Each summer, thousands of people come through Caras Park in the Heart of Downtown Missoula, Montana on Wednesdays at lunchtime and Thursday evenings to enjoy two of the longest standing traditions in Downtown Missoula – Out to Lunch and Downtown ToNight.  As part of this tradition we hire both local and out-of-area talent to provide music throughout each event.

We are looking for dynamic bands who are family-friendly, fun, energetic, and will truly add to the atmosphere of our events. Please note that we are not looking for individual solo artists or individual instrument players. Bands must be able to play for entire length of event (please refer to each event’s time); breaks can be included throughout set. Questions? Please email [email protected] or call 406.543.4238.

2024 Out to Lunch and Downtown ToNight Band Application

Application Deadline: Friday, February 16, 2024

2023 Entertainment Lineup

June 7 – Josh Farmer Band

June 14 – Kyle Curtis & the Promised Lands

June 21 – Off in the Woods

June 28 – John Floridis Quartet

July 5 – Barn Swallows

July 12 – Zoo Town Music

July 19 – International Choral Festival

July 26 – Champagne Sunday

August 2 – Basses Covered

August 9 – Mary Place & the Blue Moons

August 16 – The Benevolents

August 23 – Ed Norton Big Band

August 30 – Western Union

Each year, the Missoula Downtown Association (MDA) hosts public events that aim to bring our vibrant community together in the heart of Downtown Missoula. The MDA is seeking food vendors to enhance our events and create a festive atmosphere. Vendors will be chosen based upon numerous factors including but not limited to: power consumption, size of vending operation, type of food, performance at previous events, MDA membership status, etc. Be aware that the use of sustainable serving materials is mandatory for all food vendors at MDA events.

2024 MDA Vendor Application

Application Deadline: Friday, February 23, 2024

2023 Food Vendors

Banh Missoula

Big Dipper

Dumplinz

El Cazador

Horchata

Isla’s Lemonade

M-80 Chicken

Madeline’s Mediterranean

Mountain Berry Bowls

Mr. Kashari

Nourishing Cultures

Pattie Wagon

Ragheef Arabic Flatbread

River City Eats

Sa Wa Dee

Stuffed 406

Interested in providing children’s activity in 2024 at Out to Lunch? Email [email protected] for more information.

June 7 – Clay Studio of Missoula

June 14 – Child Start Inc., Head Start & Families First Learning Lab

June 21 – SPARK! Arts Ignite Learning

June 28 – Habitat for Humanity & Families First Leaning Lab

July 5 – Be Bear Aware Campaign

July 12 – Clay Studio of Missoula

July 19 – Corvallis Student Group & Families First Learning Lab

July 26 – CASA of Missoula

August 2 – Historical Museum at Fort Missoula

August 9 – Families First Learning Lab

August 16 – SPARK! Arts Ignite Learning

August 23 – CASA of Missoula

August 30 – Families First Learning Lab

Caras Cash makes the perfect gift for friends, family and employees. This money is good for food and beverages during Out To Lunch and Downtown ToNight. Purchase Caras Cash at the Downtown Missoula Partnership office located at 218 E. Main Street, by phone at 406.543.4238 or email us at [email protected]

Here are some transportation and parking tips and tricks for when you head to Out to Lunch this summer!

• The first hour of parking is FREE in the parking garages
• Parking right next to Caras Park is in high demand. We recommend parking a little farther away to avoid traffic congestion (see the map below).
• Ride the Line! Mountain Line is a great way to come Downtown and save some gas. It’s also Zero-Fare and all routes come to Downtown!
• Ride the trails! Missoula has a terrific trails system, especially along the river and leading right into Caras Park. Get more information on biking, and generally commuting, around Missoula from Missoula in Motion.

Curious about where to park for Out to Lunch? There are many locations within a 5 minute walk.