Join us on July 13th for Neutrino Day! Sanford Underground Research Facility’s free, citywide science festival. 

Participate in hoistroom tours, science activities and exhibits for all ages. Have live video chats with scientists underground, and engaging talks about the research happening beneath your feet.  Throughout the day, attendees will find all their Neutrino Day favorites and discover new experiences, activities and speakers.  

Neutrino Day takes place at locations across Lead including:

- Sanford Lab Homestake Visitor Center
- Sanford Underground Research Facility
- Handley Recreation Center
- Historic Homestake Opera House 

Start your day at the Visitor Center, then take buses to other locations throughout Lead. Check out the schedule here! 

Sponsored by Sanford Underground Research Facility, this event includes activities and science-related talks for people of all ages - It’s a great opportunity to excite children about science.

Riders and NASCAR fans, you’re invited to participate in the Buffalo Chip’s Rusty Wallace Charity Ride on Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2024!
Meet and ride alongside Rusty Wallace, his celebrity NASCAR driver friends and top racing industry executives!
The ride kicks off with a party in Spearfish, SD and takes you through an incredible route chosen by Rusty himself to an exclusive reception at the Legendary Sturgis Buffalo Chip.

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!
Whether you are looking to run, walk or just enjoy the wine this race is a sure thing for a great time and an incredible experience!
 

Enjoy spectacular Black HIlls fall colors at the Hill City Quilt & Fiber Arts Show.
Over 300 quilts and fiber arts items will be on display in the school gym and along Main Street in Hill City.
Attendees can vote for their favorites in several categories and the overall Best of Show Award and visit with the featured quilter and fiber artist. Children can design quilt blocks and learn embroidery. Vendors will share new and exciting sewing and craft-related products.
Saturday features an evening dinner, trunk show, and bed turning; reservations are required and the form is available on the website.
For more information, visit https://heartofthehillsquilters.com/ or contact the Heart of the Hills Quilters at heartofthehillsquilters@gmail.com or 605-574-9095.

In honor of Mother’s Day, the Historic Adams House and the Days of ‘76 Museum will offer free admission to visiting mothers.
Show your mom how much you love her by sharing a tour of the beautifully restored Queen Anne-style home and explore vintage wagons, carriages, and stagecoaches from 1875-1910.
The Historic Adams House is open 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and the Days of ’76 Museum is open 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Please call 605-578-3724 or 605-578-1657 for more information.

Be a part of the Legends Ride, a 50-mile ride from Deadwood to Sturgis, and help raise money for regional charities. Celebrities lead the ride to the legendary Buffalo Chip, where a private reception is followed by a headlining concert.
The Legends Ride was created to bring motorcyclists and rally goers together to raise money for a good cause. Since its inception in 2008, the Legends Ride has raised almost a half a million dollars.
To register or to find out more, visit the official Legends Ride website.

It’s time to saddle up for the 105th Black Hills Roundup Rodeo in Belle Fourche, South Dakota! From June 30 to July 4, 2024, get ready for an action-packed experience filled with rodeo excitement, thrilling carnival rides, and spectacular fireworks. As one of the oldest continuously held outdoor rodeos in the country, the Black Hills Roundup offers a legendary blend of historic charm and modern rodeo entertainment.

The first night blast of the year is June 26. It celebrates the birthday of the late Mrs. Korczak (Ruth) Ziolkowski (1926 - 2014), wife of the late Crazy Horse sculptor.The June 26 blast also commemorates the anniversary of the Battle of the Little Big Horn in 1876. The battle was June 25, 1876. Crazy Horse was a main strategist in the defeat of Lt. Col. George Armstrong Custer and his troops.
The public is welcome at the night blasts. After 7:00 p.m. on June 26th the Memorial gratefully accepts three cans of food per person for the KOTA Care and Share Food Drive in lieu of the regular admission fee. Because the night blasts are among the Memorial’s most popular events, the public is advised to arrive early. The restaurant at Crazy Horse closes at 4pm on the evenings of the night blasts but the Snack Shop remains open.

Come celebrate Halloween in Deadwood with Deadweird! This unique event promises a mix of crazy, spooky, and fun experiences. Hosted by Quality Brands of the Black Hills, Midco, and KEVN Black Hills Fox, this event is set in Deadwood's renowned locations. Attendees can look forward to live music, dancing, and costume contests.

Activities and Highlights

• Monster Ball: Enjoy live music by Flannel and join the dancing at Deadwood Mountain Grand Event Center. Win door prizes and cheer for People's Choice costume winners.
• Costume Contest & Party: Get creative with your costume for a chance to win part of the $10,000 in cash and prizes at Outlaw Square and the Historic Franklin Hotel.