Jesse James Days is three days of fun brought to you by the Garretson Commercial Club. Each June, there is live music and entertainment, a street dance, parade with airplane fly-over, car & motorcycle show, 5k/10k road race, vendor fair, inflatables, petting zoo, self-guided hikes of Devil's Gulch, and much more. See our website or Facebook page for all the latest details and updates.
For the annual Main Street Arts & Crafts Festival in Hot Springs, vendors are instructed to provide hand-crafted items as opposed to commercial or machine made crafts. There are local artisans as well as ones from several states. The festival includes food vendors and entertainment. A children’s stage is also part of the event. The event takes place in Centennial Park and runs three days over the last full weekend of June. Festival hours are 12-6 p.m., Friday; 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Saturday; and 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Sunday. 2027 will mark the 50th year of the festival.
The Mount Rushmore Half Marathon is a race with presidential views. It is a challenging course with lots of gorgeous views of Mount Rushmore and the surrounding Black Hills. The starting line of this uphill, paved course is at Ghost Canyon Getaway near Hermosa, and the finish line will be at the Rushmore Borglum Story museum in Keystone. The rolling wave start begins at 6:30 a.m. on Saturday. Runner shuttles are available.
Mountain West Beer Fest is held each November in the Rushmore Hall inside The Monument near downtown Rapid City. Spend the day with industry experts and sampling the fares produced by 80+ craft breweries from around the area. There will be 200+ beers, seltzers and NA drinks, plus food trucks and bar games. General admission entry is 1-5 p.m., the VIP doors open at noon. Tickets may be purchased online. Check our Facebook and website for updates.
Join us for Mr. Wu's Wong Weekend, a festival honoring the Wong family and the rich Chinese heritage of Deadwood. There will be three epic days (1-9 p.m.) of celebration, culture, music, and fun! See the grand unveiling of the Wong Statue at 3 p.m. on Thursday, June 26. Experience the excitement of Kung Fu Lion Dances all weekend long. Enjoy live music daily, featuring Bluffett (A Tribute to Jimmy Buffett), Common Law, Hot City Soul, StereoTrip, Strait George (A Tribute to George Strait), and The Dirt. There will be complimentary BBQ served every day and $10 bottomless draft beer. This is a complimentary event open to the public, no tickets needed.
Join us at Harley-Davidson Rally Point in Sturgis each Wednesday evening from June to September for a fantastic evening of music that promises something for everyone in the family. (There will be no Music on Main on the Wednesday of Sturgis Motorcycle Rally week). Whether you’re a music enthusiast, a biking fanatic, or just looking for a fun family outing, Music on Main has it all: live music, kids events each week, food trucks and the Mountain Bike Race Series. Activities kick off at 6 p.m. each Wednesday.
Break out the red, white, and blue for the Northern Hills Community Band concert in Deadwood. Enjoy live patriotic music and marches, as well as world-famous show tunes on the Historic Adams House lawn from 7-8 p.m. Admission is by donation. In case of inclement weather, the concert will be moved to the Homestake Adams Research and Cultural Center.
The potato is king in Clark, where local farmers grow bushels of the tasty tuber. That’s why, each year, the town throws a party in honor of its favorite over-used, under-appreciated starch. Locals vie for top honors in a Best Decorated Potato Contest. Past winners included an astronaut, farmer, race cars, and tooth. The Potato Dish Cooking Contests always bring out the best cooks in the county. And, the highlight of the celebration involves grown adults wrestling each other in mashed potatoes.
Head to Webster for a weekend of great fall fun. The annual Pumpkin Fest - celebrating 26 years in 2025 - features all things "pumpkin." From a coloring contest and pumpkin display to pumpkin growing and baking contests and a pumpkin pie eating content. Other weekend activities include a petting zoo, horse drawn wagon rides, craft and vendor fair, 5K run/walk, food vendors, poker run, and more. The event tops off with the Lighted Parade at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, followed by fireworks. See the website and Facebook for the latest updates.
The Springfield Chamber of Commerce invites you to come celebrate the 4th of July in southeastern South Dakota. The celebration includes the Bull-O-Rama and street dance on July 3; the Firecracker 5K, fun at the Marina, and the best fireworks on July 4; and games in the park (volleyball, beanbag and horseshoes) on July 5. See our Facebook page for all the latest news and updates.
