FUTURE 2026 “HAPPENINGS” → WHAT TO LOOK FORWARD TO THIS YEAR!

by Toni Bowen

August 8 → Annual Noxious Weed Fundraiser – sponsored by the Madison Valley Ranchlands Group, Weed Committee, call for reservations prior to July 31st! THE Social Event of the year! https://www.madisonranchlands.org/noxious-weed-fundraiser. 406 682-3259

August 5-9 → Madison County Fair!, at the Fairgrounds in Twin Bridges
August 11 → Evening at the Preserve, at the Jack Creek Preserve, make reservations at: https://www.jackcreekpreserve.org/events/evening-at-the-preserve2026
August 15 → Fly Fishing & Outdoor Festival, Peter T’s Park, https://www.ennischamber.com/events

August 15– 6 → Fly Fishing Skills Camp for ages 14-16, overnight program at Jack Creek Preserve. https://www.jackcreekpreserve.org/summer-camps-2026

August 28-30 → Jack Creek Preserve is hosting, Woman’s Wilderness Weekend!
August 29 → Wilson & McKee, live at the Elling House. http://www.ellinghouse.org/
Late August → TBD – Grand Opening of Galloup’s North Side Fly Shop, just north of Ennis
September 24 → Cowboy Poetry, live at the Elling House.
October 23 → Hunters’ Feed, Main Street, Ennis, 3 – 5 PM – Free wild game food! And Critter Call at Willie’s Distillery. The day before Hunting Season begins!
December 4 → Spirit of Christmas Stroll, Main Street, Ennis, 3 –7 PM
December 11 & 12 → Splendid Feast! At the Elling House in Virginia City