A powwow gathering

A powwow in Fort Thompson

Events & Festivals

There are celebrations for every season and taste in South Dakota. Let the great adventure planning begin! 

Channel your inner pioneer at the Laura Ingalls Wilder Pageant, or get your motor runnin' at the annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. Experience the culture and beauty of the area's earliest residents at a powwow, or see American history illuminated at the nightly lighting ceremony at Mount Rushmore National Memorial. From harvest festivals to summer fairs, delightful events can be found throughout the year in the Mount Rushmore State. Sometimes they're delicious, sometimes they're weird, but they'll always be part of a trip you'll never forget. 

Search for events below to find out what's happening when you'll be in South Dakota.

Calendar of Events

Check out what's happening around South Dakota.

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Mount Rushmore Evening Lighting Ceremony

Jun 13 - Sep 30, 2026
Keystone

Levitt Vocal Explorers Jam Camp

Jun 15 - Jun 19, 2026
Sioux Falls

Outlaw Square Monday Movie Night

Jun 15 - Sep 7, 2026
Deadwood

Deadwood History Family Fun Days

Jun 16 - Aug 4, 2026
Deadwood

Outlaw Square Summer Concert Series

Jun 17 - Sep 2, 2026
Deadwood

Black Hills Camaro Rally

Jun 17 - Jun 20, 2026
Spearfish

Levitt at the Falls 2026: Lil’ Ed & The Blues Imperials

Jun 18, 2026
Sioux Falls

So much more South Dakota to explore

Get inspired and say #HiFromSD!