Special Events in March are the Best Way to Cure Cabin Fever

Winter is still hitting us with snow and subzero temperatures. While the Black Hills truly look beautiful in the snow and we love playing in it, we’re starting to dream of spring.

March is the time of year when those suffering from cabin fever start to come out and get the parties going again. What happens when you combine cabin fever with that pesky leprechaun, Saint Patrick? One hell of a party month!

Party On
There are many different ways to let loose in the Black Hills and Badlands when you’re looking to get out of the house and have fun. This month, don’t miss these exciting events that invite you to kick your boots off.

Deadwood Mardi Gras

Friday, March 1, 2019 to Saturday, March 2, 2019

Don’t miss the best Mardi Gras celebration north of the Bayou! Come to Deadwood, South Dakota for a weekend full of free food, a parade, parties and live music. Plus, there are special open container zones where you can roam from one Deadwood bar to the next.

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• Custer State Park’s 100th Birthday Celebration – March 1, 2019 – Custer

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Celebrate 100 years of getting people outdoors to see the Cathedral Spires, Sylvan Lake, those lovable begging donkeys, and bison traffic jams. Take part in guided hikes, programming, ice fishing, and snowshoeing. Plus, it wouldn’t be a birthday party without ice cream and cake.

• Mountain West Whiskey Festival – March 2, 2019 – Rapid City

Taste a wide variety of whiskey, bourbons, and scotches from over 30 distilleries. Live music and upscale catering add to the fun.

St. Patrick’s Day Festivities
That pesky leprechaun is at it again, throwing the biggest party of the year. Check out some of the mischievously fun parties throughout the Black Hills and Badlands all in honor of the man himself.

• Sturgis Leprechaun Hunt – March 9, 2019 – Sturgis
• 2019 Black Hills Putt-n-Pub – March 9, 2019 – Rapid City
• St. Patrick’s Day Weekend in Deadwood – March 15 & 16, 2019 – Deadwood
• Black Hills Contraband St. Patty’s/Birthday Party – March 16, 2019 – Rapid City
• Dakota Point Irish You Were at the Point! – March 16, 2019 – Rapid City
• St. Patrick’s Day Parade – March 16, 2019 – Rapid City
• Family Fun Day: Luck of the Irish – March 17, 2019 – Belle Fourche

Fun for all Ages
Adults aren’t the only ones suffering from cabin fever this time of year. Kids everywhere are itching to get out and play. Take them along to any of these fun events, fun for all ages.

• Black Hills Motorcycle Show & Swap Meet – March 16 & 17, 2019 – Rapid City

Check out motorcycles in every style possible at the Black Hills Motorcycle Show. Entrants show off their unique and stylish creations and compete for the grand prize at the region’s premier display of iron artwork.

• 28 Below Fat Tire Race – March 16, 2019 – Spearfish

Have a bit of a competitive side? Want to break out the bike for some fat tire action? Then this is the event for you! Test your skills on groomed snowmobile trails in Spearfish Canyon during this 50k loop race. Be sure to dress warm.

• Spring Fling Dinner – March 22, 2019 – Hill City

Join Prairie Berry Winery for a catered dinner to get you ready for spring. The culinary masters at Prairie Berry will prepare a buffet-style meal for you to feast on. Then, end the night dancing to tunes spun by a local DJ.

For a full list of events, check out the event calendar on our website.