The Long Way
Cascade County
A wide landscape view of a green valley surrounded by forested mountains under an overcast sky.
Plate I. Little Belt Mountains, Montana Fiddle Camp. From montanafiddlecamp.org

Montana Fiddle Camp

Monarch, Montana, Cascade County, Montana. Instructional acoustic music camp.

Details

Map. Monarch, Montana, Cascade County, Montana. Larger map
Where
4806 U.S. Highway 89, Monarch, Montana, MT 59463. Directions
When
Week 1: May 29-June 3, 2027; Week 2: June 5-10, 2027; Western Swing Weekend: May 21-25, 2027.
Getting there
The camp is located between Great Falls and White Sulphur Springs, near mile marker 48. The nearest airport is Great Falls International Airport, approximately 50 miles from camp.
Fees
Tuition $480 (all classes, instructors' concert, and band lab concert); meals Regular $135, Gluten free $155, Vegetarian $155, Gluten-free and Vegetarian $155.
Hours
Check-in opens at 2:00 pm on Monday, or Tuesday morning from 8:00 to 10:00 am.
Access
There is open Wi-Fi available in the lodge. It will be shut off during the evening performances so that we can live stream the concerts. Be aware that the Wi-Fi is limited in bandwidth and speed. Cell phone coverage is very sparse.
Walk-in or reserve
A deposit of $150 is required to register. We will close registration options as they fill. You may request to be placed on the waiting list if your chosen options have filled. Deposits will not be refunded for cancellations after April 1, 2026.
Phone
(406) 320-1150
Website
montanafiddlecamp.org
Managed by
Diocese of Great Falls-Billings.

A spectacular opportunity to unplug and enjoy music in the old-time acoustic tradition, Montana Fiddle Camp provides a retreat from daily demands and a fully immersive musical experience. Take in the raw beauty of the Little Belt mountains with hiking trails, historical points of interest, and the Belt Creek bordering the camp facilities near Monarch, Montana.

Notable Events

  1. Dance instructor Dot Kent started the camp auction tradition many years ago. montanafiddlecamp.org

People

  • Dot Kent, dance instructor who started the camp auction tradition.

Sources

  1. montanafiddlecamp.org
  2. montanafiddlecamp.org/about
  3. montanafiddlecamp.org/facilities
  4. montanafiddlecamp.org/student-handbook
  5. montanafiddlecamp.org/westernswingweekend
  6. montanafiddlecamp.org/instructors
  7. montanafiddlecamp.org/contact
  8. saintthomascamp.com
  9. facebook.com/montanafiddlecamp
  10. centralmontana.com/communities/monarch