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An American West Tradition

An American West Tradition

The spirit of the American West comes to life at a Montana rodeo. All summer long, Montana’s towns host a variety of rodeos, from ranch rodeos celebrating the hard work of local cowboys and cowgirls to action-packed professional rodeos that draw top competitors from around the country. Amateur rodeos also offer a glimpse into the cowboy lifestyle, with newcomers testing their mettle in the ring. Each event showcases the grit and skills of these athletes, with crowd-favorite events like bull riding, team roping and barrel racing providing plenty of thrills. Watch as riders challenge wild broncs, ropers work in perfect tandem to catch cattle and barrel racers dash around barrels in heart-stopping races against the clock. Montana rodeos are more than just a show; they’re a time-honored tradition that keeps the cowboy spirit alive and offers a great time for all. Put on your boots and enjoy a true taste of rodeo culture.

COWBOY UP

Local outfitters will have you rodeo-ready in no time. In Bozeman, stop by Boot Barn, Carter’s Boots and Repair, Head West, or Rocky Mountain Hat Company. In Livingston, check out Calamity’s Boutique or Bob’s Outdoor. And in Red Lodge, Moo Country has the perfect Western look.

Annual Rodeos:

Event City Dates
MSU Spring Rodeo Bozeman, MT April
Hell’s A-Roarin’ Horse Drive Gardiner, MT May
Sweet Grass Fest & Rodeo Big Timber, MT June
Gardiner Upper Yellowstone Roundup Gardiner, MT June
Wilsall Rodeo Wilsall, MT June
Valley View Rodeo Bozeman, MT June Through August
Wild West Yellowstone Rodeo West Yellowstone, MT June Through August
Big Sky PBR Big Sky, MT July
Livingston Roundup Rodeo Livingston, MT July
Three Forks Rodeo Three Forks, MT July
Bozeman Roundup Ranch Rodeo Bozeman, MT July
Home of Champions Rodeo Red Lodge, MT July
Livingston Classic PBR Livingston, MT July
Bozeman Stampede Rodeo Bozeman, MT August
Big Timber Weekly Pro Rodeo Big Timber, MT August - September
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