Posted in Montana September 09, 2020 by

Montana’s Newest Drive-In Theater Is Hiding In A Small Town And You’ll Want To Visit

Drive-in theaters have been making a nationwide comeback this year, and we couldn’t be happier. This old-fashioned, timeless, social distance-friendly activity has always been a blast. We are pleased to report that a new drive-in theater opened this year in the tiny town of Manhattan, and it has a pretty fantastic story.

We’re aware that these uncertain times are limiting many aspects of life as we all practice social and physical distancing. While we’re continuing to feature destinations that make our state wonderful, we don’t expect or encourage you to go check them out immediately. We believe that supporting local attractions is important now more than ever and we hope our articles inspire your future adventures! And on that note, please nominate your favorite local business that could use some love right now: https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/nominate/
With a population of about 1,800, Montana is a sleepy little town by any definition — and that's just the way the locals like it.
The Pasture Drive In / Facebook
However, there's no denying that this new addition has been a blessing to the small community.
It all started this spring when bored high school senior Porter Blanchard talked to his family about opening a drive-in movie theater on their family farm.
The Pasture Drive In / Facebook
And from one dinnertime discussion, a new idea was born.
As the name implies, the theater is quite literally in a pasture.
The Pasture Drive In / Facebook
The family did a fantastic job of setting everything up.
The Pasture Drive-In was a success right from the start, with cars and trucks piling in every night there is a showing.
The Pasture Drive-In Theater / Facebook
We love our drive-ins here in Montana, so this should come as no surprise.
For a flat rate of $20 per car, you can enjoy a wonderful family night out or a date night.
The Pasture Drive-In Theater / Facebook
Pack your own snacks and beverages, and remember to keep a safe distance from your neighbors.
The future of The Pasture is uncertain, but they're still showing plenty of movies for now.
The Pasture Drive-In Theater / Facebook
Porter Blanchard is about to embark on a two-year mission before starting his college years, after which he'd like to pursue a career in business or accounting. Considering he owned a business before graduating high school, that seems like a wise pursuit.

Have you heard of Montana’s newest drive-in theater? Learn more about their upcoming showings here.

Address: 360 Little Camp Creek Way, Manhattan, MT 59741, USA