Socialize & share
Cars, trucks, and motorcycles welcome. Swap stories, wrench tips, and miles of valley pavement with fellow enthusiasts.
Bitterroot Valley · Est. 1998 · 501(c)(3)
Driven by passion,united by community.
Classic iron, valley cruises, and fundraising that matters — Bitterrodders Car Club brings enthusiasts together in Hamilton, Montana to celebrate cars and support veterans and local charities.
28+
Years of passion
1998
Founded in Hamilton
4
States of members
501c3
Public charity
About the club
A digital garage for the Bitterroot Valley.
Bitterrodders Car Club is a 501(c)(3) public charity in Hamilton, Montana. Promoting automotive enthusiasm in the Bitterroot Valley — a welcoming club for owners of cars, trucks, and motorcycles to socialize, share ideas, cruise together, and raise funds for veterans and local charities.
Founded March 24, 1998, we grew from a small local circle into a multi-state network of enthusiasts across Montana, Idaho, Arizona, and Washington — still rooted in the Bitterroot Valley every weekend.
Whether you drive a restored muscle car, a daily driver truck, or a weekend motorcycle, there is a place for you in the clubhouse.
Community parades
From Memorial Day to Labor Day, Bitterrodders roll out for parades and public gatherings that light up Hamilton.
Charitable fundraising
Shows and cruises raise real dollars for veterans, suicide prevention, and Bitterroot Valley partners.
Car shows & cruises
Dates that fill the garage calendar.
Exact times and entry fees are confirmed each season — register early to reserve a spot on the field.
Memorial DayHeroes & Hot Rods
Our signature Memorial Day fundraiser at the Hamilton Veterans Memorial — classic rides honoring those who served.
Registration announced each spring
SummerCar-B-Que
Annual summer BBQ and car show raising funds for suicide prevention and community mental-health partners.
First car ~$20 · additional ~$15 (confirm season)
Labor DayLabor Day Poker Cruise
A scenic poker-run drive from Lolo through the Bitterroot Valley — open road, checkpoints, and club camaraderie.
Entry details released before Labor Day
Registration note
Typical show fees (confirm season)
Many Bitterrodders shows list first vehicle around $20 and additional vehicles around $15, plus 50/50 raffles and awards on the day. Email events for the current form.
American Foundation for Suicide PreventionHamilton Veterans MemorialBitterroot Valley nonprofitsLocal sponsors & merchants
Our cause
Horsepower with a purpose.
Every show and cruise is more than chrome — it’s a fundraiser for people who need the valley’s support.
Impact
Thousands raised over decades for veterans and local partners.
Veterans of the Bitterroot
Heroes & Hot Rods puts classic cars beside the Hamilton Veterans Memorial — raising support and visibility for those who served.
Suicide prevention
Car-B-Que proceeds help partners such as the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention reach people who need hope.
Valley nonprofits
From local human-services groups to community associations, event proceeds stay rooted in Montana’s Bitterroot Valley.
Why it matters
Automotive culture as a force for good in Montana.
As a 501(c)(3) public charity (EIN 20-3979337), gifts to Bitterrodders may be tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. Proceeds from Heroes & Hot Rods, Car-B-Que, and other events flow to veterans’ causes, suicide-prevention partners, and Bitterroot Valley nonprofits.
History
From one love of automobiles to a multi-state family.
Nearly three decades of cruises, shows, and charity — still rolling under the same banner.
A club is born
Founded March 24, 1998 on a simple love of the automobile — a small Hamilton circle that wanted to cruise, wrench, and hang out together.
Beyond one garage
What began locally grew into a multi-state network of enthusiasts across Montana, Idaho, Arizona, and Washington.
501(c)(3) public charity
Tax-exempt status since September 2011 formalized what members already practiced: using car culture to fundraise for good.
Still rolling for the valley
Nearly three decades of shows, poker cruises, and Cars & Coffee energy — still driven by passion, still united by community.
Leadership
People behind the badge.
Volunteer admins and coordinators keep the clubhouse open — online and on the show field.
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Rocky Munroe
Core Contact
A primary point of contact for Bitterrodders — connecting members, partners, and neighbors across the Bitterroot Valley.
info@bitterrodders.donenow.orgEN
Evan Nelson
Admin / Leadership
Helps steer club activities and keeps the digital clubhouse organized for members and guests.
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Nikki Landon Shrader
Admin / Coordinator
Active in organizing events and keeping the club’s community presence strong online and in the valley.
events@bitterrodders.donenow.orgJD
James Daffin
Admin
Involved in club governance and community outreach — making sure Bitterrodders shows up for the valley.
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Jim Villanueva
Event Coordinator
Coordinates major shows including Daly Days and other flagship cruises that put classic iron on Hamilton’s streets.
events@bitterrodders.donenow.orgJoin & support
Pull into the clubhouse. Or fuel the mission.
Membership
Join the club
All makes and models welcome — cars, trucks, and motorcycles. Members keep the calendar full and the camaraderie strong.
- ·Monthly newsletter with club news and cruise calendars
- ·Access to swap meets and member-only gatherings
- ·Priority info on Heroes & Hot Rods, Car-B-Que, and Poker Cruise
- ·A welcoming garage culture for all makes, models, and skill levels
Give
Donate & sponsor
Underwrite a show trophy, raffle, or veterans’ fundraiser. Business sponsors and individual donors keep charitable dollars flowing through the valley.
- · Tax-deductible gifts as allowed by law
- · Event sponsorship packages
- · Mail checks to PO Box 882, Hamilton, MT 59840
- · EIN 20-3979337
Next on the grid
Ready for Heroes & Hot Rods or the Poker Cruise?
Drop a line to the events desk — we’ll send registration details, fee schedules, and the current season calendar.
Contact
Reach the clubhouse.
Prefer email? Use the directory. Prefer a form? Send a note below — it goes to our general inbox.
Directory
Rocky Munroe
Primary contact
info@bitterrodders.donenow.orgGeneral contact
General inquiries & membership
info@bitterrodders.donenow.orgDirector
Club leadership
director@bitterrodders.donenow.orgEvents
Event planning
events@bitterrodders.donenow.orgSupport
Fundraising & donations
support@bitterrodders.donenow.orgPress
Media relations
press@bitterrodders.donenow.org
Mailing address
PO Box 882
Hamilton, Montana 59840-0882