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August 1, 2008:
Music in the Park
Enjoy this evening of live music in the great outdoors! Bring your blankets, lawn chairs, picnics and the kids. Sit back, relax and open your ears to Jamelution, regional performers of classic rock. August 1 - 3, 2008:
38th 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 38 years of this annual gathering. Contact: Jerry or Terry Oksa (406) 646-9759 Web: www.yellowstonerodrun.freeservers.com August 1 - 10, 2008:
3rd 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. August 5 - 9, 2008:
Junior Smokejumper Program
Join a real smokejumber and learn about smokejumping, and become an official Junior Smokejumper. This FREE program is open to children ages 5-12 and will be held in the town park 9:00 am to 12:00 noon. Parent or guardian must be present at sign up 8:30 am. Bring a water bottle, walking shoes and sunscreen. Smokejumper Program Booklets and t-shirts will be available for a $5 fee. August 7 - 9, 2008:
Wild West Yellowstone 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 four miles west of town. Join the fun! Web: www.yellowstonerodeo.com August 9, 2008:
Summer Adventure: Hike
Meet at the West Yellowstone Chamber of Commerce Parking lot at 9:00 am. This is one of our most popular advetures of all time. Barb Batey will lead us into the forests surrounding West Yellowstone and teach the wonders of local edible and medicinal plants. August 15 - 16, 2008:
Crazy Days
Enjoy the day shopping our downtown district. Merchants offer bargains in-doors and out where they offer a variety of shopping. August 16, 2008:
Music in the Park
Enjoy this last evening of the summer series of live music in the great outdoors! Bring your blankets, lawn chairs, picnics and the kids. sit Back, relax and open your ears to sounds of fold, blue grass and a touch of rock & roll provided by some fantastic talent. August 28 - 30, 2008:
Wild West Yellowstone Rodeo Finals!
This is it! The final barn-burner of excitement. After a summer of competition, the Champions will be determined. Time to "cowboy up!" Performances are at 8:00 pm each night and will be held at the Rodeo arena just four miles west of town. Join the fun! Web: www.yellowstonerodeo.com August 30, 2008:
Pineneedle Stampede - Foot Race
Run or walk! This relaxed race, a celebration of summer, has 8km and 10K events for adults and a kids' race, too; and has been named one of the top thirteen most scenic race courses in the country. The traffic-free route winds its way into the National Forest along the Rendezvous Trail System. T-shirts, fruit and thirst quenchers are all included. Web: www.rendezvousskitrails.com/schedule.htm August 30 - September 1, 2008:
53rd Annual Knothead Jamboree: Square Dancing
For more than squares, there's rounds and lines, too! Beginner to pro, everyone's welcome to join in. A full weekend of calling, clapping and color for all ages! September 1, 2008:
Holy Bucket Bluegrass Festival
This 5th annual Labor Day music event brought to you by Norris Hot Springs is fun for the whole family. Traditional bluegrass, psycho grass, jam grass as well as folk and other acoustic music genres are performed by a talented group of regional professionals. Montana Grass-fed beef and bison burgers on the grill, local brews on tap, and Water of the Gods in the bucket for a relaxing soak. 4:00 - 10:00 pm. Cost $10 Web: www.norrishotsprings.com September 6, 2008:
Summer Adventure: Paddle
Meet at Kirkwood Marina at 6:00 pm Bring your kayak or canoe for an evening sunset paddle with Peggy Lynn Dusk is a great time to see wildlife and the peaceful waters of Hebgen Lake are the perfect ending to any day. Sit-on-top kayaks are available at no charge from Paddle On Adventures if you do not have your own. Please contact Pete Owens at www.paddleonadventures.com to reserve your kayak. September TBA, 2008:
West Yellowstone Foundation Golf Tournament
This golf tournament will again be held at the Big Sky, Montana's Arnold Palmer designed course. Everyone is invited to join in the fun! This is an event that you want to include on your calendar - and serves a great cause, too! September TBA, 2008:
West Yellowstone Foundation "Happening"
One of THE social events of the year! Plan now to attend. A live auction will be held along with the other events of the evening. Everyone is welcome to attend so buy your tickets in advance. October 11 , 2008:
Old Faithful Fall Cycle Tour
Gather your friends together. Feed stations at Madison Junction and Old Faithful will keep your engines fueled while you provide the power. Ride all the way, or just until you're tuckered. A Ranger-led tour at Old Faithful, T-shirts, shuttles and dinner round out a great day. Registration is limited. Contact: (406) 599-4465 Web: www.cycleyellowstone.com November 2, 2008:
West Entrance to Yellowstone Closes to motorized traffic.
Winter over the snow travel by snowmobile or snow coach starts December 15, 2008. November 25 - 29, 2008:
The Yellowstone Ski Festival
This is a must for every cross-country skier! West Yellowstone literally comes alive in lycra in November. Hundreds of Nordic ski enthusiasts from all over the world, novice to expert, gather to learn more about the sport, practice techniques and see new equipment. Early snows, superb grooming, racing opportunities and the Nordic Skiing Exposition make this an especially inviting time. On-snow clinics take place between November 24-28. SuperTour Ski Races are scheduled for Friday and Saturday Visit www.yellowstoneskifestival.com November 27, 2008:
Biathlon Sprint Race
Held in conjenction with the Yellowstone Ski Festival November 25-29. |