across the underbelly of the airplane and repeating this maneuver against bombers bringing up the rear. This tactic relegated the upper turret, waist and tail guns as ineffective.15 In March 1943, some relief was obtained when the P-47 Thunderbolt showed up. The P-47 could escort the bombers partially towards their targets and meet them again on the return trip. But Messerschmitt Bf 109s and Focke-Wulf Fw 190s waited for the bombers until their escorts turned back. On October 19, 1943 during the second raid on Schweinfurt, the Luftwaffe shot down 60 and damaged 138 of the 291 B-17s dispatched, with a loss of 650 airmen. And on March 6, 1944 during a raid on Berlin, 69 B-17s were lost along with 17 fighters with a loss of 701 men. However, the Luftwaffe lost 160 aircraft. Despite such losses for the Eighth Air Force, not one mission ever turned back.16 By September 1943, the Flying Fortress showed its final shape during firepower tests on the XB-40, a modified B-17F with the advantage of a "chin" turret. The Bendix turret held two 0.50 caliber guns, which increased the armament to thirteen guns. The XB-40 didn't carry any bombs but was heavily armed and had extra armor for the crew. It was much heavier than the F Model and also slower. The idea was to escort the bombers during raids, but after the bombers released their loads, the XB-40 could not maintain formation and the bomb squads would have to slow down. The XB-40 was abandoned, but the Bendix chin turret was adapted to the B-17G. The B-17G was produced in greater numbers than any other single model and more B-17Gs were lost than any other model. The most obvious difference was the installation of the Bendix chin turret installed under the nose. With the turret under the nose, the view through the Plexiglass nose was now unobstructed for the gunner. The chin turret also had no adverse effect on the aerodynamics of the airplane, and it finally produced the protection that was needed against head-on attacks. Another major change was the installation of the Cheyenne tail turret. The gun had a larger field of fire and the ring-and-bead site was replaced with a reflector site. On the late G models, the waist gunner windows were staggered so the gunners wouldn't get in each other's way. The radio operator's gun on the upper hatch was eliminated since it was considered of low value, because of its poor vantage point. So much more on the B-17 bombers; but You Tube limits information in this location. Thanks for watching! Come and visit Helena Montana. Why Helena MT.com https://www.whyhelenamt.com/ Ticket To Nowhere Man by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Artist: http://audionautix.com/