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, 2027

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

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 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: Disc Golf Tournament Doubles tournament at Treewell Acres (J. Neils Park) at 9:00 a.m. More info and registration here. This is a fundraising tournament supporting Friends of Scotchman Peaks Wilderness. $40/team. All divisions are trophy only. Lunch will be provided between morning and afternoon rounds.
May 9: NWTF Banquet The National Wild Turkey Federation's new chapter, the Kootenai Valley Gobblers, is hosting its first banquet catered by Smoking Gun BBQ. For more information and tickets, call Jacob at 406-475-1750 or Jagger at 406-291-4812. Buy tickets before May 5 for an Early Bird special. Find the chapter web page here.
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 13-14: Meet the Candidates Lincoln County primary forum at the Maki Theatre at 6:15 p.m. both nights. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. Also livestream. May 13: Lincoln County local offices. May 14: Montana legislature. Find more info here.
May 15-16: KPFL Rummage Sale At Kootenai Pets for Life, 125 County Shop Road in Libby, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. both days. Accepting donations May 10-14.
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: 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.
May 23: Copper Mountain Band at Happy's Inn Summer Kick Off Party at 7:00 p.m. Free concert.
May 31: Birds of Prey At Libby Dam Visitor Center. Programs at 1:00 and 3:30 p.m. More info here.

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 20: Timberbeast Challenge Disc Golf Tournament 20th annual Timberbeast Challenge at the Timber Beast Disc Golf Course in Troy. More info here.
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 3: Tobacco River Ramblers at Abayance Bay Concert at Abayance Bay Marina in Rexford at 7:00 p.m. More info here.
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.
July 11: Koocanusa Scramble at Abayance Bay Gravel ride with four options or 5-mile family walk or ride. More info here.
July 11: New Wave Time Trippers at Abayance Bay Concert at Abayance Bay Marina in Rexford at 7:00 p.m. More info here.
July 18: Super Diamond at Abayance Bay Neil Diamond Tribute concert at Abayance Bay Marina in Rexford at 8:00 p.m. More info here.
July 25: Ten Band at Abayance Bay Pearl Jam Tribute concert at Abayance Bay Marina in Rexford at 8:00 p.m. More info here.

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 1: Halladay and Rob Quist at Abayance Bay Concert at Abayance Bay Marina in Rexford at 8:00 p.m. More info here.
August 7-8: Riverfront Blues Festival More info here on Facebook.
August 8: BC/DC at Abayance Bay AC/DC Tribute concert at Abayance Bay Marina in Rexford at 7:00 p.m. More info here.
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!
August 19: Gov't Mule at Abayance Bay Kicking In Your Stall Tour at Abayance Bay Marina in Rexford at 7:00 p.m. More info here.
August 21: The Last Revel at Abayance Bay Concert at Abayance Bay Marina in Rexford at 8:00 p.m. More info here.
August 29: Zoso at Abayance Bay Led Zeppelin Tribute concert at Abayance Bay Marina in Rexford at 7:45 p.m. More info here.

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