The 2016 Townsend Rotary Fall Fest will be held Friday, September 30th through Sunday, October 2nd. The popular festival is a collection of family-friendly events spread out over three days. The Fall Fest features great vendors selling outstanding food and products, an incredible lineup of musical entertainment, kids activities, veterans memorial, and one of Montana’s largest car shows. The Fall Fest is also highlighted by a Volunteer Fire Department-hosted pancake breakfast at Heritage Park. Finally, a Fall decoration contest for local businesses is put on by the Townsend Chamber of Commerce to give Main Street a festive touch during the festival weekend. Admission to all Fall Fest events is FREE! Here’s a look at some schedule highlights! Ten Years Gone will open the festival with live music in Heritage Park 6pm on Friday, followed by The Clintons at 9pm.
A Fireman’s Breakfast will get things going on Saturday from 7-10am in the Heritage Park Pavilion just in time for the Veterans Ceremony at 10am. JIMNI will kick off Saturday’s slate of live music at 11am. Tom Catmull’s Radio Static will take over entertainment duties at 1pm. The Bayern Keg Tapping comes at 2:30pm. Then, Ruby Sunset is set to perform at 3pm, followed by Max Hay Band at 4pm, Sho-Down at 6pm, and The Mighty Flick closing the day out with a performance at 8pm. Another Fireman’s Breakfast will open up Sunday from 7-10am, alongside Car Show Registration on Broadway. The Car Show and Shine will take place on Broadway from 10am-4pm. Ben Juvan will be your live DJ during the Car Show. Sunday live music begins in Heritage Park at 10am with Dan Henry, followed by The Wench at 11:30am. Come hungry! Bob’s Brat Eating Contest starts at 1pm. Stephanie Quayle brings her talents to the stage at 1:30pm, while Rabbit Wilde closes out the annual event with music at 3:30pm. ALL live music takes place in Heritage Park. For a complete schedule of events and further information, please visit www.townsendfallfest.com/. •