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2026 Ag Banquet

2025 Ag Excellence Award

Join us for the Billings Chamber Ag Banquet, proudly presented by Yellowstone Valley Electric Cooperative on Friday, January 30, 2026, from 5:00 to 9:00 pm, at MetraPark Pavilion.

Our 2026 Ag Banquet will be patriotic themed, “Red, White, and You” as our great nation will celebrate its 250th birthday later in the year.

Immerse yourself in an evening of commemoration, admiration, and gratitude for the backbone of our community—agriculture. This annual gathering promises a delightful steak dinner with all the trimmings, entertainment, industry updates, and ample opportunities for engaging conversations and cocktails with fellow ag producers, agribusinesses, and ag enthusiasts. Gain insights from Ag Industry Leaders and join us in honoring the recipient of this year’s Agriculture Excellence Award, presented by Stockman Bank.

In a commitment to supporting the future of agriculture—our youth, the Billings Chamber and Chamber Ag Committee are collaborating with Yellowstone County 4-H for a 50-50 drawing. 

Extend the invitation to your friends and neighbors for an unforgettable evening dedicated to Montana’s leading industry.

Event pricing is as follows:

  • $800 for a table of ten (reserved seating of 10 seats)
  • $80 per individual ticket (general admission seating)
  • Drink Tickets: $7 per ticket
    • You may purchase your drink tickets prior to the event during the registration process. Drink tickets may also be purchased during the event. If you do not have drink tickets, the bar is cash only.

Mark your calendars for Friday, January 30, 2026, from 5:00 to 9:00 pm, at MetraPark Pavilion. Secure your tickets or reserve a table for 10 by Friday, January 23rd. Let’s celebrate the heart of our community and the essence of our state’s prosperity.

Event Agenda:

5:00 p.m.

  • Doors Open
  • Cocktails & Conversations

6:00 p.m.

  • Welcome
  • Steak Dinner
  • Entertainment: Cara Bout Ag

7:00 p.m.

  • Program featuring MSU President Brock Tessman
  • Ag Excellence Award Recipient Presentation, Sponsored by Stockman Bank

8:00 p.m.

  • Networking

This event is made possible thanks to our generous sponsors (being added as they are confirmed):

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Event Highlights

2025 Ag Excellence Award

The 2025 Agriculture Excellence Award, presented by Stockman Bank, is awarded posthumously to John Ostlund, former Yellowstone County Commissioner and advocate for agriculture and the western way of life.

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2026 Line Up

  • Our emcee will be Colter Brown of the Northern Ag Network.
  • A welcome by newly installed Mayor Mike Nelson.
  • Our entertainment is Cara Pascalar of Cara Bout Ag, a rancher and agriculture comedian from Oregon (formerly from Dillon, MT).
  • Our keynote speaker is Montana State University President Brock Tessman.
  • Enjoy steak dinner prepared by Yellowstone Kelly’s Catering.
  • Complimentary Coors provided by Molson Coors and distributed by Briggs Distributing.
  • Orange Crush and full, cash bar service provided by Tiny’s Tavern.

Cancellations Policies

Cancellation Policy:
To ensure the effective planning and execution of high-quality programs and events, the Billings Chamber of Commerce must make attendance estimates, honor catering commitments, and engage in agreements with various venues and facilities. Consequently, we have established the following policies pertaining to event registration and cancellation.

Registration Cancellation by Attendee:

  • Unless explicitly indicated in the registration materials, the refund deadline for registrations is set at 2 business days before the event.
  • All requests for cancellations must be sent via email to kelsi@BillingsChamber.com before the specified deadline.
  • Registrants canceling before the deadline may be considered for a full refund. However, cancellations received after the stipulated deadline will not be eligible for any refund.
  • Transferring a registration to another individual is allowed without penalty.
  • Non-payment does not automatically cancel your registration.

No-Show/Non-Attendance:

  • Attendees who register but fail to participate in the event are required to make full payment.
  • If payment is not received before the event, the individual remains responsible for settling the entire balance.

Event Cancellation by the Chamber:

  • The Billings Chamber of Commerce holds the right to cancel, postpone, or reschedule events in response to unforeseen circumstances.
  • Should the Chamber cancel an event, registrants will be entitled to a full refund.
  • In the case an event is postponed or rescheduled, registrants can choose between a full refund or transferring their registration to the rescheduled event.