Wednesdays from 11:00am – 2:00pm | June, July & August in Caras Park

The 40th season of Out to Lunch kicks off on Wednesday, June 3, 2026!

ONE EPIC SUMMER. Live music, local food trucks, and Caras Park—Out to Lunch is back for one epic summer in the heart of Missoula.

Come soak up the energy and enjoy the HEART of Downtown!

Don’t forget to check out Out To Lunch’s sibling event, Downtown ToNight!

The Out to Lunch Summer Series in Missoula is a beloved weekly celebration of food, music, and community. Founded in 1986 by Pat Simmons—the first employee of the Missoula Downtown Association and mother of J.K. Simmons—the series was created to activate Caras Park and bring energy to Downtown Missoula. Today, it stands as Montana’s longest-running outdoor food and music festival. The event is free and open to all, made possible by the support of incredible sponsors. Each week features 15 food vendors serving up a variety of delicious eats and treats, live music to keep the energy high, and free children’s activities hosted by local nonprofits.

Special Thanks to our 2026 Out To Lunch Sponsors!

Table Sponsors

A& E Design

Arts Missoula

ATTIC

Big Dipper

Boeson Research

Clark Fork Coalition

Crowley Fleck

Cushing Terrell

Dick Anderson Co.

Hide & Sole

Liberty Electric

Merrill Lynch

MMW Architects

Office City

Opportunity Resources

Sterling CRE

Summit Independent

Toyota

Supporters

Pink Grizzly

Jim & Mary’s RV Park

Sound Creations

Rhinoceros Bar

Out to Lunch 2026 Lineup

June 3, 2026

Andrea Harsell Band
Hometown: Missoula, MT
Genre: Original American roots

June 10, 2026

Way Down North
Hometown: Colombia Falls, MT
Genre: Americana

June 17, 2026

Cade & Co.

Hometown: Missoula, MT
Genre: Funk

June 24, 2026

Kenny James Miller Band

Hometown: Kalispell, MT
Genre: Rock

July 1, 2026

Ed Norton Big Band

Hometown: Missoula, MT
Genre: Big Band Jazz

July 8, 2026

Missoula Mixtape

Hometown: Missoula, MT
Genre: 1970-2000’s cover band

July 15, 2026

Circus Mutt

Hometown: Asheville, NC
Genre: Muttgrass

July 22, 2026

Big Sky Mudflaps

Hometown: Missoula, MT
Genre: Rhythm & Blues

July 29, 2026

Beau Akimbo

Hometown: Missoula, MT
Genre: Funk, Pop, Indie

August 5, 2026

The Dead Pines
Hometown: Kalispell, MT
Genre: Americana & soul

August 12, 2026

The Three-O
Hometown: Missoula, MT
Genre: Americana

August 19, 2026

MONEYPENNY
Hometown: Missoula, MT
Genre: Blues/rock

August 26, 2026

Tom Catmull’s Last Resort
Hometown: Missoula, MT
Genre: Americana

2026 Food & Drink Vendors

Banh Mi Zoola: Bánh Mì, noodle salads, Vietnamese iced coffee, iced teas, and seasonal specialties.

Big Dipper: Classic ice cream combinations.

Clark Fork & Spoon Kitchen: handcrafted smash burgers, crispy chicken sandwiches, and specialty sandwiches with scratch-made sauces and fresh ingredients.

Cruz Tacos: Tacos approved by any Missoulian.

Hindu Hillbilly: Fresh squeezed lemonade.

Kamoon: Arabian cuisine made from scratch & authentic recipes.

Madeline’s Mediterranean: Madeline’s food features cuisine indigenous to the stunning shores of the Mediterranean Sea.

Mountain Berry Bowls: loaded açaí smoothie bowls made with all-natural ingredients.

Pattie Wagon: Yummy burgers, hot dogs, and more.

Pelz: Alaskan pelmini dumplings served with butter, red wine vinegar, sriracha, curry power, cilantro, sour cream and a slice of rye bread.

Puma Peruvian: Peruvian eats that are perfect for snacking.

The Ramblin’ Cafe: Serving coffee, breakfast burritos, and handmade pastries.

The Rhinoceros: Liquor/beverage caterer.

Servin’ Thyme: Big portions for big appetites, and vegetarian friendly!

Wemo Bistro: Smash burgers, steak sandos and cheesesteaks.

Zeera: Missoula’s first Pakistani food truck.

Interested in providing children’s activity in 2026 at Out to Lunch? Email [email protected] for more information or submit your information here: Out to Lunch/Downtown ToNight Activity Provider

Do I have to pay to attend this event?
No, the event is free to attend thanks to our amazing sponsors!

Is there alcohol available at the event?
Yes! The Rhinoceros hosts a pop-up bar weekly with a variety of liquor drinks, wine, seltzers & more!

What is Caras Cash?
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]

Where can I park?
Check out our transportation page for tips and tricks for parking Downtown.

Can I bring my dog?
We suggest the pups stay home! The events are loud and the Health Dept. requires pups to stay 10 ft away from all food vendors.

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.