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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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.

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