Clancy residents, returning natives and people of all ages from in and around Jefferson County were determined not to let the weather rain on their parade as they came out in rain ponchos and umbrellas to enjoy the annual Clancy Days festivities on June 3.
Montana City locals Wayne and Sandra Woodland said, “It was great seeing that the rain did not stop the community from attending the wonderful Clancy Days festivities.”
The normally quiet town once again geared up for an all-day celebration that included around 100 vendors selling everything from homemade woodwork to fresh kettle corn and custom clothing. Additionally, many booths offered raffles and 50/50 prizes to support local organizations and charities.
First-time organizer Philip Downer added to the event by coordinating several food trucks to feed those in attendance and support local businesses.
There was also a selection of entertainment. Live music from some of Jefferson County’s most talented performers drew damp crowds in front of Chubby’s (Clancy’s landmark watering hole), and children galloped their way through the stick horse rodeo.
Later, Jefferson High School cheerleaders led the JHS Mini’s in a dance routine that delighted onlookers before the grand finale – a parade of candy-tossing community leaders that included first responders, JHS boys track and field state champions and a circus of Shriners in their patented mini-convertibles.
Mickey Senechal, a former Clancy Days Chair, said she appreciates Downer stepping up to the plate and appreciates all those who helped out at this year’s event, which she considers another success. “Overall, I feel like it was a great day for people, a testament to how hardy Montanans are and how people love the feeling of community.”
