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Autumn is Here with the Best September Events in the Black Hills and Badlands

  • Autumn is Here with the Best September Events in the Black Hills and Badlands
    Autumn is Here with the Best September Events in the Black Hills and Badlands
  • Autumn is Here with the Best September Events in the Black Hills and Badlands
    Autumn is Here with the Best September Events in the Black Hills and Badlands
  • Autumn is Here with the Best September Events in the Black Hills and Badlands
    Autumn is Here with the Best September Events in the Black Hills and Badlands
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Friday, March 3, 2023
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Black Hills and Badlands

Once again, the weather cools off and the leaves turn as we transition from the summer into fall—which means it's time for festivals, pumpkins, buffalo roundups, classic hot rods and more! Dig out your fuzziest sweaters from your closet and find spectacular fall events this September.

Looking for more fall events? Visit our Fall Events Page to see what's coming up in the Black Hills and Badlands. 

Custer State Park Buffalo Roundup & Arts Festival
Friday, September 29, 2023 (All day) to Saturday, September 30, 2023 (All day)

Experience the iconic Buffalo Roundup at Custer State Park's annual event. Held each September, visitors can witness the park's herd of approximately 1,500 bison being corralled by cowboys and cowgirls on horseback.

Events at the Beginning of September

Hill City Quilt Show & Sale
Saturday, September 9, 2023 to Sunday, September 10, 2023

The Hill City Arts Council is proud to bring this long-standing showcase of quilts and fiber artists to our community.

Car Shows

Studebakers, bikes and hot rods will be shined up and lined up in September for visitors and gearheads to admire. Food, cars, music and a community of people to share it with—stop by and see it all!

Marathons, Races & More

As we move into the fall season, the weather cools just enough to get out and enjoy the colorful scenery changes. For many runners, bicyclists, and outdoor enthusiasts, it signals race season. Whether you’re in it for glory, beer, fun, or to bask in nature’s splendor, there are several marathons, races, and community get-togethers to keep you moving this September. 

Events Later in September

Plein Air Paint Out
Thursday, September 21, 2023 to Saturday, September 23, 2023

Plein Air painting dates back to the French impressionists who left their studios to paint “in the open air.”

The French term "Plein Air" means out of doors and refers to the practice of painting entire finished pictures out of doors rather than in a studio.

Free Entrance Day in the National Parks
Saturday, September 23, 2023

Come experience the national parks! On five days in 2023, all National Park Service sites that charge an entrance fee will offer free admission to everyone. Mark your calendar for these entrance fee–free dates in 2023:

January 16 – Martin Luther King Jr Day  

There’s something for everyone, so get your autumnal fix in the Black Hills and Badlands this September!

For a full line up of festivals and events in the Black Hills and Badlands, visit our Events Calendar.

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