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.

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 —  The second day of the library’s movie trilogy will take place at 3 p.m. with “Back to the Future” shown in the library community room.

ST. IGNATIUS - Tribal Health invites all to Summer Youth Cultural Connection Day events. Activities will include, painting/coloring, specialty table, language, bead art, story time, elder visiting, traditional games and yard games held between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. with lunch provided. Call Chelsea Arlee with questions at 406-745-3525 X 5065. The July 30 event will be held at St. Ignatius Taelman Park. 

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.

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.

ST. IGNATIUS — Ten Snakes Krav Maga will teach Women’s Self Defense at 77581 US-93 from 9:30-11 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 2. For more details call 406-309-1988.

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.

MV Super Oval Legend Madness happens

POLSON — The Legend Madness Semi Pro/Young Lion and Pro/Masters, with 50 Lap USA Late Models, Twin 20s Hobby Stocks, takes 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.

MV Super Oval Legend Madness happens

POLSON — The Legend Madness Semi Pro/Young Lion and Pro/Masters, with 50 Lap USA Late Models, Twin 20s Hobby Stocks, takes 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.

POLSON — The Legend Madness Semi Pro/Young Lion and Pro/Masters, with 50 Lap USA Late Models, Twin 20s Hobby Stocks, takes 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.

CHARLO — The Ninepipes Museum of Early Montana, 69316 US Hwy. 93, invites you to their First Saturday event on Saturday, Aug. 2. Come meet local glass artists, Carol Benson, pottery artist, Carolyn Shoening, live music provided by Kae Mostead, Native American jewelry creator, Henrietta Wolf Black and impressionist painter, Kira Fercho. That One Guy will be there with his barbeque and tacos. 

The museum is open from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Check out their website and Facebook page for updates, ninepiesmuseum.org or call 406-644-3435

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.

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.

POLSON — The Bookfest Club, an adult book club, will meet at the Polson Library on Saturday, Aug. 2, in the community room at 2 p.m. They will discuss, “The Unmaking of June Farrow,” written by Adrienne Young.

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.

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 — The Mission Valley 3-on-3 Pioneer Days basketball tournament will be held Aug. 3 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). Entry deadline is July 21 at 8 p.m. Contact Steve Woll at 406-261-1521 with any questions. No refunds will be given after brackets are posted. No dogs allowed in this area.

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

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.