
2023 Schedule of Events



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August 13, 2023 8am-4pm
Lion's Park, 204 Park Street
15th 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.
August 13, 2023 8am-Finish
Seymour Road Softball Complex
Co-ed Softball Tournament Finals
Tournament play begins on Saturday, August 13th. Call Bill Persails for registration info: 810-602-9606.
August 16, 2023 1pm-3pm
Entertainment Tent in Lion's Park
Royal Tea Party
Meet and greet with the 2023 Blueberry Queen & Court along with other fairy tale princesses. Enjoy delicious treats, face painting and royal party favors. Children: $5, Adults: Free
August 16, 2023 6pm-9pm
Montrose Community Schools Auditorium
Baby & Kids Contest
Ages Newborn-14 Years.
Late registration from 6pm-7pm.
Contest starts promptly at 7:15pm
August 16, 2023 8pm-11pm
Entertainment Tent
Teen Dance
Teen Dance under the Big top for teens age 13-19. DJ Rob Mata spins the tunes. Cover charge $6.
August 17, 2023 5pm-9pm
Lion's Park, 204 Park Street
Early Set-up Marketplace
Vendors approved for early setup will be notified by mail and/or email.
August 17, 2023 5:30pm-10pm
Entertainment Tent
Craft Beer & Wine Tasting
Sponsored by Riverside Market, Fabiano Brothers, and Great Lakes Wine & Spirits
Gate opens at 5p.m.
Must be 21 to enter
August 18, 2023 12pm-6pm
Lion's Park, 204 Park Street
Entertainment Tent Opens
Karaoke all day long
August 18, 2023 12pm-9pm
Lion's Park, 204 Park Street
Marketplace-Flea Market & Crafts
On-site registration and setup begins at 8 a.m. Lion's Park Pavilion, Entrance on Park Drive
August 18, 2023 12pm-7pm
Lion's Park, 204 Park Street
Blueberry Store Opens
Blueberry Pies, Baked Goods, 2023 Blueberry T-Shirts, Blueberry souvenirs. Discounted previous year t-shirts
August 18, 2023 12pm-9pm
Lion's Park 204 Park Street
Food Booths Open
Food Booths & Food Trucks open for your dining pleasure
August 18, 2023 12pm-Close
Hickory Street entrance behind Carter Elementary
Anderson Midways
Anderson Midways opens
Wristband and Ticket Prices
Entrance on Hickory Street
August 18, 2023 4pm-7pm
Entertainment Tent in Lion's Park
Shriner's Pig Roast
Elf Khurafeh Shriner's Annual Pig Roast
August 18, 2023 5pm-9pm
Seymour Road Softball Complex
Men & Women's Slo-Pitch Softball
Men's tournament play begins
Women's tournament begins Saturday To register call Bill Persails at 810-602-9606
August 18, 2023 6pm-6:30pm
Hill-McCloy HS Circle Drive
Kid's Parade
Theme: "Retro Arcade Games",
Lineup/judging 5-6 p.m.
August 18, 2023 6:45pm-7:30pm
High School Athletic Complex
Blueberry Pie-Eating Contest
Traditional pie-eating contest for all age groups, immediately following the Kid's Parade
August 18, 2023 7pm-12am
Lion's Park, 204 Park Street
Entertainment Tent Opens
DJ Rob Mata, Live Music with "Stone Cold"
7pm-12am, Cover Charge, Must have Photo ID
No one under 21 admitted
August 19, 2023 8am-12pm
Montrose School Cafeteria
302 Ray Street
Blueberry Pancake Breakfast
Blueberry pancake & sausage breakfast,
$9 All ages, Kids under 5 eat free
Pick up a Blueberry Pie on your way in or out
August 19, 2023 8am-12pm
Montrose School Cafeteria
302 Ray St.
Blueberry Pie Sale
Fundraiser at Pancake Breakfast
Regular or Sugar Free Available
August 19, 2023 8am-8pm
Seymour Road Softball Complex & Hickory Street Field
Men's & Women's Slo-Pitch Softball
Men's & Women's tournament play
August 19, 2023 9am-11am
Montrose Schools Queen's Tent, 302 Ray Street
Queen's Breakfast
Queen's Breakfast at KHMS
Hosted by 2023 Blueberry Queen and Court
All visiting Royalty invited
August 19, 2023 9am-9pm
Lion's Park, 204 Park Street
Marketplace-Flea Market & Crafts
Weekend vendor setup at 8 a.m.
August 19, 2023 9am-7pm
Lion's Park, 204 Park Street
Blueberry Store Opens
Blueberry Pies, Baked Goods, 2023 Festival T-Shirts, Blueberry Souvenirs, discounted previous year t-shirts
August 19, 2023 9am-9pm
Lion's Park, 204 Park Street
Food Booths Open
Food Booths open at Lion's Park
August 19, 2023 10am-6pm
Lion's Park, 204 Park Street
Entertainment Tent Opens
Karaoke 12-2pm
Frankentrost Band 2-4pm
Kid's Karaoke Contest 4-6pm
August 19, 2023 12pm-10pm
Hickory Street entrance behind Carter Elementary
Anderson Midways
Anderson Midways opens
Wristband and Ticket Prices
Entrance on Hickory Street
August 19, 2023 1pm-3pm
Lineup: Corner of Hickory and N. Genesee
Blueberry Festival Super Parade
Blueberry Festival Super Parade with 2023 Grand Marshal, and 2023 Blueberry Queen & Court
Theme: "Retro Arcade Games"
August 19, 2023 2pm-7pm
Entertainment Tent in Lion's Park
Shriner's Pig Roast
Elf Khurafeh Shriner's Annual Pig Roast
August 19, 2023
4 PM-5:30 PM
Montrose Community Auditorium, 302 Ray Street
Montrose Sports and Community Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
Nominees to be Announced
August 19, 2023 4pm-6pm
Entertainment Tent
Kid's Karaoke Contest
Prizes awarded for 1st-2nd-3rd place
Age Groups: 6-9; 10-12; 13-15; 16-17
August 19, 2023 7pm-12am
Lion's Park, 204 Park Street
Entertainment Tent Opens
DJ Rob Mata, Live Music with "HairMania"
8:30pm-12am, Cover Charge, Must have Photo ID
No one under 21 admitted
August 20, 2023 7am-11am
Bob Hayes Athletic Complex, 301 Nanita Drive
Annual 5K/8K Run & Walk
7am: On-site Registration & Packet Pickup
8am: 8K Run
8:15am: 5K Run & 5K Walk
10am: Awards Ceremony
August 20, 2023 8am-12pm
Montrose School Cafeteria
302 Ray Street
Blueberry Pancake Breakfast
All you can eat Blueberry pancake & sausage breakfast $9 All ages, Kids under 5 eat Free
Pick up a Blueberry Pie on your way in or out
August 20, 2023 8am-12pm
Montrose School Cafeteria
302 Ray St.
Blueberry Pie Sale
Fundraiser at Pancake Breakfast
Regular or Sugar Free Available
August 20, 2023 8am-Finish
Seymour Road Softball Complex
Men's & Women's Slo-Pitch Softball
Men's & Women's tournament play
Finals set for late afternoon
August 20, 2023 9am-4pm
Lion's Park, 204 Park Street
Food Booths Open
Food Booths open
August 20, 2023 9am-5pm
Lion's Park, 204 Park Street
Blueberry Store Opens
Blueberry Pies, Baked Goods, 2023 Festival T-Shirts, Blueberry Souvenirs
August 20, 2023 9am-5pm
Lion's Park, 204 Park Street
Marketplace-Flea Market & Crafts
Some vendors open at 8 a.m.
August 20, 2023 12pm-6pm
Lion's Park, 204 Park Street
Entertainment Tent Opens
Shriner's Pig Roast 12-5pm
Karaoke Contest warm-up 12-2pm
Adult Karaoke Contest 2-6pm
August 20, 2023 12pm-6pm
Hickory Street entrance behind Carter Elementary
Anderson Midways
Anderson Midways opens
Wristband and Ticket Prices
Entrance on Hickory Street
August 20, 2023
2pm-6pm
Entertainment Tent
Adult Karaoke Contest
Adult Karaoke Contest, 18 or older
$10 Entry Fee
Cash payout for 1st, 2nd, 3rd & 4th Place
August 20, 2023 3pm-4pm
Barber Park, Seymour Road
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
October 7, 2023 8am-3pm
Briar Ridge Golf Course, 11099 Dodge Road in Montrose
14th Annual Golf Scramble
14th annual Golf Scramble
Longest Drive & Closest to the Pin
Vegas Hole, 50-50, Door Prizes
Free Beverage Stations on the Course
Coffee & Donuts in the a.m.
Coney Dogs at the Turn
Catered Dinner after Golf
