Greater Mount Rushmore Area, SD Calendar of Events

Gather up the whole family for a great day with clowns, ballons, cotton candy at more at the Annual NAJA Shrine Circus held in Rapid City, SD.

The Northern Hills Shrine Circus, held on the Belle Fourche Rodeo Grounds, is an open-air circus complete with death defying performances, animals, clowns, food, and prizes.

Hill City's Cinco De Mayo celebration is a must see event.

To celebrate the summer season, join in the fun at Custer State National Park for Visitor Appreciation Days Spring Open House and Free Fishing Weekend.

Start out the summer with a fun filled adventure to the Greater Mount Rushmore Area of South Dakota for a Memorial Day weekend getaway.

Take a look at some talented artisans arts' and crafts as they all gather in the Indian Museum and Cultural Center for the Memorial Weekend Open House.

The Miss South Dakota Pageant will place thirteen of the most promising young women of South Dakota against one another in a chance to become the new Miss South Dakota.

If you want to show off your car, old or new, head on over to the Annual Black Hills Overdrive All Car Rally in Black Hills, South Dakota.

Over a million trail enthusiasts gather in all 50 states, and other areas of the world to explore, learn about, and commemorate their favorite trails on National Trails Day, which takes place the first Saturday in June of each year.

Some say this is the best kept secret in marathoning, and who could blame them after running through 26.

The Black Hills Quilters Guild will be hosting their 32nd annual quilting show called "Peices of our Heritage" at the Rushmore Plaza Civic Center, Rapid City, SD.

Wild Bill Days gives visitors of the Mount Rushmore area the chance to relive the glory days and romantic notions of the wild west in stellar fashion.

The picnic held before the actual concert will feature a lecture to help novice opera goers better understand the subtleties of the opera.

Come and Celebrate the 123rd birthday of our beloved giant tortoise.

Wilson Park, Rapid City.

Held on the campus of Black Hills State University in Spearfish, SD, this event showcases the fine arts of the Black Hills including dance, music, theater, and literature.

Air up those tires and grab your biking helmet for the annual "The Big Mick.

At the Black Hills Bluegrass Festival you'll be able to take in the great sounds of bluegrass for three straight days.

Join us at the 1880 Train grounds with free admission to the 3rd Annual Arts and Crafts Celebration Show.

On the first day of the celebrations the Mount Rushmore area offers up their ever-popular fireworks display right over Mount Rushmore.

Bring the whole family for great EEntertainment, spectacular fireworks and more at Mount Rushmore National Memorial.

Belle Fourche Roundup Grounds is proud to present the Annual Black Hills Roundup Rodeo.

Come Celebrate Independance Day with Street dance, demolition derby, parade and fireworks for Hot Spring's 4th of July Celebration.

Whether you own your own Corvette to show off or simply love being around them, the Black Hills Corvette Classic provides the perfect opportunity to celebrate Corvettes in a festive atmosphere.

Join the fun for the Festival in the Park in Spearfish, South Dakota.

With a countless number of motorcycle exhibits, and wild crowds, Sturgis is sure to be the premier adventure for any motorcycle enthusiast.

If you're a proud owner of a PT Cruiser, head on over to Cruisin' the Canyon in Spearfish, South Dakota.

Free 50's and 60's style concerts, street dances and car display with over 500 classic autos.

Fourteen years of work went into the shaping of the magnificent 60 foot American achievement that is Mount Rushmore, making it an incredible location for Labor Day festivities.

Celtic music, dancing, drums, athletics and more celebrated at Star of the West Sports Complex.

Historic Main Street hosts two days of music in nearly every style, at Deadwood Jam in Deadwood, SD.

Demonstrations and displays of scale-model trains, boats and steam engines fill the Fine Arts Building.

Come be a part of 3 days of wild west fun, fine arts and crafts, live entertainment, and great food at the 13th annual Buffalo Round-up Arts Festival.

Buffalo Wallow Chili Cookoff in Custer State Park, offering a variety of chili made fresh from Buffalo meat, is an exciting and unique event ready to satisfy the cravings of competitors and tasters alike!

Fourteen years of work went into the shaping of the magnificent 60 foot American achievement that is Mount Rushmore, making it an incredible location for Labor Day festivities.

Celtic music, dancing, drums, athletics and more celebrated at Star of the West Sports Complex.

With authentic German food and music, you're sure to be entertained at the Annual Oktoberfest in the Black Hills od South Dakota.

Downtown businesses host regional artists and their work.

Deadwood Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Bureau sponsors costume contest and events throughout Deadwood.

Come out for a spooky good time at the 9th Annual Walk in the Park-Halloween Night Hike, and don't foget your boogey-man shoes in this two-mile educational hike with ghosts, goblins, and other creatures of the night!

Mount Rushmore stands as an everlasting symbol to our nation's history and our ever lasting fight for the freedom of democracy.

Take a trip to the beautiful Black Hills of South Dakota for a Thanksgiving getaway that will be anything but traditional.

Spark up the holiday spirit with the annual Festival of Lights Parade in Rapid City, South Dakota.

For those who are ready for a leisurely walk and a look at some of South Dakota's most spectacular scenery, be sure to participate in the Wind Cave Seasonal Volksmarch.

The Sioux Falls Downtown Holidays offers visitors the perfect piece of a small town Christmas.

Tour of beautifully decorated trees, wreaths and shops gets folks ready for Christmas.

Businesses and residents annually adorn varying floats with sparkling Christmas lights for the festive Parade of Lights, in Belle Fourche, SD.

Visit downtown Spearfish, South Dakota for an event unlike any other with the Christmas Stroll.

Spend your Christmas holiday in the beautiful Black Hills of South Dakota in the Greater Mount Rushmore Area.

If you're a couple that loves nature, you'll be in heaven in the Greater Mt.

The Greater mount Rushmore area is a great place to celebrate the luck of the Irish, during the Annual St.

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For those who are ready for a leisurely walk and a look at some of South Dakota's most spectacular scenery, be sure to participate in the Wind Cave Seasonal Volksmarch.