You?re Invited to Hats Off to Our Members, the Bigfork Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting & Awards Banquet! It?s time to tip our hats to the people and businesses that make our community so special. Join us for a hat trick of an evening as we gather for the Bigfork Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting & Awards Banquet. Dress the Part - Wear a hat and dress accordingly! Go casual, classy, creative, or downright iconic. Whether you come in your everyday best or find something fun, we can?t wait to see what will be on top of your head. Event Schedule 6:00 PM ? Cocktail Hour Kick off the evening with a no-host bar, heavy appetizers served at 6:30 PM, and time to mingle with fellow members. 7:00 PM ? Presentation & Awards Celebrate our community and the outstanding individuals and businesses who make Bigfork shine. We?ll announce the 2026 Board of Directors and present the following awards: Business of the Year Emerging Business of the Year Heart of Bigfork Award Business Person of the Year Little Red Hen Award Evening Features Hat Trick Wine Toss: Ring the bottle to take it home and raise a glass to supporting the Chamber. Brimming with Wins Raffle: Choose your favorites and drop your tickets into the baskets you want most! Golden Ticket (limited to 50 tickets): One winner gets first pick of any raffle basket?the ultimate advantage. Tip Your Hat ? Closest to the Pin (Golf Simulator): Take your shot for a chance to win in Men?s and Women?s divisions. You Can Leave Your Hat On Photo Booth: Grab a prop, strike a pose, and take home a photo memory. Top Hat Awards: Wear your best hat, a few favorites will be chosen, and the crowd will crown the winner by applause. Seating is limited, so plan to grab tickets early. Sponsorship opportunities are available for businesses who want to support the event and be recognized. We can?t wait to celebrate with you ? hats off to our members!
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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?
'Tis the season for the Parade of Lights. The theme for this year will be announced soon and is always in conjuntion with the Bigfork Playhouse Children's Theatre's performance. The Bigfork Holiday Parade of Lights is held in downtown Bigfork starting at Grand and Electric Avenues on the first Saturday of December. Bring the kids and family out to visit local businesses, then grab a hot drink and enjoy the show. The parade will wrap up with Santa?s arrival at the Bigfork Center for the Performing Arts at 6:30 pm. He will be available for pictures until 8 pm. Remember to bring your camera to take memorable photos in the Christmas Village. The Parade of Lights is a small, community minded parade. Please keep this in mind if you are planning to attend and/or participate. We hope that attendees arrive early to shop, dine, and support Bigfork businesses. There is no formal road closure for this event, so please use extreme caution whether you are a spectator or float driver. Floats may register here: https://business.bigfork.org/events/details/parade-of-lights-481 Parade Rules: The parade organizers will remove any person and or float that is deemed to be political or offensive. This is a non-partisan community event. Items may not be thrown into the crowd. Walkers with your float may hand out items or they may be gently tossed toward the feet of spectators. No confetti cannons or throwing confetti. Confetti leaves lasting litter throughout our village. If any person on your float is seen breaking this rule, you will be required to pay for clean-up. Parade line up starts at 5pm at the school bus parking area on Grand. Parade starts at 6pm Lineup is first come/first serve There is no place holding Animals and livestock are welcome to join at the end parade. Please have walkers to clean up afterwards.
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