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

January, 2022

Downhill skiing at Turner Mountain ski area
Ice fishing, cross-country skiing
Winter snowmobiling
January 21: Libby Chamber of Commerce Game Night Annual awards and fundraiser banquet. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. at the Memorial Center.
January 22: Seed Exchange Hosted by the Troy Farmers Market at the Silver Spur from 10:00 a.m. to noon. Everyone is invited to share seeds, catalogs and information.
January 22: Bridge & Wolak Cancelled due to illness. Bridge & Wolak at the Memorial Center at 7:00 p.m. presented by the Kootenai Heritage Council. Michael Bridge (accordions & piano) and Kornel Wolak (clarinet & piano) are an internationally-acclaimed music and comedy duo, integrating traditional acoustic instruments with 21st century digital technology. Ticket prices: at the door/$12, presale/$10, students free with accompanying adult.
January 22: Libby Spinning Squares Chinese New Year Dance. Caller Marvin Speck/Cuer Sharon McNair. Plus at 7:00 p.m.; Mainstream 8:00 to 10:00 p.m. (Mountain time). Admission $6/person; $3/under 15. Dances held at McGrade School, 933 Farm to Market Road in Libby. For more information, call Ted Jewell at 406-293-1165 or Jo Wilson at 406-293-3265 or email jrussell43@frontiernet.net. Visit the Spinning Squares on Facebook at LibbySpinningSquares.
January 23: Sunburst Performing Arts Series: Bridge & Wolak Cancelled due to illness. Michael Bridge (accordions & piano) and Kornel Wolak (clarinet & piano) form an acclaimed musical duo who integrate traditional acoustic instruments with 21st century digital technology. They perform their own unique repertoire of classical, world and jazz fusion. Visit www.bridgewolak.com for more. Performance is at the LCHS auditorium at 7:00 p.m. Tickets available at the door. Season passes and Patron packages are available at the door or purchased in advance at the Sunburst office. For information, call 297-0197 or visit www.sunburstarts.org. Single tickets are $15/person. Students 18 years and younger or adults 90 or older are admitted for free. Season tickets are $60/person. Our Patron package ($175) includes two season tickets.
January 29: LHS Cheer Camp Cheer camp for ages 4+ at the Libby Elementary School gym from 9:00 a.m. to noon. Perform at the high school varsity game that evening. $30 registration includes t-shirt, bow, and snacks. Contact Jen McElmurry at 406-293-0569. Sign up by January 15 to be guaranteed a t-shirt.
January 29-30: Fisher River Valley Fire/Rescue Ice Fishing Derby Upper, Middle, and Lower Thompson Lakes; Crystal and Loon Lakes. Salmon, yellow perch, rainbow trout, Northern pike. More info: 406-291-2870.
January 30: KRCR Winter Carpet Series Kootenai RC Racers Winter Carpet Series at the old McGrade School gym, 933 Farm to Market Road in Libby. Doors open at 9:00 a.m. with racing starting at 10:00 a.m. Final qualifier at 2:00 p.m. MyLaps transponders are required. More info at KootenaiRCRacers on Facebook.
January 31-February 3: Montucky Clear CUT Alpine snowboarding event at Turner Mountain. More info here.

February, 2022

Turner Mountain Fun Day
Winter snowmobiling and Sno-Kat Poker Run
Ice fishing, cross-country skiing
January 31-February 3: Montucky Clear CUT Alpine snowboarding event at Turner Mountain. More info here.
February 5: SnoKat Fun Run More info here on Facebook.
February 5: Ryan Wagner Memorial Ice Fishing Derby 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Murphy Lake in Fortine. 18 and older/$5, age 12-17/$2.50, under 12 free. Raffles, door prizes and prizes for all ages and categories. Concessions available. More info: Mike Sartori at 406-882-6018, Tim Thier at 406-882-4694 or Duane Cash at 406-297-2237. Proceeds fund scholarships for Lincoln County High School graduates.
February 13: KRCR Winter Carpet Series Kootenai RC Racers Winter Carpet Series at the old McGrade School gym, 933 Farm to Market Road in Libby. Doors open at 9:00 a.m. with racing starting at 10:00 a.m. Final qualifier at 2:00 p.m. MyLaps transponders are required. More info at KootenaiRCRacers on Facebook.
February 19-20: Bull Lake Ice Fishing Derby Sponsored by the Halfway House Bar and Grill. More info: Halfway House Bar and Grill on Facebook or call (406)295-4358.
February 26: Roaring 20s Mardi Gras Dance At the Memorial Center from 7:00 to 11:00 p.m. Doors open at 6:45 p.m. Presented by Granite Peak Gardens. Celebrate Mardi Gras with themed Roaring 20s attire and swing dance competition, hors d’oeuvres and drinks from The Shed with emphasis on traditional Mardi Gras foods, cakes and crowning event!
February 26: Libby Spinning Squares Mardi Gras Dance. Caller Adam Christman/Cuer Lorrie Lane. Plus at 7:00 p.m.; Mainstream 8:00 to 10:00 p.m. (Mountain time). Admission $6/person; $3/under 15. Dances held at McGrade School, 933 Farm to Market Road in Libby. For more information, call Ted Jewell at 406-293-1165 or Jo Wilson at 406-293-3265 or email jrussell43@frontiernet.net. Visit the Spinning Squares on Facebook at LibbySpinningSquares.
February 26-27: McGregor Lake Fishing Derby Sponsored by the Lodge at McGregor Lake. Rainbow trout, lake trout. More info: 406-858-2253.
February 27: KRCR Winter Carpet Series Kootenai RC Racers Winter Carpet Series at the old McGrade School gym, 933 Farm to Market Road in Libby. Doors open at 9:00 a.m. with racing starting at 10:00 a.m. Final qualifier at 2:00 p.m. MyLaps transponders are required. More info at KootenaiRCRacers on Facebook.

March, 2022

Irish Fair
Downhill skiing at Turner Mountain ski area
Cross country skiing
March 13: KRCR Winter Carpet Series Kootenai RC Racers Winter Carpet Series at the old McGrade School gym, 933 Farm to Market Road in Libby. Doors open at 9:00 a.m. with racing starting at 10:00 a.m. Final qualifier at 2:00 p.m. MyLaps transponders are required. More info at KootenaiRCRacers on Facebook.
March 25: Sunburst Performing Arts Series: Dee-Dee Darby-Duffin Band A mixture of blues and jazz with a few sweet notes thrown in to make this the perfect concert for March. Recognized for her strong voice as well as her performance, Dee-Dee Darby-Duffin gives a show that delights audiences. Visit www.deedeedarbyduffin.com for more. Performance is at the LCHS auditorium at 7:00 p.m. Tickets available at the door. Season passes and Patron packages are available at the door or purchased in advance at the Sunburst office. For information, call 297-0197 or visit www.sunburstarts.org. Single tickets are $15/person. Students 18 years and younger or adults 90 or older are admitted for free. Season tickets are $60/person. Our Patron package ($175) includes two season tickets.
March 26: Libby Spinning Squares Back to the 50s Dance. Caller Butch Suttey/Cuer Priscilla Higdon. Plus at 7:00 p.m.; Mainstream 8:00 to 10:00 p.m. (Mountain time). Admission $6/person; $3/under 15. Dances held at McGrade School, 933 Farm to Market Road in Libby. For more information, call Ted Jewell at 406-293-1165 or Jo Wilson at 406-293-3265 or email jrussell43@frontiernet.net. Visit the Spinning Squares on Facebook at LibbySpinningSquares.
March 27: KRCR Winter Carpet Series Kootenai RC Racers Winter Carpet Series at the old McGrade School gym, 933 Farm to Market Road in Libby. Doors open at 9:00 a.m. with racing starting at 10:00 a.m. Final qualifier at 2:00 p.m. MyLaps transponders are required. More info at KootenaiRCRacers on Facebook.

April, 2022

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 10: Libby Spinning Squares Celebrate Spring Dance. Caller Ian Ethington/Cuer Lorrie Lane. Plus at 3:00 p.m.; Mainstream 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. (Mountain time). Admission $6/person; $3/under 15. Dances held at McGrade School, 933 Farm to Market Road in Libby. For more information, call Ted Jewell at 406-293-1165 or Jo Wilson at 406-293-3265 or email jrussell43@frontiernet.net. Visit the Spinning Squares on Facebook at LibbySpinningSquares.
April 22: Sunburst Performing Arts Series: Dolce Canto Dolce Canto performs exceptional and diverse choral music with artistry and sensitivity. This Missoula-based eighteen-member choir shares its enthusiasm of sacred and secular music representing various historical periods and musical styles. The perfect finale to our 23rd season! Visit dolcecanto.org for more. Performance is at the LCHS auditorium at 7:00 p.m. Tickets available at the door. Season passes and Patron packages are available at the door or purchased in advance at the Sunburst office. For information, call 297-0197 or visit www.sunburstarts.org. Single tickets are $15/person. Students 18 years and younger or adults 90 or older are admitted for free. Season tickets are $60/person. Our Patron package ($175) includes two season tickets.
April 23: Libby Spinning Squares Crazy T-Shirt Dance. Caller Doug Davis/Cuer Priscilla Higdon. Plus at 7:00 p.m.; Mainstream 8:00 to 10:00 p.m. (Mountain time). Admission $6/person; $3/under 15. Dances held at McGrade School, 933 Farm to Market Road in Libby. For more information, call Ted Jewell at 406-293-1165 or Jo Wilson at 406-293-3265 or email jrussell43@frontiernet.net. Visit the Spinning Squares on Facebook at LibbySpinningSquares.

May, 2022

STOKR - Scenic Tour of the Kootenai River bike ride/Habitat for Humanity fundraiser has ended after 25 years. Organizers Greg and Susie Rice would like to say thank you to all the riders and volunteers who made it happen and helped make affordable housing for 14 families.
Wings Week - Wings Regional Cancer Support
Amish Auction, Libby
Farmers Markets in Libby and Troy
May 7-8: Libby Archery Club Traditional Shoot Traditional 3D archery shoot at Fawn Creek campground for recurves and longbows only. No compound bows. New members/volunteers are needed! More info at libbyarcheryclubmt on Facebook.
May 14-15: Libby Archery Club Fisher River Shootout Archery shoot at Fawn Creek campground for recurves, longbows and compound bows. New members/volunteers are needed! More info at libbyarcheryclubmt on Facebook.
May 22: Pipe Creek Potluck Pipe Creek Potluck at 1:00 p.m. at Timberlane Campground. Bring your favorite dish, salad or side, BYOB and pull up a chair. We will have a fire, throw some horseshoes, cornhole, volleyball etc. More info here on Facebook.
May 22: Libby Spinning Squares Luau Dance. Callers Rick & Kathy Utter/Cuer Kathy Utter. Plus at 3:00 p.m.; Mainstream 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. (Mountain time). Admission $6/person; $3/under 15. Dances held at McGrade School, 933 Farm to Market Road in Libby. For more information, call Ted Jewell at 406-293-1165 or Jo Wilson at 406-293-3265 or email jrussell43@frontiernet.net. Visit the Spinning Squares on Facebook at LibbySpinningSquares.

June, 2022

Amish Auction, Rexford
Golf tournaments
Libby Logger Days
Farmers Markets in Libby and Troy
June 24-25: Mosh in the Mountains At Happy's Inn. Stay tuned here.

July, 2022

Kootenai River Stampede Rodeo
Golf tournaments
Troy's Old Fashioned 4th of July Celebration
Troy Tender Lovin' Quilters Guild Quilt Show
Two Rivers Rendezvous
Tobacco Valley Rodeo in Eureka
Farmers Markets in Libby and Troy

August, 2022

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
August 5-7: Hot August Showdown Kootenai RC Racers will hold their tenth annual Hot August Showdown at Cabinet Mountain RC Raceway. Find more information at KootenaiRCRacers on Facebook or their events page here.
August 5-7: Libby Spinning Squares Logger Festival and Libby Dam Dance. Rod Shuping from Lancaster, CA and Lorrie Lane from Kalispell. More info here on the Libby Spinning Squares Facebook page.
August 6: Eureka Quilt Show Find more information at eurekaquiltshow.com.
August 18-20 Ignite the Nites Igniters Car Club Friday night cruise and Saturday car show and burnout contest. More info here.

September, 2022

October, 2022

Paint It Pink

November, 2022

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

December, 2022

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