Under the Big Sky is a three-day music festival that showcases live bands whose genres range from country to Americana, bluegrass to outlaw, and more. Going into it’s fifth year, the event will once again feature a rough stock rodeo as well as trail riding, shopping, and some of the best experiences under the fresh air. Food and beverages will be a curated collaboration between Best Beverage Catering – who also provides catering for Coachella, Stagecoach and other major festivals.
With 180-degree views of the Whitefish Ski Resort slopes, Big Mountain Ranch is a 350-acre working cattle ranch and event space. The venue is under 30 miles from Kalispell and its airport – the famous Glacier National Park and Flathead Lake. Whitefish is also just a few hours drive from major universities including Montana State, U. of Montana, Boise State, Eastern Washington, Washington State and BYU Idaho.
From the beginning, Under the Big Sky has garnered press from around the country and from some of music’s most notable publications and outlets. In 2023, notable music outlets paid close attention to the 2023 line up including Rolling Stone, Billboard, Songkick, Music Row, 94.9 KYSS, Lively Times, WhiskeyRiff and Taste of Country. Regional press hits include:
Missoula.com, The Missoulian, Billings Gazette and Flathead Beacon.