A BIG thank you to these businesses who are sponsoring
the 2024 Bigfork Whitewater Festival!
CLASS V
Bigfork Innovations Group - BIG is a loosely comprised conglomerate of individuals who were brought together by the shared belief that there is space in our community for additional innovation and growth. This fundraising group aims to bring additional resources needed to our community, to raise awareness about what Bigfork can offer, and to help support other non-profits in the Bigfork community.
Sky Vault Media - If you are looking for a comprehensive and reliable media company in Northwest Montana, you have found the right place! Sky Vault offers a wide range of services including social media management, videography, photography, and drone services. They are dedicated to helping businesses and individuals tell their unique stories and showcase their products, services, and properties in the best light. With their expertise and state-of-the-art equipment, they deliver exceptional results that elevate your brand.
CLASS IV
Bigfork Wine and Whiskey Lounge - Bigfork’s newest lounge and restaurant! Try delicious wines, tasty whiskeys, and an amazing menu from this new local spot.
Bridge Street Cottages - On the Shores of the Swan River and tucked into the pine trees you’ll find the perfect Montana retreat. With its elevated fishing cabin design and ideal downtown location it is easy to see why the Bridge Street Cottages have been a favorite accommodation to travelers and locals for almost two decades.
Dagger Kayaks - Dagger produces the highest quality and performance whitewater, recreational, and touring kayaks in the industry at a great value. Wherever there's water.
Flathead Lake Brewing Company - The crew at FLBC works hard, plays harder, and does everything to the highest standard. For them, it’s about being leaders in the beer industry, it’s about supporting local and environmental sustainability, and it’s about contributing to the community that has so graciously embraced them. Ever supportive of the festival, we are also very supportive of putting their beers in our bellies.
Jennifer Shelley, Bigfork Realtor - According to Jennifer, “I consider it a privilege to walk these beautiful parcels of property and help clients find exactly what they are looking for. I don’t just sell real estate; I sell a lifestyle, and I’m committed to helping my clients realize their dreams in the Flathead Valley!"
The Missoula Broadcasting Company - A locally-owned and operated media company in Missoula. Their stations are KDTR-fm (Trail 103.3), KKVU-fm (U104.5), KYJK-fm (Jack 105.9) and ESPN Radio (102.9 fm). Listeners tune in for upbeat personalities, community events, news, sports, and activities.
Outriders Presents - Live music promoter bringing concerts to Whitefish, Columbia Falls, Emmigrant, Three Forks, and of course, the promoters of the famous Under the Big Sky Festival in Whitefish, MT!
Wear Your Roots - WYR offers high quality comfortable apparel that helps individuals show pride in the state they love. Make sure to check out the full line-up of clothing.
CLASS III
Base Camp Bigfork - Kayak and SUP rentals in the warm and Dog Sled Mushing adventures in the cold! This amazing family owned and family run business is putting on our Stand Up Paddleboard Race in the Bay held on Saturday.
Bedrock Sandals - From big adventures to easy-livin’, Bedrock Sandals are built to free your outdoor soul.
Blue Cat Rentals - A locally owned and operated boat rental service located in Bigfork offering boat, waverunner, paddleboard, and kayak rentals on Bigfork Bay. Blue Cat Rentals is sponsoring our musicians that will be playing along the River Trail on Saturday and Sunday!
CD Fishing - North American distributor for the world-class fly fishing rods made by Composite Developments New Zealand. Since introducing the first carbon fiber rod in 1982, CD has been at the forefront of rod technology.
Flathead Aesthetics & Health - The team at Flathead Aesthetics & Health is dedicated to providing safe and effective treatments that enhance your natural beauty. They strive to provide outstanding service and personalized care to each of their patients.
Flathead Raft Company - Flathead Raft Company is your best source to nature and excitement in Western Montana. Accessing Flathead Lake and the Lower Flathead River we offer thrilling half day whitewater trips down the legendary Buffalo rapids.
Immersion Research - Immersion Research produces high quality kayaking gear for the masses, including dry suits, dry tops, paddle jackets, paddle pants, spray skirts, and more. Privately owned and operated by kayakers, for kayakers!
Lake Baked/Riverview Bar - Lake Baked is located in the heart of Bigfork, Montana – just off Electric Avenue overlooking the Swan River. They bake frosted and caramel cinnamon rolls, quiche, cookies, sweet & savory hand pies, whole & sliced pie, and a variety of other treats depending on the season and the day.
Pyrahna - Pyranha Kayaks are designed and built to the highest standards to be used by the most demanding paddlers on rivers across the world for river running, creeking and freestyle kayak.
Rendezvous River Sports - If you find yourself in Jackson Hole Wyoming, check out our friends at Rendezvous River Sports! Your ultimate destination for whitewater and scenic kayak, raft, and SUP. They offer private and group float trips all summer long!
Saketome Sushi - Contemporary sushi restaurant & bar located in downtown Bigfork, Montana. Sustainability and creativity have always been at the top of SakeTome’s priorities, and in the seafood business, a reverence for the ocean is of utmost importance.
Tamarack Cannabis - Tamarack Cannabis is a woman owned and operated dispensary, founded in 2009, and is one of the longest standing seed-to-sale medical dispensaries in the Flathead Valley. Tamarack Cannabis operates under core values of quality, loyalty, innovation and inclusion.
Timbers Motel - Timbers Motel is located conveniently off of MT Hwy 35 among the pines of adjacent Flathead Lake State Park. En route to Glacier National Park, a short walk to Flathead Lake, Downtown Bigfork and a number of scenic hikes make Timbers Motel your trailhead to adventure of any kind.
Whitefish Credit Union - Whitefish Credit Union is more than just money. They’re helping Montanans transform their lives and their communities, and create positive change.
CLASS II
The American Vacation Rentals - Recently renovated with all new interior and themed-rooms to provide a true Montana experience located in the heart of downtown Bigfork.
Glacier Bank - Glacier Bank is pleased to offer a full range of financial products and services including Personal and Business Deposit Accounts, Retirement and Investment Products, Home Equity and Consumer Loans, Home Mortgages, and Business Loans. They proudly serve the Montana communities of Kalispell, Lakeside, Whitefish, Columbia Falls, Libby, Eureka, Bigfork, Polson, Pablo, Ronan, Butte, and Anaconda.
Glacier Getaway - Glacier Getaways provides Whitefish Property Management & Vacation Rentals. Offering long and short-term rental services in the Flathead Valley, Montana.
Glacier Institute - Experience Life-Changing Hiking Tours, Camps & Education Programs In Glacier National Park. Programs and Scenic Nature Hikes for Individuals, Families, Schools, and Businesses. Multi-Day Hikes. Family Hikes. Avalanche Lake Hike. Wildlife Hikes.
Sawyer Paddles & Oars - Celebrating over 55 years of crafting performance driven paddles and oars. Made in the beautiful Rogue River Valley, USA.
Whitefish Marine - Boating is all about family. The owner is a third-generation boater and grew up on the water. Whitefish Marine is a locally owned and operated family business since 1998 and meeting their customer’s needs is always the first priority.
Class I
Bigfork Animal Hospital - Bigfork Animal Hospital is a well-established, full-service, small animal veterinary hospital providing comprehensive medical, surgical and dental care.
County Line Coffee - Drive thru coffee hut located in Ferndale, America
FASTSIGNS - FASTSIGNS® of Whitefish-Kalispell, MT creates impactful signs and graphics to help you increase your business visibility and tell your brand story. Whether you need banners and displays for promotions or large scale, multi-site building signage, our experts design and create the right mix of custom signs, graphics and other marketing and visual communications solutions to meet your objectives.
Love Boat Paddle Co. - Love Boat Paddle Co. is Missoula's place all things river. From SUP rentals, new and used whitewater kayaks, rafts and more, they have you covered.
Montana Athletic Club - MAC provides a healthy and relaxing environment, allowing each member to reach his or her personal best. They provide professionals to instruct and consult on personal fitness. State-of-the-art facilities and equipment, pool, tennis courts, innovative classes and programs to satisfy all levels of fitness.
NRS - Since 1972, NRS has been dedicated to providing the equipment, expertise and inspiration that empowers adventure on the water.
Split Rock Restaurant - The local spot you've been looking for. Family owned & operated. Check them out for burgers, steaks, pasta, salads, and cocktails!
Sweet Protection - The safest and most advanced helmets, eyewear, protective gear and apparel. Helmets, eyewear, protection gear and apparel. Live out your passion and push your limits.