The Annual Black Hills Roundup Rodeo in Belle Fourche takes place July 1-5, 2025. Join us for four days of PRCA rodeo action, a NorthStar Amusement Carnival, concerts, food and more. In 2025, we'll celebrate 106 years with the annual Ranch Rodeo, two nights of fireworks and a parade. The full schedule will be posted on our website and Facebook page, so check back for more details. See our website for ticket information.
The Black Hills Stock Show & Rodeo in Rapid City features events, rodeos and vendors. It is the region's largest trade show, livestock sales and competitions, and was named the top indoor PRCA rodeos in the country in 2023 (as well as 2021, 2020, 2003 and
2002). Established
in 1959, the Stock Show takes place in late-January/early-February each year. It features 120 different livestock, horse and rodeo events along with more than 300 vendors. There are competitions for 10 different breeds of cattle, ranch rodeos, 14 different horse events, sheep dog trials, live music, a Western art show and more. Events are held at the Central States Fairgrounds and at The Monument (444 Mt. Rushmore Road North). Tickets may be purchased online and at the gate.
Bruce Honey Days is a family celebration and 2025 marks our 34th year. Friday activities include entertainment, a bean bag tournament and teen dance. Saturday hosts a parade, car show, music, burger feed, variety show and street dance, along with a co-ed volleyball tournament. Sunday has breakfast at the Legion, outdoor church service, more volleyball and the town vs. country softball game. Buzz into Bruce for a weekend of fun every last weekend in July.
More than two dozen of the top cowboys in the nation will be matched up against some of the best bucking stock in the Midwest at the Annual Casey Tibbs Match of Champions. Bronc riding, steak fry and entertainment will be held at the Stanley County Fairgrounds in Fort Pierre. Gate opens at 4 p.m., there is a steak fry at 5 p.m., the Long Round Calcutta starts at 6 p.m., and the Match of Champions starts at 7 p.m. Advance tickets will be sold at the Casey Tibbs Rodeo Center and online.
Pack up your off-road vehicle and enjoy the Annual Custer Off-Road Rally. Head down to Custer with your ATV, UTV or dual sport and take in the hundreds of miles of trails in the southern Black Hills. The weekend includes a poker run, vendors, live music and more. There will be an awards banquet Saturday evening. Complete details will be posted to the website when available.
The Dakota Five-O is a mountain bike race that is not for the weary. With a challenging track, it is a fun event that starts in Spearfish and has different trails for different riders. The Dakota Five-O continues to entice riders from across the country. From the pristine, hand-built singletrack that graces much of the course, to the high spirited after party, riders are impressed with the event. The start/finish is at the Spearfish City Park. 2025 marks the 25th anniversary.
Eagle Day is a celebration of the spectacular spring migration through Sand Lake National Wildlife Refuge. Visitors have the potential to observe thousands of migratory birds as they rest and feed in the wide-open spaces of northeastern South Dakota (27 miles northeast of Aberdeen). You may encounter huge flocks of waterfowl, such as snow geese, mallards, and northern pintails. Spring conditions are typically ideal for spotting Bald Eagles and, if you’re lucky, you’ll be able to spot a nest or two. Bring those binoculars! Activities include presentations, live birds by the FARE group, and more. This free event runs 12-4 p.m.
The Festival in the Park is one of the largest outdoor summer arts festivals in the upper Midwest. It is sponsored by the The Matthews Opera House & Arts Center (a non-profit organization), and all proceeds are used to produce the annual festival and assist other arts activities in the greater Spearfish area. Activities run 4-10 p.m. on Friday, 9 a.m.-8 p.m. on Saturday, and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on Sunday. Celebrating it's 47th year in 2025. Free admission on Saturday and Sunday. (Friday night is $5 Wristband Night.)
The Twin Rivers Old Iron Harvest & Kuchen Festival is an annual show that highlights the history of agriculture as well as the history of the machines that were used in years gone by. It also celebrates South Dakota's official state dessert: Kuchen. There will be parades on Saturday and Sunday, an antique tractor pull Sunday afternoon, and threshing demonstrations. There is fun for the whole family including vendors, playground equipment, and train rides for the kids. Lunch is available on the grounds, which are on the western edge of Delmont. Admission is free. Happening September 13-14, 2025, the festival will feature International Harvester. Kuchen will be for sale both days.
The community of Highmore holds Old Settlers' Days annually the third weekend in June. The community comes together each year to offer a variety of different events, including a parade, live music, road race/walk, car show, inflatables, bingo, food trucks and more. Our goal is to make Old Settlers' Weekend fun for the whole family.
