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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.

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.

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.

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

August 11, 2026 5pm to 9pm

Entertainment Tent

Second Annual
Bluebrainy Trivia

Our second year for this fun event and it's family-friendly.

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)

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

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.

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

August 14, 2026 12pm-6pm

Lion's Park, 204 Park Street

Entertainment Tent Opens

Karaoke all day long

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

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

August 14, 2026 12pm-9pm

Lion's Park 204 Park Street

Food Booths Open

Food Booths & Food Trucks open for your dining pleasure

August 14, 2026 12pm-Close

Hickory Street entrance behind Carter Elementary

Anderson Midways

Anderson Midways opens
Wristband and Ticket Prices
Entrance on Hickory Street

August 14, 2026 4pm-7pm

Entertainment Tent in Lion's Park

Shriner's Pig Roast

Elf Khurafeh Shriner's Annual Pig Roast

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 Ryan Cunningham

August 14, 2026 6pm-6:30pm

Hill-McCloy HS Circle Drive

Kid's Parade

Theme: To be announced
Lineup/judging 5-6 p.m.

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

August 14, 2026 8pm-1am

Lion's Park, 204 Park Street

Entertainment Tent Opens

DJ Rob Mata, Live Music (headliner to be announced)
8:30pm-12:30am, Cover Charge, Must have Photo ID
No one under 21 admitted

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

August 15, 2026 8am-12pm

Montrose School Cafeteria
302 Ray St.

Blueberry Pie Sale

Fundraiser at Pancake Breakfast
Regular or Sugar Free Available

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

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

August 15, 2026 9am-9pm

Lion's Park, 204 Park Street

Marketplace-Flea Market & Crafts

Weekend vendor setup at 8 a.m.

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

August 15, 2026 9am-9pm

Lion's Park, 204 Park Street

Food Booths Open

Food Booths open at Lion's Park

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

August 15, 2026 12pm-10pm

Hickory Street entrance behind Carter Elementary

Anderson Midways

Anderson Midways opens
Wristband and Ticket Prices
Entrance on Hickory Street

August 15, 2026 1pm-3pm

Lineup: Corner of Hickory and N. Genesee

Blueberry Festival Super Parade

Blueberry Festival Super Parade with 2026 Grand Marshals, and 2026 Blueberry Queen & Court
Theme: To be announced

August 15, 2026 2pm-7pm

Entertainment Tent in Lion's Park

Shriner's Pig Roast

Elf Khurafeh Shriner's Annual Pig Roast

August 15, 2026
4pm

Montrose Community Schools Auditorium, 302 Ray Street

Montrose Sports and Community Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

Nominees:
To be announced

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

August 15, 2026 8pm-1am

Lion's Park, 204 Park Street

Entertainment Tent Opens

DJ Rob Mata, Live Music (headliner to be announced)
8:30pm-12:30am, Cover Charge, Must have Photo ID
No one under 21 admitted

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

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

August 16, 2026 8am-12pm

Montrose School Cafeteria
302 Ray St.

Blueberry Pie Sale

Fundraiser at Pancake Breakfast
Regular or Sugar Free Available

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

August 16, 2026 9am-4pm

Lion's Park, 204 Park Street

Food Booths Open

Food Booths open

August 16, 2026 9am-5pm

Lion's Park, 204 Park Street

Blueberry Store Opens

Blueberry Pies, Baked Goods, 2026 Festival T-Shirts, Blueberry Souvenirs

August 16, 2026 9am-5pm

Lion's Park, 204 Park Street

Marketplace-Flea Market & Crafts

Some vendors open at 8 a.m.

August 16, 2026 12pm-6pm

Lion's Park, 204 Park Street

Entertainment Tent Opens

Shriner's Pig Roast 12-5pm
Karaoke Contest warm-up 12-2pm
Adult Karaoke Contest 2-6pm

August 16, 2026 12pm-6pm

Hickory Street entrance behind Carter Elementary

Anderson Midways

Anderson Midways opens
Wristband and Ticket Prices
Entrance on Hickory Street

August 16, 2026
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 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

October 3, 2026 8am-3pm

Briar Ridge Golf Course, 11099 Dodge Road in Montrose

17th Annual Golf Scramble

16th 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

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