Montana Cowgirl Showdown October 12, 2024

Event by Carbon County Historical Society & Museum
Roman Theater
Duration: 8 hr
Public · Anyone on or off Facebook


It’s time to participate in the first annual Montana Cowgirl Showdown in Red Lodge, Montana!
This event will take place, October 12th at the Roman Theater, the longest continuous theater venue in Montana! This will be a gathering of Cowgirl Talent featuring county music, poetry, dance, and cowgirl couture. But it gets better, this event will be a fundraiser to benefit the Carbon County Historical Society and Museum. This museum was founded by the first woman to be inducted into the Rodeo Hall of Fame, Alice Greenough, and we are honored to follow in her footsteps to showcase the talents and gifts of other amazing cowgirls!

How can you participate or perform? Please contact the Carbon County Historical Society & Museum at 406-446-3667 or email Preservation@carboncountyhistory.com to register in advance by October 11th, 2024 or register the day of at the Roman Theater located at 120 Broadway Ave S, Red Lodge, MT. This event is FREE to all registered participants! Please note the number of participants and performers is limited. Please contact us early to secure your place in the lineup. The winners from each category will participate in the Evening Showdown and will receive recognition and awards! If you are interested in performing in the Evening Showdown or participating in the contests, please reach out to discuss further details to book your space.

Looking to attend the event? We are anticipating a day full of exciting activities and showcases featuring local and professional talent! If you would like to experience the all day festivities $15 tickets are available. For entry to the evening finals and performance there are $10 tickets that can be purchased. Tickets can be purchased directly through the Carbon County Historical Society & Museum’s website at:
https://www.carboncountyhistory.com/admission-tickets/montanacowgirlshowdowntickets

Would you like to sponsor the event or donate? Please contact Betsy Scanlin for sponsor information at bescanlin@msn.com. If you would like to donate items for the silent auction, please contact Becky Van Horn at the Carbon County Historical Society & Museum at 406-446-3667 or email Preservation@carboncountyhistory.com. Any donations can be made either online through the museum website at https://www.carboncountyhistory.com/donate , at the museum directly, or with checks made out to the CCHS&M mailed to P.O. Box 881 Red Lodge, MT 59068. Donations will also be appreciated during the event.

It is our intention that this event will help not only raise funds for the museum but that it will also raise awareness of the incredibly talented cowgirls who grace our lives and community! We aim to create an event that will empower women to express themselves and be recognized for their gifts. The Montana Cowgirl Showdown is looking forward to a hootin’ an hollerin’ good time on October 12th, 2024 and we hope to have you participate in whatever way you can!

Happy trails!