MAY 2017
Inside: Matthew Quigley Buffalo Rifle Match
Forsyth, the City of Trees
The 26th annual Matthew Quigley Buffalo Rifle Match takes place just north of Forsyth each Father’s Day weekend. Page 2
Rosebud-Treasure County Fair
This annual event has something for everyone from carnival rides, 4-H exhibits, concerts to a demolition derby. Check out the schedule of events to see what’s happening. Page 3
Calendar of Events
Summer in Forsyth means activities galore. Peruse the upcoming events taking place in the area, including Shakespeare in the Park, Duck Days, and Oktoberfest. Page 4
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Forsyth, the City of Trees, is located in a valley along the banks of the Yellowstone River. The community of about 1,900 residents is diverse in job opportunities, activities, services, and attractions. Economic benefits come from tourism, agriculture, railroad, coal mining, and various small businesses. Forsyth residents share a vision to be a vibrant, well-kept community that supports family values, fulfills economic, educational, and social needs, and pro-
vides a “hometown” quality of life. The town also has great schools, a library, hospital and nursing home, social and medical services, assisted living, River View Villa retirement living community, parks, and all essential services to complement our great location along the Yellowstone River and I-94. The Forsyth area is rich in attractions and recreational opportunities. Activities include hunting, golfing, fishing, camping, boating, hiking, and
swimming. Other attractions include a museum, historic walking tour, County Fair, Shakespeare in the Park, and 4th of July fireworks. Plan to include Forsyth in your vacation plans, or better yet, consider moving there for employment or business opportunities, or try retirement living and enjoy the view from River View Villa. For more information on Forsyth, including a calendar of events, visit forsythmt.com
Forsyth Duck Days As summer begins to wind down, it’s time for the annual Yellowstone River Duck Festival, known locally as “Duck Days.” This event takes place on Saturday, August 19 and combines a parade, sidewalk sales, a car show, motorcycle rally, and various other events. It’s topped off with a rubber duck race on the Yellowstone River — adopt your duck at many Forsyth businesses for $10 during the months of July and August, and then root for your duck to float across the finish line first. If your duck is among the fastest, you can win a grand prize of up to $1,000. Various smaller prizes are awarded to runner-up ducks too. The funds will be used to support Chamber activities throughout the year. Race results will be posted at First State Bank and all bars prior to the street dance. After the race, it’s time to head to downtown Forsyth for the parade at 12 p.m. Following the parade will be bed races and a car show on Main Street. From 2 to 5 p.m., the Chamber will host Bingo, bag toss, and a free BBQ following bed races in the First Interstate Bank parking lot. Get your dancing shoes on and attend the street dance downtown at 8 p.m. featuring live music, great food, beer gardens and plenty of old-fashioned fun. Bring the whole family to the event and enjoy a great day of chamber sponsored fun. For more information, e-mail the COURTESY PHOTO Chamber at forsythchamber@rangeweb. Participants will vie for cash prizes during the annual Duck Days event on Saturday, August 19. net or call 406-347-5656.
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