Community Events


Community Events

Arts & Heritage Center
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.

Masopust Festival "The Czech Mardi Gras" - February 24, 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 29, 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.
Miss Czech-Slovak MN Pageant - April 4, 2009
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 2, 2009
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 24-26, 2009
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.

Celebration of Nations - November 12, 2009

This multi-cultural community event features entertainment, international food samplings, informational booths and various cultural activities.



Torchlight Parade & Fireworks - December 3, 2009
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 5, 2009
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 18, 2009
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.



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