Bigfork Festival of the Arts returns this weekend
TAYLOR INMAN | Hagadone News Network | UPDATED 3 years, 12 months AGO
Last year's Bigfork Festival of the Arts as seen from Grand Ave. (Kay Bjork photo)
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. | August 3, 2022 12:00 AM
The 44th annual Bigfork Festival of the Arts is set to take place this weekend in downtown Bigfork. The event is a favorite among artists and visitors alike. The Bigfork Area Chamber of Commerce is asking for patience as they navigate new regulations and a new layout for the festival this year. The festival showcases local artists and craftspeople as well as food, music and other entertainment— with many vendors expressing that this is their favorite show of the summer. Parking is available at the Bigfork School parking lot, on Electric Avenue (via Bridge Street) and Bethany Lutheran Church on Highway 35. There will be limited handicap parking at the UPS Store on Grand Avenue, decal is required. The Chamber is asking for additional volunteers. A link to the signup sheet can be found here, or under the event’s page on the Chamber’s website. The Bigfork Festival of the Arts will run from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.
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