The first Saturday after Labor Day, central Montana ushers in the return of fall with the annual Chokecherry Festival.  The festival is attended by more than 5,000 people from near and far, enjoying the event and soaking up the beautiful scenery of central Montana.  It's a time of wholesome fun for everyone from tiny tykes to Grandpas.

Schedule of Events

6:00 am: Vendor Setup
7:00 am: Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast
2nd Ave - All you can eat pancakes, sausage, eggs, juice and of course unlimited supplies of the world famous chokecherry syrup

8:00 am - 5:00pm
Festival Open to the Public
Nearly 8 blocks of booths lining Main Street, featuring a wide variety of artisans, craftsmen, musicians and food trucks

8:00-10:00 am
Culinary Contest Entry
Entries can be dropped off at the Lewistown Art Center

9am: Chokecherry Run - 5K Run/Walk, 10k Run
Frank Day Park

10:00 am
Chokecherry 1 Mile Fun Run
Frank Day Park

10:00 - 11:30 am
Chokecherry Culinary Contest Judging
Judging held at the Lewistown Art Center

10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Performances on 7th Ave
Music and Dance Performances

12:00 pm
Chokecherry Culinary Contest Sampling
Sampling held at the Lewistown Art Center

2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Chokecherry Pit Spitting Contest
Chamber Booth

4:00 - 7:00 pm
Trails & Ales
Beer, friends, trails, live music. you'll find it all at Trails & Ales at Creekside Marketplace!

4:30 pm
Chokecherry Pit Spitting Coronation
King & Queen crowned

5:00 pm
Festival Closes

7:00 pm
Snowy Mountain Challenge Rodeo
Fergus County Fairgrounds