Spearfish / Black Hills KOA Holiday Events

Spearfish Farmers Market is a weekly market of fresh, locally grown produce and artisan crafts every Saturday morning from 9:00AM to noon in Brady Park.

Join us on Friday nights for great live music, a beer garden and food booths, sidewalk sales and street vendors, and a kids' play area with a jumping castle and petting zoo.

This 5-day 3-Wheeler event will be based out of Historic Deadwood, SD at the Deadwood Event Complex (a.k.a. Rodeo Grounds) with daily destination rides to sites in and throughout the Black Hills area.
REGISTRATION INFORMATION.  Other activities for the week include vendors, socials/BBQ, entertainment, Trike Show n' Shine, poker runs, awards night, trike parade, music, trike games of skill, charitable fundraising and more!  Each registrant receives an event patch, pin, and discount coupons for food, gaming, and admission to local and area attractions. An event wristband provides admission to the 3 Wheeler Central socials, event vendors, Trike Show n Shine, Poker Runs, Trike Games, and other activities associated with the event. The public is welcome to walk through the vendor area at no charge.

Run/walk for the CASA cause.The 39th Annual Spearfish Canyon Half Marathon & 5K Run/Walk was held on Saturday, July 12, 2025. We had a record-breaking year with 576 registered participants from 33 states and Poland. Please consider joining us to celebrate our 40th race anniversary on July 11, 2026. Registration will open in January.The HALF MARATHON is a road race down the beautiful Spearfish Canyon Scenic Byway featuring limestone canyon walls blanketed with coniferous and deciduous trees along Spearfish Creek. Runners begin in Savoy at 7 AM and follow Highway 14A, Spearfish Canyon Scenic Byway, to the Spearfish City Park.The 5K starts and ends in the Spearfish City Park. Runners follow the road through the campground, connect with the bike path to the canyon parking lot, then head down the scenic byway, reconnect with the bike path, and end in the park.

Making MemoriesThe Black Hills Corvette Classic has been operating since 1971, making it the longest running Corvette gathering in America.

WHERE: SPEARFISH CITY PARK
WHEN: FRIDAY, JULY 17,2026  - JULY 19,2026 | ALL DAY
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. The annual Festival in the Park attracts more than 200 regional vendors, offering items from art and jewelry to food and furniture. Take in some live music at The Watering Hole, browse for unique art items and gifts, and enjoy a wide variety of food and beverage vendors.

104 Years Of award winning Rodeo! Since 1998, the Days of '76 Rodeo has been honored with the Rodeo Committee of the Year award 19 times. The Days of '76 is also a 16-time winner of the Badlands Circuit Rodeo of the Year award and was inducted into the Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame in July 2011. Most recently the Days of 76 was recognized as one of the top 5 PRCA Large Outdoor Rodeo of the Year nominees in 2024!

Celebrating 85 years of the world's largest biker party on the planet!  And if you need a place to stay for the rally, look no further than the Black Hills/Spearfish KOA located only 20 short miles from Sturgis!  Enjoy the Rally, the Black Hills and concerts all from the most beautiful campground in the Hills!

This all-woman marathon follows a gentle downhill journey through Spearfish Canyon from Lead to Spearfish. It is scenic, serene, and spectacular.The 26.2-mile full marathon started at Lead Country Club. Runners in the 13.1-mile half marathon started just north of Savoy.The Leading Ladies Marathon course is USATF-certified and is a qualifier for the world-famous Boston Marathon. Marathon and half marathon races end a weekend that includes a writer's workshop, guest speakers, and shorter road races for other runners.

Kool Deadwood Nites brings car lovers together for six days full of classic cars, classic music and classic fun. It's a 50's and 60's sock hop – Deadwood style. Enjoy a parade, show and shine and FREE concerts on Main Street featuring the biggest names in rock ‘n roll history.2026 IS THE 32nd ANNIVERSARY OF KOOL DEADWOOD NITES!2026 Information

• Your vehicle must be a '73 or older to register. Registration is not capped, and walk-ups are welcome.
  
• Pre-registration forms will be posted online in early May. After that date, if you would like a packet mailed to you, please call 605-578-1876, option 3.  Pre-registration ends on August 13, 2026. Walk-up registration will be available at the event. The number of cars is not capped.
  
• To receive the early bird discount, the registration fee must be paid/postmarked before July 31, 2026.
  
• Car registration cost: $90 postmarked or paid by July 31, 2026; $120 on or after August 1, 2026
  
• An additional day of activities, live entertainment, show & shine, and registration on Tuesday, August 18!
  
• Free Parking & Shuttle: Shuttles operate on Thursday, August 20; Friday, August 21, and Saturday, August 22. Parking shuttle from Lead, pickups at the Lead-Deadwood High School (320 South Main Street, Lead) and Sanford Lab Homestake Visitor Center (160 West Main Street), and drops off at the Deadwood Fire Station (737 Main Street). Operating times for the Lead shuttle will be 2 pm – 3 am. Ride the shuttle from Cedar Rose Spa (1 mile north of Deadwood, 11842 Hwy 14a) to the Deadwood Welcome Center (501 Main Street). Operating times for the spa shuttle are 11 am to 10 pm each day. No trailer parking at shuttle sites. No overnight parking at Cedar Rose Spa.
  
• Registration for 2026 Kool Deadwood Nites will be held throughout the event at The Deadwood Welcome Center (501 Main St.)
  
• Kool Deadwood Nites 2026 Auction is August 20-22, 2026. For more information, contact McPherson Auction & Realty at 605-484-1781 or 605-381-1594.
  
• The City of Deadwood Police Department and the City of Lead asks that you please refrain from doing burnouts during the parade on Sunday. This will be strictly enforced by both city Police Departments.
  
• Keep up to date on all things Deadwood on our Facebook page! You can also call us with any questions at 605-578-1876. Thanks for being part of Kool Deadwood Nites, and we look forward to seeing you in August 2026!
  

A Week Long Mustang Rally Packed with Racing Events, Cruises, a Car Show and Fun Filled Events.

Catch Up with Old Friends and
Make New Ones Along the Way.

The Dakota Five-O entices mountain bike riders from across the country. From the pristine, hand built single track that graces much of the course, to the high spirited after party, riders are impressed with the event and the beautiful town of Spearfish in which it is held.

THE 2026 JAM IS FREE!Deadwood Jam 2026 Details:The Jam's always been a premier outdoor music festival in the region, and this year it will be on display for all at no charge. Join us in Deadwood, September 18 & 19. The 36th Annual Deadwood Jam will kick off on Friday, September 18, with the annual Art and Jam Live Auction at Outlaw Square. Bid on an array of art, from sculptures to paintings and photography by local Black Hills artists. The Silent auction is Saturday, September 19, at Outlaw Square. The silent auction's highest bidders will be announced from the main stage on Saturday.

Visit DeadwoodJam.com for a full lineup when it becomes available.

Feel the thunder at the 61st Annual Custer State Park Buffalo Roundup on Friday, September 25, 2026. Watch cowboys, cowgirls and park staff as they round up and drive the herd of approximately 1,300 buffalo. Be sure to plan for plenty of time at the three-day Arts Festival, September 24-26, where more than 100 vendors will offer fine arts and crafts and South Dakota made products. (On Friday, parking lots open at 6:15 a.m. Early arrival is recommended.) There is no admission to the Roundup or the Arts Festival, but a park entrance license is required September 24 and 26 (it is not required September 25).

Join us in welcoming more than 20 top songwriters and artists to Deadwood to take part in the annual Wild West Songwriters Festival. This two-day festival will feature informal performances at various locations around Deadwood, writers rounds, and Grand Jam sessions. Discover the moments that inspired your favorite hits and hear the songwriters themselves put their original spin on what came to be a radio smash. Admission: Tickets will be available through Ticketmaster.  October 16th,17th and 18th 2025.

Celebrate the life and times of Deadwood's most famous gunslinger—Wild Bill Hickok at Wild Bill Days. See your favorite bands perform live concerts all weekend long. Along with the awesome free concerts, you can also check out the National Dock Dogs Competition, watch (or participate in) a classic car auction, and learn the tricks of gold panning and sluicing from Northern Hills Prospectors!