Great Bear Festival
Save the Date! - August 8, 2026
Enjoy a beautiful Saturday in Big Sky Country with craft breweries from all over Montana, wine, food and music.
The Event: Your Flathead Valley Rotary Clubs are excited to present the 9th Annual Rotary Great Bear Festival.
We are excited to return to the Wachholz Center on Saturday, August 8th from 3 - 8:00 pm. Last year, residents and visitors enjoyed a fun summer afternoon and evening at an amazing venue. With sponsorship support from local businesses and private donors, the Rotary Great Bear Festival raises funds for local and global charitable projects. Your Flathead Valley Rotary Clubs are excited to present the 9th annual festival at the Wachholz Center at Flathead Valley Community College on August 8th, 2026. This venue allows us to grow the event in a beautiful setting and provide ample, easy access parking. We re-imagined the Great Bear Festival together with our community and grew it to new heights, making it more family-friendly and affordable! This incredible opportunity focuses on celebrating local culture, music, food, drink, and fun. It brings our community together with interactive activities for all ages.
We are excited to return to the Wachholz Center on Saturday, August 8th from 3 - 8:00 pm. Last year, residents and visitors enjoyed a fun summer afternoon and evening at an amazing venue. With sponsorship support from local businesses and private donors, the Rotary Great Bear Festival raises funds for local and global charitable projects. Your Flathead Valley Rotary Clubs are excited to present the 9th annual festival at the Wachholz Center at Flathead Valley Community College on August 8th, 2026. This venue allows us to grow the event in a beautiful setting and provide ample, easy access parking. We re-imagined the Great Bear Festival together with our community and grew it to new heights, making it more family-friendly and affordable! This incredible opportunity focuses on celebrating local culture, music, food, drink, and fun. It brings our community together with interactive activities for all ages.
The Benefit:
Residents and visitors enjoyed 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 local and global charitable projects.
Residents and visitors enjoyed 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 local and global charitable projects.
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 this year. A chart of Sponsorship Benefits is enclosed to help you choose a sponsor level that works best for you. The Flathead business community is known for its generosity to local causes. Rotary’s mission is Service Above Self. Together, we make a difference!
Let’s Raise A Glass To Raise A Community!
Volunteer at the Event:
We need volunteers to make the Great Bear Festival a huge success! Friends and family of Rotarians are encouraged to volunteer as well. Volunteer sign up will be available closer to the event.