Valemountain Days 2025 managed to dodge most of the rain that was forecast during the weekend festivities of June 13-15. The annual community festival went off without a hitch and included a parade that was boosted by stock cars here for the races at the Rocky Mountain Speedway. The festival kicked off with a street party Friday with live music, followed by a parade and show n shine Saturday morning. The arena was chock full of kids activities including bouncy castles, arcade games, a photo booth and Chris the Clown. Outside, was a bingo tent, softball tourney, market, dunk tank, food trucks, petting zoo, logger sports, live music, concession and more. The festival is organized by the non-profit Valemount Community Sport Days Association and takes place on the 2nd weekend of June.
Kids of all ages took part in the street games during the street party Friday.Marcela and Quincy endorsed the cotton candy during the Street Party Friday night.2025 Valemountain Days parade2025 Valemountain Days paradeIsla Jackman gets a solid hit during the softball tournament.Valemountain Days 2025 Dunk TankValemountain Days Show n Shine2025 Valemountain Days softball tourneyLukas Lerch dominated in the Ironman competitionJean Ann Berkenpas was the only Ironwoman competitor to do the course in a dress.Many cars that arrived for the Rocky Mountain Speedway races last weekend took part in the Valemountain Days parade before lining up at the start lineThe local “Table of Wisdom” brought their coffee mugs outside Boshays Saturday morning to watch the Valemountain Days parade. Above L-R: Bill Russell, Chris Zimmerman, Stuart McKirdy, Don Isenbecker, and Eric Keatley.New this year, the petting zoo allowed kids to get to know some local goats, bunnies, lambs and ponies.2025 Valemountain Days paradeLocal teens got their own set of wheels during the festivities thanks to District Bicycle.New York City paramedics Lilly Siderowf and Henry Susser tried out the crosscut saw event during logger sports. Siderowf said it took longer than she thought to saw through the log.Simone Lerch in the Ironman competitionPage Norton placed 2nd in the Ironman competition during logger sports.2025 Valemountain Days softball tourneyRozina Shaw created a sidewalk mural at the skate park over the weekend.Local realtor Sherri Malone and friend Deb Iorns greeted parade-goers from a real estate-themed float.2025 Valemountain Days parade2025 Valemountain Days paradeArcade games inside the arena2025 Valemountain Days softball tourneyAxe throw was one of three logger sports competitions2025 Valemountain Days parade2025 Valemountain Days paradeRoss McKirdy in the Ironman competitionKids of all ages took part in the street games organized by V-Crew youth network during the street party Friday.Dirk seemed pleased with the decorations to his strider as he cruised around during the Friday night street party.2025 Valemountain Days paradeParade Marshall Regena Bergen walking alongside the paradeA Floridan tourist took part in the Ironwoman competition during logger sportsHalf/Asian and Amy the CODA were one of the Friday night musical acts on 5th Ave.
