Livingston Montana Special Events

Spring, summer, fall or winter, there is always something going on in Livingston, which will capture the interest of just about anyone.

Livingston Round Up Rodeo

Since 1924, the Livingston Roundup Rodeo has been held each year in the heart of Montana cattle country. Ranked as the 10th highest purse in the nation over the Independence Day holiday, the rodeo draws over 10,000 spectators every year to its open-air arena near the Yellowstone River.

Other events include a parade and fireworks.

• When - The Fourth of July weekend each year.
• Where - You can catch all the action at the Rodeo Grounds, 46 View Vista Drive, Livingston, MT, (406) 222-4185.
• Fee - Tickets are sold at various places around town and you can purchase ticket at the gate. Prices vary.
• Contact Info. – Park County Fairgrounds, 46 View Vista Drive, Livingston, MT, (406) 222-4185

Livingston Summer Festival

The three-day outdoor celebration of summer and Livingston’s beautiful park by the Yellowstone River features live music, activities and lots of great food, beverages, plus arts and crafts.

• When - Third weekend of July – Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
• Where - Sacajawea Park in Livingston, along the Yellowstone River.
• Fees for 2009
  One-day admission to Summer fest is $10 on Friday and $15 on Saturday and Sunday for adults.
  Daily admission for kids 9-12 years old is $5. Children 8 and under are free.
  A three-day pass is $20 for adults.
  A three-day pass is $5 for children 9-12, making it the same price as one-day admission.
  A three-day pass for kids 8 and under is free.
• Contact Info. - For more information, call the Recreation Department at (406) 222-8155.
  For tickets, call 222-1142 or stop by the Livingston City utilities office at 330 Bennett St.

Park County Fair

In addition to the regular fair activities, other events include open class exhibits, a 4-H Horse Show, Bull-A-Rama, pig wrestling contest, lip sync contest, arts, crafts, games, food and rides.

• When – Four-day event takes place the first week of August.
• Where – Park County Fairgrounds, 46 View Vista Drive, Livingston, MT, (406) 222-4185.
• Fee – Nominal entry fee is charged. Fees vary for entrants to competitions and special events.
• Contact Info. - Park County Fair, Box 146, Livingston MT 59047, or call (406) 222-4185

Fiddler's Picnic

Fiddles, banjos and guitars combine to fill the air with sounds of old-time fiddle music including country western and blue grass. Held annually for over 20 years, musicians from all over Montana and neighboring states and Canada come for this straight playing, no competition event.

• When – First weekend of August
• Where - 5230 U.S. Highway 89 South in Livingston across the highway from the Firehouse 5 Theatre and next to the Gallatin National Forest Service Livingston Ranger District.
• Fee – No Fee
• Contact Info. - call David and Candis Payne at (406) 442-5637 or 223-5049

Clyde Park Old Settler's Days

The small town of Clyde Park, a farming and ranching community 21 miles north of Livingston on U.S. Highway 89, hosts the celebration, which includes a parade, foot races, arts and crafts show, barbecue, dance, talent show, and fun and games for all.

• When – two-day festival held the last weekend of August
• Where – Clyde Park, Montana
• Fee – no general admission fee, fees may be charged for entry into specific events
• Contact Info. - call Teresa at 686-4035 or Lois at 222-7484