Red Lodge Montana

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.

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Yellowstone Wildlife Sanctuary - Winter Wildlife Camp

Yellowstone Wildlife Sanctuary - Winter Wildlife Camp

Winter Camp Registration is OPEN!
Join us for Winter Wildlife Camps this February and March, every Saturday from 1:00 PM –3:30 PM.

Ages 4-12+ are invited to explore the wonders of wint...more

Add to Calendar 2/1/2025 3/31/2025 America/Denver Yellowstone Wildlife Sanctuary - Winter Wildlife Camp Winter Camp Registration is OPEN!
Join us for Winter Wildlife Camps this February and March, every Saturday from 1:00 PM –3:30 PM.

Ages 4-12+ are invited to explore the wonders of winter through hands-on activities, outdoor adventures, and exciting discoveries.

Spots are limited, so make sure you secure your campers spot today! Register at: https://zurl.co/w81Gp
Yellowstone Wildlife Sanctuary
Denim and Diamonds - Red Lodge Rodeo Association

Denim and Diamonds - Red Lodge Rodeo Association

Come celebrate 96 years of rodeo in Red Lodge by attending the Home of Champions "Denim and Diamonds" event on Saturday April 5th.

Participate in Live and Silent Auctions.
A great...more

Add to Calendar 4/5/2025 4/5/2025 America/Denver Denim and Diamonds - Red Lodge Rodeo Association Come celebrate 96 years of rodeo in Red Lodge by attending the Home of Champions "Denim and Diamonds" event on Saturday April 5th.

Participate in Live and Silent Auctions.
A great western evening of live music with The Exit 53 band. Dinner is included.

Give Heather a call for tickets and more information.
Fox Fields Event Center
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 5/10/2025 10/11/2025 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
 Opening of the Beartooth Highway

Opening of the Beartooth Highway

Beartooth Scenic ByWay opens for travel.
Travel is always weather dependent so call the Red Lodge Visitor's Center to confirm. ...more

Add to Calendar 5/23/2025 5/23/2025 America/Denver Opening of the Beartooth Highway Beartooth Scenic ByWay opens for travel.
Travel is always weather dependent so call the Red Lodge Visitor's Center to confirm.
Highway 212
Montana Renaissance Festival

Montana Renaissance Festival

Tis now time to prepare for the 2025 season, more grand and glorious than ever!

Kenneth the Humble promises to bring all of your favorite characters, combatants, and period demonstrators as...more

Add to Calendar 6/7/2025 6/8/2025 America/Denver Montana Renaissance Festival Tis now time to prepare for the 2025 season, more grand and glorious than ever!

Kenneth the Humble promises 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
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 Belfr...more

Add to Calendar 6/14/2025 6/15/2025 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 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 6/14/2025 6/22/2025 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 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
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 6/19/2025 6/21/2025 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 7/1/2025 7/1/2025 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

Tickets
Add to Calendar 7/2/2025 7/4/2025 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 7/2/2025 7/4/2025 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 7/4/2025 3:14:10 AM 7/4/2025 America/Denver 4th of July Fireworks Show The fireworks are shot off on the East Bench and can be seen all over town
Art in the Beartooths

Art in the Beartooths

We are celebrating 52 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 7/12/2025 7/12/2025 America/Denver Art in the Beartooths We are celebrating 52 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 Draw and Live Auction event!

more details coming soon!
Carbon County Arts Guild and Depot Gallery
56th Annual Beartooth Run

56th Annual Beartooth Run

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 ...more

Add to Calendar 7/12/2025 7/12/2025 America/Denver 56th Annual Beartooth Run 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. No dogs, strollers or headphones allowed on course.

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 but due to safety and respect for volunteers, walkers are not allowed in the 10k or Half Marathon.
Beartooth Highway - US 212
31st Annual Beartooth Rally

31st Annual Beartooth Rally

Plan on the 31stAnnual 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 f...more

Add to Calendar 7/17/2025 7/20/2025 America/Denver 31st Annual Beartooth Rally Plan on the 31stAnnual 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 14th - Please contact Bone Daddy's for more detailed information...406-425-3451
Bone Daddy's Custom Cycle
Red Lodge Car Show

Red Lodge Car Show

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

Friday:
Registration is 4:30 to 7:00pm
Live Music from 5...more

Add to Calendar 7/25/2025 7/26/2025 America/Denver Red Lodge Car Show Red Lodge's premiere summer car show! Ogle over your favorite classic cars as you share your favorite "auto" biography stories!

Friday:
Registration is 4:30 to 7:00pm
Live Music from 5:00 to 8:00pm.
Main Street Parade starts at 6:00.

Saturday:
Parking begins at 7:00am on Broadway.
Pancake Breakfast from 8:00 to 10:00am
Car Show 10:00am to 2:00pm. Awards at 2:00 at 10th and Broadway by Market 5555.
Poker Walk from 10 am -12:30 pm We appreciate your support and look forward to seeing you!
Red Lodge
Summer Fest at the Roosevelt Center

Summer Fest at the Roosevelt Center

The Red Lodge Area Community Foundation and Roosevelt Center present Red Lodge Summer Fest 2025. In its fourth year, Red Lodge Summer Fest will take place August 1-2, 2025.

The Last Revel &...more

Add to Calendar 8/1/2025 8/2/2025 America/Denver Summer Fest at the Roosevelt Center The Red Lodge Area Community Foundation and Roosevelt Center present Red Lodge Summer Fest 2025. In its fourth year, Red Lodge Summer Fest will take place August 1-2, 2025.

The Last Revel & Lil Smokies to Headline Red Lodge Summer Fest.

The bands and artists will be accompanied by an outdoor festival with multiple vendors including food, beverages, artists and kid’s areas.

Red Lodge Summer Fest will be held at the Roosevelt Center and adjacent property at 519 S Broadway.

We've got a fantastic lineup coming to Red Lodge this summer - The Last Revel, Lil Smokies, Sterling Drake, A Brother's Fountain, Wild Horses, Blake Brightman Band, Lena Rich and a local winner from David & Cheryl Whitcomb's Open Mic Night.

Vendor applications are being accepted online, this includes artists, food, beverage, nonprofits and local organizations.

A Local's Ticket Special is available; scan the QR code on the poster or simply visit the Roosevelt Center and take in the new art exhibits!

Please email or call for more information or check back to our website at redlodgesummerfest.com.
Roosevelt Center
Beartooth Rendezvous BMW Motorcycle Rally

Beartooth Rendezvous BMW Motorcycle Rally

27th Annual Beartooth Rendezvous BMW Motorcycle Rally held at the Lions Camp south of Red Lodge off U.S. Highway 212 (the Beartooth Highway)

The Beartooth Beemers Welcome All Motorcyclists. Joi...more

Add to Calendar 8/14/2025 8/16/2025 America/Denver Beartooth Rendezvous BMW Motorcycle Rally 27th Annual Beartooth Rendezvous BMW Motorcycle Rally held at the Lions Camp south of Red Lodge off U.S. Highway 212 (the Beartooth Highway)

The Beartooth Beemers Welcome All Motorcyclists. Join us in riding the last best place.
Lions Beartooth Mountain Youth Camp (10 miles south of Red Lodge)
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, si...more

Add to Calendar 8/17/2025 8/17/2025 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 Bike Tour

Big Sky Gravel Bike Tour

Come to ride some amazing gravel in the foothills of the Beartooth Mountains and stay to play! Family friendly and our new downtown location provides a great space for everyone.
100, 50...more

Add to Calendar 8/24/2025 8/24/2025 America/Denver Big Sky Gravel Bike Tour Come to ride some amazing gravel in the foothills of the Beartooth Mountains and stay to play! Family friendly and our new downtown location provides a great space for everyone.
100, 50 and 22 Mile Distances
Fun Run for Charities

Fun Run for Charities

The best community fundraising event of the year benefiting 65 + charities in Carbon County, Montana.

Whether you plan to walk the 2 mile, run a 5K or 10K route, or just enjoy the fabulous co...more

Add to Calendar 8/30/2025 8/30/2025 America/Denver Fun Run for Charities The best community fundraising event of the year benefiting 65 + charities in Carbon County, Montana.

Whether you plan to walk the 2 mile, run a 5K or 10K route, or just enjoy the fabulous community vibe on the lawn, join us to celebrate the 21st Annual! Charity info booths, food, music, face painting and more will be found following the Fun Run.

The Fun Run is free but donations are encouraged. Free T-shirts to Fun Run registrants while supply lasts.

Make it a holiday weekend for the whole family as you explore all the Red Lodge area has to offer in cozy accommodations, fabulous restaurants, boutique shopping, scenic drives, hiking trails for any level and of course the Labor Day Arts Fair in the Park on Monday.

Red Lodge Events - BACKROADS HALF & 10K

Red Lodge Events - BACKROADS HALF & 10K

BACKROADS HALF & 10K

The main roads may be efficient but the back roads sure are beautiful. Take in the views of the Beartooth's as you cruise on rolling rural roads. This fall Half and ...more

Add to Calendar 10/5/2025 10/5/2025 America/Denver Red Lodge Events - BACKROADS HALF & 10K BACKROADS HALF & 10K

The main roads may be efficient but the back roads sure are beautiful. Take in the views of the Beartooth's as you cruise on rolling rural roads. This fall Half and 10k is a great way to wrap up your summer running season. We know it's cross country season so this race on is on Sunday so you can watch your kids run on Saturday and then show them what you've got on Sunday!

This is a race for everyone. Walkers and strollers are welcome in the 10k (there is one short bumpy uphill the stroller has to navigate).
Red Lodge Event's Turkey Trot

Red Lodge Event's Turkey Trot

Get Registered
When & Where
10:00am Parking and Day Of Registration at 9:00am
Red Lodge Rodeo Grounds

What
A snow or shine Red Lodge Thanksgiving traditi...more

Add to Calendar 11/27/2025 11/27/2025 America/Denver Red Lodge Event's Turkey Trot Get Registered
When & Where
10:00am Parking and Day Of Registration at 9:00am
Red Lodge Rodeo Grounds

What
A snow or shine Red Lodge Thanksgiving tradition! A free 1.5 mile and 3 mile un-timed run/walk to get your bodies moving while the bird cooks! The course is a double out and back all on pavement with one small section of packed gravel. Peel off halfway as you pass the starting line for the 1.5 mile or continue on to complete the 3 mile course.

Cost
This event it TOALLY FREE! You must still register in advance or the morning of. By keeping the event free we hope to encourage donations to our friends at BareTooth Cupboards. At this time we are only accepting monetary donations on their behalf. No donation amount is too small.

Who
All ages and abilities are welcome. This event is very family-friendly. Leashed four-legged friends can join in on the fun as well! Strollers and strider bikes welcome. Get one more use out of your Halloween costume because we love to see folks dressed up!
Red Lodge Rodeo Grounds
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 12/5/2025 12/6/2025 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
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 12/5/2025 12/6/2025 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 pm: During the parade, Santa welcomes everyone as he makes his way downtown in the horse drawn wagon
6:00 - 8:00 pm: Alte Kameraden Band playing at the Carbon County Steakhouse.
6:00 - 7:30 pm: Red Lodge dancers pose 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.
6:30 pm: Absaroka Mountain Thunder - Cloggers performing on the corner of 11th and Broadway.
7:00 pm: Messiah Chimes at The Pollard Hemingway Room
9:00 pm: Street opens back up to traffic

SATURDAY

3:00 pm: Children's 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
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 pm: During the parade, Santa welcomes everyone as he makes his way downtown in the horse drawn wagon
6:15 pm: Red Lodge Dancers at the Red Lodge School of Dance.
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: Red Lodge Dancers at Red Lodge School of Dance.
7:00 pm: Messiah Chimes at The Pollard Hemingway Room
9:00 pm: Street opens back up to traffic
Downtown Red Lodge