July 18, 2009 - July 19, 2009

This family event will be held on the main streets of Polson with over 150 vendors. There will be everything from arts and crafts, food, live entertainment, children's activities, cherry spitting contest, homemade cherry pies, jewelry, woodworking to log furniture and more.

Last year's Polson's Annual Cherry Festival was a great success and this year's festival is sure to be even bigger, better and more exciting.

The Festival is sponsored by the Polson Business Community with assistance from community organizations and businesses like the Flathead Lake Cherry Growers Association. With Cherry related foods, displays of Montana made items for sale and games for kids (or adults who think they are kids), your family will have a most memorable time. Come spend the entire day in Polson.

Quilt and Pillowcase Contest: Show your quilting skills. Enter your quilt or your pillowcase in this year's quilting contest. All entries will be displayed in different Polson businesses for all the community to see. Prizes will be awarded to the winners.

Cherry Pie Eating Contest: Like Cherry Pie? Do you think you can eat more cherry pie at one sitting than anyone else? Come compete and show us your appetite.

Cherry Pit Spitting/Stem Tying Contest: Your only time to spit on the streets of Polson without
penalty. Let everyone see how far you can spit a cherry pit. Just show up to enter. Contest Time is 1:00pm Sunday.

Show your finger dexterity and ability to tie cherry stems. If you sew, tie flies, play piano, or have good 'fine motor' skills, you just might be the winner of this fun event! Just show up to enter. Contest Time is 2:00pm Sunday.

Exhibits and Montana Made Items: Come see, eat, purchase or sell an amazing assortment of everything from art, photos, crafts to foods and treats. If you would like to rent an exhibit space to sell your creations call Jackie Cripe at 883-5800 for details about booth size, cost, location, set up and dismantle times.

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