The Big Sky Community Organization and the Big Sky Chamber of Commerce invites the community to the Annual Fall Festival and Great Pumpkin Giveaway. The festival will take place October 14, 2017 at the Big Sky Community Park. Other local non-profits, including the Big Sky Community Food Bank will sponsor a food drive and there will be many other activities and games to celebrate fall.

Starting the day off, will be a 10K Trail Run along Lone Mountain Ranch’s Reflector Trail and BSCO trails’, Black Diamond, Little Willow Way and Crail Ranch, that will challenge every skill level. Entry fee is $35.00 and interested participants may register on-line at www.racemontana.com or on the day of the event. Then, the activities continue starting at 11:30 with wagon hay rides sponsored by Lone Mountain Ranch and some of their finest four legged critters. Old fashioned games from Historic Crail Ranch, a cookie decorating booth, apple bobbing and a kid’s story time round out the list of family activities. Great food from the Totally Tasty Catering food truck, refreshing micro-brew from Lone Peak Brewery and tasty treats and warm drinks from Compass Café will also be available to enjoy while listening to live music.

A chance to win over $5,000 in goods including a Big Sky Resort VIP parking pass is also available through the Big Sky Community Organization Community Pass drawing. Only 100 tickets will be sold for $100 each and one lucky winner will receive a prize package full of donations from local businesses. Tickets may be purchased in advance at www.bscomt.org and you do not need to be present to win. Visit our web site for a complete list of prizes available. All proceeds go towards enhancing BSCO programs and facilities. Through last year’s sale we were able to expand Camp Big Sky, add additional summer programs and fund trail development plans.

See how fast a bear can charge and practice with bear spray at the South West Montana Education Working Group’s bear station. And, don’t leave without picking out your free pumpkin during the Chamber’s Great Pumpkin Giveaway and getting a photo taken as a lasting souvenir. For more information visit www.bscomt.prg/fall-festival.