How to Make the Most of July in the Black Hills and Badlands

This free summer music festival is held the third weekend in July in Rapid City's Memorial Park. It features many of the best Christian artists over two days. There is a KidsZone with outreach ministry, on-stage shows, bouncy village, and a children's tent.

The Black Hills Roundup Rodeo in Belle Fourche is one of the oldest continuously held outdoor rodeos in the USA.

Location: Deadwood Trailhead - George S. Mickelson Trail

Neutrino Day is Sanford Underground Research Facility’s free, citywide science festival. Join us for hoistroom tours, science activities and exhibits for all ages, live video chats with scientists underground, and engaging talks about the research happening beneath your feet.

This 5-day event is headquartered at the new Deadwood Event Complex in Deadwood, SD. There will be daily destination rides to sites in and throughout the Black Hills and Badlands area.

Other activities for the week include vendors, socials/BBQ, entertainment, Trike Show n Shine, poker runs, awards, night trike parade, trike games of skill, charitable fundraising, and more.

The Black Hills Corvette Classic (BHCC) is the longest-running Corvette event in the nation.

Join thousands of locals and visitors for a festive stroll through Spearfish City Park, enjoying the sights and sounds of one of the largest and most popular artist events in the Black Hills.

Join us for the 101st annual Gold Discovery Days Celebration in Custer!

Like running or walking?  Love wine?   This race is for you!

Join us on Saturday, July 13, 2024 at 9:00 am for an exciting annual event that features the amazing scenery and landscape of Prairie Berry Winery!

The Annual Badlands Astronomy Festival brings together space science professionals, amateur astronomers, educators, youth groups, South Dakota residents and visitors for a "stellar experience". Celebrate the beauty of a dark night sky and the wonder of space exploration.