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Photos: Hootenanny in Depot Park

KELSEY EVANS | Hagadone News Network | UPDATED 5 months, 3 weeks AGO
by KELSEY EVANS
Whitefish Pilot | August 27, 2025 1:00 AM

The Whitefish Trail Hootenanny filled Depot Park with hoots and hollers on Friday. The annual event is the Whitefish Legacy Partners' largest fundraiser and was boosted by an extensive raffle. 

On stage was local band Badger Hound, Minneapolis based Buffalo Galaxy, and Boot Juice from Davis, CA.

 

    Beatrice Thierfelder and little brother Sailor have fun mountain biking some pop-up features at Depot Park set up during the Whitefish Trail Hootenanny. (Kelsey Evans/Whitefish Pilot)
 
 
    The Whitefish Trail Hootenanny drew a large crowd to Depot Park Friday evening. (Kelsey Evans/Whitefish Pilot)
 
 
    Emma Corcoran plays with a hoola hoop at the Whitefish Trail Hootenanny Friday, Aug. 22. (Kelsey Evans/Whitefish Pilot)
 
 
    The raffle is a highlight of the Whitefish Trail Hootenanny. (Kelsey Evans/Whitefish Pilot)
 
 
    In focus, Mason Emery bikes on features set up at Depot Park during the Whitefish Trail Hootenanny Aug. 22. (Kelsey Evans/Whitefish Pilot)
 
 
    Buffalo Galaxy band members at the Whitefish Trail Hootenanny on Aug. 22. (Kelsey Evans/Whitefish Pilot)
 
 
    Sailor Thierfelder gets a little stuck on the ramps at the Hootenanny. (Kelsey Evans/Whitefish Pilot)
 
 


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