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BEAR LAKE CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU
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  • OPEN - Montpelier Tubing Hill, call (208) 847-0824 for details
  • TBA: Men's Basketball League
  • TBA1: Montpelier Co-Ed Volleyball League
  • 18th: Violinist Jennifer Dunn performing classical and contemporary violin at the National Oregon/California Trail Center, sponsored in part by the Idaho Commission on the Arts and the National Endowment for the Arts, for more information call (208) 847-3800.
  • 18th-19th: K9 Challenge , 15 miles from Garden City UT, (435) 563-0645
  • 25th: Bear Lake Stars Dance Team performing their best dance numbers at the National Oregon/California Trail Center, for more information call (208) 847-3800.
  • 26th: Bear Lake Cisco Disco, call (435) 946-8501 for more details.

February 2008

  • OPEN - Montpelier Tubing Hill, call (208) 847-0824 for details
  • Thursday Nights: Montpelier Women's Volleyball League sponsored by Montpelier Parks & Recreation
  • 14th: Cactus Pete and Prairie Rose, locals Duane Peterson and Destiny Hunzeker harmonize the songs of yesteryear at the National Oregon/California Trail Center, for more information call (208) 847-3800.
  • Friday Nights: Montpelier Co-Ed Volleyball League sponsored by Montpelier Parks & Recreation
  • 1st & 2nd: 6th Annual Snowmobile Hill Climb, RMSHA sanctioned, near Geneva, ID, sponsored by the Greater Bear Lake Valley Chamber of Commerce, for more info call (208) 847-0067or visit www.rmsha.com.
  • 8th: The Magic of Craig Hartman will amaze and delight patrons with his family friendly magic and comedy show at the National Oregon/California Trail Center, for more information call (208) 847-3800.
  • 16th: Annual Hospital Auxiliary Snowball Dance, Bear Lake Middle School in Montpelier from 8:00 pm to midnight,door prizes, For more information, contact Bear Lake Memorial Hospital at (208) 847-1630.
  • 16th: 2nd Annual Bear Lake Chocolate & Craft Festival, Chocolate Concession Fair, $1 entrance andkids FREE for the Craft Fair, Raffle, 10 AM to 4 PM at Harbor Village Resort, Harbor Village Resort, The Chocolate Bear
    Sunday Breakfast 9 AM to 12:30 PM (Feb. 17th Only) - Bear Lake West Country Club, Fish Haven, ID, Bear Lake Motor Lodge Restaurant, Garden City, Garden City UT, for more info call 208-945-3333 or (800) 448-BEAR. Sponsored by the Bear Lake Chamber of Commerce.
  • 22nd: Coyotee Moon performing music of the spirit of the "Cowboy" and the old west at the National Oregon/California Trail Center, sponsored in part by the Idaho Commission on the Arts, the National Endowment for the Arts and Zions Bank, for more information call (208) 847-3800.
  • 29th: Bear Lake High School's Bear Essentials, singing a fundraiser to help them sing around the country at the National Oregon/California Trail Center, for more information call (208) 847-3800.

March 2008

  • Thursday Nights: Montpelier Women's Volleyball League sponsored by Montpelier Parks & Recreation.
  • 14th: Cactus Pete and Prairie Rose, locals Duane Peterson and Destiny Hunzeker harmonize the songs of yesteryear at the National Oregon/California Trail Center, for more information call (208) 847-3800.
  • 21st: The Grose Family Fiddlers, this young family of fiddlers will amaze you and make you smile at the National Oregon/California Trail Center, for more information call (208) 847-3800.
  • 28th: 2nd Annual Liars Competition, hear this year's edition of tall tales, stretched stories and fabulous fibs to see wo is Bear Lake's biggest liar at the National Oregon/California Trail Center, for more information call (208) 847-3800.
  • TBA: Women's 1st Annual Bear Lake Volleyball Tournament sponsored by Montpelier Parks & Recreation
  • TBA: City of Montpelier Easter Celebration, Wells C. Stock Park, includes an Easter Egg Hunt, the Easter Bunny will pose with children for photographs, Eggs will be filled with prizes for different age groups ranging from 0 thru Adult, a petting zoo put together by the Oregon Trail Center. More info to come.

April 2008

  • 3rd: 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.
  • 4th-5th: Girls Fast-Pitch Softball Clinic (Bear Lake Middle School)
  • 3rd-5th: Snowmobile Hill Climbs, RMSHA Sanctioned, Beaver Mountain Ski Resort, 13 miles from Garden City, UT,
    for more info call (866) 652-4323.

May 2008

  • 2nd & 3rd: Bear Lake Cutups "Quilt Show, location to be determined, Garden City, UT, for more info call Guild president Bobi Clark at (435) 946-8649 or e-mail.
  • 9th: "Latter-Day Voices" performance of "In Defense of Our Liberty", 7PM at the Montpelier Stake Center. Admission is free. "Latter-Day Voices" are a touring group of 50 singers and dancers from the Logan LDS Institute, for additional information call Steven Hill at (208) 847-0830.
  • 9th & 10th: KOA Come Camp and Care With Us Weekend, The Montpelier Creek KOA, along with many other KOA's are sponsoring this weekend to raise money for Care Camps, which are camps around the US for children with terminal illnesses. Book Friday night and receive Saturday night free. Activities this weekend include a Duck Race in the creek, ice cream socials and pancake breakfast. All proceeds from these 3 events will be donated to the KOA Care Camp Fund. KOA Corporate matches the donations and this year collectively KOA raised $500k. For more information or to reserve your campsite call the Montpelier Creek KOA at 208-847-0863.
  • 8th: Montpelier Men's & Co-Ed Adult Softball League- (208) 847-0508 or e-mail
  • TBA: Montpelier Community Pride Week, Residents, businesses, & organizations are asked to clean up yards, parks, houses & buildings. Prizes for the group that does the best job. More info to come .
  • 17th - 18th: 6th Annual Bear Lake Classic 104 Mile Pro Bike Race and 52 Mile Amateur Bike Race, call (800) 756-0795 for more info.
  • Youth Football Camp (featuring Players from Utah State)
  • TBA: Move A Mile

June 2008

July 2008

  • 4th: Woodruff Celebration, rodeo, parade, dance, Dutch Oven dinner and programs, Woodruff, Utah, (435) 793-4515.
  • 4th: Paris, Idaho 4th of July Celebration, Bear Lake Ranger Chuckwagon Breakfast, Pageant at Paris Tabernacle, Parade, Youth Rodeo.
  • 4th: KVSI Radio Fun Run, walkers start at 7:00 am...runners at 8:00 am. Run from the radio station to the Bear Lake Rangers Breakfast in Paris. (approximately 9 miles). Entry fee includes a t-shirt and breakfast in Paris.
  • 4th: Montpelier, Idaho 4th of July Celebration, Lions Club Chuckwagon Breakfast 6AM-11AM, Evening Fireworks on "M" Hill after sunset, Montpelier, Idaho.
  • 4th: "Free” Family Dance @ Wells C. Stock Park (After fireworks)
  • 4th: Bear Lake West Golf Course / Scramble, 7 AM and 1 PM, (208) 945-2744.
  • 4th: Fireworks at Ideal Beach Resort, Garden City, UT, after dark.
  • 5th: 3 on 3 Men’s Women’s & Youth Street Basketball Tournament at Wells C. Stock Park.
  • 10th-12th: Bear Lake Legion Baseball Wood Bat Tournament
  • 12th: Twin Creek Days, Georgetown, ID (208) 847-2120
  • 17th-19th: 19th Annual Bear Lake County Invitational Boys All-Stars Baseball Tournament, this link has all the rules, rosters, contact info, etc. for this tourney dedicated for boys ages 9-12.
  • 19th: Bear Lake Car Show, at Wells C. Stock Park in Montpelier ID, for more info call Bob Biggs at (208) 847-0757.
  • 24th - 26th: Butch Cassidy Days, Montpelier, ID, sponsored by the Greater Bear Lake Valley Chamber of Commerce, Shootout at 6 PM. Vendors wanted, please call (208) 847-0067 and sign up.
  • 25th & 26th: 1st Annual Bear Lake All-Niter Men's Softball Tournament at Allinger Park in Montpelier
  • 26th: Chuckwagon Breakfast, Laketown, Utah

August 2008

  • 1st - 2nd: Laketown Rodeo, Laketown, Utah, for more info call (435) 757-0921 or (435) 881-1411
  • 7th - 9th: Bear Lake Raspberry Days Festival in Garden City, Utah, please click the link above for full details including a brochure that lists all event activities and information such as a parade, fireworks, craft fair, golf tournament, dance and much more!
  • 8th & 9th: Bear Lake All-Niter Co-Ed Softball Tournament.
  • 11th-16th: Bear Lake County Fair, more details to follow soon.
  • 11th-16th: Rich County Fair & Rodeo, Randolph, UT, Rich County Jr. Rodeo 17th, fireworks and dance at Randolph City Park, (435) 881-4534
  • 13th: Historical Note - Butch Cassidy robbed the Bank of Montpelier in Montpelier, Idaho 108 years ago at 3:13 pm on August 13, 1896.
  • 16th: 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.
  • 23: Rich County Demolition Derby, Laketown Rodeo Arena, 435-793-2580
  • 22nd - September 1st: Bear Lake Parade of Homes, 12 homes on display, sponsored by the Bear Lake Home Builders Association, for more info call (435) 946-8888.

September 2008

  • 1st: Bear Lake Parade of Homes, 12 homes on display, sponsored by the Bear Lake Home Builders Association, for more info call (435) 946-8888.
  • 6th: 2008 Bear Lake Brawl Triathlon, a Gold Medal Racing event, Sprint and Olympic distances, full details are available on the above link.
  • 6th: 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.
  • TBA: "Wings Over the Water" at Blue Water Resort, for more info call (800) 756-0795
  • 13th: Bear Lake Memorial Hospital Annual Community Health Fair, For more information call (208) 847-1630.
  • 15th - 20th: Montpelier Mayor's Marriage Celebration Week. Newly Wed Game September 19th, Couples Golf Tournament September 20th
  • TBA: Golfing "Fore" Families Benefit Golf Tournament to be held at the Montpelier Golf Course, sponsored by Bear Lake County SEICAA Office, a non-profit agency with all proceeds to go to helping local families, for more info call Karen at (208) 847-1462.
  • TBA: Bear Lake Mixed Golf Scramble, call Bear Lake West Golf Course at (208) 945-2744.
  • TBA: Youth Volleyball Camp
  • TBA: Girls Youth Volleyball League
  • TBA: Youth & Adult Soccer Leagues

October 2008

  • TBA: "We're Grateful!" Banquet & Christmas Card Open House, For more information, contact Bear Lake Memorial Hospital at (208) 847-1630.
  • 17th - 18th: 2nd Annual Montpelier Parks & Recreations Pumpkin Walk, Montpelier Lions Park. 6:30 pm, call 208-847-3102, awards given for various categories.

November 2008

  • Thanksgiving in Bear Lake, bring your family for a great time of year, call 1-800-448-BEAR for activities and services.
  • 28th - 29th: Holiday Craft Fair at the Oregon Trail Center, 320 North 4th Street at the National Oregon/California Trail Center in Montpelier, Idaho, for more info call 208-847-3800.
  • 29th: Paris Craft Fair, Paris Elementary School, 10am - 3 pm, for more info call (208) 945-2468

December 2008

  • TBA: Lighted Christmas Parade, held at 6:00 PM in Montpelier and sponsored by the Greater Bear Lake Valley Chamber of Commerce, for parade entries call Shane Johnson at 847-3102 or JJ Sports at 847-0508.
  • Christmas in Bear Lake, bring your family for a great time of year, call 1-800-448-BEAR for activities and services.
  • TBA: Bear Lake High School Alumni Basketball Tournament, sponsored by the The Montpelier Parks & Recreation, & Enough is Enough Drug Coalition, the event will also have the following individual events: 3 Point Shootout and Lightning Contest, for rules & details contact Brandon Carlsen (208) 390-2900 or (208) 945-2234 or Shane Johnson (208) 847-3102.

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