How To Kick Off the Rodeo Season in Belt, America

• Bust out the boots, hat and the brush popper shirts, it is almost rodeo time in Central Montana for 2025
• Father's Day weekend in Belt, Montana is the traditional kick off of the rodeo season across the area
• Events are scheduled across Montana in 2025 with the PRCA Finals in January of 2026 as the goal for contestants.

How To Kick Off the Rodeo Season in Belt, America

It may seem like the month of June is still a long time coming, but before you know it, there will be crowds hitting arenas across Montana towns and cities.

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It's almost rodeo season in the state and the party starts in Central Montana in the small town of Belt with a huge celebration on Father's Day weekend.

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Local Ranchers Lay the Cornerstone of the PRCA in Belt, Montana

Beginning in 1955, the Little Belt Cowboys Association originally was called the Little Belt Riding and Roping Club.  Local ranchers getting together to test each other and see who the best was.

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In 1961 the Association would turn from amateur status to joining the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association and the Montana Pro Rodeo Circuit.  Since then, the event has become known as the "Biggest Little Rodeo" in the state.

Get Set to Rodeo Coming on Father's Day Weekend Near Great Falls

Once you have dusted off the boots, set the calendar for June 14th and 15th, 2025, in Belt at the rodeo grounds in the town.  It also coincides with the Father's Day weekend to celebrate with the whole family.