Good morning, Kalispell.

The Pioneer Days Rodeo will be held at Ronan Fairgrounds on Aug.1 and Aug.2 after organizers revived the event following its cancellation, and it will feature rodeo competitions such as bareback riding, team roping and barrel racing, plus a beer garden with concessions.

Registration is open for children ages 5 to 7 to compete in Mutton Bustin at the Fair & Rodeo on Aug.

13-15 at the Flathead County Fairgrounds. Up to 24 kids will be chosen at local venues by 2 p.m. on July 31, with winners awarded Justin Junior boots.

Construction is underway on the 20-acre Ashley Creek Park along Ashley Creek on Kalispell's west edge after Whitefish Community Foundation awarded $100,000 for general development + Kalispell Rotary Clubs donated $100,000 for an inclusive playground; the Bibler Legacy Foundation will gift the park to the city and support its upkeep.

Kalispell Public Schools board approved pay raises + renewals for nonunion staff for the 2026-27 school year.

Salaried employees receive a $5.61 daily increase while hourly workers get a 3.5% cost-of-living bump, and the superintendent’s contract now extends through June 30, 2029.

Flathead County is planning to replace its 100-year-old covered grandstands at the fairgrounds after assessments found long-term moisture damage — commissioners began seeking an architectural firm on July 2, with a contract expected on Aug.

11 and construction set to begin in August 2027.

Kalispell Pet Fest

10 AM – 3 PM — Flathead County Fairgrounds — Free entry with a pet food donation — Celebrate pets with games, adoptions, and educational exhibits.

NW Montana Cars and Coffee

10 a.m. – 1 p.m. — Krispy Kreme — Free entry — Cruise in for a morning of coffee and classic cars in Kalispell every Sunday from May to September.

Waylon Wyatt & Cole Chaney Concert

7-8:30 p.m. — Majestic Valley Arena — Ticket prices vary — Celebrate the kickoff of Under the Big Sky Festival with live music from Waylon Wyatt and Cole Chaney.

Marcus King Band Concert

Official Under the Big Sky After Party — Evening — Majestic Valley Arena — Ticket info available — Experience the electrifying Marcus King Band live in Kalispell.

Charles Wesley Godwin and Coleman Jennings Concert

6:00 – 9:30 PM — Majestic Valley Arena — Cost TBA — Experience the sounds of Charles Wesley Godwin and Coleman Jennings under the Big Sky.

NWMT Cars and Coffee at Kalispell Krispy Kreme

10 a.m. – 1 p.m. — Krispy Kreme — Free entry — Cruise in for coffee and classic cars every Sunday morning in the summer.

Sara Evans Concert

6:00 – 9:00 p.m. — Wachholz College Center — Check event page for ticket prices — Experience the enchanting sounds of Sara Evans in a beautiful venue.

Midland Concert

6-9 p.m. — Majestic Valley Arena — Presale tickets available — Enjoy a classic country vibe from the Texas trio Midland in an outdoor show.