Signature Events

The Kalispell Farmers Market offers the freshest produce grown in the Flathead Valley and an array of locally-made goods. Every Saturday during the summer and fall from 9 am to 12:30 pm, find local farmers selling everything from meat and eggs, fruits and vegetables to baked goods to native plants and trees. Shop for handmade jewelry, pottery, soaps, paintings, and many more creations by the region’s talented artisans.

June through September

Years in the planning, the Northwest Montana History Museum launched its long-awaited walking tour in 2023. The Downtown Kalispell Walking Tour: The Iron Horse Snorted in the Garden of Eden runs 10 a.m. Mondays and 4 p.m. Fridays through September. Private tours also are available at other days and times. To inquire about scheduling a private tour for groups of at least three adults, email Donna at “museum” [at] nwmthistory.org or call her at 702-503-3012.

September through October

Enjoy the magical fall season at the Sweet Pickin’s Pumpkin Patch! Check out the giant jumping pillow, Maze, baby goats, pedal carts and trikes, giant spider web, and many more!

September

Highlander is an all-inclusive backpacking event focused on exploration rather than competition. Teaming up with RightOnTrek, it provides participants with meals and gear for a hassle-free experience. Whether you choose the 5-day, 60-mile Highlander Hercules or the 3-day, 30-mile Highlander Pegasus, this event offers a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in nature while meeting like-minded individuals.

September through May

Glacier Symphony’s Vibes and Visions Concert Season will kick of with Beethoven Live Upstairs on September 23rd. Followed by a variety of concerts that will surly delight and entertain. 

The Northern Rodeo Association is the premier rodeo organization in the Northwest, providing high-quality rodeo events, family fun, and enhancement of the greatest spectator sport in America. American-style professional rodeos generally comprise the following events: tie-down roping, team roping, steer wrestling, saddle bronc riding, bareback bronc riding, bull riding, and barrel racing.

October

Guests are invited to walk the darkened halls of the Conrad Mansion with a glimmer of candlelight to guide them. Once inside a room, guests will hear Conrad family ghost stories and other strange happenings that occurred in the Mansion. Who knows, maybe you’ll have your own paranormal experience! Ghost Tours is a family-friendly event; however, it is not recommended for children under the age of 10.