West Yellowstone Events Calendar
For all the events listed here, the contact is through
the West Yellowstone Chamber of Commerce unless another contact name
and number is provided.
Phone: (406) 646-7701. All events are subject to change without notice.
E mail: visitorservices@destinationyellowstone.com
For all the events listed here, the contact is through
the West Yellowstone Chamber of Commerce unless another contact name
and number is provided.
Phone: (406) 646-7701. All events are subject to change without notice.
E mail: visitorservices@destinationyellowstone.com
March 2008
March 22 - 23, 2008: Equinox Ski Challenge
The Equinox Ski Challenge is a 24 Hour nordic ski race. There will
be 6, 12, and 24 hour divisions open to both relay teams and solo entrants.
This event will raise funds for the West Yellowstone Ski Education Foundation
and Mania Youth Programs. Those bringing food donations for the West
Yellowstone Food Bank will be entered in a special raffle as well.
Contact:
(406)-209-3533
Visit: www.equinoxskichallenge.com
April 2008
April, 2008 - Cycle Days!!
Ride in Yellowstone for free and before the Park is open to public
automobiles or buses. It's a perfect way to spend a day. From West Yellowstone
you can ride to Madison Junction and then to the Grand Canyon of the
Yellowstone or Mammoth Hot Springs (the road between Madison and Old
Faithful remains closed to all until later in April) . Feet and Roller
blades are welcome, too.
Visit: www.nps.gov/yell/planyourvisit/springbike.htm
April 18, 2008- West Entrance to Yellowstone Opens to Motorized Travel
West Yellowstone to the Madison Junction, Norris Junction and to Canyon
West Yellowstone to Mammoth Hot Springs
West Yellowstone to the Norris Junction
West Yellowstone to the Madison Junction to Old Faithful
May 2008
May 10, 2008 - Spring Cycle Tour - 11th Annual Lakeside Ride
Join us! This casual ride begins in West Yellowstone
and travels around Hebgen and Earthquake Lakes. Don't want to ride the
whole 60 miles? Not to worry - we'll provide a shuttle whenever you
feel tuckered. T-shirts, feed stations and dinner are also included.
Contace: (406) 599-4465
Visit: www.cycleyellowstone.com
for registration.
May 26, 2008 - Holy Bucket Bluegrass Festival
This 4th annual Memorial Day music event brought to you by Norris Hot
Springs is fun for the whole family. Traditional bluegrass, psycho grass,
jam grass as well as folk and other acoustic music genres are performed
by a talented group of regional professionals. Montana Gras-fed beef
and bison burgers on the grill, local brews on tap, and Water of the
Gods in the bucket for a relaxing soak. 4:00 - 10:00 pm. Cost $10
Contact: (406) 685-3303
Visit: www.norrishotsprings.com
June 2008
June 5, 6, 7, 2008 - Wild West Yellowstone Rodeo
Born in the past to ease the cowboys’ boredom, today’s rodeos are pure excitement! Bareback Riding, Team Roping, Saddle Bronc Riding, Breakaway Roping and Bull Riding are just some of the scheduled events. Performances are at 8:00 pm each night and will be held at the Rodeo arena just 4 miles south of town. Join the fun!
Contact: (406) 580-6913
Visit: www.yellowstonerodeo.com
June 8-15, 2008 - Painted Buffalo Roam Again!
Twenty-six hand painted ¾-life sized painted buffalo cows will come out from winter’s quarters and will be corralled for one week on the lawn of the West Yellowstone Museum. They will be joined by a crop of ten, 28” calves that have followed the same process as last year’s buffalo crop: molding, Styrofoam sculpture, fiberglass statues, artist painting, clear coating, and the final unveiling on June 14th.
Visit: www.wyed.org
June 11, 2008 - Yellowstone Historic Center Centennial Celebrations
June 11th 2008: marks the one hundredth anniversary of the Town of
West Yellowstone. It was on this day in 1908 that the first train load
of visitors to Yellowstone National Park arrived at the site of what
was to become West Yellowstone. Over the years, the town that grew up
at the rail terminus, would host millions of visitors from all over
the world on their way to Yellowstone. The Union Pacific Railroad complex
built between 1909 and 1929 became the heart of West Yellowstone. Come
celebrate the past one hundred years with us in a day of historic presentations
and music. Events will be centered on the Oregon ShortLine Terminus
Historic Districts' Union Pacific Dining Lodge. Walking tours will be
available all day as well as rides in historic White Motor Coach Touring
buses. An evening program of music will be provided by the Montana Mandolin
Society.
Contact: Yellowstone Historic Center (406) 646-7461
Visit: www.yellowstonehistoriccenter.org
June 12, 13, 14, 2008 - Wild West Yellowstone Rodeo
Born in the past to ease the cowboys’ boredom, today’s rodeos are pure excitement! Bareback Riding, Team Roping, Saddle Bronc Riding, Breakaway Roping and Bull Riding are just some of the scheduled events. Performances are at 8:00 pm each night and will be held at the Rodeo arena just four miles south of town. Join the fun!
Contact: (406) 580-6913
Visit: www.yellowstonerodeo.com
June 13-15, 2008 - Expanded Art Show
Expanded Art show featuring northwest
regional art at the historic Union Pacific Dining Lodge. Expanded activities
to be announced. It is rumored that a bull, “Henry” will
be arriving so artists can paint another collage painting like was done
on “Frances”.
Visit: www.wyed.org
June 14, 2008 - Painted Calves Unveiling
Unveiling of the new “painted
calves”, which will be assigned to their sponsors and the cows
will be reassigned to their new sponsors along with other events and
entertainment.
Visit: www.wyed.org
June 15, 2008 The cows and calves will "Roam" to their new homes
The cows and calves will “roam”
to their new homes. The cows will return to selected locations outside
West Yellowstone businesses for the summer, while the calves will then
be located inside businesses and inside Yellowstone Park.
Visit: www.wyed.org
June 19, 20, 21, 2008 - Wild West Yellowstone Rodeo
Born in the past to ease the cowboys’ boredom, today’s rodeos are pure excitement! Bareback Riding, Team Roping, Saddle Bronc Riding, Breakaway Roping and Bull Riding are just some of the scheduled events. Performances are at 8:00 pm each night and will be held at the Rodeo arena just four miles south of town. Join the fun!
Contact: (406) 580-6913
Visit: www.yellowstonerodeo.com
June 21, 2008 - Janet Clarkson Memorial Triathlon
Janet Clarkson was an avid participant in many racing events. Janet passed
away at age 37 from Ewing's Sarcoma, a bone cancer. This annual event
in honor of Janet, and for the benefit of the West Yellowstone School's
Scholarship Fund and the American Cancer Society, is held in and around
Janet's summer-time home, the Madison Arm Resort on Hebgen Lake. Considered
a mini-triathlon, there is a 1000 meter swim, followed by a 13.3 mile
bicycle ride and concludes with 5.7 mile run. An awards ceremony immediately
follows the competition.
Contact: Jack Clarkson at 406-646-9328
Visit: www.janetstriathlon.com
June 26, 27, 28, 2008 - Wild West Yellowstone Rodeo
Born in the past to ease the cowboys’ boredom, today’s rodeos are pure excitement! Bareback Riding, Team Roping, Saddle Bronc Riding, Breakaway Roping and Bull Riding are just some of the scheduled events. Performances are at 8:00 pm each night and will be held at the Rodeo arena just four miles south of town. Join the fun!
Contact: (406) 580-6913
Visit: www.yellowstonerodeo.com
June 28-29, 2008: Eagle's Store 100th Anniversary Celebration Weekend
Eagle’s Store, a pioneer family business and West Yellowstone
landmark, will celebrate 100 years in business in 2008. To mark this
milestone in its history, the Eagle family is planning a 100th Anniversary
Celebration Weekend on Saturday, June 28th and Sunday, June 29th, 2008.
This special weekend will feature fanfare Open House events held at
Eagle’s Store to share the rich heritage of the Eagle family and
its long-standing business - - - appearances by Eagle family members
and distinguished guests, historic picture and story displays, Eagle’s
Store limited edition products and specialty food items, just to name
a few. Founded in 1908, Eagle’s Store (http://www.eaglecompany.com)
began as a pioneer family business of Sam and Ida Eagle at the West
Gate of Yellowstone National Park. Over its 100 years in business, Eagle’s
Store has become a well-known landmark and favorite destination for
visitors to Yellowstone National Park. The Eagle family operates at
3 Canyon Street (at the corner of Canyon Street and Yellowstone Avenue)
in its original West Yellowstone, MT location as well as a second location,
Eagle’s Crossing, which is located in the West Yellowstone Conference
Hotel.
For more information about specific event details contact:
Kendra (Eagle) Owen, (406) 868-9432, litegallery@bresnan.net
John E. Nemeth, (310) 493-1221, john.nemeth@imb.com
For more information on Eagle Company, Eagle’s Store and Eagle’s
Crossing
Visit: http://www.eaglecompany.com or http://www.eagles-store.com
July 2008
July 4, 2008 - Celebrating America
Join in on the Fun and enter the parade! "The Best Adventure in West"
Line up at starts at 5:30 pm on Grizzly Avenue, Parade starts at 6:30 pm. Watch the fireworks from the City Park at approximately 10:00 pm (conditions
permitting). Stroll Downtown, Shop, Eat & Enjoy.
July 7 & 8 , 2008 - Wild West Yellowstone Rodeo
Born in the past to ease the cowboys’ boredom, today’s rodeos are pure excitement! Bareback Riding, Team Roping, Saddle Bronc Riding, Breakaway Roping and Bull Riding are just some of the scheduled events. Performances are at 8:00 pm each night and will be held at the Rodeo arena just four miles south of town. Join the fun!
Contact: (406) 580-6913
Visit: www.yellowstonerodeo.com
July 10, 11, 12, 2008 - Wild West Yellowstone Rodeo
Born in the past to ease the cowboys’ boredom, today’s rodeos are pure excitement! Bareback Riding, Team Roping, Saddle Bronc Riding, Breakaway Roping and Bull Riding are just some of the scheduled events. Performances are at 8:00 pm each night and will be held at the Rodeo arena just 4 miles south of town. Join the fun!
Contact: (406) 580-6913
Visit: www.yellowstonerodeo.com
July 11, 12,13, 2008 - Arts & Crafts Fair, Island Park Library Friends
Island Park Library Friends 7th Annual Arts Crafts Fair. Plan a day of shopping and browsing at the special hand-made, hand-crafted items and baked goods. Featuring local and surrounding area tallent. Rain or shine this show will go on. Held at the Buffalo Run Campground in Island Park. Hours: Friday: Noon - 6 p.m., Saturday: 10 a.m.- 6 p.m., Sunday: Noon - 4 p.m. All booth proceeds go to the IPLF to enhance the area library services.
Contact: Della (208) 558-0189 or Julia Davis (208) 558-7013
email: Della dalendel@fairpoint.net or Julia jjdavis@fairpoint.net
Exhibit Application & Informtion[PDF]
July 17, 18, 19, 2008 - Wild West Yellowstone Rodeo
Born in the past to ease the cowboys’ boredom, today’s rodeos are pure excitement! Bareback Riding, Team Roping, Saddle Bronc Riding, Breakaway Roping and Bull Riding are just some of the scheduled events. Performances are at 8:00 pm each night and will be held at the Rodeo arena just four miles south of town. Join the fun!
Contact: (406) 580-6913
Visit: www.yellowstonerodeo.com
July 19, 2008 - Yellowstone Historic Center Ball
This 7th annual event is a formal 1920's Ball held in the Union Pacific Dining Hall. Plan your finest costume to time-warp into a glittering evening. This year's ball will be a celebration of West Yellowstone's Centennial. The event features dinner, live and silent auctions and live music.
Call (406) 646-7282 for ticket information.
July 24, 25, 26, 2008 - Wild West Yellowstone Rodeo
Born in the past to ease the cowboys’ boredom, today’s rodeos are pure excitement! Bareback Riding, Team Roping, Saddle Bronc Riding, Breakaway Roping and Bull Riding are just some of the scheduled events. Performances are at 8:00 pm each night and will be held at the Rodeo arena just four miles south of town. Join the fun!
Contact: (406) 580-6913
Visit: www.yellowstonerodeo.com
July 31, August 1, 2, 2008 - Wild West Yellowstone Rodeo
Born in the past to ease the cowboys’ boredom, today’s rodeos are pure excitement! Bareback Riding, Team Roping, Saddle Bronc Riding, Breakaway Roping and Bull Riding are just some of the scheduled events. Performances are at 8:00 pm each night and will be held at the Rodeo arena just four miles south of town. Join the fun!
Contact: (406) 580-6913
Visit: www.yellowstonerodeo.com
July 31, August 1, 2, 3, 2008 - 38th Annual Yellowstone Rod Run
Street rod Heaven. Food, frolic, parade, showin' and shin' and cruisin'. This year's event will be bigger, longer and better than ever to celebrate 38 years of this annual gathering.
Partaicipants Contact: Jerry or Terry Oksa at (406) 646-9757
Visit www.yellowstonerodrun.freeservers.com
August 2008
August 3, 2008: 38th Annual Yellowstone Rod Run
This
day open to the public join us at the Town Park. Street Rod Heaven. Food, frolic, parade, showin’ and shinin’
and cruisin’.
Visit: www.yellowstonerodrun.freeservers.com
August 3-10, 2008: 3rd Annual Smoking Waters Mountain Man Rendezvous
Living History and Trader’s Row are the core of this opportunity
to experience the West and its people. Demonstrations of carding and
spinning wool, making butter and leather working; Seminars on Native
American Culture and the Fur Trade Era; Entertainment and Competitions
such as Cowboy Poetry, Storytelling, Black Powder Shoot, Knife and Tomahawk
Throws are all part of the ten day mix. The encampment will be set up
on the West side of town.
Contacts:
Vendor/Camper Info: Beverly Flitcroft: 970.481.4593
email: cloakdrummer@yahoo.com
And Dale Bollman: 307.568.2806
Entertainment and Volunteers: Brenda Nesbitt: 406.646.7215
email: DMAWestYell@aol.com
Black Powder Shoot: Randy Foster: 406.587.6265
email: muzzeleloadhi@prodigy.net
August 7, 8, 9, 2008 - Wild West Yellowstone Rodeo
Born in the past to ease the cowboys’ boredom, today’s rodeos are pure excitement! Bareback Riding, Team Roping, Saddle Bronc Riding, Breakaway Roping and Bull Riding are just some of the scheduled events. Performances are at 8:00 pm each night and will be held at the Rodeo arena just four miles south of town. Join the fun!
Contact: (406) 580-6913
Visit: www.yellowstonerodeo.com
August 14, 15, 16, 2008 - Wild West Yellowstone Rodeo
Born in the past to ease the cowboys’ boredom, today’s rodeos are pure excitement! Bareback Riding, Team Roping, Saddle Bronc Riding, Breakaway Roping and Bull Riding are just some of the scheduled events. Performances are at 8:00 pm each night and will be held at the Rodeo arena just four miles south of town. Join the fun!
Contact: (406) 580-6913
Visit: www.yellowstonerodeo.com
August 21, 22, 23, 2008 - Wild West Yellowstone Rodeo
Born in the past to ease the cowboys’ boredom, today’s rodeos are pure excitement! Bareback Riding, Team Roping, Saddle Bronc Riding, Breakaway Roping and Bull Riding are just some of the scheduled events. Performances are at 8:00 pm each night and will be held at the Rodeo arena just four miles south of town. Join the fun!
Contact: (406) 580-6913
Visit: www.yellowstonerodeo.com
August 28, 29, 30, 2008 - Wild West Yellowstone Rodeo
Born in the past to ease the cowboys’ boredom, today’s rodeos are pure excitement! Bareback Riding, Team Roping, Saddle Bronc Riding, Breakaway Roping and Bull Riding are just some of the scheduled events. Performances are at 8:00 pm each night and will be held at the Rodeo arena just four miles south of town. Join the fun!
Contact: (406) 580-6913
Visit: www.yellowstonerodeo.com
August 30, 2008 - Pineneedle Stampede - Foot Race
Run or walk! This relaxed race, a celebration of summer, has 8km and
10K events for adults and a kids' race, too; and has been named one
of the top thirteen most scenic race courses in the country. The traffic-free
route winds its way into the National Forest along the Rendezvous Trail
System. T-shirts, fruit and thirst quenchers are all included.
Contact:
Kelli (406) 646-7744
Register: www.active.com
Schedule: www.rendezvousskitrails.com/schedule.htm
September 2008
September 1, 2008 - Holy Bucket Bluegrass Festival
This 5th annual Labor Day music event brought to you by Norris Hot
Springs is fun for the whole family. Traditional bluegrass, psycho grass,
jam grass as well as folk and other acoustic music genres are performed
by a talented group of regional professionals. Montana Grass-fed beef
and bison burgers on the grill, local brews on tap, and Water of the
Gods in the bucket for a relaxing soak. 4:00 - 10:00 pm. Cost $10
For more information call (406) 685-3303
Visit
: www.norrishotsprings.com
September 2008 - 53rd Annual Knothead Jamboree: Square Dancing
For more than squares, there's rounds and lines, too! Beginner to pro, everyone's welcome to join in. A full weekend of calling, clapping and color for all ages!
September, 2008 - 6th Annual West Yellowstone Foundation Golf Tournament
This golf tournament will again be held at the Big Sky, Montana's Arnold
Palmer designed course. Everyone is invited to join in the fun! This
is an event that you want to include on your calendar - and serves a
great cause, too!
Contact: Mary at (406) 640-2030
September, 2008 - West Yellowstone Foundation "Happening"
This year's annual event will be held at the historic Union Pacific
Dining Lodge to celebrate the successes of the year! Cocktails begin
at ----p.m. with dinner being served at ----p.m. A live auction will
be held along with the other events of the evening. Everyone is welcome
to attend so buy your tickets in advance.
Contact: Mary at (406) 640-2030
October 2008
October 11, 2008 - 11th Annual Old Faithful Fall Cycle Tour
Gather your friends together. Feed stations at Madison Junction and Old Faithful will keep your engines fueled while you provide the power. Ride all the way, or just until you're tuckered. A Ranger-led tour at Old Faithful, T-shirts, shuttles and dinner round out a great day. Registration is limited.
Contace: (406) 599-4465
Visit www.cycleyellowstone.com
for registration.
November 2008
November 2, 2008- West Entrance to Yellowstone Closes to motorized traffic.
Winter over the snow travel by snowmobile or snow coach starts December 17, 2008.
November 25-29, 2008 - The Yellowstone Ski Festival
For almost 30 years, cross country skiers from across North America
and around the world have traveled to West Yellowstone, Montana’s
Yellowstone Ski Festival to begin their Nordic ski season on the Rendezvous
Ski Trails. The event's highlights include a series of Nordic skiing
clinics, the SuperTour races, the Try It and Buy It Gear Demo and an
Indoor Ski Show.
Visit: www.yellowstoneskifestival.com.
December 2008
December 17, 2008- West Entrance to Yellowstone Opens to Over-the-Snow Travel
December, 2008 - MT National Guard Western Regional Biathlon Race/NorAM
This annual event draws biathletes from around the region.
NORAM
Event Program and Registration Form
December, 2008 - West Yellowstone Christmas Stroll
It's a time of rosy cheeks and laughter. Join your friends and neighbors as we light the Town Tree, greet Santa, and stroll the shops seeking just the right gifts.
December, 2008 - Spam Cup #1 – Classic Race
The first in a series of citizen’s races sponsored by WYSEF, the Spam Cups are designed to be fun for everyone. Participants range in age from 5 to 75 and first place is a can of Spam! Come join the fun! Registration Form
December, 2008 - Christmas for the Critters
Christmas for the Critters at the Grizzly & Wolf Discovery Center. Share in the joy of the season by donating food to the bears and wolves (please call the Center for specific food needs) and enjoy a snow filled day watching the animals play. Bring your donation and receive $1.25 off an adult regular admission, 10% off any gift shop purchase and the warm fuzzy feeling of helping the animals!
December 2008 - Christmas Bird Count
Join us for the 6th annual West Yellowstone Christmas Bird Count in
conjunction with the Grizzly & Wolf Discovery Center and the Sacajawea
Audubon Society. Enjoy a day of birding in the West Yellowstone and
Hebgen Lake area. Meet at the Grizzly & Wolf Discovery Center at
8:00 am $5 fee.
Contact: (406) 646-7001
January 2009
January , 2009: Harriman State Park of Idaho - Free Ski Day
Have you always wanted to try nordic skiing or want to take your family but can't afford to? Want to learn how to build a survival snow cave?
Idaho Falls Nordic Ski Patrol will be at the park offering lessons to those that want to learn the basics to Nordic skiing. A guided ski tour will be offered at 10:00 am that will take you up the River Trail to the Historic Ranch. The Historic Jones House will be open to go inside and warm up, and hot drinks will be available there. Call Harriman State Park at 208-558-7368 for more information. Hope to see you there!
January 5, 2009: Spam Cup #2 – Freestyle Race
The second in a series of citizen’s races sponsored by WYSEF, the Spam Cups are designed to be fun for everyone. Participants range in age from 5 to 75 and first place is a can of Spam! Come join the fun! Registration Form
February 2009
March 2009
March 7, 2009: Yellowstone Rendezvous Marathon Ski Race
Held on the first Saturday in March on the world-class Rendezvous Ski Trails, this event draws hundreds of cross-country skiers. With the blast of a black powder canon, racers sprint out to compete in a variety of age classes and distances in both classic and freestyle of 5 to 50K lengths. With grooming provided by Yellowstone Track Systems, this is arguably the best track to be found all year. The camaraderie and festive atmosphere have kept this an annual event, now in its 29th year.
Contact: (406) 599-4465
Visit: www.rendezvousskitrails.com
March 8, 2009: West Yellowstone Youth Festival
Only for kids and sponsored by the West Yellowstone Ski Education Foundation. The Youth Festival is an opportunity for our future Olympians, World Cup Skiers and National Masters competitors to participate in an event that is just for them. A series of fun events such as obstacle course, matched sprints, relay and speed trap are included.
Contact: (406) 599-4465
Visit: www.rendezvousskitrails.com
March 9, 2009: Yellowstone Closes to Over-the-Snow Travel
Yellowstone's west entrance will reopen to vehicle travel April 17, 2009
March 20, 21, 22, 2009: 19th Annual Snowmobile EXPO
A terrific end and beginning for snowmobilers! The World Snowmobile Expo culminates a year of Sno-Cross racing for many Rocky Mountain competitors with four days of racing thrills. Then, snowmobile manufacturers and after-market companies strut their 2010 stuff at the exposition hall. Nighttime activities include a “Funny-Money” Casino night and plenty of laughs. Plan now to attend!
Exhibit Information Call: Marge Wanner (406) 646-7895
Events & Activities: Visit: www.snowmobileexpo.com
