406-682-7112    ♦    219 E Main St    ♦    P.O. Box 1105    ♦    Ennis, MT 59729

Things To Do

Fishing

FISHING

Year Around

World Famous Madison River..... What more can you say. Enjoy a guided fly-fishing trip on the Madison River, or one of the many other nearby streams. We also have numerous lakes close by to take your float tube or wade the banks. Let us help you plan the perfect fly-fishing adventure complete with guide and lodging. Call Apex Management for more information.
Hunting

HUNTING

Hunting possiblities are endless in the Madison Valley. Many of the current record holders have been harvested from this valley. The vast area lends to many differnt types of hunting and skill levels.
Lewis and Clark Caverns

LEWIS AND CLARK CAVERNS

May 1 to September 30

_____ Miles ____ from Ennis
Montana's first and best-known state park showcases one of the most highly decorated limestone caverns in the Northwest. Naturally air conditioned, these spectacular caves, lined with stalactites, stalagmites, columns, and helictites, date back through time.


MADISON VALLEY ARTS FESTIVAL

August 6 2011

Festival hours will be 10am – 4pm at Peter T’s Park featuring a juried arts & crafts show and sale, live entertainment, children’s face painting, “Meet the Authors” book signing, art raffle, and delicious food. For an application please contact Margie Reck at redmtnranch@yahoo.com or 406-682-4416. Deadline for applications is May 14, 2010.


SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS 2010 – ENNIS STROLL –

December 3, 2010

Come experience Ennis during an old fashioned Christmas Stroll from 3:00-8:00 PM. Merchants will be open late, featuring Christmas treats for all! Pictures with Santa, Christmas stories for children, roasted chestnuts, live music, special gallery events and much more! The Lions Club Park by the Madison River will be lit for the holiday season. Something for the whole family! Make a festive, fun night of it with local hotels and restaurants, see a movie in our quaint downtown theatre, and visit our neighbors in historic Virginia City for their Christmas Socials. Please call the Ennis Chamber of Commerce @ 406-682-4388 or visit the Chamber website: www.ennischamber.com for more information.


YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK

70 miles south of Ennis, Montana is Yellowstone National Park established in 1872. Yellowstone National Park is America's first national park. Located in Wyoming, Montana and Idaho, it is home to a large variety of wildlife including grizzly bears, wolves, bison, and elk. Preserved within Yellowstone National Park are Old Faithful and a collection of the world's most extraordinary geysers and hot springs, and the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone. A must see when travelling in and around the southwest area of Montana.
White Water Rafting

WHITE WATER RAFTING

Skiing

SKIING

Enjoy a skiing adventure at one of the many ski lodges in the area. Bridger Bowl, Moonlight Basin and Big Sky are all within a 1 hour 30 minute drive.
4th of July Rodeo and Parade

4TH OF JULY RODEO AND PARADE

July 3-4 2011

7/3/11 ~ Ennis Rodeo –
July 3rd at 8:00 pm. July 4th at 2:00 pm Rodeo Grounds in Ennis. Enjoy 2 days of NRA sanctioned rodeo featuring the top cowboys and cowgirls from the northwest in both rough stock and timed events. Please contact Katie at Northern Energy for Reserved Seating tickets(406)682-4230 after Memorial Day ‘11.


7/4/11 ~ Pancake Breakfast –
Volunteer Firemen Breakfast 6:00am -10:00am


7/4/11 ~ 4th of July Parade –
Parade begins at 10:00am July 4th. One of the Madison Valley’s most celebrated events, the traditional 4th of July Parade follows a route through historic downtown Ennis. Sponsored by the Ennis Area Chamber of Commerce.


7/4/11 ~ Lions Club BBQ –
Peter T’s Park 11:00 am