Each month brings a different display to the Arts & Heritage Center.
From art to zithers, the displays will delight, entertain and inform you.
The Center offers special performances and events throughout the year.
Miss Czech-Slovak MN Pageant - April
12, 2008
State-wide pageant to crown young women of Czech or Slovak descent.
Winner moves on to the national pageant in Wilbur, NE. An authentic Czech
dinner precedes the pageant.
City-Wide Garage Sales - May 3, 2008
Bargain hunter this is your event!
Montgomery Farmers' Market
Vegetables, fruits, crafts, and more! Open June through fall; Thursdays,
3 - 5:30 p.m.; Highway 13 South.
Kolacky Days - July 25-27, 2008
Everyone comes home for Montgomery's proud claim to fame: Kolacky Days.
The celebration is named after the fruit-filled Czech bun. This is
one of the oldest, largest, and greatest community celebrations in Minnesota:
the first Kolacky Day was held in 1929 as a harvest festival.
Thousands of people are drawn to Montgomery each year for this Czechoslovakian
festival. Treat yourself to assorted foods; listen to live modern and ethnic
music. Enjoy colorful Czech dancers and Czech singing groups. We have many
activities for young and old: a huge truck & tractor pull, 32 team
softball tournament, volleyball tournament, horseshoe tournament, Kiddie
Parade, carnival, dances, Kolacky eating & baking contests, Queen pageant,
the famous Bun Run foot race, the Tour de Bun Bike Classic, classic car
show, kid & adult pedal tractor pull, and much more! The Grand Day
Parade is held on Sunday.
Kolacky Days is held annually the fourth full weekend in July.
National Night Out - August 5, 2008
Join your friends and neighbors at Montgomery's National Night Out
held on grounds of City Hall. Kids enjoy the fire truck rides and activities
just for them. Adults enjoy the music of Larry Novotny's One Man Band and
visiting with friends.
Torchlight Parade & Fireworks
- December 4, 2008
A parade to delight one and all - lights and music galore. Following
the parade is a beautiful fireworks display choreographed to holiday music.
A must see event!
Festival of Fun - December 6, 2008
A great day for the family to get out and get into the holiday spirit!
Start the children's day with Breakfast with Santa Claus at Historic Hilltop
Hall. Shop the holiday boutique and visit the annual Festival of Trees
display at the Arts & Heritage Center. Be entertained by the holiday
dancers of Center Stage Dance as they perform at Historic Hilltop Hall.
Christmas in Montgomery Program -
December 19, 2008
A wonderful way to spend the evening - Christmas music, local talent,
the awarding of lighting contest winners plus drawings for Monty Bucks.
A great way to get into the holiday spirit.
Masopust Festival "The Czech
Mardi Gras" - February, 2009
The name may sound crazy - mus-O-pust - but its tradition is rich.
"Carnival" or "Mardi Gras" is celebrated in many parts
of the world. The Czech version is called Masopust, which literally means
"good-bye to meat." This fun evening includes music, dancing,
costume ball, authentic Czech skit, silent auction and more.
MN Czech Country Expo - March, 2009
Mobilize Montgomery and the New Prague Chamber of Commerce team up
to host this popular business expo. Local businesses and organizations
take this opportunity to showcase their products and services to the area.
The event also includes local entertainment, petting zoo and prizes.
