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.

STREAMING LIVE RESULTS FROM THE EVENT AT REBECCA FARM

This weekend, July 25 & 26, WhitefishRadio.com is breaking from its regularly scheduled programming to bring you live results direct from the announcers booth at The Event at Rebecca Farm. This World Class Triathlon Equestrian Event is home to the only HSBC and FEI World Cup qualifying event in the U.S., and draws competitors from all over the world. This state-of-the-art and beautifully lanscaped facility just outside of Kalispell brings excitement to spectators of all ages with competition in dressage, cross country and show jumping. There is a trade fair all four days with arts, crafts and a wide variety of food vendors. Admission is free. Rebecca Broussard, Owner and Organizer of the Event, along with other event participants spoke with WhitefishRadio.com about this incredible weekend in the Flathead Valley. Listen to the interviews, click here. For more event information, visit Rebecca Farm website here.

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The Big Fish is proud to announce the return of Rob Quist Live. Enjoy great music and stories including the return of favorite segments like Songs from the Crypt, Banjo Corner, and Songs You'll Never Hear Rob Play Anywhere Else. Find out what Rob's been up to and his summer schedule, including opening up for Glen Campbell in Billings, and touring with his musically talented son and daughter, Guthrie and Halladay. There will be new segments, new musical guests and so much more! If you can't listen live, remember you can always catch it on-demand. Check out his two latest shows with Super Producer from the 70's and 80's, David Devore, and artist and musician Jeff Arcel. Check out the amazing new video featuring , the Empowerment Through Performance Workshop kids from 2008, Rob Quist, Mike Eldred and many other local musicians and singers performing the song they wrote, "Love is the Bridge to Peace."

Be sure to jump in the fun with WhitefishRadio.com's newest shows! North by Northwest with Nick and Rebecca Spear can be heard every Friday at 2 PM MST or on-demand. A fun and quirky show, North by Northwest explores the people, places, events, businesses, and lifestyles that make our community and surrounding areas so unique. And don't miss Whitefish Times every Tuesday at 10 AM MST or on-demand with Stumptown Historical Society Executive Director Jill Evans. This new show is packed with fun historical facts and trivia about the unique community of Whitefish.

Don't forget to grab your 69 cent hamburger and 79 cent cheeseburger at McDonald's of Whitefish! Simply print the coupon from the Whitefish Times page or say you heard it on WhitefishRadio.com. Also, save $10.00 on green fees from Buffalo Hill Golf Course by printing out the coupon from the Link to the Links Golf Course page. And last but not least, Big Sky Water Park is offering "Buy One Value Pass, Get One Free" exclusively to WhitefishRadio.com listeners June 12-30. Look for it on our Events Page!

Happy Fishing! Happy Listening!

Jump Into Spring with All New Shows!

Spring has sprung. And you know what that means. That's right. New and exciting things are happening on The Big Fish!

Whitefishradio.com is proud to present an entirely new show entitled North by Northwest hosted by Nick and Rebecca Spear. This husband and wife team is thrilled to take you on a lifestyle adventure ride - touching on everything from the ridiculous to the sublime! This fun and quirky show will explore the people, places, events, businesses, and lifestyles that make our community and surrounding areas so unique. Be sure not to miss the debut on Friday, May 22, at 2:00 PM MST. The show's permanent time will be every Friday at 2:00 PM MST, and will also be available on-demand.

Tune in to our new show Whitefish Times: The History of Rails, Trails and Whitefish Tales every Tuesday at 10 AM, MST. This audio snapshot of our unique community's history includes fun historical facts, trivia, and exciting guests. Preserve the past and embrace the future with host Jill Evans, Stumptown Historical Society's Executive Director. Check out the article in the Daily Inter Lake, click here.

The Big Fish has partnered with McDonald's of Whitefish to bring you THE WHITEFISH STIMULUS PACKAGE. Get a hamburger for only 69 cents or a cheeseburger for just 79 cents. Simply print out the coupon on the Whitefish Times page and steal this deal before the hamburglar gets wise!

Check out Whitefishradio.com for all the latest and greatest in news, music, shows, events and sports. There's always something fresh and new for everyone at The Big Fish.

Happy Spring! Happy Fishing!

Skiing is over......now what?

"DESTINATIONS IN A DAY GETAWAYS"

Michelle's Travel Blog, by Michelle Weltz

EEKS! The ski season is over, yet it is still snowing in the Flathead Valley! What do we do on our weekends now?????

As the advertisement came on for Lookout Pass Ski Resort's last day being a FREE ski day for everyone, I seriously considered packing up all my ski gear and heading to their resort for on last "fling" in the snow. But alas, common sense got the best of me and I decided not to head to Lookout Pass that day. However, it got me thinking, where could we go in a day's drive for a nice overnight stay that was out of the snow completely??? Someplace fun, interesting, and inexpensive.....someplace within a three to four drive, but not crowded with people? My husband had the answer.....Post Falls, ID. Post Falls, isn't that the city we always drive by leaving Coeur D'Alene on I-90 heading towards Spokane? "Yep, that's the one. The one with the new Cabela's sporting goods store," my husband replied. Ahh, yes the truth comes out....he has a reason himself to go to Post Falls.

If you're not familiar with Post Falls, let me give you some insight. Straight from the city's brochure, "Post Falls is known as Idaho's River City. It sets on the shores of the Spokane River and is just minutes away from both Coeur D'Alene and Spokane, with unlimited things to do." The brochure continued with, "Post Falls is the perfect place for anyone seeking fun and excitement, cultural and historical enrichment, or just plain fun." Okay, I admit that I'm into the "just plain fun" aspect of that statement!

And we did have a lot of fun during our weekend at Post Falls. We found a great hotel, the Sleep Inn, located just of I-90. The staff was very friendly and our room was clean! We loved that the hotel was pet friendly and had a great pet area. Plus, the Centennial trail (for walking and biking only) runs directly in front of the hotel. We took the dogs for a nice long walk to Falls Park. This park has a playground, picnic tables and for scenic purposes, a waterfall and view of the Post Falls Dam......ahhhhhh, a Kodak moment.

Once we were done hiking, it was time to do what every woman loves to do....SHOP! Yes, we did start with Cabela's and then moved onto the Spokane Valley Mall and neighboring areas. As we drove around we saw there are tons of things to do in a weekend......shopping, dining, concerts, riverboat cruises, auto racing, golfing, seaplane tours, Silverwood theme park......wow, so much to do in a weekend, I think we'll just have to come back to the Post Falls Area!!!

Watch for WhitefishRadio.com's newest webpage, "Destinations in a Day" with great travel ideas for the family!