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APRIL 2026

APRIL “HAPPENINGS” → WHAT’S HAPPENED IN ENNIS, THE BASECAMP OF THE MADISON VALLEY, AS WELL AS NEIGHBORING AREAS?⮚ Madison Valley Ranch hosted another great Wine Pairing Dinner.⮚ The Lions Club held their annual Kids Easter Egg Hunt at Lions Club Park.⮚ Big Sky Resort Season officially closed April 11, with extended weekends when conditions permitted.⮚ […]
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MARCH 2026

MADISON VALLEY APRIL 2026 “HAPPENINGS” → Madison Valley Ranch is hosting another great Wine Pairing Dinner on April 10 th and 11 th . $159/person. Or Eat, Sleep & Fish! Make reservations at: info@madisonvalleyranch.com. → Big Sky Resort Seasonofficially closes April 11, with extended weekends when conditions permit. https://www.bigskyresort.com/current- conditions. → Yellowstone National Park officially […]
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FEBRUARY 2026

⮚ MADISON VALLEY FEBRUARY 2026 “HAPPENINGS” → What’s happened in Ennis, the Basecamp of the Madison Valley? → Ennis Lions Club held their Annual Texas Hold ‘Em Poker Tournament.→ The Ennis Library held a Montana History, Poetry & Music event. → Big Sky Resort hosted their 8 th Annual Skijoring – Best in the West […]
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JANUARY 2026

MADISON VALLEY JANUARY 2026 “HAPPENINGS” → What’s happened in Ennis, the Basecamp of the Madison Valley? → We celebrated New Year’s Day Dinner at the Longbranch → Big Sky Resort officially opened. → They tried the first Comedy Night at Willie’s Distillery. → Hardy folks went Wildlife Tracking on Snowshoes at Jack Creek Preserve. → […]

Monthly Newsletter APRIL 2026 APRIL “HAPPENINGS” → WHAT’S HAPPENED IN ENNIS, THE BASECAMP OF THE MADISON VALLEY, AS WELL AS NEIGHBORING AREAS?⮚ Madison Valley Ranch hosted another great Wine Pairing Dinner.⮚ The Lions Club held their annual Kids Easter Egg Hunt at Lions Club Park.⮚ Big Sky Resort Season officially closed April 11, with extended weekends when conditions permitted.⮚ […]

Monthly Newsletter MARCH 2026 MADISON VALLEY APRIL 2026 “HAPPENINGS” → Madison Valley Ranch is hosting another great Wine Pairing Dinner on April 10 th and 11 th . $159/person. Or Eat, Sleep & Fish! Make reservations at: info@madisonvalleyranch.com. → Big Sky Resort Seasonofficially closes April 11, with extended weekends when conditions permit. https://www.bigskyresort.com/current- conditions. → Yellowstone National Park officially […]

Monthly Newsletter FEBRUARY 2026 ⮚ MADISON VALLEY FEBRUARY 2026 “HAPPENINGS” → What’s happened in Ennis, the Basecamp of the Madison Valley? → Ennis Lions Club held their Annual Texas Hold ‘Em Poker Tournament.→ The Ennis Library held a Montana History, Poetry & Music event. → Big Sky Resort hosted their 8 th Annual Skijoring – Best in the West […]

Monthly Newsletter JANUARY 2026 MADISON VALLEY JANUARY 2026 “HAPPENINGS” → What’s happened in Ennis, the Basecamp of the Madison Valley? → We celebrated New Year’s Day Dinner at the Longbranch → Big Sky Resort officially opened. → They tried the first Comedy Night at Willie’s Distillery. → Hardy folks went Wildlife Tracking on Snowshoes at Jack Creek Preserve. → […]

Monthly Newsletter December 2025 MADISON VALLEY DECEMBER 2025 “HAPPENINGS” → What’s happened in Ennis, the Basecamp of the Madison Valley? → MSU Extension presented a Caregiver Respite Retreat at the Madison Valley Library → There was no snow for the Ennis Christmas Stroll. → But there was Live music at Willie’s Distillery, Gravel Bar & Silver Dollar Saloon and […]

Monthly Newsletter March 2025 MADISON VALLEY MARCH “HAPPENINGS” → What’s happened in Ennis, the Basecamp of the Madison Valley? → The Missoula Children’s Theater performed “Alice in Wonderland” at the Ennis Schools. → West Yellowstone hosted a Cross-Country Ski Race. → The Elling House and Humanities Center in Virginia City held a Chautauqua and a Youth Art Show. → […]

Monthly Newsletter February 2025 MADISON VALLEY FEBRUARY “HAPPENINGS” → What’s happened in Ennis, the Basecamp of the Madison Valley? → There was a Business Owners’ Bowl Off at the Ennis Fish Bowl. → Ennis Lions Club hosted a Texas Hold ’em Poker Tournament with a Silent Auction. → Big Sky held their Best in the West Skijoring contest. → […]

Monthly Newsletter January 2025 MADISON VALLEY JANUARY “HAPPENINGS” → What’s happened in Ennis, the Basecamp of the Madison Valley? → The Elling House & Humanities Center in VC began their Chautauqua Winter Series. → Jack Creek Preserve held their Winter Wildlife Tracking. → The Ennis Public Library held a Seed Swap, and presentation on “Big Foot in the Big […]

Monthly Newsletter December 2024 MADISON VALLEY DECEMBER “HAPPENINGS” → What’s happened in Ennis, the Basecamp of the Madison Valley? The Ennis Christmas Stroll was a big hit, even without a blanket of snow! → DC Dances presented “The Nutcracker” at Ennis Elementary School. → There was a Christmas Cookie Swap at the Ennis Library. → The Madison Valley Ranch […]

Monthly Newsletter November 2024 MADISON VALLEY NOVEMBER “HAPPENINGS” → What’s happened in Ennis, the Basecamp of the Madison Valley? The Madison Valley Ranch hosted more incredible wine pairing dinners. → The 5th Annual Mulex Cyclocross Race was held at Lions Club Park. → The MSU Extension Beef Specialist presented a Virtual Fence discussion. → The Gravel Bar hosted a […]

Monthly Newsletter October 2024 MADISON VALLEY OCTOBER “HAPPENINGS” → → What’s happened in Ennis, the Basecamp of the Madison Valley? → “The Madison” crew was filming in downtown Ennis! → The Jack Creek Preserve held their Fall Wonders Field Day. → Virginia City held their Golden Gavel Grinder Bike Fest and their October Fest at the Bale of Hay […]

Monthly Newsletter September 2024 MADISON VALLEY SEPTEMBER “HAPPENINGS” → What’s happened in Ennis, the Basecamp of the Madison Valley? → The Brewery Follies and the Virginia City Players gave their last performances of the season, on the 1st. → The Bozeman Symphony and the Montana Shakespear in the Park performed in Pony. → There was a Brewery 2 Brewery […]

Monthly Newsletter August 2024 MADISON VALLEY AUGUST “HAPPENINGS” → What’s happened in Ennis, the Basecamp of the Madison Valley? → Shedhorn Sports held their 27th annual “Hunters’ Rendezvous.” → The 25th Annual Noxious Weed Fund Raiser, sponsored by the MV Ranchlands Group Weed Committee, was hosted by the Hollow Top Angus Ranch in Pony. → The VC Preservation Alliance […]

Monthly Newsletter July 2024 MADISON VALLEY JULY “HAPPENINGS” → What’s happened in Ennis, the Basecamp of the Madison Valley? → Huge crowds enjoyed the annual July 4th parade, rodeos & festivities. → The Annual Gravelly Range Wildflower Tour was led by the Madison Ranger District. → The Summer Music in the Park Series continued in Peter T’s Park. → […]

Monthly Newsletter June 2024 MADISON VALLEY JUNE “HAPPENINGS” → What’s happened in Ennis, the Basecamp of the Madison Valley? →. There was a Summer Kickoff Rodeo with bronc & bull riding, at the Ennis Rodeo Grounds. → There was a Father’s Day Fishing Derby at Lions’ Club Park for kids. → iBaroque Music Montana performed “Musical Delights” at Trinity […]

Monthly Newsletter May 2024 MADISON VALLEY MAY “HAPPENINGS” → What’s happened in Ennis, the Basecamp of the Madison Valley? → The Madison Theatre presented a sold-out film premier of the documentary, “The Frontman – Dave Walker,” followed by a reception with the star and the film makers. → The Madison Ranger District co-hosted Annual Bear Creek Days. → The […]

Monthly Newsletter April 2024 MADISON VALLEY APRIL “HAPPENINGS” → What’s happened in Ennis, the Basecamp of the Madison Valley? → The Madison Theatre continued their eclectic choice of films and live entertainment. → The Madison Valley Ranch hosted their last Wine Pairing Dinner of the season. → The Elling House in Virginia City held another Chautauqua and hosted a […]

Monthly Newsletter March 2024 MADISON VALLEY MARCH “HAPPENINGS” → What’s happened in Ennis, the Basecamp of the Madison Valley? → The Madison Theatre had its Grand Re-opening and has hosted several films and live events. Check out their schedule at https://ennismovies.com/. → An MSU Extension Horticulture Specialist presented Xeriscaping and Water Wise Landscaping at the Madison Valley Library. → The […]

Monthly Newsletter February 2024 MADISON VALLEY FEBRUARY “HAPPENINGS” → What’s happened in Ennis, the Basecamp of the Madison Valley? → The Madison Valley Ranch hosted another outstanding Wine Pairing Dinner. → There was live music at the Gravel Bar and a Lip Sync Contest at the Pioneer Bar in Virginia City. → Big Sky held a “Best in the […]

Monthly Newsletter January 2024 MADISON VALLEY JANUARY “HAPPENINGS” → What’s happened in Ennis, the Basecamp of the Madison Valley? → The Madison Valley Ranch hosted another outstanding Wine Pairing Dinner. → A Master Gardener class was held at the Madison Valley Library. → Fishing buddies enjoyed Fly Tying Nights at the Burnt Tree Brewery. → There was a Seed […]