Join us for our 5th Annual Bigfork Job Fair at Bigfork High School! Bigfork continues to experience seasonal staffing shortages, but just as importantly, this event is a valuable opportunity for employers to connect with young workers and for students to explore career possibilities right here in our community. The Bigfork Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to partner with Bigfork High School to bring businesses and students together in a way that supports both immediate hiring needs and long-term workforce development. New this year, the event is divided into two focused sessions: Hiring Hour (12:40?1:40 PM): Reserved for businesses that are actively hiring and ready to connect with students seeking employment. Career Exploration Hour (2:00?3:00 PM): Designed for businesses who want to share what they do, highlight career paths, and build relationships with future workforce talent. A 20-minute transition break between sessions allows for a smooth shift between groups. Employers are welcome to participate in one or both sessions, depending on your hiring needs and goals. To create a more engaging experience for both students and employers, this year?s event will be held in the Bigfork High School Community Room with a slightly smaller, more intentional layout designed to encourage meaningful conversations and stronger connections. Not hiring right now? No problem. The career exploration session is a great way to introduce students to your industry and build your future workforce. This event is free to Chamber members. Non-members are asked to make a $20 contribution toward a Bigfork High School scholarship the day of the event. Job Fair Pro Tips: How flexible can you be? Can two people share a role? Could you offer one day a week or rotating weekends? Creative roles often attract more applicants. Know what you?re looking for. A simple aptitude test or clear expectations can help both you and applicants. Everyone loves a little fun?consider a giveaway or interactive element to draw people in. Let?s get visual! Bring displays, videos, or eye-catching materials. Let?s get interactive! Think demos or hands-on elements. Let?s get social! Encourage photos and tagging. And finally?be welcoming. The person in front of you may not be your next hire, but they might lead you to one.
Join us for the Bigfork 4th of July Parade in downtown Bigfork, Montana! Enjoy festive floats, local pride, and a classic small-town celebration as we honor Independence Day with family-friendly fun and community spirit. Parade starts at noon?don?t miss it!
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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.
Rumble in the Bay is celebrating hardworking Vintage Farm Trucks Get ready to rev your engines! Rumble in the Bay is one of the most anticipated car shows of the summer in the Pacific Northwest ? and this year, we?re putting the spotlight on a true American classic: Vintage Farm Trucks! Set in the scenic village of Bigfork, Montana ? right on the shores of Flathead Lake ? Rumble in the Bay transforms our charming downtown into a celebration of horsepower and history. Electric Avenue will be closed to traffic as classic cars, trucks, and motorcycles take center stage. Whether you're showing off your ride or just soaking in the nostalgia, there?s something for everyone. Spectators can stroll the streets, grab a bite, enjoy a drink, and admire the incredible vehicles that roll in from across the region. Vehicle Registration Details: Preregistration: $25 through Friday, August 29th Late/Day-of Registration: $40 Lineup: First come, first served ? no space holding Want to park with friends or a club? Arrive together! Rain or shine ? no refunds Don?t miss this tribute to the car that defined a generation ? and the summer car show that keeps getting better every year.
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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