Red Ants Pants Music Festival
Took place Jul 23–26 and has ended.
Red Ants Pants Music Festival is a four-day, ticketed July gathering in a cow pasture south of White Sulphur Springs, with camping and more than 30 bands. Founded in 2011, its bookings span country, roots, Americana, and bluegrass. Proceeds support the Red Ants Pants Foundation’s work in women’s leadership, family farms, and rural communities.
cow pasture south of town · White Sulphur Springs, MT · 3 hr from Missoula
Good to know
Getting there
About a 3-hour drive from Missoula. The festival is set on a cow pasture south of White Sulphur Springs, Montana.
Camping
On-site camping is offered, with the campground opening the Wednesday before the festival at 4 p.m. A 5-day camping pass was $55 per person. A Generator-Free Zone is part of the campground layout, and campground passes were available for $55 cash purchase at the campground gate.
Tickets
For the 2026 edition, the weekend (3-day) pass was $215 in advance, VIP weekend (3-day) was $695, single-day passes were $90, and camping (5-day) was $55 per person. Children 12 and under were free with an accompanying adult, and active duty military received discounts. Tickets were sold through Eventgroove, with gate pricing going into effect the Monday before the festival. Hard tickets were also available at the Red Ants Pants store in White Sulphur Springs (cash or check only). All purchases were final and non-refundable, and the event ran rain or shine.
Lineup notes
Headliners for 2026 included Brandy Clark, Molly Tuttle, Old 97's, Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder, Sara Evans, and Shinyribs. The festival featured more than 30 acts across main and side stages. A free Thursday street dance in downtown White Sulphur Springs, with Tylor & The Train Robbers headlining and Amanda Stewart opening, kicked off the weekend.
What to expect
Four days of live music spanning country, roots, Americana, and bluegrass, set on a working cattle ranch. Outside alcohol is not permitted on the festival grounds. Volunteers can earn a free pass by completing shifts, and a complimentary side-by-side shuttle is available for those needing assistance.
- Children 12 and under free with an accompanying adult
- Free parking
- Free re-entry all weekend
- Hard tickets available at Red Ants Pants store in White Sulphur Springs (cash or check only)
2026 lineup
Thursday, Jul 23
Friday, Jul 24
Saturday, Jul 25
Hear the headliners
Brandy Clark
Brandy Clark is an American country music singer-songwriter. In 2023, she and frequent collaborator Shane McAnally wrote the music and lyrics for the musical Shucked, earning a Tony Award nomination for Best Original Score.
- country
- queer
Molly Tuttle is an American bluegrass vocalist, songwriter, guitarist, banjo player, recording artist and teacher. In 2023, she won the Grammy Award for Best Bluegrass Album for Crooked Tree.
- americana
- bluegrass
- singer-songwriter
Old 97s
Old 97's is an American rock band from Dallas. Formed in 1992, they have released thirteen studio albums, including American Primitive.
- alternative country
- country rock
- power pop
Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder
Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder is the country and bluegrass band that plays with American singer Ricky Skaggs. Skaggs leads the group on mandolin and vocals. The band has won the International Bluegrass Music Association’s Instrumental Group of the Year award multiple times and seven Grammy Awards. In July 2026, Skaggs is sharing the new single “Say a Prayer.”
- bluegrass
- country
- folk
Sara Evans
Sara Evans is an American country singer, songwriter, and record producer. As of 2025, she hosts the Diving in Deep with Sara Evans podcast, with new episodes every Thursday.
- country
- american
- modern country
Shinyribs
Shinyribs is a nine-piece swamp funk and Southern soul band from Austin, Texas.
From past years
