Events & Attractions
Not only does Deadwood offer exciting
attractions and history, but Deadwood plays host to many special events throughout the year. Some of these events are listed below : For a complete listing, visit the
Deadwood Chamber & Visitor Bureau web site, or call 1-800-999-1876.
2010 Deadwood Special Events:
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Feb.
4-6
2010 |
Mardi Gras Weekend
"It's three 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 festival. Over 50,000 sets of beads are thrown out during the parade of lights." |
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Mar. 13 &17
2010 |
St Patrick's Day Weekend
"Celebrate the Irish with this annual event that features a Pub Crawl, Irish music and the annual St. Patrick's Day parade. " |
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June
18 & 19
2010 |
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 ." |
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July
27-31
2010 |
Days of '76
Truly the "Best Rodeo. No Bull". The Days of '76 Rodeo has been named the PRCA Small Outdoor Rodeo of the Year four times and was named PRCA Midsize Rodeo of the Year for 2004, 2005, 2006 and again in 2007. The Days of '76 was also named the 2007 Badlands Circuit Rodeo of the Year." |
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Aug.
9-15
2010 |
Sturgis Rally & Races |
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Aug.
26-29
2010 |
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." |
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Sep.
17-18
2010 |
Deadwood Jam
"Two day musical extravaganza, featuring some of the best country, rock, raggae and blues music all on one stage in historic Deadwood"
Tickets on sale now by calling Black Hills Central Reservations at 800-344-8826, 605-578-7702 |
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Oct.
1-2
2010 |
Octoberfest
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Oct. 30
2010 |
Deadweird
"It's spooky. It's creepy. But most of all, it's hilarious. Deadwood's annual Deadweird Costume Contest. " |