If it’s summer, there must be a rodeo somewhere

Every summer, Montana becomes a blur of rodeos — big and small, kids and adults, local and pro. On any given weekend, you’ll find numerous fairs and rodeos in all corners of the state.

One of the largest kicks off this week in Helena: The Last Chance Stampede and Fair starts Wednesday at the Lewis & Clark County Fairgrounds on West Custer Ave. and the big rodeo parade goes through downtown Helena beginning Saturday at noon.

The Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association events run Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights at the fairgrounds. Reserved seat tickets can be purchased by calling the Lewis and Clark County Fairgrounds office at (406) 457-8516.