BRASH RODEO WINTER SERIES 2018/19

• October 26, 2018
• THROUGH
• April 13, 2019

Rodeo has been a part of Montana’s culture since the first cowboys arrived over 150 years ago. This event include bull riding, saddle bronc riding, bareback riding, steer riding, team roping, barrel racing, breakaway roping, calf roping and chute dogging. Brash Rodeo is Western Montana’s longest running series open rodeo. Your Glacier country vacation would not be complete without experiencing the Brash Rodeo.

More information available here.

SPRING FESTIVAL CONCERTS WITH THE GLACIER SYMPHONY & CHORALE

• April 26, 2019
• THROUGH
• April 28, 2019

Love's Unending Song will start of this three concert festival. Listen to the Glacier Chorale under the direction of Dr. Micah presenting a repertoire of best loved choral music.

The following concert will feature works by Beethoven and Mozart with the renowned pianist Scott Cuellar as guest artist.

Song of Destiny will celebrate the Spring Equinox and conclude the festival.

Glacier Symphony Orchestra and Chorale

DEATH BY CHOCOLATE MURDER MYSTERY

• April 26, 2019
• THROUGH
• April 27, 2019

MONTANA SPARTAN RACE 2019

• May 4, 2019
• THROUGH
• May 5, 2019

Try obstacle racing at its toughest at the Montana Spartan Sprint.  From beginner trail racers and mud run participants to hardcore warriors, tough guys and marathon runners, they all come out to test themselves on the insane obstacle races! Ninety-nine percent of all people who try this event will finish, and 100 percent will have their thirst for mud & trail racing fully satisfied!

Race Dates:
May 4, 2019 - The grueling Spartan Beast, 12+ miles, 30+ obstacles
May 4, 2019 - The team-building Hurricane Heat
May 5, 2019 - The challenging Spartan Sprint, 3+ miles and 20+ obstacles
May 4 & 5, 2019 — Spartan Kids Race, 1/2 - 1 mile

Register today, early registration discounts available.  www.spartanrace.com

BIGFORK WHITEWATER FESTIVAL

• May 24, 2019
• THROUGH
• May 26, 2019

Don’t miss the 44nd Annual Bigfork Whitewater Festival. Participants come from around the world to compete in the festival that features extreme whitewater action and community-oriented fun. Spectators have front row seats for the event, with a scenic nature trail paralleling the north side of the Swan River. The last mile of the river is known as the “Wild Mile” a class IV section of whitewater.  Photo:  Mike Roessman Photography

THE HERRON HALF: HALF MARATHON, 10K AND 5K

• June 9, 2019

Join Foy's to Blacktail Trails for the annual Herron Half.  Test your limits at Herron Park on the Half Marathon (13.1), 10K or 5K courses. These races are 100% on dirt and take some grit! More info at Run Flathead.

TASTE OF KALISPELL

• June 20, 2019
  5:30 pm - 8:00 pm

This event will appeal to all of your senses. Local chefs, caterers, brew masters, wine makers, artists and musicians come together to give you a “Taste of Kalispell”. A fun evening in historic downtown Kalispell with everything included in the price of admission.

For more information visit downtownkalispell.com.

THURSDAY!FEST

• June 27, 2019
• THROUGH
• August 29, 2019

Kalispell’s weekly summer street festival with live music, food vendors, artisan booths, kid’s activities and a beer garden. Thursday!Fest takes place on Second Avenue East between 1st and 2nd Streets East on the lawn of The Museum at Central School from 5:00 - 8:00 pm.

ARTS IN THE PARK

• July 12, 2019
• THROUGH
• July 14, 2019

The Hockaday Museum of Art is presenting the 51th Annual Arts in the Park festival. It is the Flathead Valley's premiere arts, crafts, and music festival held in Kalispell's historic downtown Depot Park. Over 100 local and visiting artists & craftsman offer their unique and quality work for sale. Food and beverage vendors from around the valley will provide delicious treats, while live musical entertainment gives the festival a light mood.

GREAT BEAR FESTIVAL

• August 3, 2019

The Flathead Valley Rotary Clubs of Kalispell, Montana are excited to announce the 2nd annual Rotary Great Bear Festival. On Saturday, August 3rd in Depot Park local residents and visitors will have the opportunity to taste over 40 local and regional beers, wines, and hard ciders. Local food vendors will also be on hand offering variety of culinary delights while Musicians entertain throughout the event. The Great Bear Festival will have something for everyone.

12 & 24 HOURS OF FLATHEAD MOUNTAIN BIKE RACE

• August 17, 2019
• THROUGH
• August 18, 2019

Montana's only 12 Hour, 24 Hour and Adaptive Mountain Bike Race at Herron Park in Kalispell! It isn’t your regular mountain bike race, because this race has a mission. Two courses – adaptive hand cycle course and bicycle course, live music, a hot lap option, free camping, and fun for all ages!

FOY’S TO BLACKTAIL TRAILS MARATHON

• September 22, 2019

This Second Annual Foy’s to Blacktail Trails Marathon will take runners to the top of Blacktail Mountain on September 22, 2019.  The race is 26 miles on single and double track trails with 5,000+ feet of climbing and a limit of 50 participants.

All proceeds from the race will go to the construction and maintenance of the Foy’s to Blacktail Trail and future trails built by the Foy’s to Blacktail Trails Organization. Sign up today!