Thursday 4 January 2024

SOUTH DAKOTA: South Dakota’s Calendar Ranges From Bikers to Bison

Crazy Horse Memorial Volksmarch (Custer)

June 1 & October 1
Hike up the mountain to stand face-to-face with Crazy Horse! The volksmarch is the most popular organized hike in the United States, welcoming nearly 15,000 hikers.

Laura Ingalls Wilder Pageant (De Smet)

July 5-7, 12-14, 19-21
The annual Laura Ingalls Wilder Pageant in De Smet is an outdoor theater experience celebrating the Ingalls family and De Smet’s early history.

Annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally (Sturgis)

August 2-11
It's biker heaven! Each year since 1937, Sturgis' Main Street becomes a sea of motorcycles, leather and, of course, people.

Custer State Park Buffalo Roundup & Arts Festival (Custer)

September 27
The ground rumbles and the dust flies as cowboys, cowgirls and park crews saddle up to bring in the thundering herd. Adding to the weekend's festivities is the annual Arts Festival, held Thursday through Saturday adjacent to the State Game Lodge.

25th Anniversary of Minuteman Missile National Historic Site (Philip)

2024 marks the 25th anniversary of Minuteman Missile National Historic Site, located just minutes from Badlands National Park. The site protects two facilities that were once part of a Minuteman Missile field that covered the far western portion of South Dakota.

For more information on South Dakota, visit TravelSouthDakota.com.

Cowboy and Native American Cultures Celebrated in Rapid City

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Rapid City, South Dakota, offers a wealth of unique events providing visitors with a diverse and unforgettable experience. Discover the heart of the Black Hills by attending one of the many iconic events in the area!
 

The Black Hills Stock Show and Rodeo

The Black Hills Stock Show and Rodeo is a 10-day extravaganza that showcases the state's official sport of rodeo in grand style.
 

Black Hills Powwow

Every October, vibrant Native American culture is celebrated at the Black Hills Powwow, which ranks as one of the nation's largest powwows. This event unites dancers, singers, artisans and spectators from all over. First time attending a powwow? Learn the meaning of the movements here, or RSVP to attend the Wacipi 101 classes offered at the event.

For more information on Rapid City, visit VisitRapidCity.com.
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