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. 

POLSON — The Polson Business Community invites you to participate in the 23rd annual Polson Main Street Flathead Cherry Festival from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, July 29 and 30. They are proud to note that this two-day event has been recognized among the top five must-see tourism attractions in the state. 

The festival includes fresh local cherry sales, artists, vendors, local food and drinks.

HOT SPRINGS — On the north lawn of Symes Hot Springs Hotel the Hot Springs Blues Festival will feature true blues from around the Northwest. Music performed from 4-6 p.m. will be by the Kenny James Miller Band with Money Penny performing from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Mudslide Charley plays from 9-11 p.m. Call 406-741-2361 or go to: symeshotspringsbluesfestival.com for updates.

POLSON — The Flathead Cherry Festival will hold a sidewalk chalk art contest from noon to 5 p.m. on Saturday, July 29. Get ready and be creative on your block of the sidewalk – al all-ages contest with prizes for winners in different categories. 

Pick up chalk beginning at noon. The contest will be judged at 5 p.m.

POLSON — The Flathead Cherry Festival will hold a sidewalk chalk art contest from noon to 5 p.m. on Saturday, July 29. 

Get ready and be creative on your block of the sidewalk – all-ages contest with prizes for winners in different categories. Pick up chalk beginning at noon. The contest will be judged at 5 p.m.

RONAN — The Lake County Fair continues with breakfast at the fairgrounds from 8-11 a.m. 

The kid zone is open from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and the beef and dairy breeding and showmanship program is from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. 

The Quilt Show continues from 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. at K.W. Harvey Elementary. 

The Large Animal Round Robin takes place between 3 and 4 p.m. with the small animal Round Robin to follow. 

A ranch rodeo take place from 5-8 p.m. All livestock will be released between 7-9 p.m. with clipping chutes removed.

BIG ARM — The Big Arm Association will hold our second Community Yard Sale on Saturday July 29 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at our historic Big Arm School. Donations are now being accepted during our Thursday coffee hour 10 a.m.-noon or for other drop off arrangements please call Nancy/Jeff at 406-849-5064 or Ron Roberts at 406-871-5809 or e-mail- thebigarmassociation@gmail.com. You can also rent a space at our yard sale for a donation of $10. Please bring your own table. Please let us know so we can reserve a spot for you. All proceeds from the sale will be used to maintain our historic Big Arm School.

POLSON — At 2 p.m. Anderson Broadcasting will host a cherry spitting contest. Cherries will be provided for this all-ages competition.

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RONAN — At 9 a.m. the NBHA barrel race takes place at the Lake County Fairgrounds.

POLSON — The final day of the Cherry Festival takes place on Main Street in downtown from 10 a.m.- 5 p.m.

POLSON — The final day of the Cherry Festival takes place on Main Street in downtown from 10 a.m.- 5 p.m.

POLSON — A full pancake breakfast to start your morning right will be served at the Elks Lodge on Main Street from 7-11 a.m.

POLSON — A full pancake breakfast to start your morning right will be served at the Elks Lodge on Main Street from 7-11 a.m.

POLSON — At 1 p.m. on Sunday, July 30, enter your prized baked or cooked recipes for a chance to win the title of the Best Pie, Sweet or Savory. Visit the website for more details.

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. 

RONAN — Mission Valley Backcountry Horsemen will have their next monthly meeting on Aug. 1, at 7 p.m. at the Ronan VFW on Round Butte Rd. Our club will discuss the remainder of our trail projects to be completed for 2023 and the projects we’ve completed so far. Hope to see you there.

POLSON — The Polson Chamber of Commerce will hold a luncheon on Aug. 2 at noon, in the KwaTakNuk banquet room. George Simpson, Interim Police Chief, will speak about the downtown vagrancy issue and the steps being taken to improve the issue.

PABLO — Salish Kootenai College will hold their final basketball clinic on Aug. 2 and 3 for students in 9th-12 grade. Students will get hands-on training while learning the fundamentals of basketball. Students will get to play with SKC basketball players at each session.

To register or if you have questions call Coach Harris at 406-529-8217.

ZOOM — Mission Mountain Zen Center is offering free online meditation classes. Join the Center on Wednesdays for an online meditation class led by Zen Teacher, Zenku, including meditation instruction, practice and discussion via Zoom. The classes will be each Wednesday from 6-7:30 p.m. We will cultivate and deepen our centering skills and meditation practice during the class. Take advantage of this opportunity. For more information and a Zoom link to the class call Zenku at 847-721-0665 or email: at: Jerry.Smyers@gmail.com.

POLSON — The Port Polson Players will perform “The Nerd” at 7:30 p.m. at the Polson Theatre by the lake. To make a reservation call 406-883-9212.   

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 — The Pioneer Days celebration begins on Friday, Aug. 4 and continues through Sunday, Aug. 7 at the Ronan Fairgrounds. Ronan Pioneer Days is a community event with fun for the whole family. 

There will be plenty of good old-fashioned entertainment. For more information call 406-676-8300.

POLSON — The Port Polson Players will perform “The Nerd” at 7:30 p.m. at the Polson Theatre by the lake. To make a reservation call 406-883-9212.   

BIG ARM — The Big Arm Association will be hosting an outdoor concert featuring The Bannack String Band on Saturday, Aug. 5, at 6 p.m. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and be prepared to be entertained by “The band that plays history.” The many talented musicians and singers share history through music with a big dash of humor. It is always a fun-filled evening. For more information-contact Nancy Foster at 406-849-5064. 

CHARLO — On Aug. 5 Ninepipes Museum will hold a First Saturday event from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. This is a shopping event, featuring several special guests, including award winning photographer, June McDonald. Enjoy fabulous live music with The Late Bloomers from noon to 2 p.m. Dan Baldwin of Montana Bison and Leather will show his fine craft, while Stone Wreath Studio and Native Jewelry makers, Nizhoni Friese and Tracie McDonald, will demonstrate their unique work. Come meet these talented folks and take a walk-through history in the Ninepipes Museum.

RONAN — All makes, models and vintages are welcome to the Pioneer Days Car Show held south of Glacier Bank from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Prizes will be awarded to the top ten vehicles. Call 406-676-3961 for more information.

RONAN — Ronan Pioneer Days continues. Past events have included a mini petting zoo, dummy roping, stick pony racing, lawnmower races, farmer Olympics, sheep riding and sheep dressing. Visit: www.facebook.com/RonanPioneerDays for more information.

POLSON — The Port Polson Players will perform “The Nerd” at 7:30 p.m. at the Polson Theatre by the lake. To make a reservation call 406-883-9212.    

POLSON — The Mission Valley Speedway Superoval, 1113 N. Reservoir Rd., is the site of the NW Pro Trucks racing event. Admission is $12 for adults, $8 for children 8-15; children under 7 are free. Seniors 55 and older, military and first responders pay a $10 admission fee. Family (two adults, three kids) is $40 general admission. RV dry camping fee is $50 per one RV. Time trials begin at 6 p.m. and racing begins at 7 p.m. For more information call 406-212-8159.

RONAN — The 26th annual Ronan Pioneer Days 3-on-3 Tournament takes place Aug. 6 in the Ronan Schools’ parking lot. Registration deadline is July 25 and entry fee is $150.

POLSON — The Port Polson Players will perform “The Nerd” at a 2 p.m. matinee at the Polson Theatre by the lake. To make a reservation call 406-883-9212.