If you’re looking for a reason to get outside with your family this June, the Humane Society of Northwest Montana is giving you a great one. The 2nd Annual Summer Shindig & Fundraiser — themed “Paws in Paradise” — is coming to Kalispell on Saturday, June 13th from 10AM to 3PM, and it’s completely free to attend.
Last year’s event was a hit. This year, they’re going bigger.
What: 2nd Annual Summer Shindig & Fundraiser — “Paws in Paradise”
When: Saturday, June 13, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Where: Humane Society of Northwest Montana
100 Adopt A Pet Way, Kalispell, MT 59901
Admission: Free — family and leashed, well-behaved dogs welcome
Contact: mi*@***************ts.com | 406-752-7297
A Day Packed with Something for Everyone
This is a true community event — not just a fundraiser with a donation table. The Humane Society has put together a full afternoon of food, music, games, and good old Montana community spirit.
Here’s what you can expect on June 13th:
- Live music throughout the event
- A variety of food trucks
- Desserts (the kind that will make your heart melt)
- Refreshments and a beer garden
- A Kid’s Zone with a bouncy house, face painting, and games
- A Dog Costume Contest — yes, really
- Raffle baskets and a silent auction
- And more surprises to be announced
Well-behaved, leashed dogs are welcome to join the fun. Because obviously.
Why This Event Matters
The Summer Shindig isn’t just a party — it’s a lifeline. Every dollar raised goes directly toward rescuing dogs and cats and keeping vital programs running right here in the Flathead Valley. The Humane Society of Northwest Montana depends on community support to do this work, and events like this one are how they keep the doors open for animals that need them most.
The animals in their care don’t have another option. You showing up — buying a raffle ticket, bidding on an auction item, grabbing a meal from a food truck — it genuinely makes a difference.
Want to Do More Than Attend? Here’s How
If you want to be part of the effort beyond just coming out on the 13th, there are several ways to get involved before the event:
Get Involved Before June 13th
- Become an event sponsor
- Host a vendor booth
- Donate a raffle basket or silent auction item
- Make a direct monetary gift
Visit humanesocietypets.com to learn more or reach out to mi*@***************ts.com with questions.
And a note worth sharing: a long list of local businesses and individuals have already stepped up as sponsors and supporters. If you’ve supported the event, thank you — this community shows up for the animals, and it shows.
Come for the Shindig. Stay for the Cause.
Whether you bring the kids, bring the dog, or just come out solo for a food truck and some live music on a June afternoon — you’ll be supporting something real. The Humane Society of Northwest Montana does important work every single day, and the Summer Shindig is their chance to celebrate that work alongside the community that makes it possible.
We’ll see you there.
For questions, contact Mia at mi*@***************ts.com or call 406-752-7297. More details and sponsor information available at humanesocietypets.com.
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