Great Northern Carousel

Before Helena was Helena, the Salish, Blackfeet, Bannock, Crow and other tribal peoples shared this valley as a community hunting ground. Their deep connection to the horse is woven into the very soul of Montana's story. It felt only right that our carousel honor that legacy.

Meet Stormy and his buddy. Stormy, the light colored wild mustang, carries a Native American Crow shield and arrow quiver, as well as beads, bear claws and other Native decorations. His friend, a wild mustang from the Pryor Mountain range, also carries a shield, fur pelt and other tools for hunting. Every detail was crafted with care and deep respect for that history. Colors used mimic the Native dyes that were crafted at that time of herbs, grasses and berries.

When you ride these horses, you're not just spinning on a carousel; you're touching something older and far more beautiful than any of us.

We are grateful to call this valley home, and grateful to the nations who shaped it.



source - National Carousel Association

Serving up Wilcoxson’s Ice Cream all weekend long! Made in Montana from top quality local ingredients, Wilcoxson’s has been around for 100 years. Tried and true, one of the best ice creams out there!

We have the Gary Frigo and the Armory Cafe tomorrow! The weather looks just about perfect. Grab a Wilcoxson IceCream for dessert, oh yeah. You are talking my language! We will see you for lunch!

downtown_helena thanks for the image.

Congratulations to all of the graduates this weekend! We are so proud of you!

The carousel will be closing at 2:00 this Saturday, June 6, so that our staff who is graduating, and who have friends graduating, can celebrate this right of passage with their friends and family! We will be open our regular hours on Sunday! And don’t forget, Sundae Fundae!