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July 1-3, 2010 / July 8-10, 2010 / July 15-17, 2010 / July 22-24, 2010 / July 29-31, 2010:
Wild West Rodeo
Born in the past to ease the cowboys’ boredom, today’s rodeos are pure excitement! Bareback Riding, Team Roping, Saddle Bronc Riding, Breakaway Roping and Bull Riding are just some of the scheduled events. Performances are at 8:00 pm each night and will be held at the Rodeo arena just 4 miles west of town. Join the fun! Contact: (406) 560-6913 or www.yellowstonerodeo.com July 4, 2010:
Celebrating America
Our Fourth of July celebration this year includes some "down home" fun - outdoor barbeque benefit for the fire department, parade, music and fireworks (conditions permitting). Parade line up at 5:00 and parade starts at 5:30-6:00. Fireworks start at 10:00 pm. July 4, 2010:
Music in the Park
Bring your blankets, lawn chairs, picnics (although the Fire Department will be cookin' up their barbeque benefit) and the kids. Enjoy a casual evening of live music in the great outdoors! This summer's first evening of Music in the Park will feature Lubriphonic. Free of charge and begins in the Town Park immediately following the parade. July 4, 2010:
Big Brothers & Big Sisters Rummage Sale
This annual event to benefit the Big Brothers & Big Sisters of West Yellowstone will be held in the Town Park from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Contact: Alicia Downs (406) 646-1015 to donate. July 4, 2010:
More Celebrating America
Motorcycle Poker Run and Outdoor BBQ Community Benefit Sponsored by the Hebgen Basin Volunteer Fire Department. Enjoy an outdoor BBQ of hamburgers, hotdog's, chili and chips for a donation in the Chamber of Commerce Parking lot from 11:00 am - 2:00 pm; join in the fun of the 3rd annual motorcycle poker run; and then feast at the pig roast in Pioneer Park. All proceeds raised from these events will go toward supporting various community needs. Contact: Scott (406) 640-2792 or visit www.westyellowstonefire.com July 7/14, 2010:
Turn off the Lights!
Guided Night Walk and Talk—Building Destruction. Visit Gallatin National Forest Guide Jeff Bowen’s discussion of the impact of light pollution on your National Forest including a focus on the night of the August 17, 1959 Earthquake and its effects on the Madison River Canyon. Availability is on Wednesday night. Time: 10:00 PM. Contact (406) 682-7620 July 7, 2010 / July 14, 2010 / July 21, 2010:
Who's Eating the Trees?
Environmental Education – Beaver Creek Campground Loop C--Identification and Treatment of Forest, Trees, Disease and Pests. Join Forest Service Guide Libby Young with activities enjoyable for both big and little children. Time: 1:00 PM. Contact: (406) 682-7620 July 9-11, 2010:
Arts and Crafts Fair - Island Park Library Friends
The Island Park Library Friends, 9th annual Arts and Crafts Fair is Friday 12-7pm, Saturday 10am to 6pm, and Sunday 10am to 4pm. During this three-day event, artists and crafter's offer a variety of unique handmade items, including wood carvings, metal work, photography, jewelry, Indian art work, quilts and wildlife cabin decor items. Contact Phyllis King (208) 558-0166 or Drew Menkhaus (208) 317-1577 July 11, 2010:
What kind of Rock is this?
Earthquake Lake area—Meet Gallatin National Forest Aide Ashley Fox for a special presentation and discussion of the geology of the Madison River Canyon. Ashley will focus on the 1959 Earthquake and its results in the surrounding area. Questions, discussions and observations are encouraged. Time: 1:00 PM. Contact (406) 682-7620 July 11, 2010 / July 18, 2010:
FREE Fly Casting Clinic
Seminars and Presentations by Bob Jacklin every Sunday, during the summer, Bob will conduct a free fly-casting clinic in West Yellowstone. Meet at Jacklin's Fly shop at 7:30PM. Fly rod outfits are available free of charge. If you'd like some help with your casting or would like to start learning, this is a great place to start. Bob also is available during the latter part of the year for other appearances. Contact: Bob Jacklin (406) 64-67336 July 17, 2010 / July 24, 2010 / July 31, 2010:
The 1959 Earthquake and the Human Factor Refuge Point
Come join Gallatin National Forest Guide and Madison River Canyon Earthquake Survivor John Owen. Come with John and revisit the high ground where 250 Earthquake survivors sought safety on the night of August 17, 1959. Programs at 11:00 am and 3:00 pm. Contact: (406) 682-7620 July 18, 2010:
The Wonders of Nature
Cabin Creek Campground Trailhead—Enjoy a three hour hike on the Cabin Creek Trail with Forest Service Ranger Dale Butler exploring the wonders of nature and geologic features viewed from this beautiful trail. Difficulty level: easy to moderate. Time: 1:00 to 4:00 pm Contact (406) 646-7620 July 24, 2010:
Music in the Park
Bring your blankets, lawn chairs, picnics and the kids. Enjoy a casual evening of live music in the great outdoors! This evening of Music in the Park will feature Kostas & Friends. A Montana based singer-songwriter Kostas brings a love of music from his native country of Greece. Free of charge. Contact: Don Perry Black Mountain Productions July 24, 2010:
Yellowstone Historic Center Heritage Celebration
Join the Yellowstone Historic Center for our 9th annual Heritage Celebration at the historic Union Pacific Dining Lodge. Enjoy dinner, a live and silent auction, and music by cowboy entertainers Larry Gibson and John Westbrook. This year's theme is honoring the 75th anniversary of air service into West Yellowstone. 1930's travel attire is encouraged. Contact: 406.646.7461 or visit www.yellowstonehistoriccenter.org July 2010:
Junior Smokejumper Program
Meet a real smokejumper, learn about smokejumping, and become an official Junior Smokejumper with hands-on activities covering fire suppression, fire training, fire tools, parachute techniques, and plant identification. This free program is open to children ages 6-12 Monday-Saturday. Located on Dunraven Street, sign up begins at 8:30 a.m., program starts at 9:00 a.m. Contact: (406) 646-7209 August 5-7, 2010 / August 12-14, 2010 / August 19-21 / August 26-28, 2010:
Wild West Rodeo
Born in the past to ease the cowboys’ boredom, today’s rodeos are pure excitement! Bareback Riding, Team Roping, Saddle Bronc Riding, Breakaway Roping and Bull Riding are just some of the scheduled events. Performances are at 8:00 pm each night and will be held at the Rodeo arena just 4 miles west of town. Join the fun! Contact: (406) 560-6913 or www.yellowstonerodeo.com August 1, 2010:
The Wonders of Nature
Cabin Creek Campground Trailhead—Enjoy a three hour hike on the Cabin Creek Trail with Forest Service Ranger Dale Butler exploring the wonders of nature and geologic features viewed from this beautiful trail. Difficulty level: easy to moderate. Time: 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Contact (406) 646-7620 August 1 - 7, 2010:
Canon Photography in the Parks Program
Join American Park Network and Canon at Yellowstone National Park to learn how to take better digital lphotographs at the FREE Photography in the Parks workshops. August 5-8, 2010:
40th Annual Yellowstone Rod Run
Street Rod Heaven. Food, frolic, parade, showin' and shinin' and cruisin'. This year's event will be bigger, longer and better than ever to celebrate 39 years of this annual gathering. Contact: Jerry or Terry Oksa (406) 646-9759 or www.YellowstoneRodRun.com August 6-7, 2010:
Music in the Park
Bring your blankets, lawn chairs, picnics and the kids. Enjoy a casual evening of live music in the great outdoors! This evening of Music in the Park will feature Kostas & Friends. A Montana based singer-songwriter Kostas brings a love of music from his native country of Greece. Free of charge. Contact: Don Perry Black Mountain Productions August 6-15, 2010:
5th Annual Smoking Waters Mountain Man Rendezvous
Living History and Trader’s Row are the core of this opportunity to experience the West and its people. Demonstrations of carding and spinning wool, making butter and leather working; Seminars on Native American Culture and the Fur Trade Era; Entertainment and Competitions such as Cowboy Poetry, Storytelling, Black Powder Shoot, Knife and Tomahawk Throws are all part of the ten day mix. The encampment will be set up on the West side of town. Contact: Beverly Flitcroft: (970) 481-4593 August 14-15, 2010:
America's Great Outdoors-FREE Admision Days
All national parks, national wildlife refuges, and many areas managed by the Bureau of Land Management will offer FREE admission on August 14-15, September 25 (Public Lands Day), and November 11th (Veterans Day). August 23-27, 2010:
Youth Soccer Camp
This #1 British Soccer Camp for youth ages 4 to 16, sponsored by the West Yellowstone Recreation Department, brings amazing coaches (with their British accent, too!) who make learning soccer fun! Mini-Soccer for ages 4 to 6 provides games, competitions and skill-building activities for one-and-a-half hours a day for five days. In the meantime the Half-Day Player Development Camp for ages 6 to 16 will place emphasis upon skill development, mastery of core techniques, small group practices and coached games. This group meets for three hours a day for five days. August 24-28, 2010:
The National Fly Fishing Fair & Conclave
This year’s event, "Education, Inspiration, Celebration" again brings great seminars and classes by world renown fly fishers, the best in fly tiers and the best in gear to West Yellowstone just as the largest crowds leave and the fishing goes from good to great! Member seminars and classes run from August 24th through the 28th, including some excellent non-angling opportunities. The Fair, open to the general public, opens on Thursday, August 26th. Wander among fly tiers in several West Yellowstone locations. They not only tie, they talk and love to share their passion for this great sport. Visit exhibitors and more fly tiers at the Historic Union Pacific Dining Lodge. Visit: www.fedflyfishers.org and member registration available on http://www.federationconclave.org September 25, 2010:
Public Lands Day - FREE Admision Days
All national parks, national wildlife refuges, and many areas managed by the Bureau of Land Management will offer FREE admission on September 25 (Public Lands Day), and November 11th (Veterans Day). September 25, 2010:
West Yellowstone Old Faithful Cycle Tour
What a terrific way to wind down a summer of riding and a unique way to experience Yellowstone National Park. Fall is a gorgeous time to be in the Park the elk are bugling, the aspens have turned to gold, and the nearly crowd-free thermal areas continue to beckon the explorer. The supported ride is sixty miles round trip, with options available for one way travel. Cyclists in the tour can take advantage of two feed stations, three sag wagons, on-course bike mechanics, and end the day with a group meal. The tour is limited by the National Park Service to the first 350 riders that complete the online registration. Visit www.cycleyellowstone.com
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