FAQ’S

VISITOR FAQ’S

  • Festival entry is free to all! We wanted to create an engaging community event for all ages that showcases all the unique qualities that make West Yellowstone the special place we all love it to be. *Please visit the info booth to be entered in the FREE raffle!

  • The Wretched Mess Festival is happy to welcome families and kids of all ages! The “Wooly Bugger” Youth Tying Area, casting competition, and Professional Fly Tyers Table, and Kids Chalk Art are all great spots to visit.

  • Please expect to see a 4% resort tax taken on all items for sale (i.e. art, food, drinks). This is a requirement for all sales in the town of West Yellowstone.

  • There are several hotels, rentals and lodges in and outside of West Yellowstone.

  • Please visit the Information Booth at the front entrance of the festival outside, the Firehole Room for welcome info and to be entered in FREE door prizes!

    1. Head to the Anglers Academy booth located outside at the Bob Jacklin Casting Pond

    2. Claim your division (Youth, Amateur, Pro) to one of the volunteers

    3. Practice casting or wait for your turn to cast!

VENDOR FAQ’S

  • 1. Complete the Vendor Registration form at The West Yellowstone Foundation- Wretched Mess Festival Registration forms

    2. Submit payment via invoice from The Wretched Mess team

    3. Join us on September 5th & 6th 2025 in West Yellowstone, Montana!

  • Artists, Fishing Vendors, and Conservation Organizations are permitted to unload/ pack up vehicles on the east sidewalk of the Union Pacific Dining Lodge. *Permitted individuals will receive arrival/ departure info. Aside from main street parking, there are several public parking spots within walking distance of the event.

  • Please anticipate collecting a 4% resort tax taken on all items for sale (i.e. art, food, drinks). This is a requirement for all sales in the town of West Yellowstone.

  • There are several hotels, rentals and lodges in and outside of West Yellowstone. Check out:

    • The Golden Stone Inn

    • Hibernation Station Cabins

    • Stage Coach Inn

    • World Mark West Yellowstone