Head to Deadwood for the annual Deadweird celebration. It's how Deadwood does Halloween. Make plans for the annual Monster Ball on Friday (7-10 p.m.), with a live band, dancing and prizes; and the annual Costume Contest with more than $10,000 in cash and prizes for the best costumes on Saturday (6-9

The Dakota 600 is the region’s premier off-road, fund-raising motorcycle trail ride. Proceeds from this AMA-sanctioned ride are used to create and enhance motorcycle trails in western South Dakota and other western mountain states. Riders will create riding memories that will last a lifetime and

Tabor’s Czech Days brings Czech fun, music, dancing, traditional foods, museums, souvenirs and crafts. The annual Czech Days celebration keeps alive the heritage of the early founders of this South Dakota community who came to Tabor from Bohemia as early as 1869. There are activities for the entire

Feel the thunder at the 60th Annual Custer State Park Buffalo Roundup on Friday, September 26, 2025. Watch cowboys, cowgirls and park rangers as they round up and drive the herd of approximately 1,300 buffalo. Be sure to plan for plenty of time at the three-day Arts Festival, September 25-27, where

Located on a ranch “out where the pavement ends and the West begins,” seven miles northeast of Clear Lake, the Crystal Springs Rodeo is the most unique rodeo you will ever attend. The rolling Coteau Hills come together to form an all-natural rodeo bowl with hillside seating. Bring your lawn chair or

The Cinco de Mayo Fiesta at Falls Park is a family event that brings together the business and civic community of Sioux Falls and the surrounding area to recognize, appreciate and celebrate the cultural gifts and heritage of the Latino people in our midst. While observing this traditional Mexican

The Brown County Fair is a family-friendly, week-long event held every August in Aberdeen. The grandstand is packed with big name entertainment. There is a carnival midway as well as two Expo buildings full of vendors for your shopping pleasure. The Fair also hosts the largest 4-H program in South

Polka, Polka, Polka! Join us for the Black Hills Polkapalooza at Palmer Gulch on a Friday night and Saturday night in September. Come to Mt. Rushmore Resort at Palmer Gulch, just southeast of Hill City, and enjoy great music, great food and great drink. Each night from 4-10 p.m. you can sample some

The annual Badlands Astronomy Festival brings together space science professionals, amateur astronomers, educators, youth groups and park visitors for a stellar three-day celebration. It supports the continued protection and enjoyment of our incredible night skies as a precious natural resource