Join us on April 27th for this 31st Annual Taste of Bigfork, from 2pm - 5pm, for wine, music and wonderful food from Bigfork restaurants. Walk from venue to venue in downtown Bigfork for this fun and filling benefit for Flathead Valley Community College Culinary Arts Program and the Bigfork Area Chamber of Commerce. This event does sell out so get your tickets now! At 5:00 after you're full and happy, the world's greatest raffle will take place at the Garden Bar & Grill. Many great items are donated by Bigfork Area merchants for you to win. Sponsorships are available now. Call 406-837-5888 for more information
We would like to invite you to our annual spring luncheon at Flathead Lake Lodge on May 6th. This event serves as an opportunity to update our members on the latest chamber activities and also bring in expert speakers to discuss relevant business topics. Bear In Mind Business The Bigfork Area Chamber of Commerce invites you to our annual Spring Luncheon featuring Bear In Mind Business?the launch of a new initiative designed to support local businesses in becoming part of the solution when it comes to preventing bear conflicts in our area. Developed in partnership with the Wildlife Restoration Foundation (WRF), Swan Valley Connections, People and Carnivores, and the Chamber, this program equips businesses with the tools and resources needed to protect both people and wildlife. Bear In Mind Business builds on the vital work of each partner organization by offering practical support to businesses here in Bigfork. Whether it's helping business owners identify ways to improve bear resistance or providing resources to educate staff and customers, this initiative connects you to local experts working to keep both people and bears safe. Speakers: Jackie Pagano Bear Conflict Prevention Coordinator, Swan Valley Connections Affectionately known as a ?scat enthusiast,? Jackie brings a wealth of hands-on experience to her work. She helps distribute bear-resistant trash cans, installs electric fencing, and hosts educational events throughout the area. Her deep passion for wildlife and community makes her an engaging advocate for bear-smart practices. Ryan Wilbur Field Specialist, People and Carnivores Ryan works on the ground across the Northern Rockies to reduce human-carnivore conflicts. By helping landowners and land managers remove or secure attractants, P & C plays a key role in maintaining safe corridors for species like grizzly bears, black bears, wolves, and mountain lions. Rebekah Ficek Program Coordinator, Wildlife Restoration Foundation Rebekah coordinates the ?I Am Bear Safe?? (IABS) initiative, a multi-partner Wildlife Coexistence Strategy focused on reducing human-bear conflict in National Park and Forest gateway communities. She works directly with businesses?known as Park Gateway Partners?to provide education, signage, and tools that help visitors recreate responsibly, secure attractants, and promote bear stewardship. This luncheon will provide practical tools and insights to help your business ?bear in mind? the animals that also call Bigfork home. Seating is limited! Chef Rob will be serving your choice of: Minestrone or French Onion Caesar or Nut & Berries Salad Pulled Pork or BLAT (Bacon/Lettuce/ Avocado/Tomato) Sandwich
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Come out for some poker fun around the lake. Start is at the Buffalo Saloon at 10:30 am and then make it back by 4 pm for the Ante-Up Party. Each hand is $10.
Rumble in the Bay is one of the most eagerly awaited car shows of the summer in the Pacific Northwest. This year we are celebrating the Porsche, in honor of the 60th anniversary of the Porsche 911. We're located in Bigfork, Montana on Flathead Lake, a beautiful village on the bay. Bigfork closes off its main street, Electric Avenue, for the annual Rumble in the Bay Car Show. Participants from near and far roll into town with their beautiful vehicles. Crowds arrive in the early morning hours for food, drinks, and a relaxing stroll through town to enjoy and appreciate the vintage cars, trucks, and motorcycles on display. Preregistration is $25, through Friday, September 1st. Late, or day of registration is $40. Day of vehicle line up is first come first serve. There is no place holding. If you are part of a car club or want to park with friends, you all must arrive together. This event goes on rain or shine, no refunds.
Tamarack Time! is making its triumphant return to downtown Bigfork Everyone?s family has that secret recipe, passed down from generation to generation. Tamarack Time! in Bigfork is the perfect occasion to flaunt your signature dish. This amateur food competition is open to the public and invites the Flathead Valley to come down and enjoy this great event- and the great food! Hosted in the fall, this event takes place along Electric Avenue in Downtown Bigfork annually. Drop off your favorite dish in one of the 13 categories by noon for judging. The tasting opens to the public at 1 pm, and your $5 ticket lets you sample all the entries. Hungry yet?
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