2019 VENDORS

A BIG THANKS to Big Sky Brewing, Cardinal Distributing, 2 Basset Brewery, and Western Cider for sponsoring the Red Ants Pants Music Festival!

* Vendor numbers roughly correspond to locations on our festival map *

FOOD VENDORS

1) Prairie Fire Kettle Corn: (Forsyth, MT) Montana Natives Dave & Wendy Shreeve started Prairie Fire with a Canopy and Kettle Corn. With the Tremendous Support of Thousands of Customers, Prairie Fire is now the “Montana Snack Food Outfitter,” with Seven Tasty Products.

2) Covered Wagon Hotdogs: (Missoula, MT) We Serve All Natural, Local, Montana Meat, 100% Beef Hotdogs and Our Award-Winning Bratwurst! Check our menu for your favorite Specialty Dog, for example: The Reuben Dog or the Western Dog. And Local Corn on the Cob!

3) The People’s Sandwich: (Bozeman, MT) The People’s Sandwich will be offering delicious slow braised sandwiches, tacos, and other comfy food! We are currently serving the Gallatin Valley, and are excited to come to the White Sulphur Springs area with the truck! Power to the Sandwich!

4) Devour ME: (Miles City, MT) Offering a spin on festival food.  Putting a unique twist on the cheeseburger, fresh cut fries with various toppings, homemade mac and cheese balls, spicy pickles, and Fry Daddy’s favorite – deep fried corn on the cob.

5) Branding Iron Café: (White Sulphur Springs, MT) Delicious raised in Montana Beef and Bison Burgers, House Made BBQ Pulled Pork and Slaw Sandwiches, on a Made in Montana or Udi’s Gluten Free Bun. Fresh Fruit or Coleslaw sides and Hot Coffee, Iced Tea, and Cucumber Jalapeno Lemonade!

6) Hindu Hillbilly Farm: (Alberton, MT) Hands down the best fresh squeezed honey lemonade you have ever had in your life, made with our homegrown honey and Thai basil.

7) Sweet Peaks Ice Cream: (Whitefish, MT)Sweet Peaks was founded in 2010 in Whitefish, MT. We offer delicious flavors that are carefully crafted using Montana dairy and a selection of quality ingredients from the mountains and beyond in 8 different locations across Montana, Idaho, and Washington.

8) Pad Thai Bozeman:(Bozeman, MT) We are offering high quality, authentic and delicious Asian food. We are proudly using the best local products for our valued customers.

9) Bitterroot Bison Co.: (Missoula, MT) We’ve got the best bison burger around! We enjoy sharing our own locally-raised, grass-fed bison meat through our food trailer. We are a family-run business & value our customers.

10) Mountain Fresh Italian Ice (Freshies): (Bozeman, MT) MADE IN MONTANA, Mountain Fresh is scoop-able refreshing happiness on a hot RAP day! Dairy-free and similar to sorbet, Mountain Fresh is way better than a sno-cone. We use organic cane sugar, natural colors and flavors.

11) Townshend’s Bozeman Teahouse: (Bozeman, MT)Townshend’s offers refreshing Taiwanese sweet bubble tea, hot tea, pastries, and kombucha probiotic drinks that are appealing to all ages. We’re dedicated to crafting unique and delicious beverages, and are excited to be part of the Red Ants Pants community!

12) Island Noodles: (Bozeman, MT) Island Noodles has been offering a fresh, hand-prepared meal for over 20 years. Island Noodles is a Polynesian dish featuring 21 vegetables, served with buckwheat yaki soba noodles in  a ginger garlic Island Sauce. Island Noodles can be enjoyed vegan as-is, or topped with teriyaki chicken. Teriyaki chicken is cooked and held separately and served with Island Noodles.

13) Scrappy’s Place: (Dillon, MT) Family owned & operated using recipes handed down from mother to daughter. Entire menu is freshly prepared and made from scratch. Fresh is best! Enjoy perfectly seasoned meats & beans, and don’t miss our Fresh Hot Fry Bread!

14) Dia Desserts: (Belgrade, MT) Montana sisters, Terri and Melissa Smith, make gluten free cheesecakes in Mason jars or cheesecake push-up pops celebrating regional flavors. Buy a cheesecake and free a cow (while supplies last).

15) Bill’s Place Diner & Catering: (Melville, MT) This is our fourth year as a vendor at the Red Ants Pants Music Festival.  We have spent many years perfecting our smoking processing – we hope you enjoy eating it as much as we enjoy preparing it.

16) Z’s Gyros: (Bozeman, MT) We serve authentic, fresh, gyro sandwiches, falafel, and specialty fries.  Our sandwiches have been a crowd favorite at events throughout Montana for over a decade.

17) The Rollin’ Donut: (Billings, MT) The Rollin’ Donut serves fresh mini donuts.  Served in a bag or a refillable donut bucket.  It’s a great deal.  We also serve hot and iced coffee, italian cream sodas, iced tea, and, new this year, flavored Arnold Palmer tea.

18) Flying Cloud Coffee Company: (Helena, MT) Flying Cloud Coffee Company is more than coffee! We also serve a variety of food items, including great breakfast and deli sandwiches, cold plates such as our Fruit and Cheese Platter, Protein Plate, salads and a great pulled pork sandwich

19) Truck O Montes: (Bozeman, MT) We serve fusion tacos and nachos. Everything is handmade and fresh, from the tortillas to the aguas frescas. We aim to offer quality food at an affordable price – best tacos in Montana!

20) Paella Fantastica: (Bozeman, MT) Good people and good food; that’s always been the name of our game!  Our family’s paella has journeyed from Spain to the heart of Montana.  Keep your eyes peeled for our impossible-to-miss, massive paella pans.

21) Flare Pops (Fresh Roots Farm): (Polson, MT) Flare Pops is an enterprise of our family farm, Fresh Roots Farm, a certified Organic farm in Polson. We make delicious paletas, traditional Mexican popsicles with fruits and vegetables grown at our farm and other farms in the Mission Valley. We thank you for supporting Montana farmers.

22) Cheddars Grilled Cheese: (East Helena, MT) Cheddar’s Grilled Cheese has taken a new spin on an old classic. Cheddar’s offers an assortment of signature sandwiches topped with a variety of ingredients. We offer a variety of side items to complete any meal. Serving Montana since 2013!

23) Meat in Montana: (Lolo, MT) We are women, wives, ranchers, entrepreneurs, and great cooks.  We cook with meats that we have grown on one of our ranches or in the surrounding area. We have a fresh and creative sandwich menu cooked to serve.

24) Rotary Club: (White Sulphur Springs, MT) Selling ice by the bag, also available in the campground! We also sell bottled water! Rotary is an international club that works to support and improve our community and the world.

 

CAMPGROUND VENDORS

Wake Cup Coffee House: (Fort Benton, MT) Located in the CAMPGROUND by the middle gate (the east pathway leading from the campground to the festival grounds). We will be serving fresh homemade baked goods, breakfast sandwiches, locally roasted specialty coffee drinks, and smoothies. We will keep you refreshed and caffeinated for the festival!

Meagher County Cattlewomen: (White Sulphur Springs, MT) Located in the CAMPGROUND by the orange flag. The Cattle Women will be serving a hearty breakfast both Saturday and Sunday. The mission of the Montana Cattlewomen is to support the livestock industry and its environment through communication, education, and legislative activities.

 

CRAFT VENDORS

1) Red Ants Pants: (White Sulphur Springs, MT) Finally…workwear for women! Come on by for pants, shorts, belts, hats, new hoodies, new tees and tanks, aprons, and check out our work shirt prototypes, coming soon! Plenty of room to try everything on.  And all our products are Made in the USA!

2) April Hale Jewelry: (Stevensville, MT) April Hale makes sustainable, handcrafted jewelry by combining blacksmithing, enameling, and fine silversmithing into a contemporary, nature-inspired aesthetic. In business since 2005, she makes all of her finely crafted jewelry from a minimum of 50% reclaimed materials.

3) Pacific Northwest Carry: (Manzanita, OR) A life-long crafter, I’m now using vintage materials (kilim, leather belts, tack) and treasured ‘finds’ in the making of useful bags. The continuing theme in my work is up-cycling or repurposing of quality materials.

4) Montana Turtle: (Stevensville, MT) Dressed in 1800s fashion, Montana Turtle presents Hand Engraving & Handmade Jewelry.  All products are fine art scenes, hand-engraved metal, and jewelry items; all hand made from sheets of metal and sticks of wire with semi-precious and precious stones used.

5) Big Sky Antler: (Big Sky, MT) Creating unique antler art on the banks of the Gallatin River. I’m on an endless search to better my skills with antler sheds, wood, rock, and metals; exploring new ways to combine and fabricate these found materials into art.

6) Shooting Star Saddlery: (Niarada, MT) Shooting Star Saddlery is dedicated to making the finest saddles, chaps, gun leather, and personal items from the finest leathers available.  This year we will be featuring many items made from Bison leather. www.shootingstar.montana.com.

7) MT Girl Musings: (Livingston, MT) I find old leather belts, metal, and stones and change them into cuffs, earrings, necklaces, etc.  They just feel good, like your favorite pants/shirt. Each one is unique and Montana made. It’s the little things that make life beautiful~

8) Montana Lathe and Chisel: (Bearcreek, MT) Handmade, one-of-a-kind culinary wood items including bowls, spoons, spatulas, rolling pins, and vases, using weathered juniper fence posts, local, domestic, and imported hardwoods.

9) Head West:(Bozeman, MT) Head West is a Montana lifestyle boutique located in historic downtown Bozeman. We offer a wide range of hand-picked western wear, a diverse selection of boots, unique handmade jewelry, handcrafted handbags, Montana-made gifts, original local artwork, and stylish accessories.

10) Jim’s Krazzz Trucks: (White Sulphur Springs, MT) Jim’s Krazzz Trucks are made from Juniper and Pine from Montana trees. They are all hand crafted by artist Jim Drew of White Sulphur Springs, MT. Strong enough for kids and adults, nice enough to put on your mantle.

11) Echos: (Manhattan, MT) One-of-a-kind custom skirts made from old jeans and old western shirts.   Totally unique and totally Montana!

12) Sterling Jules: (Manhattan, MT) Our hand-crafted jewelry is created by former White Sulphur residents Julie & Charity Shumaker.  We have attended all RAP festivals and are also the artists offering the little “ant charms” commemorating every festival!

13) Howard Zehntner Horseshoe Nail Crafts: (White Sulphur Springs, MT) Howard was born and raised within sight of the festival grounds on his family ranch. He has been welding most of his life, making needed items for the ranch and then worked his way into art objects specializing in horse shoe nails and at the festival RED ANTS.

14) Red Ants Pants Foundation: (White Sulphur Springs, MT) The Red Ants Pants Foundation’s mission is to develop and expand leadership roles for women, to preserve and support working family farms and ranches, and to enrich and promote rural communities. Come learn more about our work, check out our silent auction, and hear presentations from our 2019 Girls Leadership Program participants!

15) Kellem Custom Works: (Gardiner, MT) I am a Montana-raised world traveler, entrepreneur, and the daughter of a saddle maker.  My passion is for leather work and I consider what I do an artform. Everything I create is unique and made with love.

16) DirtWork by Joni Freeser: (Harlowton, MT) Hi! I’m Joni and I paint with dirt, yup…dirt. I find dirt from unique places or with unique colors to use. Old homestead sites, buffalo wallows, and many more exciting places. Come visit me or check out www.jonifreeser.com.

17) Kathy Chapman Pottery: (Choteau, MT) I enjoy creating pieces of functional stoneware and porcelain pottery reflecting the textures and color palette of Montana’s Rocky Mountain Front near my home.  Rich organic color and textures, including leather carving and plant impressions, decorate my uniquely complex work.

18) Mayd2fly: (Cody, WY) Mayd2fly is silver and copper jewelry with the rugged, natural elegance of the Rocky Mountain West. I am inspired by our motherland and the strong tribes she formed. I live among, and create to emulate, rough characters and wild beauty.

19) Indian Paintbrush Designs: (Livingston, MT) Modern, organic jewelry made by Sarah Pardee using recycled silver and gold, brass, and gemstones. Simple, elegant shapes highlight the natural beauty of the stones and metals used to create each piece. Unique statement pieces and styles for everyday wear.

20) Red Sky Designs, Inc.: (Billings, MT) Montana natives Lori and Tim have handcrafted leather beverage holders, one of a kind leather handbags, earrings, bracelets, and leather jewelry since 2010.  Keep your beverage cold and enjoy RAP festival “in style” with one of our original handcrafted designs.

21) Hattie Rex: (Bozeman, MT) Hattie Rex is a women-owned and operated business located in Bozeman, MT. We specialize in handcrafted jewelry and accessories, including custom hand-stamped pet-id tags. Our one-of-a-kind creations make amazing gifts and keepsakes!

22) Juju Gear: (Bozeman, MT) A recycled clothing company run by a mother and son to make a unique, artistic, socially responsible fashion line.  Our gear is made from material reclaimed from remnant clothing. Help us keep thousands of pounds of fabric from Montana landfills.

23) Casey Curtis Designs: (Hamilton, MT) Breathtaking, wild and free-fashion that answers to no one. Casey Curtis Designs is a handcrafted western collective of quality accessories. Based out of Montana the brand utilizes natural resources and recycled materials in the collection for sustainable fashion statements.

24) T Bird Leather: (Whitefish, MT) T Bird Leather makes handbags, wallets & accessories from the highest quality American cowhides.  All hides are hand-­selected, cut, stitched, and finished by Tress Wambeke. Come on by for your free T bird key fob & enter our tote raffle.

25) Field Guide Designs: (Kalispell, MT) Mandy Mohler is a Montana artist that creates Modern Adventure Art. Her installations of adventure gear, wilderness artifacts, and other curiosities are available as fine art prints, cards, and stickers. Mandy has been featured in Sunset Magazine and Pottery Barn.

26) rag and stone: (Whitefish, MT) Rag and Stone is a metalsmithing studio located in Whitefish, Montana, where Artist Erin Hawley creates one-of-a-kind jewelry. Erin’s jewelry is inspired by strong and independent women, wide open landscapes, and hardworking hands.

27) Ivan Idland: (Circle, MT) Ivan Idland grew up on a farm and ranch in Circle, MT, something that has informed and influenced his design aesthetic.  For the past several years he has lived in Minneapolis, MN perfecting his skill as a menswear designer.

28) RevivALL Clothing: (Bozeman, MT) Modern Prairie style clothing and accessories for those who have an affinity for vintage styles from a simpler time. RevivALL is inspired by the women of the Wild West and the bygone era of durable clothes, warranties, and American manufacturing.

29) Bottoms Up – Upcycled Glass Bottles: (Roberts, MT) The Wipplingers from Roberts, Montana enjoy transforming glass bottles into unique drinking glasses, solar lights, and candle holders. We’ve added some wood/antler glass holders that are truly works of art. Upcycling materials into functional keepsakes has been fun and rewarding!

30) Diane H. White Art: (Clancy, MT) My Montana oil landscape paintings, giclees, and note cards are inspired by my Montana and Midwestern roots. Home is a feeling and not a specific place. Taking the back road home, my paintings evoke a welcoming feeling.

31) Ewe Hoo Design: (Gallatin Gateway, MT) Gretchen is just a sheepherder in the Gallatin Valley and has a flock of very creative Lincoln sheep. They are responsible for supplying Ewe Hoo Design all the wool needed to produce up to 1000 handmade hats a year.

32) Girlwood: (Billings, MT) Girlwood is a local Montana Wood Burning company featuring pieces made by hand.  Designs and concepts range from functional art like spoons, rustic signs and cribbage boards to portraits, fine art concepts and traditional, original pieces!  Something for everyone!

33) Meagher County Rodeo Club: (White Sulphur Springs, MT) Looking for another reason to visit White Sulphur? You are invited to our Labor Day Festivities: two days of rodeo, mutton bustin’ action, a street dance, Calcutta, and a parade! www.labordayrodeo.com

34) Hellroaring Woodcrafts: (Bozeman, MT) Mike Duncan has been fishing the streams and lakes of Montana since 2002. After receiving his doctorate in Fish and Wildlife Biology from MSU in 2019, Mike began making fine, wooden fly boxes out of the shop in his home.

35) Yellowstone Public Radio: (Statewide, MT) YPR provides in-depth news, public affairs, and cultural programming to a general adult audience in Montana and Northern Wyoming. We are so appreciative of YPR’s support as a Festival Media Sponsor and thrilled they have started broadcasting in White Sulphur Springs – check out the new station at 88.5!

36) Wildlife Conservation Society: (Bozeman, MT) The Rockies’ communities are models for living connected to place. Join WCS in showing this connection to land & water to the rest of the world. Inspire people to stand up for rural places. Come tell us: What’s Your Wild?

37) Casting for Recovery: (Bozeman, MT) Based in Bozeman, CfR provides free outdoor retreats for women of all ages in any stage of breast cancer treatment and recovery. The retreats give inspiration, a renewed energy for life, and provide healing connections with other women and nature.