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Augusta, Montana American Legion Rodeo is an economic driver for the community – 6/23-25

June 21, 2023/

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According to Brand MT at the Department of Commerce, non-resident spending from 2016-21 totaled $5.1 billion, within that time period, nearly 72 million non-residents visited Montana.

Tourism is one of the state’s leading industries and, in a weekend, alone, Augusta is going to see a significant revenue increase with the rodeo events.
By: Ryan Gamboa

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