Immerse yourself in the intensity and revelry of the roundup! Join host Brian Thacker in an intensive 39-minute exploration featuring organizers and crew discussing the Custer State Park Buffalo Roundup's history and importance. Plus, Bear Butte State Park's Jim Jandreau gives enlightening info on what the buffalo mean to the state's Indigenous people.
You'll hear from:
- Matt Snyder, superintendent of Custer State Park
- Lydia Austin, visitor services manager of Custer State Park
- Kobee Stalder, former visitor services manager of Custer State Park
- Jim Jandreau, manager of Bear Butte State Park
- Riders and spectators of the Custer State Park Buffalo Roundup
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Custer State Park Buffalo Roundup

Ready to saddle up and see the Roundup with your own eyes? Mark your calendar for the last Friday in September. The event is free and open to the public. Adding to the festivities is the Arts Festival, held Thursday through Saturday, where you'll find hundreds of local and regional vendors selling handmade creations.
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