Bigfork Whitewater Festival

Usually held in May. This is one of Montana's signature events. Next year's dates aren't posted yet; this page shows the last one.

Bigfork Whitewater Festival, Bigfork

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Kayakers and rafters gather at the Swan River in Bigfork over Memorial Day weekend for whitewater racing, live music and community events. The 2026 festival was the 51st annual, so it has been running since the mid 1970s. It is a fun way to kick off summer in the village.

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