Red Lodge Montana - Calendar of Events

RODEOS, RALLYS AND REVELRY

What's Up in Red Lodge

From rodeos to rallys to music festivals to art exhibits and outdoor sporting events, we have it all in Red Lodge.
A true 4 season town where there is always something happening - always.

Rock Creek Resort
Sunday, May 28th
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Red Lodge Artwalk

Red Lodge Artwalk

Join us in celebrating area artists during The Red Lodge Art Walk. A free, family friendly self-guided event, that takes place on the second Saturday each month from May-Oct and December. It's an easy...more

Add to Calendar 5/13/2023 10/13/2023 America/Denver Red Lodge Artwalk Join us in celebrating area artists during The Red Lodge Art Walk. A free, family friendly self-guided event, that takes place on the second Saturday each month from May-Oct and December. It's an easy stroll through beautiful Red Lodge, MT, where you can see fabulous artwork. Downtown Red Lodge and The Roosevelt Center
Beartooth Basin Summer Ski Area

Beartooth Basin Summer Ski Area

Get stoked everyone! Beartooth Basin will OPEN this season!! May 26th till the snow is gone (weather permitting)

Open for teams, events and to the general public 9-3, daily.
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Add to Calendar 5/26/2023 6/20/2023 America/Denver Beartooth Basin Summer Ski Area Get stoked everyone! Beartooth Basin will OPEN this season!! May 26th till the snow is gone (weather permitting)

Open for teams, events and to the general public 9-3, daily.
Just 23 miles south of Red Lodge, MT on Highway 212, near the summit of the famous Beartooth Pass at
Bear Creek Downs Pig Races

Bear Creek Downs Pig Races

Horse racing make you ho-hum? Head to the Bear Creek Saloon and Steakhouse just east of Red Lodge to watch porkers race their way through the Bear Creek Downs.The Bar opens at 4pm, The Steakhouse ope...more

Add to Calendar 5/26/2023 10/1/2023 America/Denver Bear Creek Downs Pig Races Horse racing make you ho-hum? Head to the Bear Creek Saloon and Steakhouse just east of Red Lodge to watch porkers race their way through the Bear Creek Downs.The Bar opens at 4pm, The Steakhouse opens at 5pm, The Betting Window opens at 6:30 and the Pig Races will start at 7pm. Bear Creek Saloon and Steakhouse
Montana Renaissance Festival

Montana Renaissance Festival

Friday June 2nd 6-8pm is a Meet and Greet the Performers at the Roosevelt Center. Meet the King and Queen! There will be Free drawings for a weekend pass, a bottle of the king's Mead and a $10 toke...more

Add to Calendar 6/2/2023 6/4/2023 America/Denver Montana Renaissance Festival Friday June 2nd 6-8pm is a Meet and Greet the Performers at the Roosevelt Center. Meet the King and Queen! There will be Free drawings for a weekend pass, a bottle of the king's Mead and a $10 token good for any vendor at the Festival on Saturday and Sunday.

Montana Renaissance Festival, founded in 2012, is the longest running Renaissance Festival in the region!

Our first year at our new location was a resounding success, and, as always, much thanks to all of our wondrous patrons!
Tis now time to prepare for the 2023 season, more grand and glorious than ever!
King Jayme and Queen Abbey promise to bring all of your favorite characters, combatants, and period demonstrators as well as a variety of the finest foods and libations in the Kingdom back to the foothills of the snowcapped Beartooth Mountains, in the beautiful shire of Red Lodge.
So – Attend thee hence and follow this site throughout the year to stay abridge of all the upcoming Shenanigans!

Huzzah!
Red Lodge Rodeo Grounds
Rockin' Roberts

Rockin' Roberts

ROCKIN' ROBERTS 2023!!!

FREE! FREE! FREE!
Family-Friendly Activities & Entertainment, 40+ Art & Craft Vendors, Music, & Street Dance! Vendor Information - linda@RobertsCulturalCouncil....more

Add to Calendar 6/3/2023 6/3/2023 America/Denver Rockin' Roberts ROCKIN' ROBERTS 2023!!!

FREE! FREE! FREE!
Family-Friendly Activities & Entertainment, 40+ Art & Craft Vendors, Music, & Street Dance! Vendor Information - linda@RobertsCulturalCouncil.org
Along 1st Street
Red Lodge Music Festival

Red Lodge Music Festival

Music in the Mountains!

RLMF's Mission: We inspire in our students a love of classical and jazz music, enhance their performance skills and enrich Montana with professional ensemble concer...more

Add to Calendar 6/3/2023 6/11/2023 America/Denver Red Lodge Music Festival Music in the Mountains!

RLMF's Mission: We inspire in our students a love of classical and jazz music, enhance their performance skills and enrich Montana with professional ensemble concerts.
The festival occurs in early June, inviting professional musicians and teachers from all over the US and Canada to work with our students and perform in five faculty concerts.
Portions of these concerts can often be heard on American Public Media's Performance Today.
Red Lodge Civic Center
Art in the Beartooths

Art in the Beartooths

We are celebrating 50 years of excellence for the Carbon County Arts Guild & Depot Gallery and Art in the Beartooths. This year the Art in the Beartooths fundraising event will feature a Silent Auctio...more

Add to Calendar 6/9/2023 7/10/2023 America/Denver Art in the Beartooths We are celebrating 50 years of excellence for the Carbon County Arts Guild & Depot Gallery and Art in the Beartooths. This year the Art in the Beartooths fundraising event will feature a Silent Auction Art Exhibition in the Depot Gallery as well as a Quick Finish and Live Auction event!

Dates to Save
June 9 - Chamber After Hours and Carbon County Arts Guild MEMBERS Preview of Art in the Beartooths silent auction art exhibition and online bidding opens at 7 p.m.

June 10 through July 10 - Art in the Beartooths silent auction exhibition open to the public with all bidding online through Handbid auction platform

July 8 - Celebrate 50 Years of Art in the Beartooths at the Quick Finish and Live Auction (tickets event) with 20 artists at the Red Lodge Mountain Gold Course

July 10 - Silent auction art exhibition ends and online bidding closes at 8 p.m.

SILVER LEVEL SPONSORS: Bank of Red Lodge, Dale and Jennifer Haarr / D.A. Davidson & Co., Paul Henry, and Barbara Ostrum BRONZE LEVEL SPONSORS: Baldwin's Landscaping, Cafe Regis, HUB International, Cynthia Marble, and Diane Zook
Carbon County Arts Guild and Depot Gallery
 Farmers' Market

Farmers' Market

The Red Lodge Farmer's Market supports a local food economy by creating a marketplace where local producers and artisans can sell their products for the benefit of the community. The Market is a partn...more

Add to Calendar 6/11/2023 9/30/2023 America/Denver Farmers' Market The Red Lodge Farmer's Market supports a local food economy by creating a marketplace where local producers and artisans can sell their products for the benefit of the community. The Market is a partner of the Red Lodge Area Community Foundation. Lions Park
24 Hours of Elk Basin

24 Hours of Elk Basin

While the snow is still hanging out on trails up high, grab your bike, running shoes, camping gear and come get dusty at 24 Hours of Elks Basin!
Why go to Moab when you can go down the road to B...more

Add to Calendar 6/17/2023 6/18/2023 America/Denver 24 Hours of Elk Basin While the snow is still hanging out on trails up high, grab your bike, running shoes, camping gear and come get dusty at 24 Hours of Elks Basin!
Why go to Moab when you can go down the road to Belfry with your friends and family for the desert in the backyard.
Elk Basin
Red Lodge Songwriter Festival

Red Lodge Songwriter Festival

The Red Lodge Songwriter Festival brings hit Nashville Songwriters and the best songwriters from Montana to perform and network with each other in the mountain community of Red Lodge.

For thr...more

Add to Calendar 6/22/2023 6/24/2023 America/Denver Red Lodge Songwriter Festival The Red Lodge Songwriter Festival brings hit Nashville Songwriters and the best songwriters from Montana to perform and network with each other in the mountain community of Red Lodge.

For three days the streets, bars, cafes and parks of Red Lodge become a gathering place for songwriters from Montana, Nashville and around the country.

This is the place that displays songwriting at its highest level in the amazing setting of Red Lodge, Montana. Park benches, bar stools, hotel lobbies and parks become picking sessions.
Downtown Red Lodge
PRCA Xtreme Bulls

PRCA Xtreme Bulls

ONE NIGHT ONLY! The Red Lodge Home of Champions Rodeo invites you to watch the PRCA’s top 40 bullriders matched against the PRCA’s best bucking bulls. ...more

Add to Calendar 7/1/2023 7/1/2023 America/Denver PRCA Xtreme Bulls ONE NIGHT ONLY! The Red Lodge Home of Champions Rodeo invites you to watch the PRCA’s top 40 bullriders matched against the PRCA’s best bucking bulls. Red Lodge Rodeo Grounds
Home of Champions Rodeo

Home of Champions Rodeo

Join us for the 93rd Home of Champions Rodeo featuring some of professional rodeo's top cowboys and cowgirls. 93 Years of Ropin' and Ridin'.

Tickets available at www.redlodgerodeo.com...more

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Add to Calendar 7/2/2023 7/4/2023 America/Denver Home of Champions Rodeo Join us for the 93rd Home of Champions Rodeo featuring some of professional rodeo's top cowboys and cowgirls. 93 Years of Ropin' and Ridin'.

Tickets available at www.redlodgerodeo.com
Home of Champions Rodeo Grounds
Red Lodge 2nd, 3rd and 4th of July Parades

Red Lodge 2nd, 3rd and 4th of July Parades

It’s time to plan for your July 4th events.

Parade registration will begin at 10 am, each of the three days, at the Civic Center parking lot, which will be closed to public parking. The Pa...more

Add to Calendar 7/2/2023 7/4/2023 America/Denver Red Lodge 2nd, 3rd and 4th of July Parades It’s time to plan for your July 4th events.

Parade registration will begin at 10 am, each of the three days, at the Civic Center parking lot, which will be closed to public parking. The Parade line up will also be at the Parking lot , entries will then be directed to Broadway and 16th Street and at 12 noon will head North on Broadway to 5th street.

Thanks to the Home of Champions Rodeo, there is still no fee for entering the Parades!

Please direct questions Katie Callahan, Parade Director at 406-425-1063 or callahankj@msn.com for more information.
Downtown Red Lodge
4th of July Fireworks Show

4th of July Fireworks Show

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Add to Calendar 7/4/2023 3:14:10 AM 7/4/2023 America/Denver 4th of July Fireworks Show The fireworks are shot off on the East Bench and can be seen all over town
55th Annual Beartooth Run

55th Annual Beartooth Run

When & Where
8:00am Saturday, July 8, 2023
Gardner Lake Parking Lot on the Beartooth Pass
Friday Packet Pickup 5-7:30 at Red Lodge Ales
What
A race so scenic you’ll ...more

Add to Calendar 7/8/2023 7/8/2023 America/Denver 55th Annual Beartooth Run When & Where
8:00am Saturday, July 8, 2023
Gardner Lake Parking Lot on the Beartooth Pass
Friday Packet Pickup 5-7:30 at Red Lodge Ales
What
A race so scenic you’ll forget you’re running above 10,000ft.
A double out and back race with a 5k, 10k, and new this year HALF MARATHON! The course is all pavement on a road that is open to traffic.

Cost
$35 until May 28
$40 until July 3
$50 until July 7
$15 for kids 15 and under

Who:
All ages and abilities are welcome. Since the road is open to traffic, strollers and dogs are not welcome on the course but can be there to greet you at the finish line! Not a runner? Walkers can join in on the fun of the 5k!
29th Annual Beartooth Rally

29th Annual Beartooth Rally

Plan on the 29th Annual Beartooth Motorcycle Rally being better than ever! As always this weekend promised lots of rides, food and fun and in the evening you can dance under the stars!!

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Add to Calendar 7/13/2023 7/16/2023 America/Denver 29th Annual Beartooth Rally Plan on the 29th Annual Beartooth Motorcycle Rally being better than ever! As always this weekend promised lots of rides, food and fun and in the evening you can dance under the stars!!

Don't forget to stop by BONEDADDY's to pick up your official rally shirt and check out all the cool clothes and accessories.

The whole town opens its arms for this annual event.

Camping opens July 11th - Please contact Bone Daddy's for more detailed information...406-425-3451
Bone Daddy's Custom Cycle
Red Lodge Car and Show and Cruisen Drag Races

Red Lodge Car and Show and Cruisen Drag Races

Red Lodge's premiere summer car show! Ogle over your favorite classic cars as you share your favorite "auto" biography stories!

More details coming soon. We appreciate your support ...more

Add to Calendar 7/21/2023 7/23/2023 America/Denver Red Lodge Car and Show and Cruisen Drag Races Red Lodge's premiere summer car show! Ogle over your favorite classic cars as you share your favorite "auto" biography stories!

More details coming soon. We appreciate your support and look forward to seeing you!
Red Lodge
Prospectors 50k & 30k in Cooke City

Prospectors 50k & 30k in Cooke City

All it took was one test run to know this was DEFINITELY the spot for our first 50k!

You’ll have to remind yourself to watch your step becusase you’ll be too mesmorized by the scenery. A race ...more

Add to Calendar 8/12/2023 8/13/2023 America/Denver Prospectors 50k & 30k in Cooke City All it took was one test run to know this was DEFINITELY the spot for our first 50k!

You’ll have to remind yourself to watch your step becusase you’ll be too mesmorized by the scenery. A race as rugged as the prospectors who explored the area in the 1800s.
The Nitty Gritty Off Road Race

The Nitty Gritty Off Road Race

A cult classic. Dogs, beer, and a patio scene that can’t be beat. Grab your friends and take on a marathon relay or go it solo for 26.2, 13.1 or 4.31.

This race features access roads, ...more

Add to Calendar 8/19/2023 8/19/2023 America/Denver The Nitty Gritty Off Road Race A cult classic. Dogs, beer, and a patio scene that can’t be beat. Grab your friends and take on a marathon relay or go it solo for 26.2, 13.1 or 4.31.

This race features access roads, single track, and a health dose of bushwhacking on a looped course at Red Lodge Mountain. Hikers welcome in the 4.31 mile Hot Lap.
Red Lodge Mountain Resort
Big Sky Gravel

Big Sky Gravel

Event site, start/finish, camp and accommodations in Red Lodge, Montana at Coal Miners Park.

Coal Miners park offers hiking & biking trails, river access for fishing, disc golf an...more

Add to Calendar 8/25/2023 8/26/2023 America/Denver Big Sky Gravel Event site, start/finish, camp and accommodations in Red Lodge, Montana at Coal Miners Park.

Coal Miners park offers hiking & biking trails, river access for fishing, disc golf and is adjacent to the Yellowstone Wildlife Sanctuary. Plenty of to do off the bike and just a few blocks from downtown Red Lodge.

Come to ride some amazing gravel in the foothills of the Beartooth Mountains and stay to play! Participants will be able to take advantage of discounted and free opportunities for joining in on the fun! Family friendly and Coal Miners park welcomes pets too. Just bring leashes to keep control and doggie bags to clean up after them
Fun Run for Charities

Fun Run for Charities

20th Annual Red Lodge Fun Run
LOCATION: Historic Downtown Red Lodge, Lion’s Park

WHO: All ages are invited to participate and dogs on 6-foot leashes are welcome.

PRIZES:.PR...more

Add to Calendar 9/2/2023 9/2/2023 America/Denver Fun Run for Charities 20th Annual Red Lodge Fun Run
LOCATION: Historic Downtown Red Lodge, Lion’s Park

WHO: All ages are invited to participate and dogs on 6-foot leashes are welcome.

PRIZES:.PRIZES: Prizes are given out to the top winners in each age and gender category. 5K and 10K races are timed and qualify for prizes. We will have prizes for “Best Individual Costume”, “Best Group Costume” and “Best Dog Costume”

T-SHIRT PICKUP: Pickup dates will be: Sept. 1st and 2nd, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Red Lodge Area Community Foundation, located at 122 S Hauser Ave. Red Lodge, MT. Shirts will also be available for pickup the morning of the race, Sept. 3rd, from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m.
Labor Day Arts Fair

Labor Day Arts Fair

Dozens of fine arts and crafts vendors will be set up in Lions Park.

At the Gazebo: 9-11 pottery demonstration by Marcia Selsor
11:15 Zumba with...more

Add to Calendar 9/4/2023 9/4/2023 America/Denver Labor Day Arts Fair Dozens of fine arts and crafts vendors will be set up in Lions Park.

At the Gazebo: 9-11 pottery demonstration by Marcia Selsor
11:15 Zumba with Samantha Thomas
12-1 music by Charlie Brandine
1-2 music by Luke Keyser
2-4 painting demonstration by Janice Polzin

Concessions will include Kettle corn, chocolates, ice cream, crepes and barbeque. FREE. FUN.
Lion's Club Park and Depot Gallery
Oktoberfest

Oktoberfest

Get your dirndls and lederhosen ready, Red Lodge Oktoberfest has returned! Join us for our 25th annual celebration—German food and beer, vendors and games—all ages welcome!

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Add to Calendar 9/9/2023 9/9/2023 America/Denver Oktoberfest Get your dirndls and lederhosen ready, Red Lodge Oktoberfest has returned! Join us for our 25th annual celebration—German food and beer, vendors and games—all ages welcome!

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM: Alte Kameraden: Live German Band
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM: Oktoberfest Team Games
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM: John Roberts y Pan Blanco: Live Music
Red Lodge Ales
Whistle Pig Adventure Race

Whistle Pig Adventure Race

Montana's Only Adventure Race
Come join us in Red Lodge, MT for the only Adventure Race in the state. Bike, Hike, Run, Climb, and Navigate as much as you can in 6 hours.

The Whistle ...more

Add to Calendar 9/9/2023 9/9/2023 America/Denver Whistle Pig Adventure Race Montana's Only Adventure Race
Come join us in Red Lodge, MT for the only Adventure Race in the state. Bike, Hike, Run, Climb, and Navigate as much as you can in 6 hours.

The Whistle Pig is part of the Rocky Mountain Adventure Race Series.
Registration is currently closed, but will open April 1st.
After the Whistle Pig, make sure to stick around for Oktoberfest at Red Lodge Ales.
Family Fun, Dancing, Oktoberfest Olympics, Music and of course, Beer!
Red Lodge Event's Turkey Trot

Red Lodge Event's Turkey Trot

Your favorite holiday event in Red Lodge is back again. A free, family and dog friendly run/walk at the Rodeo Grounds in Red Lodge. The course is a 3-mile, double out and back which makes it perfect f...more

Add to Calendar 11/23/2023 11/23/2023 America/Denver Red Lodge Event's Turkey Trot Your favorite holiday event in Red Lodge is back again. A free, family and dog friendly run/walk at the Rodeo Grounds in Red Lodge. The course is a 3-mile, double out and back which makes it perfect for the 1/2 trot option of 1.5 miles as well. Even though there is no cost to participate, we ask that all participants sign up online (or in person on event day) to ensure they are covered under our insurance and we get an accurate count of participants.

Well behaved dogs welcomed on a leash, please bring poop bags! We will have a dog handler volunteer outside of the building to hold your dog while you register or grab post-event snacks as dogs are not allowed inside.

Strollers are welcome, please check the weather prior to the event to ensure your stroller tires are adequate!

We will do our best with what Mother Nature delivers so plan on warm weather, cold weather, or who knows what kind of weather!

All donations will go to BareTooth Cupboards. At this time, BareTooth Cupboards is not able to accept in-kind donations. While the event is free, we ask that all participants consider making a donation to BareTooth Cupboards. You can do this buy donating when you register, or bringing a cash or check donation -all amounts are welcome and no gift is too small.
Carbon County 4H Building
Christmas Stroll in Red Lodge

Christmas Stroll in Red Lodge

If you have never been here for The Red Lodge Annual Christmas Stroll, your holiday season is missing some of its magic. For two evenings, our downtown shops open their doors late and the entire town...more

Add to Calendar 12/1/2023 12/2/2023 America/Denver Christmas Stroll in Red Lodge If you have never been here for The Red Lodge Annual Christmas Stroll, your holiday season is missing some of its magic. For two evenings, our downtown shops open their doors late and the entire town turns out for the kind of holiday cheer and goodwill that keeps the hearth fires burning til spring. So bundle up the kids and bring your holiday shopping list. It is a perfect recipe for enjoying the holiday season.

FRIDAY

3:00 pm: Childrens Christmas Story Time at Beartooth Books
4:00 pm: Move all cars off Broadway from 8th to 14th St.
5:30 pm: Community Lantern Walk down Broadway.
6:00 pm: The Blade Parade starts rolling, plowing and shoveling its way from the library towards the south. Prizes are awarded to decorated vehicles/persons equipped with snow removing blades.
6:00 - 8:00 pm: Alte Kameraden Band playing at the Carbon County Steakhouse.
6:00 - 7:30 pm: Red Lodge dancers perform in windows of Red Lodge Drug.
6:30 - 8:30 pm: Horse Drawn Wagon Rides
6:30 - 8:30 pm: Santa will be at the Beartooth Elks (114 N. Broadway) to welcome children and hear their wish lists.
7:00 pm: Absaroka Mountain Thunder - Cloggers performing near Flash's.
8:00 pm: Red Lodge Messiah Ringers inside Red Lodge School of Dance

SATURDAY

2:00 - 4:00 pm: Open Studio at the Roosevelt Center
3:00 pm: Childrens Christmas Story Time at Beartooth Books
4:00 pm: Move all cars off Broadway from 8th to 14th St.
5:00 pm: Christmas Stroll Begins
6:00 pm: The Blade Parade starts rolling, plowing and shoveling its way from the library towards the south. Prizes are awarded to decorated vehicles/persons equipped with snow removing blades.
6:00 pm: The evening begins with Santa welcoming everyone as he makes his way downtown in the horse drawn wagon
6:00 pm: Singing group performing The Night Before Christmas at Beartooth Books.
6:30 - 8:30 pm: Horse Drawn Wagon Rides
6:30 - 8:30 pm: Santa will be at the Beartooth Elks (114 N. Broadway) to welcome children and hear their wish lists.
6:30 pm: Red Lodge Dancers at Red Lodge School of Dance.
7:30 pm: Red Lodge Messiah Ringers at The Hemingway Room inside The Pollard Hotel.
Downtown Red Lodge
Christmas Stroll Blade Parade

Christmas Stroll Blade Parade

The Christmas Stroll starts at 5pm and then at 6pm both Friday and Saturday evening the Blade Parade rolls down Broadway starting at 8th street and continuing to 14th. (who knew there were so many way...more

Add to Calendar 12/1/2023 12/2/2023 America/Denver Christmas Stroll Blade Parade The Christmas Stroll starts at 5pm and then at 6pm both Friday and Saturday evening the Blade Parade rolls down Broadway starting at 8th street and continuing to 14th. (who knew there were so many ways to decorate a snowplow?)

If you want to be in the parade there is no pre-registration required -- just show up by the library at 5:15 -- anything that pushes snow is welcome!! Be there with your plow, snowblower, shovel, tractor, St. Bernard, or whatever you have.

All are invited to participate. The only criteria is that you must push snow. Feel free to use your imagination!

Call Jeri Banning at 406-664-3147 with any question.
Downtown Red Lodge