Cloverfest - 5th Annual event
Wear your green and celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Columbia Falls at our 5th annual Cloverfest put on by the Columbia Falls Area Chamber of Commerce. This family-friendly event includes live music performances, 5k, 1-mile fun run, food trucks, live entertainment, themed competitions, kid's carnival, activities and shenanigans.
Date: Saturday, March 14th 2026, 11:00am - 3:00pm
Location: Columbia Falls Junior High School, 1805 Talbot Road, Columbia Falls MT
Schedule of Events:
- 11:00am: Official 5k (Sponsored by Orthorehab Physical Therapy)
- 11:00am -3:00pm: The Great Clover Carnival
- 11:30-12:30: Live Music by JiaJia Farr Miss Flathead Valley’s Teen
- 12:00pm: One Mile Fun Run
- 12:45: 5k and Fun Run Award Ceremony
- 1:00-2:00: Flathead Valley Irish Dance
- 1:00-3:00: Go for the Pot of Gold : Olympic-Style Competitions put on by Shaine Reece Farmers Insurance
Cost for Event (not including 5k or fun run):
- $10.00/person.
- $30 family of four or more.
- Kids 5 and under are free.
Event put on by the Columbia Falls Area Chamber of Commerce. A non-profit organization in Columbia Falls whose mission is to Support Local Businesses and Connect Our Community.
A portion of the proceeds this year will support your local Columbia Falls Junior High School PTO.
Included in $10.00 Entry Fee:
- 20 Tickets for The Great Clover Carnival: Families can explore a gym full of St. Patrick’s Day–themed games and activities hosted by local businesses and nonprofits. Every booth brings something different — from silly challenges to creative crafts to hands‑on fun.
- Go for the Pot of Gold: Olympic Games
- Live Music
- Irish Dancing
- St Patrick’s Day Competitions and Yard Games
- Photo booth props and photo area
Not Included in Entry Fee:
- Food Truck, Beverages and Vendor Purchases
- 5k and/or Fun Run (Those are separate fees listed below and your registration for either of those events, gets you into the main event.)
- Additional Carnival Tickets
Purchase Admission Tickets
Cloverfest 5k
$30.00/person
Your race entry fee allows you to access all activities after your race.
The Cloverfest 5k is a timed 5k starting at 11:00am on Saturday, March 14th, 2026. Entry fee is $30/racer, which includes an official time, standings and race day themed swag. 5K is open to runners and walkers.
Register by February 20th, 2026 to be guaranteed race day swag.
Top Male and Female Medals Given Out in the Following Categories: 10 and Under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+
Packet Pick Up: Friday, March 13th, 4-6pm,, Othrorehab Physical Therapy, 500 12th Ave West, Suite 2F - Columbia Falls
Register for 5k
Cloverfest Fun Run
$15.00/person
Your race entry fee allows you to access all activities after your race.
The Cloverfest Fun Run is a mile long run/walk starting at 12:00pm on Saturday, March 14th, 2026 The fun run is open to adults and children of all ages, infant strollers welcomed! Dress in green as there will be a costume contest at the end of the race as well as other themed awards! Register by March 1st, 2024 to be guaranteed race day swag.
Themed Awards: “Cloverly” Dressed, The Wild Clover, Shamrock Squad, The Speedy Shamrock, Pot O" Gold Perfection, Irish I Tried Harder, Golden Achiever, & Youngest Leprechaun.
Packet Pick Up: Friday, March 13th, 4-6pm, Othrorehab Physical Therapy, 500 12th Ave West, Suite 2F - Columbia Falls
Register for Fun Run
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2026 Pot of Gold Sponsors
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SHAINE R REECE
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2026 5k and Swag Sponsors
2026 Leprechaun Sponsors
2026 Clover Sponsors
- Columbia Falls Estate Planning
- Flathead Electric Coop
- Park Side Credit Union
- Sky Run Vacation Rentals
