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Montana Rodeos

Located near Yellowstone National Park, Glacier National Park, and more, Montana is a wonderful place to see a rodeo.

Throughout the summer and early fall, it’s easy to find a rodeo in Montana – there are so many rodeos there. Add a rodeo to your itinerary when you plan your trip to the Treasure State.

Valley View Rodeo

Located in Bozeman, Montana, the Valley View Rodeo is a recent addition to the Montana rodeo scene. It hosts rodeo performances from June to August. Some rodeo performances even have live entertainment after the rodeo.

Livingston Roundup Rodeo

Established in 1924, the Livingston Roundup Rodeo attracts top rodeo talent. You can see PRCA and WPRA competitors perform each year in July. The Livingston Roundup Rodeo is a qualifier for the National Finals Rodeo (NFR) organized by the PRCA.

The Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) sanctions rodeos and organizes finals each year. The Women’s Professional Rodeo Association (WPRA) focuses on women’s sports in rodeo. It also sanctions rodeos and hosts finals annually.

In addition to watching rodeo performances, you can also sign your kids up to participate in mutton bustin’.

Located near Yellowstone, it’s easy to add the Livingston Roundup Rodeo to your itinerary. Don’t miss the oldest rodeo in Montana.

Big Sky Pro Rodeo

The Big Sky Pro Rodeo is another PRCA-sanctioned event. You can see rodeo performances with this rodeo in July and August.

This is a great rodeo for people traveling to Montana because it’s held with the Montana State Fair. So, you can see more of what Montana offers and the Big Sky Pro Rodeo.

Big Timber Weekly Pro Rodeo

This rodeo hosts events throughout the summer. It’s a PRCA-sanctioned rodeo and features bucking stock and live music. You’ll see renowned cowboys and cowgirls complete at this rodeo.

Wild West Yellowstone Rodeo

Most days of the week in June, July, and August, you can catch a performance of the Wild West Yellowstone Rodeo. One Wild Bill Days in July, you’ll see bull riding, a live concert, and even an auction. 

You can even combine your rodeo experience with Creek Side Trail Rides – either on horseback or in a wagon. Horseback tours last 1 hour. Wagon tours last 30 minutes. Whichever tour you choose, you’ll see beautiful pine trees by a stream-fed pond. All tours are guided by a cowboy or cowgirl. Tours run everyday Monday through Saturday.

Last Chance Stampede and Fair 

Each July you can enjoy a rodeo and a fair in Helena. The Last Chance Stampede and Fair occurs at the Lewis and Clark County Fairgrounds. It’s a PRCA-sanctioned rodeo.

Northwest Montana Fair & Rodeo

The Northwest Montana Fair & Rodeo offers carnival rides, a big concert, fair food, and vendors. It also includes a livestock show and sale and a PRCA-sanctioned rodeo. It’s a great place to stop if you’re near Kalispell in August.

Missoula Stampede PRCA Rodeo

Alternatively, you can check out the Missoula Stampede PRCA Rodeo at the Missoula Fairgrounds. It is also in August. It includes mutton bustin’ and a carnival in addition to typical rodeo events.

Heritage Days Open Rodeo

Heritage Days is a Montana tradition that started in 1956 to celebrate growth and progress. The celebration lasts several days in July and includes a rodeo performance one evening.

Brash Rodeo

Unlike some of the previous rodeos, Brash Rodeo is a rodeo production company. It produces many rodeos near Glacier Park from December to early September. No matter what time of year you travel to Montana, you’ll probably be able to catch a Brash Rodeo performance.

Montana Rodeo Associations

The Northern Rodeo Association (NRA) and the Northern Women’s Rodeo Association (NWRA) support the rodeo sport in Montana. The Montana High School Rodeo Association (MHSRA) and the Montana Youth Rodeo Association (Montana YRA) work to support rodeo sports with the next generation.

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