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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Rapid City Summer Nights

Jun 25 - Aug 20, 2026
Rapid City

AmphiThursday Summer Concert Series

Jun 25 - Aug 6, 2026
Parkston

Mount Rushmore Evening Lighting Ceremony

Jun 25 - Sep 30, 2026
Keystone

Buckhorn Rodeo

Jun 26 - Jun 27, 2026
Britton

Main Street Arts & Crafts Festival

Jun 26 - Jun 28, 2026
Hot Springs

Black Hills Bluegrass & BBQ Festival

Jun 26 - Jun 28, 2026
Piedmont

Fine Arts in the Hills

Jun 26 - Jun 28, 2026
Hill City

Irene Rodeo

Jun 26 - Jun 27, 2026
Irene

So much more South Dakota to explore

Get inspired and say #HiFromSD!