Early bird discount
Saturday, August 5
Great Bear Festival 2023
Great Bear Festival is the Flathead Valley’s own family-friendly brewfest on Saturday, August 5th, in Kalispell’s Depot Park!
When and where
Date and time
Saturday, August 5 · 4 – 9:30pm MDT
Location
Depot Park 15 Depot Park Kalispell, MT 59901
Refund Policy
About this event
- 5 hours 30 minutes
- Mobile eTicket
Come celebrate summer in the Flathead Valley! Local Rotary groups are bringing in breweries and cideries from Montana and beyond to feature over 50 craft beers and ciders along with wine, local food, and live music.
Enjoy live music from Music Lab and Flat Black!
Adults can enjoy an exclusive VIP tent next to the bands featuring free beer and wine plus food from The DeSoto Grill and other appetizers.
Ticket prices
• $30 for general admission, ages 21 and up (now through 15 July) – ticket prices after 15 July will be $40 for general admission
• $10 for kids 13-20 (and designated drivers)
• Kids 12 and younger are free
• VIP tickets are $125 each
Additional tickets can be purchased for $1 each. Beer/Cider 4 tickets for a full glass, 2 tickets for a ½ glass. Wine pricing is 5oz for 5 tickets, 3oz for 3 tickets and 1oz for 1 ticket.
***Notes: Tickets are non-refundable. We love dogs, but they are not allowed at the event.
In the VIP tent, there will be a variety of beers available and a wide range of wine, which are all included at no additional cost with the VIP admission. VIP admission also includes:
• Beer glass
• Free appetizers
• Roasted pig with side dishes from The Desoto Grill
• Shaded area away from the crowd
We do reserve the right to refuse service to people who are obviously intoxicated.
When you raise a glass at Great Bear Festival, you’re raising a glass to build communities! All proceeds are donated to projects that improve the quality of life for people here and across the world.
Click here to find Great Bear Festival online, and check Facebook or Instagram for the latest updates!
Sponsors, you can get more information on being part of Great Bear Festival on our website. Thank you to our Title Sponsor Toyota!
Rotary International is a global network of 1.2 million neighbors, friends, leaders, and problem-solvers who come together to make positive, lasting change in communities at home and abroad.
Solving real problems takes real commitment and vision. For more than 110 years, Rotary members have used their passion, energy, and intelligence to take action on sustainable projects. From literacy and peace to water and health, we are always working to better our world, and we stay committed to the end.
There are 6 Rotary Clubs located in the Flathead Valley: Rotary Club of Kalispell, Kalispell Daybreak Rotary, Rotary Club of Bigfork, Rotary Club of Whitefish, Rotary Club of Evergreen, and Rotary Club of Columbia Falls.
