St. Helen Bluegill Festival

06/08/2026

So many FUN Happenings at the
76th Annual Saint Helen Bluegill Festival!!!!
Saturday, June 26, 2026—July 11, 2026 at 6 pm the Bluegill Fishing Contest register at The Minnow Bucket
Sunday, July 5, 2026 – Medallion Hunt Kickoff—$300 Prize! Watch for those clues on facebook, Township office, Park Building, Minnow Bucket. The RACE is on!!
Carnival: Open Thursday after the Kids Parade at 5. Friday, Saturday and Sunday open at noon.
Vendors: Open same as Carnival!
Shredder Monster Truck rides all day!
Beverage Pavilion opens at noon with Bands performing from 8-midnight Thursday, Friday and Saturday
Friday 10-12 Special Needs day—rides, games and food!
Friday Kids Sand Drag 3-6
Friday Co****le Tournament 6
Saturday Kids (Family) Day 10-12 games, prizes, snacks
Saturday Horseshoe Tournament 2
Saturday Sand Drag and Mud Bog—Joe Friday Builders 11 - ?
Sunday Car and Motorcycle Show 9-3 Community Center (Breakfast too)
Sunday Grand Parade starts at 1. CHA to festival grounds
Sunday Bluegill (pinewood) Derby 2-4 Community Center
Sunday Fishing, Medallion, Parade Floats, Businesses, and other Prizes and Surprises 3-4 Pavilion

06/08/2026

Mark your calendar. Let's make this the biggest show in Bluegill history.

06/07/2026

Some of the winners from the Summer Kick off derby! 🏆🐠

06/04/2026

Are you ready for FUN!! Almost time for the 76th Annual Bluegill Festival July 9-12th!! We appreciate you coming to ride the rides, checking out the vendors, seeing the special events, and celebrating with us in the beverage pavilion with the band! Dancing, visiting, and maybe jail time! Lots of giveaways too!
BUT, we are a small board and always appreciate our volunteers! We need bartenders, drink ticket sellers, Button sellers, and carnival armband sellers! If you have a few (up to 4) hours to hang with us and help make this event FUN, message us!! Thanks!

06/03/2026

Getting ready for FUN at the Patriotic 76th Annual Bluegill Festival July 9-12th! The buttons are out all over town! And Presale Armband tickets are available at Jen's Hen House, The Minnow Bucket at Exit 222, and Jenny's Sweet Creations and More Gift Shop! Save $5 on all day Rides armband! See you there! Thanks!!

05/26/2026

The official summer kick-off and second Bluegill Derby race take place this Saturday. We're excited to see everyone there. Kits can still be purchased. If you're unsure about how to join in, we're happy to provide assistance.

05/08/2026

The Saint Helen Bluegill Festival board would like to congratulate the 2026 winner of the "Spirit of 76" theme button design contest. CHA, Art teacher Ms. Mercier inspired students to help design this year's button.
1st place is McKenzie Blades. Her design will be on this year's Bluegill Festival button.
2nd place winner is Ava Heaton.
3rd place winner is Annalise Martin.
All three winners will be riding on the float during the Bluegill festival Parade.
Help us congratulate the winners.
We would like to Thank all the creative artists that submitted their artwork. The board had a hard time choosing between all the amazing entries. Great job to everyone!
Buttons are getting out to local businesses, stop in and get your button.
The Bluegill festival is July 9-12, 2026.
Hope to see you all there!

05/05/2026

The buttons are coming! The buttons are coming! Check local businesses! Also presale ride all day armbands save $5! At carnival $30. Purchase card for $25 and exchange for 1 all day armband Thursday, Friday, Saturday or Sunday!

05/01/2026

Don't forget the Bluegill Derby (pinewood) is at the Summer Kickoff! Plus look at all these things to do!!

05/01/2026