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

January, 2027

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

February, 2027

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

March, 2027

Irish Fair
Downhill skiing at Turner Mountain ski area

April, 2026

Cross country skiing
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 17: Saint of Soldiers A five-piece Americana band from northwest Montana at the Memorial Center at 7:00 p.m. More info and tickets here.
April 22: Understanding Memory Loss Dr. Daniel Koltz, Gerontology Specialist with Montana State University, will present a one-hour virtual learning event at 10:30 a.m. at the Libby Library. The presentation will focus on dementia awareness and practical caregiving strategies. Sponsored by the Lincoln County Health Department and the Libby Library.
April 22: Montana Constitution Road Show An interactive presentation on what makes Montana’s constitution unique presented by Upper Seven Law, a Montana-based nonprofit law firm, at the KW Maki Theatre at 6:00 p.m. More info here.
April 24-26: Eureka Rendezvous Days More info here.
April 25: Masters Disc Golf Tournament At Timber Beast Golf Course in Troy. More info here.
April 25: Yaak Highway Cleanup Between mileposts 11-13 beginning at 10:00 a.m. Bring gloves. Sponsored by Yaak Valley Forest Council.
April 25-28: City Nature Challenge The annual Lincoln County City Nature Challenge is held each year to document species and contribute to the larger City Nature Challenge event. Find more info here or call 406-295-9736.
April 26: Spring Up 5K River Fun Run Event by Spring Up Troy and Lincoln County Unite for Youth Coalition at Roosevelt Park at 1:00 p.m. For runners, walkers, and strollers. $20.00 registration fee with kids ages 0-17 free. T-shirts for adults are $15.00; no cost for kids. No theme dress-up contest. More info and sign up here.

May, 2026

Wings Week - Wings Regional Cancer Support
Amish Auction, Libby
Farmers Markets in Libby and Troy
Thursdays: Farmers Market at Libby Thursdays at Mineral Ave. and Lincoln Blvd. from 3:00 to 6:30 p.m. More info here.
Fridays: Troy Farmers Market Fridays at the Troy Museum from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. More info here on Facebook.
May: Libby Archery Club Shoots Cancelled for 2026 More info here.
May 2: Freedom Riders Poker Ride To benefit Kootenai Pets for Life. 50/50 Raffle and prize raffles. Registration at 10:00 a.m. at the American Legion with kickstands up at 11:00 a.m. All vehicles welcome.
May 2: Yaak Wings Benefit At the Yaak River Tavern & Mercantile, beginning at 2:00 p.m.
May 7: Farmers Market at Libby Opens New location: Mineral Ave. and Lincoln Blvd. from 3:00 to 6:30 p.m.
May 8: Troy Farmers Market Opens Mother's Day Market open from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Troy Museum, 729 E. Missoula Ave.
May 9: T. Buckley Award-winning songwriter T. Buckley will perform at the Memorial Center at 7:00 p.m. More info and tickets here.
May 10: Mother's Day Afternoon Tea At the Heritage Museum from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. A Mother's Day celebration with an afternoon of hot teas and homemade desserts in a spring setting. Touring the Museum will start at 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. and the cookhouse will be open from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. The Kootenai Valley Quilt Guild will have quilts displayed in the Tower Gallery starting Mother’s Day weekend through June.
May 16: Eagle Valley Auction At Meadowlark Log Homes on Farm to Market Road. More info here.
May 16-17: Trout and Salmon Derby At Koocanusa Resort and Marina. Sign up by May 15. Call (406) 293-7474 for more info.
May 23: Copper Mountain Band at Happy's Inn Summer Kick Off Party at 7:00 p.m. Free concert.
May 23: Poker Ride and BBQ Horse Poker Ride at Happy's Inn. An annual fundraiser for local veterans and first responders. Awards, raffles and Copper Mountain Band on Saturday. On site camping all weekend.

June, 2026

Amish Auction, Rexford
Golf tournaments
Farmers Markets in Libby and Troy
Thursdays: Farmers Market at Libby Thursdays at Mineral Ave. and Lincoln Blvd. from 3:00 to 6:30 p.m. More info here.
Fridays: Troy Farmers Market Fridays at the Troy Museum from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. More info here on Facebook.
June 6: Heritage Museum Season Celebration From 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. A community event with outdoor exhibits, newly revamped indoor exhibits and presentations from guest speakers. The cookhouse will be open and local vendors and crafters will be on hand.
June 13: Wings Motorcycle Fun Run More info here .
June 13: West Kootenai Amish Auction Held the second Saturday in June, supporting the Amish school. More info here.
June 19-21: Lincoln County Logger Days Rotary Club of the Kootenai Valley is now sponsoring the re-named Lincoln County Logger Days, to be held at J. Neils Park. Volunteers welcome.
June 20: Logger Days Parade More info here on Facebook.
June 24-28: Red Clay Strays Fan Fest 2026 At Abayance Bay Marina in Rexford. With guests Lukas Nelson and St. Paul & The Broken Bones. For more details, visit: abayancebaymarina.com/ rcsfanfest.

July, 2026

Kootenai River Stampede Rodeo
Golf tournaments
Troy's Old Fashioned 4th of July Celebration
Two Rivers Rendezvous
Tobacco Valley Rodeo in Eureka
Farmers Markets in Libby and Troy
Thursdays: Farmers Market at Libby Thursdays at Mineral Ave. and Lincoln Blvd. from 3:00 to 6:30 p.m. More info here.
Fridays: Troy Farmers Market Fridays at the Troy Museum from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. More info here on Facebook.
July 4: Troy's 4th of July Celebration Parade, car show, music, food, vendors, fireworks and more. More info here.
July 11: Fine Arts Ice Cream Social At the Heritage Museum from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Handcrafted works by local talent featuring authors, artists, wood carvers, ceramics, pottery and more.

August, 2026

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
Thursdays: Farmers Market at Libby Thursdays at Mineral Ave. and Lincoln Blvd. from 3:00 to 6:30 p.m. More info here.
Fridays: Troy Farmers Market Fridays at the Troy Museum from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. More info here on Facebook.
August 7-8: Riverfront Blues Festival More info here on Facebook.
August 13-15: Ignite the Nites Thursday poker run, Friday night cruise, Saturday car show and burnout contest. More info here.
August 15: Shakespeare in the Parks in Eureka A free performance of Much Ado About Nothing presented by Montana Shakespeare in the Parks at the Historical Village at 5:00 p.m.
August 16: Shakespeare in the Parks in Libby A free performance of The Merchant of Venice presented by Montana Shakespeare in the Parks at Libby Elementary School at 5:00 p.m. Hosted by Rotary Club of the Kootenai Valley. Arrive early for a special pre-show performance!

September, 2026

Harvest Festival
Chainsaw Carving Championship
Fall Hunting
September 10-13: Clash of the Carvers Kootenai Country Montana International Chainsaw Carving Championship hosts world-class chainsaw carvers on Mineral Avenue over four days. More info here.
September 11-12: KVQG Quilt Show Kootenai Valley Quilt Guild quilt show at the Memorial Center from 10:00 a.m.to 4:00 p.m. both days. Vendors, KVQG boutique, and raffle for special 250th America celebration queen size quilt.

October, 2026

Paint It Pink

November, 2026

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

December, 2026

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