As we head into the weekend, we’ve rounded up a collection of local news and Flathead Valley happenings we think you should know.
It’s Winter Carnival Weekend!
After last year’s COVID-induced hiatus, the Whitefish Winter Carnival is back in all its glory. There are many fun activities to partake in this weekend, including:
Daddy Daughter Dance
While not officially part of the Winter Carnival, this fun event is hosted by the Whitefish Theatre Company for dads & daughters.
TONIGHT, Friday, February 4th
6:30PM – 8:30PM
O’Shaughnessy Center
Buy tickets HERE or at the door
Penguin Plunge
Whether you are brave enough to jump in Whitefish Lake yourself, or just want to watch those who are, you will surely enjoy this beloved Winter Carnival staple, benefitting Special Olympics Montana.
Saturday, February 5th
11:00AM
Whitefish City Beach
Register for, and learn more about, the Plunge HERE
The Grand Parade
This is a can’t miss activity for the entire family, with many shops, bars and restaurants opening their doors to the merriment as well.
Saturday, February 5th
3:00PM
Downtown Whitefish
Read more about the Whitefish Winter Carnival, and learn about additional weekend events HERE.
Are you curious to know the history of this quirky, small-town celebration? Our friends at the Flathead Beacon wrote about its beginnings (which started on a bar napkin!) HERE.
The Winter Olympics Have Begun!
Whitefish native (and Revel friend) Maggie Voison is set to compete as part of the US Freeskiing Slopestyle Team. It will be Voison’s 3rd Olympic Games, and the qualifying runs for her will begin on February 13th.
Read more about Maggie Voison, as well as Whitefish-born Sake Sanderson, part of Team USA Hockey, who are competing in Beijing HERE.
Under the Big Sky Fest
Under the Big Sky Festival is back for its 3rd year, with another star-studded lineup of 30 country, folk and bluegrass artists to enjoy. The festival will run July 15-17, 2022 at the Big Mountain Ranch in Whitefish. Headliners include Turnpike Troubadours, Lord Huron and Cody Jinks.
Tickets went on sale TODAY so grab them before they sell out (which they are sure to do) HERE.
2021 A Record Year for Waterfront Real Estate
2021 was a record-setting year for waterfront real estate in Western Montana. Last year, Whitefish Lake saw 15 closed transactions*, ranging in list price from $1.6M to $5.7M. On Flathead Lake, we saw 70 transactions record, with list prices ranging from $750K to $20M. (Data reported is residential sales only with direct/navigable water access, as identified by the MLS).
Local publication The Daily Interlake recently published an article highlighting the intensity of sales on Flathead Lake, that saw an 81% increase in average sales price between 2021 and 2022. Read more about it HERE.
Are you considering purchasing waterfront property in 2022? Click HERE to view Revel’s exclusive waterfront listings. Don’t see what you’re looking for? Contact us and we’ll curate a list of properties that fit the bill.
Cabin Fever Days are Back!
The 43rd Annual Barstool Ski Races at Cabin Fever Days will run February 11-13, 2022 in Martin City, Montana, near Coram, just outside of Glacier National Park. Filled with family-friendly and adult activities throughout the weekend, this is a beloved event for locals and visitors alike. View the entire weekend schedule HERE.
No matter where you are or how you spend your weekend, we hope you make it a good one.
