The Red Cloud Indian Art Show is one of the largest and longest-running Native American art shows of its kind in the country, and one of only a few held on an Indian reservation hundreds of miles from any urban area. Each year, the exhibition showcases more than 150 submissions in categories from painting and photography to beadwork and quillwork, and 2025 is the 57th anniversary. The show is held at the Red Cloud Indian School on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation and is open daily, June 7-August 10, 2025.
The Rosholt Area Threshermen's Association was founded in 1988. Since then, men and women from the tri-state area have gotten together every summer to bring yesterday's memories to the present. Each annual Threshing Bee is full of old fashioned fun for the whole family. Events include threshing demonstrations, a parade, a car show, a horse show, a craft show, kids activities, music and food. The schedule runs 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on Saturday and 9 a.m.-5 p.m. on Sunday. 2025 marks the 36th year of the Rosholt Threshing Bee and will feature CASE.
The annual Sioux River Folk Festival, held at Newton Hills State Park near Canton, is a great family event that happens rain or shine. It is dedicated to preserving and promoting traditional music for South Dakotans and the region. Enjoy musical performances, workshops, food vendors and yoga. Musicians perform 6-11 p.m. on Friday, 12-11 p.m. on Saturday, and 11 a.m.-2 p.m. on Sunday. Workshops are held 10 a.m.-12 p.m. on Saturday and 10-11 a.m. on Sunday. 2025 will mark the festival's 45th anniversary. See admission information online. State Park Entrance License is also required.
Held at Deadwood's historic Days of '76 Arena, Back When They Bucked is a quality event for all ages. This wooly and wild all day rodeo features PRCA Xtreme Bronc Riding, Steer Wrestling and Bareback Riding, along with WPRA Breakaway. Back When They Bucked is presented by The Western Legacy Foundation, whose mission is supporting the youth in higher education, organizations, programs, and projects that enhance services and education to the public. Admission information is available online.
The annual Badlands Astronomy Festival brings together space science professionals, amateur astronomers, educators, youth groups and park visitors for a stellar three-day celebration. It supports the continued protection and enjoyment of our incredible night skies as a precious natural resource. Attendees will enjoy spectacular dark night skies at public star parties. During the day, a variety of family-friendly events will provide opportunities to learn about the night sky, the sun and space exploration. Special guest speakers, stargazing activities, solar observing opportunities, and more will take place at the Ben Reifel Visitor Center and Cedar Pass Amphitheater in Badlands National Park. Most events and activities are located in wheelchair-accessible areas. The festival is free. Park admission fees are required.
A beer stock exchange and tasting alley are part of Main Street Square’s annual Bierbörse, a German beer and cultural celebration, 12-5 p.m. Try a selection of brews down Tasting Alley, participate in a beer stock exchange, taste authentic German food, enjoy live music, test your strength and wit with 3 of your best mates in the Beer Olympics or enjoy other solo yard games such as stein-holding, keg bowling and more. The event is open to all ages. IDs are required to consume alcohol. For more event details, visit our website.
The Black Hills Camaro Rally is a thrilling, annual event that brings together Camaro enthusiasts from all over. Experience a weekend filled with car showcases, scenic drives, and camaraderie among fellow car lovers. In the past, this event has been called the Sturgis Camaro Rally. The Black Hills Camaro Club decided to change the name and move the event 16 miles west, from Sturgis to Spearfish. The four-day event will include a poker run, guided tours, socials, autocross, show & shine, awards and entertainment. Camaro owners will get the chance to cruise through the beautiful Black Hills of South Dakota with their fellow Camaro owners while celebrating the number one American muscle car, the Chevy Camaro. See our website for the schedule and other details.
From mid-November through December 31, you can obtain a permit and cut down your own ponderosa pine, spruce or juniper tree in the Black Hills National Forest. Permits can be obtained at all National Forest Service offices in the area (except the Hell Canyon Ranger District office in Custer), several surrounding National Grassland offices, some private businesses and by mail. Visit the National Forest Service website for more information, helpful tips, maps and office locations. Cost is $10 per permit, maximum of five permits per household.
The Black Hills Corvette Classic (BHCC) is the longest-running Corvette event in the nation. This annual event was started in 1971 by the Sioux Falls Corvette Club and is operated by volunteers to celebrate America's sports car - 2021 marked the 50th year. The BHCC attracts people from across the US and Canada. There is a great selection of activities, seminars, races, vendors, food, beverages and entertainment. Activities start in Sioux Falls and Beresford before heading west to Spearfish and the Black Hills.
Since 1946, this cultural gem has been producing theatre on the site of a Civilian Conservation Corps Camp. Join us for musicals, romance, comedy and drama in the rustic beauty of Custer State Park. We offer a casual atmosphere and air-conditioned theater, featuring concessions and lovely picnic grounds. A Custer State Park entrance pass is required. For 2025, the season includes Agatha Christie's Murder on the Orient Express (June 8-22), Legally Blonde: The Musical (June 29-July 13), Waitress: The Musical (July 20-August 3) and The Book of Will (August 10-16). See our website for more about the shows, showtimes, and to purchase tickets.
