Flathead Valley’s Premier Halloween Fall Festival

Flathead Valley's Premier Halloween Fall Festival

Halloween is such a fun time…for everyone of all ages. So, why not have even more fun at the Flathead Valley’s Premier Halloween Fall Festival?

Come enjoy bounce houses, laser tag, games and crafts, pumpkin carving and costume contests with cash prizes, professional fall photos, maze, hay rides, petting zoo with goats and highland cows and much more! Concessions on site including a hot chocolate bar, apple cider, coffee, fresh cotton candy, fresh popped popcorn, hot dogs, chili, nachos and assorted other cold drinks and packaged snacks and treats. Open from 4-7pm Friday and 10am-7pm Saturday and Sunday each weekend – October 21-23rd and 28-30th. See more details – HERE

Flathead Valley's Premier Halloween Fall Festival

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Glow Run

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It is time to put a little glow on what our community can do to raise awareness for our homeless youth in the Flathead Valley. On October 14th and October 15th, we invite  you to participate in the Glow Run 2022 – a run, walk, dance and maybe even a little moonwalk. The Flathead Valley Exchange Club has teamed up with The Heart Locker to ask for a little bit help.  Bring in hats, gloves, coats, socks and/or underwear – all sizes and ages- to help support our homeless youth. One donation equals an opportunity to win a brand new Oculus Quest 2 virtual game consuls. Plus, there will be food trucks, kids zone, bake sale and even a run with a Chick-fil-A’s cow!! This is a great community event that is not to be missed and supported.

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Glow Run Details

GLOW RUN 2022. Run, Walk, Dance, Moonwalk!
5K mapped, timed and chipped event. Please come to 26 Village Loop for your swag bag and bib pickup October 14th 10:00 am- 6:00 pm & October 15th 4:00 – 5:00. This is a joint event with the Flathead Valley Exchange Club and the Heart Locker. If you can’t be present, please consider a small donation! Thank you so much. See more details HERE.

Heart Locker
The HEART Program encourages growth and graduation by helping meet the basic needs of Kalispell and Evergreen students struggling with homelessness. The HEART Locker is a facility that acts as a “store” at no cost for students to receive clothing, school, and hygiene supplies. The HEART Markets are located on School grounds to give supplemental nutrition to students in need of food.  The HEART Locker Learning Center is a location that allows students a quiet and safe space for school work. Learn more – HERE.
Flathead Valley Exchange Club
The Exchange Club is America’s Premier Service Club with over 600 clubs and 20,000 members across the United States. Learn more – HERE.
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Halloweentime at Clydesdale Outpost

Halloweentime at Clydesdale Outpost

What are you doing on Friday and Saturday Nights? Why not head over for spooky fun at Clydesdale Outpost. Halloweentime at Clydesdale Outpost will be lots of Halloween fun including a haunted hayride, photos with our Clydesdales, pumpkin patch, live music + more.
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Halloweentime at Clydesdale Outpost

Join friends and family for a suspenseful tractor-pulled hayride through our haunted forest… but beware… for the creatures of the night lay in wait and they are just dying to meet you. $18 per person of any age, non-refundable and 100% due up front online. Price will increase for walk ups and space is limited. Highly encouraged to book early.

SPOOKeasy
Hauntingly fun drinks await you at our SPOOKeasy bar with revenue supporting Flathead Warming Center who provide a warm, safe, low barrier facility for those in need.

Wicked Treats
Swirl will be whipping up some Halloween fun! With warm apple cider with caramel cotton candy toppers, themed cupcakes, gingerbread, pumpkin spice, and vanilla glow in the dark cotton candy.​ ​@swirlcottoncandy

Bonfire & Scary Stories

Live Music
All co-hosted by TOPOGRAPHY Team brokered by eXp Realty, Flathead Valley Mortgage and Treasure State Hospitality.
Check out our website for more information!
www.clydesdaleoutpost.com

Pumpkin Patch
Pick a pumpkin at our patch and get a picture for your insta feed.
100 Outpost Drive Whitefish, Montana 59937
‭(406) 285-1165‬ | howdy@clydesdaleoutpost.com

Directions from Downtown Whitefish:
Heading North on US Hwy 93 head into Whitefish, once in downtown take a left on E Second St and continue for just over 8 miles. Clydesdale Outpost Whitefish will be on your left with street sign that reads Outpost Drive.

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Creeptober: Slithering Snakes

Creeptober: Slithering Snakes

Do snakes just creep you out? Have you ever wanted to learn a little bit more about them? On Saturday, October 8, 2022, starting at 7pm until 8pm, head on over to the Lone Pine State Park for Creeptober: Slithering Snakes.

A lot of people don’t like snakes. But, should we really be as scared of them as we are? Come meet Camo, the park’s resident bull snake, and learn all about what we love about these slithering critters found in Montana.

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Creeptober: Slithering Snakes Details

Saturday, October 8, 2022 – 7pm-8pm

Location: Lone Pine State Park

FREE

Don’t miss out on this great fun. To  learn more and to registrar. Call the visitor center at (406) 755-2706 Ext. 0 to register, as space is limited. Cost is FREE  but $8 park entry fee still applies to out-of-state vehicles. Lone Pine State Park overlooks feature breathtaking Flathead Valley vistas. On a clear day, you can see Flathead Lake, Big Mountain, the Jewel Basin and Glacier National Park. Learn more – HERE.

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Huckleberry Days 2022

Huckleberry Days Arts Festival 2022

The 33rd Huckleberry Days Arts Festival will take place August 12 through 14, 2022, in the Depot Park (Railway St. & Central Avenue). Whether you are looking for great food and music or unique crafts and fine arts, The Huckleberry Days 2022 Festival will have everything you are looking for and it’s FREE!  This festival is great for all ages. 

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There will be over 100 different artists of fine arts and crafts. Activities Include:  Aerial dance performances by Levitation Nation on Saturday and Sunday  A living statue and Glacier Bank will be serving up free Huckleberry Ice Cream too.

Huckleberry Days 2022 Details

Friday, August 12, 2022:
*Arts Festival – Depot Park: 10 am to 6 pm

Saturday, August 13, 2022:
*Arts Festival – Depot Park: 10 am – 6 pm

Sunday, August 14, 2022:
*Arts Festival – Depot Park: 10 am – 4 pm

Huckleberry Days 2022 Vendors

The vendors’ list is coming soon. The good news is that there are so many vendors that there is even a vendor waitlist. You will get to enjoy shopping with some great vendors like Golden Daisy Quilts, Alpine Textiles, Gen DeLorne Art, Timberdermist, and Sew Many Aprons…just to name a few. 

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Heritage Days 2022 

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The Columbia Falls Heritage Days 2022 is taking place July 27 through July 31, 2022. The annual community celebration in Columbia Falls began in 1956. The original event was organized to celebrate the prosperity brought about by the industrial expansion of the area, which, in addition to the railroad and lumber business, now included the Anaconda Aluminum Company’s new plant just north of Columbia Falls.

This year’s Heritage Days 2022 is sure to be a lot of fun from car shows and BBQs  to raffles and even an Arts and Crafts show at Marantette Park. This year’s theme is Best of Times! Learn more – HERE.

Heritage Days 2022 

Heritage Days 2022 Schedule of Events

  • Wednesday – July 27, 2022 – 5:00 p. m. – 9:00 p. m. – 13th Annual Car Show at Marantette Park.
  • Thursday – July 28, 2022 5:00 p. m. – 11:00 p. m. – Columbia Falls Community Market at the Coop*
    • FREE Open Swimming at Pinewood Park Pool,
      • 6:30 p. m. – 7:45 p. m. Adults and kids to 12 years old
      • 8:15 p. m. – 9:30 p. m. Adults and kids 13+ years old
  • Friday – July 29, 2022 – 4:00 p. m. – 6:00 p.m. Wildcat/kat Athletic Endowment*
    • 5:30 p. m. – Wildcat/kat Athletic Endowment Auction and BBQ
      Marantette Park in Columbia Falls.

      • 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. BBQ and Social Hour. $5.00 per plate
      • 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Raffles
      • 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Live Auction
      • 8:30 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. Beer Garden
      • 6:00 p. m. – 8:00 p. m. – Lion’s Club Concert at Marantette Park.
      • 7:00 p. m. – Open Rodeo at the Blue Moon Arena northeast corner of Hwy. 2 and 40, just behind the Blue Moon Bar & Grille *
  • Saturday – July 30, 2022 – 7:00 a. m. – Firemen’s Breakfast at Don Anderson Fire Hall, 624 1st Ave. West
    • 8:00 a. m. – Boogie-to-the-Bank 5k & 10k Run. North Fork to Discovery Square . Contact Ashley Campbell at 406-751-4758 for more information.
    • 11:00 a. m. to 5:00 p. m. – Arts, Crafts, Food Vendors and activities for the kids at Marantette Park.
    • 10:00 a. m. – Class Reunions meet to participate in parade. (See your Class contact person for more info.)
    • 10:00 a. m. to 2:00 p. m. – North Valley Senior Center Fund Raiser Luncheon.
      (salads, sandwiches, pies and beverages)
    • From 11:00 to 12:00 enjoy the North Valley High Steppers line dancing demonstration
    • 12:00 p. m. – Main Parade on Nucleus Avenue (Railroad Street to 7th Street West). Parade participants will stage along Raiload Street at the north end of Nucleus Ave. at 11:00 a.m
    • 7:00 p. m. – Open Rodeo at the Blue Moon Arena northeast corner of Hwy. 2 and 40, just behind the Blue Moon Grille
  • Sunday – July 31, 2022 – 7:00 a. m. – 21st Annual WAEA WildC/Kat Athletic Endowment Golf Scramble *
    Meadow Lake Golf Course – Columbia Falls, Mont.

    • Pre-registration and payment is highly encouraged due to limited teams.

      Format: 4 person scramble – all skill levels invited
      Start: 8:00 a.m. Shotgun Start
      Rules: USGA rules govern play
      Tees: Men play the WHITE tees, Women play the RED tees
      Field: Number of teams are limited to 36 with a max. of 4 players per team
      Handicaps: Callaway System
      Cost: $100.00 per player for 18 holes of golf, lunch

    • 9:00 a. m. – 12:00 p. m. – Sunday Market Columbia Falls *
      In Front of City Hall on 6th Street West – Columbia Falls, MT.
      The music is playing, yummy food, handcrafted vendors, come enjoy this old timey farmers market.

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Flathead Cherry Festival

flathead cherry festival

The Annual Flathead Cherry Festival is coming to Polson, Montana, July 30 through July 31, 2022. This festivals is all about cherries and they promise to be at their peak ripeness for this festival. It is the perfect opportunity to shop artists, vendors and freshly backed treats while discovering the history of cherries all down Polson Main Street.

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Flathead Cherry Festival Details

SATURDAY, July 30
Sidewalk Chalk Art Contest In front of Cove Celi in Cherry Alley
Get ready and be creative on your block of the sidewalk—an all-ages contest with prizes for winners in different categories. Pick up chalk beginning at noon. The contest will be judged at 5 PM.

SATURDAY, July 30 & SUNDAY, July 31
Pancake Breakfast 7 AM-11 am ELKS LODGE
Enjoy a full pancake breakfast for $5 and start your morning right. Organized by the Polson Chamber of Commerce.  

Exhibits and Montana Made Items: Come see, eat, purchase, or sell an amazing assortment of everything from art, photos, and crafts to foods and treats. Visit our fine vendors and local businesses Saturday, July 30  from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sunday, July 31 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The purpose of The Polson Business Community (PBC) is to promote the interests of retail and service businesses in downtown Polson, and to enhance goodwill between our downtown and the residents of our community.

If you would like to rent an exhibit space to sell your creations check out our Vendor’s Page. More questions? Send us an email: polsonbusinesscommunity@gmail.com

The Polson Business Community invites you to participate in the 23rd annual Polson Main Street Flathead Cherry Festival. We are proud to note that this two-day event has been recognized among the top five MUST SEE tourism attractions in the state.

This year’s event will be held Saturday & Sunday from July 30-31 You are encouraged to book hotel rooms early, as July is always a busy month.

THIS IS A TWO-DAY EVENT AND VENDORS MUST ATTEND BOTH DAYS.  Except for emergencies, failure to attend both days forfeits participation the following year.

Advance set-up:  Friday – after 7 p.m.

Set-up: Saturday – 6:30 a.m. – All vehicles must be off the streets by 9 a.m.
Saturday Hours: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Streets will remain closed that night with security.
Sunday Hours: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. All vendors must agree to be present during these hours.

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Bigfork Montana Summer Pro Rodeo 2022

Bigfork Montana Summer Pro Rodeo 2022

Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association & Bigfork Rodeo Committee presents the Bigfork Montana Summer Pro Rodeo July 5-8, 2022. 

Are you ready to have a great time at a professional rodeo? Well mark your calendars because the Bigfork Montana Summer Pro Rodeo 2022 is coming to Bigfork, Montana on July 5-8, 2022. The Bigfork Montana Summer Pro Rodeo 2022 will take place at the Bigfork Rodeo Grounds.

Bigfork Montana Summer Pro Rodeo 2022 Details

Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association & Bigfork Rodeo Committee presents the Bigfork Montana Summer Pro Rodeo for 4 nights Tuesday – Friday July 5-8, 2022. All events gates open at 5pm. Show starts at 7pm. Food Vendors. Kids Area. Free Parking. Live Music. Pro Rodeo. Get your tickets – HERE.

Bigfork Montana Summer Pro Rodeo 2022
Photo by Jackie Jensen Photography for Bigfork Summer Rodeo

GENERAL ADMISSION TICKETS: RED | WHITE | BLUE Sections

Adults (18+) General Admission: WHITE $20. RED $30. BLUE $40 Kids (7-17) General Admission: WHITE $10. Kids (6 under) Free WHITE. General admission seating will be in the expanded general bleacher seating and any open grass area including hill or open general admission standing areas around arena. Red, White and Blue ticketing bleacher sections will be painted colors and those ticketing sections are first come first serve based on ticket purchase. Kids ticket pricing is in white bleacher section only otherwise standard ticket pricing.

RED: Lower bleachers outside sections.

BLUE: Front center arena lower bleachers sections.

WHITE: Upper bleachers and north bleachers any open grass area including hill or open general admission standing areas around arena.

VIP TICKETS:

Adults (18+) VIP: $75. Kids (All) VIP: $40. VIP area will include table seating for all attendees, all access in VIP tent, one ticket to BBQ line, all you can eat taco bar, free beer provided by Coors, two wine tickets or craft beer tickets per adult attendee 21+, free bottle water and sodas and a meet and greet with cowboys and stock before and after performance. (VIP Tickets are very limited to 250 Adults and 50 Kids which will sell out quickly.)

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Flying Legends Victory Tour

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Have you ever wanted to see a B-25 Mitchell or a B-17 Flying Fortress…how about fly in one? Starting at 11am on July 5, 2022, you will get the opportunity to have an experience of a lifetime at the Flying Legends Victory Tour. 

Flying in these airplanes, it’s a visceral experience. They’re loud, there is wind blowing through the airplane while you’re flying, there are no comfortable seats … It’s a different type of experience. ~Mike Mueller, Director of the Commemorative Air Force

The B-17 Bomber is a heavy Bomber Bristling with armament. They earned a deadly reputation and were legendary for their ability to return home after taking brutal poundings. The B-25 was developed by North American Aviation and used mainly as a low altitude strafe and skip bomber. Nearly 10,000 B-25s were produced and “Maid in the Shade” is one of 34 still flying today.

The B-25 will land at 11am on July 5, 2022 and the B-17 should arrive on July 7, 2022. The aircraft are open for public viewing between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. on Wednesday and Thursday and between 2 and 6 p.m. on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Tickets for tours, which run $15 per person or $30 for a family of four, are available at the gate. If you are interested in taking a flight in these aircrafts, tickets are available Friday through Sunday. Tickets range from $375-$850. Learn more – HERE. 

Flying Legends Victory Tour

Flying Legends Victory Tour

Ground Tours:

Wed-Thur: 9a – 5p
Fri-Sun: 2p – 6p
$15 per person/$30 for a family of 4
Purchase tour tickets at the gate, no reservation required.

Rides:
Fri-Sun: 9a – 1p

Aircraft Pricing
B-17 Bomber $475 USD per waist compartment seat (6 available)
$850 USD per Bombardier/Navigator seat (2 available)
B-25 Bomber $375 USD per radio room seat (4 available)
$590 USD per Jump seat (3 available)

 

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Independence Day Festivities

Indendence Day Festivities

The fourth of July has been a federal United States of America holiday since 1941 that celebrate American independence. We celebrate with our families and friends with BBQ and Fireworks, and we remember all of the heroes that have made our freedoms possible. So, whether you are at home or heading out to join others, take a moment to remember those heroes.

If you are interested in heading out to see parades and fireworks, there are a lot of wonderful events all over the Flathead Valley Area. The 406.Buzz team has created a great list of Independence Day Festivities for everyone to enjoy.

Independence Day Festivities

Bigfork Fourth of July

Bigfork Fourth of July

This year’s 4th of July Parade theme is Community First. Bigfork knows how to throw a party. And when it is our country’s birthday, Bigfork really knows how to celebrate. Centerpiece of the celebration is the annual parade through Bigfork which begins at noon. Bring your whole family to view our great parade to celebrate the birth of our country. The 4th of July Parade in Bigfork is a Flathead Valley favorite. Learn more – HERE.

Fourth of July in Kalispell

Kalispell Fourth of July Parade

The 4th of July Parade in Kalispell is a wonderful experience for everyone in the community to enjoy and this year it is organized by the Flathead Marines. It is the perfect way to celebrate America’s Independence Day with family, friends and lots of fun. The theme of the parade will always be patriotic proudly promoting and supporting America’s Red, White and Blue. The parade features horse clubs, beautiful floats, color guards, antique vehicles, stilt walkers, fire trucks, veteran groups, youth groups and bands….all dressed in the colors of the day. One of the most exciting elements, especially for the kids, is that many of the float riders and participants will hand out candy and other treats. The parade starts at 10am and head down Main Street.

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The Conrad Mansion Museum – Annual Old-Fashioned Ice Cream Social

Every year, the Conrad Mansion hosts a wonderful 4th of July Old-Fashioned Ice Cream Social after the Kalispell Parade from 11am until 2pm. The ice cream is donated by the Kalispell Kreamery and is sure to be a big hit with both kids and adults. There are also several food trucks and even self-guided tours for $5 per person of the Conrad Mansion Museum. Guests will also enjoy live music performed by Artist Robinson from 12-1pm. Learn more – HERE.

4th of July celebration at Whitefish City Beach

Whitefish Beach 4th of July Celebration

The City of Whitefish Parks and Recreation Department is preparing for another fun-filled 4th of July celebration at Whitefish City Beach with fireworks and food vendors to celebrate the occasion. There will be numerous vendors at Whitefish City Beach on July 4th including shaved ice, mini-doughnuts, kettle corn, ice cream, corndogs, and barbecue. Vendors will open in the early evening and stay open until the fireworks start. Learn more – HERE.

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