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Calendar of Events | DESTINATION RED LODGECalendar of EventsBeartooth Scenic BywayOpens for TravelMay 2013 – The opening of the sky-high BeartoothScenic Byway is always weather-dependent. Call theRed Lodge Visitor’s Center to confirm, 406-446-1718.www.beartoothhighway.comBearcreek Downs Pig RacingThurs-Sundays, May 23 - September 1, 2013 – Horseracing make you ho-hum? Head to the BearcreekSaloon and Steakhouse just east of Red Lodge towatch porkers race their way through the BearcreekDowns. www.redlodge.com/bearcreekRed Lodge Music FestivalJune 1-9, 2013 – Talented young musicians fromacross the country gather in Red Lodge to learn fromand perform with some of classicalmusic’s most accomplished players.Faculty and student recitals areheld nightly and are open to thepublic.www.redlodgemusicfestival.org©Anne Laird-NiemannFounders Day CelebrationJune 8, 2013 – Mark your calendars for the FourthAnnual Founders’ Day Fundraiser. This year thecelebration is honoring the Red Lodge MusicFestival’s 50th Year Anniversary. It will featurehistorical tours and wpecial music presentations.A roundtable discussion will be held featuring BobMoran, local music festival historian, on the historyof the Red Lodge Music Festival. Buses of YellowstonePreservation Trust will offer a historic driving tour inan original Yellowstone Bus nkoof the Hi-Bug Districtand other historical locations for a nominal fee.www.carboncountyhistory.comHome of ChampionsRodeo and ParadeJuly 2-4, 2013 – The Home of Champions Rodeodraws some of the best cowboys andcowgirls in the country for three days ofexcitement that’s pure Old West. Bareback,bull and saddlebronc riding, calf roping,steer wrestling and barrel racing areguaranteed to get you sitting on the edgeof your seat. Don’t miss the parade, helddowntown each day at noon. www.redlodgerodeo.comArt in the BEARTOOTHSJuly 13, 2013 – “Art in the Beartooths” with signatureartist, Tom Wolfe, features 30 local artists paintingduring the day in Lions Park. The event continuesinto the evening with a catered supper, libations, silentauction of artwork from 50 Guild artists, and a liveauction of the art created during the day. Red Lodge’sPainted Ladies and friends will also be featured.www.carboncountydepotgallery.org45th Annual Beartooth RunJuly 14, 2013 – Are you tired of the same old roadrace? Looking for a challenge like you’ve neverexperienced? Then lace up for one of NorthAmerica’s highest road races, this 10k (or 5k) at10,000 feet is the race for you. The new courseshowcases awesome views from the top of the LineCreek Plateau, including the amazing Bear’s Toothwhich the area was named after. Along with itsamazing vistas this course is all above 10,000 feet onthe All American Road, the Beartooth Highway.www.beartoothrun.com19th Annual Beartooth RallyJuly 19-21, 2013 – You’d swear you were in Sturgisduring the Beartooth Rally when Harley-Davidsonmotorcycles line the streets and black leather is thefashion statement of choice. Activities include ariotous street dance and the legendary Iron HorseRodeo. www.beartoothrally.com10 FACEBOOK.COM/REDLODGE TWITTER.COM/REDLODGEMONTANA