While it may be time to start scoping out some low-key fall activities like joining a book club or making plans to Mend and Mingle with the Making Place, I'm not quite ready to let summer go just yet. Fortunately for me, September promises some excellent Montana fun.

But first .. you will want to Save the Date for the 3rd Annual Trego Heritage Day on Saturday, October 4th from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. Celebrating the Trego, Fortine, and Stryker communities in early 1800s fashion, literally! Guests are encouraged to dress in historical garb and wander the grounds of the Blarney Ranch to celebrate the history and traditions of Northwest Montana. 

While donations are encouraged, Trego Heritage Day is a free event for the entire family. Proceeds raised will support the Trego, Fortine Stryker Community Hall in all their many endeavors. 

For its third year, Heritage Day is going all out with wandering musicians, a black powder shoot, gold panning, axe throwing, cast iron cooking, wagon rides, a logging demonstration, a traditional bow and arrow course, as well as draft horses and a hay bale scavenger hunt for the kidlets. Two bounce houses, several local food trucks, and local artisan vendors will be on hand offering up a few modern amenities. Plus, pick your pumpkin at the pumpkin patch. Large pumpkins are just $8 each. 

Trego Heritage Day on Saturday October 4th will be a day for you and your family to remember don't miss this unique Montana experience. Stop by TheHallTFS.com for more information and a full schedule of events. 

Kalispell's Keenan's Jewelry is celebrating their 50th year with special events and discounts throughout October. Follow Keenan's on Facebook and Instagram for your special invitation to their kickoff wine tasting event on Friday, October 3rd. Enjoy up to 50% off their fine jewelry throughout the month and save the date for a Trunk Sale on October 24th and 25. Calling all my fellow Virgos, September is for sapphires and Keenan's boasts a huge selection of this stunning gem. Celebrate my birthstone with 20% off all sapphires in September. Who couldn't use a little bling on their finger or in their stocking? Get glitzy and support this long-standing local business during Keenan's Jewlery 50th Anniversary. Follow Keenan's Jewelry of Facebook and Instagram and shine bright like a diamond. 

For more unique Montana fun, don't miss the Clash of the Carvers in Libby on September 4th through 7th. This Libby event welcomes chainsaw artists from all over the world to compete for fame and prizes carving up the best sculptures. Watch the carvers in action as they transform a giant pine log into animals, sculptures, people, who knows what! The wood chips will be flying in downtown Libby and artisans will also share their wares for sale. 

Saturday September 6th head to the Whitefish Performing Arts Center for a 7:00 pm performance by the Modern Rock Orchestra. Featuring the Glacier Symphony Players alongside acclaimed composer and guitarist Grant Ferguson you are in store for powerful, soaring melodies, rock energy, and symphonic beauty. 

Happy's Inn hosts Justin Moore on Friday, September 12th for a 6:00 pm concert on their outdoor stage. Multi-platinum hitmaker Justin Moore is known for a captivating live show and some traditional country strumming. 

If country's not your thing, head to the Wachholz College Center on Friday, September 12th for America's Diamond – The Neil Diamond Legacy Concert. You'll hear the iconic hits you know and love from "Sweet Caroline", "America" and of course "You Don't Bring Me Flowers." You will want to bring your best glitzy glamour outfit to the concert, as we all know it's more fun to dress for the occasion. 

The Columbia Falls Chamber of Commerce hosts is last movie night of the summer on Saturday, September 13th at 7:00 pm. Moana 2 will be shown for this free performance. Bring a picnic or stop by the concessions for your favorite movie snacks. 

Our multi-purpose Flathead County Fairgrounds plays host to the Flathead Quilter's Guild Something Scrappy: Quilt Show 2025 September 19th and 20th from 9:30 am to 4:00 pm. Browse more than 120 unique quilts by local artists, enter for various raffles, and learn new techniques in quilting demonstrations. Explore regional vendors and shop for unique quilting supplies. 

Stock up on your fall and winter reads at the Friends of the Flathead County Library Annual Book Sale on Saturday, September 20th from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm at the Kalispell Center Mall. Explore a massive selection of gently used books, CDs and DVDs. All proceeds directly support the many programs at Flathead County Library – all of which can be found on the Daily Inter Lake's online event calendar! 

Sunday, September 21st finds the funny guys of Whose Live Anyway? Back on the Wachholz College Center stage for a performance packed with hilarious improvised comedy and songs all based on audience suggestions. You might even be asked to join the cast on stage! 

Look for original artists and original songs in this year's Whitefish Songwriter Festival taking to Whitefish's many venues September 19th through 21st. These three days hold 100+ hits, in seven venues for 20 shows. Some of the greatest songwriters in the industry share their songs and stories with our lucky town. Brice Long, Marla Cannon-Goodman, Wyatt McCubbin and Kat Higgins are a few of the songwriters that have written hits that you know and love. Visit WhitefishSongwriterFest.org for full details and tickets. 

The Columbia Falls Historical Society offers up their first documentary video from their oral history project on Tuesday, September 23rd at 6:00 pm at the Columbia Falls branch of the Flathead County Library. In "Doug Follett: Glacier's Poet", Follett shares his family's history and connections to both the Great Northern Railroad and Glacier National Park. 

That's a wrap for September friends. But don't forget to check out Trego Heritage Day on Saturday, October 4th for a historic Montana good time. Or, if you're in Whitefish looking to fill your cup with live music, check out On the Stage: The Very Best of John Denver for two performances on October 4th. Reserve your seat at FlatheadTickets.com 

You can find information about all these events and more at dailyinterlake.com/events. Feel free to add your organization's events for free. And look for our weekly print Local Events pages in the Daily Inter Lake, Whitefish Pilot, Hungry Horse News and Bigfork Eagle. Take a break and touch some newsprint to connect with your community! 

Thanks again to tuning in to the Daily Inter Lake's Local Events podcast. I'm your host Melissa Wells wishing you sapphire dreams and fall colors and a spectacular September. 

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