This Weekend in Montana: Bigfork Festival of the Arts

Bigfork, the summer hub of activity on Flathead Lake, celebrates the 47th annual Bigfork Festival of the Arts this weekend.

The festival features live music, artists and crafters from around Montana. The event is free and open to the public.

Events and things to do in Bigfork this weekend:

Saturday, August 2

• Crossroads Church Yard Sale, 8am-3pm – Crossroads Christian Church
• Festival of the Arts, 9am-4:30pm – Downtown Bigfork

Live Music:

• Larry Meyers at The Garden Bar, 5pm
• Nick Spear at River View Bar, 6-9pm
• Illicit Behavior at Buffalo Casino, 7pm
• All Shook Up, 8pm – Bigfork Center for the Performing Arts
• Eric Ray at The Garden Bar, 9pm

Sunday, August 3

• Festival of the Arts, 9am-4:30pm – Downtown Bigfork
• Rylee & John Mix at Lake Baked, 11am-1pm
• 6th Annual Lavender Event, 12-5pm – Woods Bay Wine
• Joe Martinez at The Raven, 4-6pm
• Riverbend Concert Series with Tom Cathall, 7pm – Sliter Memorial Park

Monday, August 4

• Bigfork Monday Market & LIVE Music with Joe Martinez, 5-8pm – River View Bar
• Something Rotten, 8pm – Bigfork Center for the Performing Arts

Tuesday, August 5

• Sportsman’s Bridge Informational Meeting, 3:30-6:30pm – Bigfork High School
• History of Wildfire Presentation, 6pm – Bigfork Art & Cultural Center
• Catch Me If You Can, 8pm – Bigfork Summer Playhouse

6th Annual Lavender Event | Sunday, August 3rd | 12 p.m. - 5 p.m.

Enjoy all things Lavender at this annual event. Treat yourself to a little luxury as you shop Fresh Bouquets, Oils, Books and more! Published author, Lavender Lor, will be there to discuss any questions about Lavender. Casual Event. Families Welcome. Specialty Wine & Appetizers Available

MORE TO DO IN BIGFORK:

Uncorking Excellence: 

Cellar Selection of Weingut Loimer  | Thursday, August 7th | 3 p.m. - 6 p.m.

A Vertical Tasting of Kamptal’s Finest Dry Riesling

2013-2016 Vintages of; Riesling Kamptal DAC Langenlois Ried Steinmassl 1ÖTW 

Special Guest: Stephanie, the Managing Director from' Premium Estates of Austria

Join us for an exclusive tasting experience featuring a 4-year vertical selection of Loimer Riesling from Kamptal, Niederösterreich’s prestigious single vineyard.

Experience the evolution of this exceptional wine across the 2013, 2014, 2015, and 2016 vintages. All Scoring 95+ PTS.

As one of the region’s top producers, Loimer’s wines embody the excellence of the Erste Lagen Classification and the "Respekt" label—an esteemed certification for organically crafted wines. Co-hosted by Stephanie, Managing Director of Premium Estates of Austria, this event will offer rare insights into the artistry behind these exceptional vintages. Whether you're a connoisseur or new to Austrian wines, this is a not-to-miss opportunity to explore the unique terroir and story behind Loimer’s celebrated Riesling collection.

$65 per person. Includes personal Appetizer Plate

Reservations recommended.

WILDFIRE PRESENTATION WITH RICK TREMBATH

Learn about wildfire history in Bigfork and Flathead Lake

Wednesday, August 6

• An Evening for the Heart of Bigfork (CFBB Fundraiser), 5pm – River View Bar
• Lessons from the River Presentation, 5:30-8pm – Swan Valley Community Hall

• Baby & Toddler Storytime  Make connections with other parents and learn fun techniques for using books, songs, and rhymes at home. Rhythm and repetition will get your little one recognizing and requesting favorite songs. Especially for ages birth to 3 years. Depot Park in Kalispell: Wednesdays, June 18 & 25, 11am  Columbia Falls: Fridays, June 13, 20 & 27, 11am  Bigfork: Fridays, August 1 & 8, 11am  Sewing Class: Nine Patch Pillow Prepare to get cozy by sewing a nine patch pillow with help from the Bigfork Piecemakers Quilt Guild. All materials will be supplied and all skill levels are welcome. Ages 14 and up. Bonus for the book lovers out there: the pillows will have a secret pocket for storing your latest read! Bigfork Arnlund Community Room: Friday, August 8, drop in 11am – 3pm  Summer Experience Celebration Join us for a fun party to cap off this year's Summer Reading Experience! Bring your completed gameboard to a librarian anytime between July 14 - August 9 to get a ticket for the celebration. Bigfork: August 11, 11am—12:30pm Mary Fields: At the Junction of History and Myth with Leslie Budewitz Join local author Leslie Budewitz, who will share insights from her historical fiction novella inspired by the extraordinary life of Mary Fields, also known as “Stagecoach Mary.” This presentation explores the historical record on the Black experience in 19th century Montana. Further, Budewitz explores the missionary era in Montana, and discusses how historical fiction can help Montanans better understand the past and the present. Bigfork Arnlund Community Room Tuesday August 12, 4-6pm