August 17th, 2011 through August 21st , 2011 - Flathead Valley Events

August 17th, 2011 - August 21st , 2011 Big Sky Classic Derby and Futurity MRHA Reining Show - Majestic Valley Arena Kalispell Montana

9 am – 6 pm

Come and watch the top reining horses, trainers and riders compete for prize money and trophies. Free to spectators. Concessions will be available

August 19th, 2011 - August 21st, 2011 Think Local - Summer's Last Art Blast Kalispell Montana

Friday and Saturday 9 am to 6 pm

Sunday 9 am to 4 pm
Three Day Art Fair: More than 60 booths offering handcrafted arts and crafts. Food, music and entertainment, all in a beautiful park setting on the lawn at Kalispell's historic courthouse. Free admission

August 17th – August 21st, 2011 Northwest Montana Fair - Fairgrounds Kalispell Montana

Exhibits, Food, Entertainment, 4-H/FFA Showing and Fitting, Livestock Sale, Carnival, Rodeo, Horse Races, Demo Derby, Indian Relay Races, Concerts, Pie Contest, Pig Wrestling, and Parade

August 20th, 2011 SMOKIN' ON THE WATER Polson Montana

11 am - 8 p.m.

The Third Annual Smokin' On The Water BBQ Cook-Off is sponsored by the Polson Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors at the KwaTaqNuk Resort. Join us in a BBQ Cook-Off of beef, chicken, pork,sauces, and an Open Category "Chef's Choice" anything that is edible and grilled.

If you think you have the best smoked brisket or maybe killer ribs or chicken, call to reserve your spot and a chance to say, "I'm the best barbequer on the lake!" Registration fee for cooker's booth is $100 or vendor booth is $45.

AUGUST 20th, 2011 BREW TOUR Polson Montana

11 am to 8 pm.

Micrbrews from the Tamarack Brewing company, Great Northern Brewing Company, Glacier Brewing Company, and Flathead Lake Brewing Company at KwaTaqNuk Resort

$3 per cup or buy a souvenir glass pint for $7 (includes one fill).

August 20th, 2011 PEOPLE'S CENTER CELEBRATION AND POWWOW Pablo Montana

5 pm to dark

This celebration will be held in Pablo at the People’s Center grounds. Traditional Native American dancing, drumming and singing. Vendors of bead work, local art and food will be on hand.

August 20th, 2011 Big Arm's Community Breakfast and Large Yard Sale Big Arm Montana

7 am to 1 pm

Chefs will be cooking pancakes, sausage and eggs which will be served with coffee and juice

$5 per person, $3 for kids' portion

8 am to 2 pm

Community yard sale will be open at the school under tents, with all kinds of treasures that have been donated. Buy a wonderful bargain to support the restoration of Big Arm's historic school. The school is on 7th Street just north of the Post Office.

August 19th, 2011 Bigfork Summer Playhouse Bigfork Montana

8 pm The Wedding Singer Musical

August 20th, 2011 Bigfork Summer Playhouse Bigfork Montana

8 pm The Happy Days Musical