Ah, September. That pivotal switch between Summer and Fall, when children return to school, routines are reestablished and the temperatures seem to immediately drop down to sweater weather (at least in the mornings) and then fluctuate back up by happy hour.
So how do we celebrate the end of Summer here in the Flathead? With weather forecasts looking absolutely perfect (a high of 81 on Sunday and 79 on Monday – yes, please!), we’ve rounded up a collection of events, happenings and activities to consider for the gorgeous long weekend ahead.
Friday, September 3rd
“The Hits” at the Bigfork Summer Playhouse
Live music at Gunsight Saloon (Columbia Falls, Montana)
Live music at the Great Northern Bar (Whitefish, Montana)
Live music at Sacred Waters Brewery (Kalispell, Montana)
Saturday, September 4th
Kalispell Farmers Market (9:00AM – 12:30PM)
Flathead Summer Send Off, complete with a water jousting competition (Bigfork, Montana)
Brash Rodeo at the Blue Moon Bar (Columbia Falls, Montana)
Live music at the Great Northern Bar (Whitefish, Montana)
Live music at Sacred Waters Brewery (Kalispell, Montana)
Live music (Drake White) at the Remington Bar (Whitefish, Montana)
Sunday, September 5th
Rumble in the Bay Car Show (Bigfork, Montana)
Live music at the Great Northern Bar (Whitefish, Montana)
Live music at Sacred Waters Brewery (Kalispell, Montana)
Live music at Gunsight Saloon (Columbia Falls, Montana)
Sundays on the River (Bigfork, Montana)
Monday, September 6th
Rent a kayak or paddle board and get out on the Whitefish River or Whitefish Lake
Test your axe throwing (and other sharp-edges) abilities at Hank’s Hatchets in Whitefish, Montana (reservations recommended)
Explore Big Mountain! Hike the Big – or ride Chair 1 to the summit, ride the Alpine Slides, Zip Line or Aerial Adventure Park at Whitefish Mountain Resort.
Take note! Beginning on Tuesday, September 7, Going to the Sun Road passes are no longer needed in Glacier National Park (but a Park pass is still required)
Did we miss anything? Let us know so we can add it to the list.
Most importantly, get out and have fun. We love this place we call home, and can’t wait to hear of your adventures this weekend.
