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Singing & Rhyming – Cowboy Style

By April • Aug 18th, 2011 • Category: Events

When people think of the old west, they think of cowboys. And when they think of cowboys, one of the images that comes to mind is a cowboy out on the range under a starry sky, singing cowboy songs to lull his cattle herd to sleep.
But that’s not just a thing of the past. Here …



Dust, Hooves & Cowboy Hats

By April • Jul 25th, 2011 • Category: Events

The streets of Deadwood are about to be filled with boots and spurs and cowboy hats. The parking lots will be filled with big diesel trucks pulling trailers stuffed full of horses, their bright eyes peering out from between the slats and maybe a tail or two hanging over a rear trailer door.
This week is …



Discover Custer during Gold Discovery Days

By April • Jul 19th, 2011 • Category: Events

If you’re looking for something fun to do this weekend, check out Gold Discovery Days in Custer, SD. The festival offers three days of fun-filled activities and events, and besides all of those, Custer is located in the gorgeous southern Black Hills near countless other attractions such as Custer State Park and Wind Cave National …



July 4th in the beautiful Black Hills

By April • Jun 30th, 2011 • Category: Events

The 4th of July has always been one of my favorite holidays. But this year I’m especially excited because I’ll be spending it in the Black Hills, and from what I hear, it doesn’t get much better.
The reason I love the 4th of July so much is because it mainly revolves around spending time outside. …



Miss South Dakota, a Hot Springs Tradition

By Katie • Jun 22nd, 2011 • Category: Events

The Southern Black Hills are full of nervous excitement, anticipation, and a slight hairspray haze; this week as 14 outstanding young women from across the state; as well as hundreds of fans and supporters converge on Hot Springs to find out who will be crowned the next Miss South Dakota America.



Wild Bill Rides Again

By Katie • Jun 14th, 2011 • Category: Events, Outdoor Adventure

This weekend the city of Deadwood will commemorate the life and times of its most notorious resident, Wild Bill Hickok; with its annual Wild Bill Days.
The weekend-long celebration will take place in Deadwood June 17th-19th



Celebrate St. Pat’s in Historic Deadwood

By Joe Rainboth • Mar 16th, 2011 • Category: Events

When it comes to celebrating St. Patrick’s Day in Deadwood, everyone is at least a little bit Irish. Historic Deadwood is all set for two big days of events…



World Famous Nemo Outhouse Races

By Joe Rainboth • Feb 24th, 2011 • Category: Events

The world famous Nemo Outhouse Races are part of a day-long event that serves as a fundraiser for a local charity. The races, taking place this Saturday…



Celebrate Mardi Gras in Deadwood March 4-5

By Joe Rainboth • Feb 16th, 2011 • Category: Events

Mardi Gras celebrations hit the historic town of Deadwood on March 4 and 5, and organizers are gearing up for the region’s largest winter gathering…



2011 Wild Bill Days Entertainment Set

By Joe Rainboth • Jan 18th, 2011 • Category: Events

The Wild Bill Days celebration, in Historic Deadwood, will feature two famed country acts for two days of FREE concerts on Deadwood’s Main Street…