Red Ants Pants Festival
The Red Ants Pants Music Festival is turning 15 — and the 2026 celebration promises to be the biggest and most memorable yet. Taking place July 23–26, 2026, in the scenic ranch country outside White Sulphur Springs, Montana, the festival has announced an all-star lineup featuring Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder, Molly Tuttle, Sara Evans, Old 97’s, Shinyribs, Brandy Clark, and many more.
The 15th anniversary lineup brings together GRAMMY-winning legends, Americana favorites, and rising stars for a weekend that celebrates music, community, and rural Montana culture. Hall of Fame bluegrass icon Ricky Skaggs leads the bill with his powerhouse band Kentucky Thunder. Joining him is acclaimed singer-songwriter and guitar virtuoso Molly Tuttle, the first woman to win the International Bluegrass Music Association’s Guitar Player of the Year award. Country music favorite Sara Evans also joins the celebration, bringing her multi-platinum catalog of hits and award-winning vocals to the pasture stage.
“This year we are celebrating 15 years of bringing people together through the power of music while making a positive difference in rural Montana,” said Sarah Calhoun, producer of the Red Ants Pants Music Festival. “Our fans know that beyond an unforgettable weekend of music and community, they are helping create lasting impact through the work of the Red Ants Pants Foundation.”
To mark the milestone anniversary, festival organizers are expanding the experience with more music, earlier campground and gate access, an additional night of camping, and free re-entry throughout the weekend. Festival-goers can also enjoy bonus campground activities, grantee storytelling panels highlighting 15 years of impact, and pre-festival work skills mini-workshops.
Weekend passes are available now for $215 in advance, with VIP weekend passes priced at $695. Single-day tickets are $90 in advance, and five-day camping passes are available for $55 per person. The festival’s free community street dance returns Thursday, July 23, in downtown White Sulphur Springs. Organizers encourage fans to purchase tickets early, as attendance is capped.