Western South Dakota
Hunter Memorial Rodeo Youth Series Finals
Youth compete in a 7 week summer rodeo series hosted by the Hunter family at their family rodeo ground in Kyle, SD. The kids work all summer to build confidence, learn sportsmanship and if they place in the top 5 they accumulate points. Each kid is completing to win a buckle and claim the champion […]
Quinn Celebration
Quinn Celebration Facebook Page parade car/pickup show tractor show kids yard games bean bag toss lunch provided by Quinn Days Committee dinner provided by Quinn VFD dance to Westbound open house at Badlands Observatory
Pen of 3 Heifers & Livestock Show
Mellette County Livestock Improvement Association presents our 29th annual Pen of 3 Heifer Show! Weigh-Ins 8:30am - 10:30am, judging to follow. Youth educational livestock judging contest, and open class judging contest for the public. Door prizes! Free BEEF lunch provided for all. Everyone welcome!
Midland Appreciation Day
Lunch at 11:00, Parade at 1:30, games for kids and adults, free roast beef supper beginning at 5:00, dance at 8:00
Hill City’s Olde Tyme Christmas Kick-Off
Hill City’s Olde Tyme Christmas Kick-Off There’s no place like Hill City- your home for the holidays and old-fashioned Christmas Magic! Enjoy roasted chestnuts/cider at the Alpine Inn at 5pm. This is a time-honored tradition in Hill City, compliments of the Alpine Inn prior to the lighted parade.
Kris Kringle Craft Fair & Bazaar
Kris Kringle Craft Fair & Bazaar, Hill City Middle School Gym 488 Main St., Hill City Nov. 24 9am-4pm, Nov. 25 9am-3pm Loads of local vendors! Perfect shopping opportunity and supporting small Businesses for the holidays! Largest show of the year.
The 1880 Train’s Holiday Express
The 1880 Train’s Holiday Express, Hill City (selected dates) offering a family-friendly excursion to the North Pole, along with upgraded experiences in First Class and 21 & older Spiked! passenger cars. Check online schedule for exact schedule and offerings. Take an excursion to the North Pole! Enjoy hot chocolate, sugar cookie, candy cane, a visit […]
Trees & Trains Exhibit (selected dates)
Trees & Trains Exhibit, SD State Railroad Museum, Hill City (selected dates) More than 25 themed trees make the museum sparkle and shine!
Snacks with Santa Before Parade
Snacks with Santa Before Parade, Hill City Center 2-4pm Come tell Santa your holiday wishes.
Hill City Residential & Commercial Holiday Decorating Contest/Display
November 24-December 28 Hill City Residential & Commercial Holiday Decorating Contest/Display Grab the kids for a driving tour! Hill City residences and businesses try to top Clark Griswold with their lighted displays! Displays judged on Dec. 17.
Lane of Lights
November 24-December 28 Lane of Lights, Museum Drive, Hill City Enjoy festive displays with thousands of lights along Museum Drive. Drive or walk. Viewing nightly through the holidays.
Hill City Olde Tyme Christmas Parade
Hill City Olde Tyme Christmas Parade, Main Street 6pm Hill City lights up with our old-fashioned, home-town parade.