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JUNE 3, 2015 / FLATHEADBEACON.COM SUMMER 2015 / 21 SUMMER’S MUST-SEE EVENTS
Put these events on your calendar to experience the best of what the valley has to offer
Freedom Bank’s Wild Horse Drive from Columbia Heights to the Blue Moon for the night’s rodeo. BEACON FILE PHOTO
BY MOLLY PRIDDY OF THE BEACON
PICNIC IN THE PARK
KALISPELL | Starts June 30
Enjoy live music in the shade of the large trees and pavilion at Kalispell’s Depot Park each Tuesday from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Wednesday from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., as well as the offerings from local food vendors. Bring a blanket or a chair and a picnic if you want, or just sit on the grass and let the vendors take care of dinner or lunch.
LAKESIDE COMMUNITY FAIR
JULY 11 | Lakeside
Head to the West Shore of Flathead Lake for one of the biggest celebrations and family-friendly events of the year there, which includes 5K/10K runs, silent auction, baked goods, arts and crafts booths, a parade, watermelon-eating contests, and more. The money earned at this event goes to nonprofits serving the west shore communities. For more info: www.lakesidecommunityclub.com.
MONTANA 200
JULY 16-18 | Montana Raceway Park
Get your blood pumping as the racers get their motors running at the 25th annual Montana 200. Race fans from all over the region head to Raceway Park north of Kalispell for this three-day event, so be sure to check out all the burning rubber and competitive spirits. For more info: www. montanaracewaypark.com.
ARTS IN THE PARK
JULY 17-19 | KALISPELL
The Hockaday Museum of Art will present the 47th annual Arts in the Park festival this year, showcasing the work of lo- cal and visiting artists and artisans. The juried show brings out some of the best artwork of the summer, and is comple-
mented with live music, food, and beverages. Proceeds benefit the Hockaday. Admittance costs $3, and kids 6 and under get in free. For more info: www.hockadaymuseum.org.
HERITAGE DAYS
JULY 22-26 | Columbia Falls
This annual celebration of Columbia Falls’ beginnings has something for everyone: a car show, free swimming, a farmers market, an auction and barbecue, a rodeo, a parade, a 5K/10K run, a family fun center, a wild horse drive, a barn dance,
a golf open, and much more. This year’s theme is “Pride of Columbia Falls.” For more info: www.cfallsheritagedays.com.
THE EVENT AT REBECCA FARM
JULY 23-26 | 1385 Farm to Market Rd., Kalispell
The Event is one of the preeminent equestrian triathlons in North America, attracting horse-and-rider talent from across the globe to compete in the dressage, cross country, and jumping competitions. The event is free for spectators, with a suggested $5 parking donation that will go to the Halt Cancer at X organization. For more info: www.rebeccafarm.org
BIGFORK FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS
The 37th annual festival celebrates the artistic culture in the village by the bay, with plenty of arts and crafts exhibitors ready to share their work and fill the main streets of town with fun and frivolity. Food vendors will be on scene to keep spectators fueled and ready for more. For more info: www. bigforkfestivalofthearts.com.
HUCKLEBERRY DAYS
AUG. 7-9 | Whitefish
Hit Depot Park for a fun and fresh festival celebrating one of the Flathead’s favorite fruits: the ever-in-demand huckleber- ry. Join more than 100 artists and food vendors as they show off their wares, and witness the huckleberry’s many sweet iterations in the dessert bake-off. Kids activities are also part of the fun! For more info: www.whitefishchamber.org.
NORTHWEST MONTANA FAIR
AUG. 19-23 | Kalispell
It’s not summer without a trip to the fair, the Northwest Montana Fair, held at the Flathead County Fairgrounds, does not disappoint. Peruse the results of the hard work of local 4-H clubs, the animals, the flowers, and the baked goods, all while enjoying the carnival rides and main events, such as the Ram PRCA Rodeo and concerts from country stars Sam Riddle and Kristian Bush. For more info: www.nwmtfair.com.
CROWN OF THE CONTINENT GUITAR FESTIVAL
AUG. 30 – SEPT. 6 | Bigfork
The sixth annual workshop and festival in Bigfork highlights some of the world’s best guitar talent as they spend their days giving workshops for students, and their nights filling the air with sweet sounds during public concerts. With big- name artists such as Dweezil Zappa, the LA Guitar Quartet, and Madeleine Peyroux scheduled for this year, it’s not to be missed. For more info: www.crownguitarfest.org. •
AUG. 1-2 | Bigfork
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Entry Fee $15.00 per person
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330 1st Ave. W / Kalispell, MT 59901
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