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Looking down Electric Avenue in the middle of January could suggest that Bigfork is a sleepy little town. There's some truth to that observation, but only when viewed at 5:00 am.

Events start early in the year. The Brewfest, offering samples from all the local breweries, is held in February. Note the Pocketstone under construction in the 2010 photo.

Dogsled races and beer keg pulls, part of the Brewfest, often have to compensate for a lack of snow.

By the first of May, for Taste of Bigfork, it's warm enough to walk the street in shirtsleeves and try the fare of local restaurants. Chef Jeff Collins of Terra Steakhouse set up on the porch of Eva Gates Homemade Preserves.

Chef Marc Guizol of La Provence Restaurant offers Taste participants samples of Lobster Bisque soup.

Of course, not all pioneers come in a covered wagon.

Bigfork has a first-rate volunteer fire department.

The concept of a painted horse takes on new meaning for the parade.

There are a few commercial fireworks shows in the area, but they are often overshadowed by the plethora of amateur displays.

The Bigfork Festival of the Arts opens it's two day run the first weekend in August.

Just shy of 200 artists and in the vicinity of 10,000 participants flock to Bigfork that weekend.

Rumble in the Bay is a classic car show that settles in Bigfork on Labor Day weekend.

Approximately 100 brightly painted cars shine and rumble for the Saturday event.

Tamarack Days, an October event, fills the streets with food in several categories. Soup, ...

Chili, ...

Pickles ...

Desserts, and more.

Bigfork is the popular venue for trick or treat. Merchants, who provide the candy, often see jsut shy of 1,000.

The Elves appear right around Thanksgiving, spending a Saturday morning to decorate the town.

Chloe Vale, one of the Pocketstone Elves, takes a moment from her work to pose for a photo.

Early December sees the final parade of the year, run after dark to display the lights of Christmas.

Until there's peace on Earth, at least there's peace in Bigfork.

The Wild Mile at the edge of town provides the venue for the annual Whitewater Festival, every year on Memorial Day Weekend.

The Class V rapids on this mile-long stretch of the Swan river provide plenty of excitement for both the participants in the water and the spectators along the shore.

The idea is to get through the gate, either forwards or backwards, without separating from your kayak.

Bigfork hosts one of the largest parades in Northwest Montana on July fourth.

Expect to see the Shriners there in their classic go-carts.

Of course some of them have modernized their rides.

And some have learned the true meaning of laid back.

This year the National Guard flew down Electric Avenue at precisely noon. The Army came along later.

This Air Force recruiter graphically demonstrated the force of air.

And the General Lee made an appearance. (Unfortunately, Daisy Mae did not accompany the General.)

A family in a covered wagon illustrated Montana's pioneering spirit.

A steam-powered Calliope lightened the already lofty mood.

And the players from the Bigfork Summer Playhouse added a song or two to the event.