
Sunday, June 10th at the BH BBQ Festival
Paint it, Grow it, Make it or Bake it
20 different categories
starts at 8:00 am
Saturday is Youth and Sunday is Adults
Saturday, May 26 - 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Sunday, May 27 - 9:00 am - 2:00 pm

What began as an annual Range Days Rodeo transitioned in 1946 to become what is now known at the Central States Fair. This annual event celebrates cultural heritage, entertainment and family activities for our Black Hills community. Held each August, the Central States Fair continues to be the climax of summer and a great gathering where the city meets the country.

Horsemanship Clinic - Event CenterFri - May 18 -- Sun - May 20 |
SD Safety Council - Motorcycle Safety ClassFri - May 18 -- Wed - May 23 |
Black Hills Team Sorting-Rounds ArenaSun - May 20 |
South Dakota Safety CouncilMon - May 21 -- Sat - May 26 |
Penn. Co. Auditor - Fine ArtsTue - May 22 -- Wed - May 23 |
Black Hills Fat Tire Festival SocialFri - May 25 |
Jurisch Auction - Fine ArtsSat - May 26 |
Dakota Spring Fling - Event CenterSat - May 26 |
Dakota Spring Fling - Event CenterSun - May 27 |
South Dakota Safety Council - Motorcycle Safety ClassTue - May 29 -- Sun - Jun 03 |
Prospector's Challenge - Event CenterFri - Jun 01 -- Mon - Jun 04 |
Noah's Ark Day Camp - Bray ArenaSat - Jun 02 |
GIDDYUP Open Horse Show - RoundsSat - Jun 02 |
2nd Annual Black Hills BBQ FestivalFri - Jun 08 -- Sun - Jun 10 |
Boots & Saddles - Bray ArenaSat - Jun 09 |
BH Team Sorting - Rounds ArenaSun - Jun 10 |
SD Safety Council - Motorcycle Safety ClassMon - Jun 11 -- Wed - Jun 13 |
Good Sam SamboreeTue - Jun 12 -- Sun - Jun 17 |
LI Productions - Summer Series -Rounds ArenaFri - Jun 15 |
Western Dakota Gem & Mineral Society - Event CenterSat - Jun 16 -- Sun - Jun 17 |
BH Sports Car Club - MidwaySun - Jun 17 |
South Dakota Safety Council - Motorcycle Safety ClassMon - Jun 18 -- Wed - Jun 20 |
Plains Quarter Horse Show - Bray ArenaThu - Jun 21 -- Sun - Jun 24 |
BH Sports Car Club - EC Pkg. lotSun - Jun 24 |
South Dakota Safety Council - Motorcycle Safety ClassMon - Jun 25 -- Wed - Jun 27 |
4-H Arena Horse Show - BrayWed - Jun 27 |
LI Productions - Rounds ArenaFri - Jun 29 |
South Dakota Safety Council - Motorcycle Safety ClassFri - Jun 29 -- Mon - Jul 02 |
National All Amateur Roping - Event CenterFri - Jun 29 -- Sun - Jul 01 |
SD Safety CouncilWed - Aug 01 -- Fri - Aug 03 |
SDSafety CouncilWed - Aug 01 -- Mon - Aug 06 |
The Black Hills Stock Show & Rodeo was formed by the Rapid City Chamber of Commerce Ag Committee in 1958 as the Black Hills Winter Show. The first show was held at the Pennington County Fairgrounds in 1959 with Black Hills cattlemen showcasing three breeds of cattle. Today, the Black Hills Stock Show & Rodeo is produced by the Central States Fair and is Rapid City’s largest event featuring 10 breeds of cattle and a variety of activities which attract over 300,000 people each year.