Late Summer Events in the Flathead

Summer is rapidly drawing to a close. Have you done everything you wanted to do with your family this summer? Are you looking for a few more activities to enjoy during these last few weeks of summer? The Flathead Valley, in Northwest Montana, is still alive and kickin' with numerous summer events. Take a look at what's going on in your area:

Glacier National Park:

August 23rd: "Picnic in the Park" - Have a picnic with your family at Glacier National Park. The Glacier Centennial program will launch its full calendar of activities for the centennial celebration. Live music and cake will be provided. The park's gates are FREE this day. Event locations: Lake McDonald Lodge and Glacier Park Lodge. 11-4 p.m.

Kalispell:

August 19-23rd: Northwest MT Fair at the Flathead Valley Fairgrounds. This year the Fair is "Bustin' Loose" with the PPRCA Rodeo, Indian Relay Races and POW WOW, Pig Wrestling, Team Penning and the Demolition Derby; plus, the carnival rides and petting zoo. There is something for every family member to enjoy!

August 25th: Picnic in the Park. A summer evening concert at Depot Park in Kalispell. This concert features local favorite, Rob Quist and the Great Northern Band. Food and Beverages are available for purchase. Free admission. 7-9 p.m.

August 22nd and August 29th: Farmer's Markets.

Kalispell Center Mall market: 9-12:30 p.m. Fresh veggies, arts & crafts, food vendors.

Evergreen Acres market: 10-1:30 a.m. (154 W. Reserve Dr.) Hutterite veggies, chickens and turkeys, flathead cherries, jams and jellies, arts & crafts, antiques, Watkins products.

Whitefish:


August 22nd: Race up the Danny On Trail: A Big Mountain Trail Run, 8:00 a.m. How fast can you run up the Danny On Trail??? Challenge yourself! All proceeds go benefit the Glacier Nordic Ski Team. All racers receive a free ride down the chairlift.


August 22nd: Duck Derby 2:30 p.m. at the Whitefish Riverside Park and Baker Ave. Adopt a duck for charity. A benefit for the community. Grand prize $5,000. Join "The Big Fish" for all the fun!


August 29th: Brewfest at Whitefish Mountain Resort. Starts at 3 p.m. 13 breweries. Entry includes 10 free samples from the Northwest best independent breweries. The FREE snowbus will be running to town. $20.00 in advance.

Lakeside:

August 22-23rd: 4th annual Big Sky Antique and Classic Boat Show. Come to Lakeside to view these beautiful boats! Don't forget to stop by the Tamarack Brewery for lunch or dinner. Kids will love the chocolate chip cookie pizza!

Polson:

August 22nd: 4th annual Brewfest on the Lake. Join the fun at KwaTagNuk Resort on their patio starting at 6 p.m. Brews from local breweries. Food from area eateries and dancing to live music. $10 admission fee.

Be sure to check our Events page at http://www.whitefishradio.com. Do you have a special event that you would like to post on our website? Please contact us at 406-862-5250 for more details.

TGIF on the Big Fish!

Tomorrow on WhitefishRadio.com Jack Hanna will be giving us the weekly scoop on Where in the World is Jack Hanna? You'll never guess what happened to jack at the Rose Parade!

Newsman Mike Hodges will be at Big Mountain tomorrow doing LIVE interviews of players involved with the Whitefish Winter Classic. Listen for that between 10 AM and 2 PM.

Doug Betters will be on again tomorrow, this time discussing the auction fundraiser for the Winter Classic.

For all Winter Classic Events, click here.

All this and more, Friday on the Big Fish!

Athletes prepare for the Special Olympics

Listen next week on the Big Fish for updates from the 12th annual Special Olympics Winter Games on Big Mountain. More than 250 athletes and 110 coaches from 25 teams will gather to compete in three different sports between March 4 and March 6.

Where in the World was Jack Hanna? Jack gave many clues throughout the show, all leading to one place: The Columbus Zoo in Columbus, Ohio. Listen to every Friday to answer the question on everybody's mind...Where in the World is Jack Hanna?

All this and more, on The Big Fish, WhitefishRadio.com

A Special Edition of Where in the World is Jack Hanna?

Due to some cell phone complications, Jack Hanna was not able to phone in on Friday to update his status. (See the story here) Jack will be on the air TWICE this week, on Wednesday morning and then also on the regularly scheduled Friday show.

In Whitefish news, the Whitefish City Council Planning Board has approved a revised development plan for the Big Mountain Village. Walt Chauner will be discussing the approval and what it means for the future of Big Mountain on the Big Mountain show. The show airs this Friday and every Friday at 1 PM on the Big Fish, WhitefishRadio.com.

Jungle Jack is Back on The Big Fish

Where in the World is Jack Hanna? Find out Friday morning on www.WhitefishRadio.com during the Ross and Janet show starting at 10:00 am (MST). Do you have a question you'd like to ask Jack? Send it to comments@whitefishradio.com by 9:00 am (MST) on Friday, and you could hear the answer to your question. Jack is back to share more tales from the jungle and other really wild places he has visited. Don't miss Jungle Jack this Friday morining on The Big Fish.

Catch The Big Mountain Show with Walt Chauner Friday afternoon from 1 to 3 on The Big Fish. Hear interesting interviews, terrific ski tips, and fantastic fun from atop Big Mountain in beautiful Whitefish, Montana, USA.

Ski Races and Hospital Openings

Like seeing skiers travel at 75 mph and launch as far as 100 feet? Check out the 59th Annual Doug & Rollie Smith Memorial Downhill races on the Big Mountain in Whitefish, Montana. This race - the longest, continually held downhill race in the country - is known as one of the most challenging downhill courses in North America. It is going on through next Thursday.

Tomorrow Carol Blake and Carla Herrmann will be in the studio at 10:30 AM representing North Valley Hospital. The hospital has been under construction for the past several months and will be opening very soon.