Signature Events

Kalispell’s annual Frosty the Brewfest is on tap again and showcasing Kalispell’s craft breweries, on-site food vendors, outdoor events for the whole family!

December – April

Rodeo has been a part of Montana’s culture since the first cowboys arrived over 150 years ago. This event includes 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.

December

Mrs. Conrad loved Christmas and the Christmas spirit flows through the Conrad Mansion every December. The entire Mansion staff and volunteers deck the halls in time for their annual Christmas Tours

May

Push beyond your limits at the Montana Spartan Trifecta Weekend. Spartan, the global leader in obstacle course racing, is offering a power-packed event line-up: the Ultra, Beast, Super, and Sprint.

Join the scenic and challenging trail run just minutes from downtown Kalispell. Choose to challenge yourself with a half marathon, 10k or 5k trail run.

May

The Bigfork Whitewater Festival is a local’s tradition! The Swan River spills into Bigfork Bay where this last mile of the Swan River is know as the ‘Wild Mile’, a class IV section of whitewater. Spectators have front row seats to some of the best whitewater action in the Flathead Valley.

Come and enjoy breweries and cideries from Montana and beyond. The event will feature over 70 craft beers and ciders, in addition to wine, local food, and live music. Get ready for a beautiful Saturday night in Big Sky Country!

Picture a 2,000 lb bovine being conquered by a 150 lb man with no fear! The tradition of bull riding is one of the world’s most extreme sports. Watch some of the top Professional Bull Riders in the world go up against the toughest bulls in the country. It will be a ride you won’t forget.

May through September

The Glacier Range Riders are the Flathead Valley’s Pioneer baseball league established in 2022 along with the Flathead Field Stadium. Enjoy an entertaining evening with the whole family!

July

Rebecca Farm has created courses of the highest quality for more than a decade, and the Event is the biggest of its kind in the United States. The Event at Rebecca Farm is a world-class, community-oriented event featuring courses that range from novice to Olympic qualifier. Competitors compete in the three main disciplines of eventing: dressage, cross-country, and show jumping.