July 4th Celebration – SAT, Jul. 4 from 9 am to 2 pm
Condon's July 4th Celebration is a favorite on the USVHS calendar, bringing everyone together for a full day of activities at the Swan Valley Community Hall and the Swan Valley Museum.
Partial funding provided by Blackfoot Communications and Valley Bookkeeping & Tax Service.
Schedule
- Swan Valley Museum: 9 am - 2 pm. Voice of the Swan, Volume II photo exhibit.
- Parade: 11 am. Starts at Liquid Louie’s and proceeds to the Community Hall. Grand Marshall: Missoula County Deputy Sheriff Bob Parcell.
- Huckleberry Ice Cream: Huckleberry ice cream for sale by USVHS at the Community Hall immediately after the parade.
- Lunch: 11:30 - 2:30 pm. Free burgers, hot dogs and drinks at the concession stand. Sponsored by Condon Community Church.
- O-Mok-See: 1 pm at the arena. Games on horseback for all ages.
- Beer Garden: All day.
- Fireworks: At dusk, at the arena.
August Celebration & Fundraiser – SAT, Aug. 1 from 3 to 5 pm
At the Swan Valley Museum. A presentation featuring residents who were interviewed from 2011 through 2026 as part of the Oral History Project. The second volume of Montana Voices of the Swan will be available for sale.
Sponsored by Blackfoot Communications and Valley Bookkeeping & Tax Service.
Huckleberry Festival – SAT, Aug. 8
The Swan Lake Huckleberry Festival, held annually, the second Saturday of August on the shores of Swan Lake, features a pancake breakfast, baking contest and bake sale, live music, silent auction and raffle, and an arts and crafts fair. The Upper Swan Valley Historical Society participates as a vendor, offering their publications for sale.
For more information on the festival, visit their website.
Museum closes for the season – SUN, Sept. 6 at 4 pm
School Tour – Sept./Oct.
Students from Swan Valley School, Salmon Prairie School, and area home schools come together at the Upper Swan Valley Historical Society.
Tour of the Arts – SAT & SUN, Oct. 10 & 11
Alpine Artisans’ free Tour of the Arts offers a self‑guided journey through artist studios, galleries, and museums across the Seeley‑Swan and Blackfoot Valleys, where visitors can meet the artists, learn firsthand about their work, and hear the stories behind their creations.
Annual Business Meeting & Raffle Drawing – THU, Oct. 15 at 12 pm
Attend the business meeting to learn about USVHS programs, current projects and upcoming initiatives.
Raffle proceeds directly support the Upper Swan Valley Historical Society, Inc., strengthening its mission to preserve local history and sustain community heritage.
Frostbite Festival – SAT, Dec. 5, from 10 am to 3 pm
This event brings the community together to celebrate the holiday season and the joys of winter in the Swan Valley. The holiday bazaar and bake sale offer a chance to shop locally for gifts, enjoy holiday craft activities for all ages and take part in raffle drawings.
Upper Swan Valley Historical Society
MAILING ADDRESS: P.O. Box 1128, Condon, MT 59826
