For over 40 years, the beautiful mountain town of Whitefish has celebrated the arts in its many forms via a colorful Fourth of July weekend shindig.
Situated near Glacier National Park within the Flathead Valley of Montana, this self-proclaimed village gets tons of yearly visitors as a gateway to a stunning national park, but it holds its own as a fantastic ski town, as well as providing unfettered access to its numerous hiking and biking trails, boat launches, picnic areas, and parks.
We’re going to be focusing on one of these parks, Depot Park, which is currently home to the vibrant Whitefish Arts Festival. The great thing about Whitefish Arts is that – much like the town as a whole – it attracts a lot of friendly folks, ready to either sell their art or ready to purchase some original art.
Drawing top creators from around the country, Whitefish Arts certainly has a down-home feel. With over 100 juried artists sharing lovingly created works in their respective booths, there’s something for every art lover here.
This free festival is sponsored by Whitefish Christian Academy, and they’re the first to say that this is the perfect spot to get yourself or a loved one a gift for the holidays.
Between the numerous food trucks, thirst-quenching lemonade, and high-vibe community spirit, Whitefish has put on one of our favorite Montana festivals to date.
Looking to stay a few more days in Whitefish before heading into or out of Glacier? We highly recommend checking out Whitefish Lake State Park for an awesome day of water sports, swimming, and hiking in a secluded natural area.
Also check out the gorgeous day-use Les Mason State Park, with its gravel lakeshore that offers kayaking, canoeing, and more.
Sticking with the independent business and arts theme, we love Whitefish’s downtown which truly keeps it local. Not a big box store in sight – it’s a modern-day miracle!
We also recommend exploring Whitefish’s many trails, as well as Lion Mountain, and the town’s historic Amtrak train.
And whether you make it into Glacier is completely up to you: we understand if you just want to stay in Whitefish forever. Alright, let’s get into this amazing fest!
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