August Events in Northwest Montana | Huckleberry Days, NW Montana Fair, Rodeos & Summer Festivals

August is one of the busiest months of the year in Northwest Montana, and Melissa Wells is back with your complete guide to everything happening across the Flathead Valley.From the beloved Huckleberry Days Art Festival in Whitefish to the Northwest Montana Fair & Rodeo in Kalispell, this month's episode covers the can't-miss festivals, concerts, fairs, family events, food, arts, live music and community celebrations that make August one of the best times to visit or explore Montana. Whether you're a local looking for weekend plans or a visitor planning a trip, News Now has your August calendar covered. The episode also highlights community favorites like the Whitefish Trail Hootenanny, Great Bear Festival, Montana Wine, Beer & Spirits Festival, live concerts, theater, local art festivals and much more.Celebrating its 37th year, Huckleberry Days transforms Whitefish's Depot Park into one of Montana's premier summer festivals from Aug. 7-9. Enjoy hundreds of artists and vendors, delicious huckleberry treats, family-friendly activities, live entertainment, community art projects and everything that makes Whitefish one of the Northwest's favorite summer destinations. Visit Huckleberry Days' website for more information!The Northwest Montana Fair & Rodeo returns Aug. 12-16 to the Flathead County Fairgrounds with five unforgettable days of carnival rides, livestock exhibits, delicious fair food, rodeo action, live entertainment, Walker Hayes in concert, monster trucks, exhibits, competitions and family fun. Visit their website for tickets and more information!For even more local events happening every day, always check out the Daily Inter Lake's events calendar.Northwest Montana deserves strong news reporting. Your donation helps continue work like this possible. Learn more at dailyinterlake.com/support Visit DailyInterLake.com to stay up-to-date with the latest breaking news from the Flathead Valley and beyond. Support local journalism and please consider subscribing to us. Watch this podcast and more on our YouTube Channel. And follow us on Facebook, Instagram and X. Got a news tip, want to place an ad, or sponsor this podcast? Contact us! Subscribe to all our other DIL pods! Keep up with northwest Montana sports on Keeping Score, dig into stories with Deep Dive, and jam out to local musicians with Press Play.