
Photo by Tim Burmeister, The River Press


Free Performance of As You Like It – Montana Shakespeare in the Parks
Event Date: Thursday, August 7th at 6:00 pm
Location: City Park; Front St at 18th
Join Montana Shakespeare in the Parks for a FREE performance of As You Like It. Pack a picnic, grab your friends, and enjoy this world class performance!
Outdoor location: City Park; Front St at 18th
Inclement weather location: Fort Benton Elementary; 15th and Franklin
Performances are FREE, and seating is first come, first served. We ask that tall chairs sit further back to allow those on blankets and in short chairs to see.
Pre-show performance: Visit ShakespeareInTheParks.org for more information on this tour stop’s pre-show performance!
There are two audio accessibility options available for each of our performances:
1. Personal FM receivers and headphones are available to borrow from the merchandise table.
2. A FREE app may be downloaded so that you can listen to audio from the show on your own personal device. (Please remember to bring your own headphones!) Follow these instructions:
- Download the AudioFetch app on your personal device (both iOS & Android compatible)
- Connect your device to the WiFi network: Shakespeare! (no password required)
- Open the AudioFetch app to listen to the audio!
Bentonfest--Brews at the Bridge
Brewery Participants:
We will also have a variety of beers from Gusto Distributors.
Sponsors:
Vendors:
Bomgardner Catering will be providing Indian Tacos & philly steak sandwiches
Fort Benton Hardware will have burgers outside their business; proceeds will be donated to a cause of their choosing
Sweat Treats will be providing cotton candy
Jamie Huck will be providing an array of non-food items—list to follow
Sam’s Club (Stacy Burton) will have a table setup for mobile membership renewal with discounted memberships.
Rustic Mug will be selling Bentonfest merchandise!
More Information:
Click here for the food vendor form.
Click here for the vendor form.
Want to sponsor our event?! Check out our sponsor letter and information!
Looking for other ways to help?? We need volunteers 18 or older to help with carding, wristbands, volunteer pouring (would need a safe serve certicate), & more. Please contact us at fortbentonchamber@gmail.com or text 406-366-3628.
Music & Entertainment:
The Lucky Valentines
‘…a mix of folk melodic sensibilities, tight harmonies, and a whole lotta love to make sad things beautiful. Their sound could be bottled up as “Bruce Springsteen and Patty Griffin meet Shovels and Rope in a Gypsy Junkshop”. He sometimes uses a thirdhand suitcase as a kick drum, and the rotary phone from her father’s shop as a mic. She blends classical violin with raging folk passion. He channels John Prine and Hank Williams…’
Sean Biggar
Bio:
Sean Biggar is a multi-talented musician with a gift for crafting melancholic blues and soulful country western waltzes.
Coming from the San Francisco Bay Area, his live performances are a testament to his ability to infuse every note with raw emotion, creating an atmosphere that resonates deeply with the audience. The energy in the room during his bluegrass ramblings is nothing short of captivating, as Sean pours his heart and soul into each performance. He creates a dynamic experience that lingers in the hearts of those in attendance.
He has been following the road map left behind by his influences: John Prine, Merle Haggard, Jimmy Dean, Norman Blake, and Willie Nelson.
The Trails Committee will also have mini golf setup.

Spring Thaw
To order tickets, click on the following link: eventbrite or scan the QR code below. You can also use the contact information on the poster below or email fortbentonchamber@gmail.com to get your tickets. We look forward to a fun-filled evening!
Chouteau County Country Christmas
Chouteau County Country Christmas is going to be “Snow Much Fun!”. Enjoy the spirit of a small town holiday by shopping local businesses, antiques, and craft and specialty vendors. You can experience visits with Santa, a live nativity, Santa’s Mall for children to shop for gifts, and a tree lighting by Fort Benton’s old bridge.
Events will take place from Big Sandy to Fort Benton, to Virgelle, Geraldine and Shonkin.
Download the full event flyer here!
Follow Chouteau County Country Christmas on Facebook for the most up to date information. https://www.facebook.com/ChoCoCountryChristmas/
Click here for Vendor Information
Click on this link for a paper copy of the Vendor Form
Click on this link to complete the online version of the Vendor Form


Shakespeare in the Park
Join Montana Shakespeare in the Parks for a FREE performance of Shakespeare’s The Winter's Tale. Pack a picnic, grab your friends, and enjoy this world class performance!
Performances are FREE, and seating is first come, first served. We ask that tall chairs sit further back to allow those on blankets and in short chairs to see.
Pre-show performance: TBD
Outdoor location: Fort Benton City Park (2000 Main Steeet Fort Benton, MT 59442)
Inclement weather location: Fort Benton Elementary School (1500 Washington st Fort Benton, MT 54992)
There are two audio accessibility options available for each of our performances:
Personal FM receivers and headphones are available to borrow from the merchandise table.
A FREE app may be downloaded so that you can listen to audio from the show on your own personal device. (Please remember to bring your own headphones!) Follow these instructions:
Download the AudioFetch app on your personal device (both iOS & Android compatible)
Connect your device to the WiFi network: Shakespeare! (no password required)
Open the AudioFetch app to listen to the audio!

Summer Celebration
Experience Montana's premier small-town festival! From live performances, community picnics, arts and crafts vendors, sidewalk chalk art contests, and a parade during the day to street dances and fireworks at night, you will find many reasons to love small-town life for the weekend!
www.fortbenton.com/sumcel/

Spring Thaw Event-Boots & Bling
Stay tuned for more details on our upcoming annual banquet. Live music by the Trent Brooks Band as well as food from several local eateries will be provided. There will also be a live & silent auction. Individual, project, & business awards will be given out & we will give an update of our recent projects. This event is open to the public! Watch our Facebook page for ticket sales and more information.

Winter Celebration/Chouteau County Country Christmas
A sugary sweet Chouteau County Country Christmas is coming your way! Enjoy the spirit of a small town holiday by shopping local businesses, antiques, and craft and specialty vendors. You can experience visits with Santa, a live nativity, Santa’s Mall for children to shop for gifts, and a tree lighting by Fort Benton’s old bridge.
Events will take place from Loma to Fort Benton, to Virgelle, Geraldine and Shonkin.
Follow Chouteau County Country Christmas on Facebook for the most up to date information. https://www.facebook.com/ChoCoCountryChristmas/
Click on this link for Vendor Information
Click on this link for a paper copy of the Vendor Form
Click on this link to complete the online version of the Vendor Form
See the Schedule Below:

Chamber Cup Golf Tournament
The 2nd Annual Chamber Cup Golf Tournament fundraiser will be held Saturday, September 16th starting at 9 AM.

Summer Celebration
Experience Montana's premier small-town festival! From live performances, community picnics, arts and crafts vendors, sidewalk chalk art contests, and a parade during the day to street dances and fireworks at night, you will find many reasons to love small-town life for the weekend!
Here is the link for the official Summer Celebration 2023 website.

Winter Celebration / Chouteau County Country Christmas
Start your holiday shopping and mingle with friends all-across the county. Events will take place from Loma to Fort Benton, to Virgelle, Geraldine and Shonkin.
Follow them on Facebook for the most up to date information. https://www.facebook.com/ChoCoCountryChristmas/
Click on this link for Vendor Information
Click on this link for a Vendor Form

Chouteau County Fair
Mark your calendars for the Chouteau County Fair! Keep up to date with events on their website: https://www.chocofair.com/ and their Facebook page.

Boats, Brews & Blues
Face Painting, food trucks, Snow Cones and Cotton Candy! Build your Own Boat Competition! We will have materials and a pool to test your skills. Games, Brews and Tunes! Kids activities and face painting beginning at 2, music around 5!
Keep up to date on their Facebook page. The Chamber is a proud sponsor of this event.

Summer Celebration
Experience Montana's premier small-town festival! From live performances, community picnics, arts and crafts vendors, sidewalk chalk art contests, and a parade during the day to street dances and fireworks at night, you will find many reasons to love small-town life for the weekend!
www.fortbenton.com/sumcel/

Spring Classic Fishing Derby
Follow the Spring Classic Fishing Derby Facebook page for more details.

Summer Celebration
Experience Montana's premier small-town festival! From live performances, community picnics, arts and crafts vendors, sidewalk chalk art contests, and a parade during the day to street dances and fireworks at night, you will find many reasons to love small-town life for the weekend!

Bentonfest
Bentonfest is a community Brewfest, featuring craft beer from across the state, along with live music, food vendors, family fun, and games along the banks of the Mighty Missouri.
The Chamber is a proud sponsor of this event.
Follow their Facebook page for more details!

May in Montana—Local Art Fundraiser
Fresh Local Art, Knife Sharpening by a local artisan, Delicious food, Silent Auction, and Fun!
All proceeds go towards funding their free-to-everyone Community Events. See their Facebook page for more details!

Chamber Golf Tournament
Join us for the Chamber’s 1st Annual Golf Tournament! The tournament is to be held at Signal Point Golf Course in Fort Benton. More information will be shared as we have it, and we will create a Facebook event as well. (To be linked when we have it set up.) Please email us at fortbentonchamber@gmail.com to sign up and for more details.

CANCELED -- Chouteau County Fair
Come down to the fairgrounds for the Chouteau County Fair!
https://www.chocofair.com/


ChoCo Fun -- Boats, Brews & Blues
Come to Fort Benton for their third annual Boats, Brews and Blues on July 11th from 5-10pm. They will have Craft Beer for sale from local breweries, food vendors, and family-friendly fun for your whole crew! Don't miss this wonderful evening of free entertainment and delightful company. All in front of Fort Benton's Old Bridge!
https://www.facebook.com/ChoCountyFun/

Visitor's Center Open
We are excited to announce our Visitor’s Center will be open for the summer season—starting June 1st. Stop by and visit with one of our experienced volunteers and find out all there is to see and do in Fort Benton! See you then!
Spring Classic Fishing Derby -- CANCELLED
Follow their Facebook page for the most up to date information. https://www.facebook.com/Spring-Classic-Fishing-Derby-438360076969019/

3rd Annual Spring Thaw -- Boots & Bling
Stay tuned for more details on our upcoming annual banquet. Live music provided by the Insufficient Funds Band, as well as food from several local eateries. There will also be a live & silent auction. This event is open to the public! Watch our Facebook page for ticket sales and more information.

Digital Marketing Strategies Workshop
Karoline Rose is passionate about helping small business owners.
Join us for a day with KRose Marketing and Consulting, where we will be talking about design, content creation, digital marketing, and social media management for Facebook, Instagram, email marketing and websites.
Cost is $20/person, which includes lunch.
Please RSVP to info@fortbentonchamber.org by March 1st. This workshop is open to the public, and will be held in the basement meeting room of First Bank of Montana in Fort Benton.

Winter Celebration
Follow their Facebook page for the most current updates. https://www.facebook.com/ChoCoCountryChristmas/

Boats, Brews & Blues
Come to Fort Benton for the second annual Boats, Brews and Blues on July 20th from 5-10pm. They will have music from The Dusty Pockets with support from The Lucky Valentines! Craft Beer for sale from local breweries, food vendors, and family friendly fun for your whole crew! Don't miss this wonderful evening of free entertainment and delightful company. All in front of Fort Benton's Old Bridge!
https://www.facebook.com/ChoCountyFun/videos/2385470171725135/?__tn__=%2Cd%2CP-R&eid=ARDqTDaz8mOzp7XYTQvNalXHqZE-5BxwzoGujVeAECjxxDq0sBsaBBh4_ncP_AEIbgU4OSdpatxfyoyo