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• Brash Rodeo Winter Series

  • When
    March 13, 2026
  •  
    7:00 PM - 9:30 PM
  • Location
    Majestic Valley Arena, 3630 US Highway 93 N., Kalispell, MT

  Our performance features all major rodeo events including bull riding, saddle bronc, ranch bronc, bareback, team roping, breakaway, barrel racing, and steer riding. Rodeo has been a part of Montana’s culture since the first cowboys arrived over 150 years ago and we plan to keep that culture alive and well. See you at the arena!

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• 5th Annual Cloverfest in Columbia Falls

  • When
    March 14, 2026
  •  
    11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    CFJH 1805 Talbot Road, Columbia Falls, MT

  
  

  Cloverfest  - 5th Annual event

  Wear your green and celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Columbia Falls at our 5th annual Cloverfest put on by the Columbia Falls Area Chamber of Commerce. This family-friendly event includes live music performances, 5k, 1-mile fun run, food trucks, live entertainment, themed competitions, kid's carnival, activities and shenanigans.

  Date: Saturday, March 14th 2026, 11:00am - 3:00pm

  Location: Columbia Falls Junior High School, 1805 Talbot Road, Columbia Falls MT 

  Schedule of Events: 

  • 11:00am: Official 5k (Sponsored by Orthorehab Physical Therapy) 
  • 11:00am -3:00pm: The Great Clover Carnival 
  • 11:30-12:30: Live Music by JiaJia Farr Miss Flathead Valley’s Teen
  • 12:00pm: One Mile Fun Run
  • 12:45: 5k and Fun Run Award Ceremony
  • 1:00-2:00: Flathead Valley Irish Dance
  • 1:00-3:00: Go for the Pot of Gold : Olympic-Style Competitions put on by Shaine Reece Farmers Insurance 

  Cost for Event (not including 5k or fun run):

  • $10.00/person.  
  • $30 family of four or more.
  • Kids 5 and under are free.

  Event put on by the Columbia Falls Area Chamber of Commerce. A non-profit organization in Columbia Falls whose mission is to Support Local Businesses and Connect Our Community.

  A portion of the proceeds this year will support your local Columbia Falls Junior High School PTO.

  Included in $10.00 Entry Fee:

  • 20 Tickets for The Great Clover Carnival: Families can explore a gym full of St. Patrick’s Day–themed games and activities hosted by local businesses and nonprofits. Every booth brings something different — from silly challenges to creative crafts to hands‑on fun.
  •  Go for the Pot of Gold: Olympic Games 
  • Live Music 
  • Irish Dancing
  • St Patrick’s Day Competitions and Yard Games
  • Photo booth props and photo area

  Not Included in Entry Fee:

  • Food Truck, Beverages and Vendor  Purchases
  • 5k and/or Fun Run (Those are separate fees listed below and your registration for either of those events, gets you into the main event.)
  • Additional Carnival Tickets

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   Cloverfest 5k

  $30.00/person 

  Your race entry fee allows you to access all activities after your race.

  The Cloverfest 5k is a timed 5k starting at 11:00am on Saturday, March 14th, 2026.   Entry fee is $30/racer, which includes an official time, standings and race day themed swag. 5K is open to runners and walkers.

  Register by February 20th, 2026 to be guaranteed race day swag.

   Top Male and Female Medals Given Out in the Following Categories: 10 and Under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+

  Packet Pick Up: Friday, March 13th, 4-6pm,, Othrorehab Physical Therapy, 500 12th Ave West, Suite 2F - Columbia Falls

  Register for 5k

   Cloverfest Fun Run

  $15.00/person 

  Your race entry fee allows you to access all activities after your race.

  The Cloverfest Fun Run is a mile long run/walk starting at 12:00pm on Saturday, March 14th, 2026 The fun run is open to adults and children of all ages, infant strollers welcomed!  Dress in green as there will be a costume contest at the end of the race as well as other themed awards! Register by March 1st, 2024 to be guaranteed race day swag. 

  Themed Awards:  “Cloverly” Dressed, The Wild Clover, Shamrock Squad, The Speedy Shamrock, Pot O" Gold Perfection, Irish I Tried Harder, Golden Achiever, & Youngest Leprechaun.

  Packet Pick Up: Friday, March 13th, 4-6pm, Othrorehab Physical Therapy, 500 12th Ave West, Suite 2F - Columbia Falls

  Register for Fun Run

  
  

  2026 Pot of Gold Sponsors

  SHAINE R REECE

  2026 5k and Swag Sponsors

  2026 Leprechaun Sponsors
  

  2026 Clover Sponsors 

  • Columbia Falls Estate Planning
  • Flathead Electric Coop
  • Park Side Credit Union
  • Sky Run Vacation Rentals

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• Brash Rodeo Winter Series

  • When
    March 14, 2026
  •  
    7:00 PM - 9:30 PM
  • Location
    Majestic Valley Arena, 3630 US Highway 93 N., Kalispell, MT

  Our performance features all major rodeo events including bull riding, saddle bronc, ranch bronc, bareback, team roping, breakaway, barrel racing, and steer riding. Rodeo has been a part of Montana’s culture since the first cowboys arrived over 150 years ago and we plan to keep that culture alive and well. See you at the arena!

  Click here for event website. 

  
  

  Event put on by Brash Rodeo. 

  
  

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• It's a TRAP!

  • When
    March 15, 2026
  •  
    12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    The Hub Downtown

  Get ready to catch some mischief ✨
  

  Leprechaun Trap Making Party

  Sunday, March 15

  ⏰ 12:00–3:00 PM (open house style)

  Bring the kids for an afternoon of crafty fun as they design and build their very own leprechaun traps! We’ll provide all the supplies, you just bring the imagination (and maybe a little luck).

  Cost:

                  •             $15 per kid

                  •             Parents and helpers are FREE

  Purchase your tickets in advance to guarantee your kiddo gets a goody bag of loot! 

  The Contest:

  Once your trap is complete, we’ll take photos and post them on Facebook. The trap with the most likes by 6:00 PM on Monday, March 16 will win the Pot of Gold Prize ✨

  Leprechaun approved snacks and drinks provided.

  We can’t wait to see whose trap might be clever enough to catch a sneaky little leprechaun!  

  Keep up with the mischief here: https://www.facebook.com/share/1AnmtNnt6x/?mibextid=wwXIfr 

  
  

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• Glacier Book Club: Heroes of the Bob Marshall Wilderness

  • When
    March 18, 2026
  •  
    6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
  • Location
    Virtual

  Join Executive Director, Doug Mitchell on Zoom and have a discussion with author John Fraley about the book, Heroes of the Bob Marshall Wilderness.

  Registration online at: https://glacier.org/glacier-book-club/

  About The Book: Follow author John Fraley as he traces the lives and times of past and present heroes of the Bob Marshall Wilderness, from old-timers like Joe Murphy, to Smoke Elser, and on to the present. Over the past century, these heroes have ridden, packed, and hiked from one end of the Bob to the other, and they’ve helped make the wilderness what it is today.

  
  

  Event hosted by Glacier National Park Conservancy.

  
  

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• March Economic Development Meeting

  • When
    March 19, 2026
  •  
    7:00 AM - 8:00 AM
  • Location
    Nite Owl/Back Room Restaurants, 522 9th Street West, Columbia Falls
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  Mark your calendars for our economic development meeting on Thursday, March 19th, from 7-8am, at the Nite Owl Back Room Restaurants.

  Topic: Round Table Discussion and Housing Discussion

  Open to the public.  Coffee is included. Breakfast available for purchase. Please RSVP so we can plan accordingly. 

  Please RSVP here so we can plan accordingly.

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• 7th Annual Shred Fest-DREAM Adaptive Recreation

  • When
    March 21, 2026
  •  
    8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    Whitefish Mountain Resort, 1015 Glades Drive, Whitefish, MT 59912

  SHRED FEST 2026

  Kickoff Party & Packet Pickup: Friday, March 20th

  Shred Fest: Saturday, March 21st @ WMR

  Join the DREAM community for Shred Fest, a high-energy winter FUNdraiser at Whitefish Mountain Resort that brings people together to celebrate access, belonging, and adventure.

  Bring the stoke and join DREAM for our 7th annual SHRED FEST!

  Fundraise in advance of the event to support DREAM and our empowering programs, then come together for a fun, on-snow celebration on March 21.

  Choose your own adventure for the day — chase fun challenges, hike uphill, ski or ride laps, rack up as many vertical feet as you can, or simply soak up the energy and celebrate another empowering season at the mountain with DREAM. Prizes will be awarded for top fundraising efforts, challenges completed, and vertical feet shredded, with multiple categories to keep the competition fun and inclusive.

  Don’t forget your fun outfit or costume — this year’s theme is WILD THANGZ!

  Click here for event website. 

  Event hosted by DREAM Adaptive Recreation.

  
  

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• Gearing Up for Growth: Refocus, Reorganize and Regain Margin

  • When
    March 23, 2026
  •  
    8:30 AM - 10:30 AM
  • Location
    44 2nd Ave. W., KaLispell, MT 59901

  Course Overview: Second-stage companies often face margin squeeze as they grow. This session helps owners refocus strategy, reorganize resources, and regain profitability without sacrificing momentum.

  Key Learning Objectives: 1. Identify margin-draining activities. 2. Refocus on core profit drivers. 3. Reorganize people and processes for efficiency.

  Who Should Attend: Owners and executives of businesses beyond the startup stage who need to stabilize margins and streamline operations. Practical Takeaways: 1. Margin analysis tool. 2. Reorganization planning worksheet. 3. Strategic focus framework.

  This session is part of the Business Lifecycle Masterclass Series, designed and led by Rich in Thought Consulting.

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  Event hosted by Montana West Economic Development. 

  
  

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• Brash Rodeo Winter Series

  • When
    March 27, 2026
  •  
    7:00 PM - 9:30 PM
  • Location
    Majestic Valley Arena, 3630 US Highway 93 N., Kalispell, MT

  Our performance features all major rodeo events including bull riding, saddle bronc, ranch bronc, bareback, team roping, breakaway, barrel racing, and steer riding. Rodeo has been a part of Montana’s culture since the first cowboys arrived over 150 years ago and we plan to keep that culture alive and well. See you at the arena!

  Click here for event website. 

  
  

  Event put on by Brash Rodeo. 

  
  

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• Brash Rodeo Winter Series

  • When
    March 28, 2026
  •  
    7:00 PM - 9:30 PM
  • Location
    Majestic Valley Arena, 3630 US Highway 93 N., Kalispell, MT

  Rodeo has been a part of Montana’s culture since the first cowboys arrived over 150 years ago. Our events include bull riding, saddle bronc, ranch bronc, bareback, team roping, breakaway roping, barrel racing and steer riding. We are Western Montana’s longest running series open rodeo. See you at the arena! It's here! Our rodeo season finals and kids egg hunt. Over 2800 eggs with toys and prizes inside along with 18 grand prizes!

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  Event put on by Brash Rodeo. 

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• April Coffee with the Chamber at Land to Hand MT

  • When
    April 07, 2026
  •  
    8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
  • Location
    Land to Hand MT, 540 4th Ave West, Columbia Falls
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  Our April Coffee with the Chamber event is on Tuesday,   April 7th, 2026 from 8:30-9:30 am at Land to Hand MT in Columbia Falls.    Start your morning off with business connections and coffee. 

  Schedule: 

  Business networking 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!

  Meet Our Host: Land to Hand MT

  Our History

  Originally Farm Hands – Nourish the Flathead, Land to Hand is a grassroots, community organization founded by farmers, eaters, business leaders, and food system planners from around the Flathead Valley. Our interests include ecologically sound, socially just, and economically viable ways of growing food and making it accessible to everyone regardless of income.

  We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit – our EIN is 27-2056363. Donations to our organization are tax deductible under federal and state laws.

  Our Mission

  The mission of Land to Hand MT is to build a strong community food system that fosters socially just ways of accessing food.

  
  

  Learn More:  https://landtohandmt.org 

  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. 

  
  

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• April Chamber Membership Luncheon

  • When
    April 14, 2026
  •  
    11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Cedar Creek Lodge and Conference Center, 930 2nd Ave West, Columbia Falls
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  Join the Columbia Falls Area Chamber of Commerce at Cedar Creek Lodge on Tuesday, April 14th, 2026 from 11:30 - 1:00pm for our Chamber membership luncheon.  Registration fee includes the featured presentation and a catered lunch.

  Featured Presentation: State of the City

  Presented By: Eric Hanks, City Manager of Columbia Falls 

  Topics:

  • Growth Policy – Land Use Plan; Zoning and Subdivision Regulations
  • Construction Projects – Road and Sidewalks; River’s Edge; Pinewood Aquatic Center
  • Community Interest – Resort Tax, Short Term Rentals

  Featured Caterer: Stageline Pizza

  Luncheon Cost:

  • Chamber Members: $16.00/person

  • Non-Chamber Members: $20.00/person

  Register by noon on Monday, April 13th, 2026 to be guaranteed lunch.

  
  

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• Evening with the Vintner

  • When
    April 24, 2026
  •  
    6:30 PM
  • Location
    Glacier International Lodge, 4150 US Highway 2 East, Kalispell, MT

  Evening with the Vintner, Wine and Charcuterie. Wine tasting event, live music, overnight stay in a King room and hot breakfast.

  $249 for Two

  $185 Single Occupancy

  
  

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• American Red Cross Drive at Cedar Creek Lodge

  • When
    May 11, 2026
  •  
    12:00 PM - 5:15 PM
  • Location
    Cedar Creek Lodge, 930 2nd Avenue West, Columbia Falls, MT

  Come give blood at our American Red Cross Blood Drive at Cedar Creek Lodge.

  Click the link below to sign up.

  https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=XANTERRA

  
  

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• American Red Cross Blood Drive at Cedar Creek Lodge

  • When
    July 28, 2026
  •  
    12:00 PM - 5:15 PM
  • Location
    Cedar Creek Lodge, 930 2nd Ave. W., Columbia Falls, MT

  Come give blood at our American Red Cross Blood Drive at Cedar Creek Lodge.

  Click the link below to sign up.

  https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=XANTERRA

  
  

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