Events & Festivals Near Glacier National Park
Events/Festivals Near
Hungry Horse,
Montana
Popular Events & Festivals in the Glacier National Park Area
There's always something fun happening near Glacier National Park, no matter what time of year you visit.
From rodeos and live music to art festivals, holiday celebrations, farmers markets, and community events, you'll find plenty of opportunities to experience northwest Montana beyond the park itself.
Most of the events below take place in Hungry Horse, Columbia Falls, Whitefish, Kalispell, and West Glacier, all within an easy drive of Glacier Gateway Lodge.
Cabin Fever Days & Barstool Ski Races
Distance from Glacier Gateway Lodge: Approximately 12 minutes
Address: Martin City, MT
Website: https://cabinfeverdays.com/
Every February, Martin City celebrates Cabin Fever Days with one of Montana's most unusual traditions: the famous Barstool Ski Races. Teams race homemade barstools mounted on skis down Sugar Hill while spectators enjoy live music, food, drinks, and a weekend full of family-friendly activities.
Under the Big Sky Festival
Distance from Glacier Gateway Lodge: Approximately 15 minutes
Address: Big Mountain Ranch, Whitefish, MT
Website: https://underthebigskyfest.com
Held each July, Under the Big Sky is one of Montana's premier country and Americana music festivals. National recording artists, local food vendors, craft beer, and mountain views make it one of the area's biggest summer events.
Whitefish Winter Carnival
Distance from Glacier Gateway Lodge: Approximately 25 minutes
Address: Downtown Whitefish, MT
Website: https://whitefishwintercarnival.com
For more than 60 years, Whitefish Winter Carnival has brought the community together with parades, snow sculptures, live entertainment, family activities, and the legendary rivalry between the Yeti and the Snow Ghost. It's one of northwest Montana's signature winter celebrations held annually during the first weekend of February.
Huckleberry Days Arts Festival
Distance from Glacier Gateway Lodge: Approximately 25 minutes
Address: Depot Park, Whitefish, MT
Website: https://whitefishchamber.org
Held each August, Huckleberry Days features more than 100 artists and makers, local food vendors, live entertainment, and plenty of Montana huckleberry treats. It's a great way to experience local art and spend a summer afternoon in downtown Whitefish.
Northwest Montana Fair & Rodeo
Distance from Glacier Gateway Lodge: Approximately 30 minutes
Address: Flathead County Fairgrounds, Kalispell, MT
Website: https://nwmtfair.com
Each August, the Northwest Montana Fair & Rodeo combines PRCA rodeo action, concerts, carnival rides, agricultural exhibits, livestock competitions, and local food into one of the Flathead Valley's largest annual events.
Glacier Half Marathon Weekend
Distance from Glacier Gateway Lodge: Approximately 15 minutes
Address: West Glacier, MT
Website: https://vacationraces.com
Every June, runners from across the country gather near Glacier National Park for a half marathon, 10K, and 5K featuring incredible mountain scenery. Even if you're not participating, it's an exciting weekend with plenty of activity around West Glacier.
Crown of the Continent Guitar Festival
Distance from Glacier Gateway Lodge: Approximately 25 minutes
Address: Whitefish Performing Arts Center, Whitefish, MT
Website: https://crownguitarfest.org
Each August, this internationally recognized festival brings world-class guitarists to Whitefish for concerts, workshops, and performances spanning classical, jazz, blues, bluegrass, and contemporary music.
Looking for More Events?
Event schedules change throughout the year. For additional festivals, community events, seasonal celebrations, and special events throughout Montana, visit:
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