Swap meet, more, coming up this weekend in Columbia Falls

On Saturday, Sept. 23, boaters, trail runners, and winter recreationists and anyone else interested are invited to gather at Marantette Park in Columbia Falls for an afternoon of community activities. It’s a fund-raising and friend-raising event hosted in partnership by Logan Health, Flathead Avalanche, Flathead Rivers Alliance, and the Montana Kayak Academy.

There are a host of activities including:

Gear Swap for Good from 2-5 p.m. Buy, sell, and donate any gear for river and winter sports. Small or large, new or used, it must be in good condition. People can bring donations to the park starting at 8 a.m. on the day of the event, or make arrangements to donate gear in advance by emailing dave@montanakayakacademy.com.

At 3 p.m. it’s the Cedar Creek Marathon Awards The full marathon begins at Big Creek Campground and finishes at The Coop in Columbia Falls.

A mini-boat racing at 4 p.m. Race miniature kayaks on a tilted water table in a bracket-style tournament. $25 to enter. Funds raised will be split 50/50 between the winner and non-profit partners.

There is also live music by Radio Ranch 3-7 p.m. and food by Waygu Wagon and Indah Sushi, beer by Flathead Lake Brewing Company.