Flathead Cherry Festival
The Flathead Cherry Festival is an annual summer event in downtown Polson, Montana, celebrating the region’s famous Flathead cherries. This vibrant festival features local and regional artists showcasing handcrafted goods, cherry-themed treats, a variety of delicious food options, and activities for all ages. It’s a community-centered event that highlights local businesses, fosters connections, and offers a unique shopping experience while celebrating the rich agricultural heritage of the Flathead Lake region.
Saturday and Sunday, July 25-26, 2026
MAIN STREET POLSON, MT
handMADE Montana cordially invites you to submit your application beginning January 15th for participation in the 27th annual Flathead Cherry Festival. Join us during the last weekend of July as we commemorate the cherry harvest, showcasing the talents of artists, delectable food offerings, local businesses, and fostering a sense of community. Your presence will contribute to the vibrancy of this cherished event. The Flathead Cherry Festival is presented by HandMADE Montana— a professional organization for art & handcrafted goods. We organize events, provide resources to artists, and encourage growth and support within our community.
Explore the rich history of cherries and indulge in a delightful shopping experience featuring a carefully curated selection of talented artists, unique vendors, and freshly baked treats. Relax, cool down under the tent by the food court, and take it all in. Stroll down the streets, meeting local and regional artists and businesses, all while satisfying your taste buds with various delectable foods and treats. In the heart of it all, Polson is a truly unique and beautiful destination, inviting you to see, savor, and appreciate its extraordinary offerings—more details to come soon about the Foodie Competition, Cherry Pit Spitting, and Chalk Art Contests.
SAT July 25
Pancake Breakfast 7:30 -10:30 am
Purchase and enjoy a delicious pancake breakfast hosted by the Elks Lodge.
Sidewalk Chalk Art :Noon-4pm
Get creative on the sidewalk at our all-ages chalk art contest! Pick up chalk at the information tent starting at noon and compete for prizes in various categories.
Cherry Pit Spitting:2 pm
Cherries are provided for this all-ages competition. Meet outside of the Natural Resources building at the end of the Food Court.
SUN July 26
Foodie Competition :1 pm
Enter your prized baked or cooked recipes for a chance to win the title of Best: Pie, Sweet, or Savory.
Thank you to our Gold Members
