Bear Lake Calendar of Events

January 2010

• TBA: Men's Basketball League
• TBA: Montpelier Co-Ed Volleyball League
• 23rd: Bear Lake Cisco Disco, Catch Cisco, Bear Lake Monster Plunge, Ice Skating, Snow Sculpture Contest, Cross Country Ski Race and Snow Shoeing. Call (800) 448-2327 or See Our Flyer for more details. Fishing Regulations.
  Utah's 365-day fishing licenses are available on line at: www.wildlife.utah.gov. Register for the Ski Race. Watch the Video of the 2010 Bear Lake Plunge.

February 2010

• Thursday Nights: Montpelier Women's Volleyball League sponsored by Montpelier Parks & Recreation
• Friday Nights: Montpelier Co-Ed Volleyball League sponsored by Montpelier Parks & Recreation
• 5th - 6th: Annual Snowmobile Hill Climb, RMSHA sanctioned, near Geneva, ID, for more info call (208) 847-0067 or visit www.rmsha.com.
• 12th - 13th: Bear Lake Spice and Ice Winter Festival & Vintage Snowmobile Show and Ride. Ice Climbing Clinic, Chili Cook-off, Ice Sculpturing, Quilt and Photography Exhibit and much more in Montpelier. 208-847-1782
• 12th - 13th: 4th Annual Bear Lake Chocolate & Craft Festival, Chocolate Concession Fair, Sponsored by the Bear Lake Rendezvous Chamber of Commerce. 208-945-4452
• 20th: Annual Hospital Auxiliary Snowball Dance, Bear Lake Middle School in Montpelier from 8:00 pm to midnight, door prizes, For more info contact Bear Lake Memorial Hospital at (208) 847-1630.
  

March 2010

• Thursday Nights: Montpelier Women's Volleyball League sponsored by Montpelier Parks & Recreation.
• 26th - 27th: "Snowmobile Ride of the Year" in Montpelier. Plan your own ride or ride with our guide. Clover Creek Inn 208-847-1782.
• TBA: Bear Lake Middle School Youth Baseball & Softball League registration meeting at 7:00 PM. For boys & girls ages 5 & up.

April 2010

• 1st: Seniors Health Fair, 8 AM - Noon at the Bear Lake Senior Citizen's Center in Montpelier. For more information, contact Bear Lake Memorial Hospital at (208) 847-1630. (Seniors Age 60 and older)
• 10th: Montpelier Parks & Recreation Easter Egg Hunt 10 am - 12 pm at the Bear Lake Fair Grounds.
• 9th - 10th: Snowmobile Hill Climbs, RMSHA Sanctioned, Beaver Mountain Ski Resort, 13 miles from Garden City, UT. For more info call (866) 652-4323.
• 17th: Bear Lake Underwater Dive Team Radio Days fundraiser for underwater sonar equipment. Flyer

May 2010

• 14th - 16th: Annual Bear Lake Classic - 1-lap, 51+ mile Bike Race around Bear Lake - 800-756-0795.
• 25th & 27th: Due West Concert in Montpelier by Montpelier Parks & Recreation. Flyer
• 28th - 29th - Wade Wheeler Memorial Wood Bat Softball Tournament in Montpelier.
• 28 - 29th: Garden City Library Rummage/Garage and Food Sale: Garden City Park, Utah.
• 28th - June 5th: Black Gold Testicle Festival, Woodruff, Ut 435-793-4356

June 2010

• 1st - 5th: Black Gold Testicle Festival, Woodruff, Ut. 435-793-4356
• June 1st - Oct 16th: Quilt Show at the The Oregon/California Trail Center in Montpelier. 866-847-3800
• 11th - 13th: Hang Gliding and Para Gliding Competition at the Blue Water Resort.
• 12th: Idaho & Utah Free Fishing Day. For details contact the Idaho Deptarment of Fish & Game.
• 11th - 12th: Annual Bear Lake Marathon by Mammoth Marathons.
• 17th - 19th: Annual Girls' Fast-Pitch Softball Tournament, Montpelier. 208-847-3102
• 19th - Bear Lake 5k Walk/Run for Cancer. Proceeds will go to the Huntsman Cancer Foundation. 435-946-8413
• 19th: Farmers Craft Market at Wells C. Stock Park next to the Oregon Trail Center in Montpelier
  9am -1 pm, 208-945-2918
• 26th: Farmers Craft Market at Wells C. Stock Park next to the Oregon Trail Center in Montpelier
  9am -1 pm, 208-945-2918

July 2010

• Monday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday through Labor Day: Fresh Air Cinema at Bear Lake, 435-94-MOVIE (946-6843). Garden City, UT.
• 1st: Cache Valley Cruise In, Bear Lake and Garden City Park, 2:30 - 6pm.
• 2nd & 3rd: 3 on 3 Basketball Tournamentin in Montpelier.
• 3rd: Woodruff Celebration, rodeo, parade, dance, Dutch Oven dinner and programs, Woodruff, Utah, (435) 793-4515.
• 3rd: Paris 4th of July Celebration, Chuckwagon Breakfast, Pageant at Paris Tabernacle, Parade, Youth Rodeo.
• 3rd: Montpelier, Idaho 4th of July Celebration, Lions Club Chuckwagon Breakfast 6am-11am, Evening Fireworks on "M" Hill after sunset, Montpelier, Idaho.
• 3rd: Bear Lake West Golf Course / Scramble, 8 AM and 2 PM, (208) 945-2744.
• 3rd: Farmers Craft Market at Wells C. Stock Park next to the Oregon Trail Center in Montpelier
  9am -1 pm, 208-945-2918
• 3rd: Fireworks at Ideal Beach Resort, Garden City, UT, after dark.
• 8th - 10th: 2nd Annual Bear Lake Baseball Tournament in Montpelier 208-847-3102
• 9th - 10th: 2nd Annual Bear Lake Cowboy Gathering, (poetry and musicians) Rae Crane Bld. Bear Lake County Fair Grounds, Montpelier, ID. $8 entrance, children under 12 FREE. 208-847-3930
• 10th: - Twin Creeks Celebration in Georgetown. All day celebration, fun in the park, evening street dance, auction, games for kids, entertainment. 208-847-2120
• 10th: Farmers Craft Market at Wells C. Stock Park next to the Oregon Trail Center in Montpelier
  9am -1 pm, 208-945-2918
• 15th - 17th: The RE/MAX Hot Air Balloon will be giving tethered rides at Allinger Park in Montpelier on July 15 at 6 pm and on July 16th at 7 am and 6 pm. Also on July 17th in Garden City UT at 7 am. (208) 317-6310
• 15th - 17th: Baseball Tournament in Montpelier. 208-847-3102
• 16th - Aug 28th: Smithsonian “Journey through Time” exhibit at The Oregon/California Trail Center in Montpelier. Hands on historical exhibits and workshops open to the public.
• 17th: Beaver Mountain Music Festival - Folk & Bluegrass. Kalai, Tanglewood, Dry Lake Band, Matt Ben Jackson & Sassafrass Folk String Band. Family-friendly, Food. 3 pm to 10 pm.
• 17th: Bear Lake Car Show, at Wells C. Stock Park in Montpelier ID, for more info call Bob Biggs at (208) 847-0757.
• 17th: Farmers Craft Market at Wells C. Stock Park next to the Oregon Trail Center in Montpelier
  9am -1 pm, 208-945-2918
• 19th - 20th: Tour de Wyoming Bike race.
• 24th: Bear Lake County Search & Rescue, Salmon BBQ. 11:00 am to 6 pm. at St. Charles City Park. Email or call 208-221-6893, reservations: 877-727-1222.
• 24th: Pioneer Celebration at The Oregon/California Trail Center in Montpelier. Smithsonian Exhibit and Pioneer activities. Historical presentation by Pioneer Adventures. Musical Jam session by Historical Musicians and Mountain Men. 866-847-3800
• 24th: Farmers Craft Market at Wells C. Stock Park next to the Oregon Trail Center in Montpelier
  9am -1 pm, 208-945-2918
• 29th: Culpepper & Merriweather Circus at Montpelier Fair Grounds. Sponsor Montpelier Rotary Club, show times 5:00 pm and 7:30 pm. Tickets call 208-847-0757
• 31st: Farmers Craft Market at Wells C. Stock Park next to the Oregon Trail Center in Montpelier
  9am -1 pm, 208-945-2918

August 2010

• Monday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday through Labor Day: Fresh Air Cinema at Bear Lake, 435-94-MOVIE (946-6843). Garden City, UT.
• 1st - Aug 28th: Smithsonian “Journey through Time” exhibit at The Oregon/California Trail Center in Montpelier. Hands on historical exhibits and workshops open to the public.
• 5th - 7th: Bear Lake Raspberry Days Festival in Garden City, Utah. Parade, fireworks, craft fair, golf tournament, dance and much more! View our Raspberry Days Flyer. View our Entertainment Flyer
• 6th - 7th: Laketown Rodeo, Laketown, Utah, for more info call (435) 757-0921 or (435) 881-1411
• 7th: Raspberry Days Scramble at Bear Lake West. 208-945-2744
• 7th: Farmers Craft Market at Wells C. Stock Park next to the Oregon Trail Center in Montpelier
  9am -1 pm, 208-945-2918
• 9th - 14th: Bear Lake County Fair - Rodeo, carnival, Concert, Demolition Derby, Parade (208) 847-0344
• 10th: Due West Concert with Andy Hackbarth at 8:30 p.m. in the Bear Lake County Fairgrounds Rodeo Arena. Purchase Tickets on the Montpelier Parks and Rec website or pick up at Clover Creek Home Furnishings.
• 12th - 13th: Bear Lake County Fair Rodeo (208) 847-0344
• 13th: Rich County 4-H Show in Randolph, UT at 9 am. (435) 793-2435
• 14th: Rich County Demolition Derby, 7 pm at the Laketown Rodeo Arena, 435-946-8536
• 14th: Bear Lake Classic Triathlon by BBSC Endurance Sports at Rendezvous Beach at 8:00 am.
• 14th: Farmers Craft Market at Wells C. Stock Park next to the Oregon Trail Center in Montpelier
  9am -1 pm, 208-945-2918
• 14th: Beaver Mountain Music Festival - Funk & Reggae. Afro Omega, Shaky Trade, Charls Grodn, Michael Christiansen Quartet. Family-friendly, Food. 3 pm to 10 pm.
• 16th - 21st: Rich County Fair - Randolph, UT (435) 881-4534
  
• 13th: Historical Note - Butch Cassidy robbed the Bank of Montpelier at 3:13 pm on August 13, 1896.
• 20th - 22th: Bear Lake Parade of Homes. Homes on display, sponsored by the Bear Lake Home Builders Association, for more info call 801-725-8941.21st: Bear Lake Valley Health Care Foundation Annual Golf "Fore" Health Golf Tournament at the Montpelier Golf Course, for more information, contact Bear Lake Memorial Hospital or Craig at (208) 847-1630.
• 21st: Farmers Craft Market at Wells C. Stock Park next to the Oregon Trail Center in Montpelier
  9am -1 pm, 208-945-2918
• 27th - 29th: Bear Lake Parade of Homes. Homes on display, sponsored by the Bear Lake Home Builders Association, for more info call 801-725-8941.
• 28th: Bear Lake Brawl Triathlon, a Gold Medal Racing event, Sprint and Olympic distances. (801) 335-4940.
• 28th: Rich County Ranch Rodeo, Laketown, Ut. Long Round 8 AM, Short Round 6 PM. 307-354-6691
• 28th: Farmers Craft Market at Wells C. Stock Park next to the Oregon Trail Center in Montpelier
  9am -1 pm, 208-945-2918

September 2010

• 3rd: Jerrica Matthews sings Classical and Jazz at the Oregon Trail Center in Montpelier. 208-847-3800.
• 3rd - 6th: Bear Lake Parade of Homes, sponsored by the Bear Lake Home Builders Association, for more info call 801-725-8941.
• 4th: Bear Lake Mixed Golf Scramble at Bear Lake West Golf Course. 8:00 AM, Live Music "The Capp Brothers" at   8:00 PM. (208) 945-2744.
• 4th: Happy Birthday Bloomington 100 Years Celebration - Old time games, live music, talent show and fireworks.
• 10th - 11th: Bear Lake Outdoor Heritage Days in Garden City, Utah. Fishing, Parade, Petting Zoo, Games, Pancake Breakfast, Dutch Over Cookout, Concerts, Storytelling, Gun Raffle and Concealed Firearms Permit Class.
  See Flyer! Print Vendor Application
• 11th: LOTOJA - Logan to Jackson Bicycle Race - (801) 546-0090, (801) 546-0090, or call the Greater Bear Lake Valley Chamber of Commerce at (208) 847-0067.
• 17th: Young at Harp performs at the Oregon Trail Center in Montpelier. 208-847-3800.
• 18th: Ireland Bank & First Idaho Title Presents The Annual Golfing "Fore" Families 18 Hole Charity Golf
  Tournament at the Montpelier Golf Course. Montpelier, ID 208-847-1981
• 18th: Bear Lake Memorial Hospital Annual Community Health Fair, 8:00 am - 12:00 noon (all ages welcome). (208) 847-1630.
• TBA: Montpelier Mayor's Marriage Celebration Week Couples Golf Tournament. at the Montpelier Golf Course. $25/ person. Tournament to be played “Chapman Style” (man/woman rotates hits).
  Please call Ted Slivinski at 208-847-1981 to register by Friday at 3PM. See our flyer.

October 2010

• 1st: Jamie Bartschi and Austin Weyand perform at the Oregon Trail Center in Montpelier. 208-847-3800.
• 6th: Brake for Breakfast - Sponsored by The Health Cooperative (THC) and Bear Lake Memorial Hospital. Thirteen hospitals, all members of The Hospital Cooperative, and Health West Clinics have joined forces to raise breast cancer awareness. Held from 7am to 10 am at the Bear Lake Memorial Hospital Nursing Home Portico on 5th Street.
• 25th: Ruth K Anderson Pink Tea - The women’s health awareness luncheon will take place on Monday, October 26th from 12 noon to 1 pm at the Bear Lake Senior Citizens Center. Admission is $5 and tickets can be purchased at the Hospital front desk. For further details, contact Kim Hulme at 847.0949.
• TBA: Montpelier Mayor's Marriage Celebration Week Newly Wed Game at the Middle School - starts at 7PM. $1/Person or $5/ Family. Great Prizes for “Newly Wed Couple” and “Happily Ever After Couple.” Always a lot of fun!!! Call Kwinnae for more details at 208-847-1403. See our flyer.
• TBA: "We're Grateful!" Banquet & Christmas Card Open House, For more information, contact Bear Lake Memorial Hospital at (208) 847-1630.
• TBA: 4th Annual Montpelier Parks & Recreations Pumpkin Walk, Montpelier Lions Park. 5 pm - 9 pm. Call 208-847-0508 for more information. Awards given for various categories.

November 2010

• 5th: Wasatch Back Band performs at the Oregon Trail Center in Montpelier. 208-847-3800.
• Thanksgiving in Bear Lake, bring your family for a great time of year, call 1-800-448-BEAR for activities and services.
• 27th: Holiday Craft Fair at the Oregon Trail Center, in Montpelier, Idaho. 208-847-3800.
• 27th: Paris Craft Fair, Paris Elementary School, 10am - 3 pm, for more info call (208) 945-2468 .
  

December 2010

• 3rd: SaddleStrings cowboy band performs at the Oregon Trail Center in Montpelier. 208-847-3800.
• TBA: Parade of Lights in Montpelier.
• Christmas in Bear Lake, bring your family for a great time of year, call 1-800-448-BEAR for activities and services.