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Flathead Pride Festival

The Flathead Pride Festival is kicking off in June 2022 for a full week of lots of fun and excitement. From Columbia Falls to Kalispell, there will be lots of parties, family fun, and even karaoke. Learn more about the Flathead Pride Festival – https://www.glacierqueeralliance.org/flathead-pride-festival-2022

The Glacier Queer Alliance (GQA) is focused on providing positive, safe, community resources, events, and spaces for people of all gender identities and sexual orientations in the Flathead Valley. (Website – Click HERE)

Flathead Pride Festival Schedule

Pride Fest Kick Off Party – Thursday, June 9, 2022, from 5pm-8pm at The Columbia Falls Community Market

FLATHEAD PRIDE FESTIVAL KICK OFF PARTY – The Columbia Falls Community Market is hosting us as the focal nonprofit to kick off our weekend of celebrations! This event is FREE to attend! Join us at the Columbia Falls Community Market to celebrate pride and get your hands on all of our gear…FPF22 gear is not available until this event so save those dollars and get gear!

Family Fun Day – Friday, June 10, 2022, from 4pm until 8pm at The Gathering Space, Kalispell

FREE to attend!! A new event this year, join us while we explore a variety of activities from birds of prey to eating bugs! We will also have a bake sale and plant sale running as well as a host of friendly vendors and food makers. Bring your family, whatever that may be, and come explore the world with us.

Drag Hosted Karaoke – Friday, June 10, 2022 from 9pm until 1am at The Gathering Space, Kalispell

DRAG HOSTED KARAOKE -sponsored by Backslope Brewing
Tickets: $15 in advance or at the door! Join us for a night of song, fun and frivolity. Pick your tunes and get ready to sing your heart out or screech at the demons; either way this Karaoke is going to be off the hook! Backslope provide beer so bring your dollar bills for drinks and to tip performers and bartenders. NOW 18+!!

Party in the Park – Saturday, June 11, 2022, from 11am until 3pm at Depot Park, Kalispell

PARTY IN THE PARK – Depot Park, Kalispell-sponsored by Hidden Homes Montana

Our fourth year of Party in the Park with Flathead Pride Festival and we are expecting our biggest bash to date! We have singers, raffles, speakers, aerial artists, vendors, supporters and food. Don’t forget the gayest carnival games around!! Come celebrate with us!

Drag World Show – Saturday, June 11, 2022, from 8:30pm until 1am at The Gathering Space, Kalispell

DRAG WORLD SHOW – sponsored by Backslope Brewing – tickets $15 in advance or at the door!

Terra Bull and Felicia are back with a great line up for us and fabulous show that is going to be off the hook! Bring your piggy bank of dollar bills to make it rain for your favorite performers and bartenders. Beers provided by Backslope Brewing. 21 to drink.

General Admission NOW 18+!!

Pride Pirate Potluck Brunch – Sunday, June 12, 2022, from 10:30 until 1pm (Location TBD)

PRIDE PIRATE POTLUCK BRUNCH – private residence, address will be emailed in advance
We are doing a potluck brunch at a private residence at Lake Five. No need to get complicated or wild just a little food or drink to share with community by a lake in the woods.

Pride Pirates Raft Trip – Sunday, June 12, 2022 from 1:30pm until 4:30pm at Glacier Guides/Montana Raft

PRIDE PIRATES RAFTING TRIP – check in at 1:45 pm! Be sure to sign waivers online in advance.
One of our most popular Pride events is back. We have 2 boats reserved and locked in special pricing…$45 gets you on board for a wet and wild good time! Call your mateys and reserve your spots!

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Flathead Food Bank 40th Birthday Celebration

Party Like It's 1982 Flathead Foodbank Benefit

It’s Flathead Food Bank 40th Birthday which means it is also time to celebrate and Party Like It’s 1982. The Flathead Food Bank has been helping the community for 40 years which means it is time to celebrate for a cause. The celebration will take place on Friday, June 3, 2022, from 5:30pom until 9pm at the Flathead Food Bank located at 1203 U.S. Highway 2 West in Kalispell, Montana. All proceeds from this even will further the mission to eliminate hunger in the Flathead Valley.

We provide emergency food and necessities to those in our community who need immediate assistance. We operate our main pantry in Kalispell and four satellite pantries around the Flathead Valley.

Flathead Food Bank 40th Birthday Celebration Details

Dust off your most memorable outfit from 1982 and help us kick off another 40 years of feeding our neighbors here in the Flathead Valley. Food from local restaurants, beer from local breweries and wine from our favorite local wineries will be available (for those 21+), in addition to an exciting selection of live and silent auction packages. Tickets for the event are $40.00 per person – Get Yours – HERE.

About Flathead Food Bank

The Flathead Food Bank strives to eliminate hunger in the Flathead Valley through collaborative partnerships creating effective solutions to connect and strengthen individuals, families and the community through access to healthy nutritious food. Read more – HERE.

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The Event at Rebecca Farm

The Event At Rebecca Farm will take place July 20 through July 24, 2022, and it is sure to be a lot of fun for everyone. Every July the national and international eventing community lands in Montana’s Flathead Valley. More than 5,000 local and regional spectators enjoy The Event at Rebecca Farm against the backdrop of Glacier National Park. The venue transforms into a destination where the spectator can see world-class eventing and shop unique and diverse items including Montana-made goods, regional arts, apparel, jewelry and top equine products to name just a few. The variety of food and drink offerings along with the Kid Zone where kids can run, jump and play make this a true family event! Did we mention that admission is FREE!

Competition has three elements: dressage, cross country and show jumping.

DRESSAGE
A good dressage test lays the foundation for the rest of the competition and sets a champion up for success. The best dressage tests take place without a word, demonstrating a remarkable form of communication between top riders and their horses. Read more – HERE.

CROSS COUNTRY
The most dangerous of any eventing element, not only does cross country test a horse’s jumping ability, it also demands a high level of trust between horse and rider. The rider is the only one to have seen the course prio competition, so the horse must trust the rider in order to execute the obstacle or question. In turn, riders must understand what their horses are capable of jumping in order to complete the course. Read more – HERE.

SHOW JUMPING
To complete this final phase with finesse, riders need athletic horses in excellent physical condition, particularly after the more grueling cross-country. Though it is hard to get out of this final event phase with a perfect score, champions are typically made by jumping “clear” and without incurring time or fault penalties. Read more – HERE.

History of the Event at Rebecca Farm

The Event at Rebecca Farm started with a dedicated crew of local eventers who loved the local venue, Herron Park, but knew that more was possible. The inaugural competition in 2002 put Rebecca Farm on the map. It was a huge success with over 250 competitors. In 2004, The Event became a USEF (United States Equestrian Federation) and USEA (United States Eventing Association) recognized Gold Cup Series and a Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI) World Cup eventing competition. Read more – HERE.

Halt Cancer at X

Rebecca Farm is about more than just horses… We care about the well being and spirit of our community, as well as national research which will find a cure for breast cancer!

In memory of The Event’s Founder, Rebecca Broussard, her daughter, Sarah Broussard, launched “Halt Cancer at X” in 2012 to raise money for breast cancer research. The name comes from the equestrian dressage test — where the first movement is for the rider to halt the horse at a station marked “X” in the arena.

Donations in the form of competitors’ pledges, auction proceeds, tax-deductible contributions, parking donations and other imaginative fundraising are infused back into Flathead Valley community outreach programs and to national research projects working toward a cure. Since 2012, Montana Equestrian Events, through Halt Cancer at X, has awarded nearly $775,000 in total grants to local organizations and research projects.

“We’re thrilled to take this great platform we have created and make it mean something more to the world,” said Sarah Broussard.

Learn more – HERE.

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Whether you are a local or a visitor, we have all the insider information on the best places to check out every day of the week. Check out our Events Calendar – HERE – and get in the buzz!

Flathead Rocks!

On June 18, 2022, Flathead Rocks! is coming to the Jewel Basin Center in Bigfork, Montana. This is an outdoor concert event featuring great bands, food and drinks, and of course all with the perfect mountain views backdrop.

“The Crown Jewel Concert Series is proud to bring you the reunion of Comatose Posse and two of the best bands in the Flathead Valley, The Groove Riders, and the Kenny James Miller Band. Comatose Posse hasn’t played since summer 2021, and we know you Flathead rockers are itching to see this band live again. Prepare yourselves for an evening of amazing mountain views, great food and drinks, and of course rockin music!”

Flathead Rocks Details

Date and time
Sat, June 18, 2022, 6:30 PM – 11:00 PM MDT

Location
Jewel Basin Center, Sportsman Lane, Bigfork, MT 59911

Flathead Rocks Tickets

$20 – Buy Flathead Rocks HERE.

This outdoor event features a standing GA section, and a VIP experience available for purchase directly through the Crown Jewel Concert Series Website. The VIP experience includes premium table seating, early entry into the venue, premium parking, and access to indoor restrooms and the Third Shot Bar. Please complete this google form for Flathead Rocks VIP seating: https://forms.gle/TALnCJxvL3RSNf4YA

Food and beverages will be available for purchase on site.

For Flathead Rocks VIP seating, please complete this google form: https://forms.gle/TALnCJxvL3RSNf4YA

218 Sportsman Lane, Bigfork, MT 59911

BAG POLICY

A NO BAG policy is in effect for all events at The Jewel Basin Center. Guests are only permitted to bring in one clutch purse no larger than 4.5″ by 6.5″. Please return all other bags to your vehicle. Any clutch purses brought into The Jewel Basin Center will be searched at the entry gate.

WEAPON POLICY

No guns, knives, or weapons of any kind will be allowed on The Jewel Basin Center premises. All guests will be metal-detected and/or searched when entering the premises.

PERFORMERS/ARTISTS/ACTS/PLAYERS SUBJECT TO CHANGE

Performers, Artists, Acts, Players are subject to change or cancellation at any time without notice. No refund will be owed if any performer, artist, act, player or any other scheduled performance, person or group is changed or canceled and the event still occurs.

NO REFUND OR EXCHANGE

All purchases are non-refundable and not able to be exchanged.

RAIN, SHINE, OR SMOKE

Unless otherwise determined by the specific event promoter, all events are considered RAIN or SHINE. No refunds will be given due to inclement weather.

CANCELLED/POSTPONED EVENTS

Occasionally, events are canceled or postponed by the promoter, team, band or venue. Should this occur, we will attempt to contact you to inform you of refund or exchange procedures for that event. For exact instructions on any canceled or postponed event, please check the event information online or contact us. If a refund is issued, then the Promoter will most likely give you a refund by issuing a credit to the credit card that you used to purchase that ticket, and the holder of the ticket will not be able to physically present it for a refund.

Customer Service typically only offers refunds and/or exchanges based on the promoter’s, team’s or venue’s instructions. Customer Service is not obligated to issue a refund except to the extent that the promoter, team or venue responsible for bringing you the event (1) instructs us to issue a refund, and (2) provides us with the ticket funds necessary to issue refunds. In order to receive a refund or an exchange that may be offered, you will have to comply with the promoter’s, team’s or venue’s instructions or deadlines, which, along with the decision about whether or not to issue a refund or an exchange, may be at the promoter’s, team’s or venue’s discretion.

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13th Annual Memorial Poker Run for Veterans

Montana Legends Memorial Run for the Vets

Are you ready to have a great time while supporting our Veterans? Come on out to the 13th Annual Memorial Poker Run for the Veterans on Saturday, May 28, 2022. The event starts at the A Bar, then heads to the Polson VFW, Mavericks, Bigfork VFW and then ends back at the A Bar for the final party and silent auction. Sign up starts at 11am and any vehicle can participate. Remember this Memorial Poker Run is for Veterans…so let’s all come out and support!

13th Annual Memorial Poker Run for Veterans Details

Date: Saturday, May 28, 2022

Time: 11am Registration – Depart at 1pm

Location: The A Bar

Stops: Polson VFW, Mavericks, and Bigfork VFW

Cost: $10.00

Learn more – HERE.

There will also be a great silent auction and raffles. Guests have a chance to win a 2007 Harley Davidson Motorcycle or $5000 cash and lots of great other items. There will also be BBQ available for purchase, Live music by Jim & Joe Show and Kenny James Miller Band & Friends.

Are you in the Buzz?

406.Buzz is your best resource for the latest events happening around the Montana Flathead Valley area. From Kalispell and Whitefish to Eureka and Columbia Falls, we’ve got the hottest events, best outdoor activities, restaurant lists, and so much more. From farmers’ markets and breweries to festivals, music events and family fun entertainment, we know all the buzz happening around town.

Whether you are a local or a visitor, we have all the insider information on the best places to check out every day of the week. Check out our Events Calendar – HERE – and get in the buzz!

Bigfork Whitewater Festival

The 47th Annual Bigfork Whitewater Festival will be happening this Memorial Day weekend, May 27-29, 2022. Whether you are a competitor or a spectator, you are invited to have a wonderful holiday weekend in Downtown Bigfork, Montana.

The Bigfork Whitewater Festival is celebrating 47 years of extreme whitewater action and community-oriented fun! This is the longest running event in Bigfork and is one that the entire Flathead Valley looks forward to each year. Participants come from around the world to race. Spectators are also a huge part of this festival and come to enjoy the races and other events held in town. ~ Website

Bigfork Whitewater Festival Details

Race Descriptions

KAYAKING:
Lower/Beginner Slalom:

$20 Entry Fee for Lower Slalom ONLY

Type of Boat: Kayaks, Canoes, SUP Boards. This race is held on class 2-3 whitewater with 8-10 gates . It is a timed race. If a racer hits a gate they will receive a 5 second penalty. If a racer misses a gate they will receive a 50 second penalty. Competitors will get two runs, with the better time used for their score. This is a great opportunity for advanced beginner to intermediate whitewater kayakers and canoers to try paddling gates. This race will start by the power plant and end at the bridge on Electric Avenue in downtown Bigfork.

Upper/Lower Slalom, Down River, Giant Slalom

$50 Entry Fee

Upper Slalom:

Type of Boat: Kayaks and Decked Canoes. NO GLASS OR COMPOSITE BOATS This is an International Canoe Federation style slalom race with 15-20 gates set over 250 yards of continuous class IV whitewater. It is a timed race. If a racer hits a gate they will receive a 5 second penalty. If a racer misses a gate they will receive a 50 second penalty. Competitors will get two runs, the fastest run will count toward overall time. The Upper Slalom begins below the dam on river right and ends at the last gate in “Staircase” rapid.

Down River:

Type of Boat: Kayaks, Decked Canoes. The downriver race is held on a mile of continuous class IV whitewater known as the Wild Mile. This is an all-out sprint, there are no penalties, fastest time wins. This race will be the time trial for the Giant Slalom Race. Paddlers will start 1 at a time in 2 minute intervals on river left below the dam and paddle to the finish line, the bridge on Electric Avenue in downtown Bigfork.

Giant Slalom:

Type of Boat: Kayaks, Decked Canoes. The Giant Slalom is judged exactly as the Upper Slalom Race with 5 second hit and 50 second miss penalties. The GS has 10-15 gates set over the same stretch of class IV water as the downriver race. Racers start on river right below the dam in 2 minute intervals. The finish line is the downtown Bigfork bridge. Competitors will get one run, fastest time wins.

45 & Older/18 & Under Categories:

We have added two divisions this year to accommodate boaters that would like to compete in the upper slalom, downriver and giant slalom. These boaters will be timed as normal, but will not be in the running for the grand prize money. There will be separate prizes for these athletes. Age is determined by date of festival.

Whitewater Festival Champion & Overall Scores:

The Event Champion will be the individual with the fastest combined time from the Upper Slalom, Down River and Giant Slalom races. Times are recorded by Competitive Timing Inc. *Athletes competing for Event Champion MUST USE THE SAME BOAT for all races – NO GLASS OR COMPOSITE BOATS. Standings from this race will be entered as part of the Western Point Series and the Western Whitewater Championship Series.

STAND UP PADDLEBOARD FLAT WATER RACE
Presented by Base Camp Bigfork, we are excited to announce the fourth annual Bigfork Bay Paddleboard Race!

This year the race will offer three divisions with coordinating courses – beginner – intermediate – advanced

Courses TBD

All racers must supply their own SUP and PFD. $20 entry fee.

Cash prizes for first place in each division! Every paddler is entered to win from the raffle.

Registration 8:30-10:00 a.m. Downtown Bigfork

Safety Meeting 10:30 a.m. Bigfork Bay Public Dock

Races Start 11:00 a.m. Bigfork Bay Public Dock

WHITEWATER RAFTING RACES

Boats consisting of 4-man teams will compete in two events: down river race which will serve as the seeding for the head-to-head. Heats will be determined by number of entrants. $150 per team, 4 members + 1 alternate. Payout is dependent upon number of entries. All registration money goes directly to pot.

Five people maximum per team with only four persons on the raft during races. No fixed oar rafts. Racers must launch from designated launch area or team will be disqualified. Official IRF rules for the competition can be found HERE. Not open to amateur levels.

About Bigfork

Bigfork, Montana is located on the north end of Flathead Lake, where the Swan River spills into Bigfork Bay. The last mile of the Swan River, known as the “Wild Mile”, is a class IV section of whitewater. It is the perfect whitewater venue with a scenic nature trail paralleling the north side, giving spectators front row seats for some of the best whitewater action in the area. The Wild Mile also flows through downtown Bigfork, which offers an eclectic variety of restaurants, shops and galleries. Please check out the Bigfork Chamber website for more visitor information!

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Whether you are a local or a visitor, we have all the insider information on the best places to check out every day of the week. Check out our Events Calendar – HERE – and get in the buzz!

Lauren Welch Benefit Concert

On Sunday, June 5th starting at 3pm, please come on out to the Snowline Acres for a benefit concert -Lauren Welch with Dr. Jordan Neiman on piano at Snowline Acres. Admission to the Lauren Welch Benefit Concert is free and all donations will go to benefit Logan Health Children’s.

The mission of the Logan’s Health Children’s is to elevate and transform pediatric healthcare delivery for children and their families improving health and providing peace of mind. With more than 100 pediatric primary care providers, more than 40 pediatric specialty providers, pediatric acute care (including both pediatric and neonatal intensive care) and a range of outpatient care and support services, Logan Health Children’s is elevating and transforming the way pediatric care is delivered to our region, saving the lives and improving the health of children for generations to come. Learn more – HERE.

Lauren Welch Benefit Concert Details

Sunday, June 5, 2022 – 3pm

Snowline Acres

Cost: Donations Accepted

Seating is limited. Reserve your tickets at www.logan.org/laurenwelch

About Lauren Welch
Lauren Welch, a 15 year old Montana native, is pursuing her solo violin career and music studies with The Juilliard School graduate, Wai Mizutani and Curtis Institute of Music graduate, Kevin Lin. Lauren is also involved in a mentorship program with Jérôme Pernoo, faculty member of The Paris Conservatory of Music. Lauren has performed in over 200 concerts and events with audiences of up to 7,000 people. Lauren has performed at The Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts and The Andrew Mellon Auditorium in Washington D.C. Lauren plans to attend the 2022 Encore chamber Music Intensive Summer Academy in Cleveland and MusicAlp Music Festival in France. Lauren has a professional-level repertoire, with hundreds of classical pieces by composers such as Mozart, Paganini and her personal favorite Bach.

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Are you in the Buzz?

406.Buzz is your best resource for the latest events happening around the Montana Flathead Valley area. From Kalispell and Whitefish to Eureka and Columbia Falls, we’ve got the hottest events, best outdoor activities, restaurant lists, and so much more. From farmers’ markets and breweries to festivals, music events and family fun entertainment, we know all the buzz happening around town.

Whether you are a local or a visitor, we have all the insider information on the best places to check out every day of the week. Check out our Events Calendar – HERE – and get in the buzz!

Whitefish Heritage Live and Online Art Auction

On May 21, 2022, Home Consign & Design is hosting the Whitefish Heritage Live and Online Art Auction from 3pm until 6pm at the Whitefish Home Consign and Design location. Guests will get to bid on over 120 lots of original fine and decorative art, bronzes, framed giclée’s, and lithographs carefully selected from Montana art collections, and most will be sold without reserve. Artwork will be available for preview at Home Consign and Design in Whitefish from Tuesday, May 17 through Saturday, May 21 from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m., where you can also register in advance for a bid card.

Whitefish Heritage Live and Online Art Auction Details

Date: May 21, 2022, Time: 3pm- 6pm

Location: Home Consign & Design – 6475 US 93 S, Whitefish

Online bidding available through iCollector: Click HERE

Up for sale are originals by artists such as After C.M. Russell (posthumous casting), Ed Kucera, Dennis Lyall and others and deceased artists John Nieto, Elmer Sprunger, Ace Powell and Nancy McLaughlin Powell. Other highlights are attractively framed prints signed and numbered by Western art icons Howard Terpning and James Bama and international art star Michael Godard. Artwork will be available for preview at Home Consign and Design in Whitefish from Tuesday, May 17 through Saturday, May 21 from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m., where you can also register in advance for a bid card. Local antique boat restorer Steve Nickols also contributes his lifetime collection of mostly original oil paintings of seascapes and boats.

Are you in the Buzz?

406.Buzz is your best resource for the latest events happening around the Montana Flathead Valley area. From Kalispell and Whitefish to Eureka and Columbia Falls, we’ve got the hottest events, best outdoor activities, restaurant lists, and so much more. From farmers’ markets and breweries to festivals, music events and family fun entertainment, we know all the buzz happening around town.

Whether you are a local or a visitor, we have all the insider information on the best places to check out every day of the week. Check out our Events Calendar – HERE – and get in the buzz!

2022 Whitefish Marathon, Half and 5K

On Saturday, May 21, 2022, starting at 8am, the Whitefish Marathon Half Marathon & 5k will take place starting and finishing Depot Park in Whitefish, Montana. 100% of the proceeds will be donated to the Wave Scholarship Fund. There will post race celebration at the Depot Park where participants can enjoy food and drinks including beers from local breweries.

2022 Whitefish Marathon, Half and 5K Details

RACE DATE AND TIME: Saturday, May 21, 2022 @ 8 AM (all races)
START/FINISH LOCATION: Depot Park in Whitefish, Montana
DISTANCE: 26.2 miles, Boston Qualifier
CUT OFF TIME: The marathon has a course limit of 6.5 hours. All runners and walkers must be off the course by 2:30 PM
ENTRY FEE/REGISTRATION: Prices are listed on the Registration Page
- - Registration Form Download
- Registration includes:
  - Whitefish Marathon t-shirt
  - Medal for all official finishers
  - Fluids, food, and sanitary facilities on the course
  - Celebration at the finish with food and drink for all runners
  - Day pass for The Wave Aquatics & Fitness Center
    - race bib is your day pass
CHARITY: The Whitefish Marathon is hosted by The Wave and is supported by its many sponsors. 100% of proceeds will be donated to The Wave Scholarship Fund
THE COURSE: Boston Qualifying all-road, scenic course that starts and finishes at Depot Park in beautiful downtown Whitefish, MT
- The half and full marathons share the first 13.1 miles
- Download Full Marathon GPX file
AID STATIONS: Water and HAMMER HEED are available approximately every 3 miles
- HAMMER Gel provided at selected aid stations along the course. If you would like to train with these products, please contact HAMMER Nutrition at (406) 862-1877 or (800) 336-1977.
AWARDS CEREMONY: Begins at approximately 12 AM at Depot Park
- Top Female and Top Male overall 1st, 2nd, and 3rd.
- Top finishers for both genders in 10-year age divisions
POST-RACE CELEBRATION: Will be held near the finish in Depot Park in Whitefish
- Participants can enjoy food, as well as drinks, including beers from local breweries
PACKET PICK-UP:
- Friday, May 20 at 12pm – 6pm | Wave Aquatic Center, 1250 Baker Ave, Whitefish, MT 59937
- Saturday, May 21 at 6:30am – 7:45am | Depot Park, 510 Railway St, Whitefish, MT 59937

Are you in the Buzz?

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Whether you are a local or a visitor, we have all the insider information on the best places to check out every day of the week. Check out our Events Calendar – HERE – and get in the buzz!

63rd Season Bigfork Summer Playhouse

The 63rd Season of the Bigfork Summer Playhouse has been released. This year is another stellar season line up! Guests will get to enjoy a great season of shows that include Guys & Dolls, Mamma Mia, Freaky Friday, Broadway in Love, and The Full Monty. Tickets for the 63rd Season Bigfork Summer Playhouse start at $19 for children and $27 for adults.

Great entertainment, new faces in the company, shows you’ve never seen at BSP, a day on the lake, and a ‘swell’ place to spend some time in Bigfork. We look forward to seeing you in 2022.

63rd Season Bigfork Summer Playhouse Details

Guys & Dolls (PG) .
Gambler Nathan Detroit has few options for the location of his big craps game. Needing $1,000 to pay a garage owner to host the game, Nathan bets Sky Masterson that Sky cannot get virtuous Sarah Brown out on a date. Despite some resistance, Sky negotiates a date with her in exchange for bringing people into her mission. Meanwhile, Nathan’s longtime
fiancée, Adelaide, wants him to go legit and marry her.

Mamma Mia (PG)
Donna, an independent hotelier in the Greek islands, is preparing for her daughter’s wedding with the help of two old friends. Meanwhile Sophie, the spirited bride, has a plan. She secretly invites three men from her mother’s past in hope of meeting her real father and having him escort her down the aisle on her big day. Set to the music of ABBA – this is sure to get you singing and tapping your toes.

Freaky Friday (PG)
An adaptation of the classic novel and beloved films, Freaky Friday follows teenager Ellie Blake and her mother, Katherine, on the weirdest, strangest, craziest, freakiest day of their whole lives. On a fateful Friday, the day before Katherine’s wedding, something magical occurs when mother and daughter swap bodies. Now a Broadway musical – come relive the fun!

The Full Monty (MA)
After losing his job at a steel factory, Jerry learns that his wife wants to sue him for missed child support payments. Desperate for money, Jerry and his friend Dave decide to create their own male strip-tease act. The two friends recruit four more men, including their former foreman and a security guard. The group promises that their show will succeed
because they are willing to go “the Full Monty”. (Completely naked.)

Broadway in Love (PG)
One night only! Broadway in Love is a musical celebration of Broadway’s most touching, hilarious and captivating love songs. Bigfork Summer Playhouse alum, Stephan Stubbins (from Broadway’s Mary Poppins), joins his wife, Libby Servais (from Broadway’s Wicked) in concert as they bring lightness and depth to your favorite songs from Broadway and beyond. For
more information visit BroadwayInLove.com.

The HITS of the 50s, 60s & 70s (PG)
The 50s, 60s & 70s were 3 decades of some of the finest Rock and Roll music! Enjoy an evening of staged hits from artists like The Spaniels, Roy Orbison, Elvis Presley, Chubby Checker, The Beatles, Billy Joel, and more as the Bigfork Summer Playhouse brings you the HITS OF THE 50s, 60s & 70s, live onstage! (Different from last summer’s lineup.)

Get your tickets to the 63rd Season Bigfork Summer Playhouse – HERE.

About the Bigfork Summer Playhouse

The Bigfork Summer Playhouse was founded in 1960 by Dr. Firman ‘Bo’ Brown and his wife Margery Hunter Brown as a place for University of Montana theatre students to perform in the summer. In 1964, Brown hired Don Thomson as a technician and the following season, Don encouraged Jude (Judy) Irvin to join the BSP crew as the piano player. Don and Jude were married in the fall of 1965 and later acquired the theatre in 1968. While both of Don and Jude’s sons earned degrees in the entertainment business and have worked at BSP in past summers, the eldest, Brach, joined Don and Jude as one of the owners and producers of the Bigfork Summer Playhouse in 2001. Learn more – HERE.

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