Great Bear Festival in the O’Shaughnessy Outdoor Amphitheater at Wachholz College Center

The annual Great Bear Festival is starting a new era relocating to the O’Shaughnessy Outdoor Amphitheater at the Wachholz College Center on Saturday, August 16 from 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm.

Presented by Kalispell Noon Rotary and Daybreak Rotary Clubs, there is a new focus on family-friendly activities in the afternoon, while continuing the tradition of showcasing local/regional breweries & cideries.

Live music onstage will feature local performers in the afternoon with headliner Mike Murray Duo from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm.

All profits go to fund Rotary projects like Rotary Basketball (serving thousands of kids over 30 years), Rotary’s summer Leadership Camp (RYLA), high school scholarships, the new Ashley Creek Park playground, donations and grants supporting other local non-profits and International projects like clean water systems and sanitation efforts.

Adults (21+):  $25.00 Includes four tickets covering two 8 oz beverage samples (or four 4 oz samples)

Ages 17-20 yrs old:  $25.00 Includes access to lawn games and live music

Children (0-16 yrs old):  Free Entry into festival. Plan for $5 per child to participate in select activities (no charge to any kids wearing their Rotary Basketball team T-shirts!)

Additional drink tickets can be purchased for $5 per 8 oz beverage.

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