Calendar of Events for Libby, Troy, Lincoln County, and northwest Montana

January, 2024

Downhill skiing at Turner Mountain ski area
Ice fishing, cross-country skiing
Winter snowmobiling

February, 2024

Turner Mountain Fun Day
Winter snowmobiling and Sno-Kat Poker Run
Ice fishing, cross-country skiing

March, 2023

Irish Fair
Downhill skiing at Turner Mountain ski area
Cross country skiing
Turner Mountain Open Weather conditions dictate operations...keep updated here on Facebook.
March 18: LHS Prom At the Memorial Center.
March 19: Turner Mountain Crazy Day Crazy Day at Turner Mountain from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The kitchen and rental shops will be open. Event posted here on Facebook.
March 22: FWP Mule Deer Management Public Meeting FWP Region 1 staff will discuss the ecology and management of mule deer in northwest Montana, the current status of populations in the region, and future management considerations. The intent of this meeting is for FWP to hear various concerns, questions, and perspectives from interested members of the public. There will be no decisions made during this meeting. Libby's meeting will be held at the Little Theatre at 6:00 p.m.
March 22: Community Wildfire Protection Plan Public Hearing in Eureka The Lincoln County Commissioners will hold a public hearing to consider adoption of the 2023 Community Wildfire Protection Plan. The hearing will be at 1:00 p.m. in the conference room of the Lincoln County North Annex at 66212 Hwy.37 in Eureka. View the draft document at lincolncountymt.us/forester-home or at the three Lincoln County libraries.
March 24: Sons of Norway Meet and Greet Pancake Dinner At Hatlen Hall, 165 Garden Road, beginning at 6:00 p.m. Come learn about the lodge and its benefits. Enjoy pancakes, ham, scrambled eggs, applesauce and dessert. Ages 13 and up/$12, 7-12/$6. For tickets call 406-293-3386 or 406-334-1760.
March 25: Libby Spinning Squares Back to the 50s Libby Spinning Squares Back to the 50s square dance with caller Gary Baker and cuer Sharon McNair. Plus at 7:00 p.m. with Mainstream from 8:00 to 10:00 p.m. (all times Mountain). Dance held at McGrade School, 933 Farm to Market Road in Libby. More info: Ted Jewell at 406-293-1165, Jo Wilson at 406-293-3265 or email jrussell43@frontiernet.net or visit LibbySpinningSquares on Facebook.
March 29: Community Wildfire Protection Plan Public Hearing in Libby The Lincoln County Commissioners will hold a public hearing to consider adoption of the 2023 Community Wildfire Protection Plan. The hearing will be at 1:00 p.m. in the Commissioners Room of the Lincoln County Courthouse at 512 California Ave. View the draft document at lincolncountymt.us/forester-home or at the three Lincoln County libraries.

April, 2023

Eureka, Montana Rendezvous
David Thompson Black Powder Shoot, Eureka
Libby and Troy Easter Egg Hunt
Cabinet View Golf Course Opens
Bald eagles begin nesting, see Libby Dam Eagle Cam
National Poetry Month: Submissions due April 30 at any county library branch or Lincoln County School
April 6-9: Rock River Rendezvous At Fawn Creek Campground. Camp opens Thursday, April 6. Friday and Saturday: rifle, pistol, smoothbore, hawk and knife, primitive archery trails. Sunday: muzzle loader shotgun and awards. Points for period dress. Separate primitive and modern camps. Find more info on the Two Rivers Rendezvous page or contact Dave Windom at 406-283-1916 or dwindom@rocketmail.com or Mark Morain at 406-293-8239 or krtmorain@gmail.com.
April 7-8: The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee: a broadway musical with local talent presented at the Lincoln County High School auditorium at 7:00 p.m. April 7 and 2:00 p.m. April 8. Winner of the Tony and the Drama Desk Awards for Best Book. The local teens who brought you "Be More Chill" and "Ride the Cyclone" are at it again. Tickets at the door.
April 15: KVCS Spring Auction Kootenai Valley Christian School annual spring auction at the Memorial Center at 6:00 p.m. Enjoy a meal prepared by Gracious Table. Live music, raffles, and a silent auction.
April 15: DU Banquet Kootenai Valley Ducks Unlimited banquet in the Ponderosa Room of Libby City Hall. Doors open at 5:00 p.m. Silent and live auctions, raffles and an AKC registered Labrador retriever puppy up for auction. More info and tickets: call Jon at 406-293-8246.
April 18: Jâca Presented by Sunburst Arts at the Lincoln County High School auditorium at 7:00 p.m. A clarinet and guitar duo combining classical and world music bringing a completely original musical style to the stage. From Flamenco to Fado, Appalachia to Argentina, Jâca’s music is truly a unique fusion. Tickets at the door $15 adults. Students free. Season passes (five admissions) $60.
April 22: CHC Fundraiser Community Health Center will have a Havana Nights fundraiser at the Memorial Center with raffles, silent and live auctions and a trip giveaway. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. with dinner served at 7:00 p.m. Tickets $45/person. Call Kara at 406-283-6918 for sponsorship or ticket information.
April 22: Libby Spinning Squares Crazy T-Shirt Libby Spinning Squares Crazy T-Shirt square dance with caller Butch Suttey and cuer Lorrie Lane. Plus at 7:00 p.m. with Mainstream from 8:00 to 10:00 p.m. (all times Mountain). Dance held at McGrade School, 933 Farm to Market Road in Libby. More info: Ted Jewell at 406-293-1165, Jo Wilson at 406-293-3265 or email jrussell43@frontiernet.net or visit LibbySpinningSquares on Facebook.

May, 2023

STOKR - Scenic Tour of the Kootenai River bike ride/Habitat for Humanity fundraiser has ended. Organizers Greg and Susie Rice would like to say thank you to all the riders and volunteers who made it happen and helped make affordable housing for 14 families.
Wings Week - Wings Regional Cancer Support
Amish Auction, Libby
Farmers Markets in Libby and Troy
Wednesdays: Libby Vendors Market At the old Libby High School on Lincoln Boulevard. Every Wednesday from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. More info here on Facebook.
Thursdays: Farmers Market at Libby Thursdays at the Chamber parking lot from 3:00 to 6:30 p.m. More info here.
Fridays: Troy Farmers Market Fridays at the Troy Museum from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. More info here on Facebook.
May 4: Golf Clinic for Women Begins Five week golf clinic for women with Jeff Dooley on Thursdays at 5:30 p.m. The program will cover all aspects of the game and is open to all skill levels. Cost is $125. Sign up by calling Cabinet View Golf Club at 406-293-7332 or email libbypro@gmail.com". Clinic is limited to first twelve to sign up. More info here on Facebook.
May 6-7: Libby Archery Club Traditional Archery Shoot At Fawn Creek Campground. Recurves and longbows only...no compound bows. Find more info here on Facebook.
May 13: Heritage Museum Opening Day The Heritage Museum will hold its opening day celebration from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m with outside and inside exhibits, vendors, crafters and cookhouse goodies. More info and vendor information here on Facebook. Vendor applications are due April 29.
May 13: Yaak Wings Benefit The 2023 Yaak Wings Benefit and auctions at the Yaak River Tavern. 100% of the proceeds will go to Lincoln County WINGS, a not-for-profit organization that offers individuals and families in Lincoln County financial assistance for travel, food, and lodging during cancer treatment. A Silent Auction, Bucket Raffle, live music, and a 50/50 raffle will run from 12:00 to 5 pm under the big white tent next to the Tavern. A Spaghetti dinner will be available starting at 4:30 pm for $10 per person. The Live Auction featuring local artisans, craftsmen, and regional products will begin at 7:00 pm. Stay tuned here.
May 13-14: Libby Archery Club Fisher River Shootout At Fawn Creek Campground. Recurves, longbows and compound bows. No crossbows allowed. Find more info here on Facebook.
May 20: Eagle Valley Amish Auction Auction starts at 9:00 a.m. located at Meadowlark Log Homes across from the airport. Find more information here.
May 21: Libby Spinning Squares Luau Libby Spinning Squares Luau square dance with callers Rick and Kathy Utter and cuer Kathy Utter. Plus at 3:00 p.m. with Mainstream from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. (all times Mountain). Dance held at McGrade School, 933 Farm to Market Road in Libby. More info: Ted Jewell at 406-293-1165, Jo Wilson at 406-293-3265 or email jrussell43@frontiernet.net or visit LibbySpinningSquares on Facebook.
May 28: Tim Montana at Happy's Inn Tim Montana and the Shrednecks at Happy's Inn for their annual Veterans fundraiser at 7:00 p.m.

June, 2023

Amish Auction, Rexford
Golf tournaments
Farmers Markets in Libby and Troy
Wednesdays: Libby Vendors Market At the old Libby High School on Lincoln Boulevard. Every Wednesday from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. More info here on Facebook.
Thursdays: Farmers Market at Libby Thursdays at the Chamber parking lot from 3:00 to 6:30 p.m. More info here.
Fridays: Troy Farmers Market Fridays at the Troy Museum from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. More info here on Facebook.
June 9-10: West Kootenai Amish Auction First round Friday evening at 6:00 p.m. and auction continues Saturday at 9:00 a.m. Find more info here on Facebook.
June 17: Wings Motorcycle Poker Run Annual Wings motorcycle ride in Libby with a poker run and prizes. More details to follow. Proceeds benefit Wings, a regional cancer support group.

July, 2023

Kootenai River Stampede Rodeo
Golf tournaments
Troy's Old Fashioned 4th of July Celebration
Troy Tender Lovin' Quilters Guild Quilt Show
Two Rivers Rendezvous
Tobacco Valley Rodeo in Eureka
Farmers Markets in Libby and Troy
Wednesdays: Libby Vendors Market At the old Libby High School on Lincoln Boulevard. Every Wednesday from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. More info here on Facebook.
Thursdays: Farmers Market at Libby Thursdays at the Chamber parking lot from 3:00 to 6:30 p.m. More info here.
Fridays: Troy Farmers Market Fridays at the Troy Museum from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. More info here on Facebook.
July 28-29: Kootenai River Stampede Kootenai River Stampede, PRCA Rodeo, at J. Neils Park. Celebrate twenty years of rodeo in Libby with saddle bronc riding, steer wrestling, team roping, tie down roping, bareback riding, bull riding, ladies breakaway roping and ladies barrel racing. Kids' events (boot scramble and calf scramble) along with food and craft vendors and beer garden. Tickets online at www.rodeoticket.com or at local ticket outlets. Adults/$17 presale, $20 at gate; Veterans/Seniors 60 and up/$12 presale, $15 at gate; Youth 7-15 yrs. old/$12 presale, $15 at gate. 6 and under free.

August, 2023

Golf tournaments
Farmers Markets in Libby and Troy
Eureka Quilt Show www.eurekaquiltshow.com/ Cancelled for 2021 due to lack of volunteer support
Riverfront Blues Festival, Riverfront Blues Festival
Igniter's Car Club Open Car Show, igniterscarclub.com
Wednesdays: Libby Vendors Market At the old Libby High School on Lincoln Boulevard. Every Wednesday from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. More info here on Facebook.
Thursdays: Farmers Market at Libby Thursdays at the Chamber parking lot from 3:00 to 6:30 p.m. More info here.
Fridays: Troy Farmers Market Fridays at the Troy Museum from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. More info here on Facebook.
August 4-6: Libby Spinning Squares Logger Festival Libby Spinning Squares Logger Festival square dance with caller/cuer Craig Abercrombie from St. Helens, Oregon. More info: Ted Jewell at 406-293-1165, Jo Wilson at 406-293-3265 or email jrussell43@frontiernet.net or visit LibbySpinningSquares on Facebook.
August 17-19: Ignite the Nites Igniters Car Club car show, cruise and burnout contest. Find more info here.
August 25-26: LHS Class of 1973 50th High School Reunion Libby High School Class of 1973 50th reunion. Contact Nancy Pomeroy, reunion committee, at 801.361.5284 or nancykp73@gmail.com.
August 26: Libby Crazy Days On Mineral Avenue from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Vendors, sales, food, dunk tank, drawings and fun for the whole family. More info and vendor applications here on Facebook.

September, 2023

Harvest Festival
Chainsaw Carving Championship
Fall Hunting
September 7-10: Clash of the Carvers Kootenai Country Montana presents the International Chainsaw Carving Championship in Libby. Twenty of the world's best chainsaw carvers will compete for $15,000 in prize money. This is a can't-miss event.
September 16: LHS Class of 1963 Reunion Libby High School Class of 1963 is having their 60 year reunion at the Venture Inn. Call Jackie Ruckman Swanson at 406-293-8851 for more information.

October, 2023

Paint It Pink

November, 2023

Veterans Day Programs
LMS Hall Walking Open
Holiday Craft Shows
Holiday Food Drive begins

December, 2023

Winter Snowmobiling and Cross-Country Skiing
Holiday Programs and Events
Christmas Lights Contest in Troy