Yellowstone Rendezvous Race (Early March (e.g., March 7, 2026 — 46th annual)). Annual Nordic ski race held on the Rendezvous Ski Trails since the late 1970s. Offers six race distances (2K, 5K, 10K, 25K classic, 25K, 50K), drawing 800+ participants. Part of the American Ski Marathon Series, the…
Octane Snowmobile Expo (formerly World Snowmobile Expo) (Early March (e.g., March 7–8, 2025)). Annual snowmobile exposition in West Yellowstone featuring vintage racing, a snowmobile rodeo, freestyle stunt shows, new product reveals from major manufacturers, and a Wild West Block Party with live music on weekend…
The Playmill Theatre Summer Season (Late May (weekend before Memorial Day) through early September (Saturday before Labor Day)). Annual summer theatre season producing three family-friendly Broadway-style shows, six nights per week. A West Yellowstone institution for decades. Located in West Yellowstone.
Wild West Yellowstone Rodeo (Mid-June through mid-August (approximately June 12 – August 15 annually)). Nightly professional rodeo at an arena 7 miles west of town on Targhee Pass Highway (Hwy 20). Events include bareback riding, saddle bronc, team roping, breakaway roping, bull riding, and a children's calf scramble.…
Music in the Park (June through August). Free summer concert series held at Pioneer Park in West Yellowstone throughout the summer season.
Fourth of July Celebration (July 4). Annual community celebration including a public parade (anyone may enter), Music in the Park free concert, Wild West Rodeo, and professional fireworks launched from Pioneer Park at approximately 10:15 p.m.
West Yellowstone Rod Run (Early August (e.g., August 7–8, 2026)). The Northwest's longest-running annual classic car show, in its 56th year as of 2026. Free public event at Pioneer Park featuring 400–600 classic and street rods, a downtown parade, Show and Shine exhibition, live…
Yellowstone Ski Festival (Ski Fest) (Thanksgiving week, late November (e.g., November 23–28, 2026)). Annual five-day Nordic ski event held for over 30 years. Attracts ~3,000 participants for clinics, an on-snow gear demo, indoor trade show, biathlon and sprint races, and youth programs. Billed as a Thanksgiving…
West Yellowstone Christmas Stroll (December (typically third Friday of December; e.g., December 19, 2025)). Annual holiday celebration featuring the Annual Christmas Parade, Santa Tree Lighting, Santa Pictures, and community shop-strolling. Free and open to the public. A long-standing West Yellowstone tradition.