Summer in Montana is rodeo season. Almost every town in the state has one – and each brings its own flair and feel. Attending one of these Montana rodeos is a great way to experience and celebrate the state's culture, with entertaining cowboys and cowgirls, concerts, and other rowdy, foot-stompin,' hand-clappin' events.
Bozeman hosts two rodeos: the Bozeman Stampede for one weekend in August, and the Valley View Rodeo with 14 competitions throughout the summer. In addition to these, there are several other rodeos around the region, all within driving distance. Small-town rodeos are a blast – the whole town gets excited for the chance to show off their Montana heritage.
In this roundup, we've included some of the best Montana rodeos near Bozeman in summer 2025 to put on your calendar.
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Back for a third and even more robust season, the Valley View Rodeo is a great blend of amateur and professional level competition, providing an opportunity for beginners and seasoned athletes to compete. Grab a bite from local food trucks while you watch bull riding, barrel racing, and more. Performances on July 4th and August 28th are followed by live music!
Located right in town at the Gallatin County Fairgrounds, this is one of the easiest Montana rodeos to attend while staying in Bozeman.
Tickets: Online
More Info: Valley View Rodeo
This beautiful and historic guest ranch hosts a weekly Tuesday evening rodeo with elevated Montana street food and classic rodeo events, like bull riding, barrel racing, and ranch roping. Cowboys and cowgirls from around the region compete for bragging rights and the honor of wearing the Ranch Buckle!
Tickets: Online
More Info: Lone Mountain Ranch
This two-day small-town rodeo and parade with Northern Rodeo Association-sanctioned events and family fun. Set in the gorgeous Shield's Valley, with the Crazy Mountains as a backdrop, the drive to get there is half the fun!
More Info: Wilsall Rodeo
This lively rodeo is part of Sweet Grass Fest, a community celebration with a parade, car show, local vendors, and live music! Sanctioned by the Northern Rodeo Association-Billings, MT, events include saddle bronc riding, bareback riding, bull riding, barrel racing, and more.
Tickets: At the gate or online
More Info: Sweet Grass Fest 2025
One of the most popular rodeos in the state, the Livingston Roundup has been around for over 100 years! The rodeo runs for four nights this year, with fireworks following each night, and a parade on Tuesday afternoon. Magic in Motion, a trick riding performance duo, will be back again this year.
People come from all over the state to enjoy this one. Book your tickets early as they often sell out in advance!
Tickets: Online or in-person at the Livingston Chamber of Commerce, Yellowstone Sporting Goods, or Murdoch’s (Livingston and Bozeman 7th Street locations)
More Info: livingstonroundup.com
Similar to Livingston, the fly fishing hub and cowboy town of Ennis hosts a rodeo as part of its Fourth of July weekend celebration. Just west of Bozeman in the heart of the Madison Valley, Ennis has been hosting its annual rodeo since the early 1950s and is sure to bring out the whole town of Ennis. One of the area's favorite parades takes place down Main Street at 10 am on July 4, with fireworks that evening in Virginia City!
Tickets: Online
More Info: Ennis Chamber
A prelude to the Big Sky PBR, this community rodeo features Montana State University's finest up-and-coming rodeo athletes. This year, enjoy events like team roping, steer wrestling, bull riding, and mutton bustin’. An additional special feature of 406 Rodeo miniature bucking stock ridden by junior roughstock kids will highlight the evening.
Tickets: Online starting early June
More Info: Big Sky PBR
Big Sky PBR is coming to the the big sky once again with three action-packed days at the PBR Arena, located about an hour's drive from Bozeman. This is one of the biggest Montana rodeos, and it's jam-packed with events! Don't miss the golf tournament, three days of bull riding, Music in the Mountains, and Friday and Saturday Night After Parties.
Tickets: Online
More Info: Big Sky PBR
Three Forks is located right down I-90, just west of Bozeman, and offers a great small-town atmosphere. Their annual rodeo is a favorite of Bozemanites looking to get out of town for a night and enjoy a classic Montana rodeo, with events like bareback riding, steer wrestling, tie down roping, barrel racing, and more. After the rodeo, head to Main Street for a street dance and live music. We recommend making a night of it and stopping by the Sacajawea Hotel for dinner and drinks.
Tickets: Online, at the gate, or in person starting mid-July at local Murdoch’s, Main Street Office, and Three Forks Saddlery
More Info: Three Forks Rodeo
This award-winning rodeo is located at the Lewis and Clark County Fairgrounds in Helena, about an hour-and-a-half drive from Bozeman. Enjoy classic rodeo events like muttin' bustin' and and steer riding, accompanied by a fair, carnival, parade, and live music by Ian Munsick, Rodney Atkins, and Jeff Dunham, this event is sure to be a great time!
Tickets: Online
More Info: Last Chance Stampede
Bozeman's own rodeo event, the Bozeman Stampede, is held at the Gallatin County Fairgrounds in the center of town. It's one of the fastest-growing rodeos in the state and has won multiple awards, including NRA Rodeo of the Year. The event benefits local youth rodeo organizations and the rodeo team at Montana State University. Events include bull riding, steer wrestling, calf roping, barrel racing, team roping, bareback and saddle bronc riding, ladies' breakaway, and junior events.
Tickets: Online now or at Murdoch’s starting mid-July (7th Street, Belgrade, and 4 Corners Locations)
More Info: Bozeman Stampede
A 2023 NRA Platinum Rodeo of the Year, this hometown rodeo brings a second competition to Livingston. A unique business model, the organization also supports the next generation of ranchers and farmers through scholarships.
Tickets: Online
More Info: Calamity's Classic Hometown Rodeo
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