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Calamity’s Classic Rodeo blends western traditions with 21st Century technology, bringing an exciting twist to the rodeo scene in Livingston. Its parent company Windy City Outlaws has curated an exceptional event in collaboration with trusted professionals including their Montana stock contractors Sparky Dreesen & Paul Eiker of Big Circle Rodeo, esteemed announcer, Barney Sheridan, clown-barrel man, Dangerous Dave Whitmoyer, and official photography by Mark LaRowe. Sanctioned by the Northern Rodeo Association (NRA), Calamity’s Classic Rodeo concept started as “rough stock only” but expanded to include a wide range of thrilling events from rough stock to barrel racing to team roping, ladies & junior breakaway, and more.
This NRA season anticipates more than $500,000 in payouts to contestants at more than 40 rodeos throughout the region. Cowboys and cowgirls from all over Montana, surrounding states, and Canadian Provinces will compete for prize money.
Each day gates open 90 minutes prior so rodeo fans can enjoy food and beverages available from local vendors and charitable organizations, and purchase Calamity’s merchandise without missing a second of action-packed rodeo.
General admission is $15 (children age 5 and under are free). Reserved seats are $20 (infants 12 months or less on lap are free). Please note: No strollers or coolers allowed. No professional photography without prior permission.
Rough Stock Events: Bareback bronc riding, saddle bronc riding, and bull riding. In these events, the performance of the contestant and the stock animal are equally important and are counted in the overall score. Proper form is required, but basically, the contestant uses only one hand and must stay aboard the stock animal for at least eight seconds to receive a score.
Timed Events: Team roping, tie-down roping, steer wrestling, barrel racing (ladies & junior), and breakaway roping (ladies & junior). In these events, contestants complete in the shortest amount of time.
Join them as they celebrate this hometown, community tradition and create unforgettable moments at the 2025 Calamity’s Classic Rodeo! We’re “cinching up our flank straps and coming out of the gate soon!”
For tickets, visit Calamity’s website (https://calamitysroughstockclassicrodeo.com), the Livingston Area Chamber of Commerce, Murdoch’s (all locations), and The Spur Line. For information, call 406-220-6214 or email info@calamitysrodeo.com. Also, check them out on Facebook and Instagram.