Feel the thunder and join the herd at the annual Custer State Park Buffalo Roundup. Watch cowboys and cowgirls as they roundup and drive the herd of approximately 1,400 buffalo (number of animals vary depending on rangeland conditions) to the corrals.
The Best Fall Festivities in the Black Hills and Badlands
The Best Fall Festivities in the Black Hills and Badlands
Tuesday, August 27, 2019
Updated:
Tuesday, September 8, 2020
The Black Hills and Badlands know how to catch the eye during the fall with a new color to be discovered on every tree, rock, canyon and creek. Fiery reds and oranges, deep purples and blues, and local festivities and flavors highlight the beauty of the region.
This fall, see all the color and wonder the area has to offer with these spectacular events. Festivals with beer, pumpkins and music, marathons all over the Hills, varieties of Halloween entertainment and celebrations of Lakota culture—carve out a fantastic fall in the Black Hills and Badlands with these incredible events.
September
In September, school busses flood the street once again as we transistion away from summer, but the fun doesn't end. It's the perfect time for festivals, pumpkins, buffalo roundups, hiking and more. Take a look at the September events blog to see a full list of events in the first month of fall.
October
October is the month of roasting pumpkin seeds and decorating everything with fake cobwebs. The Black Hills and Badlands will be full of spooky delights, candy, and lit up in splendid shades of autumn as the days get colder. Powwows, parades, fall hiking and great outdoor events to tie up the season before things begin to frost over.
For a full line up of festivals and events in the Black Hills and Badlands, visit our Events Calendar.
