Flathead Southerners

Flathead Southerners Montana is home now, and we love it. Although we've wandered far from the 'Old Country', there is still a desire in us to keep what makes us Southern, Southern!

From fried catfish to football, it's about keeping our roots, culture & traditions alive! HEY Y'ALL! I'm Bill McGuffie, a native of Mississippi. I'm founder, organizer, host & emcee of the annual Flathead Southerners Catfish Fry & Gatherin'. The event is fully catered using authentic Southern recipes! We also have a huge Raffle & Silent Auction to add to the fun which benefits a chosen local chari

ty. After graduating from the Univ. of Southern Miss., I moved to Dallas, Texas for 20 years. After visiting God's Country, Montana's beautiful Flathead Valley, in April 1992 for 2 weeks... I've never left! ALL Y'ALL are invited to attend our annual event held on every LAST SUNDAY IN JUNE! You don't HAVE to be "Southern" to attend, but it helps you to understand the jokes! Y'all come now ya hear!

TOP 'O THE MORNIN' TO YA LADS & LASSIES!! I pass along this Irish Blessing... “Here’s to a long life and a merry one. A ...
03/17/2026

TOP 'O THE MORNIN' TO YA LADS & LASSIES!! I pass along this Irish Blessing... “Here’s to a long life and a merry one. A quick death and an easy one/ A pretty girl and an honest one/ A cold beer — and another one!” 🙂🍀🍀 HAPPY ST. PATRICK'S DAY!!💚💚

Oh, how I wish a restaurant in the Flathead Valley would serve fried catfish & hush puppies like this! 👍Add fried okra ...
02/03/2026

Oh, how I wish a restaurant in the Flathead Valley would serve fried catfish & hush puppies like this! 👍Add fried okra and it would be perfect!👌❤️Even if only for an occasional “Southern Special” dinner night, I believe it would SELL OUT!✅👍🤠

Here comes the �!






Never paid attention enough to give it any thought but wow, how about that, y’all? 🧐🤔👍✅🤠
01/13/2026

Never paid attention enough to give it any thought but wow, how about that, y’all? 🧐🤔👍✅🤠

In case you were wondering! 
01/01/2026

In case you were wondering! 

45 mins to over an hour ~split~ Black Eyed Peas with Collard Greens and Ham Hock is a Southern-inspired dish typically served on New Year’s Day to bring good fortunate in the New Year. In Southern folklore, it is rumored that the collard greens symbolize dollar bills while the black eyed peas symb...

Decided to treat myself at home to a Christmas breakfast feast✅ with a couple of old “Southern” friends… Jimmy Dean and ...
12/25/2025

Decided to treat myself at home to a Christmas breakfast feast✅ with a couple of old “Southern” friends… Jimmy Dean and Aunt Jemima! ❤️❤️It was delicious! 😊👍🤠Merry CHRISTmas, Y’ALL!🎄🎅🏻

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MISSISSIPPI!❤️(I was born in Brookhaven and grew up in Monticello!)✅🤠
12/12/2025

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MISSISSIPPI!❤️(I was born in Brookhaven and grew up in Monticello!)✅🤠

Today we celebrate 208 years of Mississippi's history, heart, and hospitality - and every incredible Mississippian who makes this place home. Happy Birthday to the Magnolia State!

04/27/2025

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