Rev Your Engines: 10th Annual Deadwood Snocross Event Sponsored by First Gold Get ready for an adrenaline-packed weekend in Deadwood as First Gold proudly sponsors the 10th annual Deadwood Snocross event! Learn More
Chinese New Year Come celebrate the Chinese New Year with us! Deadwood's Chinatown, at the end of Main Street, was home to hundreds of Chinese immigrants during the height of the gold rush. Learn More
Big Game The 2024 Big Game kicks off at 4:30 p.m. MT on Sunday, Feb. 11. For those who can't make it to Las Vegas, First Gold is offering specials big enough for America's biggest game. Learn More
Mardis Gras weekend Feb. 9-10 (Photo courtesy of Deadwood Chamber of Commerce)It's nearly time for Deadwood's famous Mardis Gras celebration! This city-wide festival lasts all weekend on Feb. 9 and 10, 2024, and includes free Cajun food, a parade, parties, themed cocktails and live music. Learn More
March Miner of the Month: Potato Creek Johnny We’re excited to announce a new feature: a Miner of the Month, where we highlight one of the local miners who helped form this region. And we’re starting with one of the most famous Black Hills miners, Potato Creek Johnny. Learn More
Why are we named First Gold? We’re proud of our history, so we chose the name First Gold because of our proximity to where the first gold was discovered in the northern Black Hills. Learn More
May Prospector of the Month: Calamity Jane As we celebrate strong women, who better to feature as our May Prospector of the Month than Calamity Jane, the legendary frontierswoman of the American West. Learn More
Summer Events Off to Spooky Start in Deadwood Going on in June: Unveiling the Ghost of Agnes Dowd, on June 22, 2024. Deadwood PBR, Gates open at 5:30pm both nights, June 7-8, 2024. Ian Munsick Boots, Buckles and Bolos Tour 7pm both nights on June 7-8, 2024. Wild Bill Days June 13-15, 2024. Mickelson Trail Summer Trek June 21-24, 2024. Deadwood Shrine Circus 2pm and 7pm on June 22, 2024. Lauren Alaina 8pm June 27, 2024. Monster Trucks 7:30pm June 29 and 2pm June 30, 2024 Learn More
June Featured Prospector pays tribute to all the dads on Father's Day As Father’s Day approaches (it’s June 16, 2024, for those of you who still need to get a card), we’re pondering how paternal roles are intertwined with the history of Deadwood, where the pioneering spirit of prospectors still lingers.To honor that spirit and its continued legacy, this month’s featured prospectors are three men representing the hard-working male heritage that helped shape this area: Jackson Lamb, Martin Spriggs, and Pat Dillon. Learn More
July’s Featured Prospector: Nat Love, the original ‘Deadwood Dick’ Tall Tales are an American tradition, a way to entertain and to remember the past. There’s Paul Bunyan and his blue ox, Babe. There’s Johnny Appleseed. And there is Deadwood Dick, the fictional star of Old West dime novels. Learn More
Book a room at First Gold during Forks, Corks & Kegs Deadwood’s 11th annual Forks, Corks & Kegs Food and Wine Festival is Friday and Saturday, April 12 and 13, 2024. Learn More
April Featured Prospector: A Tribute to the Miners Who Didn’t Make History First Gold is named because of our proximity to where gold was initially struck in Deadwood, and we’re collaborating with Deadwood History, Inc. to celebrate that history by featuring a Prospector of the Month. Learn More
So Many Reasons to Stay in Deadwood in May Exciting events happening in May: Boozers, Brothels, and Bare-Knuckle Brawlers: Buffalo Bill’s Little Known Business Partner, Casey Donahew, StardustFest, Craft Beer Fest: Hops and Hogs, Free concert weekend at Outlaw Square, Black Hills Motorcycle Show, Back When They Bucked: An All-Day Rodeo, Double concert: Saliva & Drowning Pool Learn More
Preservation Thursday: Boozers, Brothels, and Bare-Knuckle Brawlers: Buffalo Bill’s Little Known Business Partner Preservation Thursday is a monthly educational series at the Homestake Adams Research and Cultural Center highlighting the people, places and history of Deadwood and the Black Hills. Learn More
Free Contest Every month enter to win one of six free Getaway-Giveaway Contests just by filling out the on-line form.
3 Wheeler Rally The 3 Wheeler Rally is held Sunday, July 7th through Friday, July 12th, 2024. Hosted every year by First Gold Gaming Resort.