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Spring Brewfest 2022

Would you be interested in drinking beer for a great cause? On April 2, 2022, from 1pm until 4pm, you are invited to the S.N.O.W. Bus Fundraiser – Spring Brewfest 2022 at Whitefish Mountain Resort Village. The Spring Brewfest 2022 supports FREE public transportation between Whitefish and Whitefish Mountain Resort.

Spring Brewfest 2022 Details

Tickets for the Spring Brewfest 2022 are $25 in advance, $30 at the Door and $5 under 21 and for Designated Drivers. Tickets can be purchased at the Whitefish Mountain Resort Guest and Info Center, Sportsman Ski Haus in Kalispell, and Bonsai Brewing Project in Whitefish. Learn more – HERE.

About Big Mountain Commercial Association

The Big Mountain Commercial Association is a non-profit public trade association that raises funds to pay for common services and programs. These include funding for the SNOW bus, Big Mountain Road winter maintenance, the Big Mountain Summer & Spring Brewfest, and the Winter Winefest.

Our objective is to be a community forum for the development of new ideas and projects that will enhance Big Mountain, Whitefish and the Flathead valley.

What is the S.N.O.W. Bus?

The S.N.O.W. Bus, a free shuttle service between Whitefish and Whitefish Mountain Resort. The S.N.O.W. Bus has been a staple of our community for over 20 years. 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!

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.

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!

Father-Daughter Winter Ball

There is something so magical about a Father Daughter dance…. and you can make you daughter’s dreams come true at the Father-Daughter Winter ball at the O’Shaughnessy Center on Friday, February 4, 2022 at 6:30pm. The 7th Annual Father-Daughter Winter Ball is presented by the Whitefish Theatre Company, Pixelated Gigs and Destination DJ. There will be dancing, a photo booth , desserts and beverages. This will surely be a night to remember forever.

Father-Daughter Winter Ball Details

Location: O’Shaughnessy Center

Time: 6:30 – 8:30 pm

Cost: $25 for Father-Daughter and $10 for extra daughter

Get your tickets – HERE.

About the Whitefish Theatre Company

WTC is in its 43rd year as a non-profit, community-based performing arts organization. We produce and present theatre, world and Americana music, and special events all year long. 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!

FREE Valentine’s Craft Day!

Are you looking for something fun and affordable to do in celebration for Valentine’s Day? On Saturday February 12, 2022, from noon until 2pm, head over to the Stumptown Art Studio in Whitefish, Montana, for a little bit of crafty fun. The classroom will be set up for everyone to make cards and little Valentine’s gifts to give to friends, family and maybe even your sweetie.

Free Valentine’s Day Craft Day Details

There is no registration needed to participate in the Free Valentine’s Day Craft Day. Simply, drop into the studio anytime from noon until 2pm. Cookies and hot chocolate will also be served to help inspire those crafty minds.

About Stumptown Art Studio

Stumptown Art Studio: Whitefish, Montana’s Non-Profit Art, est. 1995. Art classes, pottery painting, glass fusing, art supplies, gallery space, outreach programs, field trips, public art, clay studio, scholarships, Art For All!

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.

What is great about Stumptown Art Studio is that you can stop in anytime to paint pottery, fuse glass, and more! The studio is open from Monday through Saturday from 10am until 6pm and Sunday noon until 5pm. 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!

Frosty the Brewfest 2022

Are you ready for the coolest party in town? Mark your calendars and get ready for the Frosty The Brewfest 2022!

On Saturday, January 29, 2022, from 2 pm until 6pm, the 3rd Annual Frosty the Brewfest is coming to town, specifically 41 3rd Street West in Kalispell, Montana. This cool event will feature four hours of live music by Angel & Davey and The Kenny James Miller Band, brewfest, food trucks and outdoor events like the “ kids dash for gear”, “fat tire bike races”, and “frosty the beard contest”.

What makes this year’s event even better is that 100 percent of the proceeds will be donated to the Kalispell Downtown Association and The Flathead Warming Center.

Frosty the Brewfest 2022 Details

Mark you calendars for Frosty the Brewfest 2022 – Saturday, January 29, 2022, from 2-6pm at 41 3rd St West in Kalispell.

Look for the heated tent in the Valley Bank parking lot located on the corner of 3rd St. W and 1st Ave. West in downtown Kalispell. This is a family friendly event so come out and enjoy some great brews, food, music and family fun and raise money for the community we love.

Tickets are $25.00 and include a commemorative ceramic mug and 4 tickets good for one 6oz beer each. Get your tickets – 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!

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!

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!

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!

Keller Williams Realty Trunk or Treat

What does Keller Williams Realty Northwest Montana and Halloween have in common? ….. Trunk or Treat of Course.

On Friday, October 29, 2021, from 5:30 until 8pm, Keller Williams Realty will host a trunk or treat at the Southfield Tower Parking Lot located at 1830 3rd Avenue East in Kalispell. Guests are invited to wear a fun Halloween Costume and get some candy from your favorite trunks. There will also be a food truck on site as well. The event is free, but guests are asked to bring a donation of socks, gloves or hats to help support the Warming Center. Learn more – HERE.

About The Warming Center

The mission of the Flathead Warming Center is to save lives and encourage dignity through low barrier access to a warm safe place to sleep for anyone in need throughout the coldest months of the year. We provide seasonal, low barrier access to night shelter services regardless of an individual or family’s personal barriers to housing security. The Flathead Warming Center is founded on Christian principles. “We love because He first loved us.” ~ 1 John 4:19. It really is that simple. We are called to love and care for those in need. Everyone needs shelter and it is not our mission to judge who deserves shelter and who does not, because we understand that we do not get what we deserve either. It is because of our faith that we support the mission of the Flathead Warming Center. 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 our calendar – HERE – and get in the buzz!

Spring Brewfest 2022 Details

Sportsmans Expo 2022 Details

Father-Daughter Winter Ball Details

Free Valentine’s Day Craft Day Details

Frosty the Brewfest 2022 Details

Valentine’s Day Dance Details

Whitefish Christmas Stroll Event Highlights…

Throughout The Evening…

The Great Whitefish Gingerbread Contest Details

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

What does Keller Williams Realty Northwest Montana and Halloween have in common? ….. Trunk or Treat of Course.

About The Warming Center

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