Events for May 2019
Whitefish Chamber of Commerce
Dec 3 - May 29    The Acting Gallery
Cypress Yard and Nancy Cawdrey Studios Present: The Acting Gallery with Nino Gabaldon Scene Study, Improvisation, Exercises, Monologues, Theatre Games, Character Analysis, Audition Technique, Camera Intensive, Public Speaking, Writing, Directing and Coaching CURRENTLY Interviewing for ongoing beginning, Intermediate and Advanced Acting.
Date: December 3, 2018
Time: 7:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Website: http://TheActingGallery.com
Location: Cypress Yard and Nancy Cawdrey Studios
Contact: Please call or email to schedule your interview for class placement: Nino Gabaldon 213-458-0701 info@theactinggallery.com
EMail: info@theactinggallery.com
Date/Time Details: Please call or email to schedule your interview for class placement: Mondays and Wednesdays 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Fees/Admission: Depends on class level.
May 1    Stumptown Art Studio after School Arts & Crafts Club - Ages 8 - 13
Stumptown Art Studio is providing a creative space for kids to exercise the right side of their brain
Date: May 1, 2019
Time: 3:45 PM - 4:45 PM
Location: Stumptown Art Studio, 145 Central Ave. Whitefish
Contact: Aida
EMail: info@stumptownartstudio.org
May 2    Lunch and Learn - The Resilient Workplace with Montana Coffee Traders & Flathead Best Beginnings
Title: The Resilient Workplace: How Compassionate Management Helps Your Business and the Community
  • Thursday, May 2nd 12n-1pm
Lunch and Learn Details:          
  • BYOL:  Bring your own lunch
  • Group Size:  15 (First come, first serve.  Registration will be kept online thru the Chamber.  A fee of $15 will be charged for non-members.)
  • Presenters:  Jessie Farnes, Café Manager of the Montana Coffee Traders Downtown Whitefish Café and Ned Cooney, Facilitator for the Flathead Best Beginnings Community Council, our local early childhood coalition
  • Details:  
  • Montana Coffee Traders has a long standing tradition of being a positive part of people’s everyday lives. Quality service industry staff is hard to find and maintain, but focusing on management tailored for individual growth leads to success for the individual, the business, and the community. You are invited to a Lunch and Learn presented by Jessie Farnes of Montana Coffee Traders and Ned Cooney, of Flathead Best Beginning Community Council on the benefits of compassionate management.
The Whitefish Chamber of Commerce Membership Services Committee brought back Lunch and Learns for 2019.  Pack a lunch and join us to learn more about our local businesses while gaining valuable information on a variety of topics.  Members interested in presenting should contact the Events Coordinator at the Whitefish Chamber of Commerce by emailing a brief description of their business, qualifications, and the proposed presentation.  
Date: May 2, 2019
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Location: National Parks Realty ~ Downstairs Conference Room
601 Spokane Ave.
Whitefish, MT 59937
Contact: Shannon Fremont-Smith - Events Coordinator
EMail: events@whitefishchamber.org
Date/Time Details:
  • Date:  1st Thursday of each month This month's L&L is Thursday, May 2nd, 2019
  • Time:  12pm – 1pm (Time may go over for those who wish to stay and ask questions but the presentation should be 1hr)
Fees/Admission:  
  • Members are free. 
  • A fee of $15 will be charged for non-members.
May 2    Gallery Nights art walk at Group B Galleries featuring Scott McClelland
Come join us at Group B Galleries, located at 220 E 2nd St in Whitefish, as we celebrate the first Gallery Nights art walk of the 2019 season on Thursday, May 2nd, from 6-9pm!  Featured artist will be Group B Galleries owner, Scott McClelland.  Scott has traveled extensively throughout the world, and will be on-hand to share his international works as well as some GNP prints.  We will also be featuring the amazing muscial talent of Ross Bridgeman (https://www.rossbridgeman.com/)!  Come hear Ross live on the 2nd of May at Group B Galleries in downtown Whitefish.  Appetizers and beverages provided.
Date: May 2, 2019
Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Website: https://www.groupbgalleries.com/
Contact: Scott McClelland
EMail: scottmcclelland@comcast.net
May 2    Whitefish Gallery Nights
On six dates throughout the year, the art community of Whitefish comes together to host an evening of featured artist exhibitions, entertainment, and light refreshments. Whitefish Gallery Nights includes 15 participating art specialty shops and galleries. Join us on the following dates to celebrate the spirit of our art community and be a part of Whitefish Gallery Nights! We are celebrating our 15th year of art walks this year so please join us. May 2nd June 6th July 11th Aug 1st Sep 5th Oct 3rd
Date: May 2, 2019
Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Website: https://whitefishgallerynights.org/
Location: Downtown Whitefish Galleries
Contact: Ruth Lane
EMail: laneruthe@gmail.com
Date/Time Details: First Thursday from May to October (July is 2nd Thursday due to 4th of July holiday)
Fees/Admission: Free
May 2    Glacier Twins American Legion Baseball
Glacier Twins B Team vs Glacier 15U
Date: May 2, 2019
Time: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Website: http://www.glaciertwinsbaseball.org
Location: Memorial Field - Corner of Fir and 2nd Street
EMail: bcranch@cyberport.net
Fees/Admission: Adults - $5
Seniors/Students - $4
Under 12 free
Season passes available
May 3    Cruisin' the Valley Craft Brewery Tour
Join us on our guided brewery tour and sample your way through Flathead Valley's craft beer scene. Arrive as a lone explorer or bring your favorite pack of goofballs along for the ride. Your tour includes transportation between 3 breweries, a behind-the-scenes look at a brewhouse, an overview of the brewing process, an education about different beer styles, and (the best part!) 4 delicious samples of liquid gold at EACH stop! 

We are passionate about craft beer, but we are also passionate about showcasing the people behind the beer and breweries that the Valley has to offer. We've partnered with all the local breweries and brewers to provide you an experience you won't get anywhere else. It's 3 - 4 hours of fun and hoppiness!

Custom/Private tours available 7 days a week. Please call or email for more details.

Public Tours: Friday - Sunday - $55 per person
Book online at www.BigSkyBrewsCruise.com or call 406.303.3559
Date: May 3, 2019
Time: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Website: https://bigskybrewscruise.com/
Location:

We start downstairs in the Greath Northern Brewery, 2 Central Ave., Whitefish, MT 59937
Contact: Please check out our website for more information and bookings
EMail: info@bigskybrewscruise.com
Date/Time Details: Fridays at 1:00pm
Saturdays & Sundays at 2:00pm
Fees/Admission: $55 per person
Must be 21 years or older to participate
May 3    Sparrows Nest of NW MT Celebrity Bartender Night
Join Sparrow’s Nest of Northwest Montana for Celebrity Bartending Friday, May 3, 2019 from 5-8pm at the Boat Club Lounge inside The Lodge at Whitefish Lake.
The Boat Club will donate 15% of food & beverage sales during the event and you’ll get to watch some great Celebrity Bartenders do their thang!
Date: May 3, 2019
Time: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Website: http://www.sparrowsnestnwmt.org
Location: The Lodge at Whitefish Lake
1380 Wisconsin Ave
Whitefish, MT 59937
Contact: Caity Pitcher 406-309-5196
EMail: admin@sparrowsnestnwmt.org
Date/Time Details: May 3, 2019
5:00 pm to 8:00 pm
May 4    Acutech open gallery and showroom
Acutech will be open every Saturday from 10am- 4pm. We have a wide array of products for your next project, whether your looking to build from the ground up, get ready for a remodel, or are needing ornamental metalwork, we are your one stop shop!
Date: May 4, 2019
Time: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Website: https://www.facebook.com/acutechworks/
Location: 3816 MT- HWY 40 Columbia Falls MT, 59912
Contact: 406-892-4030
EMail: niki@acutechworks.com
Date/Time Details: 4/13/2019 @ 10am-4pm
Sundays are Available by appointment, so please call 406-892-4030
Fees/Admission: No Fees or admission, come on in and we will help you with your design ideas and quotes
May 4    Cruisin' the Valley Craft Brewery Tour
Join us on our guided brewery tour and sample your way through Flathead Valley's craft beer scene. Arrive as a lone explorer or bring your favorite pack of goofballs along for the ride. Your tour includes transportation between 3 breweries, a behind-the-scenes look at a brewhouse, an overview of the brewing process, an education about different beer styles, and (the best part!) 4 delicious samples of liquid gold at EACH stop! 

We are passionate about craft beer, but we are also passionate about showcasing the people behind the beer and breweries that the Valley has to offer. We've partnered with all the local breweries and brewers to provide you an experience you won't get anywhere else. It's 3 - 4 hours of fun and hoppiness!

Custom/Private tours available 7 days a week. Please call or email for more details.

Public Tours: Friday - Sunday - $55 per person
Book online at www.BigSkyBrewsCruise.com or call 406.303.3559
Date: May 4, 2019
Time: 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Website: https://bigskybrewscruise.com/
Location:

We start downstairs in the Great Northern Brewery.  2 Central Ave., Whitefish, MT 59937
Contact: Please check out our website for more information and bookings
EMail: info@bigskybrewscruise.com
Date/Time Details: Fridays at 1:00pm
Saturdays & Sundays at 2:00pm
Fees/Admission: $55 per person
Must be 21 years or older to participate
May 4    Community Rocks Concert and Festival
The Whitefish Community School is holding a fundraising event on May 4, 2019 at Cypress Yard called “Community Rocks Concert.”  It will include live music, family friendly activities, food, and a silent auction.
 
The current line up includes Hilary Shaw, Brett Allen, Christiane Hinterman Prew, and Don Caverly. The event will also feature mobile food vendors including Señor Montana Tacos y Mas, Side of the Tracks, Fork In The Road Eats, Annie’s Shave Ice, along with Cypress Yard.
Date: May 4, 2019
Time: 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Website: https://www.facebook.com/events/391926691369698/
Location: Cypress Yard 204 Wisconsin Ave. Whitefish
Contact: Johnna Knoerr (406)862-1216
EMail: whitefishcommunityschool@live.com
Date/Time Details: Saturday, May 4th 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Fees/Admission: Tickets are $7 in advance and $10 at the door. Kids 10 and under are free
Tickets can be purchased online at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/community-rocks-concert-and-community-festival-tickets-58680338472
May 4    May The Fourth Be With You: Star Wars Party
It's back! 2nd Annual "May the Fourth Be With You" art party at Stumptown Art Studio. Costume contest, theme food & drinks (Vader aide & Jedi juice!), prize wheel, games & Star Wars inspired art projects! Cost: $15 per person, includes entrance fee, snacks & drinks. Art projects sold separately. RSVP: Purchase tickets online by clicking the link above or call us at 406.862.5929 Family Night Out - fun for all ages!
Date: May 4, 2019
Time: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Website: https://www.facebook.com/events/304995930137759/
Location: Stumptown Art Studio 145 Central Avenue Whitefish, Montana
Contact: Jessica 406.862.5929
EMail: info@stumptowartstudio.org
Date/Time Details: Saturday, May 4th 6:30 - 8:30pm
Fees/Admission: $15 per person Includes door fee, snacks, drinks Art projects sold separately. Seating is limited!
May 5    Cruisin' the Valley Craft Brewery Tour
Join us on our guided brewery tour and sample your way through Flathead Valley's craft beer scene. Arrive as a lone explorer or bring your favorite pack of goofballs along for the ride. Your tour includes transportation between 3 breweries, a behind-the-scenes look at a brewhouse, an overview of the brewing process, an education about different beer styles, and (the best part!) 4 delicious samples of liquid gold at EACH stop! 

We are passionate about craft beer, but we are also passionate about showcasing the people behind the beer and breweries that the Valley has to offer. We've partnered with all the local breweries and brewers to provide you an experience you won't get anywhere else. It's 3 - 4 hours of fun and hoppiness!

Custom/Private tours available 7 days a week. Please call or email for more details.

Public Tours: Friday - Sunday - $55 per person
Book online at www.BigSkyBrewsCruise.com or call 406.303.3559
Date: May 5, 2019
Time: 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Website: https://bigskybrewscruise.com/
Location:

We start downstairs in the Great Northern Brewery.  2 Central Ave., Whitefish, MT 59937
Contact: Please check out our website for more information and bookings
EMail: info@bigskybrewscruise.com
Date/Time Details: Fridays at 1:00pm
Saturdays & Sundays at 2:00pm
Fees/Admission: $55 per person
Must be 21 years or older to participate
May 6    Walk for Hope
Please join Whitefish High School Student Council, Nate Chute Foundation, and Park Side Credit Union for our community event on Monday evening May 6th. We will offer a designated walking path around the park with music provided by the Whitefish High School Jazz Band, preventative education for healthy choices, and local community vendors. The event will highlight suicide prevention resources in the community in an interactive, positive atmosphere.
Date: May 6, 2019
Time: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Website: http://www.natechutefoundation.org/events
Location: Depot Park, Whitefish MT
Contact: The Nate Chute Foundation Whitefish High School Student Council
EMail: info@natechutefoundation.org
Date/Time Details: Monday, May 6th 5:00pm-7:00pm
Fees/Admission: Free to participate.
May 6    Puppy Socialization
Three Dog Ranch in Whitefish is hosting a 6 week puppy socialization class taught by All Day Dog Adventures. This class introduces puppies to socialization with other puppies, good manners, and appropriate play. Also tips on potty training, exercise and general obedience. For puppies aged 8 weeks to 16 weeks. At the end of the 6 week course, puppy can receive an American Kennel Club Puppy S.T.A.R. evaluation and test.
Date: May 6, 2019
Time: 6:00 PM - 6:45 PM
Website: http://alldaydogadventures.com/
Location: Three Dog Ranch 5395 US Highway 93 Whitefish MT 59937
Contact: info@alldaydogadventures.com or 406-407-4161
EMail: info@alldaydogadventures.com
Date/Time Details: Mondays beginning May 6th @ 6:00pm - 6:45pm. 6 week series
Fees/Admission: $0
May 7    From Hungary to Israel to Pittsburgh: One Man's Testimony of Survival
Judah Samet, survivor of the Holocaust and the 2018 shooting at a Pittsburgh synagogue, will share his story.
Date: May 7, 2019
Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Location: Flathead Valley Community College, Arts and Technology Building, Room 139
Contact: Gerda Reeb
EMail: greeb@fvcc.edu
Date/Time Details: 5/7/2019 at 7 p.m.
Fees/Admission: Free and open to the public.
May 9    Business Breakfast May 2019, with Glacier Park's Jeff Mow
Business Breakfast with Glacier National Park Superintendent Jeff Mow
 
     As winter winds down and we begin gearing-up for summer in the Flathead, the folks at Glacier National Park are busy, too … preparing not just for the 2019 summer season, but for a number of maintenance and planning projects that are critical to the park’s operation, both now and in the future.
 
     Park Superintendent Jeff Mow will be the featured speaker at the Whitefish Chamber’s May 9 “Business Breakfast” meeting at the Moose Lodge, to talk about the many different programs, projects and planning efforts that are on the horizon for Glacier this year, as well as the Park’s efforts to accommodate the record-setting crowds that are expected to once again descend on the Park this summer.
 
     Among the topics that are on the agenda:
  • Pavement Preservation Projects, and the effect that’ll have on hiker/biker access during the spring season;
  • Closures to North McDonald Lake Road;
  • An update on restoration work at the Sperry Chalet;
  • Anticipated lake openings at Two medicine and other east side and back country facilities;
  • Tips for planning an enjoyable outing in Glacier during the peak summer months.
 
     Tickets for the May 9th Business Breakfast with Jeff Mow are $15 apiece, and available now.  RSVPs are a must, so register now to reserve your spot!
Date: May 9, 2019
Time: 7:45 AM - 9:30 AM
Website: http://www.whitefishchamber.org
Location: Whitefish Moose Lodge #642
230 W 10th Street
Whitefish
Contact: Shannon Fremont-Smith at Whitefish Chamber of Commerce (406)862-3501
EMail: events@whitefishchamber.org
Date/Time Details: Thursday, May 9th, 2019
7:45 AM-Registration Check-in, buffet breakfast & networking
8:15 AM-Glacier Park program/presentation

 
Fees/Admission: $15 Per person, Buffet breakfast included
RSVP's a must
May 9    Community Health Event - Lifeline Screenings
Life Line Screening, a leading provider of community-based preventive health screenings, will offer their affordable, non-invasive and painless health screenings at Cedar Creek Lodge on 5/8/2019.  Five screenings will be offered that scan for potential health problems related to: blocked arteries which is a leading cause of stroke; abdominal aortic aneurysms which can lead to a ruptured aorta; hardening of the arteries in the legs which is a strong predictor of heart disease; atrial fibrillation or irregular heart beat which is closely tied to stroke risk; and a bone density screening, for men and women, used to assess the risk of osteoporosis. Register for a Wellness Package which includes 4 vascular tests and osteoporosis screening from $149 ($139 with our member discount).  All five screenings take 60-90 minutes to complete.  In order to register for this event and to receive a $10 discount off any package priced above $129, please call 1-888-653-6441 or visit www.lifelinescreening.com/communitycircle or text the word circle to 797979

 
Date: May 9, 2019
Time: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Website: https://www.lifelinescreening.com/
Location: Cedar Creek Lodge
930 2nd Ave W, Columbia Falls, MT 59912
Contact: 406-897-7070 Clay Nelson
EMail: cedarcreekguestservices@xanterra.com
Date/Time Details: 9:00AM- 5:00PM
Fees/Admission: 70$ per screening.  Package Discounts available.  Register for a Wellness Package which includes 4 vascular tests and osteoporosis screening from $149 ($139 with our member discount).  All five screenings take 60-90 minutes to complete.  In order to register for this event and to receive a $10 discount off any package priced above $129, please call 1-888-653-6441 or visit www.lifelinescreening.com/communitycircle or text the word circle to 797979
 
May 9    Wayne Hancock at The Remington Bar
Date: May 9, 2019
Time: 9:00 PM - 11:55 PM
Website: http://remingtonbar.com
Location: Remington Bar 130 Central Ave Whitefish, Mt 59937
Contact: Remington Bar 4068620017
EMail: emilyremingtonmamas@gmail.com
Date/Time Details: May 9th, 2019 9:00 PM
May 10    Cruisin' the Valley Craft Brewery Tour
Join us on our guided brewery tour and sample your way through Flathead Valley's craft beer scene. Arrive as a lone explorer or bring your favorite pack of goofballs along for the ride. Your tour includes transportation between 3 breweries, a behind-the-scenes look at a brewhouse, an overview of the brewing process, an education about different beer styles, and (the best part!) 4 delicious samples of liquid gold at EACH stop! 

We are passionate about craft beer, but we are also passionate about showcasing the people behind the beer and breweries that the Valley has to offer. We've partnered with all the local breweries and brewers to provide you an experience you won't get anywhere else. It's 3 - 4 hours of fun and hoppiness!

Custom/Private tours available 7 days a week. Please call or email for more details.

Public Tours: Friday - Sunday - $55 per person
Book online at www.BigSkyBrewsCruise.com or call 406.303.3559
Date: May 10, 2019
Time: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Website: https://bigskybrewscruise.com/
Location:

We start downstairs in the Greath Northern Brewery, 2 Central Ave., Whitefish, MT 59937
Contact: Please check out our website for more information and bookings
EMail: info@bigskybrewscruise.com
Date/Time Details: Fridays at 1:00pm
Saturdays & Sundays at 2:00pm
Fees/Admission: $55 per person
Must be 21 years or older to participate
May 11    Acutech open gallery and showroom
Acutech will be open every Saturday from 10am- 4pm. We have a wide array of products for your next project, whether your looking to build from the ground up, get ready for a remodel, or are needing ornamental metalwork, we are your one stop shop!
Date: May 11, 2019
Time: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Website: https://www.facebook.com/acutechworks/
Location: 3816 MT- HWY 40 Columbia Falls MT, 59912
Contact: 406-892-4030
EMail: niki@acutechworks.com
Date/Time Details: 4/13/2019 @ 10am-4pm
Sundays are Available by appointment, so please call 406-892-4030
Fees/Admission: No Fees or admission, come on in and we will help you with your design ideas and quotes
May 11    Cruisin' the Valley Craft Brewery Tour
Join us on our guided brewery tour and sample your way through Flathead Valley's craft beer scene. Arrive as a lone explorer or bring your favorite pack of goofballs along for the ride. Your tour includes transportation between 3 breweries, a behind-the-scenes look at a brewhouse, an overview of the brewing process, an education about different beer styles, and (the best part!) 4 delicious samples of liquid gold at EACH stop! 

We are passionate about craft beer, but we are also passionate about showcasing the people behind the beer and breweries that the Valley has to offer. We've partnered with all the local breweries and brewers to provide you an experience you won't get anywhere else. It's 3 - 4 hours of fun and hoppiness!

Custom/Private tours available 7 days a week. Please call or email for more details.

Public Tours: Friday - Sunday - $55 per person
Book online at www.BigSkyBrewsCruise.com or call 406.303.3559
Date: May 11, 2019
Time: 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Website: https://bigskybrewscruise.com/
Location:

We start downstairs in the Great Northern Brewery.  2 Central Ave., Whitefish, MT 59937
Contact: Please check out our website for more information and bookings
EMail: info@bigskybrewscruise.com
Date/Time Details: Fridays at 1:00pm
Saturdays & Sundays at 2:00pm
Fees/Admission: $55 per person
Must be 21 years or older to participate
May 11    Feast WF ~ Distillers' Fest 2019 ~ 4th Annual
     The culinary event of the season returns to Whitefish May 11-18, the 4th Annual “Feast Whitefish” – a full week of amazing food & drink events, highlighting the very best that the Whitefish dining scene has to offer …  and then some!
     The Feast kicks-off on Saturday, May 11 with the 2019 Distiller’s Fest – an opening night cocktail party at Grouse Mountain Lodge featuring specialty cocktails (and spirits) from 10 different Montana micro-distilleries and an all-star line-up of amazing appetizers from top Whitefish eateries. 
     Distilleries already confirmed from across Western Montana include: Spotted Bear Sprits, Glacier Distilling Co., Whistling Andy, Headframe Spirits, Bozeman Spirits, Dry Hills Distilling, and Willy’s Distillery.
     The list of restaurants already confirmed for this year includes the Firebrand Lodge, Ciao Mambo’s, Logan’s Grill, Front Porch Grill House, Fleur Bake Shop, Whitefish Lake Restaurant, and MacKenzie River Pizza, with more to be added as the event gets closer.
Date: May 11, 2019
Time: 4:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Website: http://www.feastwhitefish.com
Location: Grouse Mountain Lodge
2 Fairway Dr.
Whitefish, MT 59937
Contact: Whitefish Chamber of Commerce
EMail: events@whitefishchamber.org
Date/Time Details:

Saturday, May 11, 2019
4:30-7 pm
Fees/Admission: $32 per person.   Must be age 21 or over with valid identification to be admitted.
May 12    Mother's Day Brunch at Grouse Mountain Lodge

Mother's Day Brunch at Grouse Mountain Lodge (May 12th; 10am - 3pm)

She deserves the best, so treat her to a delicious Mother's Day brunch at Logan's Bar & Grill inside Grouse Mountain Lodge on Sunday, May 12th from 10am to 3pm. 

Our culinary team at Grouse Mountain Lodge specializes in crafting an array of decadent dishes. Enjoy hand-carved baron of beef, honey glazed ham, house-smoked salmon and capers, a savory omelet bar and multiple buffet stations as well as complimentary mimosas for mom. 

Reservations are recommended, please call 406.863.4700.

Pricing is as follows: 

Adults: $32.95

Seniors: $19.95

Children (6-12): $19.95

Children 5 and under eat free
Date: May 12, 2019
Time: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Website: https://www.facebook.com/events/419578602197310/
Location: Logan's Bar & Grill, located inside Grouse Mountain Lodge
EMail: aadamson@pursuitcollection.com
Date/Time Details: Sunday, May 12th; 10am - 3pm
Fees/Admission:

Pricing is as follows: 

Adults: $32.95

Seniors: $19.95

Children (6-12): $19.95

Children 5 and under eat free
May 12    Cruisin' the Valley Craft Brewery Tour
Join us on our guided brewery tour and sample your way through Flathead Valley's craft beer scene. Arrive as a lone explorer or bring your favorite pack of goofballs along for the ride. Your tour includes transportation between 3 breweries, a behind-the-scenes look at a brewhouse, an overview of the brewing process, an education about different beer styles, and (the best part!) 4 delicious samples of liquid gold at EACH stop! 

We are passionate about craft beer, but we are also passionate about showcasing the people behind the beer and breweries that the Valley has to offer. We've partnered with all the local breweries and brewers to provide you an experience you won't get anywhere else. It's 3 - 4 hours of fun and hoppiness!

Custom/Private tours available 7 days a week. Please call or email for more details.

Public Tours: Friday - Sunday - $55 per person
Book online at www.BigSkyBrewsCruise.com or call 406.303.3559
Date: May 12, 2019
Time: 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Website: https://bigskybrewscruise.com/
Location:

We start downstairs in the Great Northern Brewery.  2 Central Ave., Whitefish, MT 59937
Contact: Please check out our website for more information and bookings
EMail: info@bigskybrewscruise.com
Date/Time Details: Fridays at 1:00pm
Saturdays & Sundays at 2:00pm
Fees/Admission: $55 per person
Must be 21 years or older to participate
May 13 - May 17    Feast WF ~ Restaurant Week

THEY SAY THAT THERE’S NO BETTER WAY TO EXPERIENCE THE “SOUL” OF A TOWN THAN THROUGH ITS FOOD, AND THAT’S ESPECIALLY TRUE IN WHITEFISH.    DOLLAR-FOR-DOLLAR AND POUND-FOR-POUND, WHITEFISH HAS ONE OF THE MOST ACTIVE, INTERESTING – AND ECLECTIC – DINING SCENES OF ANY MOUNTAIN TOWN IN THE WEST.

Experience Whitefish’s unique and eclectic culinary culture during Restaurant Week, a 5-day culinary affair with local restaurants offering special "value" menus … a chance to revisit your favorite restaurants and experience new ones!  Visit our Feast Website for menus: www.feastwhitefish.com
... and check back often … more restaurants (and specials!) are being added every day!

  The culinary event of the season returns to Whitefish May 11-18, the 4th Annual “Feast Whitefish” – a full week of amazing food & drink events, highlighting the very best that the Whitefish dining scene has to offer …  and then some!  Feast Whitefish Restaurant Week is Monday, May 13th thru Friday, May 17th.
Date: May 13, 2019
Website: http://www.feastwhitefish.com
Contact: Whitefish Chamber of Commerce
EMail: events@whitefishchamber.org
Fees/Admission: .
May 14    Feast WF ~ Grand Gala 2019

THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT FOR 2019! VISIT OUR WEBSITE: WWW.FEASTWHITEFISH.COM FOR RESTAURANT WEEK DINING MENUS.

Tuesday, May 14 it’s the Feast Grand Gala Dinner, this year hosted by the folks at Latitude 48 Bistro.  The Grand Gala is a one-of-a-kind dining experience with six top local chefs collaborating to present an amazing 6-course dinner, each course paired with award-winning wines from the West Coast and beyond!
     In addition to host Chef Melissa Mangold from Latitude 48, this year’s “team” includes Tim Good from the Last Chair Kitchen and Bar, Jeremy Grossman of Tupelo Grill/Abruzzo Italian Kitchen, Michael Cartwright of Cartwright Catering, Reeves Stanwood of Piggyback BBQ and Pastry Chef Molly Burns of Latitude 48!

 

First Course – Chef Reeves Stanwood – Piggyback Barbeque

Garlic Herb Shrimp topped with a Crab Campechana,
served with a Green Chili Corn Pudding

Paired With: Lucien Albrecht Cremant d’Alsace Brut Blanc d’ Blanc NV — Alsace, France

 

Second Course – Chef Tim Good – Last Chair Kitchen and Bar

Savory Strwberry Cream Puff with Whipped Triple Cream Brie,
Macerated Strawberries and Grilled Ramps

Paired with:  Ferrari Carano Rose of Sangiovese — Healdsburg, CA

 

Third Course – Chef Jeremy Grossman – Tupelo Grille/Abruzzo Italian Kitchen

Hand-made Tortellini stuffed with Goat Cheese, House-made Ricotta,
Mint and Chives, then dusted with Micro-planed Parmigiana Reggiano.

Paired with:  Jermann Pinot Grigio — Italy

 

Fourth Course – Chef Michael Cartwright — Cartwright Catering

Pan-seared Ora King Salmon with Cauliflower Velvet, Baby Aragula,
Pistachio Brown Butter and Crisp Heirloom Carrots

Paired with: Albert Bichot Bourgogne Rouge 2016 — Burgundy, France 

 

Fifth Course – Chef Melissa Mangold — Latitude 48

Guadalajara-style Birria de Res with Smoked Brisket,
Tamale Dumplings, Chicharrones and Traditional Garnishes

Paired with:  Ridge Paso Robles Zinfandel — Pase Robles, CA

 

Dessert – Chef Molly Burns — Latitude 48 Bistro

A Trio of Ice Creams:
Rhubarb Ice Cream with Strawberry Danish
Cereal Milk Ice Cream with Cornflake Crunch & Bruleed Banana
Charcoal Ice Cream with Candied Pineapple & Macadamia Spice Krispie

Paired with:  Vanderpump Cote du Provense Rose 2018 — Provence, France

 

WINE PAIRINGS PROVIDED BY GEORGE’S DISTRIBUTING AND FUN BEVERAGE
Date: May 14, 2019
Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Website: http://www.feastwhitefish.com
Location: Latitude 48 Bistro
147 Central Ave, Whitefish, MT 59937
Contact: Shannon Fremont-Smith, Event Coordinator ~ Whitefish Chamber of Commerce
EMail: events@whitefishchamber.org
Date/Time Details: May 14th, 2019 from 6pm until ...
Fees/Admission: $125/plate
May 16    Gone Fishin' at NXGEN
May's Whitefish Chamber of Commerce's Gone Fishin' is being hosted NXGEN.  Please come and enjoy complimentary refreshments & hor d'oeuvres and door prizes.  Free networking event.
Date: May 16, 2019
Time: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Location: 940 Spokane Avenue, Ste. 5, Whitefish, MT 59937
Map of NXGEN
 
Contact: Whitefish Chamber of Commerce
EMail: events@whitefishchamber.org
Date/Time Details: Thursday, May 16th, 2019, 5p.m.- 7p.m.
Fees/Admission: Free networking event
May 17    Cruisin' the Valley Craft Brewery Tour
Join us on our guided brewery tour and sample your way through Flathead Valley's craft beer scene. Arrive as a lone explorer or bring your favorite pack of goofballs along for the ride. Your tour includes transportation between 3 breweries, a behind-the-scenes look at a brewhouse, an overview of the brewing process, an education about different beer styles, and (the best part!) 4 delicious samples of liquid gold at EACH stop! 

We are passionate about craft beer, but we are also passionate about showcasing the people behind the beer and breweries that the Valley has to offer. We've partnered with all the local breweries and brewers to provide you an experience you won't get anywhere else. It's 3 - 4 hours of fun and hoppiness!

Custom/Private tours available 7 days a week. Please call or email for more details.

Public Tours: Friday - Sunday - $55 per person
Book online at www.BigSkyBrewsCruise.com or call 406.303.3559
Date: May 17, 2019
Time: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Website: https://bigskybrewscruise.com/
Location:

We start downstairs in the Greath Northern Brewery, 2 Central Ave., Whitefish, MT 59937
Contact: Please check out our website for more information and bookings
EMail: info@bigskybrewscruise.com
Date/Time Details: Fridays at 1:00pm
Saturdays & Sundays at 2:00pm
Fees/Admission: $55 per person
Must be 21 years or older to participate
May 17    Dodgy Mountain Men at the Remington
Dodgy Mountain Men playing live at the Remington Bar, May 17th
Date: May 17, 2019
Time: 9:00 PM - 11:55 PM
Website: http://remingtonbar.com
Location: Remington Bar 130 Central Ave Whitefish, MT 59937
Contact: Remington Bar 4068620017
EMail: emilyremingtonbar@gmail.com
Date/Time Details: May 17th, 2019 9:00 PM
May 18    Acutech open gallery and showroom
Acutech will be open every Saturday from 10am- 4pm. We have a wide array of products for your next project, whether your looking to build from the ground up, get ready for a remodel, or are needing ornamental metalwork, we are your one stop shop!
Date: May 18, 2019
Time: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Website: https://www.facebook.com/acutechworks/
Location: 3816 MT- HWY 40 Columbia Falls MT, 59912
Contact: 406-892-4030
EMail: niki@acutechworks.com
Date/Time Details: 4/13/2019 @ 10am-4pm
Sundays are Available by appointment, so please call 406-892-4030
Fees/Admission: No Fees or admission, come on in and we will help you with your design ideas and quotes
May 18    Cruisin' the Valley Craft Brewery Tour
Join us on our guided brewery tour and sample your way through Flathead Valley's craft beer scene. Arrive as a lone explorer or bring your favorite pack of goofballs along for the ride. Your tour includes transportation between 3 breweries, a behind-the-scenes look at a brewhouse, an overview of the brewing process, an education about different beer styles, and (the best part!) 4 delicious samples of liquid gold at EACH stop! 

We are passionate about craft beer, but we are also passionate about showcasing the people behind the beer and breweries that the Valley has to offer. We've partnered with all the local breweries and brewers to provide you an experience you won't get anywhere else. It's 3 - 4 hours of fun and hoppiness!

Custom/Private tours available 7 days a week. Please call or email for more details.

Public Tours: Friday - Sunday - $55 per person
Book online at www.BigSkyBrewsCruise.com or call 406.303.3559
Date: May 18, 2019
Time: 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Website: https://bigskybrewscruise.com/
Location:

We start downstairs in the Great Northern Brewery.  2 Central Ave., Whitefish, MT 59937
Contact: Please check out our website for more information and bookings
EMail: info@bigskybrewscruise.com
Date/Time Details: Fridays at 1:00pm
Saturdays & Sundays at 2:00pm
Fees/Admission: $55 per person
Must be 21 years or older to participate
May 18    Jameson and The Sordid Seeds at the Remington
Jameson and The Sordid Seeds live at the Remington Bar In Whitefish
Date: May 18, 2019
Time: 10:00 PM - 11:55 PM
Website: http://remingtonbar.com
Location: Remington Bar 130 Central Ave Whitefish, MT 59937
Contact: Remington Bar 4068620017
EMail: emilyremingtonmamas@gmail.com
Date/Time Details: May 18th, 2019 10:00 PM
May 19    Cruisin' the Valley Craft Brewery Tour
Join us on our guided brewery tour and sample your way through Flathead Valley's craft beer scene. Arrive as a lone explorer or bring your favorite pack of goofballs along for the ride. Your tour includes transportation between 3 breweries, a behind-the-scenes look at a brewhouse, an overview of the brewing process, an education about different beer styles, and (the best part!) 4 delicious samples of liquid gold at EACH stop! 

We are passionate about craft beer, but we are also passionate about showcasing the people behind the beer and breweries that the Valley has to offer. We've partnered with all the local breweries and brewers to provide you an experience you won't get anywhere else. It's 3 - 4 hours of fun and hoppiness!

Custom/Private tours available 7 days a week. Please call or email for more details.

Public Tours: Friday - Sunday - $55 per person
Book online at www.BigSkyBrewsCruise.com or call 406.303.3559
Date: May 19, 2019
Time: 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Website: https://bigskybrewscruise.com/
Location:

We start downstairs in the Great Northern Brewery.  2 Central Ave., Whitefish, MT 59937
Contact: Please check out our website for more information and bookings
EMail: info@bigskybrewscruise.com
Date/Time Details: Fridays at 1:00pm
Saturdays & Sundays at 2:00pm
Fees/Admission: $55 per person
Must be 21 years or older to participate
May 21    Northwest Montana Association of Realtors Charitable Foundation Foodbank Fundraiser
Realtors Care!

Foodbank Fundraiser!  Come Hungry!  All things "Bacon" Raffle basket.  This event will provide funds to area Foodbanks from Eureka, Flathead, Libby, and down to Ronan.  Purchase tickets at Desoto Grill in Kalispell or call the Board of Realtors  406-752-4316.
$35 per ticket which includes 1 free drink
Date: May 21, 2019
Time: 5:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Location: Desoto Grill
227 1st Street W
Kalispell
406-314-6095
Contact: Board of Realtors 406-752-4313
EMail: ncady@parksidefcu.com
Date/Time Details: May 21st
5pm to 7:30 pm
Fees/Admission: $35 per ticket, includes 1 free drink
May 23    One Year Celebration
We are celebrating our first birthday and all the people who helped make it happen but most importantly the success stories and the lives changed though chiropractic care!

Join us May 23rd from 5-7 for:

FREE ICE CREAM FROM SWEET PEAKS
KOMBUCHA FROM CANVAS KOMBUCHA
FINGER FOOD
A CHANCE TO WIN A KAYAK
BOUNCY HOUSE
SWAG
Date: May 23, 2019
Time: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Website: http://www.compasschirowf.com
Location: Compass Chiropractic 
704 E 13th Street
Whitefish MT
59937
Contact: Kailey Armor
EMail: info@compasschiropracticwhitefish.com
Date/Time Details: May 23rd from 5-7pm
 
Fees/Admission: Free Admission! 
May 24    The Hasslers at The Remington Bar
Date: May 24, 2019
Time: 9:00 PM - 11:55 PM
Website: http://remingtonbar.com
Location: Remington Bar 130 Central Ave Whitefish, MT 59937
Contact: Remington Bar 4068620017
EMail: emilyremingtonmamas@gmail.com
Date/Time Details: May 24th, 2019 9:00 PM
May 25    Frayday at The Shops at Station 8
We're so excited to announce this brand new event: Frayday! For those who don't know, Frasier is our beloved shop dog (although he prefers the title "Goodwill Ambassador"). He was adopted from All Hearts Rescue in Polson, Montana. So, to celebrate everyone's favorite greeter, we'll be partnering with All Hearts Rescue and KittyMOM's Rescue Organization to host an adoption fair and a pet food drive at the shop! Mark your calendars for Saturday, May 25th to help these amazing local organizations! Bring a pet food donation with you and receive a $10 off coupon for your next visit to Station 8! (purchase must be $10 or more) Saturday, May 25th 9:30am-5:30pm 38 Highway 2 East, Columbia Falls MT 59912 (406)892-1123
Date: May 25, 2019
Time: 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Website: http://www.station8antiques.com
Location: The Shops at Station 8 38 Highway 2 East Columbia Falls, MT 59912
Contact: Rachel Hopkins 4068921123
EMail: shopsatstation8@gmail.com
Date/Time Details: Saturday, May 25th 9:30am-5:30pm
Fees/Admission: n/a
May 25    Acutech open gallery and showroom
Acutech will be open every Saturday from 10am- 4pm. We have a wide array of products for your next project, whether your looking to build from the ground up, get ready for a remodel, or are needing ornamental metalwork, we are your one stop shop!
Date: May 25, 2019
Time: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Website: https://www.facebook.com/acutechworks/
Location: 3816 MT- HWY 40 Columbia Falls MT, 59912
Contact: 406-892-4030
EMail: niki@acutechworks.com
Date/Time Details: 4/13/2019 @ 10am-4pm
Sundays are Available by appointment, so please call 406-892-4030
Fees/Admission: No Fees or admission, come on in and we will help you with your design ideas and quotes
May 27    Memorial Day Parade 2019
Memorial Day Parade from Whitefish Middle School to Whitefish Cemetary via, Central and Second Street.
Date: May 27, 2019
Website: https://www.facebook.com/pg/vfwbarandgrill
EMail: kobrasc@hotmail.com
Date/Time Details: Monday, May 27th, 2019
Memorial Day
Parade Begins at 
Fees/Admission: VFW is paying for the permit.  All you have to do is call them to be added the their participant list. Fred Hamilton, Commander VFW Post 276, 406-862-4949.
May 27    Memorial Day Picnic @ the Wich Haus
Come celebrate Memorial Day at the Wich Haus! We will be serving house-made kielbasa and fried chicken sandwiches, along with our frozen custard. Enjoy lawn games out in our backyard and kick off the summer season right.
Date: May 27, 2019
Time: 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Website: http://www.thewichhaus.com
Location: 105 Wisconsin Ave. Whitefish, MT 59937
Contact: Ellie Heyman
EMail: ekpheyman@thewichhaus.com
Date/Time Details: Monday, May 27th 
12pm-5pm
Fees/Admission: Sandwich, Side, and Frozen Custard: $10
 
May 28    Whitefish Farmers Market
Enjoy the bounty of summer every Tuesday from 5:00 - 7:30 p.m. at the Whitefish Downtown Farmers Market where local farmers and craftsmen showcase their products at the North end of Central Avenue. Live music, prepared food, and the season's freshest products are featured.
Date: May 28, 2019
Time: 5:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Website: http://www.whitefishfarmersmarket.org
Location: North end of Central Avenue
Contact: 406-862-5272
EMail: info@whitefishfarmersmarket.org
Date/Time Details: Tuesdays from 5 PM to 7:30 PM
Fees/Admission: free admission
May 29    Fresco Market
Check out the all-new Fresco Market at Cypress Yard. Food Trucks, Spritz Life, Fine Art and Fun. Live music by The Woodstock Trio
Date: May 29, 2019
Time: 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Website: http://cypressyard.com
Location: 204 Wisconsin Ave, Whitefish, MT 59937
Contact: Morgan Cawdrey
EMail: morgan@cypressyard.com
Date/Time Details: Every Wednesday, May 29 to October 9 from 5-9pm
Fees/Admission: Free and open to the public
May 29    Wild Women Wednesday
Calling all you Wild Women to Stumptown Art Studio!  Stay up late while making cool stuff.  Bring your own art projects to work on or make something here.  Try glass fusing, make mosaics or paint your own pottery.  Door prizes and raffles will only add to the craziness.  Gather your gaggle of gals up and come have some fun.  Call or email now to reserve a table, you wild women you!
Date: May 29, 2019
Time: 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Website: http://stumptownartstudio.org
Location: Stumptown Art Studio
145 Central Avenue, Whitefish
Contact: Melanie Drown
EMail: info@stumptownartstudio.org
Date/Time Details: Last Wednesday of the month!
6:30 PM
May 31    Leif Christian & Ticket Sauce
Leif Christian and Ticket Sauce playing live at the Remington Bar in downtown Whitefish.
Date: May 31, 2019
Time: 10:00 PM - 11:55 PM
Website: http://remingtonbar.com
Location: Remington Bar 130 Central Ave Whitefish, MT 59937
Contact: Remington Bar (406)8620017
EMail: emilyremingtonmamas@gmail.com
Date/Time Details: May 31st, 2019 10:00 PM