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The Jr. Miss Cherry Festival Pageant has been a part of the Gem County Community for over 3 decades.
The pageant showcases girls ages 3-14 in 3 areas of competition; personal interview, swimwear and party dress. The 2026 pageant will be held at the Emmett Middle School Auditorium.
If you would like to get more information regarding the pageant please contact the directors.
Event Information:
Emmett Middle School Auditorium
$9 per person (3 and under free)
Wednesday, June 17 – Saturday, June 20, 2026 from 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Museum Comes to Life: Saturday, June 20, 2026 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
501 E. 1st St.
Emmett
Contact Meg Davis
365-9530 or 365-4340
2026 Valley of Plenty Quilt Show
Thurs – Fri June 18-19 10am – 5pm
Sat June 20 10am-4pm
Admission: $5 per person • children under 12 are FREE
Location:
Emmett Church of the Nazarene
1144 N. Washington Ave.
Emmett, ID 83617
Contact Information:
Lynett Goodwin – (530) 917-0024 – lmgoodwin@gmail.com
Great Cherry Bake Sale and Sidewalk Book Sale
Thursday, June 18 from 11:00 am – 6:00 pm
Friday, June 19 from 11:00 am – 6:00 pm
Saturday, June 20 from 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
The library will have lots of homemade pies and homemade cherry baked goods for all the cherry festival goers. This is an annual fundraiser to help support the many free children’s programs the library offers throughout the year. Emmett Public
The Emmett Public Library is located at 275 S Hays, Emmett, ID
Contact Information: Alyce @ Emmett Public Library (208)369-1468
Friday, June 19, 2026 at 6:30 p.m.
Check in at 5:20 p.m. at Blaser Railroad Park
Theme: “Cherry, Red, and Blue”
The Children’s Parade will be held at 6:30 p.m., Friday June 19, 2025. Check in is at 5:20 p.m. at Blaser Railroad Park, Washington Ave.
Parade Route is on Main Street from Commercial to Johns.
There is no entry fee to be in the parade.
Forms can be printed from the link below or picked up at Gem County Recreation District. Drop off form at 107 East Main, mail form to PO Box 631 Emmett, Idaho 83617, Fax to 208-365-7313 or Email: gcrd@gemcountyrecreation.com
For more information, please call 208-365-5748 or go online to www.gemcountyrecreation.com.
KIWANIS COUNTRY BREAKFAST
Saturday, June 20, 2026
7am-12pm
American Legion Hall
120 N Hayes Ave
Adults: $10
Kids 8-14: $8
Kids 7 and Under: $6
Seniors 60+: $7
This Cherry Festival car show was initially started by the Valve Grinders Car Club of Emmett who asked the Emmett Lions Club to continue on with the show.
There is no registration fee though we do need you to register. We will have dash plaques for the first 80 registered cars. We do gladly accept donations to cover the cost. Bring the family and have a fun day showing your car and enjoy the festivities in the park.
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Saturday, June 20, 2026, 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Location: On Main Street in front of the City Park
Contact Information:
Mike Kreiter
(208) 369-1110
emmettcarshow@gmail.com
Saturday, June 20, 2026, 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Join us for fireman hose competition held on Main St. by the park. Watch the local firemen compete for the trophy this year.
Location:
Corner of Main St. & McKinley Ave.
Contact Information:
Rick Welch
(208) 365-2012 or (208) 859-4775
THANK YOU TO OUR 2025 CHERRY PIT SPIT CONTEST SPONSOR, ALBERTSONS!
Join us for the Emmett Cherry Festival pit spit that takes place on the steps of the court house.
How far can you spit that pit?
Saturday June 14, 2025 @ 12:00pm
Located On The Courthouse Front Steps
Go to the location to get on the list to see how far you can spit a cherry pit!!
THANK YOU TO OUR 2025 CHERRY PIE EATING CONTEST SPONSOR, MEADOW VIEW SENIOR LIVING!
Join us for the Emmett Cherry Festival pie eating contest on the main stage at the park.
Make sure you fill out your contestant form before jumping on stage.
SATURDAY, JUNE 14, 2025
2:00 – 3:00 P.M.
To sign up registration forms are available at the Gem County Chamber of Commerce or click the button below.
Print, fill out and mail or drop off at:
Gem County Chamber of Commerce
P.O. Box 592
1022 S. Washington Ave.
Emmett, ID 83617
CHERRY FESTIVAL PARADE
Sponsored by: Idaho Pizza Company
SATURDAY, JUNE 14, 2025
6:00 P.M.
A Community Tradition for 90 years!
On Saturday, June 14 at 6:00pm the Emmett Cherry Festival Parade will run down Washington Avenue and turn right on Main Street and pass in front of Emmett City Park. This year’s Parade organizer is Tom Butler along with some great volunteers.
You know the parade will begin soon when you see hundreds of chairs lining downtown Emmett. Put out your chairs and blankets early for a great view of the parade. Please be considerate of local businesses and homeowners.
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