More than 200 unique quilts will be showcased at the Hill City Quilt & Fiber Arts Show. Vendors will share everything that is new and exciting in quilting, along with demonstrations and trunk shows. Held at the Hill City High School, the show hours are 9 a.m.-4 p.m. both Saturday and Sunday. Admission is $7 at the door. Watch for more details on the website and Facebook, and plan to spend your weekend with us. (2024 marked the 25th anniversary of the show.)
Calling all K9s! We invite all dogs to compete in this exciting winter race, the K9 Keg Pull. Man’s best friend will be assigned a division based on their weight. Dogs will wear a harness attached to an appropriately sized keg to pull past the finish line. The fastest dogs in each class win. The races will take place on Deadwood Street by Outlaw Square. Registration is on site, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Races begin at 1 p.m.
Kool Deadwood Nites brings car lovers together for six days full of classic cars, classic music and classic fun. It is a 1950s and 1960s sock hop - Deadwood style. There is a parade, a show and shine, the Deadwood Rod Run, a classic car competition, and free concerts on Main Street featuring the biggest names in rock 'n roll history.
Lallycooler is a two-day, large-scale summer music festival at Great Bear Ski Valley in Sioux Falls. It brings big artists and music lovers of all kinds together for an unforgettable experience in the scenic setting of Great Bear. Lallycooler means “a real success,” and it will be just that — from the music to the food, unique experiences and more. Friday's headliner will be Sam Hunt and Saturday's headliner will be Pitbull. The full lineup of this multi-genre, two-day festival will include more than a dozen artists representing rock, pop, country, folk and more. Regional and local artists will also be featured along with a professional DJ. The 2025 festival will be the first, and you don’t want to miss it. We can’t wait to welcome visitors from around the Midwest to enjoy this can’t-miss music experience and show off what makes Sioux Falls special.
The annual Laura Ingalls Wilder Pageant in De Smet is an outdoor theater experience. Join us as we celebrate the Ingalls family and De Smet’s early history. Our outdoor prairie stage over looks cottonwood trees planted by Charles and the Big Slough. Seating is provided, but lawn chairs are welcome (jackets and/or blankets are recommended). The gates open at 6 p.m. and the performance begins at 8 p.m. All seating is general admission. The show does not sell out and we do not turn guests away. See website for admission information. 2025 performance dates are July 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26 and 27.
The annual Laura Ingalls Wilder Pageant in De Smet is an outdoor theater experience. Join us as we celebrate the Ingalls family and De Smet’s early history. Our outdoor prairie stage over looks cottonwood trees planted by Charles and the Big Slough. Seating is provided, but lawn chairs are welcome (jackets and/or blankets are recommended). The gates open at 6 p.m. and the performance begins at 8 p.m. All seating is general admission. The show does not sell out and we do not turn guests away. See website for admission information. 2025 performance dates are July 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26 and 27.
The annual Laura Ingalls Wilder Pageant in De Smet is an outdoor theater experience. Join us as we celebrate the Ingalls family and De Smet’s early history. Our outdoor prairie stage over looks cottonwood trees planted by Charles and the Big Slough. Seating is provided, but lawn chairs are welcome (jackets and/or blankets are recommended). The gates open at 6 p.m. and the performance begins at 8 p.m. All seating is general admission. The show does not sell out and we do not turn guests away. See website for admission information. 2025 performance dates are July 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26 and 27.
This free summer music festival is held the third weekend in July in Rapid City's Memorial Park. It features many of the best Christian artists over two days. There is a KidsZone with outreach ministry, on-stage shows, bouncy village, and a children's tent. Several delicious food vendors are on site, as well as merchandise vendors and non-profit booths. Don't miss the Friday night Artist Showcase at Main Street Square in downtown Rapid City. LifeLight Hills Alive brings in 20,000-25,000 people each day. 2025 marks the 40th anniversary.
It is the best party north of the Bayou! Celebrate Mardi Gras in the Wild West with a weekend full of free parades, costume contests, parties and live music. Make your plans now - you don't want to miss this cabin-fever-busting event in Historic Deadwood. The fun starts at 8 p.m. on Friday and lasts until 10 p.m. on Saturday.
The Mickelson Trail Summer Trek is a three-day bike ride of the entire 109-mile George S. Mickelson Trail. Pre-registration is required (early registration closes March 31). The registration fee includes: three meals, six snacks, refreshments, merchandise, and shuttle service. Participants will enjoy the beauty of the Black Hills and travel through scenic valleys, old railroad tunnels, and historic mining towns. Check-in is at Custer and the ride starts in Custer on Tuesday and Wednesday and in Deadwood on Thursday. Lodging is the riders' responsibility.
