Flathead Cherry Festival

04/06/2026

The deadline to apply for the Flathead Cherry Festival, July 25-26, is coming up fast. Applications are due by the end of the day on April 15th.

Join us in downtown Polson for this beloved summer tradition celebrating the Flathead cherry harvest with artists, makers, food, and community fun. Don’t miss your chance to be part of it.

MORE INFO:https://handmademontana.com/pages/flathead-cherry-festival
APPLY: https://handmademontana.submittable.com/submit

01/15/2026

🍒 Flathead Cherry Festival applications are live!

The Flathead Cherry Festival is a summer celebration in Polson, MT, bringing together cherries, food, artists, makers, and community near the shores of Flathead Lake. The 2026 festival will take place July 25–26, and the application deadline is April 15.

Apply through Submittable using the link below. Applications are accepted through Submittable only. We will never solicit applications or payments through social media.

APPLY: https://handmademontana.submittable.com/submit
DETAILS: https://handmademontana.com/pages/apply-flathead-cherry-festival

Polson Montana Chamber of Commerce HandMADE Montana

07/28/2025

07/28/2025

THANK YOU, POLSON! 🍒

What an incredible weekend at the Flathead Cherry Festival! We are so grateful for the overwhelming support from our community, visitors, vendors, and volunteers.

Main Street was buzzing with energy—bigger crowds than ever, amazing artisan goods, delicious cherry treats, and that signature Polson hospitality.

A heartfelt thank you to all of the vendors who brought their best, the local businesses who opened their doors with smiles, and the attendees who showed up to shop, snack, and soak up the sunshine.

Huge appreciation to the Polson Montana Chamber of Commerce

and the hardworking crew behind the scenes, including our youth volunteers and community partners.

It’s events like this that remind us why we love where we live. See you next year!

Soul Craft Media .craft.media

07/26/2025

Day one of the Flathead Cherry Festival is underway in beautiful downtown Polson! The cherries are sweet, the weather is perfect, and there are incredible artists, food and drinks!! Plus you can jump into the lake when you’re finished indulging!

Thanks to the rad for the awesome artwork. 🙌

Join us until 5pm today, and from 10-3pm tomorrow. 🍒🍒🍒

07/25/2025

The Flathead Cherry Festival is right around the corner, July 26-27th, in Downtown Polson! We are lucky to have so many wonderful food and drink vendors joining us this weekend. Come and support local and regional artisans, cherry orchards, and don't forget your appetites!

Here is a sampling of a few of the wonderful food/drink vendors:

1. Mountain Home Meadworks
2. Mountain Berry Bowls Polson
3.Flathead Bubbles and Boba Flathead Bubbles & Boba
4. Montana Kick Ass BBQ
5. Small Town Girl Coffee Small Town Girl Coffee
6.Piroshki Palace Piroshki Palace
7. Snow Slingers Slingers
8. Carl's Corn Dogs Carl's Corn Dogs
9.Stiff Peaks & Little Feet Stiff Peaks & Little Feet
10.Deano's Lemonade

Polson Montana Chamber of Commerce

07/25/2025

The Flathead Cherry Festival is still accepting entries for the Foodie Competition on Sunday at noon. Enter to win the best sweet, savory, commercial, or pie!
https://form.jotform.com/handmadeMT/FHCF25-FOODIE

07/24/2025

The Flathead Cherry Festival is right around the corner, July 26-27th, in Downtown Polson! 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.

We’re going to be highlighting some of the wonderful new artists joining us this year.

1. Stone Photos Sidney Stone
2. Nina Paul Design
3. Glacier Mountain Designs GLACIER MOUNTAIN DESIGNS
4. The Woodery
5. Kayelynn (Kfay) Hess
6. Swanson Designs

Main Street // Downtown Polson, MT
SaturdayJuly 26 9 AM-5 PM �Sunday July 27, 10 AM- 3 PM


Montana Chamber of Commerce

07/23/2025

Here is an updated schedule of other things happening during the this weekend!

07/23/2025

Here’s the exciting schedule for the Flathead Cherry Festival

Festivities kick off Friday afternoon as we begin setting up for a cherry-filled weekend. Streets downtown—including Main Street, 3rd Ave, and 4th Ave—will close starting at 2 PM to make room for all the fun. Keep an eye out for posted signs and be sure to move your vehicle to avoid towing. We can’t wait to celebrate with you!

07/23/2025

We’re excited to add some extra flavor to the Flathead Cherry Festival with the Cherry Picked Culinary Experience—a delicious way to explore Polson’s vibrant food and drink scene.

Local restaurants, bars, cafés, and bakeries are showcasing their best cherry-inspired bites and beverages all weekend long! Whether you're craving something sweet, savory, or sippable, you're sure to find something to love.

How to join in:
Stop by any of the participating establishments during the festival weekend (July 25–27), try their cherry creations, and support local businesses while indulging in the flavors of the season.

Participating Locations Include:
Finley Point Grill: Mile Marker 6 hwy 35
Stendal’s Espresso and Bakery: 5 3rd Ave West
Bunkers Bar & Grill: 113 Bay View Dr
The Durham Kitchen & Cocktails: 49494 U.S. Hwy 93
Daybreaker Coffee: 101 2nd Ave E

Finley Point Grill Stendal’s Espresso and Bakery The Durham - Kitchen and Cocktails
HandMADE Montana

07/23/2025

The Flathead Cherry Festival is right around the corner, July 26-27th, in Downtown Polson! 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.

We’re going to be highlighting some of the wonderful new artists joining us this year.

1. Staub and Shop
2. Averie Lane Averie Lane
3. Icons Of Nature Icons of Nature
4. Keshia co creations
5. Beautiful View Photos and Woodworking Beautiful View Photos and Woodworking

Main Street // Downtown Polson, MT
SaturdayJuly 26 9 AM-5 PM �Sunday July 27, 10 AM- 3 PM


Polson Montana Chamber of Commerce