If you’re in Western Montana and haven’t figured out what to do with yourself this weekend, let’s review.  Tamarack Brewing Co. in Lakeside is throwing a big birthday bash.  The 18th Annual Bitterroot Brewfest is in Hamilton on Saturday.

Also taking place on Saturday is Celtic Festival Missoula, the annual celebration of Celtic culture, music, dace and food. And Highlander Beer, the Scottish Export reincarnation of Missoula’s original beer.

Celtic Festival Missoula takes place at Caras Park in downtown Missoula.  Performances rotate between two stages beginning at 12:00 p.m. with the opening ceremonies provided by Celtic Dragon Pipe Band & Shining Thistle Pipe Band.   The Young Dubliners again headline the musical acts and are scheduled to get going around 8:30.  The Young Dubs are alone worth the price of admission.  Which is free, by the way.

For the full schedule and all the pertinent info, head to the Celtic Festival Missoula website.