South Dakota International Guide - 2025 South Dakota Discover Guide
Annual Festivals & Events
2025-04-23 08:55:34
Check out some of South Dakota’s most popular happenings, from cultural celebrations to quirky competitions.
Volksmarch
June & September | Crazy Horse
Join 15,000 fellow hikers on a 6.2-mile (10-km) trek to the arm of Crazy Horse Memorial® for an unbeatable view.
South Dakota Chislic Festival
July | Freeman
Get your fill of the savory South Dakota culinary staple at Freeman’s annual celebration.
Laura Ingalls Wilder Pageant
July | De Smet
See the writings of Laura Ingalls Wilder come to life on stage for three weekends in July.
Annual Sisseton-Wahpeton Wacipi
July | Sisseton
Music, dancing and the second-oldest wacipi in the nation are highlights of the Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate’s tribal gathering.
Days of ‘76 Rodeo and Parades
July | Deadwood
Experience South Dakota’s rodeo culture with five days of rousing competition and Western revelry.
Sturgis Motorcycle Rally
August | Sturgis
Feel the rumble as hundreds of thousands of bikers descend on Sturgis for the world’s largest motorcycle gathering.
Custer State Park Buffalo Roundup & Arts Festival
September | Custer
Watch in awe as cowpokes drive a herd of more than 1,300 bison. Then, peruse arts and crafts from eclectic local vendors.
Christmas at the Capitol
Late November– December | Pierre
During the holidays, marvel at magical trees and lights adorning the State Capitol.
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