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Summer Gala - July 11, 2026

Registration: 4-5pm

Dinner: 6-7pm

Presentation & Live Auction: 7-8:30pm

Where:

Madison Double R Ranch: 357 Varney Cutoff Rd. Ennis, MT 59729

Our Summer Gala is shaping up to be one of those memorable evenings! Great people, a little river storytelling, a few friendly bidding wars at the silent and live auctions, and just enough mischief to keep things interesting.

It’s a chance to celebrate the Madison, connect with the community, and have a genuinely good time while doing some real good.

Come for the cause, stay for the company, and don’t be surprised if you leave with a story or two of your own.

Huge Thanks To This Year’s Sponsors!

Summer Events 2026

Guides & Outfitters Appreciation / @ Burnt Tree / May 6 / 6-8pm Hosted by Us

Side Channel Fundraiser / @ Madison Valley Ranch / June 4 / 5:30-8pm SOLD OUT

MRF Gala Dinner / @ Madison Double R / July 11 / 5-8pm Hosted by Us (*Always 2nd Saturday in July)

Trout Rodeo / @ Burnt Tree Brewing / July 31 / Hosted by Madison River Fishing Co.

Fly Fishing Skills Camp (ages 14-16) / @ Jack Creek Preserve / August 15-16 / Hosted by Us and JCPF

Fly Fishing & Outdoor Festival / @ Peter T’s Park / August 15 / 10am-4pm - Hosted by Ennis Chamber

Wretched Mess Fest / in West Yellowstone / September 11-12 / FRI 2-7pm, SAT 10-5pm - Hosted by West Yellowstone Chamber

Trout Rescue / @ Eight Mile FAS / October TBD - Hosted by Us

Summer Speakers Series 2025

The Watershed Speaker series will feature guest presentations from local experts.

June 24, 6:00-7:30pm Bozeman Public Library

“Raptors” with Steve Hoffman, Bridger fall migration raptor count coordinator and co-founder of HawkWatch International

September 17, 6:00-7:30pm at Madison Theatre, Ennis

“Wetland Birds” with Mark Mariano, Montana Wetlands & Waterfowl

Generously Sponsored by Burnt Tree Brewing / Pizza & Beer

Trout Rescue / West Madison Canal

The MRF team meets annually in October, with volunteers for a trout rescue at the Eight Mile FAS, usually scheduled to start at 8AM. STAY TUNED for 2025 Updates

Please feel free to call us before coming at (406) 682-3148 to check on the status. We will also post on our website, Facebook and Instagram with updates as we receive more information.

What To Bring: a fish net with tiny holes, polarized sunglasses, and be prepared to wade.

*Buckets will be provided. 

*Drinking water & coffee & snacks provided.