“The purpose of this organization shall be to promote activities and programs throughout the Montrose area that will have a beneficial effect upon the quality of life within. A first consideration shall be the improvement of recreational facilities, followed by other activities deemed worthy and beneficial by the Directors. A constant consideration shall be given to community improvements with the aim of promoting community strength, well-being, and harmony.”

Modest words from a group of men who, with vision and planning, sought a way to improve the quality of life in the small community of Montrose, Michigan. From its humble beginnings in 1972 until today, the Montrose Blueberry Festival has become a recognized symbol of community volunteerism and spirit. Hundreds of volunteers give countless hours each year to guarantee the event’s success. That success can be measured by the hundreds of thousands of dollars in contributions the festival has made to the Montrose community and by the simple fact that the event has lasted so long.

So join us as we celebrate our 39th annual Montrose Blueberry Festival.

We have so many fun things planned for the 2010 festival that we can't possibly squeeze them into festival weekend.  So this year we're starting early!  Join us from 6 p.m. til midnight on Saturday, July 17th at Briar Ridge Golf Course, 11099 Dodge Rd, Montrose for a return of our popular Texas Hold'em tournament.  Buy-in is $35 for the first 100 people to register.  Call the office at 810-639-3475 and leave your name and phone number, or call Briar Ridge at 810-639-4653, or email  us.

On Saturday, August 7th meet us back out at Briar Ridge for our very first golf scramble where we partner with the Montrose Firefighters in a benefit for their organization and the Open Cupboard Food Pantry in Montrose.  The cost is $65 per person/$260 per team and pre-registration is advised.  Late registration at 8 a.m., shotgun start at 9 a.m.  Coney dogs & chips at the turn, free beer, a steak dinner and prizes immediately following the scramble.  There will be a putting contest with all proceeds to Open Cupboard, longest drive and closest to the pin contests for both men and women, and a Las Vegas hole.  Door prizes for everyone, great raffle prizes, and a 50-50 raffle round out our day.  Be sure to join us!  Applications available here.

Then on Sunday, August 15th come on down to our 2nd annual Classic Car Show in Montrose, at the corner of Hickory and Saginaw Street (old high school site).  Get your registration form here to pre-register your vehicle for only $12.  Onsite registration begins at 8 a.m. til 11 a.m., awards ceremony at 3 p.m.  Trophies to the top 25 vehicles, dash plaques to the first 50 registrations, 2 Queen's Choice and 1 Grand Marshal's trophy to the top finishers.  Goodie bags to each entrant; car show t-shirts available; door prizes; and 50-50 raffles every hour.  This is a great way to usher in Festival 2010!