The People's Tree: Whistlestop Tour 2026
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Join us for a once-in-a-lifetime holiday celebration as the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree makes a special stop in Gardiner on its journey to Washington D.C.* View the tree up close, buy merchandise, and meet the team behind it all! Find the official press release here.
Where: Gardiner Rodeo Grounds, 100 US HWY 89 S, Gardiner, MT 59030
When: Saturday, November 7, 4:30pm – 6:30 pm
Coming from out of town? Consider booking a stay at one of Gardiner’s many lodging establishments! Check out year-round lodging options here: VisitGardinerMT.com – Lodging.
Activities:
$5 chili benefiting the Gardiner Gateway Hose Company Fire & EMS, bring cash, hot chocolate also available.
Family-Friendly activities including: ornament decorating, meet a pony, pay dirt, and more
Meet Yellowstone National Park park staff, learn about wildlife and the place we call home
Check back for more details coming soon!
Parking: Park along US HWY 89. Overflow parking at the Yellowstone Village Inn, 1102 Scott St. West Gardiner, MT. There will not be parking available at the Rodeo Grounds due to the size and turning radius of the truck carrying the tree.
This event would not be possible with out the generous support of our sponsors THANK YOU: Yellowstone National Park Lodges, Montana’s Yellowstone Country, Gardiner Sinclair, Visit Gardiner MT, Yellowstone Forever, Yellowstone Roughriders, Gardiner Gateway Hose Company, Auster at Dome Mountain, and the Yellowstone Village Inn.
Please leave your furry friends at home.
*This is a non-partisan event.
Where: Gardiner Rodeo Grounds, 100 US HWY 89 S, Gardiner, MT 59030
When: Saturday, November 7, 4:30pm – 6:30 pm
Coming from out of town? Consider booking a stay at one of Gardiner’s many lodging establishments! Check out year-round lodging options here: VisitGardinerMT.com – Lodging.
Activities:
$5 chili benefiting the Gardiner Gateway Hose Company Fire & EMS, bring cash, hot chocolate also available.
Family-Friendly activities including: ornament decorating, meet a pony, pay dirt, and more
Meet Yellowstone National Park park staff, learn about wildlife and the place we call home
Check back for more details coming soon!
Parking: Park along US HWY 89. Overflow parking at the Yellowstone Village Inn, 1102 Scott St. West Gardiner, MT. There will not be parking available at the Rodeo Grounds due to the size and turning radius of the truck carrying the tree.
This event would not be possible with out the generous support of our sponsors THANK YOU: Yellowstone National Park Lodges, Montana’s Yellowstone Country, Gardiner Sinclair, Visit Gardiner MT, Yellowstone Forever, Yellowstone Roughriders, Gardiner Gateway Hose Company, Auster at Dome Mountain, and the Yellowstone Village Inn.
Please leave your furry friends at home.
*This is a non-partisan event.
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Where is it happening?
Gardiner Rodeo Grounds, 30 US-89, Gardiner, MT 59030, United States
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