Pony Homecoming
Pony is a small community nestled against the breathtaking Tobacco Root Mountains in southwestern Montana. Formerly a bustling mining community, Pony is now a registered historic district with a population of a hundred people. It’s a popular spot for outdoor recreation, music, weddings and other events.
Volunteers run everything! The Pony Homecoming Club is a non-profit organization that maintains the buildings and public spaces that serve the community and beyond as well as helping to preserve the history and stories of its colorful past.
Pony Homecoming’s Poker Ride Saturday 6/15, 2024!
No preregistration needed. Come ride on the beautiful Sitz Ranch in Pony, Montana!
Pony Homecoming Club news
Become a Ponyite!
Whether you live in Pony or far away, consider membership to the Pony Homecoming Club (PHC) an essential asset. Sign up or renew your membership today. For just $15 per person or $25 per family, your yearly membership brings you — and all who cherish Pony — the...
Montana Shakespeare in the Parks is coming to Pony!
Save the date: Saturday, September 7! Thanks to a chance encounter in the Harrison School lunch line, the Pony Homecoming Club will be bringing fantastic live theater to the Pony Park (or the Gym, if it looks like rain...). This FREE performance will start at 5 PM on...
PHC 2024 Board
Paula Lambert — President Daryl DeFrance — Vice President Brian Rumsey — Treasurer Marcia Drake — Secretary Don Drake — Board member Andrea Cady — Board member Lisa Taylor — Board member Hanna Bernard — Board member Dan DeFrance — Board member
Pony, Montana
This is the website for the Homecoming Club of Pony whose mission is:
- to promote and encourage the general welfare of the community of Pony, Montana and its surrounding communities
- to aid and encourage community service and social exchange of said communities
- to service and maintain the Pony Park and the historical buidlings and monuments of Pony
On these pages you will find information about the community of Pony and the main events (see below) that support it.
PHC President’s Message
After the wonderful turnout for the Community Christmas gathering it has been brought up that maybe there should be more community-oriented get-togethers.
Some suggestions are more Potlucks, maybe an Easter Egg hunt or just a good ole’ tailgate dance in the gym. Oh hey! Who rmembers a box social?
However this would all take work from everyone, not just the board members! So with some input, ideas and a little help from everyone, maybe we could make some of these happen?
Give Paula a call at 685-3521 or reach out to Pony Homecoming Club via our Facebook page:
facebook.com/ponyhomecomingclub
Pony fundraising events
These fundraising events help fund the Pony Homecoming Club to carry out its mission.
Pony Trot
Annual
The 5k and 10k fun runs take place over dirt roads in the hills around scenic Pony.
Pony Days
Every 3 years
A fun-filled day of games, crafts, music, food, a parade and a street dance.
Pony Poker Ride
Annual
A 10 mile trail ride through gorgeous terrain, poker hands and lunch.
Pony fun-raising events
These events build community, entertain, educate and inspire.
Fiddle Fest
Annual
Enjoy the musical machinations from area fiddle fiends.
Hold your special event in Pony
The three main venues in Pony are:
- The gym.
- The white church.
- The park. Open air (obviously!)
100% volunteer
Pony Homecoming is run by volunteers. Your event money, annual membership dues, and donations help cover community event costs and contribute to essential maintenance for this historic town.
Volunteers welcome!
Local spaces
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Ghost town
About us
The Pony Homecoming Club was established in 1961 to provide a sense of community for Pony, Harrison, Norris and surrounding areas. We hold annual fundraisers to help in our mission to preserve the historic buildings we are responsible for and to support, enrich and enhance the Pony and surrounding communities.
We always welcome donations to help preserve the buildings and build community in this beautiful historical town and surrounding areas. The Pony Homecoming Club is a non-profit organization, 501(c)(3), which means that your donations are tax deductible.
You can also become a member the Pony Homecoming Club by sending a check for membership dues ($15/person per year). Pay and donate online or send dues & donations to: Pony Homecoming Club, PO Box 654, Pony, MT 59747.
Become a Ponyite!
Whether you live in Pony or far away, consider membership to the Pony Homecoming Club (PHC) an essential asset. Sign up or renew your membership today. For just $15 per person or $25 per family, your yearly membership brings you — and all who cherish Pony — the...
PHC 2024 Board
Paula Lambert — President Daryl DeFrance — Vice President Brian Rumsey — Treasurer Marcia Drake — Secretary Don Drake — Board member Andrea Cady — Board member Lisa Taylor — Board member Hanna Bernard — Board member Dan DeFrance — Board member
Pony Trivia
Folklore had Smith Updyke “Pony” McComsey staking his claim one year and returning the next year with a partner to work the claim. Still researching, but believe this partner was his brother William H McComsey. In later years, William had moved to Missouri and when he...
20th Annual Pony Poker Ride June 15, 2024
Pony 19th ANNUAL Horseback Poker Ride Saturday June 17, 2023, 8:30 am – 1:30 pm The ride is held in the charming and historical town of Pony, Montana. This year, 2023, we'll be inviting you to again saddle up the horses and put on your poker face for the Pony 19th...
Pony Days
Click here to see all photos from our Pony Days on 8/6/22 on our Facebook page!Our favorite every-third-year event is back this summer on August 6—complete with a parade, live music, vendors and food in the Pony Park, and plenty of fascinating Pony history. We’ll be...
Coronavirus community resources
Dear Pony People, We’ve been thinking about ways to support our community during this time of the corona virus outbreak, particularly those who are most vulnerable. You will find free communication tools, food and service delivery, having fun information, connections...
Farmer’s-Artist’s Market ~ food for body & soul
A huge thank you to the farmers, artists and the several hundred people who came out for both of the first annual Pony Farmer's and Artist's Markets. A full picture gallery is at the bottom of this post and we hope you're as inspired as we are by all the amazing...
Harvest time! Farmers market
We invite you to the 1st annual(?!) Pony farmers market - Saturday September 7 and 14. It is harvest time and it's looking like a bumper crop year in Pony.Ponyland Farm is hosting the Pony Farmer’s Market featuring high quality produce and beef, arts and crafts made...
Pony Days pictures and thank you!
A huge thank you to well over 400 people who came out for Pony Days – August 3 and 4. These were sparkling days 🐎 🌞The Pony Homecoming Club wishes to thank everyone: volunteers, participants, paraders and parade goers, wonderfully generous raffle prize donors, band,...