Camping at Yellowstone National Park - Yellowstone KOA Events

May 2008

Late May 2008 - Fishing opens in Yellowstone National Park Midday fishing is the best on the Firehole River, Henry's Fork, and Box Canyon. Try Pale Morning Parachutes, Thorax, Compara Duns, Giant Salmon Flies, Caddis, Small Stoneflies, and Mayflies.
Contact: Joe Moore at 406-581-6059
Web: www.bigskyanglers.com

June 2008

Summer Fishing at its Best in Yellowstone Country Morning or evening fishing in the Upper Madison, Firehole River, Gibbon River, and Henry's Fork are best. Try Green and Brown Drakes, Small Mayflies and Caddis, Salmon Flies, Golden Stones, Adams, Elk Hair Caddis and Gray Wulff flies.
Contact: Joe Moore at 406-581-6059
Web: www.bigskyanglers.com
June 5, 6, 7, 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 4 miles south of town. Join the fun!
Contact: (406) 580-6913
Visit: www.yellowstonerodeo.com
June 8-15, 2008 - Painted Buffalo Roam Again! Twenty-six hand painted 3/4-life sized painted buffalo cows will come out from winter's quarters and will be corralled for one week on the lawn of the West Yellowstone Museum. They will be joined by a crop of ten, 28" calves that have followed the same process as last year's buffalo crop: molding, Styrofoam sculpture, fiberglass statues, artist painting, clear coating, and the final unveiling on June 14th.
Visit: www.wyed.org
June 11, 2008 - Yellowstone Historic Center Centennial Celebrations June 11th 2008: marks the one hundredth anniversary of the Town of West Yellowstone. It was on this day in 1908 that the first train load of visitors to Yellowstone National Park arrived at the site of what was to become West Yellowstone. Over the years, the town that grew up at the rail terminus, would host millions of visitors from all over the world on their way to Yellowstone. The Union Pacific Railroad complex built between 1909 and 1929 became the heart of West Yellowstone. Come celebrate the past one hundred years with us in a day of historic presentations and music. Events will be centered on the Oregon ShortLine Terminus Historic Districts' Union Pacific Dining Lodge. Walking tours will be available all day as well as rides in historic White Motor Coach Touring buses. An evening program of music will be provided by the Montana Mandolin Society.
Contact: Yellowstone Historic Center (406) 646-7461
Visit: www.yellowstonehistoriccenter.org
June 12, 13, 14, 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 south of town. Join the fun!
Contact: (406) 580-6913
Visit: www.yellowstonerodeo.com
June 13-15, 2008 - Expanded Art Show Expanded Art show featuring northwest regional art at the historic Union Pacific Dining Lodge. Expanded activities to be announced. It is rumored that a bull, "Henry" will be arriving so artists can paint another collage painting like was done on "Frances".
Visit: www.wyed.org
June 14, 2008 - Painted Calves Unveiling Unveiling of the new "painted calves", which will be assigned to their sponsors and the cows will be reassigned to their new sponsors along with other events and entertainment.
Visit: www.wyed.org
June 15, 2008 The cows and calves will "Roam" to their new homes The cows and calves will "roam" to their new homes. The cows will return to selected locations outside West Yellowstone businesses for the summer, while the calves will then be located inside businesses and inside Yellowstone Park.
Visit: www.wyed.org
June 19, 20, 21, 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 south of town. Join the fun!
Contact: (406) 580-6913
Visit: www.yellowstonerodeo.com
June 21, 2008 - Janet Clarkson Memorial Triathlon Janet Clarkson was an avid participant in many racing events. Janet passed away at age 37 from Ewing's Sarcoma, a bone cancer. This annual event in honor of Janet, and for the benefit of the West Yellowstone School's Scholarship Fund and the American Cancer Society, is held in and around Janet's summer-time home, the Madison Arm Resort on Hebgen Lake. Considered a mini-triathlon, there is a 1000 meter swim, followed by a 13.3 mile bicycle ride and concludes with 5.7 mile run. An awards ceremony immediately follows the competition.
Contact: Jack Clarkson at 406-646-9328
Visit: www.janetstriathlon.com
June 26, 27, 28, 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 south of town. Join the fun!
Contact: (406) 580-6913
Visit: www.yellowstonerodeo.com
June 28-29, 2008: Eagle's Store 100th Anniversary Celebration Weekend Eagle's Store, a pioneer family business and West Yellowstone landmark, will celebrate 100 years in business in 2008. To mark this milestone in its history, the Eagle family is planning a 100th Anniversary Celebration Weekend on Saturday, June 28th and Sunday, June 29th, 2008. This special weekend will feature fanfare Open House events held at Eagle's Store to share the rich heritage of the Eagle family and its long-standing business - - - appearances by Eagle family members and distinguished guests, historic picture and story displays, Eagle's Store limited edition products and specialty food items, just to name a few. Founded in 1908, Eagle's Store (www.eaglecompany.com) began as a pioneer family business of Sam and Ida Eagle at the West Gate of Yellowstone National Park. Over its 100 years in business, Eagle's Store has become a well-known landmark and favorite destination for visitors to Yellowstone National Park. The Eagle family operates at 3 Canyon Street (at the corner of Canyon Street and Yellowstone Avenue) in its original West Yellowstone, MT location as well as a second location, Eagle's Crossing, which is located in the West Yellowstone Conference Hotel.
For more information about specific event details contact:
Kendra (Eagle) Owen, (406) 868-9432, litegallery@bresnan.net
John E. Nemeth, (310) 493-1221, john.nemeth@imb.com
For more information on Eagle Company, Eagle's Store and Eagle's Crossing
Visit: www.eaglecompany.com or www.eagles-store.com

July 2008

July 4, 2008 - Celebrating America Join in on the Fun and enter the parade! "The Best Adventure in West"
Line up at starts at 5:30 pm on Grizzly Avenue, Parade starts at 6:30 pm. Watch the fireworks from the City Park at approximately 10:00 pm (conditions permitting). Stroll Downtown, Shop, Eat & Enjoy.
July 7 & 8 , 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 south of town. Join the fun!
Contact: (406) 580-6913
Visit: www.yellowstonerodeo.com
July 10, 11, 12, 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 4 miles south of town. Join the fun!
Contact: (406) 580-6913
Visit: www.yellowstonerodeo.com
July 11, 12,13, 2008 - Arts & Crafts Fair, Island Park Library Friends Island Park Library Friends 7th Annual Arts Crafts Fair. Plan a day of shopping and browsing at the special hand-made, hand-crafted items and baked goods. Featuring local and surrounding area tallent. Rain or shine this show will go on. Held at the Buffalo Run Campground in Island Park. Hours: Friday: Noon - 6 p.m., Saturday: 10 a.m.- 6 p.m., Sunday: Noon - 4 p.m. All booth proceeds go to the IPLF to enhance the area library services.
Contact: Della (208) 558-0189 or Julia Davis (208) 558-7013
email: Della dalendel@fairpoint.net or Julia jjdavis@fairpoint.net
Exhibit Application & Informtion[PDF]
July 17, 18, 19, 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 south of town. Join the fun!
Contact: (406) 580-6913
Visit: www.yellowstonerodeo.com
July 19, 2008 - Yellowstone Historic Center Ball This 7th annual event is a formal 1920's Ball held in the Union Pacific Dining Hall. Plan your finest costume to time-warp into a glittering evening. This year's ball will be a celebration of West Yellowstone's Centennial. The event features dinner, live and silent auctions and live music.
Call (406) 646-7282 for ticket information.
July 24, 25, 26, 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 south of town. Join the fun!
Contact: (406) 580-6913
Visit: www.yellowstonerodeo.com
July 31, August 1, 2, 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 south of town. Join the fun!
Contact: (406) 580-6913
Visit: www.yellowstonerodeo.com
July 31, August 1, 2, 3, 2008 - 38th Annual Yellowstone Rod Run Street rod Heaven. Food, frolic, parade, showin' and shin' and cruisin'. This year's event will be bigger, longer and better than ever to celebrate 38 years of this annual gathering.
Partaicipants Contact: Jerry or Terry Oksa at (406) 646-9757
Visit www.yellowstonerodrun.freeservers.com

August 2008

Summer Fishing at its Best in Yellowstone Country Midday or evening fishing in the Madison River, Firehole River, and Hebgen Lake are best. Try Terrestrial Patterns including Grasshoppers, Ants, Crickets, Tricos, and Paraspin Tricos flies.
Contact: Joe Moore at 406-581-6059
Web: www.bigskyanglers.com
August 3, 2008: 38th Annual Yellowstone Rod Run This day open to the public join us at the Town Park. Street Rod Heaven. Food, frolic, parade, showin' and shinin' and cruisin'.
Visit: www.yellowstonerodrun.freeservers.com
August 3-10, 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.
Contacts:
Vendor/Camper Info: Beverly Flitcroft: 970.481.4593
email: cloakdrummer@yahoo.com
And Dale Bollman: 307.568.2806
Entertainment and Volunteers: Brenda Nesbitt: 406.646.7215
email: DMAWestYell@aol.com
Black Powder Shoot: Randy Foster: 406.587.6265
email: muzzeleloadhi@prodigy.net
August 7, 8, 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 south of town. Join the fun!
Contact: (406) 580-6913
Visit: www.yellowstonerodeo.com
August 14, 15, 16, 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 south of town. Join the fun!
Contact: (406) 580-6913
Visit: www.yellowstonerodeo.com
August 21, 22, 23, 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 south of town. Join the fun!
Contact: (406) 580-6913
Visit: www.yellowstonerodeo.com
August 28, 29, 30, 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 south of town. Join the fun!
Contact: (406) 580-6913
Visit: 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.
Contact: Kelli (406) 646-7744
Register: www.active.com
Schedule: www.rendezvousskitrails.com/schedule.html

September 2008

Fishing Midday fishing in the Madison River, Firehole River, and Henry's Fork is the best. Try Little Black Caddis, Blue Wing Olive, and Soft Hackle flies.
Contact: Joe Moore at 406-581-6059
Web: www.bigskyanglers.com