Montana Gift Corral Blog
Celebrating St. Patrick's Day in Montana!
Montana is known for its wide open spaces and grandiose mountain views, but it's also the home to some of the most vibrant Irish culture in the country. From Butte to Bozeman, Missoula, Billings, and even Great Falls, you'll find St. Patty's Day pub crawls, parades, and Celtic fairs! Here are some events that are at the top of our St. Patrick's Day to-do list this year:
The History of Christmas Gnomes!
While they are undeniably cute and loveable, did you know that they are actually quite historic? In fact, gnomes have a heavy influence on Scandinavian folklore, first originating in the early 19th century!
Our Creative Content Team Picks a New Ornament to Add to Their Christmas Tree!
Montana Gift Corral is known for all things Christmas, this being said, we love to employ staff that adore the magic of the holiday season! One of our favorite traditions each and every years is choosing the perfect new ornament to hang on our Christmas trees. Here's what our Creative Content Team picked out this year:
Best Montana Gifts to Give The Host!
From casual get-togethers to full-blown holiday celebrations, don't arrive empty handed! When choosing the perfect gift for your host/hostess, you can never go wrong with products made right here in Montana. From sweet treats to greeting cards, or even barware, check out our list of goodies perfect for holiday gifting!
Decorate a Christmas tree with MGC!
At each of our stores located around the Gallatin Valley, you'll find beautifully themed trees, decorated to the nines with ornaments available for purchase! Here are a few of our favorites:
Santa's Favorite Montana Gifts to Give!
As you may have heard us say, it's always Christmas at the Corral! Whether you are looking for holiday home décor, Montana-made gifts, or even delicious holiday treats, Montana Gift Corral has you covered. But don't take our word for it, Santa himself hits up our shops for last-minute gifts and stocking stuffers! Here are some of his go-to products:
Fun Fall Festivities in the Gallatin Valley!
Not only is autumn a beautiful season here in Montana, but is plum-full of fun! From classic trick-or-treating to traditional fall festivities, and of course, haunted houses, there are several fall-inspired events that are local to the Gallatin Valley area! Here are a few that we are especially excited for:
What do Montana Animals Do in the Fall?
During Fall, it is not uncommon to see some unusual behavior coming from our Montana Wildlife. In preparation for the coming winter, deer, birds, bears, and even elk will take notice of the change in the season and will begin their search for mates, gathering food, or even prepping their space for the frigid temperatures!
Best Place for Fall Adventures in the Gallatin Valley
It's finally autumn, and if you couldn't already tell, we are so excited about it over here at Montana Gift Corral! From apple picking to visiting the pumpkin patch, or even just sitting back and taking in the beautiful scenery, there is no lack of wonderful fall time adventures to be had within the Gallatin Valley. Here are a few of our favorites!
Hut, Hut, Bite! Our Favorite Foods for Football Season!
If there is one thing we know for sure, it is that football season is back, baby! There is nothing quite like getting together with your friends, family, loved ones, and fellow football-stans for some Sunday night fun. This being said, where there is people, there must be food!
Here are our top picks for splurge-worthy football season hors d'oeuvres and quick bites: