
Festival Competitions
Thursday, September 11th
Trivia Night
Hosted by Shalon Norick
Sponsored by Belle Pulse Seeds, Helena Agri, & Ru's Tiber Marina
Thursday, September 11th 7:00 PM at the Grand Bar
Team Entry Fee: $20. You will pay your team fee in cash at the Grand before trivia starts.
Max of 8 teams, max of 6 people per team. Registrations are first come, first served. If spots haven't been filled before hand, you can sign up in person at the Grand.
Trivia Categories will be finalized a week before the event. Categories will be based around everything Montana.
Prizes
1st Place Winner: Cash Prize & Traveling Trophy
2nd & 3rd Place Winners: Miscellaneous Local Prizes sponsored by Ru's Tiber Marina, Spud's Cafe, & Smith & Rogue
Friday, September 12th
Cribbage Tournament
Hosted by Shea Kumaewa-Norick
Registration is 4:00 PM at 1st St. Mercantile. Tourney starts at 4:30 PM.
Standard cribbage rules, muggins allowed!
Free entry with a food bank donation!
Max of 16 players, Single Elimination
1st Place Winner wins a Cribbage Board handmade by Gary Standiford!
Call Shea K. if you have any questions! (406) 493-8218
Pinball Tournament
Hosted by Tip Top Lounge
Sign-Up Begins: 6:30 PM. Tournament Start: 7:00 PM SHARP.
*Late arrivals may not be able to participate. Be on time!*
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$10 Buy-In Per Player
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All entry fees go directly into the cash prize pool
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Top 2 players will receive payouts
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Pay-to-Play Format
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Players must bring quarters to play each round
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Each match will require one credit per player
Call Kord for questions! (406) 262- 3685
Dance Lessons
Hosted by Savannah & Mercedes Riggin
Join us at the Tip Top Lounge in the parking lot for dance lessons at 5:00 PM!
Saturday, September 13th

Harvest Festival Fun Run

Proceeds go towards the CJI Track Team
Youth & All Ages Walk / Run!
📍 All races will start at Fitness Xpress | Chester, MT
Youth Races will begin at 9:30 a.m.
2 Mile Walk/Run will begin following Youth Races—-approximately 10:00 a.m
Bed Races

Sponsored by Treasure State Meats
& Montana Roots Accounting
$150 per team of 5. Max of 8 teams.
$100 to the Best Dressed Team!

Hi-Line Rancher Ski Race
Hosted by Fritz Auction
For those of us that don't want to sprint in the bed races!! Ski race to take place directly after the bed races.
$20 per team of 4. Limit it to 8 teams, double elimination. Winners get $100.
Corn Hole Tournament
Hosted by Jordan Oraw
Sponsored by Corder and Associates; Kaitlyn Lyders & Smith & Rogue
Corn Hole Tourney Registration will take place on the day of the festival!
Prizes
1st Place: $250 Cash Prize sponsored by Corder & Associate's & Kaitlyn Lyders, Smith & Rogue Gear, & Traveling Trophy
2nd Place: $150 Cash Prize sponsored by Corder & Associate's & Kaitlyn Lyders & Smith & Rogue Gear
Zucchini Growing Competition
Hosted by the Chester Garden Club
- Free Entry
- Kids & Adult Division
- 3 Categories: Biggest zucchini, smallest, & most creative
- Must submit by 1:00 PM on Saturday, September 13th at the Chester Garden Club booth downtown at the festival!
Cook Off Competition
Cook Off Competition Registrations Open Now!!






Risk It For The Brisket
Sponsored by Prairie Meats & AgGro Weather Media
Rack Attack Ribs
Sponsored by Tip Top Lounge
Hi-Line Wing Fling
Sponsored by Terra Firma Organics & Flathead Boat Rental
Bake Off
Pie & Cheesecake Category
$20 per team member, max of 3 members per team or $50 to compete in all 3 meat categories. Max 10 teams per meat. $5 per pie or cheesecake team, unlimited entries! Pies & cheesecakes will be auctioned off in a fundraiser for the Harvest Festival at 5:30 PM!
Grand Prize for all 3 meat categories is a Pit Boss Pellet Smoker donated by Wilbur Ellis!
Brisket Prizes Sponsored by AgGro Weather Media
1st Place: Traveling Trophy & $500 Cash
2nd Place: $250 Cash
3rd Place: $100 Cash
Wings Prizes Sponsored by Flathead Lake Boat Rental
1st Place: Full Day Pontoon Rental on Flathead Lake
2nd Place: Smith & Rogue Gear
3rd Place Prize Smith & Rogue Gear
Ribs Prizes Sponsored by Independence Bank & Tip Top Lounge:
1st Place: Cooler & BBQ Gear
2nd Place: Cash Prize
3rd Place: Cash Prize
Bake Off Prizes
Pie 1st Place: $150 Cash
Cheesecake 1st Place: $150 Cash
Traveling Trophy & Gift Basket from the Front Porch goes to the Best of Pie or Cheesecake
Please read the rules & register below.
Judging Criteria for Cook Off
Dance Competition
Hosted by Savannah & Mercedes Riggin
Join us at the stage downtown at the festival during
Paige Plaisance's set at 6:00 PM!
Prizes for 1st place couple!
Kids Scavenger Hunt
Hosted by Northern Plains Insurance
Have your kids keep an eye out for little farm critters scattered all downtown! Return to the merch booth for a prize.

