BREAKING: Billings Loses Major Rodeo Event

What is it that Beth Dutton said in the TV series Yellowstone?

Something about the 3 things Montanans want to know? The weather, when is the rodeo, and what time do the Bobcats play? What makes that such a great line is that there is a whole lot of truth in it.

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Montana is a rodeo state. In one of the last places that you will actually find real cowboys and cowgirls, we take our rodeo very seriously here.

Rodeo Season is something people get excited about and whether it's a weekly rodeo, the MSU Spring Rodeo, or an annual rodeo like the Livingston Roundup, is something Montanans come out for.

Which rodeo event is leaving Billings?

So you can imagine the shock when an event that has been held in Billings for 3 decades decided to call it quits.

According to the PBR, the "Unleash The Beast" series will not come back to Billings in 2027 after being a staple for over 30 years. An event so popular that folks would buy tickets in advance, hotels were booked, and restaurants full. Not only was it an extremely popular event for Billings, but it was also a money maker.

Now, does that mean that the PBR is done in Billings? Not exactly.

There will be an event to replace "Unleash The Beast" and while it promises action, it should be noted that it is also considered a step below. The Velocity Tour will make its mark in Billings going forward.

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It should be noted that PBR events will continue to take place in Big Sky, Kalispell, and Livingston.