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 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.

RONAN — The Mission Valley 3-on-3 Pioneer Days basketball tournament will be held Aug. 2 in the Ronan Event Center parking lots. Divisions include first grade through adults with a coed division. Free throw, 3-point contests and dunk contests will be held on Leonard Park Logging Center Court. Each team entry is $180 ($5 transaction fee if paid online). 

No dogs allowed in this area.

RONAN — Softball begins at 9 a.m. This event is for those 16 years and older. There is a $200 entry fee. For more information look for Ronan Pioneer Days on Facebook.

POLSON - The Legend Madness Semi Pro/Young Lion and Pro/Masters, with 50 Lap USA Late Models, Twin 20s Hobby Stocks, place on Saturday, Aug. 2. Gates open at 4 p.m., qualifying happens at 6 p.m. and racing starts at 7 p.m. For more information, go to: MissionValleySuperOval.com.

RONAN - Join community members at Mission West Community Development Partners, 407 Main Street SW, on Saturday, Aug. 2, from 8 a.m.-12 p.m. for Cherry Pitting. For 20 pounds - $25. There’s a 20 pound minimum and a 100 pound maximum. Cherries must be clean with no stems. Call 406-676-5916 with your questions.

NINEPIPES - Ninepipes Museum of Early Montana’s Aug. 2 “First Saturday Community Artisan Event” is coming up.

 Join us from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. for Live music with singer/song writer Kate Mostead, and great food from “That One Guys Food Truck.” Meet Montana Moments photographer, Dee Dee Barbour; modern impressionist artist, Kira Fercho; and Native American artist and jewelry designer, Henrietta Wolf Black. Also, enjoy demonstrations with glass artist, Carol Benson, and potter, Carolyn Shoening. 

While you’re here, check out our August weekend sale.

RONAN — The annual Mission Mountain Classic Run registration begins at 7 a.m. south of Glacier Bank or pre-register at the Competitive Timing website. The race begins at 8 a.m. From 10 a.m.-2 p.m. there is a free car show at the south lawn of Glacier Bank.

 The co-ed, all ages, City-Slicker Rodeo sign-ups take place at 11 a.m. with the rodeo going from noon to 3 p.m. Admission is $2 (all ages invited). 

The Ronan Pioneer Days Open Rodeo begins at 7:30 p.m. at the Lake County Fairgrounds. Chuck Briseno will provide music at the 2nd Chance Saloon from 7 p.m. to 12 a.m. Street dancing with live music goes from 9 p.m.-1:30 a.m. 

For more information for look for Ronan Pioneer Days on Facebook.

ARLEE — The annual Festival of Peace at the Garden of One Thousand Buddhas takes place all day on Sunday, Aug. 3. This event is free and open to the public. 

The garden is located at 34574 White Coyote Road just north of Arlee.

RONAN —Volleyball Tournament registration takes place from 9-10 a.m. on the final day of Pioneer Days fun, Sunday, Aug. 3. 

The tournament takes place at Ronan City Park and continues until 3 p.m. 

The Big Pioneer Days Parade on Main Street starts at 12:30 p.m. Registration for the parade starts at 10 a.m. on Mink Lane by the fertilizer plant; autos register west of St. Luke’s. 

Ronan’s Open Pioneer Days Rodeo takes place at 3 p.m. at the Lake County Fairgrounds. 

GLACIER PARK — Entry to Glacier National Park is free on Sunday, Aug. 4. This event is in celebration of the Great American Outdoors Act.