Black Hills Fall Festivals – Fall 2024 SD Events
Black Hills PowWow - N Rapid City, ND - Oct 11 to Oct 13, 2024
One of the premier American Indian cultural events, this event brings together hundreds of singers, dancers, artisans, and several thousand spectators from across the US and Canada. In addition to the powwow (music and dancing), you can take in a fire arts show, He Sapa Win pageant, youth wellness event, and tournaments.
Great Downtown Pumpkin Festival - Rapid City, SD - Sep 28 to Sep 28, 2024
Visit Main Street Square and venture down Sixth St. and into Memorial Park for a pumpkin catapult, giant pumpkin weigh-off, chef competition, the Regional Health and Scull Construction Kidz Zone, wagon rides, vendors and more. Free Parking in Downtown Rapid City.
South Dakota Festival of Books - Brookings, SD - Sep 20 to Sep 22, 2024
Four day event with author presentations, book signings, panel discussions, readings, banquets and children’s activities.
Polkapalooza at Palmer Gulch - Hill City, SD - Sep 13 to Sep 14, 2024
The Mount Rushmore KOA at Palmer Gulch once again plays host to the area’s only polka festival! Enjoy great German food, beer, two live polka bands will provide the music and more! Admission is only $5
Deadwood Jam - Deadwood, SD - Sep 13 to Sep 14, 2024
Two days of outdoor concerts in the Black Hills with rock, reggae and blues for 20+ years. Plus, enjoy art auction, food, Wild West entertainment and breath-taking views of the Black Hills. Two days of music for $55.
Wine, Brew & BBQ - Hill City, SD - Aug 23 to Aug 24, 2024
This Kansas City-sanctioned barbecue is a national competition and opportunity for the public to sample and appreciate great barbecue from 24 competitors plus wine and beer from local crafters. Live music under a big tent on Hill City’s Main Street.
Fall River Hot Air Balloon Festival - Hot Springs, SD - Aug 23 to Aug 25, 2024
Annual hot air balloon with sunrise and skydiving options
Central States Fair - Rapid City, SD - Aug 16 to Aug 24, 2024
Live entertainment, carnival, food and commerical exhibits, livestock shows and horse events, kids entertainment and more!
605 Black Hills Classic Beer & Music Festival - Lead, SD - Sep 10 to Sep 10, 2022
Live music and beers from across South Dakota for tasting. $10 entry for all, or $30 entry with unlimited beer tasting wristband.
Bierborse - Rapid City, SD - Oct 9 to Oct 9, 2021
Free admission to a local craft beer festival at Main Street Square. Experience ticketed microbrew tasting, sample homebrew, win contests, beer stock exchange, polka music, stein holding competitions, and have fun at The Black Hills Beer Beverage Garden.