Flathead Valley Rotary Clubs - Great Bear Festival

The annual Great Bear Festival is starting a new era relocating to the O’Shaughnessy Outdoor Amphitheater at the Wachholz Center on Saturday, August 16 from 3 PM - 8 PM. Headed up by Kalispell Noon Rotary and Daybreak Rotary Clubs, the Beer Festival continues with upwards of fifteen breweries & cideries along with wine samples to enjoy. The Amphitheater stage will feature local performers in the afternoon with headliner Mike Murray Duo from 6 - 8 pm while we watch the sun set.

There is a new focus on family friendly activities in the afternoon with a Free-Throw contest in the gym, lawn games, puppies to meet from the NW Montana Humane Society, and a mini-Art Fair with kid's art corner to name a few. Let's not forget some great local food trucks! All of this located on the backside of the Wachholz College Center with gorgeous views of the mountains and plenty of park lawn to hang out on.

All profits go to fund Rotary projects like Rotary Basketball (serving thousands of kids over 30 years), Rotary’s summer Leadership Camp (RYLA), high school scholarships, the new Ashley Creek Park playground, donations and grants supporting other local non-profits and International projects like clean water systems and sanitation efforts.

General Admission Ticket Prices:

Adults (21+):  $25.00 Includes four tickets covering two 8 oz beverage samples (or four 4 oz samples)

Ages 17-20 yrs old:  $25.00 Includes access to lawn games and live music

Children (0-16 yrs old):  Free Entry into festival. Plan for $5 per child to participate in select activities (no charge to any kids wearing their Rotary Basketball team T-shirts!)

Additional drink tickets can be purchased for $5 per 8 oz beverage.

Sponsorship info:  Contact Lorraine Clarno  l.clarno@kalispellchamber.com   or click here:  Sponsor Info Form