2026 Heritage Days

Heritage Days: Squeezing the Best Out of Summer!

It’s that time of year and we can’t wait to celebrate!

Born in Columbia Falls 21 years ago, Freedom Bank is proud to have grown into a cornerstone of the greater Flathead Valley, dedicated to serving the entire community. For two decades, we’ve had the privilege of being a local business, and it has been truly inspiring to participate in and witness the remarkable growth of our community. As a community bank, we’ve always been committed to providing personalized financial guidance. We tailor our solutions to the unique needs and goals of each business owner and individual, helping you achieve your financial aspirations. To continue supporting your success, we’ve expanded our services to include advanced digital banking tools for both businesses and consumers.

Stop by and learn more about how Freedom Bank can be your bank. We look forward to many more years of serving the Flathead Valley!

Freedom Bank is a main sponsor of the Open Rodeo at the Blue Moon Arena and a proud partner of the Columbia Falls Community Market.

This Heritage Days, as per tradition we will be participating in the parade on July 25^th! With the theme being best of times, this year we’ve decided to go with a classic theme of a lemonade stand. A lemonade stand is often a child’s first introduction to entrepreneurship, earning money, and developing healthy financial habits; making it a perfect fit for Freedom Bank. We’ll be handing out Lemonhead candies and single-serving lemonade drink mixes to parade spectators so come on down to celebrate!

Heritage Days is an adventure and celebration for the whole family. Take a look at the complete schedule below, or visit the official Heritage Days website here: https://www.columbiafallsheritagedays.com/

Wednesday – July 22, 2026

• 17th Annual Car Show
  5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
  • Located at Marantette Park. – American Legion will be selling hamburgers and hotdogs during the event. For more information call Art – 406-270-4166

Thursday – July 24, 2026

• FREE Open Swimming at Pinewood Park Pool.
  1:30 p.m. – 4:15 p.m.
  6:30 p.m. – 8:15 p.m.
  • Bring the family to our community pool and enjoy free public swim.
• Columbia Falls Community Market
  5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
  • This weekly farmers market features local produce, food vendors, artisan goods, and live music with Steve & Deb Duo. This is a family-friendly event with a lively atmosphere and community connections.
• Land to Hand’s annual Farm Dinner Fundraiser.
  5:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
  • Join Land to Hand for an unforgettable experience at our annual Farm Dinner Fundraiser. Nestled just outside the town of Whitefish, with stunning views of Big Mountain in the fields of Haskill Creek Farms, this night of giving is dedicated to supporting the essential education and food access work that Land to Hand does in the Valley.
• The Great Heritage Pie Auction
  6:30 p.m – 10:00 p.m
  • Community pie baking event with an auction to bid on the donated pies benefitting the Columbia Falls Historical Society. This event will run alongside the Heritage Days Concert in the Park Event. Want to donate a fresh baked pie for this event, contact Marilyn 406-461-4596 for more information.
• Lion’s Club Concert
  6:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
  • The Columbia Falls Lions Club proudly presents as part of its 2026 Summer Concert Series an outdoor, family friendly performance by the Flathead Valley Community Band. The concert will begin at 6:30 pm at the Don Lawrence Amphitheater within Marantette Park. Bring a blanket, or a chair for comfortable seating in the grass.
• Brash Rodeo at the Blue Moon Arena
  7:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
  • Rodeo has been a part of Montana’s culture since the first cowboys arrived over 150 years ago. Our events include bull riding, bronc riding, breakaway roping, team roping, barrel racing, and steer riding. We are Montana’s longest running series open rodeo. Your Glacier country vacation would not be complete without experiencing the legendary Blue Moon Rodeo. See you at the arena! Located at the northeast corner of Hwy 2 and 40, just behind the Blue Moon Bar & Grille.

Friday – July 24, 2026

• Cowboy Music & Storytelling
  4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
  • Montana cowboy, musician, and storyteller Philip Page shares the early history of the West through song, images, and stories. Part of the Humanities Montana Speaker Series, this program explores early settlers, gold strikes, and the people who shaped Montana’s legacy.
• Wildcat Athletic Endowment Association Auction and BBQ
  5:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
  • Join the Wildcat Athletic Endowment Association for the 26th Annual Heritage Days Auction and BBQ to support our local athletes. Bring your family and friends for a night of community spirit, great food and live auction, raffle baskets, refillable beer cup and $5 BBQ. Don’t miss out on the fun!
• Brash Rodeo at the Blue Moon Arena
  7:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
  • Rodeo has been a part of Montana’s culture since the first cowboys arrived over 150 years ago. Our events include bull riding, bronc riding, breakaway roping, team roping, barrel racing, and steer riding. We are Montana’s longest running series open rodeo. Your Glacier country vacation would not be complete without experiencing the legendary Blue Moon Rodeo. See you at the arena! Located at the northeast corner of Hwy 2 and 40, just behind the Blue Moon Bar & Grille.

Saturday – July 25, 2026

• Boogie to the Bank
  7:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
  •  Boogie to the Bank is a Columbia falls Heritage Days tradition. Join us for the 40th Annual Boogie to the Bank 10K run, 5K run and 5K walk. The race starts on the North Fork Road and ends in the heart of Columbia Falls. Meet at Glacier Bank for bus transportation and race starts at 8 am sharp.
• Robert Trinastich Memorial Pancake Breakfast
  7:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
  • Columbia Falls Fire Department’s Annual Robert Trinastich Memorial Pancake Breakfast. All proceeds go to the Robert Trinastich Memorial Scholarship Fund.
• 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament
  8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
  • Heritage Days Annual 3 on 3 Basketball tournament will be held on the outdoor courts at the CFJH. Bracket play for 5th grade – adults, both men and women categories, with a two game guarantee. For more information or to sign up contact Jeremy Grilley 406-314-2918.
• Pickleball Round Robin
  9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
  • This event is free to all community members and is open play round robin, starting at 9 am. Everyone welcome, all levels. Towel rentals are available at city hall M-F. If you have any questions contact Ray 406-250-8984 text only.
• Glacier Kids Fun Run
  9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
  • Glacier Kids Fun Run is a fun race for kids age 4-12 years of age. The race will start at the Glacier Lanes bowling alley on Nucleus Avenue and end at the Boogie to the Bank finish line. Please meet at the Glacier Lanes bowling alley at 9:30 am, and the race will start when the last 5K Boogie to the Bank runner finishes.
• Heritage Days Craft & Vendor Fair
  10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
  • Join us for the Annual Heritage Days Craft & Vendor Fair with booths from local artisans, handmade crafters, regional food trucks and children’s activities. This event is family friendly and free to attend. If you would like to secure a space for this event, please register online or download the registration form.
• Ice Cream Social
  10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
  • The Columbia Falls Community Center is hosting an ice cream social during the Annual Heritage Days Celebration at 205 Nucleus Avenue, Columbia Falls. If you have any questions please contact Mary 406-892-4087.
• North Valley High Steppers
  11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m
  • The popular local line dancing group will be performing during Heritage Days at the Columbia Falls Community Center right before the parade.
• Heritage Days Parade
  12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
  • Join us for the 70th Annual Heritage Days Parade down Nucleus Avenue. This is a fun, festive event with floats, color guard, bag pipers, class reunions, 4H groups, dance groups, police cars, and firetrucks. It starts at the north end and travels down Nucleus until 6th Street turning west. Show your community and school pride by wearing your favorite red, white and blue. Want to enter the parade, register online OR download the registration form and bring with you to the staging area – judging starts at 11 am.
• Cornhole Tournament
  1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
  • The BadRock Baggers Club are hosting a Heritage Days Cornhole Tournament at the North Valley Eagles, 1640 9th Street West, Columbia Falls. The cost is $25 per team and sign up is at 1:00pm with a 2pm start.

Sunday – July 26, 2026

• Wildcat Athletic Endowment 26th Annual Golf Scramble
  8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
  • Register your team for the 26th Annual Wildcat Athletic Endowment Golf Scramble at the Glacier View Golf Club, 640 Riverbend Drive, West Glacier. Registration includes 2 power carts per team. Packet pickup at 8 am, shotgun start at 9 am. Hole prizes and side games. Limited to 20 teams so secure your spot by calling Miranda 406-249-2204.
• O-Mok-See Western Divisional Finals
  10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
  • During Heritage Days Weekend the Flathead River Riders Saddle Club are hosting the Western Divisional Finals O-Mok-See at the Rocky Mountain Riders Arena, 2332 9th Street West, Columbia Falls. Public is welcome, bring a lawn chair, food trucks on site and this is a free community viewing event.
• Badrock Farmer’s Market
  10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
  • Join us for the weekly market during the Heritage Days Weekend on Sunday from 10-2 pm. This market makes it easy for the community to have access to locally grown, nutrient dense food as well as more avenues for farmers to reach the community. When you make a purchase at the market, you are directly supporting your local farmers, neighbors, and families with small businesses in our local community which strengthen and support Columbia Falls and surrounding areas.