The Whitefish Trail Hootenanny Music Festival will feature three acclaimed bands to at the annual fundraising event on Friday, Aug. 26.

With over 40 miles of trail on the ground and plans for a new trail in Haskill Basin underway, the Whitefish Trail has hit its stride and is celebrating with the Whitefish Trail Hootenanny in Whitefish’s Depot Park from 5 to 9 p.m.

All ages are welcome and festival-goers are encouraged to walk or ride their bikes to the event.

The annual music festival and family dance party fundraising event will feature the Jeff Austin Band, The Hasslers and Moonshine Mountain.

Children’s activities will include a bike obstacle course, climbing rock wall, painting station and more. There will be food and beverage trucks.

Tickets cost $12 in advance or $15 at the gate, with free entrance for children age 12 and under. Tickets can be purchased at the Great Northern Brewery, Sportsman & Ski Haus, Great Northern Cycle + Ski and Glacier Cyclery.

Don K Subaru and several other local businesses are sponsoring the fundraising event.

The party continues after the park with premier music sponsor Great Northern Bar & Grill presenting Moonshine Mountain and the Jeff Austin Band, and The Hasslers take the stage at music sponsor Craggy Range Bar & Grill. An additional cover charge may apply for those shows.