Deadwood Events

TOURS
Adams House, 22 Van Buren Street, (605) 578-3724. A classic Victorian Queen Anne style-mansion built in 1892, with original contents intact. May - Sept.; 9-5 daily, and Oct.-April, Tues. - Sat. 10-4 p.m., closed winter holidays. Guided tours-$5 adults, $2 children.

Adams Museum, 54 Sherman St., (605) 578-1714, has thousands of artifacts and historic photos as well as Potato Creek Johnny's gold nugget, the largest ever found in the Black Hills. May - Sept.; 9-5 daily, and Oct.-April, Tues. - Sat. 10-4 p.m., closed winter holidays. Suggested donation $3.

Mt. Moriah Cemetery (Boot Hill), The final resting place of Wild Bill Hickok, Calamity Jane, Potato Creek Johnny, Preacher Smith, Dora DuFran and many other notable characters from historic Deadwood's colorful past. Open year round. Admission fee charged from mid-May to mid-October.

The Days of '76 Historic Museum, routes 85 and 14A next to the rodeo grounds, (605) 578-2872, has 60 authentic horse-drawn vehicles, including the original Deadwood Stage.

The Original Deadwood Tour, Main Street, (605) 578-2091, offers a fast and funny ride through history to Deadwood's Boot Hill. It's a narrated, one-hour tour.

Broken Boot Gold Mine, route 14A south of town, (605) 578-9997, was mined by prospectors a century ago. Today you can take a guided underground tour and pan for gold there. Hours: 8:00 am to 6:00 pm daily from Memorial Day through Labor Day.

Homestake Surface Tours, 160 W. Main St. in the City Park, Lead, (605) 584-3110, Visitor Center is open year around with above ground tours available May 24th - Labor Day.

SPECIAL EVENTS

Deadwood plays host to hundreds of special events throughout the year. Some of these events are listed below in the Event Calendar. For a complete listing, write the Deadwood Visitor Bureau at 3 Siever St., Deadwood, SD 57732, or call (605) 578-1876.

2008 Event Calendar
(Descriptions from the Deadwood Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Bureau )

Feb. 1 & 2	Mardi Gras Weekend "It's two days of Cajun fun Deadwood style. Enjoy great Cajun music, food and fun as well as the largest Mardi Gras parade in the Midwest during this two day festival. Over 50,000 sets of beads are thrown out during the parade of lights."
Mar. 17	St Patrick's Day Weekend "Just like Mardi Gras, only Irish. Deadwood’s St. Patrick’s Day celebration offers Irish food, drinks and music along with a parade right up historic Main Street ."
June 13-15	Wild Bill Days "Get ready to kick off summer with the annual Wild Bill Hickok Days celebration. There is literally something for everyone at this Wild West event. We’ll feature the World Cowboy Fast Draw Championships, Gun Spinning exhibitions and Wild West Reenactors throughout town. Plus we’ll have three days of absolutely FREE concerts with major national acts right on Main Street ."
July 22-27	Days of '76 "This is truly the “Best Rodeo. No Bull”. The Days of ’76 has been named Mid-Size Outdoor Rodeo of the Year by the PRCA cowboys in 2004 and 2005. Over 80 years old, come find out why the Days of ’76 is the Black Hills premier event. We’ll have five days of action packed PRCA rodeo action, two days of free parades and much, much more. Call 1-888-838-BULL for rodeo tickets."
Aug 4-10	Sturgis Rally & Races
Aug 21-24	Kool Deadwood Nites "Relive the 50’s and 60’s with this four-day event that features over 600 classic cars with parades, show and shines, BBQ’s, classic car auction and two days of absolutely FREE concerts featuring the finest in national entertainers."
Sep 12-13	Deadwood Jam "Enjoy two days of the very best rock, country, reggae and blues music on one stage in our historic city. The event continues to grow and has fast become the Black Hills ’ largest music festival. For tickets call Black Hills Central Reservations at 578-7702 or 888-838-2855."
TBA	Octoberfest
Oct 25	Deadwierd "It’s spooky, it’s creepy, but most of all its very funny. A city-wide costume contest takes place with big cash prizes. Come dressed or just come to watch the fun."

2007 Event Calendar
(Descriptions from the Deadwood Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Bureau )

Feb. 9 & 10	Mardi Gras Weekend "It's two days of Cajun fun Deadwood style. Enjoy great Cajun music, food and fun as well as the largest Mardi Gras parade in the Midwest during this two day festival. Over 50,000 sets of beads are thrown out during the parade of lights."
Mar. 16 - 17	St Patrick's Day Weekend "Just like Mardi Gras, only Irish. Deadwood’s St. Patrick’s Day celebration offers Irish food, drinks and music along with a parade right up historic Main Street."
June 15 - 17	Wild Bill Days "Get ready to kick off summer with the annual Wild Bill Hickok Days celebration. There is literally something for everyone at this Wild West event. We’ll feature the World Cowboy Fast Draw Championships, Gun Spinning exhibitions and Wild West Reenactors throughout town. Plus we’ll have three days of absolutely FREE concerts with major national acts right on Main Street."
July 24 - 29	Days of '76 "This is truly the “Best Rodeo. No Bull”. The Days of ’76 has been named Mid-Size Outdoor Rodeo of the Year by the PRCA cowboys in 2004 and 2005. Over 80 years old, come find out why the Days of ’76 is the Black Hills premier event. We’ll have five days of action packed PRCA rodeo action, two days of free parades and much, much more. Call 1-888-838-BULL for rodeo tickets."
Aug 6 - 12	Bike Rally
Aug 23 - 26	Kool Deadwood Nites "Relive the 50’s and 60’s with this four-day event that features over 600 classic cars with parades, show and shines, BBQ’s, classic car auction and two days of absolutely FREE concerts featuring the finest in national entertainers."
Sep 14 - 15	Deadwood Jam "Enjoy two days of the very best rock, country, reggae and blues music on one stage in our historic city September 14 & 15. The event continues to grow and has fast become the Black Hills’ largest music festival. For tickets call Black Hills Central Reservations at 578-7702 or 888-838-2855."
Sep 29-30	Octoberfest
Oct 27	Deadwierd "It’s spooky, it’s creepy, but most of all its very funny. A city-wide costume contest takes place with big cash prizes. Come dressed or just come to watch the fun."

A complete calendar of Special Events may be found at the
Deadwood Visitor Bureau specifically the Events Page

First Gold Hotel
270 Main Street Deadwood, SD 57732
1-800-274-1876
Fax 605-578-3979