Black Hills Art Beat Guide
Fourth of July
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America 250 in the Black Hills
Hot Springs
30 eventsBelle Fourche
Black Hills Roundup – Belle Fourche
Belle Fourche
3 eventsCuster
Custer Independence Day Celebration
Custer
4 eventsLead
Gold Camp Jubilee 🇺🇸
Lead
16 eventsRapid City
Real America Birthday Bash – Rapid City
Rapid City
17 eventsLead
Rock The Hills
Lead
4 eventsAll Upcoming Events
Sat
Jun
27
7:00 PM
The Prairie Dog Taproom ·
HIll City
SGT ROCK is South Dakota’s own high-energy military rock band. Part of the 147th Army Band, these soldier-musicians perform everything from classic rock anthems to current favorites, delivering a… [more]
Tue
Jun
30
10:30 PM
Roundup Grounds ·
Belle Fourche
The Wilt Brothers Band closes out Ranch Rodeo night at the Black Hills Roundup with an evening of classic country music and dance favorites. The performance follows the Ranch Rodeo and awards… [more]
Wed
Jul
1
7:00 PM
Memorial Park Bandshell ·
Rapid City
The United States Air Force Academy Band performs patriotic favorites and concert selections as part of Rapid City’s America 250 celebration. [more]
Thu
Jul
2
5:00 PM
Memorial Park Bandshell ·
Rapid City
Tanner Johns Band brings live music to the America 250 celebration at Memorial Park Bandshell. [more]
Thu
Jul
2
6:00 PM
Rapid City Summer Nights ·
Rapid City
32 Below hits the Summer Nights stage with the country and country rock sound they are known for around the Black Hills, mixing recognizable covers with originals and the kind of ease that comes from… [more]
Thu
Jul
2
7:00 PM
The Matthews ·
Spearfish
The Lowest Pair performs live at The Matthews in Spearfish. Featuring Kendl Winter and Palmer T. Lee, the acclaimed acoustic folk duo has built a national following through intricate fingerstyle… [more]
Thu
Jul
2
7:00 PM
Homestake Opera House ·
Lead
More Than Gold brings Lead’s mining history to the Homestake Opera House through a musical jukebox program created for the 100th Gold Camp Jubilee. The performance celebrates the people, stories, and… [more]
Thu
Jul
2
7:00 PM
Memorial Park Bandshell ·
Rapid City
Jessica Looby performs as part of Rapid City’s multi-day America 250 celebration. [more]
Thu
Jul
2
7:00 PM
Downtown Rapid City ·
Rapid City
The Real America Parade travels through Downtown Rapid City as part of the nation’s 250th birthday celebration. [more]
Thu
Jul
2
7:00 PM
Custer Beacon ·
Custer
Nashville singer-songwriter Tiffany Johnson returns to The Custer Beacon with a mix of country, pop, and alternative influences. Originally from the Black Hills, Johnson has earned placement on… [more]
Thu
Jul
2
7:00 PM
Mount Rushmore ·
Keystone
On July 2, the Memorial grounds will open at 5 am. Starting at 9 am, a full day of interpretive programming will conclude with a patriotic musical performance by the U.S. Air Force Academy Band. Visit… [more]
Thu
Jul
2
8:00 PM
Murphy's Pub & Grill ·
Rapid CIty
Murphy’s Pub & Grill hosts summer patio concerts throughout the season featuring regional bands, acoustic performances, drinks, and late-night live music in downtown Rapid City. [more]
Thu
Jul
2
9:30 PM
Central High School ·
Rapid City
A large-scale drone light show illuminates the Rapid City sky during the America 250 celebration. [more]
Fri
Jul
3
9:00 AM
Manuel Brothers Park ·
Lead
The Gold Rush Cruisin’ Classics Car Show brings vintage cars, custom rides, and community pride to Manuel Brothers Park during Gold Camp Jubilee. Voting runs from 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM, with winners… [more]
Fri
Jul
3
11:00 AM
Manuel Brothers Park ·
Lead
Kuhl & The Gangstas bring live music to the upper shelter at Manuel Brothers Park as Gold Camp Jubilee gets underway. Their midday set adds an easygoing soundtrack to the car show, vendors, food… [more]
Fri
Jul
3
12:00 PM
Mountain Top Field ·
Lead
Bittersweet opens Rock The Hills at Mountain Top Field, kicking off a full day of classic rock, Americana pride, and Lead’s 150th anniversary celebration. Gates open at 11:00 AM, with music beginning… [more]
Fri
Jul
3
2:00 PM
Main Street Square ·
Rapid City
The Shrine of Democracy Chorus performs patriotic and choral favorites downtown. [more]
Fri
Jul
3
3:00 PM
Mountain Top Field ·
Lead
The Brandon Sprague Band takes the Mountain Top Field stage during Rock The Hills, part of Lead’s 150th anniversary celebration and Gold Camp Jubilee weekend. The all-ages music festival continues… [more]
Fri
Jul
3
3:00 PM
Main Street Square ·
Rapid City
The Well Done Players perform as part of the America 250 celebration lineup. [more]
Fri
Jul
3
3:00 PM
Main Street Square ·
Rapid City
Dana Wirth performs live at Main Street Square during America 250 festivities. [more]
Fri
Jul
3
4:00 PM
Mount Rushmore ·
Keystone
Fireworks are returning to Mount Rushmore National Memorial in 2026! To celebrate America’s 250th birthday, the National Park Service is partnering with the State of South Dakota for a fantastic… [more]
Fri
Jul
3
5:30 PM
Mountain Top Field ·
Lead
Stereo Trip keeps Rock The Hills moving with an evening set at Mountain Top Field. The outdoor music festival brings classic rock bands, local flavor, and holiday-weekend energy to Lead during Gold… [more]
Fri
Jul
3
6:00 PM
Main Street Square ·
Rapid City
The Rathco performs live at Main Street Square during America 250. [more]
Fri
Jul
3
7:00 PM
Centenial Park ·
Hot Springs
Kristy Phillips headlines Hot Springs’ annual Fourth of July Street Dance at Centennial Park. The free community celebration kicks off a weekend of Independence Day festivities with live music… [more]
Fri
Jul
3
7:30 PM
Main Street Square ·
Rapid City
Black Hills favorite Brandon Jones headlines an evening performance during America 250. [more]
Fri
Jul
3
8:30 PM
Mountain Top Field ·
Lead
Lexington Lab Band headlines Rock The Hills at Mountain Top Field with a night of classic rock favorites. Known for recreating the sound and energy of rock’s greatest era, the band closes out Lead’s… [more]
Fri
Jul
3
9:00 PM
Murphy's Pub & Grill ·
Rapid CIty
Concrete Cowboys takes the stage as part of the Murphy’s Patio Series. There’s nothing like beautiful summer nights in Downtown Rapid City and nothing pairs better with them than cold drinks, great… [more]
Fri
Jul
3
9:00 PM
Fri
Jul
3
9:30 PM
Roundup Grounds ·
Belle Fourche
The Black Hills Roundup Fireworks Show lights up the Belle Fourche sky on the evening of July 3 as part of the historic Black Hills Roundup celebration. [more]
Sat
Jul
4
5:00 AM
Mount Rushmore ·
Keystone
On July 4, the Memorial grounds will open at 5 am. Starting at 9 am, a full day of special events will include presidential reenactors, Indigenous demonstrations, and a performance by the U.S. Air… [more]
Sat
Jul
4
9:00 AM
Manuel Brothers Park ·
Lead
The Gold Camp Jubilee Horseshoe Tournament brings a classic park competition to the Fourth of July schedule in Lead. No preregistration is necessary, making it an easy stop for anyone ready to join… [more]
Sat
Jul
4
9:30 AM
Manuel Brothers Park ·
Lead
Live Like Cash brings skaters, scooters, and bikers to the Manuel Brothers Park skate area for a Fourth of July competition during Gold Camp Jubilee. Registration runs from 9:30 to 11:00 AM, with the… [more]
Sat
Jul
4
10:00 AM
Downtown Custer ·
Custer
Join Custer’s annual Patriot’s Parade as military members, emergency personnel, auxiliaries, marching units, and community participants fill downtown with a celebration of service, patriotism, and… [more]
Sat
Jul
4
10:00 AM
Downtown Hot Springs ·
Hot Springs
The annual Fall River Fourth of July Parade travels through downtown Hot Springs as part of the community’s Independence Day celebration. [more]
Sat
Jul
4
10:10 AM
Downtown Custer ·
Custer
Part of Custer’s Independence Day Celebration. Community groups, families, and patriotic displays make their way through downtown Custer during this annual Fourth of July tradition. [more]
Sat
Jul
4
10:30 AM
Downtown Belle Fourche ·
Belle Fourche
The Black Hills Roundup 4th of July Parade returns to Belle Fourche as the largest Independence Day parade in the Black Hills, featuring marching bands, horses, floats, cowboys, and patriotic… [more]
Sat
Jul
4
11:00 AM
Centenial Park ·
Hot Springs
Classic cars, trucks, and custom vehicles gather in Centennial Park for the annual Show & Shine. [more]
Sat
Jul
4
12:00 PM
Manuel Brothers Park ·
Lead
Gold Camp Jubilee’s Fourth of July celebration includes a scheduled B-1 flyover from the United States Air Force. The flyover adds a patriotic moment to the midday program before music, contests, the… [more]
Sat
Jul
4
12:00 PM
The American Legion Flag Raising and Patriotic Presentation marks the Fourth of July at Davis Ring near the Sanford Lab Homestake Visitor Center. Music and a short patriotic program help anchor the… [more]
Sat
Jul
4
12:00 PM
Manuel Brothers Park ·
Lead
Garrett Holtz performs a midday live music set during Gold Camp Jubilee at Manuel Brothers Park. His set is part of a full Fourth of July schedule that includes contests, family activities, the… [more]
Sat
Jul
4
1:00 PM
Sat
Jul
4
1:00 PM
Sat
Jul
4
1:00 PM
Loud American Roadhouse ·
Sturgis
The Loud American Day Drinkin’ Sessions return for Summer 2026 with live music every Saturday afternoon in the Jack Daniels Club Pavilion at Loud American Roadhouse. Enjoy live music, food and drink… [more]
Sat
Jul
4
1:00 PM
Centenial Park ·
Hot Springs
Hundreds of numbered rubber ducks race for prizes during one of Hot Springs’ most beloved Independence Day traditions. [more]
Sat
Jul
4
2:30 PM
Manuel Brothers Park ·
Lead
Buckskin Cult Trio brings live music to Manuel Brothers Park during Gold Camp Jubilee’s Fourth of July celebration. Their afternoon set leads into the parade, evening concerts, and the fireworks show… [more]
Sat
Jul
4
2:30 PM
Main Street Square ·
Rapid City
The US Jazz Orchestra performs live during the America 250 celebration. [more]
Sat
Jul
4
2:45 PM
Main Street Square ·
Rapid City
Alex Massa performs with the South Dakota Jazz Orchestra at Main Street Square in downtown Rapid City. The large ensemble performance features regional jazz musicians performing outdoors during the… [more]
Sat
Jul
4
3:00 PM
Memorial Park Bandshell ·
Rapid City
Traditional Native American dance performances are featured as part of the America 250 celebration. [more]
Sat
Jul
4
4:00 PM
Main Street Square ·
Rapid City
Tiffany Johnson performs live at Main Street Square during America 250. [more]
Sat
Jul
4
4:15 PM
Lead Main Street ·
Lead
The Gold Camp Jubilee Parade rolls down Lead Main Street as one of the signature moments of the Fourth of July celebration. Expect small-town pride, local history, and the energy of a community… [more]
Sat
Jul
4
5:00 PM
Spokane Creek Cabins & Campground ·
Keystone
Stateline Ramblers Band performs live as part of the Spokane Creek Summer Concert Series. The family-friendly campground concert series brings live music, cold drinks, food, and summer atmosphere to… [more]
Sat
Jul
4
5:30 PM
Manuel Brothers Park ·
Lead
Unsinkable Rose performs an evening set at Manuel Brothers Park during Gold Camp Jubilee. The live music continues after the parade as Lead builds toward the night’s VIP viewing party, community band… [more]
Sat
Jul
4
5:30 PM
Main Street Square ·
Rapid City
Johnny Hastings brings his blend of blues, rock, and Americana to America 250. [more]
Sat
Jul
4
6:00 PM
Hart Ranch ·
Rapid City
Happy Hour begins at 6 PM. Event starts at 7 PM. Free entry. [more]
Sat
Jul
4
6:00 PM
Washington Street (Custer) ·
Custer
Part of Custer’s Independence Day Celebration. Johnny Lonesome Band headlines the Veterans Tribute Street Dance on Washington Street with an evening of live music, dancing, and community celebration. [more]
Sat
Jul
4
7:00 PM
Custer Beacon ·
Custer
Alex Massa joins the Black Hills All Stars for a live jazz performance at the Custer Beacon. The evening performance brings together regional musicians for a collaborative Black Hills jazz set. [more]
Sat
Jul
4
7:30 PM
The Gold Camp Jubilee VIP Fireworks Viewing Party offers ticketed viewing from the Sanford Lab Homestake Visitor Center, with live music by Tyler Bills before the fireworks light up the Open Cut. It… [more]
Sat
Jul
4
7:30 PM
Main Street Square ·
Rapid City
Country star Chancey Williams headlines the America 250 celebration in Downtown Rapid City. [more]
Sat
Jul
4
8:00 PM
The Northern Hills Community Band performs at Davis Ring near the Sanford Lab Homestake Visitor Center before the Gold Camp Jubilee fireworks. The concert adds a traditional patriotic sound to the… [more]
Sat
Jul
4
8:00 PM
Memorial Park Bandshell ·
Rapid City
The Rapid City Municipal Band performs a patriotic Independence Day concert. [more]
Sat
Jul
4
8:15 PM
Manuel Brothers Park ·
Lead
The Elevens bring the final park concert of Gold Camp Jubilee’s Fourth of July schedule to Manuel Brothers Park. Their evening set runs as Lead gets ready for the fireworks show over the Open Cut. [more]
Sat
Jul
4
9:00 PM
Crow Peak Brewing Co. ·
Spearfish
Tyler Bills performs live at Crow Peak Brewing in Spearfish. [more]
Sat
Jul
4
9:00 PM
Centenial Park ·
Hot Springs
Hot Springs closes out its Independence Day celebration with a community fireworks display following a full day of Fourth of July festivities. [more]
Sat
Jul
4
9:30 PM
Gold Camp Jubilee’s fireworks show lights up the Open Cut with some of the biggest echoes and booms in the Black Hills. Viewing is available from the Sanford Lab Homestake Visitor Center, Manuel… [more]
Sat
Jul
4
9:30 PM
Founders Park ·
Rapid City
Rapid City’s Independence Day fireworks display launches from Founders Park. [more]
Sat
Jul
4
9:30 PM
Pageant Hill ·
Custer
Celebrate Independence Day with one of the Black Hills’ most popular fireworks displays. Launched from Pageant Hill at dusk, the show lights up the sky above Custer and can be viewed from locations… [more]
Sun
Jul
5
1:00 PM
Sun
Jul
5
1:00 PM
Sun
Jul
5
1:00 PM
Sun
Jul
5
2:00 PM
Lead-Deadwood High School ·
Lead
Nina McIntire shares Echoes of Lead, a history-through-photos-and-song presentation at Lead-Deadwood High School. The program closes Gold Camp Jubilee weekend with a reflective look at the people… [more]