SPONSORS

The Montrose Blueberry Festival would not be possible without the support of our local community and corporate sponsors. We would like to thank the following businesses and individuals for their generosity and continued support.

Montrose Community Schools

Since 1972 the Montrose Community School district has been one of the largest contributors to the festival by providing the use of school buildings and grounds.  Throughout the years, administrators, teachers and auxiliary personnel have worked tirelessly alongside festival committee members providing a network of support.  The Montrose Blueberry Festival continues to grow, always with the helping hands of many good people.  Please visit them at Montrose.K12.

Country Fresh Dairy
A long-time supporter of the Montrose Blueberry Festival, Country Fresh Dairy supplies at reduced cost, all the milk, orange juice, coffee creamer and butter used during the Saturday and Sunday pancake breakfasts. This generous contribution from Country Fresh is a huge savings for the wildly popular all-you-can-eat feast.  Click here to browse the Country Fresh website.

Riverside Market
Located in Montrose, Riverside Market plays an integral part in the fabric of the Montrose Blueberry Festival. Riverside provides food and supplies used for many of the festival events. They also sponsor the fantastic “Frankentrost Band” you see in Saturday’s parade and the feature photo of our Grand Marshals in the festival magazine.  Contact them at 810-639-6285 or visit them on the web at Riverside Market.

O'Guinn Family Funeral Homes

Longtime supporter and past Blueberry Festival President, Don O'Guinn of O'Guinn Family Funeral Homes joins our sponsor list this year.  With locations in Clio, Montrose and Birch Run, the O'Guinn family is a beacon of hope and comfort for your family during a time of need.  Upon entering their homes, you will find a staff of people dedicated to providing help, hope, and human kindness.  Contact O'Guinn's at 810-686-5070 or at O'Guinn Family FH.

MediLodge of Montrose

As a new 2009 sponsor, MediLodge, located at 9317 Vienna Road, Montrose, will

be sponsoring this year's fitness expo and fitness demonstrations.  MediLodge will soon be undergoing a 60,000 square foot addition focused on short term rehabilitation therapy and accommodations.  Contact them at 810-639-6171 or click here to be directed to their site.

Republic Waste Services
Republic Waste, located at 3328 Torrey Road in Flint, supplies roll-off containers and disposal services for the Blueberry Festival. With their efficient service, festival grounds remain sanitary enabling festival visitors more enjoyment of Montrose scenery.  Learn about Republic Waste on their website.

Briar Ridge Golf Course

Briar Ridge, located at 11099 Dodge Road, Montrose, has provided the festival with auction and raffle prizes and generously contributes golf carts for use by festival organizers during the weekend.  Check out these interesting facts regarding the course.

ELGA Credit Union

As a 2009 Blueberry Festival Partner, ELGA Credit Union will sponsor one of the Super Parade Shrine Units.  ELGA, located at 7026 W. Vienna Road, Clio, is very active in their nearby communities.  We welcome them to ours.  Contact them for all your financial needs by calling 810-600-2605, or visit them at ELGA CU.

Leonard's Auto Works & Towing

New sponsors for the 2009 festival, Leonards will donate placemats showcasing festival events, for the Saturday & Sunday pancake breakfast.  Leonard's is also donating trophies for the Classic Car Show on Sunday, August 9th. You'll find them located at 12458 Vienna Road (M-57), Montrose.  For more information contact Sadie at 810-639-6178 or via email.

Jennings Memorial Library

Located near the Montrose schools, Jennings Memorial Library has long been the home of the monthly Blueberry Festival meetings.  The library graciously opens its' doors to the festival committee from January through November.

Webster-Garner

Family owned and operated for over 85 years, Webster-Garner has been supplying Mid-Michigan customers with a wide range of products.  They join us this year as pancake breakfast sponsors and will supply propane tanks to run our gas grills.  Check them out at Webster-Garner.

Gill-Roy's Hardware

The local Gill-Roys at 10212 W. Vienna Road in Montrose sponsors the pancake breakfast by providing propane refills to fuel our pancake grills.  Please contact them at Gill-Roy's.

Lynn & Shirley Pollard

The Pollards generously allow the use of their McKinley road property for the Saturday afternoon Mud Drag and Mud Bog. 

Movie Gallery

For your latest video release visit our new 2009 sponsor, Movie Gallery, located in Chesaning at 901 W.Broad Street.  Visit them on the web at Movie Gallery or call them at 989-845-1341.

5-Mile Run/Walk Sponsors

Additional thanks go out to the following businesses who have become "official" 5-Mile Run/Walk sponsors. 

Runner's World

Geared to the running community, Runner's World online magazine addresses issues and informs the public.  Find articles about events around the world or those right in your own back yard.  Runner's world addresses health concerns for the serious, and not so serious, fitness-minded people.  Visit RunnersWorld for all the latest updates in the running world.

Road ID

Every year thousands of people are taken to hospitals unconcious and without identification.  Don't be one of them.  Road ID can be your security blanket-not only does it provide security and peace of mind, it can prevent serious delay in medical treatment.  ID comes in four styles: wrist or ankle bands; shoe ID; or "dog tags" worn on a chain.  Road ID is located at 6150 W. Hill Road in Flint, MI.  Read more at Road-ID.com.

Donlan Fish & Seafood

Donlan's provided us with a gift certificate for our 2008 Frozen Blueberry Race &Walk.  We appreciate their support and hope to see their sponsorship continue.  You'll find them located at 3116 Corunna Road in Flint, MI.  Phone: 810-233-7683.

Bauman's Running & Walking Store

Located at 1473 W. Hill Road in Flint, MI.  Bauman's previously produced the Blueberry 5 Mile Walk & Run for many years and turned it back into festival hands five years ago.  They continue to be a sponsor and supporter and we appreciate their many roles.  Contact them at 810-238-5891.

Riverside Market

Located in Montrose at 10236 Vienna Road, Riverside Market is an important part of the Blueberry Festival and is our provider of all the fresh fruits and water on race day.  We couldn't ask for a better partner. Contact them at 810-639-6285 or visit them at Riverside.

Cinema Hollywood

Located at 12280 Dixie Hwy, Birch Run, Cinema Hollywood becomes the newest sponsor of the yearly 5-mile run/walk by providing movie passes for race day raffles.  For movie times, call 888-319-3456 or check them out on the web at Cinema Hollywood.

Comfort Inn

11911 Dixie Highway, Birch Run, MI  48415, located just 12 miles northeast of Montrose, is offering $30 room discounts for Blueberry Festival patrons.  Contact them at 989-624-7777 or

via this link Comfort Inn Lodging.  Mention the festival when you book your room and receive our special rates.

Menards

A new supporter of the festival, Menards is located at 11357 Linden Road, Clio, MI  48420.  Check out their info at Menards.com or by phone at 810-686-1042.

Thompson Creek Turkey Farm

Located at 6150 W. Hill Road, Flint, MI  48507, Thompson Creek has generously provided race-day goodie-bag promotional coupons.  Click on this link to visit them on the web.

Car Show Trophy Sponsors

Many thanks to the following trophy sponsors for our 1st annual Blueberry Festival "Kick-Off" Car Show. 

Big Boys Toys Auto Sales, 12458 W.Vienna, Clio: 810-639-6080

Ronnie's Towing & Recovery, 7330 W. Vienna, Montrose: 810-639-7619

Royston Auto Finance, Inc, 7027 W. Vienna, Clio: 810-639-7070

First Class Tire Sales, Inc, 7302 W. Vienna, Clio: 810-639-4466

M-57 Aggregate Co, 170 W. State, Montrose: 810-639-7516

Multiblast Env. Safe Stripping, Inc, 11323 W. Vienna, Montrose: 810-639-6244

The Montrose Pub, 10174 W. Vienna, Montrose: 810-639-7762

Nordstrom RV, 1268 E. Princeton, Flint: 810-789-2516

Adrian's Auto Care, 9449 Genesee, New Lothrop: 810-638-5549

Steel Tiger's Association, PO Box 38, Birch Run: 989-624-4593

Besaw's Landscaping, PO Box 354, New Lothrop: 810-638-7508

Bill McClintock

Vintage Snowmobile Swap & Show Sponsors

These great sponsors are proud to bring you our 1st annual Vintage Snowmobile Show.  Please welcome them when you visit the show.

The Winning Edge Magazine/Farwell, MI: 989-588-9213, Winning Edge

Life Unscripted Photography/Mt.Pleasant, MI: 989-400-6894, Life Unscripted

Shiawassee Sports Center/Birch Run, MI: 989-624-4400, Shiawassee Sports

Gold & Sons Auto Parts-CarQuest/Montrose, MI: 810-639-2025 CarQuest

Advance Auto Parts/Clio, MI: 810-686-4534 Advance Auto

AutoZone/Clio, MI:810-564-9587 AutoZone

Additonal Sponsors

The following local sponsors have donated items for our 2009 festival raffles, auctions, vendor gift bags, and car show prize packages:

More to follow....

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