Dillon Days Celebrates Independence With Community Events

DILLON, MT – The Dillon Montana Community Foundation hosted the 6th annual Dillon Days from July 4th through the 6th, offering a variety of events that brought the community together to celebrate the holiday weekend.

The festivities began on July 4th with the traditional Duck Race at Depot Park, where spectators along the banks of Blacktail Creek cheered on their ducks in hopes of winning one of three cash prizes. The winners were:

• 1st Place: Nicole Lynch

• 2nd Place: Blomberg Kids

• 3rd Place: Steve Cox

After the race, attendees enjoyed the Horse Power Roundup Car Show and some delicious BBQ from the Blowin Smoke contestants.

On Saturday, downtown Dillon bustled with activity as vendors lined the streets with a wide variety of goods and services. The day featured a Cribbage Tournament at 11 a.m., food vendors at Depot Park, and an evening Cowboy Poetry & Music Rendezvous at the Frontier Event Center, with performances by Tim Hues & Phillip Page and a lively set from The Road Agents.

Sunday wrapped up with a community worship service at Jaycee Park and the final judging of the Blowin Smoke BBQ Cook Off.

Overall, the weekend was a successful celebration of community, food, music, and fun, attracting residents and visitors for a memorable Fourth of July experience.