2026 Schedule of Events
Attention Local Groups & Organizations:
Want your event listed on this site and in the Blueberry Festival magazine schedule of events? Contact us for our rates. Advertising deadline for the 2026 Blueberry Festival is July 1st, 2026. Don't let your fundraiser be overlooked next year.
Sunday
August 9, 2026 8am-3pm
Lion's Park, 204 Park Street
18th 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.
Sunday
August 9, 2026 8am-Finish
Seymour Road Softball Complex
Co-ed Softball Tournament Finals
Tournament play begins on Saturday, August 8th. Call Bill Persails for registration info: 810-602-9606.
Tuesday
August 11, 2026 12pm-3pm
Entertainment Tent in Lion's Park
Royal Tea Party
Meet and greet with the 2026 Blueberry Queen & Court along with other fairy tale princesses. Enjoy delicious treats, face painting and royal party favors. Children: $5, Adults: Free
Tuesday
August 11, 2026 5pm to 10pm
Entertainment Tent
Entertainment Tent Bingo
Bingo for ages 18 and older.
Must have valid ID for adult beverages.
Wednesday
August 12, 2026
12pm-3pm
5pm-10pm
Entertainment Tent
Cornhole Tournament
Fundraiser for Special Olympics
Senior Citizens & Unified Athletes 12 p.m. to 3 p.m.
(Seniors $10; Unified Athletes Free)
Open Cornhole 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.
(Individual $30; Team $60)
Wednesday
August 12, 2026 6pm-9pm
Montrose Community Schools Auditorium
Baby & Kids Contest
Ages Newborn-14 Years.
Late registration from 6pm-7pm.
Contest starts promptly at 7:15pm
Thursday
August 13, 2026 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.
Thursday
August 13, 2026 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
Friday
August 14, 2026 12pm-6pm
Lion's Park, 204 Park Street
Entertainment Tent Opens
Karaoke all day long
Friday
August 14, 2026
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
Friday
August 14, 2026
12pm-7pm
Lion's Park, 204 Park Street
Blueberry Store Opens
Blueberry Pies, Baked Goods, 2026 Blueberry T-Shirts, Blueberry souvenirs. Discounted previous year t-shirts
Friday
August 14, 2026
12pm-9pm
Lion's Park 204 Park Street
Food Booths Open
Food Booths & Food Trucks open for your dining pleasure
Friday
August 14, 2026
12pm-Close
Hickory Street entrance behind Carter Elementary
Family Fun Tyme Amusements
Family Fun Tyme Amusements opens
Wristband and Ticket Prices
Entrance on Hickory Street
Friday
August 14, 2026
4pm-7pm
Entertainment Tent in Lion's Park
Shriner's Pig Roast
Elf Khurafeh Shriner's Annual Pig Roast
Friday
August 14, 2026
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 Billy P at 810-602-9606
or Contact Ryan Cunningham via Facebook
Friday
August 14, 2026
6pm-6:30pm
Hill-McCloy HS Circle Drive
Kid's Parade
Theme: To be announced
Lineup/judging 5-6 p.m.
Friday
August 14, 2026
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
Friday
August 14, 2026
8pm-1am
Lion's Park, 204 Park Street
Entertainment Tent Opens
DJ Rob Mata, Live Music with Waylon Hanel
8:30pm-12:30am, Cover Charge, Must have Photo ID
No one under 21 admitted
Saturday
August 15, 2026
8am-12pm
Montrose School Cafeteria
302 Ray Street
Blueberry Pancake Breakfast
Blueberry pancake & sausage breakfast,
$10 All ages, Kids under 5 eat free
Pick up a Blueberry Pie on your way in or out
Saturday
August 15, 2026
8am-12pm
Montrose School Cafeteria
302 Ray St.
Blueberry Pie Sale
Fundraiser at Pancake Breakfast
Regular or Sugar Free Available
Saturday
August 15, 2026
8am-8pm
Seymour Road Softball Complex & Hickory Street Field
Men's & Women's Slo-Pitch Softball
Men's & Women's tournament play
Saturday
August 15, 2026
9am-11am
Montrose Schools Queen's Tent, 302 Ray Street
Queen's Breakfast
Queen's Breakfast at KHMS
Hosted by 2026 Blueberry Queen and Court
All visiting Royalty invited
Saturday
August 15, 2026
9am-9pm
Lion's Park, 204 Park Street
Marketplace-Flea Market & Crafts
Weekend vendor setup at 8 a.m.
Saturday
August 15, 2026
9am-7pm
Lion's Park, 204 Park Street
Blueberry Store Opens
Blueberry Pies, Baked Goods, 2026 Festival T-Shirts, Blueberry Souvenirs, discounted previous year t-shirts
Saturday
August 15, 2026
9am-9pm
Lion's Park, 204 Park Street
Food Booths Open
Food Booths open at Lion's Park
Saturday
August 15, 2026
10am-6pm
Lion's Park, 204 Park Street
Entertainment Tent Opens
Karaoke 12-2pm
Frankentrost Band 2-4pm
Kid's Karaoke Contest 4-6pm
Saturday
August 15, 2026
12pm-10pm
Hickory Street entrance behind Carter Elementary
Family Fun Tyme Amusements
Family Fun Tyme Amusements opens
Wristband and Ticket Prices
Entrance on Hickory Street
Saturday
August 15, 2026
1pm-3pm
Lineup: Corner of Hickory and N. Genesee
Blueberry Festival Super Parade
Blueberry Festival Super Parade with 2026 Grand Marshal, and 2026 Blueberry Queen & Court
Theme: RAM COUNTRY
Saturday
August 15, 2026
2pm-7pm
Entertainment Tent in Lion's Park
Shriner's Pig Roast
Elf Khurafeh Shriner's Annual Pig Roast
Saturday
August 15, 2026
4pm-7pm
Montrose Community Schools Auditorium, 302 Ray Street
Montrose Sports and Community Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
Nominees:
Community Service Award: Frank Feher, Class of 1944
Special Achievement Award: Dan Tolan, Class of 1974
Individual Sports Award: Pallastean Harris, Class of 1980 3x State Champion
State Champion Marching Bands 1977-1978-1979-1980
Saturday
August 15, 2026
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
Saturday
August 15, 2026
8pm-1am
Lion's Park, 204 Park Street
Entertainment Tent Opens
DJ Rob Mata, Live Music with The John Vance Band
8:30pm-12:30am, Cover Charge, Must have Photo ID
No one under 21 admitted
Sunday
August 16, 2026
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
Sunday
August 16, 2026
8am-12pm
Montrose School Cafeteria
302 Ray Street
Blueberry Pancake Breakfast
All you can eat Blueberry pancake & sausage breakfast $10 All ages, Kids under 5 eat Free
Pick up a Blueberry Pie on your way in or out
Sunday
August 16, 2026
8am-12pm
Montrose School Cafeteria
302 Ray St.
Blueberry Pie Sale
Fundraiser at Pancake Breakfast
Regular or Sugar Free Available
Sunday
August 16, 2026
8am-Finish
Seymour Road Softball Complex
Men's & Women's Slo-Pitch Softball
Men's & Women's tournament play
Finals set for late afternoon
Sunday
August 16, 2026
9am-4pm
Lion's Park, 204 Park Street
Food Booths Open
Food Booths open
Sunday
August 16, 2026
9am-5pm
Lion's Park, 204 Park Street
Blueberry Store Opens
Blueberry Pies, Baked Goods, 2026 Festival T-Shirts, Blueberry Souvenirs
Sunday
August 16, 2026
9am-5pm
Lion's Park, 204 Park Street
Marketplace-Flea Market & Crafts
Some vendors open at 8 a.m.
Sunday
August 16, 2026
12pm-6pm
Lion's Park, 204 Park Street
Entertainment Tent Opens
Shriner's Pig Roast 12-5pm
Karaoke Contest warm-up 12-3pm
Adult Karaoke Contest 3-6pm
Sunday
August 16, 2026
12pm-6pm
Hickory Street entrance behind Carter Elementary
Family Fun Tyme Amusements
Family Fun Tyme Amusements opens
Wristband and Ticket Prices
Entrance on Hickory Street
Sunday
August 16, 2026
3pm-6pm
Entertainment Tent
Adult Karaoke Contest
Adult Karaoke Contest, 18 or older
$10 Entry Fee
Cash payout for 1st, 2nd, 3rd & 4th Place
Sunday
August 16, 2026
3pm-4pm
Barber Park, Seymour Road
Chamber of Commerce Duck Race
8th 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
Saturday
October 3, 2026
8am-3pm
Briar Ridge Golf Course, 11099 Dodge Road in Montrose
17th Annual Golf Scramble
17th 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
