OUTDOOR FESTIVAL

WHILE YOU ARE IN TOWN FOR ALL THE JAW DROPPING WHITEWATER ACTION, MAKE SURE TO CHECK OUT THE MANY VENDORS, FOOD TRUCKS, AND LIVE MUSIC SPREAD THROUGHOUT TOWN! VENDORS WILL BE LOCATED DOWNTOWN IN FRONT OF LAKE BAKED/THE RIVERVIEW BAR AND ALSO AT THE START OF THE SWAN RIVER NATURE TRAIL!

THAT’S IN ADDITION TO THE ALREADY AMAZING RESTAURANTS AND STORES THAT BIGFORK HAS TO OFFER. CLICK HERE TO SEE THE BIGFORK CHAMBER’S LISTING OF LOCAL BUSINESSES.

MUSIC ON THE TRAIL

Saturday, May 24th

Tomara 12-3PM
Location: Start of the Swan River Nature Trail

Dan Dubuque 12-3PM
Location: On the Swan River Nature Trail

Sunday, May 25th

Rylee Mix 12-3PM
Location: Start of the Swan River Nature Trail

Bryan Thurber 12-3PM
Location: On the Swan River Nature Trail

MUSIC ON THE TRAIL IS SPONSORED BY: BIGFORK ANIMAL HOSPITAL, FORAGE & FLORAL, GLACIER SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY, SAKETOME SUSHI, STOCKMAN BANK, TIMBERS MOTEL, & WHITEFISH MARINE

VENDORS

VENDORS WILL MOSTLY BE SET UP SATURDAY AND SUNDAY FROM 10-4PM, UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED!

BEER GARDEN Sponsored by Glacier Distilling + Flathead Lake Brewing Co.
Enjoy a delicious craft cocktail or a cold pint at the start of the Swan River Nature Trail. All products are Montana made! The beer garden will be serving beverages from 12 to 4pm on Saturday and Sunday.
Location: Vendor Zone at the start of the Swan River Nature Trail

Whitewater Festival Info Booth
Stop here for festival information, official Whitewater t-shirts, and grab some raffle tickets while you’re at it!
Location: Start of the Swan River Nature Trail & in front of Lake Baked (191 MILL ST, BIGFORK, MT 59911)

D&T BBQ
Barbecue Pulled Pork, Pork Ribs, TriTip, Cowboy Fries, Bag of Barbecue (BOB) & Bacon Wrapped Stuffed Jalapenos
Location: In front of Lake Baked (191 MILL ST, BIGFORK, MT 59911)

Island Noodles
Island Noodles is a unique, healthy meal not typically found at outdoor events. Ingredients include their own soba noodles, a variety of 21 fresh vegetables, and a proprietary island-style sauce.
Location: In front of Lake Baked (191 MILL ST, BIGFORK, MT 59911)

Wild Bill’s Western Food Wagon
Pulled pork, beef brisket, chicken strips, steak fries, and more!
Location: Vendor Zone at the start of the Swan River Nature Trail

Bigfork Schools Close Up Fundraiser
Help raise money for the Bigfork Schools 7th & 8th grade trip to Washington D.C. with the Close Up Foundation!
Location: Vendor Zone at the start of the Swan River Nature Trail

Bigforkin’
Bigforkin' is a fresh take on apparel and goods celebrating Bigfork, for locals and visitors alike.
Location: Vendor Zone at the start of the Swan River Nature Trail

Flathead Lake Bio Station
The FLBS Mission is to serve the Flathead Lake region, the state of Montana, the nation, and the world by advancing a cutting-edge research, monitoring, education & outreach platform for limnology, ecology, and environmental science at Flathead Lake.
Location: Vendor Zone at the start of the Swan River Nature Trail

Flathead River Alliance
Formed in 2019, the Flathead Rivers Alliance is a non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation of the Flathead River System.
Location: Vendor Zone at the start of the Swan River Nature Trail

Good Times Supply
Experience the most convenient and exciting way to explore the Flathead Valley, Glacier National Park, and Whitefish areas. Good Times Supply Company specializes in convenience to add more good times and less waiting. See below for delivery, pick up, and a great selection of the premium e-bikes from Rad Power E-Bikes.
Location: Vendor Zone at the start of the Swan River Nature Trail

Mariah’s Mobile Massage
Are you in need of a great massage but don't want the hassle of driving? Mariah will come to you for a massage done in your home or chair massage at your business or events. Skip the drive and call today!
Location: Vendor Zone at the start of the Swan River Nature Trail

Montana Kayak Academy
MKA is a nonprofit providing certified kayak instruction for all ages in the Flathead Valley, while creating educational opportunities that teach basic fundamentals.
Location: At the Big Rock!

SOTAR, Whitewater Manufacturing
Their boats are designed and made next the Wild and Scenic Rogue River in Merlin, OR. It takes many hands to design and build their boats. Each hand adds to the boats custom details. A small business with fewer than 20 employees - they work hard and then they play hard on the products they make.
Location: Vendor Zone at the start of the Swan River Nature Trail

Western Montana Conservation Commission
WMCC strives to protect and improve the quality of western Montana’s resources including water quality and quantity, recreational and scenic values, and fish and other wildlife, including the prevention and management of aquatic invasive species.
Location: Vendor Zone at the start of the Swan River Nature Trail

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.
Location: In front of Lake Baked (191 MILL ST, BIGFORK, MT 59911)

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.
Location: Vendor Zone at the start of the Swan River Nature Trail

2025 Schedule of Events

PLEASE NOTE: The steel bridge is CLOSED to pedestrian and vehicle traffic. Please plan alternate routes.
VIEWING FOR ALL KAYAK & RAFT RACES ALONG SWAN RIVER NATURE TRAIL

Friday, May 23rd

12:00 - 2:00 p.m. Boater-X: Viewing from the Swan River Nature Trail. Registration online, capped at first 16 participants.

4:00 p.m. Flower Float, put in at South Shore Access off Hwy 209.

6:00 p.m. Weekend Boater Orientation

Saturday, May 24th

8:30 - 10:00 a.m. Registration/Check In: - Kayaks, SUP Race, Rafts - Downtown in front of Lake Baked

10:00 a.m. Lower Slalom Race: Powerhouse/ Sliter’s Park

11:00 a.m. SUP Races Begin: Bigfork Bay Public Dock
Tentative: Beginner @ 11:00 / Intermediate @ 11:30 / Advanced @ 12:00

11:00 a.m. Downriver Raft Time Trial: Top 8 teams advance

12:30 p.m. - Mandatory Safety Meeting @ put in (South Shore Access off Hwy 209)

1:00 p.m. Expert Slalom

9:30 p.m. - 1:00 a.m. Saturday Night Dance Party at The Riverview Bar

Sunday, May 25th

8:00 - 9:00 a.m. Registration

9:00 a.m. 1st heat Raft Head-to-Head

10:30 a.m. Down River Race

12:00 p.m. 2nd heat Raft Head-to-Head

12:30 p.m. Giant Slalom

3:00 p.m. Final Rafting Heats

6:00 p.m. Awards ceremony at The Garden Bar at the conclusion of all racing!