Montana Mid-Winter Convention 2026

November 18, 2025

MSEA Mid-Winter Convention
January 23 – 24, 2026
Polson, MT Lodge #1695

Join us for the MSEA Mid-Winter Convention 2026. This event gathers members of the Montana State Elks Association dedicated to enhancing local communities across Montana.

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Schedule

Clinic Schedule

Hotel Reservation Instructions:

Kwataqnuk Resort & Casino
49708 US-93, Polson
(406) 883-3636
TOTAL room cost, including tax: $114.75 per night
Cut off date: December 23, 2025
Block Name: Mission Valley Elks

Red Lion Ridgewater Inn & Suites
209 Ridgewater Dr, Polson
(406) 872-2200
TOTAL room cost, including tax: $135/per night
Cut off date: December 13, 2025
Block Name: Elks Lodge

Billing Instructions for Hotels: Guests will call to reserve a room using their
credit card.
Any rooms that are not reserved by December 13th or 23rd respectively, will
be dropped from the block. Any reservations booked after that date may
not be eligible for the negotiated rate.

Schedule

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