Local Calendar of Events
List of events & things to do in the area during your stay.
January Events
January 1st - New Year's Day
Winter Activities Begin - Cross Country Skiing, Ice Skating, Sledding, Snowmobiling, Dog Sledding, Hot Springs, Yellowstone National Park Snow Coach Tours.
February Events
Winter Activities Begin - Cross Country Skiing, Ice Skating, Sledding, Snowmobiling, Dog Sledding, Hot Springs, Yellowstone National Park Snow Coach Tours.
Chili Cook Off Contest - Mid February
February 14th - Valentine's Day
March Events
Spring Break - Date varies by location
Bison Calving - Mid March to Mid May (varies)
April Events
Roads Begin to open within Yellowstone National Park (weather dependent) - April 15: West Entrance to Madison Junction, Mammoth Hot Springs to Old Faithful, Norris to Canyon Village. Check Road Conditions
Bison Calving - Mid-March to Mid-May (varies)
FFA Donkey Basketball - Usually the last week of April - Dates subject to change
May Events
Roads Begin to open within Yellowstone National Park (weather dependent) - May 6: East Entrance to Lake Village (Sylvan Pass), Canyon Village to Lake Village, May 11: Cooke City to Chief Joseph Scenic Byway, May 13: South Entrance to West Thumb, Lake Village to West Thumb, West Thumb to Old Faithful (Craig Pass), Tower Junction to Tower Fall, May 27: Tower Fall to Canyon Junction (Dunraven Pass), Beartooth Highway. Check Road Conditions
Bison Calving - Mid-March to Mid-May (varies)
Elk Calving - Late May to Mid-June (varies)
Mother's Day - Second Sunday of May
Memorial Day - Last Monday of May
June Events
Elk Calving - Late May to Mid June (varies)
Emigrant People's Market - Saturdays June through August, 9am to 1pm
Big Timber Gun Show - Second Sunday
Father's Day - Third Sunday of June
Gardiner NRA Rodeo - Father's Day Weekend Friday & Saturday. Rodeo Parade - Saturday
Wilsall Rodeo - Father's Day Weekend Saturday & Sunday
Wilsall Rodeo Parade - Father's Day Weekend Sunday
Big Timber/Sweet Grass Festival - Fourth Saturday of June
Livingston Slack Rodeo Night 1 - June 30th
July Events
If you plan to attend the Livingston Roundup Rodeo, make sure to buy your tickets ASAP as they sell out very quickly! The tickets go on sale every January. Contact the Livingston Chamber of Commerce at (406) 222-0850 for more information
Livingston Slack Rodeo Night 2 - July 2nd
Livingston Festival of Arts craft fair, Livingston Rodeo Parade, Livingston Roundup Rodeo Night 1 (fireworks afterwards) - July 2nd
Livingston Festival of Arts craft fair, Livingston Roundup Rodeo Night 2 (fireworks afterwards) - July 3rd
Livingston Festival of Arts craft fair, Demolition Derby, Barrel Racing, Livingston Roundup Rodeo Night 3 (fireworks afterwards) - July 3rd
Emigrant People's Market - Saturdays June through August, 9am to 1pm
Livingston Classic PBR Rodeo - Third Weekend of July
Gardiner Brewfest at Arch Park (Right next to the Arch at the entrance to Yellowstone NP) - Third Saturday of July
Park County Ag Fair & Carnival - at the Livingston Fairgrounds the 4th weekend in July
Bozeman - Big Sky Country State Fair with Bozeman Roundup Ranch Rodeo, Mud Bog, Live Music and much more! - Mid July
Livingston Fiddlers Picnic - Last Weekend of July
Hellsaroarin Outfitters Rodeo - July 29th and 30th
August Events
The Bucking Rodeo, Livingston MT - Saturday Aug 5th. Gates open @ 5:30pm Rodeo starts @ 7pm
Jardine Rodeo, Gardiner MT - August 17th and 18th 2024
UFF DA Festival, Wilsall MT Rodeo Grounds. With Food, Beverages, Games, Live Bands and More! - First Weekend of August
Emigrant People's Market - Saturdays June through August, 9am to 1pm
Sweet Pea Festival Bozeman MT - First Weekend of August
Big Timber/Sweetgrass Brewfest with Live Music and Beer from local Montana Brewers - Third Friday of August
Clyde Park Old Settlers Days & Parade, Craft Fair - Fourth Saturday of August
Hellsaroarin Outfitters Rodeo - Date to be determined in July or August.
September Events
Labor Day Weekend (Date Varies Year to Year)
Yellowstone National Park attendance begins to decline for the year
Big Bear Stampede Race - 9k and 5k trail race, kids race, 5k walk - Second Saturday of September. Click here for more information
Livingston Harvest Festival - Last Weekend of September
October Events
October 11: The Beartooth Highway (US-212) closes between the Long Lake barricade, near the Top of the World store, and the Montana/Wyoming state line. Check Road Conditions
Halloween - October 31st
November Events
Reminder that the North Entrance (Gardiner MT) is the only year-round entrance to Yellowstone National Park
November 7: All roads within Yellowstone National Park close at 8:00 am except the road between the North Entrance (Gardiner, MT) and the Northeast Entrance (Cooke City/Silver Gate, MT). Check Road Conditions
Winter Activities Begin - Cross Country Skiing, Ice Skating, Sledding, Snowmobiling, Dog Sledding, Hot Springs, Yellowstone National Park Snow Coach Tours.
Thanksgiving - Fourth Thursday of November
December Events
Winter Activities Begin - Cross Country Skiing, Ice Skating, Sledding, Snowmobiling, Dog Sledding, Hot Springs, Yellowstone National Park Snow Coach Tours.
Gardiner MT Christmas Stroll - First Thursday of December
Livingston Christmas Stroll - First Friday of December
Paradise Valley Craft Fair - Nordic Christmas - First Saturday of December
Christmas - December 25th