Livingston Roundup Rodeo

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Sports & AdventureLivingston

DatesDates TBA · Usually JulyCheck locally before booking

Duration4 daysListed event span

Crowd-Public scale varies

Best forCompetition, enduranceLivingston has staged its rodeo for over a

LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: USD

CategorySports & AdventureFestival type

The story

Livingston Roundup Rodeo in Livingston

The Livingston Roundup Rodeo is Montana's oldest rodeo, held around the Fourth of July at the Park County Fairgrounds in Livingston, the first gateway town to Yellowstone National Park. Run by the volunteer Livingston Roundup Association, it is a Professional Rodeo Cowboy Association and Women's Professional Rodeo Association event that has drawn sell-out crowds across more than a century, pairing top PRCA competitors with small-town Montana hospitality.

Livingston built its rodeo the way it built the rest of the town: around the railroad, the ranching country of the upper Yellowstone valley, and the steady flow of visitors heading south to the park.

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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

The place changes

Livingston has staged its rodeo for over a hundred years, into what organizers now bill as the rodeo's second century, making it the longest-running rodeo in Montana and a fixture of the town's identity as the historic railway gateway to Yellowstone

The mystery stays covered

The Livingston Roundup Association is an all-volunteer, community-run patriotic organization, and residents fill nearly every role, from working concessions and gates to prepping the arena and stock, which gives the event a homegrown character distinct from larger commercial rodeo circuits

The city starts moving

A rodeo queen program, including Miss Livingston Roundup, Miss Teen Livingston Roundup, and a Little Miss contest for young girls, keeps a multigenerational western tradition alive, while the Tough Enough to Wear Pink night ties the rodeo to local cancer-support fundraising each year around July 3rd

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

The rodeo runs under PRCA and WPRA sanctioning with a full slate of standard rodeo events each night

Water and renewal

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staged by the volunteer Livingston Roundup Association rather than a private promoter

The sacred route

Living ritual

A rodeo queen tradition anchors the event's community side: Miss Livingston Roundup and Miss Teen Livingston Roundup are chosen through an application and judging process

The local code

Living ritual

ride in the parade

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and represent the rodeo at other Montana events

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while a non-riding Little Miss program introduces girls as young as three to the pageant and parade side of rodeo culture

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Tough Enough to Wear Pink night raises funds for the Park County Cancer Alliance

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with contestants who compete wearing pink earning bonus prize money and an auction held during the performance

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually July

Getting around

Use the city as a planning base, then confirm the exact venue, route, or meeting point close to the date.

What to wear

Early July in Livingston brings warm days and cool evenings in this Yellowstone gateway town at the base of the Absaroka mountains, so layered clothing works well: a t-shirt or light shirt...

Safety

At Livingston Roundup Rodeo, respect barriers, moving equipment and marshal guidance; photos are never worth stepping into active areas.

Where to stay

Base yourself where the last trip of the day stays easy, especially if Livingston Roundup Rodeo runs late.

Tickets/cost

Check official or local sources for ticketed areas, paid stands, and same-year access rules.

Language/currency

USD

Family friendly

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Interactive map40.80 N, 74.31 W Open in Google Maps

Livingston, MT

TransportUse the city as a planning base, then confirm the exact venue, route, or meeting point close to the date.

Stay areaBase yourself where the last trip of the day stays easy, especially if Livingston Roundup Rodeo runs late.

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How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Livingston via local transport.Search routes Find a place to stayStays near Livingston, close enough for the event-day route.Browse stays Find flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for July.Compare fares Festival gearEarly July in Livingston brings warm days and cool evenings in this Yellowstone gateway town at the base of the Absaroka mountains, so layered clothing works well: a t-shirt or light shirt for the stands with a jacket or sweater for after sundown. Western wear such as boots, jeans, and a cowboy hat fits the atmosphere but is not required; comfortable closed-toe shoes are the practical priority for gravel and dirt grandstand areas.Shop the kit Check visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for United States and apply online.Check entry rules Travel insuranceCover for trip hiccups, gear and health on the road.Get covered

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Livingston Roundup Rodeo?

Livingston Roundup Rodeo is listed for Past edition: 1–4 July 2025. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Livingston Roundup Rodeo take place?

The festival is listed in Livingston, United States. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

4 days is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Livingston, MT

Is it family friendly?

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About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

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Livingston Roundup Rodeo

Livingston Roundup Rodeo in Livingston

The part that makes it specific.

The place changes

The mystery stays covered

The city starts moving

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Water and renewal

The sacred route

The local code

Tradition 5

Tradition 6

Tradition 7

Tradition 8

Essential information

When to go

Getting around

What to wear

Safety

Where to stay

Tickets/cost

Language/currency

Family friendly

Livingston, MT

Your Trip Starts Here

Quick answers.

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

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