Since the 1930's, the community of Emmett and all of Gem County has gathered each June to celebrate the abundance of our valley. We celebrate with 'The Emmett Cherry Festival' and it is the regions longest, continually running festival.

The Emmett Cherry Festival is always held the during the second full week of June. Events run throughout the community over 8 days of celebration and fun. The traditional Cherry Festival events, concerts and carnival all happen in the Emmett City Park starting on Wednesday through Saturday.

Families gather, friends reunite and over 40,000 folks get together over the four days for the greatest family-friendly event in Idaho!
Of the many, many things that set's the Emmett Cherry Festival apart from other events, most notably is the abundance of FREE activities and FAMILY-FRIENDLY activities.

Some of the many free activities include:
No cost to enter, no admission or gate fees
Free entertainment at the Bandshell
Free nightly concerts
Free Kids Zone activities
Free parade participation
Free entry in to all contests
And, of course, the fun is always Free For All!

Each day of the Emmett Cherry Festival is special. 

Wednesday -  Bring the family down to the park starting at 11 am. Food & Expo Vendors will be opening today with tastey delights and fantastic items for sale. Don't miss the fabulous Opening Ceremony Celebration at 6:00. See the entertainment line-up for all the day's events.

• The official Opening Ceremony for the annual Emmett Cherry Festival kicks off today, Wednesday, at 6:00 pm with area dignitaries and a spectacular and entertaining extravaganza. Enjoy family-friendly activities throughout the day with entertainment from local favorites like the Gem Cloggers and an amazing concert to close the evening.

Thursday - Entertainment continues throughout the day with special surprises and giveaways from the stage.

Friday - Celebrate our Home Town spirit. All day long, great entertainment awaits you. And, of course, don't forget to watch the Kid's Parade starting at 6:30pm.

Saturday -  A very "Cherry" day with tons of activities. Early birds can have a yummy breakfast at the Gem County Senior Center, pancakes, ham, bisuits & gravy...more! Get to the park early on Saturday. The Kiwanis Fun Run starts early and then watch the Fireman Hose Competition at 10am. It is held on Main Street by the EMS building. The Great Cherry Bake-Off has become an annual favorite with goodies of every kind....all with a Cherry-theme!

• Cherry Pit Spitting happens on Saturday on the tennis courts...how far can you launch a pit?
• Cherry Pie Eating has has never been so fun! The Cherry Pie Eating Contest gets started at 3 pm on Saturday. There is an age-appropriate category for everyone in the family. What fun!

For the best in family entertainment and for memories that will last a lifetime, make plans to attend the Emmett Cherry Festival.

Emmett welcomes you!!