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Our Convention

The 2026 Dude Ranchers’ Association Convention will be held in Billings, Montana!

Location: The Northern Hotel

Dates: January 26th – 30th, 2026

The DRA convention showcases numerous speakers and seminars related to the various aspects of the dude ranch industry such as hospitality, marketing, risk management, equine care, etc. There’s an annual vendor/trade show displaying products and services necessary for dude ranches. We guarantee fantastic networking opportunities at this event and that much fun will be had, especially at our annual fundraising auction!

This convention is the largest attended dude ranch industry event of the year. Come join!

2026 marks the Centennial Celebration of the Dude Ranchers’ Association, and we are thrilled to honor 100 years of rich dude ranching heritage! This is the year you won’t want to miss!

For more information please contact the DRA office at info@duderanch.org or 307-587-2339.

Convention information regarding 2026 will be coming soon!

 

Sponsorship Opportunities are Available!

All sponsorships offer fantastic exposure for any company! Have your company recognized and featured at the Centennial Celebration of the Dude Ranchers’ Association! If you are interested in sponsoring an event at the convention, please contact Bryce Albright at bryce@duderanch.org.

Speaker Proposals

If you are interested in speaking at our event in 2026, please send a biography, cost, proposed topic, and links to previous presentations by May 1, 2025, to Bryce Albright at bryce@duderanch.org.

2025 DRA Ranch Hand

Introducing The Ranch Hand, the newly revamped convention program for the 99th Dude Ranchers’ Association Convention! We’re thrilled to bring you this updated resource, packed with all the essential information you need for the convention.

Opportunities will be available to advertise in the 2026 Centennial Edition of the Dude Ranchers’ Association Ranch Hand Program. Stay tuned for advertising information coming soon!