Events for September 2019
Whitefish Chamber of Commerce
Sep 2    Averill Hospitality presents Low Country Boil at The Boat Club
Celebrate Labor Day at this traditional Low Country Boil! Enjoy a classic fish boil served lakeside in our outdoor pavilion featuring fresh crawdads, shrimp, Andouille sausage, corn and potatoes. ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT...WHILE IT LASTS!
Date: September 2, 2019
Time: 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Website: https://lodgeatwhitefishlake.com/discover/events/low-country-boil/lod88c23251fb41ae381
Location: 1380 Wisconsin Ave
Whitefish
Contact: 406.863.4000
EMail: info@lodgeatwhitefishlake.com
Date/Time Details: Monday, September 2nd, Noon - 2p
Fees/Admission: $25.00 at the door
Sep 2    Puppy Socialization Classes
Puppy Socialization Class. 6 week course including the American Kennel Club (AKC) Puppy S.T.A.R test at the end of the 6 weeks. A chance for your puppy to make friends, socialize, meet other people and be introduced to new situations. Basic obedience skills will be introduced as well.
Date: September 2, 2019
Time: 6:00 PM - 6:45 PM
Website: http://alldaydogadventures.com/
Location: Three Dog Ranch, 5395 US Highway 93 S, Whitefish MT
Contact: All Day Dog Adventures 406-407-4161 or info@alldaydogadventures.com Three Dog Ranch 3dogreservations@gmail.com
EMail: info@alldaydogadventures.com
Date/Time Details: Mondays beginning August 5, 2019 - September 9, 2019. 6:00pm
Fees/Admission: $120 for six week course
Sep 2    Averill Hospitality presents Live Music at The Boat Club Lounge featuring Kevin Van Dort
Join us for live music in The Boat Club, featuring live music with Kevin Van Dort!
Date: September 2, 2019
Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Website: http://www.lodgeatwhitefishlake.com
Location: 1380 Wisconsin Ave
Whitefish, MT 59937
Contact: 406.863.4040
EMail: info@lodgeatwhitefishlake.com
Date/Time Details: Monday, September 2nd, 6-9p
Sep 3    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: September 3, 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
Sep 4 - Sep 30    Great Northwest Oktoberfest ~ Hop Queen Candidate Form Available Now


Image result for hopThe Great Northwest Oktoberfest is all about winding down the busy summer season, blowing off some steam and having fun! We are looking for the kind of Hop Queen that embodies the qualities that the community of Whitefish has come to relish in its absolute relentless pursuit of fun.

What does the Hop Queen Do?
You are the face of Oktoberfest, promoting the event and Montana beer! You must be spontaneous, enjoy being on stage, fun, creative, outgoing, and lighthearted. It’s all about having fun and make memories with your guests in the Great Northwest Oktoberfest. You’ll also have the opportunity to be a part of 2020 Winter Carnival Parade and be invited to other notable personal appearance events during the year.
Hop Queen Requirements
  • Must be 21 years or older
  • Must be a lover all things “hoppy” – know your hops, beer, and Oktoberfest history
  • Be Available for the following Schedule:
    • Attend Preliminary Contest on October 2nd, 2019 at The Firebrand Hotel 6pm
    • Attend the Finals at Oktoberfest on October 3rd from 5pm – 11pm
    • Reign over the final two days of 2019 Oktoberfest, October 4th from 5pm-11pm and October 5th from 12noon – 11pm
    • Reign over the first weekend of 2020 Oktoberfest (Last Thursday of September through First Thursday of October), the Hop Queen competition, and the crowning of next year’s queen.
    • Ride the  2020 Winter Carnival Parade on the Whitefish Chamber of Commerce Float
 $500 cash sponsored by Great Northern Brewery & Whitefish Chamber
 Authentic German Dirndl sponsored by Whitefish Chamber of Commerce  Complimentary Food & Beverage at the Oktoberfest Events provided by the Whitefish Chamber
 Floral Hop Crown sponsored by Whitefish Chamber
 1 Comp Night Stay at The Firebrand sponsored by The Firebrand Hotel

2019 Hop Queen Competition Candidate Form- October 2 & 3
Don't miss Oktoberfest Weekend #1 - September 26th - 28th, 2019 and 
Oktoberfest Weekend #2 - October 3rd- 5th, 2019 at Smith Fields


 
Date: September 4, 2019
Website: http://www.whitefishoktoberfest.com/
Location: Submit your forms at the Whitefish Chamber of Commerce, 505 East Second Street, WF MT 
Contact: 406-862-3501
EMail: events@whitefishchamber.org
Date/Time Details: Candidate forms due by September 30th, 2019 at 5pm
Fees/Admission: Free Admission to the Hop Queen Qualifier at The Firebrand Hotel
Sep 4    Whitefish Lions Club
Whitefish Lions Club meets on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of every month at noon. Meetings are made up of business discussion and guest speakers. Guests are always welcome.
Date: September 4, 2019
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Location: Pin & Cue - Conference Room Lunch is available for purchase
Contact: Lion Gabe
EMail: gabehawman@gmail.com
Date/Time Details: 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of every month
Fees/Admission: Our Tail Twister is known to charge 25 cents when guests fail to answer trivia questions correctly
Sep 4    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: September 4, 2019
Time: 3:45 PM - 4:45 PM
Location: Stumptown Art Studio, 145 Central Ave. Whitefish
Contact: Aida
EMail: info@stumptownartstudio.org
Sep 4    Whitefish Back to School Bash
The 2019 Whitefish Back to School Bash will be happening Wednesday, September 4, from 4:30 - 7:30 pm on the Whitefish Middle School Lawn on Second Street between Spokane and Kalispell Avenues. This free event, hosted by the Whitefish Education Foundation, is an opportunity for Whitefish Students of all ages and their families to come celebrate the start of a new school year! School and community organizations, who provide programs for children, will be on hand to share information about the many exciting opportunities and activities available in our community for children and families. Food, drinks, a bounce house, climbing tower, and a chance to send a school celebrity into the Dunk Tank with be available. Come join the fun Wednesday!
Date: September 4, 2019
Time: 4:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Location: Whitefish Middle School Front Lawn
Contact: Lisa Calaway
EMail: lccutler@aol.com
Date/Time Details: Sept. 4, 2019 from 4:30-7:30
Fees/Admission: FREE to Families of Children all Ages
Sep 4    Fresco Market at Cypress Yard
Fresco Market at Cypress Yard - Live music, food truck vendors, and good vibes at this outdoor event! Open to everyone! See who is coming on the Facebook event!
Date: September 4, 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
Fees/Admission: Free
Sep 4    Averill Hospitality presents Live Music at The Boat Club Lounge featuring Tommy Edwards
Join us for live music in The Boat Club Lounge, featuring Tommy Edwards!
Date: September 4, 2019
Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Website: http://www.lodgeatwhitefishlake.com
Location: The Boat Club Lounge
1380 Wisconsin Ave
Whitefish
Contact: 406.863.4040
EMail: info@lodgeatwhitefishlake.com
Date/Time Details: Wednesday, Sept 4, 6-9p
Sep 4    Averill Hospitality presents Live Music at The Firebrand Lounge featuring Eric Alan
Join us for live music in The Firebrand Lounge, featuring Eric Alan!
Date: September 4, 2019
Time: 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Website: http://www.firebrandhotel.com
Location: The Firebrand Lounge
650 E Third Street
Whitefish
Contact: 406.863.1900
EMail: guestservices@firebrandhotel.com
Date/Time Details: Weds, Sept 4th, 7-10p
Sep 5    THURSDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL @ THE MOOSE.!!
THIS WEEK.!  The GREEN BAY PACKERS vs. The CHICAGO BEARS.!!  Bar opens at 5PM.  Game @ 6:20.!!There will be Brats for Green Bay fans and Polish Dogs for Chicago fans.!!  Contributions accepted.  Invite a friend and come on up for a Great Time.!!!
Date: September 5, 2019
Time: 5:00 PM - 11:55 PM
Location: Whitefish Moose Lodge, 230 W. 10th Street, Whitefish, MT  59937  (DUH, UP BEHIND THE CASTLE).!!
Contact: Call Tom 253-3161
EMail: tom@whitefishpottery.com
Date/Time Details: September 5th, 2019
Bar opens @ 5 PM
Game starts @ 6:20 PM
Fees/Admission: FREE
Sep 5    Gallery Nights Art Walk at Group B Galleries
Our upcoming Art Walk on September 5 will feature Max Marty, local Montana photographer! Come by to see his inspirational original prints! 
Group B Galleries will also be displaying prints at the PureWest Christie's International office at 492 E Second Street, right on the corner of Central and 2nd! See us there, then come down and see us at the Gallery!
Live music by Halladay Quist and as always, tasty libations and provisions provided by us! 
Date: September 5, 2019
Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Location: 220 E Second Street, Whitefish, MT
EMail: scottmcclelland@comcast.net
Date/Time Details: Thursday, September 5 / 6-9pm
Sep 5    Whitefish Gallery Nights Art Walk
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: September 5, 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
Sep 6 - Sep 7    WildFest
Montana Wilderness Association Friday, September 6 Join us at the Cedar Creek Lodge in Columbia Falls for an afternoon of program updates, a panel on the Whitefish Range Partnership, and an evening presentations by guest speakers Doug Chadwick and Vernon Finley. There will also be an all-day trail stewardship project in Jewel Basin. Saturday, September 7 Join us for a guided morning hike followed by an afternoon of family-friendly activities, music by Jameson and the Sordid Seeds, and tasty local food trucks at The Coop, just across the street from Cedar Creek Lodge. Enjoy presentations by Montana Wild Wings, the North Fork Preservation Association, and our very own Backcountry Bob Ronan, to name just a few.
Date: September 6, 2019
Time: 3:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Website: https://wildmontana.org/join-us/wildfest
Location: Cedar Creek Lodge, Columbia Falls (Friday) The Coop, Columbia Falls (Saturday)
Contact: Contact Courtney Wantink at (406)443-7350 ext 111
EMail: cwantink@wildmontana.org
Date/Time Details: Friday, September 6th 3:00-9:00 pm Saturday, September 7th 3:00-9:00 pm
Fees/Admission: Event is free and open to the public- hikes and stewardship project must be signed up for ahead of the event.
Sep 6    Music out Front at the Great Northern Resort
Join us on our front porch for live music, freshly grilled dinners, local beers on tap and Montana - based distilleries with tastings!
Date: September 6, 2019
Time: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Website: http://www.greatnorthernresort.com
Location: 12127 Hwy 2 E
West Glacier, MT
59936
EMail: cathi@greatnorthernresort.com
Sep 6    Spirit of Whitefish
The Rotary Club of Whitefish presents the Spirit of Whitefish award honoring two local residents, Jerrie and Ray Boksich for their decades of community service. Delicious appetizers, a no-host bar and excellent silent auction items along with heavy doses of frivolity, make the night a special one indeed. Tickets are $50 per person and available at the Whitefish Chamber of Commerce office or call Joe Basirico @ 253-2278.
Date: September 6, 2019
Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Location: O'Shaughnessy Center
Contact: Joe Basirico @ 253-2278
EMail: jbasirico@gmail.com
Date/Time Details: Friday September 6, at 6:00PM.
Fees/Admission: $50 per person.
Sep 7    Dennis Johnson - Live Demonstration of Intaglio Printmaking & Artist Reception at Frame of Reference
Join master printmaker, graphic designer, and painter Dennis Johnson for a live demonstration of intaglio printmaking and a talk on the four main processes of printmaking - intaglio, relief, lithography, and serigraphy. Complimentary continental breakfast included.

This event is free of charge and includes a complimentary continental breakfast. Please call or email to reserve your space.
 

Dennis Johnson has an MFA degree in Printmaking from the University of South Florida, Tampa Florida. Dennis has conducted workshops at Palm Springs Art Museum, Riverside Art Museum, Stumptown Art Studio in Whitefish MT, and Sunnylands in Palm Desert. Dennis has exhibited nationally, most notably in California and Montana, as well as internationally, and has won numerous awards in juried exhibitions.

Date: September 7, 2019
Time: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Website: https://frameref.com
Location: Frame of Reference Fine Art
235 Central Ave.,
Whitefish, MT  59937
Contact: Elizabeth Vandeberg or Gretchen von Rochow
EMail: info@frameref.com
Date/Time Details: Saturday, September 7, 2019
10 am - 11 am
Fees/Admission: Event is free but please R.S.V.P. for reservation.  Continental breakfast included.

Click here to R.S.V.P. online. 
Sep 7    Averill Hospitality presents Live Music at The Boat Club Lounge featuring John Dunnigan
Be entertained by local legend John Dunnigan in the Boat Club. If Jimmy Buffett, James Taylor and John Prine were joined together in some bizarre musical cloning experiment, the outcome would be John Dunnigan. This "offbeat" musician and entertainer took the backroads to Montana over three decades ago and never left (he's no fool). His original, often hilarious songs make you think, laugh, sing along and raise your glass in a toast to life. In short, he can put a smile on your face.
Date: September 7, 2019
Time: 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Website: http://www.lodgeatwhitefishlake.com
Location: The Boat Club Lounge
1380 Wisconsin Ave
Whitefish
Contact: 406.863.4040
EMail: info@lodgeatwhitefishlake.com
Date/Time Details: Saturday, Sept 7th, 7-10p
Sep 7    Averill Hospitality presents Live Music at The Firebrand Lounge featuring Halladay Quist
Join us for live music in The Firebrand Lounge, featuring Halladay Quist!
Date: September 7, 2019
Time: 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Website: http://www.firebrandhotel.com
Location: The Firebrand Lounge
650 East Third Street
Whitefish
Contact: 406.863.1900
EMail: guestservices@firebrandhotel.com
Date/Time Details: Saturday, September 7th, 7-10p
Sep 9    Averill Hospitality presents Live Music at The Boat Club Lounge featuring Halladay Quist
Join us for live music in The Boat Club Lounge, featuring Halladay Quist!
Date: September 9, 2019
Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Website: http://www.lodgeatwhitefishlake.com
Location: The Boat Club Lounge
1380 Wisconsin Ave
Whitefish
Contact: 406.863.4000
EMail: info@lodgeatwhitefishlake.com
Date/Time Details: Monday, September 9th, 6-9p
Sep 10    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: September 10, 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
Sep 11    Fresco Market at Cypress Yard
Fresco Market at Cypress Yard - Live music, food truck vendors, and good vibes at this outdoor event! Open to everyone! See who is coming on the Facebook event!
Date: September 11, 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
Fees/Admission: Free
Sep 11    Averill Hospitality presents Live Music at The Firebrand Lounge featuring Eric Alan
Join us for live music in The Firebrand Lounge, featuring Eric Alan!
Date: September 11, 2019
Time: 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Website: http://www.firebrandhotel.com
Location: The Firebrand Lounge
650 E Third Street
Whitefish
Contact: 406.863.1900
EMail: guestservices@firebrandhotel.com
Date/Time Details: Weds, Sept 11th, 7-10p
Sep 13    FVCC Fall Concert Series
FVCC Welcomes Guest Artists: Cowboy Country and the Gold Dust Girls. This concert is free and open to the public.
Date: September 13, 2019
Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Location: FVCC Arts & Technology building Room 139 777 Grandview Dr, Kalispell, MT 59901
Contact: Contact Nicole Sanford (406)756-4813
EMail: nsanford@fvcc.edu
Date/Time Details: September 13th 7:00PM - 9:00PM
Fees/Admission: Free
Sep 13    Averill Hospitality presents Live Music at The Boat Club Lounge featuring Tommy Edwards
Join us for live music in The Boat Club Lounge, featuring Tommy Edwards!
Date: September 13, 2019
Time: 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Website: http://www.lodgeatwhitefishlake.com
Location: The Boat Club Lounge
1380 Wisconsin Ave
Whitefish
Contact: 406.863.4040
EMail: info@lodgeatwhitefishlake.com
Date/Time Details: Friday, September 13th, 7-10p
Sep 14 - Sep 15    Flathead River Writers Conference
Learn writing and marketing skills from publishing business experts at the 29th annual writers conference sponsored by Authors of the Flathead. This group of writers helping writers presents two days of guest speakers including a NY agent and editor, and bestselling authors in varied genres. Learn how to write a blockbuster, get published, promote yourself and your books from the experts. This is an intimate conference limited to 100 attendees. Register online at the website.
Date: September 14, 2019
Time: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Website: http://www.authorsoftheflathead.org
Location: Flathead Valley Community College, Arts & Technology Building, 777 Grandview Drive, Kalispell, MT.
Contact: www.authorsoftheflathead.org
EMail: bettykuffel@gmail.com
Date/Time Details: September 14 & 15, 8:00 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Fees/Admission: $160 for both days, $90 for one day, lunch included
Sep 14    DREAM Adaptive Golf Scramble
Tee up for the annual Dream Adaptive Recreation Golf Scramble from 8:30 am to 4 pm Saturday, September 14 at Village Greens Golf Course, Kalispell. Event includes a light breakfast from Fidelity National Title, an 18-hole course, games, hole in one opportunity, lunch from Village Greens, complimentary beer from Tamarack Brewing, Drink cart by Alliance Title, raffles and door prizes. Teams of 4 cost $400, hole sponsors are $100 each, and event sponsors are $1000 (includes team, Dream golf shirts & one hole recognition, a $700 value). Contact Naomi at nmorrison@dreamadaptive.org. Online registration: https://www.dreamadaptive.org/golf/
Date: September 14, 2019
Time: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Website: https://www.dreamadaptive.org/golf/
Location: Village Greens, Kalispell
Contact: Naomi Morrison
EMail: nmorrison@dreamadaptive.org
Date/Time Details: Sept 14 from 8 am to 4 pm
Fees/Admission: $400 for teams of 4 ($100 for individuals) $100 for Hole Sponsor $1,000 for Event Sponsor (includes team of 4, Dream golf shirts, one hole recognition and event promotions = $700 value)
Sep 14    Averill Hospitality presents Live Music at The Boat Club Lounge featuring John Dunnigan
Be entertained by local legend John Dunnigan in the Boat Club. If Jimmy Buffett, James Taylor and John Prine were joined together in some bizarre musical cloning experiment, the outcome would be John Dunnigan. This "offbeat" musician and entertainer took the backroads to Montana over three decades ago and never left (he's no fool). His original, often hilarious songs make you think, laugh, sing along and raise your glass in a toast to life. In short, he can put a smile on your face.
Date: September 14, 2019
Time: 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Website: http://www.lodgeatwhitefishlake.com
Location: The Boat Club Lounge
1380 Wisconsin Ave
Whitefish
Contact: 406.863.4040
EMail: info@lodgeatwhitefishlake.com
Date/Time Details: Saturday, Sept 14th, 7-10p
Sep 16    Averill Hospitality presents Live Music at The Boat Club Lounge featuring Kevin Van Dort
Join us for live music in The Boat Club, featuring live music with Kevin Van Dort!
Date: September 16, 2019
Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Website: http://www.lodgeatwhitefishlake.com
Location: 1380 Wisconsin Ave
Whitefish, MT 59937
Contact: 406.863.4040
EMail: info@lodgeatwhitefishlake.com
Date/Time Details: Monday, September 16th, 6-9p
Sep 17    Staffing Summit
Sept. 17 at 9 a.m., at Grouse Mountain Lodge
'Summit' set to discuss summer staffing

     Staffing-up for the peak summer season has always been a challenge for Whitefish businesses, and never more so than in the Summer of 2019.  
 
     Popular local restaurants had to shut their doors because they couldn't find (or hold onto) workers; shops and hotels ran with skeleton staffs and curtailed services; business owners and managers were pressed into service to change beds, run cash registers and do the "heavy lifting;" and competition for entry-level workers has pushed starting wages as high as $15 an hour.
 
     So ... what's the answer?  That's what we'll focus on at the Chamber's first-ever Summer Staffing Summit on Sept. 17 at the Grouse Mountain Lodge, when we bring employers large-and-small together to share what's worked -- and what hasn't -- in their efforts to deal with the ever-worsening worker shortage.
 
     HR directors from Whitefish Mountain Resort, Glacier Restaurant Group and Pursuit (formerly Glacier Park Inc.) will talk about how their organizations have tackled the problem, as will representatives from the Montana Job Service and a host of local small businesses.
 
     The Sept. 17 event runs from 9-11 a.m. at the Grouse Mountain Lodge, and is free to members of the Whitefish business community.
Date: September 17, 2019
Time: 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Contact: Shannon Fremont-Smith
EMail: events@whitefishchamber.org
Sep 17    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: September 17, 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
Sep 18    Whitefish Lions Club
Whitefish Lions Club meets on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of every month at noon. Meetings are made up of business discussion and guest speakers. Guests are always welcome.
Date: September 18, 2019
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Location: Pin & Cue - Conference Room Lunch is available for purchase
Contact: Lion Gabe
EMail: gabehawman@gmail.com
Date/Time Details: Noon on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of every month
Fees/Admission: Our Tail Twister is known to charge 25 cents when guests fail to answer trivia questions correctly
Sep 18    Fresco Market at Cypress Yard
Fresco Market at Cypress Yard - Live music, food truck vendors, and good vibes at this outdoor event! Open to everyone! See who is coming on the Facebook event!
Date: September 18, 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
Fees/Admission: Free
Sep 18    Averill Hospitality presents Live Music at The Firebrand Lounge featuring Eric Alan
Join us for live music in The Firebrand Lounge, featuring Eric Alan!
Date: September 18, 2019
Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Website: http://www.firebrandhotel.com
Location: The Firebrand Lounge
650 E Third Street
Whitefish
Contact: 406.863.1900
EMail: guestservices@firebrandhotel.com
Date/Time Details: Weds, Sept 18th, 6-9p
Sep 19    Gone Fishin' at Big Mountain Trailhead with Whitefish Mountain Resort and Whitefish Legacy Partners
Join us on Thursday, September 19th from 5-7pm at Big Mountain Trailhead for our monthly Gone Fishin' after hours mixer.  Featuring appetizers, adult libations, B2B networking, and door prizes!
Date: September 19, 2019
Time: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Location:
Google Map to Trailhead
 
Contact: Shannon Fremont-Smith
EMail: events@whitefishchamber.org
Date/Time Details: Thursday, September 19th, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Fees/Admission: Free B2B networking event                    
Sep 20 - Sep 22    Glacier Two Medicine Alliance Fall Annual Fall Gathering at Summit Mountain Lodge
The Glacier Two Medicine Alliance holds its fall gathering at Summit Mountain Lodge in East Glacier. This is a special educational event with experts discussing important topics such as Grizzly Bear Recovery, Bison reintroduction, Forest Planning and Environmental impacts of oil and gas along the border of Glacier National Park. Its a special weekend event with wildlife experts, wildlife photographers, a live auction, live music, local hikes and wonderful food catered by Glaciers Top rated steakhouse " Summit Mountain Lodge". There are still some cabins for rent at Summit Mountain Lodge for this special weekend, space is limited. Please contact Donna for questions and how to participate 406-338-2157
Date: September 20, 2019
Time: 12:00 PM - 12:00 PM
Website: https://www.glaciertwomedicine.org
Location: Summit Mountain Lodge and Steakhouse 16900 Hwy 2 west Marias , mile marker 197 East Glacier Park
Contact: Please contact : Glacier Two Medicine Alliance, Donna- 406-338-2157
EMail: peter@glaciertwomedicine.org
Date/Time Details: September 20th, guest speaker Rick Yates -Wolverine Biologist at East Glacier Park Lodge September 21st, full day of events, lunch, silent and live auctions, live music by John Floridis/ Ed Stalling in the evening and catered by Glaciers Top rated Steakhouse "Summit Mountain Lodge"
Fees/Admission: Recommended donation of $40 for entire event, Please contact Donna regarding cabins and how to participate in this incredible event!
Sep 20    Averill Hospitality presents Live Music at The Boat Club Lounge featuring John Floridis
Join us for live music in The Boat Club Lounge, featuring John Floridis!
Date: September 20, 2019
Time: 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Website: http://www.lodgeatwhitefishlake.com
Location: The Boat Club Lounge
1380 Wisconsin Ave
Whitefish
Contact: 406.863.4040
EMail: info@lodgeatwhitefishlake.com
Date/Time Details: Friday, September 20th, 7-10p   
Sep 21    Averill Hospitality presents Live Music at The Firebrand Lounge featuring Mike Murray
Join us for live music in The Firebrand Lounge, featuring Mike Murray!
Date: September 21, 2019
Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Website: http://www.firebrandhotel.com
Location: The Firebrand Lounge
650 East Third Street
Whitefish
Contact: 406.863.1900
EMail: guestservices@firebrandhotel.com
Date/Time Details: Saturday, September 21st, 6-9p
Sep 21    Averill Hospitality presents Live Music at The Boat Club Lounge featuring John Dunnigan
Be entertained by local legend John Dunnigan in the Boat Club. If Jimmy Buffett, James Taylor and John Prine were joined together in some bizarre musical cloning experiment, the outcome would be John Dunnigan. This "offbeat" musician and entertainer took the backroads to Montana over three decades ago and never left (he's no fool). His original, often hilarious songs make you think, laugh, sing along and raise your glass in a toast to life. In short, he can put a smile on your face.
Date: September 21, 2019
Time: 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Website: http://www.lodgeatwhitefishlake.com
Location: The Boat Club Lounge
1380 Wisconsin Ave
Whitefish
Contact: 406.863.4040
EMail: info@lodgeatwhitefishlake.com
Date/Time Details: Saturday, Sept 21st, 7-10p
Sep 23    Averill Hospitality presents Live Music at The Boat Club Lounge featuring Halladay Quist
Join us for live music in The Boat Club Lounge, featuring Halladay Quist!
Date: September 23, 2019
Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Website: http://www.lodgeatwhitefishlake.com
Location: The Boat Club Lounge
1380 Wisconsin Ave
Whitefish
Contact: 406.863.4000
EMail: info@lodgeatwhitefishlake.com
Date/Time Details: Monday, September 23rd, 6-9p
Sep 23    Monday Night Football at Logan's Bar & Grill
Monday Night Football is BACK!

Join us at Logan's Bar and Grill (located inside Grouse Mountain Lodge) every Monday night through December 23rd for cheap wings and great drink specials.

Game schedule:

9/9: Houston Texans at New Orleans Saints, Denver Broncos at The Oakland Raiders

9/16: Cleveland Browns at New York Jets

9/23: Chicago Bears at Washington Redskins

9/30: Cincinnati Bengals at Pittsburgh Steelers

10/7: Cleveland Browns at San Francisco 49ers

10/14: Detroit Lions at Green Bay Packers

10/21: New England Patriots at New York Jets

10/28: Miami Dolphins at Pittsburgh Steelers

11/4: Dallas Cowboys at New York Giants

11/11: Seattle Seahawks at San Francisco 49ers

11/18: The Kansas City Chiefs at Los Angeles Chargers

11/25: Baltimore Ravens at Los Angeles Rams

12/2: Minnesota Vikings at Seattle Seahawks

12/9: New York Giants at Philadelphia Eagles

12/16: Indianapolis Colts at New Orleans Saints

12/23: Green Bay Packers at Minnesota Vikings

We'll see you at kickoff!
Date: September 23, 2019
Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Location: 2 Fairway Drive
Whitefish, MT
59937
EMail: info@glacierparkcollection.com
Date/Time Details: Every Monday night, 9/9/19 - 12/23/19
Sep 23    First Among Equals: The U.S., China and 21st Century Leadership
Flathead Valley Community College invites the community to the 2019 Mansfield Lecture on Monday, Sept. 23, featuring University of Montana Professor of Political Science Dr. Karen Ruth Adams. Free and open to the public, the lecture will begin at 7 p.m. in the Arts and Technology Building on the Kalispell campus.
Date: September 23, 2019
Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Website: http://www.fvcc.edu/mansfield
Location: FVCC Arts & Technology Building, 139
Contact: Gerda Reeb
EMail: greeb@fvcc.edu
Date/Time Details: September 23, 2019/7 p.m.
Fees/Admission: Free
Sep 24    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: September 24, 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
Sep 24    Averill Hospitality presents Southern Flare Pairing Dinner at The Firebrand
Enjoy a multi-course southern style feast created by Chef Stephen Schiller perfectly
paired with handcrafted cocktails from Spotted Bear Spirits.
FIRST COURSE
Pork Gumbo, Andouille Sausage, Peppers,
White Rice paired with a “Ginger Cactus”
made with Spotted Bear Agave
SECOND COURSE
Georgia Cracker Salad, Tomatoes, Parsley,
Mayo, Hardboiled Egg, Saltines
paired with a “Verde Bubbles”
made with Spotted Bear Lemoncello
THIRD COURSE
Cajun Grilled Flank Steak, Succotash,
Sauce Picante paired with a “Savortini”
made with Spotted Bear Vodka
FOURTH COURSE
Beignets, Powdered Sugar, Spiced Chocolate
Drizzle paired with a “Spiced Chocolate Coffee”
made with Spotted Bear Coffee Liqueur
Date: September 24, 2019
Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Website: https://firebrandhotel.com/discover/events/monthly-pairing-dinner/avee770e69fcbe409980
Location: 650 EAST THIRD STREET / WHITEFISH, MT
Contact: 406.863.1919
EMail: guestservices@firebrandhotel.com
Date/Time Details: TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24th / 6p
Fees/Admission: $65 PER PERSON / RSVP BY SEPT 23RD / 406.863.1919
Sep 25    Fresco Market at Cypress Yard
Fresco Market at Cypress Yard - Live music, food truck vendors, and good vibes at this outdoor event! Open to everyone! See who is coming on the Facebook event!
Date: September 25, 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
Fees/Admission: Free
Sep 25    Averill Hospitality presents Live Music at The Firebrand Lounge featuring Eric Alan
Join us for live music in The Firebrand Lounge, featuring Eric Alan!
Date: September 25, 2019
Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Website: http://www.firebrandhotel.com
Location: The Firebrand Lounge
650 E Third Street
Whitefish
Contact: 406.863.1900
EMail: guestservices@firebrandhotel.com
Date/Time Details: Weds, Sept 25th, 6-9p
Sep 25    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: September 25, 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
Sep 26    Mann Mortgage Open House!
Come check out our NEW OFFICE September 26th from 4-7pm
Enjoy Indah Sushi, signature cocktails from Whistling Andy & other beverages!
307 Spokane Ave, Suite 103, Whitefish MT 
Date: September 26, 2019
Time: 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
EMail: 02whitefish@mannmortgage.com
Sep 26    Great Northwest Oktoberfest - 10th Annual ~ 2 weekend event
For a FULL schedule of events: www.whitefishoktoberfest.com

Weekend #1 of 2
 

Featuring live music by The Europa Band

Thursday, Sept 26th 5pm -11pm:  Local's Night (Flathead residents FREE with ID!)
 
Friday, Sept 27th 5-11pm

Saturday, Sept 28th 12n-11pm:  Family Day (Family friendly activities from 12n-4pm)

Don't miss Oktoberfest Weekend #2 - October 3rd-5th, 2019

2019 Dates, Times & Location

 

First Weekend: 
Thursday, September 26:  5 pm to 11 pm
Friday, September 27: 5 pm to 11 pm
Saturday, September 28: 12 noon to 11 pm

Second Weekend:
Wednesday, October 2:  6 pm. to 8 p.m. (at the Firebrand Hotel)
Thursday, October 3: 5 pm to 11 pm
Friday, October 4: 5 pm to 11 pm
Saturday, October 5: 12 noon to 11 pm 

The 10th Annual Great Northwest Oktoberfest takes place under the "Oktoberfest Bigtop" at Smith Fields, just east of North Valley Hospital, Whitefish, Montana.  


Admission

Admission is just $5 per day.  Kids under 12 (accompanied by a parent) are free.
Thursday, Sept 26th is "Locals Night" - if you bring an ID that shows you are a Flathead Valley resident you get in FREE!
Saturday, October 5th is "Senior's Day" - Oktoberfest goers 60 yrs old and better get in FREE until 5 pm! 

So what do you get for your 5 bucks?  You get all-day access into the Oktoberfest Bigtop where you can purchase all kinds of German beer, food and souvenirs as well as access to our beer garden. Plus, you'll be entertained by great German music & you can chicken dance your lederhosen off!  You also get to watch some of the craziest contests around like log sawing, keg throwing, stein holding & waitress races.  


Contests & Activities

 

Oktoberfest is chalk full of fun contests & activities on both weekends!  

Contests:
There are tons of crazy contests to participate in or to just watch from the sidelines cheering your favorite contestant on to victory!  We'll have:

  • Keg hurling

  • Stein holding (Mens' & Womens')

  • Log sawing (Mens' & Womens')

  • Kid's Chicken Dance Contests [Sat. Sept. 28 & Oct 5 at 2:45pm]

The above contests have no entry fee, and participants can sign up 1/2 hour before each contest at the table to the right of the Oktoberfest stage. (No sign up necessary for the Chicken Dance Contest.)

Special Competitions:

2019 Hop Queen Competition and Crowning - October 2 & 3
Join us at the Firebrand Hotel on Wednesday Oct. 2 from 6-8 p.m. for the "Hop Queen Qualifier," meet the Hop Queen candidates and enjoy music by the Western Senators.  Then be under the bigtop at Smith Fields on Thursday Oct. 3rd, and see who gets crowned!  
 


General (but important!) Info

 

Leave Fido at home: Sorry, no pets allowed in the Oktoberfest Bigtop or Beer Garden.
Parking: Due to parking availability (& to save gas!) we recommend carpooling to Oktoberfest.  
ATM:  There will be an ATM machine available on the premises to Oktoberfest-goers.

Date: September 26, 2019
Time: 5:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Website: http://www.whitefishoktoberfest.com/
Location: SMITH FIELDS! 
Yes, you read that correctly.  This year's Oktoberfest will be at Smith Fields - Just a short walk away.

 
Contact: 406-862-3501
EMail: events@whitefishchamber.org
Date/Time Details:
Weekend #1 of 2
 

Featuring live music by The Europa Band

Thursday, Sept 28th 5pm -11pm:  Local's Night (Flathead residents FREE with ID!)
 
Friday, Sept 29th 5-11pm

Saturday, Sept 30th 12n-11pm:  Family Day (Family friendly activities from 12n-4pm)
Fees/Admission:
$5.00
Sep 26 - Oct 5    FVCC Theatre Presents "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof"
FVCC Theatre will open the 2019-2020 season with the modern classic by Tennessee Williams, “Cat on a Hot Tin Roof.” Supposedly Williams’ favorite play, “Cat on a Hot Tin Roof” won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama in 1955 and the Tony Award in 1956, 1975, 1990 and 2004. FVCC’s production will run September 26, 27, 28 and October 3, 4, and 5 with 7 p.m. performances. “’Cat on a Hot Tin Roof’ embraces so much of the human experience, both good and bad: social mores, greed, superficiality, mendacity, decay, sexual desire, repression and death,” FVCC Speech and Theatre Arts Professor Joe Legate said. “But the underlying themes of truth and love keep this play universal. These two powerful forces keep the play unswervingly headed toward an exceptionally satisfying conclusion.” Due to strong language and adult themes, “Cat on a Hot Tin Roof” is recommended for mature audiences. Tickets are available online at www.fvcc.edu, at the FVCC Bookstore and at the FVCC Theatre Box Office before each performance. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.fvcc.edu/theatre.
Date: September 26, 2019
Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Website: http://www.fvcc.edu
Location: FVCC Black Box Theatre 777 Grandview Dr, Kalispell, MT 59901
Contact: Joe Legate (406)756-3906
EMail: jlegate@fvcc.edu
Date/Time Details: FVCC’s production will run September 26, 27, 28 and October 3, 4, and 5 with 7 p.m. performances.
Fees/Admission: $10 General Admisson; $7 Seniors & Veterans; $5 Students
Sep 27    2019 Whitefish High School Parade
2019 Annual Homecoming Green and Gold Parade

Whitefish High School announces dates for 2019 Homecoming Activities.

Student and Community Groups Encouraged to Submit Parade Entries & Decorate Businesses to support WHS.

 

Whitefish High School will be celebrating homecoming activities the week of September 23-28. Sporting events, dress up days, lunchtime activities, spirit assembly, parade, Booster Club barbecue, and dance will promote Bulldog pride with our students and community. Check out the Whitefish High School website for specific activity start times. Get involved and start planning now for the homecoming parade and business window decorating.  Let’s rally as a community and support our Bulldogs. 

 

The homecoming parade will be held on September 27 at 2:30pm and is open to everyone. Advertise your business, organization or school group and support the Bulldogs at the same time. Please visit the high school website for a link to the parade route, guidelines and entry forms, or stop by the main office and pick up a packet. If you have any other questions, please contact the Whitefish High School Main office at (406) 862-8600, email Jenny St. Onge at stongej@whitefishschools.org, contact Kelliann Blackburn at 862-8600 ext. 444,   blackburnk@whitefishschools.org or Damian Estrada at 862-8600 ext.413, estrada@whitefishschool.org

 

Businesses are also being challenged to get involved through window decorating.

Our goal is to see windows decked in green and gold, and marquees filled with messages in  support of our Bulldogs. Any further questions can also be directed to Kelliann Blackburn at 862-8600 ext. 444,  blackburnk@whitefishschools.org or Damian Estrada at 862-8600 ext.413, estrada@whitefishschool.org

 

        Start planning now to get involved.  Let’s cover our town in green and gold, and then celebrate our Bulldogs with a parade.

 

Go Bulldogs!

 
Date: September 27, 2019
Time: 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Location: Whitefish High School and Downtown Whitefish
Contact: estradad@whitefishschools.org
EMail: estradad@whitefishschools.org
Date/Time Details: 9.27.19 @ 2:30pm
Fees/Admission: No Fees

 2019 Homecoming Parade Information and Map.pdf


 
Sep 27    Great Northwest Oktoberfest - 10th Annual ~ 2 weekend event
For a FULL schedule of events: www.whitefishoktoberfest.com

Weekend #1 of 2
 

Featuring live music by The Europa Band

Thursday, Sept 26th 5pm -11pm:  Local's Night (Flathead residents FREE with ID!)
 
Friday, Sept 27th 5-11pm

Saturday, Sept 28th 12n-11pm:  Family Day (Family friendly activities from 12n-4pm)

Don't miss Oktoberfest Weekend #2 - October 3rd-5th, 2019

2019 Dates, Times & Location

 

First Weekend: 
Thursday, September 26:  5 pm to 11 pm
Friday, September 27: 5 pm to 11 pm
Saturday, September 28: 12 noon to 11 pm

Second Weekend:
Wednesday, October 2:  6 pm. to 8 p.m. (at the Firebrand Hotel)
Thursday, October 3: 5 pm to 11 pm
Friday, October 4: 5 pm to 11 pm
Saturday, October 5: 12 noon to 11 pm 

The 10th Annual Great Northwest Oktoberfest takes place under the "Oktoberfest Bigtop" at Smith Fields, just east of North Valley Hospital, Whitefish, Montana.  


Admission

Admission is just $5 per day.  Kids under 12 (accompanied by a parent) are free.
Thursday, Sept 26th is "Locals Night" - if you bring an ID that shows you are a Flathead Valley resident you get in FREE!
Saturday, October 5th is "Senior's Day" - Oktoberfest goers 60 yrs old and better get in FREE until 5 pm! 

So what do you get for your 5 bucks?  You get all-day access into the Oktoberfest Bigtop where you can purchase all kinds of German beer, food and souvenirs as well as access to our beer garden. Plus, you'll be entertained by great German music & you can chicken dance your lederhosen off!  You also get to watch some of the craziest contests around like log sawing, keg throwing, stein holding & waitress races.  


Contests & Activities

 

Oktoberfest is chalk full of fun contests & activities on both weekends!  

Contests:
There are tons of crazy contests to participate in or to just watch from the sidelines cheering your favorite contestant on to victory!  We'll have:

  • Keg hurling

  • Stein holding (Mens' & Womens')

  • Log sawing (Mens' & Womens')

  • Kid's Chicken Dance Contests [Sat. Sept. 28 & Oct 5 at 2:45pm]

The above contests have no entry fee, and participants can sign up 1/2 hour before each contest at the table to the right of the Oktoberfest stage. (No sign up necessary for the Chicken Dance Contest.)

Special Competitions:

2019 Hop Queen Competition and Crowning - October 2 & 3
Join us at the Firebrand Hotel on Wednesday Oct. 2 from 6-8 p.m. for the "Hop Queen Qualifier," meet the Hop Queen candidates and enjoy music by the Western Senators.  Then be under the bigtop at Smith Fields on Thursday Oct. 3rd, and see who gets crowned!  
 


General (but important!) Info

 

Leave Fido at home: Sorry, no pets allowed in the Oktoberfest Bigtop or Beer Garden.
Parking: Due to parking availability (& to save gas!) we recommend carpooling to Oktoberfest.  
ATM:  There will be an ATM machine available on the premises to Oktoberfest-goers.

Date: September 27, 2019
Time: 5:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Website: http://www.whitefishoktoberfest.com/
Location: SMITH FIELDS! 
Yes, you read that correctly.  This year's Oktoberfest will be at Smith Fields - Just a short walk away.

 
Contact: 406-862-3501
EMail: events@whitefishchamber.org
Date/Time Details:
Weekend #1 of 2
 

Featuring live music by The Europa Band

Thursday, Sept 28th 5pm -11pm:  Local's Night (Flathead residents FREE with ID!)
 
Friday, Sept 29th 5-11pm

Saturday, Sept 30th 12n-11pm:  Family Day (Family friendly activities from 12n-4pm)
Fees/Admission:
$5.00
Sep 27    FVCC Fall Concert Series
Wai & Friends Faculty Concert
Date: September 27, 2019
Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Location: FVCC Arts and Technology Building Rm 139 777 Grandview Dr, Kalispell, MT 59901
Contact: Nicole Sanford (406)756-4813
EMail: nsanford@fvcc.edu
Fees/Admission: Free and open to the public
Sep 28    Great Northwest Oktoberfest - 10th Annual ~ 2 weekend event
For a FULL schedule of events: www.whitefishoktoberfest.com

Weekend #1 of 2
 

Featuring live music by The Europa Band

Thursday, Sept 26th 5pm -11pm:  Local's Night (Flathead residents FREE with ID!)
 
Friday, Sept 27th 5-11pm

Saturday, Sept 28th 12n-11pm:  Family Day (Family friendly activities from 12n-4pm)

Don't miss Oktoberfest Weekend #2 - October 3rd-5th, 2019

2019 Dates, Times & Location

 

First Weekend: 
Thursday, September 26:  5 pm to 11 pm
Friday, September 27: 5 pm to 11 pm
Saturday, September 28: 12 noon to 11 pm

Second Weekend:
Wednesday, October 2:  6 pm. to 8 p.m. (at the Firebrand Hotel)
Thursday, October 3: 5 pm to 11 pm
Friday, October 4: 5 pm to 11 pm
Saturday, October 5: 12 noon to 11 pm 

The 10th Annual Great Northwest Oktoberfest takes place under the "Oktoberfest Bigtop" at Smith Fields, just east of North Valley Hospital, Whitefish, Montana.  


Admission

Admission is just $5 per day.  Kids under 12 (accompanied by a parent) are free.
Thursday, Sept 26th is "Locals Night" - if you bring an ID that shows you are a Flathead Valley resident you get in FREE!
Saturday, October 5th is "Senior's Day" - Oktoberfest goers 60 yrs old and better get in FREE until 5 pm! 

So what do you get for your 5 bucks?  You get all-day access into the Oktoberfest Bigtop where you can purchase all kinds of German beer, food and souvenirs as well as access to our beer garden. Plus, you'll be entertained by great German music & you can chicken dance your lederhosen off!  You also get to watch some of the craziest contests around like log sawing, keg throwing, stein holding & waitress races.  


Contests & Activities

 

Oktoberfest is chalk full of fun contests & activities on both weekends!  

Contests:
There are tons of crazy contests to participate in or to just watch from the sidelines cheering your favorite contestant on to victory!  We'll have:

  • Keg hurling

  • Stein holding (Mens' & Womens')

  • Log sawing (Mens' & Womens')

  • Kid's Chicken Dance Contests [Sat. Sept. 28 & Oct 5 at 2:45pm]

The above contests have no entry fee, and participants can sign up 1/2 hour before each contest at the table to the right of the Oktoberfest stage. (No sign up necessary for the Chicken Dance Contest.)

Special Competitions:

2019 Hop Queen Competition and Crowning - October 2 & 3
Join us at the Firebrand Hotel on Wednesday Oct. 2 from 6-8 p.m. for the "Hop Queen Qualifier," meet the Hop Queen candidates and enjoy music by the Western Senators.  Then be under the bigtop at Smith Fields on Thursday Oct. 3rd, and see who gets crowned!  
 


General (but important!) Info

 

Leave Fido at home: Sorry, no pets allowed in the Oktoberfest Bigtop or Beer Garden.
Parking: Due to parking availability (& to save gas!) we recommend carpooling to Oktoberfest.  
ATM:  There will be an ATM machine available on the premises to Oktoberfest-goers.

Date: September 28, 2019
Time: 12:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Website: http://www.whitefishoktoberfest.com/
Location: SMITH FIELDS! 
Yes, you read that correctly.  This year's Oktoberfest will be at Smith Fields - Just a short walk away.

 
Contact: 406-862-3501
EMail: events@whitefishchamber.org
Date/Time Details:
Weekend #1 of 2
 

Featuring live music by The Europa Band

Thursday, Sept 28th 5pm -11pm:  Local's Night (Flathead residents FREE with ID!)
 
Friday, Sept 29th 5-11pm

Saturday, Sept 30th 12n-11pm:  Family Day (Family friendly activities from 12n-4pm)
Fees/Admission:
$5.00
Sep 28    Averill Hospitality presents Live music at The Firebrand Lounge featuring Larry Myer
Larry Myer is an energetic singer, songwriter and acoustic performer. He has played more than 200 towns in his home state of Iowa and more than half the states of America, working his way up from a busking street performer to concert venues around the country. Larry's live show is an aggressive folk/rock performance that connects with a wide array of audiences.
Date: September 28, 2019
Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Website: http://www.firebrandhotel.com
Location: The Firebrand Lounge
650 East Third Street
Whitefish
Contact: 406.863.1900
EMail: guestservices@firebrandhotel.com
Date/Time Details: Saturday, September 28th, 6-9p
Sep 28    Averill Hospitality presents Live Music at The Boat Club Lounge featuring Tommy Edwards
Join us for live music in The Boat Club Lounge, featuring Tommy Edwards!
Date: September 28, 2019
Time: 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Website: http://www.lodgeatwhitefishlake.com
Location: The Boat Club Lounge
1380 Wisconsin Ave
Whitefish
Contact: 406.863.4040
EMail: info@lodgeatwhitefishlake.com
Date/Time Details: Saturday, September 28th, 7-10p
Sep 30    Averill Hospitality presents Live Music at The Boat Club Lounge featuring Eric Alan
Join us for live music in The Boat Club Lounge featuring Eric Alan!
Date: September 30, 2019
Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Website: http://www.lodgeatwhitefishlake.com
Location: The Boat Club Lounge
1380 Wisconsin Ave
Whitefish    
Contact: 406.863.4040
EMail: info@lodgeatwhitefishlake.com
Date/Time Details: Monday, September 30th, 6-9p
Sep 30    Monday Night Football at Logan's Bar & Grill
Monday Night Football is BACK!

Join us at Logan's Bar and Grill (located inside Grouse Mountain Lodge) every Monday night through December 23rd for cheap wings and great drink specials.

Game schedule:

9/9: Houston Texans at New Orleans Saints, Denver Broncos at The Oakland Raiders

9/16: Cleveland Browns at New York Jets

9/23: Chicago Bears at Washington Redskins

9/30: Cincinnati Bengals at Pittsburgh Steelers

10/7: Cleveland Browns at San Francisco 49ers

10/14: Detroit Lions at Green Bay Packers

10/21: New England Patriots at New York Jets

10/28: Miami Dolphins at Pittsburgh Steelers

11/4: Dallas Cowboys at New York Giants

11/11: Seattle Seahawks at San Francisco 49ers

11/18: The Kansas City Chiefs at Los Angeles Chargers

11/25: Baltimore Ravens at Los Angeles Rams

12/2: Minnesota Vikings at Seattle Seahawks

12/9: New York Giants at Philadelphia Eagles

12/16: Indianapolis Colts at New Orleans Saints

12/23: Green Bay Packers at Minnesota Vikings

We'll see you at kickoff!
Date: September 30, 2019
Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Location: 2 Fairway Drive
Whitefish, MT
59937
EMail: info@glacierparkcollection.com
Date/Time Details: Every Monday night, 9/9/19 - 12/23/19