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
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Sunday, Oct 8th

Sorry, there are no special events schduled for this day.

Monday, Oct 9th

Sorry, there are no special events schduled for this day.

Tuesday, Oct 10th
The Pollard Hotel Celebration 130 Years

The Pollard Hotel Celebration 130 Years

Join us in commemorating a remarkable milestone as The Pollard Hotel, a cherished icon since its establishment in 1893, marks an astounding 130 years of captivating history in the heart of Red Lodge, ...more

Add to Calendar 10/6/2023 10/7/2023 America/Denver The Pollard Hotel Celebration 130 Years Join us in commemorating a remarkable milestone as The Pollard Hotel, a cherished icon since its establishment in 1893, marks an astounding 130 years of captivating history in the heart of Red Lodge, MT.

Help us celebrate this monumental event on October 6th and 7th.

Friday we will host an open house from 1-3pm to show off the newly renovated rooms, then followed by a historic presentation of the hotel from 3-4pm.

Saturday we hope you stroll downtown Red Lodge and take in all it's heritage along with Yellowstone Town Tours offered from 12-3pm. In the evening, put your dancing shoes one for some live music in The Hemingway Room from 5-8pm.
The Pollard Hotel - Hemmingway Room
Trick or Treat for Tots on Halloween Day

Trick or Treat for Tots on Halloween Day

A community event sponsored by the Red Lodge Rotary Club.

There is a lot going on around town. Where are you going to haunt?

Kids:
Downtown Trick or Treat for Tots 3-5 p.m.Look fo...more

Add to Calendar 10/31/2023 10/31/2023 America/Denver Trick or Treat for Tots on Halloween Day A community event sponsored by the Red Lodge Rotary Club.

There is a lot going on around town. Where are you going to haunt?

Kids:
Downtown Trick or Treat for Tots 3-5 p.m.Look for the flyers in business windows for participating business.
Downtown Red Lodge
Elks National Hoop Shoot Free Throw Contest

Elks National Hoop Shoot Free Throw Contest

Elks Hoop Shoot program sponsored by Beartooth Elks #534
The Elks Hoop Shoot is a national free throw contest that has been developing gritty kids for 50 years

Youths 8 - 13 advance ...more

Add to Calendar 11/5/2023 11/5/2023 America/Denver Elks National Hoop Shoot Free Throw Contest Elks Hoop Shoot program sponsored by Beartooth Elks #534
The Elks Hoop Shoot is a national free throw contest that has been developing gritty kids for 50 years

Youths 8 - 13 advance through local school contests to the Lodge contest in Red Lodge, winners move on to the district, then the state, then the region, and then to the National Finals in Chicago.

6 National Champions will have their names and photos displayed at the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield, MA

Includes schools in Absarokee, Belfry, Bridger, Columbus, Fromberg, Joliet, Luther, Roberts, Red Lodge.

Beartooth Elks Hoop Shoot Director is Becky Crocket
Veterans Memorial Civic Center
Ski and Gear Swap

Ski and Gear Swap

Winter is coming and maybe you have some great ski gear to sell or need gear? Good condition gear encouraged (summer and winter) Youth ski rentals too! ...more

Add to Calendar 11/18/2023 11/18/2023 America/Denver Ski and Gear Swap Winter is coming and maybe you have some great ski gear to sell or need gear? Good condition gear encouraged (summer and winter) Youth ski rentals too! Civic Center
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
Opening Day at Red Lodge Mountain

Opening Day at Red Lodge Mountain

We’re excited to open for skiing and snowboarding on Friday, November 24, 2023.

The mountain will again open on the day after Thanksgiving, and remain open through the second Sunday in April. ...more

Add to Calendar 11/24/2023 11/24/2023 America/Denver Opening Day at Red Lodge Mountain We’re excited to open for skiing and snowboarding on Friday, November 24, 2023.

The mountain will again open on the day after Thanksgiving, and remain open through the second Sunday in April.
Join us for the holidays! We’ll have normal operating hours on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Years.
Red Lodge Mountain
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