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Save the date
Thursday, November 12
Make an evening of it
6:00 - 11:00 PM
Meet us at
The Whitehall Community Center
Save the date
Thursday, November 12
2026
Make an evening of it
6:00 - 11:00 PM
Mountain Time
Meet us here
Whitehall Community Center
11 N. Division St., Whitehall, MT
Pull up a chair
An evening worth getting together for.
Bring a friend, bring your family, or make a table of it. There's plenty to enjoy - and plenty of time to catch up.
Dinner & good company
Start with appetizers, settle in for a hearty three-course dinner, and enjoy an evening with neighbors and friends.
A little bidding & family fun
Browse the live and silent auctions, enjoy a little friendly competition, and help support the Western Legacy Center.
A celebration of local history
Help us welcome the Dawson family into our Generational Exhibit, then round out the evening with dancing.
On the menu.
Dinner is expected to begin
around 6:45 - 6:50 PM
To start
Appetizers
Caprese skewers
Huckleberry meatballs
By red apron catering
A hearty dinner
Brisket
Loaded mashed potatoes
Cooked green beans
Salad
Something sweet
Festive cake
Dessert by
Included with your meal ticket - Coffee, water, and soda.
Also available - A cash bar.
This year's generational exhibit honorees
The Dawson family.
Their story follows four generations of family, hard work, and a lasting connection to the land. Family history places the ranch's beginnings in the early 1880s, with the first homestead around 1885. John William Dawson, a prospector from Quebec, built a life there with Alice Porter.
Their son George continued the ranch, later working alongside his sons, Jack and Dave. Today, Jack's daughter Trudy carriers that work into the fourth generation. RaeCille described ranch life as "rich" in land, friends, and freedom.
Are you feeling lucky?
Join us for both a silent auction and a live auction. Place your bids at the silent auction starting at 6pm, then get ready for the live auction after dinner service.
406 moose welcome sign
Hunting & game processing basket
Western themed dinnerware
Wine & glassware gift basket
Rustic Western arrangement
This year's generational exhibit honorees
Honoring the Dawson family.
Their story follows four generations of family, hard work, and a lasting connection to the land. Family history places the ranch's beginnings in the early 1880s, with the first homestead around 1885. John William Dawson, a prospector from Quebec, built a life there with Alice Porter.
Their son George continued the ranch, later working alongside his sons, Jack and Dave. Today, Jack's daughter Trudy carriers that work into the fourth generation. RaeCille described ranch life as "rich" in land, friends, and freedom.
Discover more of montana's history
A spotlight on the spirit of the rodeo
The Montana Western Legacy Center hosts Cowboy Christmas each year, an event that brings our community together and honors our Western heritage.
This year, we’re excited to include the Montana High School Rodeo’s in the new Hall of Fame. Cowboy Christmas supports our community and raises funds for the Western Legacy Center, helping us preserve our local history for future generations.
We'll see you in whitehall
Join us for
Cowboy Christmas
The Cowboy Christmas Dinner takes place the Whitehall Community Center. If you're stopping in to buy tickets beforehand, visit the Montana Western Legacy Center at 415 N. Whitehall Street, Whitehall, MT 59759.
Live & silent auctions
Find something worth raising a hand for.
The silent auction opens at 6 PM, and the live auction will take place after dinner.
Live & silent auctions
Find something worth raising a hand for.
The silent auction opens at 6 PM, and the live auction will take place after dinner.
406 moose welcome sign
Hunting & game processing basket
Western themed dinnerware
Wine & glassware gift basket
Rustic Western arrangement
Discover more of montana's history
A spotlight on the spirit of the rodeo
The Montana Western Legacy Center hosts Cowboy Christmas each year, an event that brings our community together and honors our Western heritage.
This year, we’re excited to include the Montana High School Rodeo’s in the new Hall of Fame. Cowboy Christmas supports our community and raises funds for the Western Legacy Center, helping us preserve our local history for future generations.
We'll see you in whitehall
Good company is always worth the trip.
The Cowboy Christmas Dinner takes place the Whitehall Community Center. If you're stopping in to buy tickets beforehand, visit the Montana Western Legacy Center at 415 N. Whitehall Street, Whitehall, MT 59759.
Questions about the evening?
Call 406-266-1276 or email montanawlc+events@gmail.com
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