Events' Realm

Feel the mist of the Main Street Square Fountains while you enjoy a refreshing beverage in the heart of Downtown Rapid City!  

Live on the Lawn offers a variety of brews, seltzers, cider, sparkling wines, non-alcoholic Coke products and local live music. See list of entertainment for each date below:


June 4th - High Rise


June 11th - Bohdi Linde


June 18th - Rathco


June 25th - Noise in the Barn


July 2nd - United States Air Force Band


July 9th - Neon City


July 16th - Black Hills Soul


July 23rd - Tanner Johns


July 30th -- Johnny Hastings



It's a great way to enjoy the sounds, hang while you're waiting for your meal from a local food truck, or just wanting to break up your downtown adventures.

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Main Street Square

Live on the Lawn

 This show, sponsored by the Black Hills Quilters Guild, will be open for a preview on Thursday, June 5 from 5:00-8:00 PM, on Friday, June 6 from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM, and on Saturday, June 7 from 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM.

The Monument

Black Hills Quilt Show 50th Anniversary

Family-Friendly Fun: Bring the whole posse! Our event is perfect for families, with close up views of amazing animals, delicious food vendors, and the chance to meet real-life rodeo heroes.


Professional Bull Riding (PBR) is a thrilling and iconic Western sport that traces its roots to the rugged landscapes of the American West. Originating from traditional rodeo events, PBR has evolved into a standalone spectacle that showcases the intense relationship between man and beast.


In a PBR event, skilled and fearless cowboys mount powerful bulls, each weighing over a ton, with the goal of staying aboard for a challenging eight seconds. This seemingly brief duration is packed with adrenaline-pumping action as riders contend with the unpredictable movements of the bull, showcasing not only their physical prowess but also their mental toughness.


PBR events are characterized by the electrifying atmosphere, where spectators witness the clash between human grit and the raw power of these massive animals. The sport has grown in popularity worldwide, attracting both seasoned rodeo enthusiasts and new fans eager to experience the heart-stopping moments and cowboy camaraderie that define professional bull riding.


Event Schedule:


Ticket Booth opens at 4:30pm – Walk up booth available on Deadwood Main Street at Nugget Saloon Wednesday 12 – 7 Thursday 12 – 7


Gates open at 5:30pm


Event starts at 7:00pm

Days of '76 Complex

Deadwood PBR

The Crazy Horse Volksmarch is the most popular organized hike in the United States (15,000 walkers in a record year). This family event is sponsored by the Black Hills Chapter of the American Volkssport Association (AVA) and hosted by Crazy Horse Memorial®.


 


Hikers follow dirt trails and gravel work roads up to the Crazy Horse Mountain Carving. The turn-around point is on the Arm of Crazy Horse directly in front of the nine-story-high face, which was completed June 3, 1998. Hikers get an up-close view of the mountain. Work continues on the rest of what will be the largest sculpture in the world.

Crazy Horse Memorial®

Crazy Horse Spring Volksmarch

Experience an Old West Shootout aboard the 1880 Train! Conflicts between lawmen and bad guys were an important part of the story of the Wild West, and here’s your chance to experience a recreation of history and legend right on the spot. Sunday evening shootouts begin at the Hill City Station where danger is in the air! It's a good thing the sheriff is in town!


Note: All Old West Shootout riders must depart from Hill City at 5:00 pm. Shootout special event trains cannot be combined with Keystone departures or earlier departures. The shootout performance occurs alongside the middle of the stopped train about halfway between Hill City and Keystone. The train ride to Keystone resumes once the performance is completed!

1880 Train

Old West Shootout

Just after midnight, a snowdrift stops the Orient Express in its tracks. The luxurious train is surprisingly full for the time of the year, but by the morning it is one passenger fewer.


 


An American tycoon lies dead in his compartment, stabbed eight times, his door locked from the inside. Isolated and with a killer in their midst, the passengers rely on detective Hercule Poirot to identify the murderer – in case he or she decides to strike again.


Shows on the 8th, 15th and the 22nd begin at 2:00 PM.

Black Hills Playhouse

Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express

Partnering with the Elks Theatre, Downtown Rapid City, will hosts some of our favorite movies starting at dusk. This year there will three movies featured.


 * Look forward to the upcoming titles of the movie selection soon.
 * Movies will be starting at dusk.  Come down early and find a good spot for your chair and enjoy some popcorn before the feature film starts.

Movies on Main

For this band of renegade brothers, the goal isn’t to fit into a format or try a new direction for its own sake, it’s to be true to the music they love — and with Whiskey Myers they continue pushing in all directions and sharpening their attack, whether country, rock, blues, whatever — even adding the legendary McCrary Sisters’ gospel influence to the project on background vocals. “Everybody wants you to pick a genre, but we did this our whole career,” says Cody Cannon. “We like it all, so we’re gonna do it all. We’re better than we were at 20 years old — you try to hone your skills and get better, write better, play better. This is just how it came naturally, and it works better that way.”

Whiskey Myers














SCHEDULE OF EVENTS






Thursday, June 12, 2025


 


6pm: Ridge Rider shakeout ride.  Meet at Spearfish Park for a 10 mile or longer option group ride.  Ends at Crow Peak Brewery for rider Social.





Friday, June 13, 2025





2-6pm Rider Sign-In/Packet Pick  Up @ the Spearfish Pavillion, located in the Spearfish City Park.  All riders MUST sign in Friday and pick up their race packet and number. You may pick up another riders packet as long as you have their signed waiver.


Please bring the signed waiver which may be printed off here: 2025 Registration Waiver.  [https://www.pineislandgravel.com/_files/ugd/77b8b3_1ff1db2a82664b96b749b2e3ae6aa7bf.pdf]


Emergency packet pick up: Your packet will be available to pick up on Saturday 6-6:30am at Spearfish City Park Pavillion. Please contact Kristi Jewettt,  kj@kristijewett.com [kj@kristijewett.com] no later than Thursday June 6, if you need to make an emergency pick up and make sure to print, sign and email her the above waiver. 


 


6-9pm Come down to Spearfish Main Street for Live music, food, beer, crafts, and activities for kids. This downtown block party has everything you need for a fun-filled evening with friends and family!





Saturday, June 14, 2025





Race starts at the Spearfish City Park


6:30am 100 mile race start 


6:45am 65 mile race start


7:00am 45 mile race Start


All starts will be a neutral roll-out through town. 


• 12-5pm Food trucks for racers(must use meal ticket provided in race packet), Beer for racers, courtesy of Crow Peak Brewery [http://www.crowpeakbrewing.com/], and live music for all at Spearfish City Park!


• 4:00 pm Awards Ceremony followed by prize raffle with over $6,000 in prizes from all of our awesome sponsors!   All registered riders are entered into the prize raffle but you must be present to win!!


8pm Join us at Killians Tavern for a rider social/after party!  Live music begins around 8pm.  Great food and drinks available.




Spearfish Park

Pine Island Gravel Odyssey

Celebrate the life and times of Deadwood’s most famous gunslinger—Wild Bill Hickok at Wild Bill Days. See your favorite bands perform live concerts all weekend long.  Along with the awesome free concerts, you can also check out the National Dock Dogs Competition, watch (or participate in) a classic car auction, and learn the tricks of gold panning and sluicing from Northern Hills Prospectors! 


LIVE MUSIC SCHEDULE – Outlaw Square



Friday, June 13, 2025


6pm – Outlaw Square on the Sue Lundberg Memorial Stage – FREE performance by Dakota Country
8pm – Outlaw Square on the Sue Lundberg Memorial Stage – FREE performance by BlackHawk


Saturday, June 14, 2025


6pm – Outlaw Square on the Sue Lundberg Memorial Stage – FREE performance by Mark Joeseph
8pm – Outlaw Square on the Sue Lundberg Memorial Stage – FREE performance by Chancey Williams


Open Container Times: Friday Noon-10pm, Saturday Noon-10pm • In Official Cups Only • Only in Designated Areas • Pending City Commission Approval






Open Container Times: Friday Noon-10pm, Saturday Noon-10pm • In Official Cups Only • Only in Designated Areas


 



 



DOCKDOG COMPETITION


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Wild Bill Days has something for all tastes and ages – and something for the dogs! National DockDogs Competition will be back for its 16th year! Call (330) 241-4975 [tel:3302414975] or email dd_admin@dockdogs.com [dd_admin@dockdogs.com] for more info. This event is FREE to watch and located in front of the Lead-Deadwood Elementary School.






 


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DEADWOOD ALIVE PERFORMANCES


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The Trial of Jack McCall [https://www.deadwoodalive.com/trial-of-jack-mccall.html] is performed for free at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, June 15 on the Main Street stage during Wild Bill Days! Deadwood’s famous (and FREE!) shootout schedule is subject to change during this event.





Deadwood Alive Schedule For Wild Bill Days





Regularly scheduled times will be altered for the event.


FRIDAY: Shootouts at 2:00 pm, and 4:00 pm at the Gold Dust OR Outlaw Square, depending on crowd size on Main Street. No Stagecoach.


SATURDAY: Meet the reenactors at Outlaw Square 1:00-1:30 pm. Free performance of the Trial of Jack McCall at 2:00 pm on the Main Street Stage. No Shootouts. No Stagecoach.



 






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GOLD PANNING & SLUICING


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Learn to gold pan and sluice on Historic Main Street! Northern Hills Prospectors of Lead-Deadwood provide lessons for free, from 10am to 5pm on both Friday and Saturday. You can even pan “pay dirt” for a fee!


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WILD BILL DAYS COLLECTOR CAR & MEMORABILIA AUCTION


Saturday, June 14 beginning at 10am
This 10th annual auction is held inside Deadwood Mt. Grand’s event center. McPherson Auction is planning to sell nearly 75 high quality and unique classic cars and memorabilia! Do you have a car you’d like to list? Contact McPherson Auction & Realty at 605-348-1369. Classic Car Auction check-in is from noon to 5pm on Friday in Deadwood Mountain Grand’s parking garage in the lower level.


  www.mcphersonauction.com [https://mcphersonauction.com/] (info)


Consign a Vehicle Here [https://mcpherson.auctioneersoftware.com/item-groups/56-2024-wild-bill-days-run-number-selection?page=1&pageSize=25&search=&defaultSortOrder=null]


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WILD DEADWOOD READS


Love to read?


Come to the 7th Annual Wild Deadwood Reads book fair at The Lodge at Deadwood on June 14th from 10 am to 3 pm! In attendance will be more than 80 authors from all over the country, including bestselling and award-winning authors of every genre—romance, historical, Christian, children’s, mystery, thrillers, Western, non-fiction and more. You will be able to find something for everyone in the family to enjoy.


There will be numerous giveaways and prizes.


Admittance is FREE, so bring the whole family and find your new favorite books and authors.



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TREASURES, TRASH FOR CASH – ANNUAL CITYWIDE YARD SALE


Monument Health Deadwood Hospital is accepting addresses for The Annual Citywide Yard Sale, “Treasures, Trash for Cash”.  The event will take place Saturday, June 14th, 2025 from 7 am – 2 pm for the residents of Deadwood, Central City, and Lead.


This one-day event is a simultaneous yard sale that gives residents, organizations, and businesses the opportunity to increase their potential customers by having a coordinated date and advertising campaign.  Maps with addresses and site locations will be printed and available by the Black Hills Pioneer the week of Saturday, June 14th, 2025.


Names & Addresses need to be submitted no later than Friday, May 31, 2025, at 4 pm to be noted on the yard/garage sale map.  Please call (605) 717-6007 to add your location to the list.

Outlaw Square

Wild Bill Days

Yachtley Crew are a seven-piece SoCal band who burst onto the club scene in 2017, selling out countless local venues before starting a nationwide Yacht Rock craze and being noticed by the legendary Jimmy Buffett, who signed them to his own Mailboat label prior to their new deal with Earache/Universal Records.


The nautical-suited and captain’s-hat-clad Yachtley Crew (also known as “The Titans of Soft Rock”), includes lead vocalist Phillip Daniel (Philly Ocean), drummer Rob Jones (Sailor Hawkins), bassist Chaz Ruiz (Baba Buoy), guitarist Thomas Gardner Jr. (Tommy Buoy), backing vocalist Curt Clendenin (Stoney Shores), saxophone/flutist Paul Pate (Pauly Shores) and keyboardist Matt Grossman (Matthew McDonald). 

Yachtley Crew

Brookings County

Oscar Larson Theatre at Oscar Larson PAC

Grease

Palmer Gulch will be alive with five action-packed rodeos this season. Give the rodeo cowboys and cowgirls your vocal support, then kick up your heels in your boots (or sandals or tennis shoes) and have a great time!


The Mount Rushmore Rodeo promises lots of Old West excitement. Arrive early to take part in planned activities for rodeo fans and get ready for the hoots and hollers of Wild West rodeo action.

Mount Rushmore KOA Resort at Palmer Gulch Resort

Mount Rushmore Rodeo at Palmer Gulch

Black Hills Renaissance Festival will take you on a magical tour through time and legend – 16th Century Style with a Fantasy Flair! Enjoy music, Renaissance themed entertainment and games.


Discover exquisite items in the village shoppes and marvel at the artisan demonstrations. Feast on food and drink fit for royalty including local mead, ale and wine.


Three stages, merchants row and a Games at Revelry Tournament Area for never ending fun.

11201 US Hwy 14a

Black Hills Renaissance Festival

The legendary three-ring spectacle.


 


Showtimes: 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.

Deadwood Shrine Circus

Out of Order

Black Hills Con 2025: 3 days of fun where fandoms collide, cosplayers reign supreme, and to make epic memories.

Black hills Con is a local non-profit group focused on community building

Black Hills Con 2025

Make your motor-head family scream this Summer in Deadwood by bringing them to the most thrilling, action packed monster mash of screaming steel you’ve ever seen in the town of glittering gold! The Monster Truck Destruction Tour is a thrill show coming to the Days of ’76 Event Complex.


 * It is LOUD! Bring ear protection or there will be ear muffs & ear plugs available for purchase that the merchandise booth
 * No outside food or beverage, concessions stands available
 * No dogs, cats, reptiles, hamsters, or pets of any kind (service animals welcome)
 * Ticket is valid for one performance only
 * Ticket is valid for FREE Pit Party on same day ticket is issued for.
 * Autographs from drivers are available during the pit party or following the event
 * Merchandise will be available for sale. Cash or card accepted.
 * Children two and under do not require a ticket but must sit on parents lap
 * Cameras are allowed, but please do not block others views

Monster Truck Destruction Tour

Follow the transformation of Elle Woods as she tackles stereotypes and scandal in pursuit of her dreams. Action-packed and exploding with memorable songs and dynamic dances - this musical is so much fun, it should be illegal! 


Elle Woods appears to have it all. Her life is turned upside down when her boyfriend Warner dumps her so he can attend Harvard Law. Determined to get him back, Elle ingeniously charms her way into the prestigious law school. While there, she struggles with peers, professors and her ex. With the support of some new friends, though, Elle quickly realizes her potential and sets out to prove herself to the world.


Rating: A very light PG - 10+ /Adults


Shows on June 29th, July 6th and July 13th are at 2:00 PM.

Legally Blonde: The Musical

The Roundup stands as one of the oldest continuously held outdoor rodeos in the United States. Over a thrilling six-day span centered around the July 4th holiday weekend, Belle Fourche draws thousands of attendees from both the local region and beyond, including visitors from across the nation and around the world, all converging to revel in the festivities.


Originating years ago as a fundraiser for the 1918 war effort, the Black Hills Roundup witnessed a remarkable gathering of 15,000 individuals in a Belle Fourche field. This turnout was especially remarkable given Belle Fourche's population at the time, which stood at just 1,410 residents. Despite the conclusion of World War I the following year, the resounding success of the inaugural event inspired its continuation year after year.


In its earliest incarnation, the Roundup was less a spectacle of organized rodeo events and more a showcase of authentic ranching skills. The arena lacked proper infrastructure, with minimal fencing to contain the spirited broncos. Nevertheless, cowboys eagerly participated, adhering to simple rules: select a bronco, subdue it, mount up, nod to start, and hold on for dear life. The process of "ear-ing" a horse, whereby one cowboy grasped the horse's head and bit its ear to control it while others saddled up, often led to injuries for both horse and rider. Today's rodeo practices prioritize safety, with horses guided into chutes where cowboys can work from above, ensuring greater control and minimizing harm to all involved.


Modern-day Roundup events showcase top-ranked cowboys and cowgirls competing in a variety of disciplines, including barrel racing, bareback riding, saddle bronc riding, steer wrestling, bull riding, team roping, and more.

Black Hills Roundup Grounds

Black Hills Roundup

An all-inclusive motorcycle adventure at a cost of $2,295.  Proceeds support trail development in the Black Hills of South Dakota and the National Forest System. 


Four full days of some of the best riding you have ever experienced. 


All participants will receive a donation letter for $1000 from the Trail Stewards that may be used for charitable tax deductions.


Fee includes lodging for five nights (double occupancy). 


Five evening gourmet meals and five breakfasts are also included.  Single rooms can be requested on a first come, first served basis. Black Hills National Forest trail permit and Custer State Park passes are included.


Over $10,000 of cool gear will be given away.

Keystone

Dakota 600

In 1874, Lieutenant Colonel George Custer led the troops of the 7th Cavalry into the Black Hills and discovered gold near present-day Custer. Colonel Custer and his men found wealth beyond gold in the beauty of the Black Hills. To celebrate this event, the town of Custer has the annual Gold Discovery Days celebration.  This annual three-day celebration has it all for the ENTIRE FAMILY! A carnival, car show, arts & crafts fair, volleyball tournament, 5K fun run, cornhole tournament, golf scramble, hot air balloon rally, and one of the largest parades in the Black Hills!   


Custer

Gold Discovery Days

The LifeLight Hills Alive Festival is a vibrant, free outdoor event in the heart of Rapid City, SD, bringing together people of all ages for an unforgettable weekend of faith, music, and community. Featuring a diverse lineup of top Christian music artists, this festival is a celebration of hope and worship, set against the scenic backdrop of the Black Hills. Attendees can enjoy live performances, inspiring messages, family-friendly activities, and a variety of food and merchandise vendors, creating a welcoming space for fellowship and spiritual renewal. With a mission to share the Gospel and strengthen faith, LifeLight Hills Alive has become a cherished gathering for families, friends, and individuals seeking joy and inspiration through music and community.

Memorial Park

Hills Alive

Trampled by Turtles hail from Duluth, Minnesota, where front man Dave Simonett initially formed the group as a side project in 2003. At the time, Simonett had lost most of his music gear, thanks to a group of enterprising car thieves who'd ransacked his vehicle while he played a show with his previous band. Left with nothing more than an acoustic guitar, he began piecing together a new band, this time taking inspiration from bluegrass, folk, and other genres that didn't rely on amplification. Simonett hadn't played any bluegrass music before, and he filled his lineup with other newcomers to the genre, including fiddler Ryan Young (who'd previously played drums in a speed metal act) and bassist Tim Saxhaug. Along with mandolinist Erik Berry and banjo player Dave Carroll, the group began carving out a fast, frenetic sound that owed as much to rock & roll  as bluegrass.


Trampled by Turtles released their first record, Songs from a Ghost Town, in 2004. In a genre steeped in tradition, the album stood out for its contemporary sound, essentially bridging the gap between the bandmates' background in rock music and their new acoustic leanings. Blue Sky and the Devil (2005) and Trouble (2007) explored a similar sound, but it wasn't until 2008 and the band's fourth release, Duluth, that Trampled by Turtles received recognition by the bluegrass community. Duluth peaked at number eight on the Billboard bluegrass chart and paved the way for a number of festival appearances. When Palomino arrived in 2010, it was met with an even greater response, debuting at the top of the bluegrass chart, and remaining in the Top Ten for more than a year. Two years later, their crossover appeal landed them at number 32 on the Billboard 200 pop charts upon the release of their sixth album, Stars and Satellites. In addition to major bluegrass and folk festivals, they began showing up at Coachella, Bumbershoot, and Lollapalooza. The official concert album, Live at First Avenue, followed in 2013, recorded at Minnesota's most famous venue. A year later, the band returned with the darker-toned Wild Animals, which bettered its studio predecessor on the album charts, reaching number 29. Trampled by Turtles’ last two full length albums, Life Is Good on the Open Road (2018) and Alpenglow (2022), both peaked at number 1 on Billboard Bluegrass Chart. Their newest release, EP Always Here, was released earlier in September.

Trampled by Turtles

Truly the “Best Rodeo. No Bull”.  The Days of ’76 Rodeo has been PRCA Rodeo of the Year 19 times!

Days of '76 Rodeo

Jenna, a waitress and expert pie maker, is stuck in a small town and a loveless marriage. Faced with an unexpected pregnancy, Jenna fears she may have to abandon the dream of opening her own pie shop…until a baking contest in a nearby county and the town's handsome new doctor offer her a tempting recipe for happiness. Supported by her quirky crew of fellow waitresses and loyal customers, Jenna summons the secret ingredient she's been missing all along — courage. 


Shows on July 20th, 27th and August 3rd.




Waitress: The Musical

42nd Annual Gem & Mineral Show
Saturday July 26, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm & Sunday July 27, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
$5 adult / Children under 12 free - must be accompanied by adult
Fluorescent Display, Display cases, children's area, silent auction, free raffle, concession, 30+ vendors, rock/mineral ID
Also the 50th anniversary of the formation of Western Dakota Gem & Mineral Society 1975-2025

Central States Fair & Rodeo

42nd annual gem & mineral show

The Sturgis Motorcycle Rally is the largest motorcycle rally in the world. It is held annually in The Black Hills and in Sturgis, South Dakota for 10 days during the first week of August. It was started by local Indian dealer Pappy Hoel in 1938. Since its beginning, private area businesses throwing events such as races, concerts, and rides have made, and continue to make, the Sturgis Rally what it is today. 2025 will mark the 85th annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally.

Downtown Sturgis

Sturgis Motorcycle Rally

Sturgis

Buffalo Chip Grounds

Sturgis Buffalo Chip 2025

Get ready for a fun-filled day at Main Street Square's Back to School Block Party on August 9th from 10:00AM - 4:00 PM!  This exciting event will feature a fantastic lineup of food trucks, thrilling water slides, and a variety of amazing vendors.

Back to School Block Party

Without William Shakespeare, we wouldn’t have literary masterpieces like Romeo and Juliet. But without Henry Condell and John Heminges, we would have lost half of Shakespeare’s plays forever! After the death of their friend and mentor, the two actors are determined to compile the First Folio and preserve the words that shaped their lives. They’ll just have to borrow, beg, and band together to get it done. Amidst the noise and color of Elizabethan London, THE BOOK OF WILL finds an unforgettable true story of love, loss, and laughter, and sheds new light on a man you may think you know.


Performance on the 10th is at 2:00 PM.

The Book of Will

2025 IS THE 31ST ANNIVERSARY OF KOOL DEADWOOD NITES!



2025 INFORMATION


 * Your vehicle must be a ’73 or older to register. Registration is not capped and walk-ups are welcome.
 * Pre-registration forms will be mailed in May 2025 to those who registered a car in 2024 and additional requests. We will continue to mail forms through mid-August 2025. If you would like one, please call 605-578-1876. [tel:16055781876] Walk-up registration will be available at the event. The number of cars is not capped.
 *  To receive the early bird discount the registration fee must be paid/postmarked by August 1, 2025.
 * An additional day of activities, live entertainment, show & shine and registration on Tuesday, August 19!
 * Car registration cost: $90 postmarked before August 1, 2025; $120 after August 1, 2025
 * Free Parking & Shuttle: Shuttles operate on Thursday, August 21; Friday, August 22 and Saturday, August 23. Parking shuttle from Lead, pickups at the Lead-Deadwood High School (320 South Main Street, Lead) and Sanford Lab Homestake Visitor Center (160 West Main Street) and drops off at the Deadwood Fire Station (737 Main Street). Operating times for the Lead shuttle will be 2 pm – 3am. Ride the shuttle from Cedar Rose Spa (1 mile north of Deadwood, 11842 Hwy 14a) to the Deadwood Welcome Center (501 Main Street). Operating times for the spa shuttle are 11am to 10pm each day. No trailer parking at shuttle sites. No overnight parking at Cedar Rose Spa.
 * Registration for 2025 Kool Deadwood Nites will be held throughout the event at TBD.
 * Kool Deadwood Nites 2025 Auction is August 21-23, 2024. For more information contact McPherson Auction & Realty [http://mcphersonauction.com/] at 605-484-1781 or 605-381-1594.
 * The City of Deadwood Police Department asks that you please refrain from doing Burn-Outs during the parade on Sunday.
 * Keep up to date on all things Deadwood on our Facebook page [http://www.facebook.com/historicdeadwood]! You can also call us with any questions at 605-578-1876 [tel:16055781876]. Thanks for being part of Kool Deadwood Nites, and we look forward to seeing you in August 2024!


Retailers who wish to sell official Kool Deadwood Nites merchandise, contact Wayne Morris at (605) 920-1512.


 



2025 *TENTATIVE* KOOL DEADWOOD NITES SCHEDULE DETAILS
*SCHEDULE IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE


ALL NEW! TUESDAY, AUGUST 19:


 * 12 – 6 p.m.: Car Registration at TBD
 * TBD Entertainment
 * 6:30 -9 p.m.: Show & Shine on Main Street (Wall Street to Deadwood Street), registered cars only, first come, first served.
 * Deadwood Alive will be running their regular schedule all day.


WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 20:



 * 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.: Auction Car Check-in (for sellers) at Elkhorn Ridge Resort –  For more information contact McPherson Auction & Realty [http://mcphersonauction.com/] at 605-484-1781 or 605-381-1594.
 * 8 a.m. to 6 p.m: Car Registration at TBD
 * 5:30 p.m.: The Drifters FREE CONCERT on The Patio at Deadwood Mountain Grand 
 * 6 p.m.: FREE CONCERT at Outlaw Square – TBD Entertainment
 * All Day – Deadwood Alive full schedule on Main Street. 


THURSDAY, AUGUST 21:
SCROLL DOWN FOR FREE PARKING SHUTTLE SCHEDULE


 * 8 a.m. – 8 p.m: Car Registration at TBD
 * 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.: Auction Car Check-in (for sellers) at Elkhorn Ridge Resort, contact McPherson Auction & Realty [http://mcphersonauction.com/] at 605-484-1781 or 605-381-1594 for more information.
 * 1 p.m: Memorabilia & Classic Car Auction Starts – Held in the Deadwood Mountain Grand Event Center. Call McPherson Auction [https://mcphersonauction.com/] at 605-348-1369 [tel:16053481369] for more info.
 * 2 p.m. – Deadwood Alive Shootout at Outlaw Square
 * 4 – 8  p.m.: Live DJ at the History and Information Center Parking Lot
 * 12 – 5 p.m: Driving Route Poker Runs throughout the Black Hills. Awards held on Saturday.
 * 4 – 9 p.m: People’s Choice Awards & Voting – History and Information Center Parking Lot, Deadwood Welcome Center Parking Lot and portions of Main Street. Vote by text. Voting opens at 4 p.m. and closes at 9 p.m. on Thursday, August 21, 2025!
 * 4 p.m. – Deadwood Alive Shootout at Outlaw Square
 * 8 p.m.: FREE MAIN STREET CONCERT – TBD Entertainment
 * Immediately following the concert: People’s Choice Award Results announced from Main Street Stage


FRIDAY, AUGUST 22:
SCROLL DOWN FOR FREE PARKING SHUTTLE SCHEDULE


 * 7 a.m. – 9:45 a.m.: Rod Run Breakfast at TBD – Free for registered car owner’s only.
 * 8 a.m. – 8 p.m: Car Registration at TBD
 * 9 a.m: Classic Car Auction Starts – Held in the Deadwood Mountain Grand Event Center. Call McPherson Auction [https://mcphersonauction.com/] at 605-348-1369 [tel:16053481369] for more info.
 * 10 a.m. – 2 p.m: 17th Annual Rod Run – Registered classic cars only. Routes TBD
 * 2 p.m. – Deadwood Alive Shootout at Outlaw Square
 * 4 p.m. – Deadwood Alive Shootout at Outlaw Square
 * 5 p.m. – Deadwood Alive welcomes the Hot Rodders on the Main Street Stage.
 * 5 – 6 p.m.: FREE MAIN STREET CONCERT – TBD Entertainment
 * 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.: FREE MAIN STREET CONCERT – TBD Entertainment
 * 8:00 p.m.: FREE MAIN STREET CONCERT – TBD Entertainment


SATURDAY, AUGUST 23:
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 * 7 a.m. – Noon: Car Registration at TBD
 * 8 a.m. – Noon: Classic Car Competition/Judging at the Days of ’76 Event Complex (Please plan to arrive before 8 a.m.) Registered classic cars only.
 * 9 a.m: Classic Car Auction Starts – Held in the Deadwood Mountain Grand Event Center. Call McPherson Auction [https://mcphersonauction.com/] at 605-348-1369 [tel:16053481369] for more info.
 * 10 a.m. – 4 p.m: Walking Poker Run Routes throughout Deadwood
 * 4 p.m.: Poker Run sheets for Thursday (driving) and Saturday (walking) must be turned in by 4:00 p.m.
 * 5 p.m: Poker Run Awards Party at TBD on lower Main Street. Awards for Driving and Walking routes.
 * 5 p.m. – 6 p.m.: FREE MAIN STREET CONCERT – TBD Entertainment
 * 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.: FREE MAIN STREET CONCERT – TBD Entertainment
 * 8 p.m.: FREE MAIN STREET CONCERT – TBD Entertainment


SUNDAY, AUGUST 24:


 * 7 a.m.: Parade Line-up at Ferguson Field/Rodeo Grounds – Registered classic cars only.
 * 9 a.m.: Parade on Historic Main Street and continuing through Central City and Lead
 * 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.: Show and Shine on Main Street. Registered classic cars only.
 * 11 a.m.: Awards in the parking lot at the History and Information Center
 * *All cars must be off Main Street by 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 24, 2025! Thank you!

Downtown Deadwood

Kool Deadwood Nites

Kick off Kool Deadwood Nites with us at Deadwood Mountain Grand with a FREE concert on The Patio featuring The Drifters on Tuesday, August 19th!


They’ve been inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. They’ve performed for the President. They have countless of timeless tunes from ‘Under the Boardwalk’, ‘Saturday Night at the Movies’, ‘This Magic Moment’, and MORE! And they’re coming to the koolest days & nites in Deadwood, SD!

Events in South Dakota, United States

Live on the Lawn

Black Hills Quilt Show 50th Anniversary

Deadwood PBR

Crazy Horse Spring Volksmarch

Old West Shootout

Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express

Movies on Main

Whiskey Myers

Pine Island Gravel Odyssey

Wild Bill Days

Yachtley Crew

Grease

Grease

Mount Rushmore Rodeo at Palmer Gulch

Black Hills Renaissance Festival

Deadwood Shrine Circus

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Out of Order

Black Hills Con 2025

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Out of Order

Monster Truck Destruction Tour

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Out of Order

Legally Blonde: The Musical

Black Hills Roundup

Dakota 600

Gold Discovery Days

Hills Alive

Trampled by Turtles

Days of '76 Rodeo

Waitress: The Musical

42nd annual gem & mineral show

Sturgis Motorcycle Rally

Sturgis Buffalo Chip 2025

Sturgis Buffalo Chip 2025

Back to School Block Party

The Book of Will

Kool Deadwood Nites

The Drifters