Join us at the O’Shaughnessy Outdoor Amphitheater at the Wachholz Center for a sunny-afternoon, sunset-concert Flathead celebration on Saturday August 8 2026! The Great Bear Festival returns with family fun, local sounds, and a new headline show by Tommy Edwards and Man & The Box (5:30–8:00 PM). Bring a blanket or lawn chair and settle in as the sun goes down. And if the weather turns, we’ll move the Concert indoors to this wonderful facility.
Tastes: Beer, Ciders and Wine sampling
Evening Concert 5:30-8:00 Tommy Edwards and Man & The Box
Family Fun from 3:00-5:30: Kids Free-Throw contest, lawn games, Kids’ art table, the famous Big Bubble booth, and more!
Food: Local food trucks serving up festival favorites.
Views: Beautiful mountain backdrop and plenty of park lawn to hang out.
The Benefit:
Residents and visitors enjoy a beautiful summer afternoon and evening at an amazing venue with great food and drink, and activities for all. With sponsorship support from local businesses and private donors, the Rotary Great Bear Festival raises funds for projects like youth basketball, Rotary Youth Leadership camp, scholarships for local high school seniors, Ashley Creek Park playground, local nonprofit grants, and international clean-water and sanitation efforts.
Becoming a Sponsor: We would be honored to have your support for the 9th Annual Rotary Great Bear Festival. Your participation as an Event Sponsor will help us meet our goal to raise $50,000 in charitable funds in 2026. The Flathead business community is known for its generosity to local causes. Rotary’s mission is Service Above Self. Together, we make a difference! To inquire about sponsorship opportunities, email kalispellnoonrotary@gmail.com
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