Although we love our Montana hometown anytime of the year, June is when it really begins to come to life, as all the wild animal babies begin to make their appearances, and the beautiful weather just entices us all to come out and play. And when your journey brings you to West Yellowstone for a June vacation spent relaxing in our Sweet Home Montana vacation hideaways, you will get to witness firsthand all that makes this place special, especially in the summer months and including the events we can’t wait to attend. This guide to the top June events in West Yellowstone will give you a play by play peek into the best summer vacation of all time!
West Yellowstone Rodeo, June 13, 175 Oldroyd Road
Performing most days from June 13 through August the West Yellowstone Rodeo has been a beloved family friendly event for well over 25 years. Offering all the expected rodeo events, including roping, bull riding, barrel racing, and a fun children’s calf scramble that will have you exclaiming about its cuteness out loud. A concession stand provides the good junk food that just goes along with rodeos making an evening out one that you will remember forever. There’s even a mechanical bull making you a part of the festivities. The show lasts approximately two hours, and although it is ongoing during most days, there are some days when it is dark, so be sure to purchase your tickets online to ensure it is open on the night you visit.
Father’s Day, June 15
For most of us, while we don’t forget about dad on Father’s Day, not exactly, we certainly don’t put as much effort into his gifts as we do our mom’s. 2025 can be the year when that all changes, however, starting with your West Yellowstone journey. Instead of tacky ties and humorous coffee mugs, we’ve listed one of the best gift ideas we have ever had, one that will make him speechless and help him realize that yes, he will always be your hero, the first man you ever loved.
Reeling in the Line
It’s not hard to find gifts for dad, especially if you have spent any time at all talking to him and we are going to bet that most dads would give anything for a fly fishing trip on the Madison River, Big Sky Anglers helping everything to fall into place. Fly fishing is big in Montana, they even made a movie here celebrating its merits, and the kind and knowledgeable people at Big Sky Anglers are here to make this adventure the best one. Offering full-day guide trips and three-hour instructional clinics, your dad’s Montana fly fishing trip is going to be one he talks about for years to come.
Juneteenth Free Entry to National Parks Day, June 19
In the grand scheme of themes, it really doesn’t cost all that much to gain entry to Yellowstone, to any, National Park, but isn’t it nice to know that on June 19th the celebration of Juneteenth, lets you get in free? There are six free entry days throughout the year, and aren’t you lucky that your vacation falls on one of those days? Vacations can be expensive, but on June 19th you can save $30, perhaps using it for a couple of glasses of wine over dinner or by purchasing an extra souvenir.
West Yellowstone Music Festival, June 21
The first day of summer deserves to be celebrated and the West Yellowstone Music Festival, held at the Old Airport on June 21 does so in so many ways. The gates open at 5:00 PM, if you purchase VIP tickets, 6:00 PM for everyone else, with the first live performance beginning at 7 PM. Brett Michaels and Dee Snyder are expected to be performing on this night that was meant for music, but there will also be vendor tables set up, selling mementoes of this wonderful night, food and drink vendors selling your favorites of both, and a live auction that will list memorabilia and festival merchandise. Not everyone at this festival will accept cash and not everyone will accept cards, so be sure to bring both as you arrive early to start celebrating summer.
Family Events to Remember
Our favorite top June events may not be ones enjoyed with crowds of other people but may be experienced at home in your Sweet Home Montana summer sanctuary. Family barbecues experienced as the sun sets on the horizon, movie nights enjoyed as the moon rises over the landscape, and family game night with board games being played as everyone gathers around the dining room table. These will be the events that make June shine bright and shine even brighter still because you enjoyed them at home with Sweet Home Montana. Reserve your favorite today!
