April 1-20, 2012: Yellowstone "Cycle" Days
Bicycle through Yellowstone for free and before the park opens to cars and buses. From West Yellowstone you can ride to Madison Junction and then to the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone or Mammoth Hot Springs.
April 20, 2012: West Entrance to Yellowstone Opens to Motorized Travel
Includes the following junctions:
West Yellowstone to the Madison Junction,
Norris Junction and to Canyon,
West Yellowstone to Mammoth Hot Springs,
West Yellowstone to the Norris Junction,
West Yellowstone to the Madison Junction to Old Faithful
April 21-29, 2012: Yellowstone National Park Fee Free Days
The National Park Service has waived admission fees to all national parks on 17 selected dates throughout 2011 and encourages all Americans to visit a national park this year. Celebrate National Parks Week with free entry to Yellowstone!
May 2012: Memorial Day Services
Our community honors those who have served our country in the Armed Services. Service will be held at the Fir Ridge Cemetery at 11:00 am.
May 21, 2012: Yellowstone Historic Center
June 2012: Mountain Bike Biathlon
The West Yellowstone Ski Education Foundation (WYSEF) will host a Mountain Bike Biathlon on the Rendezvous Ski Trails. This unique event combines mountain biking and target shooting. BYO-Bike and Helmet, rifles provided. Safety clinic included.
More information: rendezvousskitrails.com June 9, 2012: Yellowstone National Park Fee Free Days
The National Park Service has waived admission fees to all national parks on 17 selected dates throughout 2011 and encourages all Americans to visit a national park this year. Celebrate National Parks Week with free entry to Yellowstone!
June 15, 2012: West Yellowstone Summer Business Fair & "Taste of West Yellowstone"
Learn all about West Yellowstone activities, attractions, and upcoming events while you meet with local businesses about what's fun in West Yellowstone this summer. The "Taste of West Yellowstone" will allow you to taste the best of local restaurants, bakeries and eateries. Starts at 11:00 am at Hayden Hall (Holiday Inn Conference Center). Free admission.
June 20-23, 2012: Wild West Yellowstone RODEO
Join the fun of the Wild West Yellowstone Rodeo with events including Bareback Riding, Team Roping, Saddle Bronc Riding, Breakaway Roping, Bull Riding and more. Starts at 8:00 pm at the Rodeo Arena. An exciting way to spend your evening!
June 27-30, 2012: Wild West Yellowstone RODEO
Join the fun of the Wild West Yellowstone Rodeo with events including Bareback Riding, Team Roping, Saddle Bronc Riding, Breakaway Roping, Bull Riding and more. Starts at 8:00 pm at the Rodeo Arena. An exciting way to spend your evening!
July 1, 2012: 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. FREE program open to children ages 6-12 Monday-Saturday, starting July 1st at the east end of the Chamber/Visitor Center parking lot & Dunbar Park.
More information: smokejumpercenter.org July 2012: FREE Fly-Casting Clinic
Every Sunday during the summer Bob Jacklin will present a free fly-casting Clinic at Jacklin's Fly Shop at 7:30 pm. Fly rods available free of charge.
July 2012: Shakespeare in the Park
A casual evening of fun on the lawn of the historical Union Pacific Dining Lodge. This year's performance will be The Merchant of Venice and will begin at 6:00 pm.
July 3-7, 2012: Wild West Yellowstone RODEO
Join the fun of the Wild West Yellowstone Rodeo with events including Bareback Riding, Team Roping, Saddle Bronc Riding, Breakaway Roping, Bull Riding and more. Starts at 8:00 pm at the Rodeo Arena. An exciting way to spend your evening!
July 4, 2012: Big Brothers & Big Sisters Rummage Sale
Annual event to benefit the Big Brothers & Big Sisters of West Yellowstone held in the Town Park from 9:00am to 3:00pm.
July 4, 2012: 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 5:30 and parade starts at 6:00. Fireworks start at 10:00 pm.
July 10-14, 2012: Wild West Yellowstone RODEO
Join the fun of the Wild West Yellowstone Rodeo with events including Bareback Riding, Team Roping, Saddle Bronc Riding, Breakaway Roping, Bull Riding and more. Starts at 8:00 pm at the Rodeo Arena. An exciting way to spend your evening!
July 17-21, 2012: Wild West Yellowstone RODEO
Join the fun of the Wild West Yellowstone Rodeo with events including Bareback Riding, Team Roping, Saddle Bronc Riding, Breakaway Roping, Bull Riding and more. Starts at 8:00 pm at the Rodeo Arena. An exciting way to spend your evening!
July 20 - 22, 2012: The Farmageddon Records 2012 Music Festival
A three day outdoor festival that will celebrate contemporary American roots music by showcasing the emerging and established artists of Farmageddon Records-an ambitious new Montana-based record label featuring an eclectic roster of edgy, roots fare from around the country. 45 plus bands and artists will make the trek to Hebgen Lake, just minutes away from the town of West Yellowstone MT.
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