Billings Holiday Festival Returns With 200+ Vendors and Heart

As the air turns crisp, Billings is getting ready for one of its most loved traditions, the 39th Annual Holiday Food and Gift Festival. This year’s event takes over the MetraPark Expo Center on Saturday, November 8 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, November 9 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., promising two full days of shopping, snacking, and spreading holiday cheer.

Billings’ Holiday Festival Is Helping Local Teens in Need This Season

This festival has always been about community, and this year, your admission fee does more than just open the doors to hundreds of artisan booths, it helps local youth in need.

Tumbleweed, a nonprofit that supports vulnerable teens and young adults in Billings, will receive donations of non-perishable food, toiletries, feminine products, socks, hats, gloves, and even MET bus passes. And if you purchase tickets online, $1 from every ticket goes directly to Tumbleweed. That means every purchase, every smile, and every shopping bag helps make the season a little brighter for someone else.

Step Inside a Holiday Wonderland of 200+ Handmade Treasures

Step inside the Expo Center, and you’ll be met with a feast for the senses, more than 200 arts and crafts booths filled with handmade treasures from Montana and beyond. From metal art and woodwork to stained glass, pottery, jewelry, and photography, every corner is packed with unique finds that tell a story.

Looking for something special for that hard to shop for person? You’ll find candles, ornaments, jams and jellies, gourmet spices, kitchen goods, and health and wellness products, all created with care by local makers.

Food, Fun, and Festive Magic Await

It wouldn’t be the Holiday Food and Gift Festival without the mouthwatering smells of fair style eats wafting through the air. Whether you’re in the mood for Asian cuisine, juicy burgers, or sweet desserts, there’s something to tempt every appetite.

Between bites, enjoy live entertainment from local singers and dancers, or stop by a cooking demonstration for some inspiration before Thanksgiving rolls around. It’s the kind of family friendly fun that reminds you why this festival has been a Billings favorite for nearly four decades.

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Kick Off the Season With Heart, Community, and Cheer

Whether you come to shop, to eat, or just to soak in the holiday spirit, the Holiday Food and Gift Festival is the perfect way to kick off the most wonderful time of the year. Bring your family, your friends, and your giving heart because here in Billings, the holidays begin with creativity, community, and a whole lot of heart.

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Struggling to Put Food on the Table? Here’s Where to Find Help in Billings

If you or someone you know is having a hard time keeping the pantry stocked, you’re not alone but help is closer than you think. From the Billings Food Bank to local churches, schools, and senior programs, these organizations are making sure no one in Yellowstone County goes hungry. Here’s where to find free groceries, hot meals, and community support when you need it most.