May 7th, 2008
Natural History Days
The Annual Celebration of our natural history is hosted by Black Hills Institute of Natural History and the Black Hills Museum of Natural History. Children's activities as well as renowned speakers will be featured. Join us at the Natural History auction and a special RSVP Banquet.
May 10th
Art Extravaganza
Local artists demonstrate their talents on Main Street. Experience a wide variety of art media, exhibitions, art work for sale; celebrate Mother's Day with a flower and an art appreciation tour.
June 7th
Black Hills "Overdrive" Annual Car Rally
Parade and Art on Wheels, "Street Rods," Show and Shine on Main Street. Street Rods from around the nation are invited.
June 7th
Heart of the Hills Celebration
June 7-8
Black Hills Volksmarch
Annual Volksmarch Walk starts at Tracy Park & Burlington Northern Trailhead of Mickelson Trail, Hill City, SD, 2K, 5K, and 20 K. For latest updates and Volksmarch information click here.
June 28-29
Sculpture in the Hills
A juried sculpture show and sale features artists from across the nation along with city-wide art events all weekend. Hosted by Hill City Arts Council. www.hillcityarts.org.
June 28 & June 29
Arts and Crafts Celebration
There will be entertainment and food, along with the best artists and crafters in the area. A Large portion of the booth fees will be donated to the Hill City Boys and Girls Club. craftandarts@cs.com, 574-4048
July 3rd
Fireworks at Mount Rushmore National Memorial
July 5, 6, 7
Counts of the Cobblestone
A gathering of Street Rods enthusiasts show off their vehicles in their yearly Show 'n Shine, rod run and social in Hill City. Click here for application form.
July 26
The Alice Smith Flower Show
Hosted by the Hill City Evergreen Garden Club, categories include: annual, perennials, potted specimens, arrangements, table settings and a children's division. Ribbons awarded at judging. This 3rd annual show will be held at the Hill City Boys & Girls Club Auditorium. Free Admission. All entries welcome.
August 4-11th
Bikers Breakfast at the Senior Center
Lots of food and friendly entertainment at the "All You Can Eat" breakfast at the Senior Center. 4-11th. 574-3211 for details.
August 4-10th
Sturgis Rally
Sturgis, SD is the host of the annual Motorcycle Rally which draws motorcycle enthusiasts from around the country and world. For the best updated information on the upcoming rally click here.
Sept. 20-21
Wine Train Into the West
Enjoy the fun of an exclusive experience on the 1880 Train, featuring a four-course meal served with Prairie Berry wines throughout the trip.
Sept. 20-21
Western Heritage Days
Parade, music, cowboy poetry western art, children's games and horse events.
www.hillcitysd.com/westernheritage.html.
Sept. 19-21
Mickelson Trail Trek
Join mountain bike enthusiasts in a three-day, 114 miles trek through the beautiful Black Hills. The George S. Mickelson Trail follows the historic Deadwood to Edgemont Burlington Northern rail line. This line passed through the heart of South Dakota's Black Hills and was abandoned in 1983 and subsequently developed into a hiking, biking, and skiing experience in unsurpassed beauty.
Michelson Trail Trek Registration.
Oct. 4th
Monumental Marathon
Run through the beautiful Black Hills of South Dakota in 2008. Mt. Rushmore Monument and Crazy Horse Memorial can be seen from the route. Raise money for official event charities or become an official charity. Some charities will even pay your way to the event by raising money for their charity.
www.mtrushmoremarathon.com/new/.
