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What does Rotary do with Money Raised at Fall Fest?
Author: Patrick Plantenberg, Rotarian

What does Rotary do with Money Raised at Fall Fest?

Patrick Plantenberg

Rotarian

The Rotary Club of Townsend has one fundraiser every year-the Fall Fest! Any profits after expenses are paid from this year’s Fall Fest on October 2-4 will be used to fund Rotary projects from July 1, 2027, to June 30, 2028. Fall Fest is one of the last free music festivals in Montana thanks to our generous sponsors. Rotary raises money through sponsorships, food and beverage sales, vendor fees, and car show fees.

What does Rotary do with the money raised at Fall Fest each year? Rotary spent over $100K on Community Projects in 2025 from Fall Fest profits.

• Helped Fund New Sound Systems at the Fairgrounds and School

• Helped Fund New Heritage and Holloway Park Playground Equipment

• Helped Fund New Sheriff Department Laptops

• Helped Fund Chamber’s New Digital Sign west of Heritage Park

• Helped Fund New High School Baseball Program

• Helped Fund New Security System at Old Baldy Golf Course

• Purchased New Tires for Fire Truck

• Helped Fund Tennis Court Resurfacing

• Co-sponsored SafeSitter Classes with STOKE

• Co-sponsored Bike Safety Rodeo

• Sponsored Students to Rotary Youth Leadership Award Camp

• Organized Slice of Summer Family Fun Events

• Awarded Five BCHS Scholarships

• Made Donations to Ag Appreciation Dinner, Broadwater Community Theater, Rodeo Club, STOKE, and Food Pantry

• Helped Fund Swimming Pool Lifeguard Training

• Purchased New AED for Search and Rescue

• and many more.

Rotary is busy preparing for Fall Fest. As a Rotary sponsor, you contribute to the community. You receive recognition on our website as well as advertising at Fall Fest. Rotary needs more sponsors and volunteers to help with the event. If you are interested, please contact Patrick Plantenberg at 406-431-4615. And thanks for making Fall Fest such a great community event.

See you at Fall Fest!