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

February, 2022

Turner Mountain Fun Day
Winter snowmobiling and Sno-Kat Poker Run
Ice fishing, cross-country skiing

March, 2022

Irish Fair
Downhill skiing at Turner Mountain ski area
Cross country skiing

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

May, 2021

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 1-2: Libby Archery Club Traditional Shoot At Fawn Creek Campground. Recurves and longbows only...no compounds. Primitive camping and no concessions; bring your own drinking water. All current Covid guidelines will be followed. More info and contact information here.
May 5: Libby Vendors Market Opens At Fireman's Park from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. More info: Libby Vendors Market on Facebook.
May 6: Farmers Market at Libby Opens for the Season Thursdays from 3:00 to 6:30 p.m. through September at the Libby Chamber parking lot. For questions, call the Libby Area Chamber of Commerce at (406)293-4167.
May 7: Troy Farmers Market Opens At the Troy Museum from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m.
May 8: Lil' Anglers Fishing Derby Sponsored by the Rotary Club of the Kootenai Valley. At the kids' fishing pond in Libby. Check in starts at 9:30 a.m. with fishing from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. with prizes to follow. Snacks, goody bags for participants and prizes by age group. For ages 12 and under. Preregistration forms are available at The Montanian and The Printing Press.
May 8-9: Libby Archery Club Fisher River Shootout At Fawn Creek Campground. Recurves, longbows and compound bows. Primitive camping with no concessions. All Covid guidelines will be observed. More info and contact information here.
May 13: Libby Dam Spring Operations Virtual Public Meeting U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is hosting a virtual Libby Dam spring operations public information meeting from 7:00-8:30 p.m. MDT. Webex meeting app here meeting number 199 890 9442 or join by video system: Dial 1998909442@usace1.webex.com or dial 207.182.190.20 and enter the meeting number. Join by phone 1-844-800-2712 US Toll Free or 1-669-234-1177 US Toll with access code 199 890 9442.
May 15: Heritage Museum Opens Opening day festivities will be combined with vendors from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Visit both outside and inside exhibits with new inside exhibits to see. The Cook House will be open. No admission charge.
May 15: Amish Auction in Libby Eagle Valley Community Auction to benefit the Eagle Valley School. Auction starts at 9:00 a.m. A family friendly event with Amish handcrafted log homes, log cabins, log pavilions, log pergolas, quilts, rugs, handcrafts, wood indoor and outdoor furniture and much more. Food includes Amish baked goods, charcoal-roasted barbecued chicken meal, homemade pies, ice cream and desserts. More info, directions and selling information here.
May 15: Yaak Wings Benefit Outdoor event at the Yaak River Tavern & Mercantile. Live and Silent Auctions, Bucket Raffles, and more activities to help raise money for Lincoln County Wings. More info here on Facebook.

June, 2021

Amish Auction, Rexford
Golf tournaments
Libby Logger Days
Farmers Markets in Libby and Troy
June 5: Kootenai Kiwanis Family Fun Day Partnering with the CARD Clinic at the Central School parking lot from noon to 4:00 p.m. Bike rodeo, free helmets, food, games, activities and community collaboration. A bike raffle for FREE bikes will also be offered. More info: Libby Kiwanis on Facebook.
June 5: Libby Beer Run The Libby Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting a Libby Beer Run at J. Neils Park at 1:00 p.m. Participants will run 3 miles (2 laps) or walk 1.5 miles (1 lap), and taste five craft Montana beers along the way. Block party after the race with prizes, food, drinks, and music. Come dressed in your favorite outfit or costume! This event is a fundraiser for the Libby Area Chamber of Commerce. Registration fees: $40/Drinking Participants, $20/Non-Drinking, $10/Youth. Registration forms here .
June 12: West Kootenai Amish Auction To benefit the Kootenai Amish School. Amish food, hand-crafted furniture, quilts, log cabins and more. Located at 159 Mule Deer Drive in Rexford (across the bridge to West Kootenai). More info here on Facebook.
June 26: Liberty on Parade At J. Neils Park at 11:00 a.m. Hosted by VFW Post 1548. Patriotic parade downtown, all day vendors, food, music and family fun followed by a fireworks show sponsored by Pyromania Fireworks and Alternative ReLeaf.
June 27: Sunburst Summer Concert Series Sunburst is bringing five spectacular concerts for our free community concert series at Abayance Bay. Hall & Cooke, local high school musicians, open the series on June 27 starting at 5:00 p.m. Check the Sunburst website for details here.

July, 2021

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
July 4: Troy's Old Fashioned 4th of July
July 29-August 1: Two Rivers Rendezvous At Fawn Creek Campground. Camp opens Thursday. Friday/Saturday: Rifle, Pistol, Smoothbore, 'Hawk and Knife, Primitive Archery Trails. Sunday: Muzzleloader Shotgun and awards.
July 30-31: Kootenai River Stampede Kootenai River Stampede PRCA Rodeo at J. Neils Park. Tickets are available online here. Adults/$14 presale, $18 at gate. Veterans/Seniors 60 and up/$10 presale, $12 at gate. Youth 7-15 yrs. old/$10 presale, $12 at gate. 6 and under/free. More info here on Facebook.

August, 2021

Golf tournaments
Farmers Markets in Libby and Troy
Eureka Quilt Show www.eurekaquiltshow.com/
Riverfront Blues Festival, Riverfront Blues Festival
Igniter's Car Club Open Car Show, igniterscarclub.com
August 27-28: Crazy Days Sidewalk Sale Crazy Days on Mineral Avenue, hosted by the Libby Area Business Association. Friday sidewalk sales and Saturday street closure event. More info here on Facebook.

September, 2021

October, 2021

Paint It Pink
October: MCT in Eureka Missoula Children’s Theater is scheduled in Eureka for October 2021. Stay tuned for details here.
October 31: Trick or Treat Store to Store From 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at Mineral Avenue businesses, hosted by the Libby Area Business Association. More info here on Facebook.

November, 2021

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

December, 2021

Winter Snowmobiling and Cross-Country Skiing
Holiday Programs and Events
Christmas Lights Contest in Troy
December 4: Christmas Tree Lighting in Libby With Mr. and Mrs. Claus on Mineral Avenue, hosted by the Libby Area Business Association. More info here on Facebook.