Started in 1926, this iconic community celebration was originally called Golden Jubilee, and honors our history of mining and our amazing community. It has become Gold Camp Jubilee, a 4th of July celebration featuring the largest fireworks display in the Black Hills. Enjoy vendors, live entertainment, family-friendly activities, music, food and more, all in the small town charm of historic Main Street. Various events take place July 3 and 4. On July 4, experience the annual Lead parade at 4:15 p.m. and end the day with the fireworks show at dusk (approximately 9:30 p.m.).
In 1874, Lieutenant Colonel George Custer led the troops of the 7th Cavalry into the Black Hills and discovered gold near present day Custer. To celebrate this event, Custer holds the annual Gold Discovery Days celebration. Activities include an Arts and Crafts Fair on Washington Street, the Gold Panners’ Race, a carnival, a volleyball tournament, a 5K fun run, balloon rally, car show, corn hole tournament and one of the largest parades in the Black Hills. See the website for more information. 2023 marked the 100th annual celebration.
The Grassland Gravel race/ride showcases the 116,000 acres of rolling mixed-grass prairie of the Fort Pierre National Grassland. It starts and ends at the Expo Center in Fort Pierre. There are three route distances - 31, 53 and 71 miles - that feature wide sky spaces and sparse traffic of gravel roads and doubletrack across three counties. The surfaces on each route include packed and loose gravel, bare dirt road, and double track. We’re cool with whatever you’d like to ride - drop bar, flat bar, e-bike, etc. - as long as it’s set up appropriately for a gravel adventure. E-bikes are welcome but are not eligible for race prizes. More route and registration information can be found on the Oahe Wheelmen Cycling Club website. (This is the first event in the Grasslands Triple Crown point series competition, which also includes the Thunderhawk Wide Open and Wheelin' to Wall.)
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.)
Discover Chamberlain, where the Missouri River meets I-90. Experience unmatched pheasant hunting, trophy fishing, vibrant Indigenous culture and friendly hotels.
Explore Central South Dakota’s art, sculptures and Native heritage, from Missouri River masterpieces to vibrant museums in Pierre and Chamberlain.
Located just off I-90 near Chamberlain, SD, this stunning monument honors the cultures of the Lakota and Dakota people. Plan a visit to the Dignity statue.
Located on each side of the “Mighty Mo’,” the communities of Chamberlain and Oacoma each offer stunning views and opportunities for fun.
South Dakota's Interstate Welcome Centers along Interstate 90 (east/west) and Interstate 29 (north/south) are great places to rest or stretch your legs, but they offer so much more to travelers than that. You can speak with a travel counselor, pick up brochures and find up-to-date road and weather information.
Located in downtown Brookings, the Antique Gallery Mall is a multi-dealer antique mall with quality antiques and a friendly atmosphere. You'll find two levels for reminiscing and treasure hunting, an awesome variety of depression and elegant glassware, primitives, farm, furniture, vintage clothes, comic books, books, jewelry, Victorian, mid-century, re-purposing, and more. We are open 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday through Saturday.
