It’s time to get out and enjoy some of the best entertainment of the summer. Yes, it’s rodeo time in Montana.!
Make your plans now to attend one or more of the annual rodeos that are a cultural touchstone of the adventures that abound in the Last Best Place. Bring your family and make new friends as some of America’s finest cowgirls and cowboys compete with the talent and tenacity that are symbolic of the sport’s history.
It’s a competition of animals and athletes that can only be experienced in hometown rodeos throughout the USA and beyond. And right here in Montana, there are plenty of opportunities to watch some of the best in the business.
Top Rodeos in Montana
June 30 – July 4, 2022
Livingston, MT 59047
With a mission to host ‘the best pro rodeo in the state of Montana,’ with the best stock in the country, this three-day event over the 4th of July holiday is a must-not-miss!
July 3 – 4, 2022
Ennis, MT 59729
This Independence Day, make your way over to Ennis for two days of rodeo action and entertainment.
July 5-8, 2022
Bigfork, MT
The Bigfork Rodeo prides itself in providing a fast-paced, high-energy rodeo to please contestants and rodeo fans alike.
July 21-23, 2022
Big Sky, MT
You don’t want to miss this sanctioned PRCA event with three nights of professional Bill Riding.
July 2 – 3, 2022
Harlowton, MT
From the traditional competitions to the locally-challenged “Mutton Busting” and “Calf Dressing” contests, there’s plenty of fun for all ages.
July 15-16, 2022
Three Forks, MT
Go early for this one as the “Kids Stick Horse Derby” has been a family favorite and icon of the “Rodeo Dayz & Street Fair.”
July 28-30, 2022
Helena, MT
The first festivities at the Lewis & Clark County Fairgrounds started in 1868 and have grown to host some of Montana’s highest acclaimed events, including country superstar Dylan Scott performing on Friday night.
Northwest Montana Fair & Rodeo
August 17-21, 2022
Kalispell, MT
With 120 years of tradition, the NW Montana Fair & Rodeo comes alive each year in August, featuring three nights of PRCA Rodeo action, a great concert, exciting carnival rides, and fabulous fair food.
Central Montana Fair RAM Pro Rodeo
July 27 & 28, 2022
Lewiston, MT
Fair time is family time in Lewiston, Montana, complete with a pro rodeo, a showcase performance featuring Chancey Williams, and opening performances by the Copper Mountain Band.
August 10 – 13, 2022
Missoula, MT
Be it a ‘stay-cation’ in Missoula or a vacation to northwest Montana, you will experience everything’ rodeo’ with four days of festivities with different performances and competitions every night.
And that, my rodeo fans, is just the beginning. Whether you live in the Last Best Place or have plans to visit, you can see a complete list of rodeos here in Montana and throughout America by visiting RodeosUSA.com.
