Experience a memorable Montana summer

at Laughing Horse Lodge

Check out our 2025 events at the Horse:

  • April 27: Taste of Bigfork. Join us in the village for some delectable bites and wine tasting. Reservations thru Bigfork Chamber of Commerce
  • .May 11: The Horse reopens on Mother’s Day with special music and dining! Brunch: 9am – 1pm with traditional Celtic music of Second Wind. Dinner: 5pm – 8pm with music of Cup of Joe. Reservations required.
  • May 15- June 23:  Spring 2025 Getaway Package includes lodging & meals! Available Thursday – Monday. $409/couple. Non-smoking dogs welcome.
  • June 5: Live music with original singer songwriter Cup of Joe. Dining reservations required.
  • June 21: Montana Land Reliance Brunch at Kootanai Lodge
  • June 22: Secret Garden Brunch for Batts Family and Friends.
  • June 24: Secret Garden Brunch for Filaggi Family and Friends
  • Fridays beginning July: Live music by Electric Avenue Blues in the garden (weather permitting). Dinner reservations required.
  • July 4: 4th of July. Dining open to the public. Reservations required.
  • July TBD: Tantalizing Tuesday Chef’s Wine Dinner – Reservations required. 6pm. Five course tasting menu with paired wines.
  • July 20: Live music with original singer songwriter Cup of Joe. Dining reservations required.
  • August TBD: Music by the Road Agents in the Garden. Reservations required.
  • August 9: Swan Lake Huckleberry Festival, Swan Lake Day Park – we will be dishing up Mexican Street Tacos (carne and vegan), huckleberry peach pie, cold beer and wine from 12 – 3pm.
  • August TBD: Tantalizing Tuesday Chef’s Wine Dinner – Reservations required. 6pm. Five course tasting menu with paired wines.
  • August 16: Live music with original singer songwriter Cup of Joe. Dining reservations required.
  • September 5: Private Wedding Rehearsal Dinner – Dining room and garden closed to the public.
  • September 7: Private 65th Anniversary Party in the Garden. Dining room open to the public.

Private Event Venue Rental

The Lodge and gardens are perfect for small family reunions, rehearsal dinners, weddings, receptions and corporate events.

Event Catering

From an intimate dinner party for 12, to a wedding celebration of two hundred guests, The Horse can provide a uniquely delicious and low stress experience either onsite or off. We look forward to helping you make your event special.