When the Thanksgiving leftovers have been eaten and the last leaf has fallen from the trees, our thoughts turn to Christmas. And every Christmas, we love to give a shout-out to Montana’s Christmas town, Bigfork. The town gets more festive every year, and we love it.
Bigfork has adopted the official title of Montana’s Christmas Town, a name it embraces.
Bigfork Area Chamber of Commerce Facebook People come from all over the state to see it all decked out in December.
The fun begins right after Thanksgiving, when a group of elves (local volunteers) gathers to decorate.
Bigfork Area Chamber of Commerce Facebook They spend the weekend decking the halls (and storefronts) of the entire downtown area.
The fun officially kicks off on December 7, 2019, when the Parade of Lights marks Santa’s arrival.
Bigfork Area Chamber of Commerce Facebook The parade kicks off at 6 p.m. downtown, and guests can meet Santa until 8 p.m.
Of course, you don’t have to make it to the parade to enjoy the holiday cheer here.
Bigfork Area Chamber of Commerce Facebook A Christmas Story is playing at Bigfork Playhouse Children’s Theatre later this month, and the 11th Annual Country Christmas Bazaar is on December 7, 2019.
Bigfork is also the perfect place to do your holiday shopping.
Bigfork Area Chamber of Commerce Facebook The Bigfork Shopping Spectacular on December 11 is the perfect time to meet local business owners and buy some unique local treasures. Stop by any time between 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
In fact, you’ll find something happening here almost every day in December.
Bigfork Area Chamber of Commerce Facebook From wine strolls to cozy community bonfires, the community really embraces the season.
The holiday season is short, so come enjoy the festivities in Bigfork soon.
Bigfork Area Chamber of Commerce Facebook It really is worth making the trip.
Ready to pack your bags and spend a weekend in Bigfork? Check out the calendar of local holiday events here.
Bigfork Area Chamber of Commerce Facebook
People come from all over the state to see it all decked out in December.
They spend the weekend decking the halls (and storefronts) of the entire downtown area.
The parade kicks off at 6 p.m. downtown, and guests can meet Santa until 8 p.m.
A Christmas Story is playing at Bigfork Playhouse Children’s Theatre later this month, and the 11th Annual Country Christmas Bazaar is on December 7, 2019.
The Bigfork Shopping Spectacular on December 11 is the perfect time to meet local business owners and buy some unique local treasures. Stop by any time between 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
From wine strolls to cozy community bonfires, the community really embraces the season.
It really is worth making the trip.
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