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Welcome to Bigfork, Montana >> May

 Every Week End
LIve Music and Dancing with the Company Brass
time: 8 - 11pm
location: Bigfork Inn
description: The Bigfork Inn is open year round for dinner at 5:00pm Steaks, seafood, pasta, cajun, and children's menu. Take out available
phone: 837 6680
event website:
 April 30, May 1 & 2, 2010
Alpine Kids Theater
time: Friday and Saturday @7:00pm and Sunday at 2:00
location: Whitefish Performing Arts Center
description: Presenting this gothic musical thriller featuring students from around the Flathead Valley.
phone: 406 862 7469
event website: www.alpinetheatreprojects.org
 Every Tuesday In May
Swan River Nature Trail Hike
time: 10:00 - 12:00
location: Meet at ShowThyme
description: Walk the Beautiful Swan River Nature Trail along the Wild Mile of the Swan River with Anne Morley of the Flathead Native Plant Society and Neil Brown with the Audubon Society.
phone: 886 2242
event website:
 All Month
Bigfork Farmers' Market Every Wednesday & Saturday
time: Wed 4 - 6pm & Sat 9 - 1pm
location: Bigfork High School Parking lot (North Side of School )
description: Open air market with local vendors selling produce, plants, flowers, baked goods, honey, jams & jelly, accessaries, jewelry, metal art, photography, eggs and much much more.
phone: Ruby 755-0650
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 Saturday May 1, 2010
Crown of the Continent Guitar Foundation Concert
time: 7:30pm
location: Bigfork Theater
description: Acclaimed guitar Virtuosos Doug Smith and Andrew Leonard will be joined by Bigfork native Mike Boshka for a very special evening of guitar music. Tickets are $22.50 and $15 for those under 12. Tickets can be purchased on line at www.bigforktheater.org or Electric Ave Gifts, the Coffee Cellar or Colters Coffee in Kalispell
phone: 837-5888
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 Tuesday May 4, 2010
Candidate's Forum
time: 6:00pm
location: Flathead Lake Lodge
description: Get to know your County Commissioner Candidates and your Sheriff Candidates on Tuesday May 4 at Flathead Lake Lodge. Commissioners from 6 - 7:30 and sheriff candidates from 7:30 - 9:00. Call the chamber for more information.
phone: 837-5888
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 05/05/2010
Cinco de Mayo Party at the Raven!
time: 7:00pm
location: The Raven, Woods Bay- 5 miles south of Bigfork
description: Come on down to the Raven for a Cinco De Mayo Party with free dinner, music from Sick Pony and some of the best margaritas in town! Music begins at 7:00pm.
phone: 837-2836
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 Wednesday May 5th, 2010
Cinco de Mayo
time: All Day
location:
description: Join in the fun and celebrations during Cinco de Mayo!!!!
phone:
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 Thursday May 6, 2010
Chamber Spring Luncheon
time: 12:00 Noon
location: Flathead Lake Lodge
description: Join us at Flathead Lake Lodge for the 2010 Chamber Spring Luncheon. $15 per person. Please contact the chamber for reservations.
phone: 837-5888
event website:
 05/07/2010
Music with Scott Moore
time: 8:00pm
location: The Raven, Woods Bay- 5 miles south of Bigfork
description: Come down to the Raven for music with Scott Moore. Enjoy this local musicians fun and entertaining style! Music starts at 8:00pm.
phone: 837-2836
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 May 8, 2010
Spring Art Walk
time: 1:00pm until 7:00pm
location: Downtown Bigfork
description: Come and experience the "ART" that Bigfork is known for. Visit all of our galleries and enjoy special treats as well as the artwork!
phone: 837 5888
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 May 8, 2010
Woods Bay Community Garage Sale
time: All Day
location: Woods Bay Resort and throughout Woods Bay
description: Join us for the community gargage sale for lots of great buys.
phone: Susan 837 3333
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 May 8 & 9 and May 15 & 16
2010 Bibler Home and Garden Tours
time: 1 1/2 hour tours starting at 10, 12, 5 & 4pm
location:
description: Tour tickets are $10 for adults and $3 for children and tickets must be purchased in advance. Call the Foundation office for more information 756 3963 or go to www.biblergardens.org
phone: 756 9363
event website: www.biblergardens.org
 Saturday May 8th and Sunday May 9th, 2010
Northwest Ballet performs on Mother's Day Weekend
time: Saturday at 8pm and Sunday at 4pm
location: Bigfork Center for the Performing Arts
description: The Northwest Ballet will present "30th Anniversary Celebration" on Saturday May 8th and Sunday May 9th. This performance will showcase all of the great highlights from the last 30 years. Friday evening for all Ballet ticket holders there will be a "Meet The Dancers" reception in the lobby with refreshments and appetizers. Tickets available at Chris' Tea Cottage
phone: 837-4900
event website:
 Sunday May 9, 2010
Mother's Day
time: All Day
location:
description: Treat mom right on this special day!!!!
phone:
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 05/09/2010
Music with Craig Barton
time: 5:00pm
location: The Raven, Woods Bay- 5 miles south of Bigfork
description: Stop by the Raven this Sunday for music with Craig Barton. Grab a bite to eat, enjoy the view and listen to some great tunes! Music starts at 5pm.
phone: 837-2836
event website:
 Mother's Day May 9th
Mother's Day Tea and Ballet
time: 2:00 PM (Ballet at 4 PM)
location: 225 River St, Bigfork Village
description: We will again be offering their exquisite Mother's Day Afternoon Teas. So round up Mom and bring her to our Mother's Day Tea. Diane Dickerson on harp. As the exclusive outlet for the NW Ballet's Mother's Day weekend Ballet performances, we are also offering a combined Tea & Ballet Ticket. See our website for details, hours and pricing.
phone: 837-4900
event website: www.ChrisTeaCottage.com
 05/10/2010
Margarita Monday with music from City Wide!
time: 8:00pm
location: The Raven, Woods Bay- 5 miles south of Bigfork
description: Start your week off right at the Raven- because Margarita Mondays are back! Music with City Wide starts at 8:00pm. Plus... $2 Margaritas!
phone: 837-2836
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 Every Sunday
Sunday Breakfast
time: 8am-noon
location: The Sitting Duck
description: Come in and enjoy a nice big breakfast every Sunday! We will offer an extensive menu consisting of all our morning favorites including pancakes, french toast, huevos rancheros, just to name a few, and eggs benedict made with Deanna's own homeade hollandaise sauce.
phone: 406-837-DUCK
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 Every Friday
Karaoke with Jody
time: 10pm
location: The Sitting Duck
description: Come sing your heart out with our favorite karaoke master, Jody Bakker!
phone: 406-837-DUCK
event website:
 Every Sunday
Singin Sons of Beaches
time: 2-4pm
location: The Sitting Duck
description: Feel like some nice Sunday afternoon entertainment while you sit and enjoy one of the best views of the lake? The Singin Sons of Beaches have just the thing. Make it a Sunday Funday and laugh your heart out!
phone: 406-837-DUCK
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 May 13, 2010
Chamber of Commerce Sundowner
time: 5:00pm
location: Swan Mountain Outfitters just South of Swan Lake
description: May's Sundowner is being hosted by Swan Mountain Outfitters located just south of Swan Lake. This facility is a must see and a great enjoyable drive down Swan Lake. Pat and Joanne have a fabulous property with a grand main building. There will be food, raffle prizes and refreshments for all. Call the chamber for car pooling options.
phone: 837 5888
event website:
 Bigfork Summer Playhouse 2010 Season Opens May 14
Bigfork Summer Playhouse 2009 Season
time: Show Time is 8:00pm Sunday Matinees at 2:00
location: Elecltric Avenue
description: Box office open daily 10am through showtime May14 - Sept 4. Opening Show is "Forbidden Broadway". on May 14, 15, 21, 22, 28 & 29. Others shows include Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Fiddler On The Roof and Sugar Babies. Check out there website for details www.bigforksummerplayhouse.com
phone: 406-837-4886
event website: www.bigforksummerplayhouse.com
 05/14/2010
Music with John Patrick Williams and Walleye Fish Fry
time: 8:00pm
location: The Raven, Woods Bay- 5 miles south of Bigfork
description: Come down to the Raven for music with this great local musician. Try some of our tasty Walleye, enjoy the views and listen to some great tunes!
phone: 837-2836
event website:
 May 15, 2010
Flathead Cherry Blossom Festival
time: 10:00am - 4pm
location: Yellow Bay Club House Hwy 35 MM 18
description: Annual Cherry Blossom Festival will be held at the Yellow Bay Club House which is on Highway 35 at mile marker 18. This is a fund raiser held by the flathead Lake Yellow Bay Ladies Auxillary and will feature all of the following; Qualtiy Crafts and Craft Vendors, Exclusive Bake Sale, Live Music with Jukebox Journeyand Many Raffle Items. Call Shari at 982-3437 or Barbara at 982 3064for general information. Available email is hammons@centurytel.net
phone: 982-3437
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 Starting May 15, 2010
Bigfork Farmers' Market Every Wednesday & Saturday
time: 4 - 7pm each Wednesday and 10am - 2pm onSaturday
location: Bigfork High School Parking lot (North Side of School )
description: Visit the Bigfork Farmers' Market to get your local and fresh home grown farn products and freshly made food items. Also a wide array of quality artisans creations made here in Montana. Remember the market has moved to the North side of the High School on Commerce Ave.
phone: 755 0650
event website:
 05/15/2010
Music with Craig Wickham
time: 7:30pm
location: The Raven, Woods Bay- 5 miles south of Bigfork
description: Come on down to the Raven for music with this great musician. Craig Wickham gets it all going at 7:30. Grab a bite to eat, enjoy the views and listen to some great tunes!
phone: 837-2836
event website:
 05/16/2010
Jamie Noelle Baker
time: 5:00pm
location: The Raven, Woods Bay- 5 miles south of Bigfork
description: Come down to the Raven on Sunday for music with this amazing musician. Grab a bite to eat, enjoy the views and listen to some tunes from Jamie Noelle Baker.
phone: 837-2836
event website:
 05/17/2010
Margarita Monday and music with Jay Aiken!
time: 8:00pm
location: The Raven, Woods Bay- 5 miles south of Bigfork
description: Start your week off right at the Raven- because Margarita Mondays are back! This week enjoy music with Jay Aiken starting at 8pm. Plus.... $2 Margaritas!
phone: 837-2836
event website:
 Saturday May 22 & Sunday May 23, 2010
Northern Rockies Paddlefest
time: Call bobbi 862-9010 for Details
location: Wayfarers State Park
description: Join us at Wayfarers State Park near Bigfork for an opportunity to try out various makes and models of sea kayaks and canoes.
phone: 862-9010
event website:
 05/23/2010
Music with Nate Hegyi
time: 5:00pm
location: The Raven, Woods Bay- 5 miles south of Bigfork
description: Come on down to the Raven for music with this amazing musician- Nate Hegyi. Music starts at 5:00pm. Grab a bite to eat, enjoy the views and listen to some great tunes!
phone: 837-2836
event website:
 05/24/2010
Margarita Monday at the Raven
time: 8:00pm
location: The Raven, Woods Bay- 5 miles south of Bigfork
description: Start your week off right at the Raven with live music and $2 Margaritas! That's right- Margarita Mondays are back! Music starts at 8.
phone: 837-2836
event website:
 05/28/2010
Music with Truck Stop Inferno and the Walleye Fish Fry
time: 9:00pm
location: The Raven, Woods Bay- 5 miles south of Bigfork
description: Come on down to the Raven for music with this band out of Kalispell. Truck Stop Inferno promises to be a "Rock-rollish-foot-stompn-good-time"! Music starts at 9pm but some early and try some of our tasty Walleye!
phone: 837-2836
event website:
 Saturday 29th May
Bigfork Lady Lions Garage Sale
time: 9:00 AM - 5 PM
location: Chris' Tea Cottage - 225 River St - Bigfork Village
description: Bigfork Lady Lions is sponsoring an all day garage sale in downtown Bigfork. To be held at Chris' Tea Cottage and the adjoining parking areas. Cost is $25 for a 10'x10' space, reservations and space rental required in advance. Tables available for $10 rental. Setup starts at 8 AM. All proceeds go to Bigfork LEAP program. Call Sandy Rodgers at 837-2062 or Ann Tucker at 837-3179 or email bat@montanasky.us
phone: 837-2062 or 837-3179
event website: www.ChrisTeaCottage.com
 Saturday 29 2010
Live Music/ Whitewater weekend
time: 9pm-midnight
location: The Sitting Duck
description: Come and dance the night away with our favorite bluegrass musicians Bad Rock Canyon!
phone: 406-837-DUCK
event website:
 May 29 - 30, 2010
34th Annual Bigfork Whitewater Festival-Kayaking races
time: All Day
location: Wild Mile on the Swan River
description: Beginners Slalom at 11AM Sat., Expert Slalom at 2PM Sat along the Wild Mile of the Swan River. Triathalon starts at 9:30am on Sunday, 12:00 noon is the Down River Race and at 1:00pm there is the "Boaters Cross". Entertainment at local pubs & eateries throughout the weekend. Call Kalispell Athletic Club (Stan) 752-2880 for Triathalon information. Call Mike or Niki at 892 2256 for Whitewater information.
phone: 752-2880
event website:
 May 29, 2010
Rob and Halliday Quist Perform at the Horse
time: 7pm
location: Laughing Horse Lodge Swan Lake
description: Start off your holiday weekend with an intimate dinner and concert of original music by Montana's official troubadour and his equally talented daughter, Rob and Halliday Quist. Limited dinner seating is between 5pm and 6:30pm and reservations are required. $5 cover.
phone: 406-886-2080
event website: laughinghorselodge.com
 05/31/2010
Margarita Monday with music from the Bad Larry's!
time: 8:00pm
location: The Raven, Woods Bay- 5 miles south of Bigfork
description: Start your week off right with music from the Bad Larry's and $2 Margaritas! That's right- Margarita Mondays are back at the Raven. We are excited to have The Bad Larry's performing on our favorite night of the week! Music starts at 8:00pm.
phone: 837-2836
event website:

BIGFORK AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE & VISITOR INFORMATION CENTER
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