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.
Market at the Meridian was created to help small-scale agricultural and home-based businesses who grow and produce their own products. The Market provides a place where local farmers and entrepreneurs can sell directly to the consumer. Held at the corner of 2nd Street and Douglas Avenue in downtown Yankton, hours are 9 a.m.-12 noon, Saturdays, May through October.
The George S. Mickelson Trail in the Black Hills of South Dakota is more than just a recreation Trail, it’s a trail of history. Burlington Northern built the rail line more than 100 years ago to accommodate the miners who had rushed to the area to pan for gold. In 1983, the rail line was abandoned and this incredible trail was envisioned and became a reality in 1998. In celebration, the third weekend in September finds hundreds of bicycle riders joining together in the annual three-day Mickelson Trail Trek. Rider registration fee includes: annual trail pass, shuttle service, six snacks, two meals and two meal vouchers for dinner in Hill City or Custer and Deadwood. Lodging is the riders' responsibility. Pre-registration is required and open until midnight on June 1 or until filled.
The annual Milk's Camp Community Traditional Wacipi is held the fourth weekend in July at the Joe Stars, Sr. Memorial Arena located 5.5 miles southwest of St. Charles. Other events include the Mud Races, Miss Milk's Camp Contest, Giveaways, Naming Ceremonies and more. See Facebook for more information and the latest updates.
Come for the live music and stay to watch the fireworks over Mina Lake at the annual Freedom Festival. Some of the activities include kids fishing, kids face painting, kids games, family picnic, live music, fun run/walk, parade, car/motorcycle show, and the fireworks display at dusk on July 3. You won't want to miss the AquaPalooza and hog roast on Sturday. See the full schedule on Facebook.
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.
Yee-Haw, Ride Em Cowboy! Join us for the Mount Rushmore Rodeo at Palmer Gulch June 14, June 21, August 3, August 9 and August 16, 6-9 p.m. Come enjoy the Bull Riding, Saddle Bronc, Bareback Riding, Team Roping, Barrel Racing and the Mutton Bustin. There will be thrills, spills and good ole' fashioned western fun. Stay at our Black Hills resort (Mount Rushmore KOA at Palmer Gulch or Mount Rushmore Lodge at Palmer Gulch). Don't forget your favorite pair of boots and cowboy hat. Admission: Free for those staying at Palmer Gulch. Admission is a $10 day-use fee for non-guests, $5 for ages 6-12, and 5 and under are free.
Yee-Haw, Ride Em Cowboy! Join us for the Mount Rushmore Rodeo at Palmer Gulch June 14, June 21, August 3, August 9 and August 16, 6-9 p.m. Come enjoy the Bull Riding, Saddle Bronc, Bareback Riding, Team Roping, Barrel Racing and the Mutton Bustin. There will be thrills, spills and good ole' fashioned western fun. Stay at our Black Hills resort (Mount Rushmore KOA at Palmer Gulch or Mount Rushmore Lodge at Palmer Gulch). Don't forget your favorite pair of boots and cowboy hat. Admission: Free for those staying at Palmer Gulch. Admission is a $10 day-use fee for non-guests, $5 for ages 6-12, and 5 and under are free.
Yee-Haw, Ride Em Cowboy! Join us for the Mount Rushmore Rodeo at Palmer Gulch June 14, June 21, August 3, August 9 and August 16, 6-9 p.m. Come enjoy the Bull Riding, Saddle Bronc, Bareback Riding, Team Roping, Barrel Racing and the Mutton Bustin. There will be thrills, spills and good ole' fashioned western fun. Stay at our Black Hills resort (Mount Rushmore KOA at Palmer Gulch or Mount Rushmore Lodge at Palmer Gulch). Don't forget your favorite pair of boots and cowboy hat. Admission: Free for those staying at Palmer Gulch. Admission is a $10 day-use fee for non-guests, $5 for ages 6-12, and 5 and under are free.
Yee-Haw, Ride Em Cowboy! Join us for the Mount Rushmore Rodeo at Palmer Gulch June 14, June 21, August 3, August 9 and August 16, 6-9 p.m. Come enjoy the Bull Riding, Saddle Bronc, Bareback Riding, Team Roping, Barrel Racing and the Mutton Bustin. There will be thrills, spills and good ole' fashioned western fun. Stay at our Black Hills resort (Mount Rushmore KOA at Palmer Gulch or Mount Rushmore Lodge at Palmer Gulch). Don't forget your favorite pair of boots and cowboy hat. Admission: Free for those staying at Palmer Gulch. Admission is a $10 day-use fee for non-guests, $5 for ages 6-12, and 5 and under are free.
