Big Sky event ticket sales and donations raise funds for wild and open spaces
Wildlands Festival is produced by Outlaw Partners, publisher of Explore Big Sky.
Outlaw Partners is thrilled to share that Wildlands Festival has chosen three local organizations dedicated to preserving wild and open spaces as the beneficiaries for the 2024 event, Aug. 1-3. This year, The Greater Yellowstone Coalition, Wild Montana and Gallatin Valley Land Trust will benefit from the festival’s donations, auction proceeds, ticket sales and generous contributions from sponsors.
As the largest conservation-focused outdoor music festival in southwest Montana, Wildlands aims to raise awareness and funds for nonprofit organizations dedicated to saving wild and open spaces while featuring an all-star lineup of musicians. This summer, the two-day music lineup will feature country music headliners, Maren Morris on Friday, Aug. 2, and Dierks Bentley on Saturday, Aug. 3. Additional artists include Lukas Nelson and Wyatt Flores.
“It’s a privilege to support three organizations that help make southwest Montana a better place to live while preserving it for future generations,” said Eric Ladd, founder and chairman of Outlaw Partners. “To combine our fundraising efforts with the efforts of these organizations, along with a weekend of incredible music, is an unforgettable experience and why Outlaw continues to grow the festival.”
In its fourth year, Outlaw Partners is continuing the success of Wildlands Festival by partnering with music artists, conservationists, notable brands and charitable organizations passionate about preserving land in Montana and beyond. Last year, the festival raised over $500,000 for river conservation. This year, the goal is to further that momentum by supporting three local organizations making great strides in preserving southwest Montana’s wild spaces.
“We are incredibly honored that Outlaw Partners and the Wildlands Festival have chosen to support Gallatin Valley Land Trust this year,” said GVLT Executive Director Chet Work. “Not only is the festival one of the most anticipated events of the summer, but it is also one of the most community-minded—providing significant support to conservation-focused nonprofits like GVLT. This generous contribution will help GVLT pursue our mission of conservation and trails and have a lasting impact on the quality of life for southwest Montana.”
Additional opportunities to support this year’s beneficiaries include an intimate fundraiser to kick off the weekend on Thursday, Aug. 1. The event will feature live entertainment, a speaker panel and a silent auction while connecting with others who support and celebrate Montana’s open spaces.
“We are honored to participate in the Wildlands Festival,” said John Todd, executive director of Wild Montana. “This celebration of Montana’s iconic landscapes aligns perfectly with our commitment to conserving our state’s public lands and waters. The festival will provide a unique opportunity to connect with friends who are equally passionate about the outdoors, and to raise funds and awareness for protecting our wild places for future generations.”
The Montana organizations being supported are dedicated to preserving sacred lands, maintaining recreational trails, supporting working farms and ranches, protecting waterways and wildlife, enhancing public land access and more. Funds raised at Wildlands Festival will help further their efforts now and for future generations.
“Our work to protect the 22 million acres of America’s most vibrant and wild ecosystem wouldn’t happen without the support of people who care deeply about Greater Yellowstone,” said Greater Yellowstone Coalition Executive Director Scott Christensen. “The Wildlands Festival is a great example of people coming together to celebrate this special place, and we are honored to be chosen by Outlaw Partners as one of this year’s nonprofit beneficiaries. These funds will support our efforts to work with all people to protect the lands, waters and wildlife of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem.”
For more updates and information on tickets and donations, visit wildlandsfestival.com.
