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Experience the Best of February in the Black Hills and Badlands

  • Experience the Best of February in the Black Hills and Badlands
    Experience the Best of February in the Black Hills and Badlands
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Wednesday, January 25, 2023
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Black Hills and Badlands

The Black Hills and Badlands are bursting with events this February! See all the ways you can fight the winter blues in the region this month. 

Black Hills Stock Show & Rodeo®
Friday, January 26, 2024 (All day) to Saturday, February 3, 2024 (All day)

Get your cowboy hat and boots ready for the Black Hills Stock Show & Rodeo! This premier event has been entertaining audiences for over 60 years, featuring PRCA rodeo events and livestock shows, as well as western art and trade shows.

Winter's Fat Classic
Saturday, February 3, 2024

This is a night time Fat Bike race that starts and ends in Deadwood. The race will have a parade that starts across from the visitors center and rolls up downtown Deadwood. Two distances are available, a 24 mile and 15-mile option.

Black Hills Sports Show & Outdoor Expo
Friday, February 9, 2024

The not-for-profit Black Hills Sports Show & Outdoor Expo showcases over 100 dealers & vendors and is an event for the whole family.

Deadwood Mardi Gras Weekend
Friday, February 9, 2024 to Saturday, February 10, 2024

Don’t miss the best Mardi Gras celebration north of the Bayou! Come to Deadwood, South Dakota for a weekend full of free food, a parade, parties, and live music. Plus, there are special open container zones where you can roam from one Deadwood bar to the next.

Lead Winterfest
Friday, February 16, 2024 to Sunday, February 18, 2024

Add some sparkle to your mid-winter by joining Lead area locals for their annual snow festival. Winterfest celebrates all things winter on and off the mountain.

Jam-packed with events and activities for all ages it’ll be more fun than you can handle!

Sundance Winter Festival
Saturday, February 17, 2024

Join in the extreme fun of skijoring with horses, wild tube races, and much more! The event will be held on Main Street, Sundance, WY. 

Deadwood Wine, Cheese & Chocolate Stroll
Saturday, February 17, 2024

Grab your Valentine, friends, or family and spend an afternoon in Historic Deadwood sampling wine, cheese and chocolate from around the world. Stroll down Main Street and stop by Deadwood’s many shops and restaurants.

Annual 'Nemo 500' Outhouse Races
Saturday, February 24, 2024

The Nemo Guest Ranch & NAJA Shrine presents the 16th Annual Nemo 500 Out House Race & Chili Cook Off.       

Custer Restaurant Week
Monday, February 26, 2024 to Saturday, March 2, 2024

For a full list of festivals and events in the Black Hills and Badlands, visit our Events Calendar.

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