ST. IGNATIUS — Day two of Good Old Days begins with a pancake breakfast served at the St. Ignatius Senior Center from 7-11 a.m. Register for the Good Old Days parade, (the largest parade in Lake County), at 9 a.m. on July 15. Judging starts at 11 a.m. and the parade is at noon. You must be at the St. Ignatius High School before 11 a.m. to enter the parade. Parade categories include animal drawn vehicle, child rider, Native American, youth 12 & under, farm equipment, antique car, custom car, stock car, adult horse rider, commercial, novelty/humorous, clubs/organizations/group. Big Sky Mafia’s car/truck show will take place at the Community Center parking lot from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Come out and see all the awesome trucks and cars. Contact Big Sky Mafia on Facebook if you want to put a vehicle in the show. Big Toys will be at the Good Old Days Park from 1-4 p.m. Dog races are at 1 p.m. and food and craft vendors will be at the park from 1-4 p.m. Bingo will be played from 2-4 p.m. at the Senior Center. Family games like egg races, a water balloon toss, sprints and gunny sack races happen at 2 p.m. A beer walk is at 2:30 p.m. along with a tug-o-war. Lawn mower races are at 3 p.m. and from 1-4 there will be a tractor show and a National Guard obstacle course. From 4-8 p.m. a Brisket, pork with all the fixins barbeque will be held at the airport along with helicopter rides for $50 a seat. The day ends with a night at the movies in the Amphitheatre at dusk.

POLSON — Good Shepard Lutheran, 409 Fourth Ave. E, will hold a Christmas in July Bazaar on Saturday, July 15, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

ST. IGNATIUS — The St. Luke Buffalo Run is part of family orientated fun in the St. Ignatius Good Old Days Event and is hosted by St. Luke Community Healthcare, as a way to give back to the community and the St. Ignatius Chamber of Commerce.

Due to rising costs, there will not be a half marathon this year, but the other runs will continue as they have for years. The 1-mile fun run (walk/run), 4-mile run, and 7-mile run all start promptly at 8 a.m. on Main Street in front of Gambles Hardware (112 N. Main Street, St. Ignatius.) While each run takes a different route, they all end back at the starting line and the courses will be marked.

Entry deadlines: regular rates are available March 1 until July 12. All entries after July 12 will be considered same-day registrations. Sign up at: https://runsignup.com/Race/MT/StIgnatius/GoodOldDaysBuffaloRun. 

T-shirts are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Exact sizing not guaranteed. Same-day registration shirts will be limited to the supply available on race day. 

For more information, please contact Whitney Liegakos at 406-528-5262 or email: wliegakos@stlukehealthcare.org.

RONAN — Stop by Ronan City Park from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. for some music, food, and fun, and to show your pride. Serving hot dogs, chips, cookies, and watermelon. Sign up for the Food Competitions as well, with categories: best sweet, best presentation, most unusual, and most savory. This event is co-hosted by SAFE Harbor, Mission Mountain Empowerment, Providence St. Joseph Medical Center, Journey to Wellness, and Spirit of Many Colors. 

ST. IGNATIUS — The “Purple Mountain Player’s” final performance of “Stop the Press” will be on Saturday, July 15, at 7 p.m. at the Red Barn in St. Ignatius. Tickets cost $10 dollars per person or $40 dollars per family. Hope to see you there. BYOP (bring your own peanuts).

POLSON — Feeling lost in your faith? Receive free guidance every Sunday. Come join us on the hill at Polson Community Church, 1814 1st Street E, at 10:30 a.m. On Sunday, June 25, we will also have “Seekers,” an adult Sunday School class, at 9:15 a.m.

ST. IGNATIUS — Final Good Old Days events begin at the airport with a Fly In Breakfast including huckleberry pancakes, ham, eggs, coffee or juice served from 8 a.m.-noon. There will be door prizes as well as a large general aviation aircraft display. Duck races begin at 9 a.m. As a final weekend event, a Church Jamboree is set for 6 p.m. at Good Old Days Park.

POLSON — All summer reading programs will be held at the library’s temporary location, 301 16th Ave. E. (United Methodist Church building). Lavender Lori will be lots of fun. See you at 10 a.m.

POLSON — The Greater Polson Community Foundation’s “Passion for Polson” annual dinner is scheduled for Thursday, July 20. Go to: greaterpolsoncommunityfoundation.org, for more information.

RONAN — The Ronan Farmers Market is the place to find locally grown vegetables, meats, eggs, nursery plants, baked goods and jams, and of course, Montana-made crafts. The market is open every Thursday from 3:30-6:30 p.m. behind the Ronan Visitor Center. Come out and support your local farmers and artisans. 

Climate Cafe Polson is hosted by the Flathead Lakers on the third Friday of every month to normalize the conversation about climate impacts to our area. Climate Cafe is an open, respectful, accepting space for people concerned about the climate crisis to discuss their questions, concerns, and hopes. The next Climate Cafe is meeting will be held on Friday, July 21, from 9-11 a.m. at the Flathead Lakers patio. Coffee and baked goods provided. For more information contact the facilitator, Hannah at 406-638-1149.

POLSON — From July 21-August 6, “The Nerd” hits the Port Polson Players’ Polson stage. Considered Larry Shue’s masterpiece, this razor-sharp comedy has become a theatre classic. Willum, an up-and-coming architect, and his local weather caster girlfriend Tansy are obviously meant for each other. But when each is offered a job far away, it’s up to their friend Axel, a seasoned theatre critic, to keep them together. 

Seating is reserved by calling the Players box office at 406-883-9212 or online at portpolsonplayers.com; walk-ins are welcome also. Tickets are $19 for adults, $18 for senior citizens and students, with a $1 discount for MVFA members and veterans. 

POLSON —Polson Fairgrounds Inc. announces a Seaplane Fly-In scheduled for July 21 and 22. Go to: polsonfairgroundsinc.com for more information.

POLSON — Sandpiper Art Gallery & Gifts is pleased to present its 2023 two-day juried art show on July 22 and 23, featuring original fine art and fine craft. The festival will again be located at Sacajawea Park with high visibility from Highway 93 and Polson Bay. Go to: sandpiperartgalleryandgifts.com to apply online or by PDF. 

PLAINS — The seventh annual Plains Wildhorse 3-on-3 Shootout will take place on July 22 at Amundson Sports Complex. Registration deadline is July 14 and the entry fee is $160. Divisions will include first grade through adult. For more information, call Erica Swanson Lawyer at 406-544-8493.

RONAN — The 2023 Lake County Fair Horse Show begins at the fairgrounds in Ronan at 9 a.m.

  Calling all Flathead Lake lovers. Get ready for an amazing day of fun on the water at the annual Poker Paddle for Clean Water on July 22! We're thrilled to announce that this year we're offering youth tickets for $35 to paddlers aged 17 and under. Parents or guardians must be present, but this is a great opportunity for families to enjoy the beautiful lake together! Bring your kayaks, SUPs, canoes, or swimming abilities and choose between our short, medium, or long course and paddle to designated stops on the picturesque south end of Flathead Lake in Polson. Along the way, collect playing cards to build your winning hand. Each player will receive a commemorative gift. At the end of the paddle, we'll award prizes for both the best and worst hand, so bring your poker face and get ready to show off your skills on the water. Our event kicks off at The Kwataqnuk Resort. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to have fun while supporting clean water initiatives!

POLSON — Sandpiper Art Gallery & Gifts’ two-day juried art show, featuring original fine art and fine craft will be located at Sacajawea Park. 

LAKESIDE — Save the date for the 8th Annual Flathead Lake Run from 8 a.m. - noon at Lakeside’s Volunteer Park. This year’s run includes a kids’ 1-mile run and a 10k, in addition to the popular 5k. Run for the love of Flathead Lake on July 23. Go to: flatheadlakers.org, for more information.

POLSON — The Lake County Fair Shotgun Sporting Clays event begins at noon at Big Sky Sporting Clays, 42295 Irvine Flats Road in Polson. Call 406-883-2000 for more information. 

RONAN — Lake County Fair judging interviews will be held at the Lake County Fairgrounds at 1 p.m. followed by the Northwest Counties Farm Bureau Youth luncheon at 2 p.m.

RONAN — The Lake County Fair dog show begins at 8 a.m. Non-perishable open class check in takes place from 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. A family style dinner will be served at 5 p.m. Livestock arrival, including swine weigh off trailer from 3-6 p.m. and livestock weigh in from 6-8 p.m., will take place. The annual Lake County Fair is a big event in the lives of many boys, girls and adults in the area, especially for 4-H and FFA students. Go to: lakemt.gov/fair/events.html for event schedules or pick up a Fair Book from local retailers.

RONAN — From 7-11 a.m. the Lake County Fair

will hold a 4-H breakfast. The swine show takes place

from 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. The Horticulture Barn opens

at 10 a.m. Perishable open class check-in is from 9

a.m.-3:30 p.m. The cat show is at 1 p.m. A family style

dinner takes place at 5 p.m. At 6 p.m. market beef

judging takes place. Open class judges orientation is at

6:30 p.m. and open class judging happens between 7-9

p.m.

RONAN — From 7-11 a.m. the Lake County Fair will hold a 4-H breakfast. The swine show takes place from 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m.  The Horticulture Barn opens at 10 a.m. Perishable open class check-in is from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. The cat show is at 1 p.m. A family style dinner takes place at 5 p.m.

RONAN — Breakfast is served from 7-11 a.m. at the Lake County Fair. The Kid Zone is open from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Judges orientation is at 8:30 a.m. The Sheep Show is at 9 a.m., the Goat Show is at 11:30 a.m., the Fashion Review is at 4:30 p.m., the Small Fry Stock Show is at 5 p.m., the Market Livestock Dinner begins at 5:30 p.m. and the Market Livestock Sale starts at 7 p.m.

RONAN — The Ronan Farmers Market is the place to find locally grown vegetables, meats, eggs, nursery plants, baked goods and jams, and of course, Montana-made crafts. 

The market is open every Thursday from 3:30-6:30 p.m. behind the Ronan Visitor Center. 

Come out and support your local farmers and artisans. 

POLSON — All summer reading programs will be held at the library’s temporary location, 301 16th Ave. E. (United Methodist Church building). See you at 10 a.m.

RONAN — Tickets to the Ronan Chamber crab boil with all the fixin’s are for sale at $40 a piece. Get ready for a family style Crab Fest and grab your grandmas, coolers, camp chairs crab pliers, favorite beverages and bibs and meet us at the Lake County Fairgrounds. Live music and so much more from 5-7 p.m. More information at ronanchamber.com

HOT SPRINGS — For two days on the north lawn of Symes Hot Springs Hotel the annual Hot Springs Blues Festival will feature true blues. The Pleasure Kings will play nightly from 6-8 p.m. and from 8:30-10:30 p.m. JD and the Jaguars will perform. 

Call 406-741-2361 or go to: symeshotspringsbluesfestival.com for updates.

RONAN — Lake County Fair festivities continue with a breakfast from 8-11 a.m. The kid zone will be open from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. A Rabbit Show is at 9 a.m. and the Mission Mountain Quilt Guild Show takes place at K. W. Harvey Elementary gymnasium from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. The Poultry Show is at 1 p.m. and the Rabbit Show is at 2:30 p.m. Beef Showmanship takes place at 6 p.m. and a teen dance starts at 9 p.m.