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Buffalo Roundup & Arts Festival

Sep 24 - 26, 2026, 9:30am
Annual Custer State Park Buffalo Roundup
Custer State Park, SD

Custer State Park Buffalo Roundup. Feel the ground rumble. See the dust fly. Relish the spectacle as one of the last great traditions of the Old West unfolds before your very eyes. On the last Friday in September, cowboys, cowgirls and park staff saddle up to bring in a herd of more than 1,300 bison through Custer State Park. Located in the beautiful Black Hills of western South Dakota, the park is home to one of the world's largest publicly owned bison herds. Adding to the festivities is the annual Arts Festival, held Thursday through Saturday. Find out everything you need to know about attending this awe-inspiring spectacle or tune in from home.61st Annual Buffalo Roundup: 
Friday, September 25, 2026. The next Buffalo Roundup will take place on Friday, September 25, 2026. This event is free and open to the public. Be sure to determine which viewing area you will be going to prior to arriving at the park on Friday morning. More on that below!Event Details

  • Gates open at 6:15 a.m.
  • Roundup begins at 9:30 a.m.
  • Branding and sorting begin at 1 p.m.

Viewing Locations
  • North Parking and Viewing: Head south from the State Game Lodge area on Wildlife Loop Road.
  • South Parking and Viewing: Head east on Wildlife Loop Road near Blue Bell campground.

Please note that while pets are allowed in the vehicle, it's recommended that you leave them at home.

Sep 24 - 26