Easter Ecumenical Sunrise Service @ Mount Rushmore National Memorial 7:00am in the Amphitheater @ Mount Rushmore. 605-574-4467; E-mail cplandonjr@aol.com. www.keystoneucc.org. 7:00 AM
63rd anniversary of sculptor Korczak Ziolkowski May 3, 2010 Crazy Horse Memorial -63rd anniversary of sculptor Korczak Ziolkowski moving to the Black Hills in 1947 to accept the invitation from Lakota leaders to carve Crazy Horse Memorial. Free Admission*
1880 Train – Mother’s Day Express Champagne, cupcakes and more! Treat your mother to a unique and unforgettable steam train ride through the beautiful Black Hills. Enjoy bubbly beverages, a tasty treat, a delectable dessert, and even an Old West style shootout. This is definitely an adventure your mother will never forget. Get your tickets early! Call 605-574-2222 to make reservations or make them online at www.1880train.com . Tickets are $39 for adults, $20 for ages 3-20 and children 2 and under ride for free. Train departs Hill City station at 1:15pm and round trip ride takes approximately 2 hours. 1:15 AM - 3:15 PM
Custer State Park Visitor Appreciation Open House Weekend *Free Fishing* *Free Entrance* *Special Events Prizes*
Teddy's Deli Anniversary Weekend Come join the crew at Teddy's Deli for our annual anniversary party and season kickoff the weekend of May 21 - May 23. Each order gets a roll of the dice for fun prizes and savings! Call (605) 666-4500 or visit www.teddysdeli.com for more details.
Legends in Light ® Memorial Day Weekend thru Native American Day May 29th- Oct 11th Crazy Horse Memorial - A must see laser light multimedia presentation. Shows nightly at dark Memorial Day weekend through Native American Day, Oct. 11th.
Memorial Day Weekend Open House May 29th - 31st Crazy Horse Memorial -Free Admission* to residents of SD, MT, ND, NE, and WY. Booths featuring guest artists in Indian Museum of North America and Cultural Center.
Dedication Anniversaries June 3rd Crazy Horse Memorial62nd anniversary of 1948 dedication of the Memorial and first mountain blast. Also 12th anniversary of the dedication of finishing the face of Crazy Horse.
Performance & Lecture Series Performance & Lecture Series June 3rd - August 26th Free weekly Summer Performance & Lecture Series. Programs start at 6:00 p.m. on Thursdays from June through August.
Volksmarch At Crazy Horse Memorial June 5th-6th 25th Crazy Horse Memorial -annual organized hike up the world’s largest mountain carving in progress. Free Admission* to hikers; $3 per person charge by AVA for 10K (6.2-mile) round trip hike. 605-673-4681; www.crazyhorsememorial.org
Custer State Park National Trails Day Several guided hikes are offered throughout the Park.
June 6th - 7th : 24th ANNUAL VOLKSMARCH AT CRAZY HORSE MEMORIAL This is your chance to see Crazy Horse up close and take part in a 6.2 mile hike to the top where you can walk out on the arm of Crazy Horse. For more information please contact 605-673-4681 or www.crazyhorsememorial.org
Performance & Lecture Series Free weekly Summer Performance & Lecture Series. Programs start at 6:00 p.m. on Thursdays from June through August. 6:00 PM
Methuselah's 129th Birthday Free drinks and cake pictures with the giant tortoise benefitting Storybook Island. Located at Reptile Gardens on Hwy 16A
Crazy Horse Stampede Rodeo and Gift from Mother Earth Celebration Crazy Horse Stampede Rodeo and Gift from Mother Earth Celebration
June 18th - 20th 20th annual Great Plains Indian Rodeo Association & PRCA rodeo events; American Indian & Western arts & crafts show-sale.
Night Blast Night Blast June 26th Ruth Ziolkowski's 84th Birthday 134th Anniversary Of The Battle Of Little Big Horn. There will be an evening program honoring "Mrs. Z" as well as special additional effects in the Legends in Light show commemorating the Battle of the Little Big Horn. This is the first of two yearly night blasts on the mountain. Free Admission* After 7 P.M
August 3rd : CARRIE INGALLS DAY Celebrate Carrie Ingalls birthday at the Keystone Historical Museum.
Admission is free. For more information contact the Keystone Area
Historical Society at: (605) 666-4494 or www.keystonehistory.com
Carrie Ingalls Day Annual Celebration of Carrie Ingalls Birthday. Free admission to the Keystone Historical Museum and free cake and punch. The Museum will be open 10:00am – 3:00pm. 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Annual Biker Rally Breakfast Keystone Community Center 7am-11am. Located Âľ mile east of the stoplight in Keystone.
August 9th - 15th : 70TH ANNUAL STURGIS RALLY Contact the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally Department at: (605) 720-0800
Or www.sturgismotorcyclerally.com
Lunch Special at Teddy's Deli It's a patio party! Come grab a plump Nathan's hot dog and a Bud Light or soda and chips for only $5 at Teddy's Deli, August 9-15. A word to the wise: Stake your claim early for a seat in the shade! Call (605) 666-4500 or visit www.teddysdeli.com for more details.
BIKER RALLY BREAKFAST This event is sponsored by the United Church of Christ and Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church located at the Community Center in Keystone.
This event is a free will offering. For more information please contact the Keystone Chamber of Commerce 800-456-3345 or www.keystoneucc.org
TUCKER DAY RODEO The Tucker Day Rodeo is a rodeo where Special Needs Children can participate in rodeo events. The event is open to the public with a free BBQ, kids games for all children and entertainment. The rodeo is held at the Double Diamond Ranch - 4 miles north of Hill City. 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. - Pre-activities, games, and Free BBQ 11:00 - 3:00 - Tucker Day Rodeo. For more information or to register for the rodeo contact Rich Jensen at 605-391-1999. 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Bike MS: Weekend Ride Around the Hills Weekend Ride Around the Hills
August 28-29, 2010
Start/Finish- Rushmore Express in Keystone, SD
Two day cycling event with three different route option.
Funds raised support the National MS Society.
For more information or to register, visit www.myMSbike.org or call 1-800-344-4867.
Salty Dog Picken Festival Festival featuring Blue Grass style bands, food and beverage and merchandise vendors in the Keystone City Park. For detailed information or to purchase tickets visit www.holyterrordays.com.
September 4th - 6th : HOLY TERROR DAY This event celebrates Keystone’s Mining history. For more information
Contact: (605) 666-5436 or www.holyterrordays.com
Labor Day Weekend Open House Labor Day Weekend Open House Crazy Horse Memorial September 4th - 6th
Free Admission* to residents of SD, MT, ND, NE, & WY. Booths featuring Guest artists in Indian Museum of North America & Cultural Center. Observance of dual anniversaries; 1877 death of Lakota leader Crazy Horse and the commemoration of the 102nd birth date of sculptor Korczak Ziolkowski born in 1908. Second annual night blast. Free Admission* After 6 P.M.
Legends in Light ® May 29th-Oct 11th Crazy Horse Memorial - A must see laser light multimedia presentation. Shows nightly at dark Memorial Day weekend through Native American Day, Oct. 11th. Memorial Day Weekend thru Native American Day.
Legends in Light ® May 29th-Oct 11th Crazy Horse Memorial - A must see laser light multimedia presentation. Shows nightly at dark Memorial Day weekend through Native American Day, Oct. 11th. Memorial Day Weekend thru Native American Day.
Holy Terror Days Celebration Celebrating Keystone’s mining history. 605-666-5436; www.holyterrordays.com.
Holy Terror Days Celebration Day 1 6:30 - 9:00PM : COSTUME BALL SADIE HAWKINS DANCE AND COMMUNITY FOOD, music by Hill City Slickers, Keystone Community Center
Holy Terror Days Celebration Day 2 All Day : SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT, Community Center Field 8:45-9:45AM : PARADE ENTRY LINE-UP 10AM : PARADE AND UGLY TRUCK CONTEST 11:30AM : FUNDRAISER LUNCHEON FOR VBS/MUSIC/STOROGIE at Big Thunder Gold Mine 12PM : PRIZES FOR PARADE 12:30PM : DOC SWEETWATER MEDICINE SHOW at Big Thunder Gold Mine 1PM : PEOPLE VOTE ON UGLY TRUCK CONTEST, Prizes 2PM : DOC SWEETWATER MEDICINE SHOW at Keystone Mall 7PM : STREET DANCE AND BONFIRE with Jalan Crossland Band at Goldstone Restaurant, far end of Swanzey St. Tickets:$5
Holy Terror Days Celebration Day 3 11AM - 12PM : OLD TYME CHURCH SERVICE at Community Center 12-2PM : COMMUNITY BBQ music by String Tied (free will offering) 12-2PM : OLD TYME ACTIVITIES for children and adults 2-?PM : AWARDS AND HOLY TERROR DAYS AUCTION
Wine Express into the West Enjoy the fun of an exclusive experience on Hill City's famous 1880 Train, featuring a tasty meal served with Prairie Berry wines throughout the trip. Call 605-574-2222 or visit www.1880train.com for reservations and information.
Custer State Park 17th Annual Buffalo Roundup Arts Festival Arts and Crafts Festival with all day entertainment and prizes.
Custer State Park 21th Annual Buffalo Wallow Chili Cook-off Contact Custer Area Chamber of Commerce for additional information and/or registration. Thirty competitors brew up their secret buffalo meat chili recipes. Call 605-673-2244.
Custer State Park 45th Annual Buffalo Roundup Watch Park crews, cowboys and cowgirls roundup the Parks 1,500 buffalo.
Native American Day Crazy Horse Memorial Native American Day Oct. 11th Activities for youth, program and performers, 8th annual Teacher of the Year will be awarded, and mountain blast.
Free Admission*
Korczak Ziolkowski Remembrance Day Crazy Horse Memorial Korczak Ziolkowski Remembrance Day Oct. 20th Korczak Ziolkowski Remembrance Day (1908-1982). Only on this day may you walk to sculptor Korczak Ziolkowski's tomb to pay your respects.
Free Admission*
*Free Admission with requested donation of cash or 3 cans of food per person for the KOTA Care and Share Food Drive.
Admission to the Memorial on weekends and holidays from October 12th thru June 20th is 3 cans of food per person for the KOTA Care and Share Food Drive.
Annual Buffalo Dinner 11:30am – 2:00pm at the United Church of Christ in Keystone. 605-574-4467; E-mail cplandonjr@aol.com. www.keystoneucc.org. 11:30 AM - 2:00 PM
The Haunting of Keystone An event that celebrates keystone's history and the haunting attraction of 3 locations including the Keystone Museum, Big Thunder Gold Mine and the Keystone Cemetery. Activities include a haunted hayride, costume ball, children's activities to include trick or treating at businesses, and a lighting contest. 605-666-4847. www.holyterrordays.com.
Custer State Park 13th Halloween Night Hike Meet costumed characters along a 2-mile guided hike.
Custer State Park 45th Annual Buffalo Auction Live sale of the Park’s surplus buffalo.
For additional information call 1- 605-255-4515
E-mail: custerstatepark@state.sd.us
Web Address: www.custerstatepark.info
Keystone Victorian Christmas the Christmas of yesteryear. Complete with a Victorian Santa Claus. 605-666-4847. www.holyterrordays.com.
VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS Celebrates the Christmas of yesteryear complete with a Victorian Santa Claus
Please see our website for details in November.
