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, 2027

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.

June, 2027

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.

July, 2027

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.

August, 2027

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.

September, 2026

Harvest Festival
Chainsaw Carving Championship
Fall Hunting
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.
September 10-13: Never After Happily Kootenai Karacters presents Never After Happily at the Maki Theatre, 724 Louisiana Avenue, at 7:00 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and 3:00 p.m. Sunday. Tickets $12 at the door with kids 5 and under free.
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: Hairball at Happy's Inn Tickets 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.
September 12: Last Day for the Heritage Museum Visit the Tower Gallery for paintings by Roy Porter and Bob Holiday. Closed for the season beginning September 13.
September 19: YVFC Open House Yaak Valley Forest Council is hosting an open house in their new office at 29398 Yaak River Road from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. Learn what the Forest Council is doing for land, water and wildlife in the Yaak. Bring a potluck dish to share and a chair. Snacks, drinks and beer from Cabinet Mountain Brewing will be provided. They will also be accepting items for the Yaak Food Cupboard. RSVP at info@yaakvalley.org.
September 19: Nashville Nights Kootenai Heritage Council fundraiser at the Memorial Center. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Dinner, silent auction, cash bar and live music featuring Buddy Jewell, James Carothers and Moore & Moore. Tickets $50. Reserved table $500. Sponsor table $750. Ticket info here.
September 26: Kootenai Forest Fair Sponosored by Kootenai Forest Stakeholders Collaborative at Riverfront Park from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. Activities for kids, prizes, live music, food and beer. More info at kootenaifuture.org.
September 26: Giving Tree Poker Run Freedom Riders is hosting a poker run to benefit Giving Tree, a nonprofit organization in Troy that provides Christmas presents and necessities to local families facing financial hardships. Registration for the ride is at 9:30 a.m. at Trojan Lanes in Troy with stops at Moyie Bar, Good Grief, Home Bar and the American Legion in Libby with a live auction to follow. All vehicles are welcome.

October, 2026

Paint It Pink
October 2: Troy Apple Festival At the Troy Farmers Market (Troy Museum grounds) from 10:45 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. Local food and handmade goods with expanded vendor booths, apple pressing, and an Apple Pie Bake-Off Contest. There will also be bear- aware activities, kids’ games, and even bear spray training. Fresh- pressed cider, apple-inspired treats and live music round out the event.
October 3: Kootenai Harvest Festival Noon to 6:00 p.m. at Riverfront Park. More info here.
October 9: Pumpkin Palooza At Hoot Owl Farm on Highway 37 across from the River Bend restaurant from noon to 6:00 p.m. Cut your own pumpkin, grab a fall-themed photo, take a farm tour and chat with the farmers. Stock up on onions, garlic, winter squash, cabbage, carrots, turnips, beets and more.
October 17: KPFL Bow Wow Bash Kootenai Pets for Life Bow Wow Bash fundraiser at the VFW beginning at 5:00 p.m. Lola's Asian Cuisine will cater; meal vouchers are available at the shelter and Libby Chamber of Commerce. $30/meal, or $50/two. Regular and vegetarian meals available. All vouchers must be bought by September 26. Social hour and silent auction at 5:00 p.m. Dinner served at 6:00 p.m. with a live auction following.

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
December 11-12: Heritage Museum Winter Expo The Heritage Museum's fundraiser Friday 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. and Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Direct Sales, retail business, crafters, bakers, gift certificates and the Museum's holiday raffle. A bake sale will benefit the Model T Fund. The aisles will be filled!