Who We Are
The Annual Craig, Montana Caddis Festival and BBQ Cook-Off is a fundraiser in support of the Craig Volunteer Fire Department. The event began in 2005. Two consistent faces in the planning and coordination of this event are Lynn Kenyon, of Live in Montana Real Estate and Mark Raisler of Headhunters Fly Shop, both local business leaders.
Bring A-Game BBQ
All you need to enter the barbecue cook-off competition is being willing to BBQ in Craig. Participate at the level you want to! BBQ bites begin at 4 p.m.
Share Your Passions
10'x10' vendor booth spaces available. About 20 total spaces for $50 each or $35 with a donation to the silent or live auctions!
Submit Your 2024 Artwork
We look forward to your art submissions, due by June 1st. All art gets donated to the event. The winner of the contest has their art live auctioned and other submissions go to silent auction, at a minimum. We split proceeds of the sale with the artist and the volunteer fire department! We have historically earned high prices on auctioned art, plus we promote our generous artists heavily!
Perform in the Parade
The parade kicks off the afternoon. It is FREE to participate and a fun way to show your support for the community.
Make a Donation
Want to promote your business? We need your Silent and Live Auction donations! Any item you want to donate is appreciated. Tax deduction paperwork available.
General Timeline
3 p.m. Vendors
-The parade kicks off the afternoon - don't miss it! Line up at 2:45 at the fire station to participate and have your cameras ready at 3 when floats and groups head down the main street.
3:30-4 p.m. Parade, Silent Auction begins
-Silent auction begins after the parade - so march yourself over to see the incredible items and art available to place your bid.
4 p.m. Barbecue Contest
-The barbecue contest participants are ready to amaze you with $5 bites.
4:30 p.m. Live Music
-The Nick Crawford Band will be playing LIVE beginning at 4:30 p.m., too!
6-8 p.m. Live Auction, Dancing
-LIVE auction begins around 6 and you won't want to miss this! GUIDE TRIPS, ART BY MONTANA ARTISTS and so much more is available. Remember, it's all in support of the Craig Volunteer Fire Department and the Sewer District.
All Afternoon
10 a.m.-5 p.m. Craig businesses open
3 p.m.-8 p.m. Vendors
3 p.m.-6 p.m. Silent Auction
4 p.m.-6 p.m. Barbecue Contest
4:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Live Music, Dancing
6 p.m.-8 p.m. Live Auction
Vendors Wanted
Want to share your wares during Caddis? Sign up as a vendor. Space is limited and subject to committee approval.