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Cloverfest

It is time to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Columbia Falls at the Annual Cloverfest 2022. The Columbia Falls Area Chamber of Commerce invites everyone to wear green and celebrate at this family-friendly event. The Cloverfest will feature live music, multiple bands, performance by local musicians playing bagpipe and instruments, a 5k run, 1 mile fun run, food trucks, beer and distillery garden, themed competitions, kids carnival and so much more.

Cloverfest 2022 Details

Schedule of Events:

11:00am-2:00pm: Kids Carnival, FREE facepainting, and live music from the Montana Bagpiper
11:00am: Cloverfest 5k
12:00pm: Cloverfest Fun Run
1:00 Live Music, Sylvie and Nina Trio
2:30pm: St Patrick’s Day Activities and Games, including split the pot bingo
4:00pm: Live Music, Swiftcurrent Trio
5:30pm: St Patrick’s Day Activities and Games
7:00pm-9:00PM: Live Music, The Montana Shamrockers

Location: Super 1 Foods Parking Lot. 2100 9th Street West, Columbia Falls. The 5k, Fun Run and kids carnival will be outside, but the live music, competitions and other fun will be inside a heated, enclosed party tent!

Featured Breweries: Sacred Waters Brewing and Backslope Brewing

Featured Distillery: Glacier Distilling Company

Featured Food Trucks: Piroshki Palace, Montana Mountain Dawgs, 406 BBQ

Cost: The price to enter the big tent, listen to the live music and have the opportunity to participate in the themed competitions is $10.00/person, kids 12 and under are free. ID check required by all attendees upon entrance to the tent.

Cloverfest 5k: $30.00/person

The Cloverfest 5k is a timed 5k starting at11:00am on Saturday, March 12th 2022. The race will start and end at Super 1 Foods in Columbia Falls, Montana. Entry fee is $30/racer, which includes an official time, standings and a race shirt. 5K is open to runners and walkers. Register by February 28th, 2022 to be guaranteed a race shirt.

Top Male and Female Medals Given Out in the Following Categories: 14 and Under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+

Packet Pick Up: Friday, March 11th, 6-8pm, Orthorehab Physical Therapy – Columbia Falls. (500 12th Ave W, Suite 2F, Inside Cedar Palace Medical Center)

Cloverfest Fun Run : $15.00/person

The Cloverfest Fun Run is a mile long run/walk starting at 12:00pm on Saturday, March 12th 2022. The fun run is open to adults and children of all ages, infant strollers welcomed! $15/person to participate, which includes a race shirt and swag bag from Hammer Nutrition. Dress in green as there will be a costume contest at the end of the race as well as other themed awards! Register by February 28th, 2022 to be guaranteed a race shirt.

Themed Awards include Most “Cloverly” Dressed, Better Luck Next Year, In Pursuit of the Gold, Ready to Shamrock, Golden Achiever, & Youngest Leprechaun.

Packet Pick Up: Friday, March 11th, 6-8pm, Orthorehab Physical Therapy – Columbia Falls. (500 12th Ave W, Suite 2F, Inside Cedar Palace Medical Center)

Kids Carnival: 11:00am-2:00pm

Bring the whole family for an exciting St. Patrick’s themed kids carnival! FREE face painting by Ladybug face painting, sponsored by Schellinger Construction, carnival games, live music, food trucks and more during the carnival! Tickets to play the games are $1.00/ticket or an arms length for only $10.00. Wear your green and have some good old family fun!

All games are 1 ticket. Tickets sold at the carnival, 1 for $1.00 or $10.00 for an arms length.

Kids Carnival Volunteers: Boys and Girls Club of Glacier Country, Gateway to Glacier Trails, Montana Sky Insurance and Whitefish Credit Union

K-5 Students: Enter the Cloverfest coloring contest by Friday, March 4th. Prizes for each grade are as follows: 1st Place: 10 free carnival tickets, 2nd Place: 5 free carnival tickets, 3rd Place: 3 free carnival tickets. Return your page to your classroom teacher or mail completed page to Columbia Falls Area Chamber, Box 312, Columbia Falls 59912.

We will feature three different bands throughout the day. Check out the line up below! Cost is $10.00/person. ID check required prior to entering.

Live Music Schedule:

10:30-12:30: Montana Bagpiper

1:00-2:30pm: Sylvie and Nina

4:00-5:30pm: Swiftcurrent Trio

7:00-9:00pm: The Montana Shamrockers

Competitions throughout the Day!

Throughout the day we will have themed competitions for participants of all ages. Brush up on your Irish trivia and dancing. This will be a day you won’t want to miss out on!

More Information: 406-892-2072, director@columbiafallschamber.org

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Pancake Breakfast

There is something so wonderful when it comes to a nice big breakfast and of course pancakes! On Saturday, March 19, 2022, from 8 am until 11 am, head over to the Whitefish Foursquare Church located at 233 Kalispell Avenue in Whitefish for a Pancake Breakfast. There will be pancakes, sausage, bacon, scrambled eggs, coffee, juice and tea. All of the proceeds will benefit the Flathead Celtic Festival 501 (c) 3. Tickets are $8 for adults and $4 for kids ages 10 and under. Learn more about the pancake breakfast on the Flathead Celtic Festival – HERE.

The Pancake Breakfast & the Flathead Celtic Festival

The Flathead Celtic Festival is an organization dedicated to promoting, preserving, and exposing our community to Celtic culture for the educational benefit of the people in this region and its visitors. The organization provides education through locals and visitors to music, dance, history, ancestry, language, food, crafts, and traditional athletic events in public venues as well as utilizing the corporation’s website to provide facts, statistics, and other related data on Celtic Nations.

Our programs include holding fundraising events in order to promote our agenda and create funds to make the festival fiscally viable and sustainable for years to come.

The Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser is a great way to support the upcoming Flathead Celtic Festival which will take place on September 9-10, 2022 at the Centennial Farm in Kalispell. All of the proceeds benefit the Flathead Celtic Festival. Mark your calendars because on April 5, the Feis Fundraiser will take place at backslope brewing in Columbia Falls. Learn more – HERE.

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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!

Sportsmans Expo 2022

Are your bags packed and are your ready to go on your next adventure? The Sportsmans Expo 2022 is taking place this weekend, Friday through Sunday ( February 25-27, 2022) , at the Flathead County Fairgrounds & Trade Center. There are lots of exhibitors who are participating in the Sportsmans Expo 2022 including the North Valley Search and Rescue, Zink’s Big Sky Archery, Grizzly Bamboo Rods, Life Flight Network and Bow Buddy just to name a few. There will lots of contests and prizes for some lucky guests including $250 Gift Certificates to the Army Navy Daily, Door Prizes, Big Buck Contest, Trail Camera Contest, Fly Casting Contest, and many more. Plus, there will be lots of great guest activities even for the young guests like a Kid’s Fishing Pond and Lady Bug Face Painting.

Sportsmans Expo 2022 Details

Flathead County Fairgrounds Trade Center
February 25th 2022 11:00-6:00
February 26th 2022 10:00-5:00
February 27th 2022 10:00-4:00

Contact Us
Office: 406-892-7368
George Johnson: 406-261-1479
Dennis Johnson: 406-261-7368
email: contact@montanasportsmansexpo.com

Sportsmans Expo 2022 Admission: Adults $6.00, 12 & under Free
*Bring in a non-perishable food item from $1.00 off admission. Limit $1.00 off per person. Donations will go to the NW Montana Veteran’s Food Pantry.

Cash and cards only, no checks. There is an ATM available on site.

Click HERE to learn more about the Sportsmans Expo 2022.

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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 Penguin Plunge

Do you think you can make the plunge? Will you freeze for a reason? On February 5, 2022, everyone is invited to the City Beach Whitefish at 11am to jump in the freezing cold winter waters to support the Special Olympics Montana athletes. It is easy to start your own fundraising page and get support for such a great cause. The most important thing to know is that all of the proceeds benefit a great cause and you can be part of making a difference.

The Polar Plunge is a unique opportunity to support Special Olympics Montana athletes by taking an icy dip into freezing waters. ~ Polar Plunge Montana

The Penguin Plunge is a premier Whitefish event that takes place in conjunction with the Whitefish Winter Carnival so that plungers and spectators can enjoy all the festivities of the day! The Polar Plunge is primarily organized, promoted and conducted by the Law Enforcement Torch Run to benefit Special Olympics Montana.

Penguin Plunge Details

Registration:

Pre-Plunge Check In
First Interstate Bank
306 Spokane Ave Whitefish, MT

Feb. 2nd- Feb. 4th, 2022
9:00am – 4:00pm

Day-of Plunge Check In
City Beach Concession Stand
Whitefish, MT

8:30am – 10:30am

Click HERE for more details!

All proceeds benefit Special Olympics Montana

Donations are tax-deductible

Visit www.somt.org or call (406) 564-2072 or (800) 242-6876 for more information.

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!

Valentine’s Day Dance

Roses are Red, Violets are Blue, It’s Time to go to the Valentine’s Day Dance Too. On Saturday, February 12, 2022, from 7pm til 9pm. the Valentine’s Day Dance will take place at the Linderman Education Center. There will be dancing, food, drinks, games prizes and so much more. This is the perfect way to spend with family, friends and maybe even your Valentine.

Valentine’s Day Dance Details

$6 per person or $20 for family of four
(Must be accompanied by an adult)

Address: 124 3rd Ave E, Kalispell, MT 59901
For more information, email awells@kalispell.com or call 406-758-7975

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!

Smarty Pants Trivia

Do have what it takes to get on the Smarty Pants Wall of Fame? It is time to see if you have what it takes to be a real smarty pant. So, consider having a little trivia fun with great wine and food at Waters Edge Winery & Bistro in Kalispell, Montana.

Smarty Pants Trivia Details

On Thursday nights, Waters Edge Winery and Bistro host Smarty Pants Trivia from 7pm until 9pm. Waters Edge Winery & Bistro is located at the corner of LaSalle & Highway 2 in Kalispell, Montana. Guests will have a chance to show their trivia knowledge. There will be great food and amazing wine to provide the necessary sustenance to make it through the “challenging” games. There will also be music involved so Wine up and try your chance at getting your name on the Smarty Pants Wall of Fame. Learn more about this event and others at Waters Edge Winery & Bistro – HERE.

Waters Edge Winery & Bistro

The Waters Edge Winery & Bistro Kalispell was brought to life from a deeply engrained love for great wine, great food and time well spent with friends and family. This winery is family owned by Angela & Trevor Zuba who have recently made the Flathead Valley their home after falling in love with the local character, community and ample outdoor activity opportunities. The Zuba’s first visited the valley 15 years ago and have spent as much time here as possible, always with the intent of making Montana their home. Read more – HERE.

Whitefish Christmas Stroll

The Christmas Stroll is coming to downtown Whitefish on Friday, December 10, 2021 from 5:30pm until 9pm!

As you stroll down the beautiful Downtown Whitefish streets, guests will get to catch up with friends, sing and eat. Have you ever seen fire dancers? Guests will have an opportunity to see the amazing talents of the fire dancers and can even take pictures with Santa and pet the sled dogs. Support your local shops and businesses and so much more!!! You won’t want to miss it! Come by and enjoy the Christmas season in historic Downtown Whitefish. Learn more – HERE.

Whitefish Christmas Stroll Event Highlights…

5pm….Alpine Bell Ringers Hand bell Choir Concert followed by Harp Music and The North Valley Music School Christmas Recital~ First Presbyterian Church
5:30 pm… Turkey (Kids’ game hen division) Bowling with Stay Montana ~ S of the WF Winter Carnival Float (1st and Central)
5:40 pm.. The Vocal FVCC Ensemble ~ Outside O’Shaughnessy Center / Depot Park
6pm… White fire Fire Dancers ~ Outside O’Shaughnessy Center/Depot Park
6:20pm….. Tree Lighting Ceremony ~ Outside O’Shaughnessy Center/Depot Park
6:30pm….Santa Arrives via Wagon ~ Outside O’Shaughnessy Center/Depot Park
6:30pm… Santa led by The Montana Bagpiper and a Bigfork Whitefish Dance performance down Central To FORLOH
6:30-9pm…. Selfies with Santa and the WHS Drama Elves ~ FORLOH
7pm.. The Vocal FVCC Ensemble ~ South of the Whitefish Winter Carnival Float (1st and Central)
7:20pm… White fire Fire Dancers ~ South of the Whitefish Winter Carnival Float (1st and Central)
8pm.. The Vocal FVCC Ensemble ~ South of the Whitefish Winter Carnival Float (1st and Central)
8:20pm… White fire Fire Dancers ~ South of the Whitefish Winter Carnival Float (1st and Central)
8:30pm…Whitefish Chamber of Commerce Shoppers’ Drawing

Throughout The Evening…

Wagon rides by Bar W Guest Ranch
Warm up at fire pits at various locations on Central Ave
Create your own ornament at Stumptown Art Studio
Chestnuts Roasting at the Village Shop
Vendors selling great crafts and delicious food
Stores dressed in their holiday finest – many w/refreshments
Christmas Shoppers’ Registration (Drawing)
Visit the Whitefish Winter Carnival Float & Royalty
Meet the pups from Dog Sled Adventures
Explore the cab of a VERY BIG CAT with Great Northern Powder Guides

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!

The Great Whitefish Gingerbread Contest

Attention all architects, structural engineers, painters, and artists! Are you good at Legos? Have you ever decorated cookies? How are your painting skills? In the end, all are invited to participate in the Great Whitefish Gingerbread Contest. Enter alone or with family, friends or coworkers! Help raise funds for Whitefish Affordable Housing while having fun, getting creative, and constructing to delight and impress.

Contest Rules
The organizers for this great event want to encourage everyone to participate, so the restrictions to a minimum!

Kits and pre-made gingerbread are allowed. Just be sure to add your personal touch!
Graham cracker houses are permitted in the Family/Individual Division.
Houses must have been built within the current year.
Please build and deliver your house on a sturdy base measuring no bigger than 15”x15”.
Visible elements of the house should be edible. (Does not include base or architecture under visible décor.) Items in the environment of your house may be inedible.
Designs may be any structure: houses, businesses, public buildings, hotels, churches, etc.
Houses will be viewed from all angles.
Entries must be delivered to designated business by the end of business on November 30. We will contact you with your assigned business and associated contact information.
Entries must be picked up during the Christmas Stroll anytime after the announcement of the winners (starting at 6:30pm)

The Great Whitefish Gingerbread Contest Details

GINGERBREAD CONTEST SCHEDULE
November 5 – Entries Open
November 30 – Entries due to displaying business
December 4 thru 9 – Public voting
Morning of December 10, Entries Moved to WF Chamber Tent
December 10 – Winners announced at the Christmas Stroll

Family/Individual Entry: $20

Business Entry Level: $35

Learn more – HERE.

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!

Comedy Night At The Elk’s

As the stress of the holidays grows, it is very important to decompress with a little bit of fun. Why not head over to the Elk’s Lodge in Kalispell, Montana, for a little bit of comedy? On Friday, November 26, 2021, from 7:30 until 10:30pm, come on out to the Elks Lodge for a laughing good time. High Country Productions presents Stand-Up Comedy that will have everyone’s funny bone giggling.

“This show will feature professional comics from as far as New York, along with up and coming comics from Montana. Join us for a laugh filled night!!!”

Kalispell Comedy at Elks Club — https://www.eventbrite.com/e/comedy-night-at-the-elks-tickets-188007524567

Comedy Night At The Elk’s Details

Yoshi Obayashi has been on multiple podcast including Joe Rogan, Your Mom’s House, Ari Shaffir’s and has performed with amazing comics such as Russell Peter’s and Dave Attell.

Andrew Manning has been heard on SiriusXM radio, and has performed at Funnybone comedy clubs, the Ice House comedy club, City Steam Brewery in Hartford, CT, the Rhode Island Comedy Connection, Comix Roadhouse at Mohegan Sun, Caroline’s on Broadway, The Stand Comedy Club and New York Comedy Club. Has opened for Russell Peters and Tim Dillon.

A native New Yorker, Jackie Rapetti picked up and moved to Missoula, MT in 2019 in pursuit of hunting. As if! She actually prefers killing on stage. She hosts an open mic and comedy showcase each month at Stave & Hoop. In addition to stand-up, Jackie is a freelance writer, editor, and cookie connoisseur.

Nick Kynett started his comedy career in Kalispell!!! Over the past year and a half Nick has quickly excelled in Stand-up comedy. Performing at Rick Bronson’s House of Comedy- Phoenix, Comedy Chateau- Hollywood, and even recording a podcast at the famed LA Laugh Factory.

Location: Elk’s Lodge is located at 1820 U.S. 93 S, Kalispell, MT 59901

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!

Vintage Christmas Trees & Ugly Sweaters!

It is that time of year when the vintage Christmas trees and the Ugly sweaters need to be put on display. The Stumptown Art Studio in Whitefish, Montana, is hosting a Light Up The Night event on Saturday, November 13, 2021, from 7:30pm until 9:30pm. The party will feature a variety of holiday bisque to paint from light up vintage Christmas trees and vintage cars to a cactus or even a holiday sleigh or snowman.

Light Up the Night Party – Vintage Christmas Trees & Ugly Sweaters! Details

Each item is priced individually and must be pre-ordered before the event date. Retro holiday tunes, festive snacks, and beverages served and don’t forget your “ugly” sweaters (not required but, ’tis the season!) Your trees will be glazed and fired and ready for pickup one week after the party date. Tickets are $5 and are available online – HERE.

About:

As a community art center, Stumptown Art Studio takes pride in serving people of all ages and abilities, from professional artists to backyard artists, and to anyone seeking an artistic adventure. ART OUTREACH: Stumptown Art Studio provides art opportunities for kids and adults in our own classroom and off-site art instruction in area schools through field trips and off-site outreach classes. Our traveling art mobile, the Van Gogh…visits locations throughout the area; public and private schools, special needs organizations, youth enrichment programs, senior centers and more. For the past 20 years, S.A.S. has offered Art with the Masters classes, summer camps, guest-artist workshops, art treks, after-school art club and monthly gallery exhibits . The Studio also has a Clay Cellar with pottery wheels, slabroller, kiln, tools and glazes, all available for co-op members.

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!

Cloverfest 2022 Details

Sportsmans Expo 2022 Details

Penguin Plunge Details

Valentine’s Day Dance Details

Smarty Pants Trivia Details

Whitefish Christmas Stroll Event Highlights…

Throughout The Evening…

The Great Whitefish Gingerbread Contest Details

Comedy Night At The Elk’s Details

Light Up the Night Party – Vintage Christmas Trees & Ugly Sweaters! Details

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