POLSON - The Polson Farmers Market, held every Friday from 9 a.m.-1 p.m., will take place at Riverside Park, 49401 US-93, until further notice. See Polson Farmers Market on Facebook for more information.

POLSON — The 9th annual Poker Paddle for clean water returns on Saturday, July 19. Tickets are $50 for adults and $35 for youth paddlers 17 and under. Parents or guardians must be present. There will be food carts to order from. The event kicks off at Boettcher Park with registration at 8:30 a.m. and staggered start times. Limited to 100 vessels. Proceeds benefit Flathead Lakers. Register at givebutter.com.

RONAN — Calling all improv enthusiasts. You are free to join or watch on Saturday, July 19, from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at the MT Acting Studio, 404 Main Street. No experience? No problem. This is a fun, welcoming space for all levels, whether you are brand new or a seasoned improviser. Ages 18 and up. First come, first serve; spots are limited.

POLSON — The Polson Library‘s Toddler Time is a program for 2-3 year old active Toddlers on Saturdays from 10-11 a.m. This program is all about movement where we’ll read active stories, dance, sing and shake it all about. Held in the Community Room.

POLSON — The Polson Library‘s Toddler Time is a program for 2-3 year old active Toddlers on Saturdays from 10-11 a.m. This program is all about movement where we’ll read active stories, dance, sing and shake it all about. Held in the Community Room.

RONAN — The Lake County Fair Horse Show takes place at the Lake County Fairgrounds, 300 Third Ave. NW, on Saturday, July 20, at 9 a.m.

POLSON —  The Miracle of America Museum will host ‘Live History Days’ with exhibitors active from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, July 19, and Sunday July 20. This kid-friendly atmosphere has dragster race car, carnival/circus ride, old-time machines, barbers cutting hair, sawmill equipment, glass blowing, a blacksmith, schoolhouse pump, medical building, Vietnam era rifle, flywheel engine can crusher, music, spinning, motorcycle sidecar, military rigs, tractor and more.

POLSON — Unite your corporate team, competitive friends and family and join thrilling races and a vibrant cultural celebration. Categories include: women, men, mixed, all cancer survivors, breast cancer survivors, youth and corporate cup challenge. 

A musical event will end the evening at the Polson Fairgrounds. 

Go to: silverliningmt.org for more information and to register.

POLSON — Polson High School is hosting the USPA “Take Back the Power” event on Saturday, July 19. Powerlifting is more than just a competition involving three tests of strength (squat, bench, deadlift). Events get underway at 9 a.m. and continues into the afternoon. Cost is $15 at the door or $5 for students with I.D. For more information, contact Scott Sciaretta at 406-249-1672.

POLSON —  The Miracle of America Museum will host ‘Live History Days’ with exhibitors active from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday July 20. Volunteers are always needed. Call 406-883-6804 for more information.

POLSON — Sacajawea Park is the site for the 10th annual Festival of Art. Held on Saturday, July 19, from 10 a.m.-7 p.m. and Sunday, July 20, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. This event features original fine art and crafts. Go to: SandpiperArtGalleryand Gifts.com/festivals for more information.

POLSON — The final day of Dragon Boat racing takes place on Sunday, July 20. Categories include women, men, mixed, all cancer survivors, breast cancer survivors, youth and corporate cup challenge. Go to: https://www.silverliningmt.org/2025-paddlefest-montana for more information and to register.

POLSON — At Sacajawea Park the final day of the 10th annual Festival of Art will be held from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. This event features original fine art and crafts. 

Go to: SandpiperArtGalleryandGifts.com/festivals for more information.

BIG ARM — From noon-2 p.m., the Polson Rural Fire Membership will host its annual free hamburger feed for the Polson community at the Big Arm Fire Station. Meet local firefighters and see some of the new equipment and fire trucks.

Donations will be accepted.

POLSON — The Polson Library invites tweens and teens to the teen book club, “The Book Drop,” to read and discuss “Stargirl,” by Jerry Spinelli. Registration is required.

 Call the library at 406-883-8225 for more information.

RONAN — The following events take place at Lake County Fair at the Ronan Fairgrounds, 300 Third Ave. NW, on Tuesday, July 22: Dog Show at 8 a.m.; Non-perishable Open Class check-in 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Family-style Dinner at 5 p.m.; livestock arrival - swine weigh off trailer 3-6 p.m.; Livestock weigh-in 6-8 p.m.

POLSON — Join the Mission Mountain Zen Center on Wednesdays for online instruction, practice and discussion via Zoom and in-person. The classes will be rom 6 to 7:30 p.m. We will cultivate and deepen our centering skills and meditation practice during the class. 

For more information and a Zoom link to the class call Zenku at 847-721-0665 or email at: Jerry.Smyers@gmail.com. Go to: www.missionmountainzen.org for more information.

RONAN — The following events take place at the Lake County Fair on the Fair Grounds, 300 Third Ave. NW, on Wednesday, July 24: 4-H Breakfast 7 a.m.-11 a.m.; Swine Show 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; Horticulture Barn opens 10 a.m.; Perishable Open Class check-in 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.; Cat Show 1 p.m.; Market Lamb Judging 1:30 p.m.; Cat Show 3 p.m.; Family Style dinner 5 p.m.; Market Beef Judging 6 p.m.; Open Class Judges orientation 6:30 p.m.; Open Class Judging 7-9 p.m.

POLSON — The Impact Fee Advisory Committee of the Polson City Council will meet on Wednesday, July 23, at 1 p.m. via Zoom or in the City Hall Commission Chambers. Link to the meeting at: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81639584783 Meeting ID: 816 3958 4783 - OR – dial in by phone: 253-215-8782. If you are unable to access the meeting via the attached link, please visit: www.zoom.com and enter the meeting. 

A discussion and action will take place regarding water/sewer impact fee recommendations to the City Commission.

POLSON — The Sandpiper Art Gallery and Gifts, 306 Main Street, will host “Let’s Talk Art” with Nancy Zadra who will speak at the gallery from 6:30-7:30 p.m. about her life’s journey through art.

POLSON — The KwaTaqNuk Resort, 49708 US-93, will host a Rock the Dock music event with the group Sunlight Black at 7 p.m. Call 406-883-3636 for more information.

RONAN — The following events take place at Lake County Fair on the Fairgrounds, 300 Third Ave. NW, on Thursday, July 24: Breakfast 7-11 a.m.; Judges Orientation 8:30 a.m.: Sheep Breeding and Showmanship 9 a.m.; Kid Zone 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; Goat Show 11:30 a.m.; Fashion Review 4:30 p.m.; Market Livestock Dinner 5:30 p.m.; Market Livestock Sale 7 p.m.

POLSON — Kiwanis International will hold a Wine and Beer Tasting event at Bunkers Bar and Grill at Polson Bay Golf Course on July 24, from 5-7 p.m. for adults age 21 and over. Tickets are two for $60 or $40 each and include generous tastings and hardy appetizers. Tickets can be purchased at Glacier Bank, Unity Bank, Bunkers, Kiwanis members or by calling 406-396-1250. 

Proceeds go to Polson Kiwanis service projects for youth programs and administrative costs.

POLSON — The Polson Library’s program for 0-24 month old children takes place on Fridays at 10-11 p.m. in the community room. We will sing songs and have interactive activities for caregivers and their little ones.

RONAN — The following events take place at the Lake County Fair on the Fairgrounds, 300 Third Ave. NW, on Friday, July 25: Breakfast 8-11 a.m.; Rabbit Show 9 a.m.; Kid Zone 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; Poultry Show 2 p.m.; Crabfest 5 p.m.; Ranch Rodeo 5 p.m.; Small Fry Stock Show 5:30 p.m.; Teen Dance 9 p.m.

RONAN — The annual Crabfest takes place at the Lake County Fairgrounds, 300 Third Ave. NW, on Friday, July 25, at 5 p.m. Enjoy delicious snow crab and all the fixin’s. There will also be live music to enjoy. We are partnering with the Lake County Fair for this event, so you can also tour the Fairgrounds and view exhibits. 

Bring your favorite beverage (perhaps a growler from the Ronan Co-op Brewery) and crab crackers. There will be outdoor seating available, but a spare camp chair never hurts either, so we recommend packing one just in case. Pre-purchase tickets from the Ronan Chamber of Commerce: secretary@ronanchamber.com.

RONAN — The annual Crabfest takes place at the Lake County Fairgrounds, 300 Third Ave. NW, on Friday, July 25, at 5 p.m. Enjoy delicious snow crab and all the fixin’s. There will also be live music to enjoy. We are partnering with the Lake County Fair for this event, so you can also tour the Fairgrounds and view exhibits. Bring your favorite beverage (perhaps a growler from the Ronan Co-op Brewery) and crab crackers. There will be outdoor seating available, but a spare camp chair never hurts either, so we recommend packing one just in case. Pre-purchase tickets from the Ronan Chamber of Commerce: secretary@ronanchamber.com.

POLSON — “Always … Patsy Cline” by Ted Swindley, a musical celebrating legend Patsy Cline, plays July 25-Aug. 3, at the Theater on the Lake (Polson Bay Golf Course/Boettcher Park). Call 406-883-9212 for information and reservations.

POLSON — “Always … Patsy Cline” by Ted Swindley, a musical celebrating legend Patsy Cline, plays July 25-Aug. 3, at the Theater on the Lake (Polson Bay Golf Course/Boettcher Park). 

Call 406-883-9212 for information and reservations.

HOT SPRINGS —Enjoy live blues music at the Symes. On the north lawn of Symes Hot Springs Hotel, 209 Wall Street, the annual Hot Springs Blues Festival will feature true blues music from around the Northwest. Hambone & the Headliners perform from 4-8 p.m. and the Kenny James Miller Band performs from 8:30-10 p.m. Call 406-741-2361 or go to: symeshotspringsbluesfestival.com for updates.

POLSON — Artists, food businesses and more will commemorate the cherry harvest the weekend of Saturday, July 26, to Sunday, July 27, in downtown Polson. 

Presented by HandMADE Montana, this summer open-air tradition provides cherry themed food, handmade goods and family-friendly fun 9 a.m.-5 p.m. on Saturday, July 26 and 10 a.m.-3 p.m. on Sunday, July 27.

POLSON — The Polson Library‘s Toddler Time is a program for 2-3 year old active Toddlers on Saturdays from 10-11 a.m. 

This program is all about movement where we’ll read active stories, dance, sing and shake it all about. Held in the Community Room.

RONAN — The following events take place at Lake County Fair on the Fairgrounds, 300 Third Ave. NW, on Saturday, July 26: Breakfast 8-11 a.m.; Kid Zone 9-5 p.m.; Beef and Dairy Breeding and Showmanship 9 a.m.; Large Animal Round Robin, small Animal Round Robin to follow 3-4 p.m.; All Projects Released 7-9 p.m.

POLSON — The Polson Library will hold a “Bad Art Program” on Friday, July 25, at 2:30 p.m. Registration is required. Call the library at 406-883-8225 for more information.

POLSON — The KwaTaqNuk Resort, 49708 US-93, will host a Rock the Dock music event with the group Black Cherry and Friends at 7 p.m. 

Call 406-883-3636 for more information.

POLSON - The final day for the Flathead Cherry Festival takes place in downtown from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. on Sunday, July 27.

LAKESIDE - Run for the love of Flathead Lake. This exclusive and professionally timed run along the shores of Flathead Lake includes 5K, 10K and a kids’ 1-mile run (ages 12 and under) making for family-friendly fun. Proceeds will be donated to the Flathead Lake Bio Station and the Flathead Lakers. Registration begins at Volunteer Park (7225 US-93) at 7 a.m. with the 10K race ($55) beginning at 8 a.m., the 5K race ($40) begins at 8:30 a.m. and the kids’ race ($30) at 9:15 a.m. E-mail questions to: FlatheadLake5K@gmail.com or go to the race website at: https://lakesidesomerschamber.org/flatheadakerun/.

RONAN — The following events take place at Lake County Fair on the Fairgrounds, 300 Third Ave. NW, on Sunday, July 27: WBHA Barrel Race; Stall and Cage Cleaning.

POLSON — The Polson Fairgrounds is the site for the second night of the 2025 Mission Mountain Rodeo. At 6 p.m. – youth events including mutton bustin’, mini bull riding & pony mini buckers get underway. At 7 p.m. – Northern Rodeo Association events begin. 

POLSON - Join the Mission Mountain Zen Center on Wednesdays for online instruction, practice and discussion via Zoom and in-person. The classes will be rom 6 to 7:30 p.m. We will cultivate and deepen our centering skills and meditation practice during the class. For more information and a Zoom link to the class call Zenku at 847-721-0665 or email at: Jerry.Smyers@gmail.com. Go to: www.missionmountainzen.org for more information.

Thursday, July 31

Free meditation class offered

POLSON - Join the Mission Mountain Zen Center on Wednesdays for online instruction, practice and discussion via Zoom and in-person. The classes will be rom 6 to 7:30 p.m. We will cultivate and deepen our centering skills and meditation practice during the class. For more information and a Zoom link to the class call Zenku at 847-721-0665 or email at: Jerry.Smyers@gmail.com. Go to: www.missionmountainzen.org for more information.

POLSON — The Summer Reading Program gathering takes place on Thursday, July 31, at 10 a.m. with the Three Chiefs Cultural Center. Call the library for possible location change information at 406-883-8225.

RONAN — Registration for Pioneer Days’ co-ed softball game takes place from 5-7 p.m. at the Softball Fields on Mink Lane on July 31.

POLSON — Music starts at 7 p.m. at the KwaTaqNuk Resort, 49708 US Highway 93 E, with “Hellcat Maggie” providing the tunes. Admission is free and all ages are welcome.

POLSON — On Friday, Aug. 1, the Polson Library will host author Jess Owen to discuss his book, “Of Graphic Novels & Gryphons” at 3:30 p.m.

POLSON - The Polson Library’s program for 0-24 month old children takes place on Fridays at 10-11 p.m. in the community room. We will sing songs and have interactive activities for caregivers and their little ones.

RONAN — Ronan Pioneer Days get underway Friday, Aug. 1, and continue through Sunday, Aug. 3 at the Ronan Fairgrounds. This year’s theme is “Beach Party.” Ronan Pioneer Days is a community event with fun for the whole family. The Kid’s Fishing Derby takes place at the Ronan City Park from 8 a.m.-noon. A golf scramble happens at the Mission Mountain Golf Course beginning at 10 a.m. and a Bulls and Broncs Rodeo takes place at 7:30 p.m. at the Lake County Fairgrounds. Street dances with live music take place from 9 p.m.-1:30 a.m. There will be plenty of good old-fashioned entertainment. Check out Ronan Pioneer Days on Facebook.

POLSON — Music starts at 7 p.m. at the KwaTaqNuk Resort, 49708 US Highway 93 E, with the Barker Brothers providing the tunes. Admission is free and all ages are welcome.