Enjoy your stay at Red Bear Inn and immerse yourself in the attractions of our quaint, eclectic Western town.
Whether you're seeking a luxurious massage, exploring art galleries, bowling, attending the theatre, practicing yoga, hiking, wildlife viewing, or fly fishing, Ennis offers a multitude of activities for all our guests. We recommend staying for at least two nights to fully appreciate everything Ennis has to offer.
Yellowstone National Park beckons, and the Madison River is just a short, leisurely 10-minute walk from Red Bear Inn.
28
May
Live Music at The Longbranch
Enjoy live music at The Longbranch featuring Travis Riddle!
Event held in Ennis.
29
May
Live Music at The Longbranch
Enjoy live music at The Longbranch featuring Jack Gilk!
Event held in Ennis.
29
May
Live Music at Gravel Bar
Enjoy live music at Gravel Bar featuring Dammit Duo!
Event held in Ennis.
29
May
Live Music at Willie's Distillery
Enjoy live music at Willie's Distillery featuring John Foster!
Event held in Ennis.
5:30pm
30
May
Live Music at Gravel Bar
Enjoy live music at Gravel Bar featuring Free Range!
Event held in Ennis.
30
May
Live Music at The Longbranch
Enjoy live music at The Longbranch featuring Clint Reimann Band!
Event held in Ennis.
3
Jun
Cheers to Yoga
Join Laura Holtz at Willie's Distillery for yoga and drinks!
Event held in Ennis.
5:30pm
5
Jun
Lone Feather Hats at Willie's Distillery
Join us at Willie's Distillery with Lone Feather Hats!
Event held in Ennis.
5:00pm
5
Jun
Live Music at Willie's Distillery
Enjoy live music at Willie's Distillery featuring Eric Leadbetter!
Event held in Ennis.
Enjoy Irish Days in Virginia City, Montana! The Hibernians will paint a green stripe down the highway and hold an Irish parade. They also pay tribute to Governor Meagher and there are often bagpipers in town too! Live it up with the Irish this weekend!
Event held in Virginia City.
12
Jun
4R Farm at Willie's Distillery
Join us at Willie's Distillery for a botanical wellness balm bar.
Event held in Ennis.
5:00pm
12
Jun
Live Music at Willie's Distillery
Enjoy live music at Willie's Distillery featuring Lena Rich and Jon Degroot!
Event held in Ennis.
5:30pm
13
Jun
Miners' Union Day Celebration
Celebrate Miners' Union Day with FREE general admission all day and reduced underground tour rates! We will have activities for the kids and promise a fun afternoon for the entire family.
Event held in Butte.
9:30am
13
Jun
Live Music at Willie's Distillery
Enjoy live music at Willie's Distillery featuring Connor Middlebrooks!
Event held in Ennis.
5:30pm
17
Jun
Cheers to Yoga
Join Laura Holtz at Willie's Distillery for yoga and drinks!
Event held in Ennis.
5:30pm
19
Jun
Live Music at Willie's Distillery
Enjoy live music at Willie's Distillery featuring Martin DeGroot!
Event held in Ennis.
5:30pm
20
Jun
Rockin' The Madison
Enjoy the Madison River while listening to music by Jojo Hermann, Eric Martinez, Andy Clapp, and Mike Daviov.
Event held at the Double R in Ennis.
Enjoy live music at Willie's Distillery featuring Drew Cooper!
Event held in Ennis.
5:30pm
27
Jun
Live Music at Willie's Distillery
Enjoy live music at Willie's Distillery featuring Stan Murphy!
Event held in Ennis.
5:30pm
3
Jul
Freedom Festival
This Fourth of July, head to the historic town of Butte for the Freedom Festival. The festivities begin on July 3rd as Town Pump sponsors the annual iconic fireworks launched from the base of Butte's famous "Big M" above Montana Tech. This fireworks display is claimed to be the most spectacular fireworks display in all of Montana! The celebration continues on July 4th at 10am for the parade!
Event in Butte.
3
Jul
Ennis Annual 4th of July Parade and Rodeo
Parade This Western Themed Parade takes place on the 4th of July at 10am through downtown Ennis along Main Street. Red, white and blue decorations and flowers line the downtown shops as people come together as a community and celebrate.
Rodeo No visit to Ennis over 4th of July weekend is complete without taking a seat in the stands at the rodeo grounds and watching top cowboys and cowgirls compete in rough stock and timed events. This two-day rodeo is scheduled at 7pm on July 3rd and July 4th and takes place at the Ennis Rodeo Grounds.
Event in Ennis.
7:00pm
4
Jul
4th of July Fireworks in Virginia City
Enjoy a festive 4th of July in Virginia City, Montana! Visit our shops, dine in our great restaurants, and catch a show by the Brewery Follies. Then enjoy a fabulous fireworks display that always delights young & old!
Event held in Virginia City.
5
Jul
Kids Fishing Derby
From 10 a.m. to noon Sunday July 5th, 2026 at the Kid's Fishing Pond between Virginia City and Nevada City. The kids will be divided into three age groups: 3-6, 7-9 and 10-14
There will be prizes for the largest fish, the heaviest fish and the fisher-child who has come the farthest to fish. The Virginia City Vigilance Club, in cooperation with the State of Montana, sponsors the pond and the annual derby. The Ennis Fish Hatchery provides the fish.
Event held in Virginia City.
Main Street in Virginia City comes to life when the Vigilante Car Show takes place! Car enthusiasts from across the state bring their pride and joys to Virginia City, where they polish and display their incredible cars, spanning the decades of automobiles. Stroll the street and vote for your favorite car!
Event held in Virginia City.
Willie’s Distillery is a small batch distillery located in Ennis, Montana, on the banks of the fabled Madison River. Willie’s mission is to make World Class Spirits for World Class Individuals. The distillery uses fresh mountain water straight from the source, and grains and ingredients from small Montana farms and growers ranging from a local apiary to the barley fields of the Montana Highline. Each bottle is handled and filled with care. Stop by to taste a specially crafted cocktail. This is truly a local gem and you can find gifts to take back to your friends and family.
Yellowstone is the world's FIRST national park! On March 1, 1872, Yellowstone became the first national park for all to enjoy the unique hydrothermal and geologic features. Within Yellowstone's 2.2 million acres, visitors have unparalleled opportunities to observe wildlife in an intact ecosystem, explore geothermal areas that contain about half the world’s active geysers, and view geologic wonders like the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone River. Gates typically open at 8am and close at 9pm.
Along with the caves this three thousand plus acre park has many other recreational opportunities. There are two visitor centers, a cafe, gift shop, two picnic areas, and river access to the famed and historic Jefferson River. The Jefferson River offers many opportunities for canoeing and fishing. The park also offers features over ten miles of hiking trails to enjoy the wildlife and beautiful scenery nearby. The state park elevation is forty-three hundred feet and the cavern entrance stands at fifty-three hundred feet.
A nonprofit wildlife park and education facility located in West Yellowstone, Montana. They are dedicated to helping people understand and connect with the local area and ecosystem. They have live animals, including grizzly bears, grey wolves, and birds of prey. The animals at Grizzly and Wolf Discovery Center serve as ambassadors for their wild counterparts to educate visitors and appreciate these animals. The Grizzly and Wolf Discovery Center provides an opportunity for people to learn more about these top predators and the important role they play in our wildlife.
Spirit of the North is a guided dog sledding trip where you can experience the beauty of these animals and the nearby wilderness. These sled dog adventures highlight these team of Alaskan huskies that are well-trained athletes and love what they do. When you visit the Spirit of the North Sled Dog Adventures be sure to dress warm because it can get cold out there. Trips are about two hours long but sometimes can vary depending upon the weather and trail conditions. Visit their website to set up your reservation to lead this team of dogs.
Whether you are an experienced golfer or still getting the feel for it, Madison Meadows Golf Course should be in your plans to visit. This course offers practice facilities, lessons, a dedicated driving range, or guests can just enjoy a classic round of golf. Offering options for everyone, with a 9 hole or 18 hole course and daily cart rentals. Come relax and enjoy a sport fit for everyone.
River Studio offers weekly fitness classes of all kinds including yoga, private instruction and workshops to the residents and visitors of the Madison Valley. By integrating body, breath, movement, and meditative awareness, they intend to inspire your personal health and well-being. Every body is welcome.
With a serene, blissful setting, massage therapists take care of all of their clients’ needs. Montana Healing Arts offers different types of massage as well as different session lengths. KT (a therapist there) is trained in massage therapy as well as Reiki healing. Please reward yourself by going for a visit. You can easily walk to Montana Healing Arts from the Red Bear Inn.
Only 18 miles from Ennis, Virginia City is worth a visit. There is no doubt about that. While meandering the historic streets, please be sure to stop into the many boutiques, restaurants, watering holes, and candy shop. There's so much to experience, see, eat and drink. It's also known as a "Living Ghost Town!" We recommend the open-air bus tour of the city that includes a stop on Boot Hill. This is where five rogue road agents were buried by the Vigilantes. Don't forget to check out the walking tour map found on the chamber's website.
If you've been hankering for a movie on vacation, or just want to get in out of the sun, head to The Madison Theatre. It is located in downtown Ennis and hosts first run movies. There is a snack bar, popcorn, sodas, and a renovated theater. Enjoy the big screen in Ennis, Montana.
Being in the center of one of the world’s best fly fishing areas, the Ennis Fish Bowl provides an alternative for families and friends to get together to bowl in a retro bowling facility that has been upgraded to the most modern bowling experience. The facility still has real wood lanes, and runs 1963 Brunswick A2 machines while you enjoy absolutely modern scoring and entertainment systems. Six lanes provide you with personal local service, and quality food while you bowl. This business has been a central gathering place for over 55 years!
Soak and eat in the Water of the Gods, Montana's geothermal wonder. Just a 30 minute drive from Ennis, Montana. The hot spring and garden are on the ancestral land of Salish and Shoshone-Bannock peoples land. Guests can rent the spring privately or go during the public soaking hours. The spring is as large as a pool and there are bathrooms, changing facilities, an array of beverages, fresh food, and often, live music. This really is a special atmosphere and experience. Remember, though, the water is hot!
Whether you're a beginner or an experienced angler, the guides will cater the trip to your needs. Choose between a half day and a full day and they'll bring lunch (full days). You can also purchase gear, clothes, sunglasses, anything you need for a day of floating and fishing.
Trout Stalkers offers many options for guided Montana fly fishing trips. The Madison River is our home stream, so we specialize in guiding on this great river. We cater to anglers of all skill levels, from beginner fly fishermen looking to catch that first trout on a fly, to the seasoned angler seeking a veteran Montana fishing guide who knows these waters like the back of their hand. Our experienced guides will work hard to help you have a first-rate Montana fly fishing experience.
