Photograph Gallery ~ Special Events
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2008 Polson Cherry Festival
Yvonne Rehard and Nancy Gibson sold cherry pies for the Yellow Bay Community Club at this year's Festival. |
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2008 Polson Cherry Festival
Sharon Myers, one of FLCG's directors, helped out at the Flathhead Lake Cherry Grower's booth during this year's Festival. |
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2008 Polson Cherry Festival
Brooke Bonner (left) and Genovieve Gibson (right) made scented soaps in cherry shapes to sell at this year's Cherry Festival which was held July 19th through the 20th. |
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2008 Yellow Bay Cherry Fest
Mike McCoy (left) and Jackie McCoy (right) took advantage of the beautiful weather to set up their outdoor display of organically grown products. |
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2008 Yellow Bay Cherry Fest
A beautiful sunny day allowed many of the Exhibitors to set up their displays outside the clubhouse and take advantage of the beautiful spring weather. |
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2008 Yellow Bay Cherry Fest
Karen Teich (center) shows Jackie McCoy (left) and Marie Mitchell (right) her handiwork. Cherry Fest is a great time for the public to meet and talk with local artists and crafters. |
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2008 Yellow Bay Cherry Fest
Available for sale at this year's Cherry Fest was an array of items, including metalwork, woodwork, jewelry, leather, clothing, home decor, and cherry products. |
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2008 Yellow Bay Cherry Fest
The Yellow Bay Community Center's auditorium was filled with local artists and crafters making their creations available to the public. |
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2008 Yellow Bay Cherry Fest
The Yellow Bay Women's Auxillary were kept busy in the Community Club's kitchen serving a roast beef lunch. Pictured left to right are: Sharon Myers, Jean Kerr, Kathy Robertson, Pat Saville and Clarice Bush. |
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2008 Yellow Bay Cherry Fest
Virginia Hankins (left) and Carolyn Johnson (right) offer up some tasty treats during this year's Cherry Fest. |
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2008 FLCG Spring Meeting
One of the best FLCG meetings ever! Cherry growers filled the Yellow Bay Clubhouse to capacity. This year's speakers, combined with FLCG's 2008 promotional plans, had something for everyone--both large and small grower. |
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2008 FLCG Spring Meeting
Lynn Long, well known Horticulture Extension Agent from Oregon State University, was guest speaker at this year's meeting. His presentation keyed in on proper tree selection, pruning, and growing attributes for Montana's soil and weather conditions. |
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2008 FLCG Spring Meeting
Jack Stivers, Lake County Extension Agent (MSU), provided part of this year's outstanding program. Jack always brings humor and wisdom to his presentations. Thanks Jack !! |
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2008 FLCG Spring Meeting
FLCG members attending this year's meeting said it was one of the best planned meetings ever! Thanks to these three ladies for making it happen, flawlessly.
(Pictured Left to Right) Dodie Veseth, Sharon Myers and Barb Hammons. |
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2008 FLCG Spring Meeting
Too many cooks in the kitchen is WONDERFUL!. Once again, The Yellow Bay Women's Auxiliary prepared a fantastic lunch for this all day meeting. Thanks to all for an outstanding meal. |
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2007 Polson Cherry Festival
One of the attractions at this year's Polson Cherry Festival was a display selling home baked cherry pies made by ladies throughout the Flathead Valley. Over 60 cherry pies were sold as well as many cherry recipe books. Congratulations Polson! |
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First Ever Polson Cherry Festival
Polson held its first Cherry Festival and it was a real success! If it had to do with Cherries it was there. From Food To Quilts--You Name It!! |
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2007 Cherry Fest At Yellow Bay
Talking with the vendors was as much fun as purchasing their goods. Some have some very interesting stories about cherries, Flathead Lake and the Yellow Bay Community. |
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2007 Cherry Fest At Yellow Bay
How Sweet It Is!! It was impossible to pass up purchasing some of the home baked cookies, cupcakes and other sweet treats. |
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2007 Cherry Fest At Yellow Bay
Outside vendors were pleased that the weather provided a beautiful Montana day for the public to view and purchase their creations. |
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2007 Cherry Fest At Yellow Bay
Outside vendors displayed their goods ranging from hand painted envelopes to all sorts of cherry goods. |
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2007 Cherry Fest At Yellow Bay
Vendors offered a variety of hand made goods ranging from baked goods to hand crafted dolls. |
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2007 Cherry Fest At Yellow Bay
Local Artists and crafters set up shop either inside or outside the Yellow Bay Clubhouse. Their creations were diplayed and sold to the public. |
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2007 Cherry Fest At Yellow Bay
A beautiful Cherry Quilt, hand crafted by Chris Shroeder, was raffled to help raise funds to maintain the Yellow Bay Community Club House. |
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2007 Cherry Fest At Yellow Bay
Cherry Fest Time is a great time to just sit around and talk with old friends about everything from vegetables to cherries to "You Name It". |
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2007 Cherry Fest At Yellow Bay
Ladies from the Yellow Bay Women's Auxillary cooked up some pretty fine food for the approximately 275 people attending the luncheon. |
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2007 Cherry Fest At Yellow Bay
Frank Kuntz, local musician and cherry grower, entertained during the lunch. He, also, brought his calliope and entertained outdoors during the day. |
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Kuntz Brothers Calliope
Having either of the Kuntz Brothers play a Calliope their father built was always the hit of the festival with the young and the old. |
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1959 Cherry Festival Dance
Can you tell who's leading? Is it the Men or Women, or does it really matter? |
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1959 Cherry Festival Dance
A Highlight of Past Cherry Festivals was the dance that kicked off the Cherry Season. |
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1935 Montana's 1st Cherry Queen
Queen: Doris Marken with Attendents, Susie King, Duanne Dickenson, and Princesses, Mildred Fegan, Grace Larson, Lorenza Durocher, Jacqueline Akey and Mary Meyer |
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