Annual Benefit Gala

Foundation's 8th annual "Guardians of the River" Gala Banquet
Set for June 25th


The Old Kirby Place on the Madison river

Cameron, MT -- Our annual "Guardians of the River" Gala Banquet will be held this year on the banks of the Madison at the historic Old Kirby Place near the West Fork Bridge in Cameron, MT. The gala is set for the evening of June 25th. Mark your calendar and save the date!

Montana songbird Claudia Williams will be the featured entertainment this year. Claudia is the lead vocalist in the celebrated band Montana Rose. She is highly sought after for concerts after across the Rocky Mountain West. Claudia is famous for her distinctive song styling and is widely regarded as the musical voice of Montana.


Claudia Williams, lead singer for Montana Rose

The gala once again will feature the culinary artistry of Zac Kellerman of Zac's Montana Kitchen in Livingston, our signature "One Day on the Madison" silent art auction, live music, and presentation of the 2010 Friend of the Madison Award.

The live auction at this year's gala will feature these exciting items:

  • Masters of the Madison: A day's fishing for two with four legendary anglers - Craig Mathews, Bob Jacklin, Mike Lawson and Kelly Galloup. This is an once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to fish with and learn from each of these four famous fly fishers.
  • A week's trip for two to the beautiful tropical atoll Turneffe Flats Resort in Belize. This is your chance to score a saltwater grand slam - bonefish, permit and tarpon - on a fully guided trip to the premier luxury fishing resort in Belize.
  • A day's fishing for four rods on O'Dell Creek in Ennis, MT. Here's a rare opportunity to fish these private waters made famous by Nick Lyons in his book Spring Creek.

Watch upcoming editions of our email newsletter and our quarterly publication Madison River Currents for more information. Official banquet invitations will be mailed later this spring. All gala proceeds benefit the Foundation and its mission. A portion of the ticket price is tax deductible. For information of reservations call (406) 682-3148.