3rd Annual Gold Rush Burger Battle
2026-01-14 - 2026-03-11
“The Gold Rush Burger Battle” is a collaborative competition hosted by the Deadwood Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau and the Lead Area Chamber of Commerce.
This year’s battle will feature one business per week, lasting 9 weeks beginning on January 14 and ending in March. The battle is between all participating businesses, and customers can rank each burger they try over the weeks. The voting window for each business will be 10 days, starting on the Wednesday of their scheduled week until the next Friday.
Visit each establishment, try their unique specialty burger, and vote on a variety of categories with a star rating system. Burger names, descriptions, and a social media highlight will be released on the Wednesday of each businesses feature week on the Facebook pages linked below. Try them all! Where Burgers Collide. Taste Buds Decide.

ISOC Deadwood Snocross Showdown - Professional Snowmobile Races in Deadwood
2026-01-23 - 2026-01-24
The greatest show on snow returns to Deadwood January 23 & 24, 2026 as the ISOC Amsoil Championship Snocross Series hits the Black Hills for the annual Deadwood Snocross Showdown. More than 400 racers including the world’s top professional Snocross racers will descend on the historic town’s Deadwood Event Complex for a weekend of high-flying, high-speed, high-octane snowmobile racing.

K9 Keg Pull 2026
2026-01-24
Calling all K9s! We invite all dogs to compete in this exciting winter race, the K9 Keg Pull. Man’s best friend will be assigned a division based on their weight. Dogs will wear a harness attached to an appropriately sized keg to pull past the finish line. The fastest dogs in each class win!
The races will take place on Main Street by Outlaw Square. Registration is on site, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Races begin at 1 p.m.
Don’t forget to bring a harness – Each dog must have their own harness to participate in the race!
Registration fee is $15 per dog. Proceeds benefit Twin City Animal as well as Deadwood Revitalization.

Black Hills Stock Show
2026-01-30 - 2026-02-07
The Black Hills Stock Show & Rodeo welcomes you to Rapid City, where Western tradition and community spirit unite. Held at the Central States Fairgrounds, this annual event gathers those who live the Western lifestyle. It’s a rodeo and livestock extravaganza all in one. Enjoy rodeo thrills and explore art and trade shows. This celebration of Western culture also showcases livestock shows and unique vendors. With a rich mix of activities, there’s always something new to explore.

Mardi Gras 2026
2026-02-13 - 2026-02-14
Don’t miss the best Mardi Gras celebration north of the Bayou! Come to Deadwood, South Dakota, for a weekend full of free food, a parade, a masquerade ball, themed cocktails, and music. Plus, there are special open container zones where you can roam from one Deadwood bar to the next (beer and wine only).
For more info on any events, call the Deadwood Chamber at 1-800-999-1876. This is one of our most popular parties.

Wine, Cheese & Chocolate Stroll 2026
2026-02-21 13:00 - 17:00 (America/Denver)
Wine, Cheese & Chocolate Stroll 2026
Deadwood’s finest businesses will once again serve up samples of select fine wines, pleasing cheeses and sweet chocolates to ticket holders on Saturday, February 21! This yearly event goes from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., with registration from noon to 3 p.m. Your ticket will get you tastings at all participating locations along with a commemorative wine glass!

Must be 21+ to participate. MUST HAVE PHOTO ID at REGISTRATION
All participants will be required to check-in at the registration at the Deadwood Welcome Center (501 Main Street). Tickets are not refundable or transferable. Proceeds from ticket sales go to Deadwood’s Main Street Initiative.
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St. Patrick’s Celebration
2026-03-13 - 2026-03-14
Celebrate St. Patrick’s in the Wild West with a Lucky Leprechaun Hunt, PubCrawl, a parade, and parties!

Deadwood’s Craft Beer Fest: Hops and Hogs
2026-05-15 - 2026-05-16
ENJOY A TASTE OF THE BLACK HILLS AT DEADWOOD’S CRAFT BEER FEST!
Craft beer lovers will enjoy Deadwood’s finest at this festival!

Custer State Park Buffalo Roundup
2026-09-25 - 2026-09-27
Feel the thunder as the Custer State Park’s herd of approximately 1,500 bison being corralled by cowboys and cowgirls on horseback. The weekend also features the Buffalo Roundup Arts Festival, showcasing over 150 vendors with fine art, crafts, and food.

Black Hills Powwow
2026-10-09 - 2026-10-11
In the spiritual homeland of the Great Plains tribes, the Black Hills Powwow, or He Sapa Wacipi Na Oskate, serves as a vibrant testament to the rich cultural legacy of the Lakota, Dakota, and Nakota tribes. Held annually in October at The Monument in Rapid City, South Dakota, this gathering beckons with the promise of immersive cultural experiences, celebrating deep-rooted traditions, and fostering community. “Come Dance With Us”—this recurring theme is not just an invitation but a heartfelt call to partake in the beauty, strength, and unity of indigenous song and dance.
