Join us for the Custer Gold Discovery Days Hot Air Balloon Launch.  The week-long event hosts vendors, live music and more, with a weekend hot air balloon launch from Custer’s Pageant Hill; a park located in the town of Custer. The launch is weather permitting and location may change due to wind direction.  Spectators and passengers are welcome for the ‘weather permitting’ balloon launch.
Do you want to fly?
You can fly!  Spots are limited; reservations are required.  Call 605-673-2520 to book.  Flight is approx one hour and weather permitting. For more information on flying with Black Hills Balloons, check out our FAQs.
 

Do you want to be a spectator?
Spectators should plan on arriving just prior to sunrise for perfect viewing. Bring a chair, your coffee and a camera. Viewing is free and welcome to all ages. Launch and launch location is weather permitting.

You are invited to the Second Annual WaTiki® 3v3 Triple Threat Basketball Tournament at the Box Elder Events Center! The WaTiki® Triple Threat 3v3 Basketball Tournament gives area basketball players the opportunity to compete in the region’s premier sports facility. This fun and action-packed tournament will be played on native hardwood basketball courts and include tournament swag for all players!
 
Saturday
Pool Play
Sunday
Double-Elimination Bracket Play
 

Step up and show your skills at the ACO Black Hills Major tournament at The Box!
ACO Majors are the main cornhole tournaments of the Season, where all skill levels can play, with an opportunity for anyone to win. ACO members compete for World Ranking Points, and non-members can join in for various “play to play” Walk-Up Tournaments. This two-day Black Hills Major tournament is part of the ACO Great North Conference, featuring an opening reception the day before with its own purse to win.
April 25th: Reception - $500 purse
April 26-27th: Tournament Days – $2500 minimum purse
Learn More: https://thebox.live/events-calendar/aco-tournament/
 
 

Palmer Gulch will be alive with five action-packed rodeos this season. Give the rodeo cowboys and cowgirls your vocal support, then kick up your heels in your boots (or sandals or tennis shoes) and have a great time!
The Mount Rushmore Rodeo promises lots of Old West excitement. Arrive early to take part in planned activities for rodeo fans and get ready for the hoots and hollers of Wild West rodeo action.
Rodeo 2024
Saturday, June 8, 2024Saturday, June 15, 2024Thursday, August 1, 2024Saturday, August 17, 2024Saturday, August 24, 2024
Time: 6:00 PM
Free to resort and KOA guests $10 day-use fee for non-guests, $5 ages 6-12, 5 and under free
Produced by LKC Rodeo Productions, the Mount Rushmore Rodeo events include bull riding, saddle bronc, bareback, team roping, barrel racing and mutton bustin’ fun for the kids. LKC Rodeo Productions, of Huntley, Montana, is a family-owned and operated company. It has produced rodeos in communities across the Pacific Northwest and Rocky Mountain region since 2009.

PRCA rodeo & historic parade loaded with action and the pioneer spirit. “Best rodeo. No Bull.”

The Days of '76 Rodeo earned the title of PRCA Small Outdoor Rodeo of the Year, PRCA Midsize Rodeo of the Year, and most recently PRCA Large Outdoor Rodeo of the Year! The next Annual Days of '76 Rodeo is scheduled for Sunday, July 21st thru Saturday the 27th. PRCA Rodeo Performances are Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights at 7:00 pm and Saturday afternoon at 1:30 pm.
Join us on Historic Main Street for the Days of 76 Historic Parade on Friday at 1:30 pm and Saturday at 10:00 am!
Tickets on sale now!
*All Slack Events are FREE of charge at the 2024 Days of 76 Rodeo.
Sunday - July 21, 2024
9:00 AM - PRCA Steer Roping - General admission tickets available at the ticket booth.
Monday - July 22, 202411:00 AM - WPRA Barrel Racing Slack - General admission tickets available at the ticket booth.
Tuesday - July 23, 2024
8:00 AM - Timed Event Slack - General admission tickets available at the ticket booth
Wednesday - July 24, 2024 - Military Appreciation Night
8:00 AM - Timed Event Slack - General admission tickets available at the ticket booth.
7:00 PM - PRCA Rodeo - Military Appreciation Night
Thursday - July 25, 2024 -Tri State Livestock News Day
8:00 AM - Timed Event Slack - General Admission tickets available at the ticket booth.
7:00 PM - PRCA Rodeo
Friday - July 26, 2024 - Tough Enough to Wear Pink
Historic Day of 76 Parade
1:30pm, Deadwood Main Street
7:00 PM - PRCA Rodeo - Tough Enough to Wear Pink 
Saturday - July 27, 2024
1:30 PM - PRCA Rodeo - Day Performance    
7:00 PM - PRCA - Final Performance                            
Buy your tickets TODAY!

DEADWOOD 3-WHEELER RALLY
This 5-day 3-Wheeler event will be based out of Historic Deadwood, SD at the Deadwood Event Complex (a.k.a. Rodeo Grounds) with daily destination rides to sites in and throughout the Black Hills area.
Other activities for the week include vendors, socials/BBQ, entertainment, Trike Show n’ Shine, poker runs, awards night, trike parade, music, trike games of skill, charitable fundraising and more! Visit the schedule of events to learn more.

Each registrant will receive an event patch, pin, and discount coupons for food, gaming and admission to local and area attractions. An event wristband provides admission to the 3 Wheeler Central socials, event vendors, Trike Show n Shine, Poker Runs, Trike Games and other activities associated with the event. Register here!

The public is welcome to walk through the vendor area and view all the bikes at no charge.
 
 

View a hot air balloon launch from the Stratobowl, located near Rapid City.
Spectators can view the launch from the Stratobowl Rim Trail. It's a short trail walk, up to 1 mile, for the best viewing.
For directions to the trailhead, click here: https://goo.gl/maps/Wq9uNihrsuGaZQ3S6
Viewing is not allowed from the launch field, as it is PRIVATE PROPERTY.
Unfortunately, the launch is not a guarantee because it is weather dependent. Pilots will determine if the conditions are safe prior to launch. Sometimes we cancel last minute, but we do our best to communicate in real time. Please check for updates on the main page throughout the course of the weekend.
Facitilities, such as bathrooms, coffee, etc, are not available. This is an invitation to view a hot air balloon launch, not an organized event. Please plan accordingly by bringing water, chairs, cameras, etc, and please be safe when parking and walking to the viewing area. 

Experience a day of Real Riders, Real Stories and Real Passion during the annual Sturgis Buffalo Chip Biker Belles Celebration!
You’re invited to join the guided Morning Ride™ through the beautiful Black Hills and participate in a day of festivities that celebrates women in riding and supports organizations benefitting women’s causes.
 

Battle of the Bands
June 1st 2024
The Sturgis Area Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau is pleased to announce the return of a badass expansion of our annual Sturgis Art Festival:  Prepare yourself for the face-melting, mind-bending sounds of garage band magic at Harley-Davidson Rally Point during our SECOND Legendary Sturgis Battle of the Bands! Our inaugural event was a massive success, make plans to attend our best yet in 2024!

Alan Maas and JR Hamblet will give a talk on the history of the Frawley Ranch and their experiences with Hank Frawley prior to his passing.
Maas will also cover the mystery of the Thoen Stone and how it shaped his writing of The Kind Whisper. 
Homestake Adams Research and Cultural Center; 12:00 p.m.; free for members and $5 for non-members.