Custer Events
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Annual Highlights
There’s always something special going down in Custer, no matter the time of year. Check out our top events and plan your trip around the hottest happenings in the Black Hills.
Custer State Park Buffalo Round Up & Arts Festival
Feel the thunder of 1,300 sets of hooves as riders corral the largest animal in North America. After the roundup, stop by the State Game Lodge where up to 150 vendors showcase hand-made arts and crafts. Join the herd and come out for this three-day celebration of Western and Native American culture.
Sound of Silence Tesla Rally
May 19-21, 2023
Tesla owners are invited to explore beautiful southern Black Hills drives in this one-of-a-kind event.
Off-Road Rally
June 9-11, 2023
Load up your off-road vehicle for a poker run, live music, food vendors, and much more.
Mickelson Trail Trek Reception
June 13-15, 2023
Every year, 600 bike riders come together to ride almost the entire length of the 109-mile Mickelson Trail.
Old Time Country Fourth of July
July 1-4, 2023
Spend Independence Day in the home of the presidents.
Gold Discovery Days
July 21-23, 2023
Celebrate the discovery of gold in the Black Hills with Custer’s town celebration. Festivities include a car show, arts fair, hot air balloon rally and the largest parade in the Black Hills.
11th Annual Fall Volksmarch
October 1, 2023
The Crazy Horse Volksmarch is the most popular organized hike in the United States (15,000 walkers in a record year).
Harvest Moon Festival
October 7, 2023
At the crossroads of incomparable luxury and unspoiled wilderness lies Buffalo Ridge Camp Resort, a campground that embraces modern style and convenience while celebrating escapes to nature with 85-acres to roam.
Run Crazy Horse Marathon
October 8, 2023
The Run Crazy Horse Marathon events begin in the shadow of the world's largest mountain carving, Crazy Horse Memorial, and finishes in the heart of the Black Hills... Hill City, South Dakota.
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