EXPLORE BIG SKY – Each night of the Big Sky PBR gathers 3,000 attendees, and more than 100 hustling service workers are tasked with providing food and drinks.
During the fast-paced setup before the Friday night PBR, Explore Big Sky interviewed bartenders with Scissorbills Saloon, the event’s primary beverage provider, to hear what it’s like and what keeps them coming back year after year.
Lauren Hafer manages beer and wine for the Hungry Moose Market and Deli. But for the past five summers, she’s worked the Big Sky PBR.
“Sure, the pay’s great and that’s why we work,” Hafer explained, wiping sweat from her brow during a quick break from her bar stocking duties in the Golden Buckle VIP tent. “But being able to experience the event from a different side is fun, and then working for Scissorbills is just a great opportunity when we don’t do it year-round.”
