FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION, CUSTER Let’s Celebrate Fun-filled happenings for every occasion Signature Events 1 2 3 4 5 BLACK HILLS STOCK SHOW & RODEO Rapid City • Jan 31-Feb 8, 2025 INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATIONS Hills-wide • July 1-6, 2025 STURGIS MOTORCYCLE RALLY Sturgis • Aug 1-10, 2025 CENTRAL STATES FAIR & RODEO Rapid City • Aug 15-23, 2025 BUFFALO ROUNDUP & ARTS FESTIVAL Custer State Park • Sept 25-27, 2025 BLACK HILLS POWWOW Rapid City • Oct 10-12, 2025 CAR SHOWS & Rallies It’s bumper-to-bumper excitement as car enthusiasts show off their rides and cruise through the Black Hills. POWWOWS Singing and mesmerizing dance create a sense of communal celebration during powwows, or wacipi , the Dakota, Lakota, and Nakota word for “dance.” FAIRS & FESTIVALS Amazing Races Enjoy outdoor concerts, tasting events, maker’s markets, hometown parades, and classic county fairs. RODEO From mutton bustin’ to bull riding, catch an exhilarating Wild West rodeo in action. Watch skilled cowboys and cowgirls in this western tradition that is South Dakota’s state sport. Whether it’s a 5K race, a bucket-list marathon, or a thrilling gravel grinder, the Black Hills and Badlands offer the prettiest backdrop for your next physical challenge. HOLIDAYS Make lasting memories at festive gatherings held around your favorite holidays. 6 Fill up your vacation calendar with bucket-list-worthy events at BlackHillsBadlands.com/Events 64 // #DiscoverBlackHillsBadlands
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