August Events in the Flathead Valley
Summer fun is in full swing at Flathead Lake in August, and the month is packed with a variety of activities! Don’t miss these exciting Flathead Valley events in August:
Montana Cup Regatta
Montana’s top sailing event of the year, the Montana Cup Regatta, takes place on gorgeous Flathead Lake this month. The regatta attracts sailors from across the region for a weekend of competitive racing, where teams race various classes of sailboats in multiple heats. This is a fantastic opportunity to appreciate sailing while surrounded by Flathead Lake’s beauty and connecting with fellow sailing enthusiasts.
ASA Sailing Courses
August’s sunny skies, steady winds, and warm weather make it the best time to improve your sailing abilities with Go Sail Montana! Sign up soon for our ASA sailing courses in August because demand for our courses is high in summer, and our sailing season ends soon after, in early September.
Summer Rodeos
In Montana, you don’t have to look too hard to find a rodeo, as they are some of the most popular Flathead Valley events for locals. In August, you can discover one of the area’s most thrilling rodeos at the Northwest Montana Fair and Rodeo, which includes an epic concert, carnival rides, games, and food vendors. However, the month of August has plenty more action in store, with smaller rodeos like the Brash Rodeo, which takes place three times in August.
5k Fun Run for Beer
On August 9th, Montana Brewery Running Series’ 5k Fun Run will be hosted by Glacier Brewing Co. All levels of walkers, runners, and joggers are welcome to participate in this untimed run, with a celebratory craft brew from Glacier Brewing Co. waiting for you at the finish line. There will also be games and music at the event, and each participant will take home a collector’s pint glass or seasonal swag item.
Great Bear Festival
Beer lovers also won’t want to miss the Great Bear Festival in Kalispell. The event, hosted by Flathead Valley Rotary Clubs, is a perfect chance to sample local and regional beers, ciders, sparkling waters, and wines while enjoying fun games, food trucks, and lively music. As a bonus, the festival’s proceeds go to a variety of local and global causes.
Bigfork Festival of the Arts
The Bigfork Festival of the Arts is one of the most anticipated Flathead Valley events of the summer! The two-day event features vendors selling their art, crafts, and fair food, while music and entertainment keep the atmosphere lively in downtown Bigfork. Stop by the festival to browse unique items showcasing the spirit of Montana!
Huckleberry Days Arts Festival
If you can’t make it to the festival in Bigfork or you want to browse even more arts and crafts, check out the Huckleberry Days Arts Festival in Whitefish. Not only does the festival offer art vendors, but this event commemorates the huckleberry harvest season, so attendees will also find tasty huckleberry treats to enjoy at the event or add to their home kitchen.
We hope to see you at these Flathead Valley events in August!