event calendar

No matter the season, there is always plenty to do in Red Lodge. There are events and entertainment for every taste, from music and art to competitions and good old family fun. One thing’s for sure… you’ll never be bored here!

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Art in the Beartooths Silent Auction Exhibition
July 3-27, see website for times
Carbon County Arts Guild & Depot Gallery
11 W. 8th Street, Red Lodge

Showcasing artists’ work from the region while raising money to support the year-round programs, scholarships, operations, and exhibitions that the Carbon County Arts Guild offers.

Carbon County Fair
July 20-25, 2026
Red Lodge Fairgrounds
Red Lodge

Everyone is welcome at the Carbon County Fair! Celebrate our Youth and their Accomplishments by attending.

Quilt Show
July 24-26, Fri & Sat 10-5, Sun 10-4
Red Lodge Civic Center
215 14th Street W, Red Lodge

Sponsored by Town & Country Quilt Guild. Pie and Coffee offered by the great bakers from Messiah Lutheran Church. Admission: $5

Free Horse Drawn Trolley Rides - July 25, 2026
Every Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 6-8pm
Downtown on Broadway, Red Lodge
Saturday, July 25, 2026
various locations around town
Absarokee

Pancake Breakfast at 7:00 am at the Firehall Parade at 11:00 Vendors and Food Trucks all day Kid Zone Cornhole Tournament at 3:00 pm at The Chrome. Live Music with Webb Family Band 1-4pm and Kactus Jace 5-10pm July 26th All Church Service 10 am outside.

Absarokee Days
July 25th, 2026 7 am
Absarokee, Absarokee, 59001

Join the community of Absarokee for a weekend of small-town fun, tradition, and celebration during Absarokee Days! Enjoy family-friendly activities, local vendors, great food, entertainment, and the chance to experience the charm and hospitality that make this Carbon County community special. Gather your friends and family and head to Absarokee for a memorable summer celebration. […]

Free Horse Drawn Trolley Rides - July 25, 2026
Every Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 6-8pm
Downtown on Broadway, Red Lodge
Historic Trolley Tours - July 26, 2026
Tours Begin at 9 am, 11 am, 2 pm & 4 pm
Red Lodge Trolley
Tues-Thurs, pick up at Carbon County Arts Guild; Fri-Sun, pick up at 16 North Broadway, Red Lodge

Red Lodge Trolley provides guided historical tours in northern Montana from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Exploration includes tales and truth of the mountain west aboard an open air refurbished historic Trolley. Ride along as we journey back in time to discover mining, old west tales and local lore pertaining to Cowboys, Native Americans, Mountain […]

Sunday Brunch at Babcock & Miles - July 26, 2026
Every Sunday, 10am-2pm
Babcock & Miles

Join us from 10-2 and enjoy an assortment of sweet & savory brunch options. Cheers to the weekend!

BBQ Sunday at Rock Creek Resort - July 26, 2026
Sunday, July 12th 1:00 to 6:00 pm
Rock Creek Resort
6380 US-212, Red Lodge

Gather with family, barbecue favorites, and take in an afternoon of fresh mountain air.