The Livingston Area Chamber of Commerce and Livingston Convention and Visitors Bureau has announced the annual Park County Days are to be held Sunday, August 14th through Sunday, August 21st with daily events happening around Livingston. Enjoy a week packed with family-friendly events celebrating the rich history of Park County and the gateway cities and towns that lead you into Yellowstone National Park. This week of fun all leads up to the 2016 National Park Service Centennial Celebration on Thursday, August 25th in Gardiner—the North entrance to the Park. Livingston and Park County is home to an eclectic mix of people and community members who are proud of their rich history and diversity. Park County days is a way to celebrate life here, but also showcase the area to those traveling through to visit Yellowstone National Park. Here’s a look at the schedule of events!
A Cemetery Walk will kick things off on Saturday, August 13th at 1pm at Calvary Cemetery on Old Clyde Park Rd. Park County Days will officially get underway on Sunday, August 14th with Ranch Heritage & Farm Day from 10am-3pm at the Miles Park Bandshell. Outdoor Recreation & Outfitters Day will take place on Monday, August 15th from 11am-5pm at the Sleeping Giant Trade Center. Tuesday, August 16th will feature Performing Arts, Storytelling & Film Day from 11am-8:30pm at The Shane Center, the Blue Slipper Theatre, and the Buckhorn Theatre. The Park County Farmer’s Market will take place on Wednesday, August 17th from 3-7pm at the Miles Park Bandshell. Thursday, August 18th will see Museum & Cultural History Day from 10am-6pm at The Fly Fishing Federation Museum, Livingston Depot Museum, and the Yellowstone Gateway Museum.
The Art Walk to Yellowstone will occur on Friday, August 19th from 2-8pm with select art gallery tours throughout Livingston, Paradise Valley, and Gardiner. Saturday, August 20th will feature Food, Fun & Suds in the Park from 11am-5pm at the Miles Park Bandshell, with a Battle of the Bands competition at 12pm. United in Light’s Mane Event will take place from 5-10pm at the Park County Fairgrounds. The Stafford Animal Shelter’s Bark in the Park will close out the week on Sunday, August 21st at 10:30am at the Miles Park Bandshell. Picnic in the Park, in conjunction with the NPS Centennial Celebration will take place on Thursday, August 25th. Didn’t get tickets to the Evening at the Arch event in Gardiner? Don’t worry, you can still watch the entire celebration live.
Come on down to the Miles Park Bandshell along the Yellowstone River for Picnic in the Park. Festivities commence at 3pm, with the live broadcast to begin at 7pm. This event will feature live music, food, and drinks. Grab a blanket, some chairs, and pack a picnic or stop by one of Livingston’s great local restaurants and bring your food along with you. Food and drinks will also be available for purchase at the park. Details and full schedule of all Park County Days events are available at ParkCountyDays.com/. •
