There’s a Lot Going on this Memorial Day Weekend in Virginia City!

You will not want to miss all the fun at Virginia City this weekend! This Friday is the opening night of the Brewery Follies which is a musical and skit show. Call 406-843-5218 for reservations.

Also, witness the historic discovery of Gold in Alder Gulch at 1 p.m. and visit with the people of the past. Period correct costumed interpreters will teach you about Montana’s early days. This is the first Living history weekend of the season and they will be held each weekend through Labor Day weekend.

Doug White, author of the Jake Winter Series will be signing books Friday from 2-5 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 12-4 p.m. at Rank’s Mercantile.

On Saturday is the Summer Kick-Off Parade at 1:30 p.m., the Virginia City’s Illustrious Players opening day with the first show at 2 p.m., and the Annual Spring Horseback Poker Ride with registration at the Bale of Hay Saloon from 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. The Thompson-Hickman Museum/Visitors Center opens, and the Elling House Arts and Humanities Center will present “Crossing Boundaries: Musings on Bach in the Backcountry,” a collaborative performance piece featuring professional violist, Jennifer Smith, and writer, Scott Friskics. The performance begins at 7:00 p.m. and admission is free.

One last thing you need to do is stop by the Virginia City Creamery and enjoy some real homemade ice cream or get some candy from the candy store!