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PHOTOS: Fire and Ice Oyster Roast at Kelly's Casino

TAYLOR INMAN | Hagadone News Network | UPDATED 4 years, 4 months AGO
by TAYLOR INMAN
REPORTER AND PODCAST HOST Taylor Inman covers Bigfork and the north shore of Flathead Lake for the Bigfork Eagle and the Daily Inter Lake. Her reporting focuses on local government, community issues and the people who shape life in Northwest Montana. Inman began her journalism career at Murray State University’s public radio newsroom and later reported for WKMS, where her work aired on National Public Radio. In addition to reporting, she hosts and contributes to Daily Inter Lake podcasts including News Now. Her work connects listeners and readers with the stories shaping communities across the Flathead Valley. IMPACT: Taylor’s work expands local journalism through both traditional reporting and digital storytelling. | December 21, 2021 11:00 PM

The first annual Fire and Ice Oyster Roast at Kelly's Casino featured an ice bar, ice cups, and ice sculptures, not to mention delicious fire roasted oysters.

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The 1st Annual Fire and Ice Oyster Roast also featured a toy drive for Toys for Tots.

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Bartender serving up ice cold cocktails behind a bar made completely out of ice.

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Kelly's Casino held their first annual Fire and Ice Oyster Roast on Saturday. The event included an ice bar, fire roasted oysters, ice sculptures and a toy drive for Toys for Tots.

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