Welcome to the 53rd Annual Montrose Blueberry Festival.

Presenting Sponsor: The State Bank

Schedule of Events:

Sunday, August 11, 2024:

8am - 4pm: 16th Annual Montrose Blueberry Festival "Kick-Off" Car Show

The Car Show kicks off today. All makes and models welcome. Flea market, crafts and food vendors.

Location: Lion's Park, 204 Park Street

8am - Finish: Co-ed Softball Tournament Finals

Tournament play begins on Saturday, August 10th. Call Bill Persails for registration info: 810-602-9606.

Location: Seymour Road Softball Complex

Tuesday, August 13, 2024:

12pm - 3pm: Royal Tea Party

Meet and greet with the 2024 Blueberry Queen & Court along with other fairy tale princesses. Enjoy delicious treats, face painting and royal party favors. Children: $5, Adults: Free

Location: Entertainment Tent in Lion's Park

8pm - 11pm: Teen Dance

Teen Dance under the Big top for teens age 13-19. DJ Rob Mata spins the tunes. Cover charge $7.

Location: Entertainment Tent

Wednesday, August 14, 2024:

Cornhole Tournament

Fundraiser for Special Olympics!

Location: Entertainment Tent

6pm - 9pm: Baby and Kids Contest

Ages Newborn-14 Years.

Late registration from 6pm-7pm.

Contest starts promptly at 7:15pm

Location: Montrose Community Schools Auditorium

Thursday, August 15, 2024:

5pm - 9pm: Early Set-up Marketplace

Vendors approved for early setup will be notified by mail and/or email.

Location: Lion's Park, 204 Park Street

5:30pm - 10pm: Craft Beer and Wine Tasting

Sponsored by Riverside Market, Fabiano Brothers, and Great Lakes Wine & Spirits

Gate opens at 5p.m.

Must be 21 to enter

Location: Entertainment Tent

Friday, August 16, 2024:

12pm - 6pm: Entertainment Tent Opens

Karaoke all day long

Location: Lion's Park, 204 Park Street

12pm - 9pm: Marketplace-Flea Market and Crafts

On-site registration and setup begins at 8 a.m. Lion's Park Pavilion, Entrance on Park Drive.

Location: Lion's Park, 204 Park Street

12pm - 7pm: Blueberry Store Opens

Blueberry Pies, Baked Goods, 2024 Blueberry T-Shirts, Blueberry souvenirs. Discounted previous year t-shirts.

Location: Lion's Park, 204 Park Street

12pm - 9pm: Food Booths Open

Food Booths and Food Trucks open for your dining pleasure.

Location: Lion's Park, 204 Park Street

12pm - Close: Anderson Midways

Anderson Midways opens Wristband and Ticket Prices Entrance on Hickory Street.

Location: Hickory Street entrance behind Carter Elementary

4pm - 7pm: Shriner's Pig Roast

Elf Khurafeh Shriner's Annual Pig Roast!

Location: Entertainment Tent in Lion's Park

5pm - 9pm: Men and Women's Slo-Pitch Softball

Men's tournament play begins

Women's tournament begins Saturday To register call Bill Persails at 810-602-9606.

Location: Seymour Road Softball Complex

6pm - 6:30pm: Kid's Parade

Theme: (to be announced)

Lineup/judging 5-6 p.m.

Location: Hill-McCloy HS Circle Drive

6:45pm - 7:30pm: Blueberry Pie-Eating Contest

Traditional pie-eating contest for all age groups, immediately following the Kid's Parade.

Location: High School Athletic Complex

8pm - 1am: Entertainment Tent Opens

DJ Rob Mata, Live Music with "Stone Cold"

7pm-12am, Cover Charge, Must have Photo ID

No one under 21 admitted.

Location: Lion's Park, 204 Park Street

Saturday, August 17, 2024:

8am - 12pm: Blueberry Pancake Breakfast

Blueberry pancake and sausage breakfast,

$10 All ages, Kids under 5 eat free

Pick up a Blueberry Pie on your way in or out.

Location: Montrose School Cafeteria, 302 Ray Street

8am - 12pm: Blueberry Pie Sale

Fundraiser at Pancake Breakfast

Regular or Sugar Free Available

Location: Montrose School Cafeteria, 302 Ray Street

8am - 8pm: Men's and Women's Slo-Pitch Softball

Men's and Women's tournament play

Location: Seymour Road Softball Complex and Hickory Street Field

9am - 11am: Queen's Breakfast

Queen's Breakfast at KHMS

Hosted by 2024 Blueberry Queen and Court

All visiting Royalty invited

Location: Montrose Schools Queen's Tent, 302 Ray Street

9am - 9pm: Marketplace-Flea Market and Crafts

Weekend vendor setup at 8 a.m.

Location: Lion's Park, 204 Park Street

9am - 7pm: Blueberry Store Opens

Blueberry Pies, Baked Goods, 2024 Festival T-Shirts, Blueberry Souvenirs, discounted previous year t-shirts.

Location: Lion's Park, 204 Park Street

9am - 9pm: Food Booths Open

Food Booths open at Lion's Park

Location: Lion's Park, 204 Park Street

10am - 6pm: Entertainment Tent Opens

Karaoke 12-2pm

Frankentrost Band 2-4pm

Kid's Karaoke Contest 4-6pm

Location: Lion's Park, 204 Park Street

12pm - 10pm: Anderson Midways

Anderson Midways opens Wristband and Ticket Prices Entrance on Hickory Street.

Location: Hickory Street entrance behind Carter Elementary

1pm - 3pm: Blueberry Festival Super Parade

Blueberry Festival Super Parade with 2024 Grand Marshal, and 2024 Blueberry Queen and Court.

Location: Corner of Hickory and N. Genesee

2pm - 7pm: Shriner's Pig Roast

Elf Khurafeh Shriner's Annual Pig Roast.

Location: Entertainment Tent in Lion's Park

4pm - 5:30pm: Montrose Sports and Community Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

Nominees:

Nick Koulchar - Special Achievement Award

Joanne and Dennis Cochrane - Community Service Award

1954 Montrose Baseball Team

1968-1969-1970 Montrose Cross Country Teams

Location: Montrose Community Auditorium, 302 Ray Street

4pm - 6pm: Kid's Karaoke Contest

Prizes awarded for 1st-2nd-3rd place

Age Groups: 6-9; 10-12; 13-15; 16-17

Location: Entertainment Tent

8pm - 1am: Entertainment Tent Opens

DJ Rob Mata, Live Music (band to be announced)

8:30pm-1am, Cover Charge, Must have Photo ID

No one under 21 admitted

Location: Lion's Park, 204 Park Street

Sunday, August 18, 2024:

7am - 11am: Annual 5K/8K Run and Walk

7am: On-site Registration and Packet Pickup

8am: 8K Run

8:15am: 5K Run and 5K Walk

10am: Awards Ceremony

Location: Bob Hayes Athletic Complex, 301 Nanita Drive

8am - 12pm: Blueberry Pancake Breakfast

All you can eat Blueberry pancake and sausage breakfast $10 All ages, Kids under 5 eat Free

Pick up a Blueberry Pie on your way in or out.

Location: Montrose School Cafeteria, 302 Ray Street

8am - 12pm: Blueberry Pie Sale

Fundraiser at Pancake Breakfast

Regular or Sugar Free Available

Location: Montrose School Cafeteria, 302 Ray Street

8am - Finish: Men's and Women's Slo-Pitch Softball

Men's and Women's tournament play

Finals set for late afternoon

Location: Seymour Road Softball Complex

9am - 4pm: Food Booths Open

Food Booths open

Location: Lion's Park, 204 Park Street

9am - 5pm: Blueberry Store Opens

Blueberry Pies, Baked Goods, 2024 Festival T-Shirts, Blueberry Souvenirs

Location: Lion's Park, 204 Park Street

9am - 5pm: Marketplace-Flea Market and Crafts

Some vendors open at 8 a.m.

Location: Lion's Park, 204 Park Street

12pm - 6pm: Entertainment Tent Opens

Shriner's Pig Roast 12-5pm

Karaoke Contest warm-up 12-2pm

Adult Karaoke Contest 2-6pm

Location: Lion's Park, 204 Park Street

12pm - 6pm: Anderson Midways

Anderson Midways opens Wristband and Ticket Prices Entrance on Hickory Street.

Location: Hickory Street entrance behind Carter Elementary

2pm - 6pm: Adult Karaoke Contest

Adult Karaoke Contest, 18 or older

$10 Entry Fee

Cash payout for 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th Place

Location: Entertainment Tent

3pm - 4pm: Chamber of Commerce Duck Race

Annual Duck Race presented by the

Montrose Chamber of Commerce

Ducks drop at 3 pm at Barber Park

Seymour Road 1/4 Mile south of M-57

Livestreaming of the race from 3-4 pm at the Entertainment tent

Location: Barber Park, Seymour Road

Dates: 

Sunday, August 11, 2024 - Sunday, August 18, 2024

Location: Various Venues in Montrose, MI

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