Craft Fairs & Farmers Markets in Whitefish, Montana
Whitefish packs its summer: the juried Whitefish Arts Festival on Central Avenue over the Fourth of July, the Woody Weekend of classic wooden boats on Whitefish Lake in June, and a Tuesday-evening farmers market downtown. Among its 7 events are also the Under the Big Sky festival in July, a winter market on second Saturdays, and the Winter Carnival each February.
Under the Big Sky Festival
FestivalAward-winning 3-day outdoor country and Americana music festival at a working ranch. National headliners in a gorgeous mountain setting.
Whitefish Arts Festival
CraftLong-running juried fine art and craft festival with 100+ artists exhibiting paintings, sculpture, jewelry, ceramics, and photography.
Whitefish Farmers Market
WaterfrontHeld Tuesday evenings each summer in downtown Whitefish, this lakeside farmers market features local farmers selling produce, meats, eggs, and seasonal specialties like Flathead cherries and wild huckleberries — plus prepared foods, food trucks emphasizing local sourcing, arts and crafts, and live music. Farm vendors grow and raise their own products; craft vendors make their own jewelry, pottery, woodwork, skincare, candles, and more.
Whitefish Songwriter Festival
FestivalAnnual showcase of original songwriting with performances, workshops, and showcases at intimate Whitefish venues.
Whitefish Winter Carnival
WinterfestWeek-long winter celebration with ski races, torchlight parade, Skijoring, live music, ice sculpting, and festive downtown events.
Whitefish Winter Farmers Market
FarmersHeld each Tuesday evening in summer at the North end of Central Avenue in Whitefish, this farmers market features local growers selling produce, meats, eggs, and plants — plus Flathead cherries and wild huckleberries in season. Prepared food vendors, food trucks sourcing locally when possible, and arts & crafts makers round out the mix. Live music throughout.
Whitefish Woody Weekend
WaterfrontPremier classic and antique wooden boat show on Whitefish Lake — one of the most celebrated classic boat shows in the Northwest.
