Entering its second year, the all-day festival is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 4 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. in Columbia Falls

Layers of crunchy tortilla chips, seasoned beans and fresh vegetables, tossed with a homemade dressing, have so much flavor this salad doesn’t need ground beef

Although the annual event's Alberta-based polka band was forced to cancel due to a months-long delay securing work visas, the debut of a U.S. Steinholding Association Montana State Championship should add excitement

Corncobs stripped of their kernels make a light, savory stock to flavor chowders, soups and risotto

Jane Hyman uses a foot-powered treadle sewing machine to create her handmade waxed canvas goods at her off-grid studio up the North Fork

Skip the meat and fill vegetarian sandwiches with smoked beets, tangy goat cheese and spicy greens

The festival's grand tasting events bring together local food and drink purveyors, chefs and brands for an extravaganza featuring sommelier-led tastings, cooking demonstrations, chef competitions, and live music

Take the earthy flavor of beets to new heights by caramelizing them in the oven and then smoking them

This four-ingredient pepper paste takes minutes to prepare and can use your choice of chilies, smoked or not

Naturally sweet and sour, tomatillos make a delicious base for intensely flavored margaritas with a touch of grilled smokiness

The free performance starts at 6 p.m. on Aug. 14 at Woodland Park. Other upcoming performances are scheduled for Eureka, Libby and Polson.

The creation of the enigmatic and polarizing Hollywood director Michael Cimino, the movie was filmed primarily along Two Medicine Lake in East Glacier Park in the late 1970s

The 2025-2026 season will feature 14 shows, including a ventriloquism act, an array of bands and musical performers, and a thriller made famous by Audrey Hepburn

Homemade liqueurs like triple sec are easy, mainly hands-off projects that upgrade margaritas, mimosas and other cocktails

The flavors of traditional Catalan romesco motived me to puree homegrown grilled peppers and nuts into a mild, smoky sauce