Christmas Stroll

The annual Christmas Stroll, held on the Friday after Thanksgiving, officially kicks off the Christmas season in Lewistown.

Santa comes riding into town in the Parade of Lights. There are bonfires in the street, live entertainment and delicious holiday foods.

Stores stay open late and many offer special coupons and discounts.

This fun, festive evening marks the start of many other Christmas activities to be enjoyed during the month of December.

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Festival of Trees

A magical wonderland of sparkling lights and theme-decked trees sets the holiday stage in early December in Lewistown during the annual Festival of Trees.

Lewistown Chokecherry Festival

The first Saturday after Labor Day, central Montana ushers in the return of fall with the annual Chokecherry Festival, held in Lewistown, the geographical center of the state. When the then Governor Stan Stephens came to Lewistown to witness the Festival in 1991, he enjoyed it so much he declared Lewistown the Chokecherry Capitol of Montana.

Montana’s Longest Table

The Farm to Table movement is alive and well in Central Montana. Montana’s Longest Table is held in Lewistown every year in June and features a Montana-style dinner created from foods that can be grown in Montana.

Central Montana Fair

The Central Montana Fair features a carnival, a Professional Rodeo, two motor-sports events, a concert, 4-H events, and tons of other activities.