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.
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.
The Pasture Drive In / Facebook
However, there’s no denying that this new addition has been a blessing to the small community.
And from one dinnertime discussion, a new idea was born.
The family did a fantastic job of setting everything up.
The Pasture Drive-In Theater / Facebook
We love our drive-ins here in Montana, so this should come as no surprise.
Pack your own snacks and beverages, and remember to keep a safe distance from your neighbors.
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.
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Address: 360 Little Camp Creek Way, Manhattan, MT 59741, USA
