Fall Activities
Summer vacation may be over, but autumn brings mild days, uncrowded roads and plenty of recreation opportunities, all perfect for a shoulder-season getaway.
Topping our list: scenic floats on the Middle Fork of the Flathead River, paddling the Clearwater Canoe Trail in Seeley Lake, guided hikes in Glacier National Park, fly-fishing trips on the Bitterroot, Blackfoot, Clark Fork and Flathead rivers, tasting Montana at local breweries and exploring the region's thriving arts and culture scene.
Wander Your Way Through the Beauty of Whitefish
From the warmth of a welcoming town to the endless mountains, forests, lakes and rivers of Glacier National Park, your fall escape awaits.
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September
- Farmers Markets throughout Glacier Country
- Montana Dragonboat Festival in Bigfork
- Libby Nordicfest Heritage Festival in Libby
- Great Northwest Oktoberfest in Whitefish
- Montana Book Festival in Missoula
- In the Footsteps of Norman Maclean Festival in Missoula and Seeley Lake
- Flathead Celtic Festival in Kalispell
- Wildfest in Columbia Falls
- Germanfest in Missoula
- Montana Brewers Fall Rendezvous in Missoula
- Peace Festival in Arlee
- Kootenai Harvest Festival in Libby
- Chainsaw Carving Championship in Libby
October
- McIntosh Apple Day in Hamilton
- Scarecrow Festival in Stevensville
- Great Northwest Oktoberfest in Whitefish
- Tamarack Festival & Brewfest in Seeley Lake
- Alpine Artisans Tour of the Arts in Seeley Lake and the surrounding area
- Tamarack Time in Bigfork
For more fall events, visit the events calendar.
