Events highlighted in blue are events hosted by the Columbia Falls Area Chamber of Commerce.
DIY Flower Bookmarks. Design your own beautifully unique dried flower laminated bookmark! Get creative crafting a one-of-a-kind keepsake or gift it to someone special.
Columbia Falls: May 5-10.
Event hosted by Flathead County Library.
Our May 2025 Coffee with the Chamber event is on Tuesday, May 6th from 8:30-9:30 am at Uptown Hearth in Columbia Falls. Come enjoy some delicious coffee, meet the owners, and connect with other businesses.
Schedule:
Build business connections from 8:30-9:00 am followed by introductions of all attendees from 9:00-9:30am. Bring your business cards to share with others.
Coffee, pastries and water provided!
Coffee with the Chamber is a monthly networking event hosted by a different Chamber member business. Interested in hosting? Contact Andrea, [email protected] for more information.
Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) Training May 7, 8:30AM – 5PM & May 8, 8:30AM – 12:30PM Join us for a Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) Training for Meat Processors and Food and Beverage Manufacturers in the Flathead this May. We’re excited to offer this live, instructor-led class, which will explain the requirements of the Preventive Controls for Human Food regulation of the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), and how your company may benefit from creating or updating a HACCP Plan. Participants will work in small groups to practice HACCP concepts such as creating Hazard Analysis, and Critical Limit definition, and Process Flow charts needed to develop a HACCP Plans.
WHAT WILL YOU LEARN? • An overview of the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) • How HACCP works in coordination with GMPs and other Prerequisite programs • Why customers and distributors want you to have a HACCP Plan • Critical elements of the HACCP Plan, including the 12 steps of the Codex Alimentarius, SOPs, Hazard Identification, Critical Control Points, and more.
WHO SHOULD PARTICIPATE? Safety Managers Training Supervisors Lead Technicians Packaging Supervisors & Managers Regulatory Personnel Director/VP Food Safety Maintenance Managers Production Supervisors & Leads Sanitation Supervisors Plant Managers Quality Assurance Coordinators & Managers.
The value of this course is $600, but it is available at no cost to you. Limit 3 people per organization. Space is limited so register ASAP to confirm your spot.
Click here for event website.
Join the Columbia Falls Area Chamber of Commerce at Park Provisions in Coram on Wednesday, May 7th from 4:00-5:00 pm for an official ribbon cutting ceremony. Introductions and cutting of the ribbon between 4:15-4:30pm. Join us for a tour, learn about Park Provisions, and help celebrate with the owners.
About Park Provisions
Park Provisions is an adventure food outfitter featuring a fresh grab and go market, dine-in lunch menu, and camp and picnic store. This is a one-stop-shop for day trips, with take-n-bake dinners and beer, wine and cocktails to go. Open year-round to serve our community with seasonally changing hours. We are happy to introduce ourselves to our friends and neighbors.
Join Executive Director, Doug Mitchell, on Zoom and have a discussion with author McKenzie Long about the book, This Contested Land.
Register here.
About the Book: In This Contested Land, McKenzie Long explores the complex stories and controversies surrounding thirteen U.S. national monuments, from Bears Ears in Utah to Katahdin Woods and Waters in Maine. Long visits these sites, navigating issues like climate change, economic development, and Indigenous connections, while highlighting their cultural and environmental significance. Through essays that blend personal reflection with historical insight, Long confronts the challenges these lands face and advocates for a future that honors both their past and potential.
Event put on by Glacier National Park Conservancy.
Join us for our 5th annual pinup pageant where ladies walk the stage and are judged on their authenticity to the 30s, 40s, 50s, and 60s eras to determine who will be the next Miss PRG Pinup 2025!
When: Saturday May 10th - doors open at 6:00pm
Where: Triple B Ranch 1187 Hodgson Rd, Columbia Falls, MT 59912
Enjoy an evening with dinner and drinks and watch our pinups in action. Live auction, raffles, entertainment, and classic cars. You don't want to miss this event! All proceeds go to support Postpartum Resource Group. A local nonprofit that supports women and families in the Flathead Valley as they navigate the postpartum season.
Event put on by Postpartum Resource Group
Join the Columbia Falls Area Chamber of Commerce at Cedar Creek Lodge on Tuesday, May 13th, 2025 from 11:30 - 1:00pm for our Chamber membership luncheon. Registration fee includes the featured presentation and a catered lunch from The House of S&M.
Featured Presentation:
Columbia Falls HS Facility Enhancement Project
We want this high school remodel to truly reflect the needs and vision of our community while ensuring the building is prepared for generations to come. Your active involvement is essential in shaping a future-ready design that meets both current and long-term needs. Together, we can turn this vision into reality and create a school that serves our students and community for years to come.
Presented By:
Cory J. Dziowgo
Champion for Education
Superintendent of Columbia Falls School District 6
Luncheon Cost:
Register by noon on Monday, May 12th, 2025 to be guaranteed lunch.
Mark your calendars for our May economic development meeting on Thursday, May 17th, from 7-8am, at the Nite Owl Back Room Restaurants. Speaker to be announced soon.
Open to the public and Chamber members. Coffee is included and breakfast is available for purchase.
Join Land to Hand MT at Blackstar Brew Pub on Thurs. May 15 for a night of trivia, good company, and to say goodbye to our long-time staff member, Andrea! $1 per pint will be donated to Land to Hand MT to support our food access programs.
Thursday May 15, 5pm - 8pm Blackstar BrewPub, Whitefish, MT
Event Website click here.
Event hosted by Land to Hand Montana.
Join the Columbia Falls Area Chamber and Evergreen Chamber at First Interstate Bank's brand-new location in Columbia Falls on Monday, May 19th from 4:00-5:00pm for an official ribbon cutting ceremony. Introductions and cutting of the ribbon between 4:15-4:30pm. Join us for a tour, learn about the new location, and help celebrate with First Interstate Bank.
About First Interstate Bank
People. Communities. Businesses. You know, the good stuff. We are driven by the desire to continuously strengthen our relationship with you and our community. How? By listening. By putting people first. By embracing change. And, by acting with integrity.
We want you to focus on what’s important to you. Baking cookies? Running a business? Raising kids? Whatever it may be, we know we’re delivering on our end when you’re successful.
Free Day for Locals at the NEW Goats of Glacier Farm!
Join us for a fun-filled day at the newest working farm in the area! Bring your family and friends to experience hands-on demonstrations and educational activities. Meet, pet, touch, feed, and interact with our adorable goats, alpacas, mini-highland cows, and chickens.
What to Expect:
- Animal Interaction: Get up close and personal and learn about our friendly farm animals.
- Bouncy House: Fun for the kids!
- Gift Shop: Take home a piece of the farm.
- Food: Delicious eats from local food trucks to keep you fueled.
This event is completely FREE for all locals (bring your Montana Driver's License). Come be our guests and enjoy a day on the farm!
Visit our website for more details: http://www.goatsofglacier.com
We can’t wait to see you there!
Offload and update your wardrobe for FREE!
Looking to Shop? Clothing will be sorted on tables by size/gender/kids/adults. Take what suits your fancy!
Looking to Swap? Clean clothing and accessory donations will be accepted through Wednesday May 21st. Text 406-249-4762 for donation drop off information.
Any items remaining after our free shopping day on May 24th will be donated to local charitable organizations.
Rodeo has been a part of Montana’s culture since the first cowboys arrived over 150 years ago. Our events include bull riding, bronc riding, breakaway roping, team roping, barrel racing, and steer riding. We are Montana’s longest running series open rodeo. Your Glacier country vacation would not be complete without experiencing the legendary Blue Moon Rodeo. See you at the arena!
For event website, click here.
Event put on by Brash Rodeo.
VA Home Buyers Presentation presented by Kristen Hook and Maddie Clark, Mortgage Loan Originators with Glacier Bank.
Refreshments will be provided.
The 2nd annual Run Wild event to support Columbia Falls schools and local nonprofit organizations.
Lace up your running shoes for a fun-filled 5K or 1-mile run benefitting the Columbia Falls High School Band program, the Boys & Girls Club of Glacier Country, and Land to Hand. This scenic, out-and-back course starts and finishes at the former Glacier Gateway Elementary School, following the North Fork Road on a relatively flat route. Your participation will help replace band instruments that are 50+ years old.
Stick around after the race for food trucks, a beer/wine garden, yard games, live music, a raffle, and more—fun for the whole family!
Get your tickets here!
Kick off the start of summer with us at the 33rd Annual Climb Big Mountain! This Flathead Valley tradition brings together outdoor enthusiasts, families, and friends for a day of adventure and tons of fun on Whitefish Mountain Resort.
With registration you'll also receive: ✔️ An event t-shirt ✔️ A swag bag with surprise gift cards (two lucky participants will receive $50 each!) ✔️ Complimentary photos ✔️ A lift ticket for the descent.
Bring the whole family or rally up a team to support people with disabilities in the valley! Individuals are $25 each and kids under 12 are free. Teams of 10 or more are $20 per participant.
⛰️ Want to sponsor Climb? Contact [email protected] for sponsorship details. This is a great opportunity to get your business involved while supporting our mission. Plus, all sponsors receive a free team entry, so round up your crew and join us for an incredible day on the mountain!
Event website click here.
406-892-2072
233 13th Street East
PO Box 312
Columbia Falls, MT
59912
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