Bigfork prepares for 35th Festival of the Arts

Downtown Bigfork will live up to its national reputation as a great art town during the 35th annual Bigfork Festival of the Arts Aug. 3 and 4.

More than 150 booths will line Electric and Grand avenues where art and craft booths will offer pottery, paintings, furniture, jewelry, woodworking, clothing, metal art and more. Food vendors will have an array of mouth-watering treats, and live entertainment will be scheduled throughout the weekend.

One of the oldest arts festivals in Montana, this juried event raises funds to support the advertising and marketing of Bigfork. Festival attendance is estimated to be more than 6,000 people.

Festival hours are from 9 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. both days. Because downtown will be closed to vehicle traffic, parking will be available at various locations throughout Bigfork, with a free shuttle service running continually during the festival.

First-come, first-served parking will be available at Bethany Lutheran Church on Montana 35 and at Potoczny Field just west of the stoplight marking the intersection of Montana 35 and Holt Drive.

For more information, contact the Bigfork Area Chamber of Commerce at 837-5888 or visit www.bigforkfestivalofthearts.com.