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2010 Hill City Calendar of Events
January
February
March
- Mangy Moose South Bar
March 12th, 19th, 26th - Fish Fry Friday
- Slate Creek Grille
March 12th, 19th & 26th - Karaoke with Shane -Friday's @ 9 pm
- Hill City Arts Council www.hillcityarts.org
March 20th (7pm to 10pm) - Open Stage -Historic Chute Rooster Restaurant
- Prairie Berry Winery www.prairieberry.com
March 13th & 14th - Come celebrate the Irish! We'll have live music by String Thaw from noon - 2pm both days. We'll be offering select product sampling from our pantry and kitchen.
March 20th, 6:00 pm - Enjoy four, delectable spring-inspired food and wine pairings. Enjoy live entertainment while dining indoors with an outdoor feel. We encourage you to wear your favorite, brightly colored attire! Call 574-3898 to reserve seating.
- Hill City Area Chamber of Commerce
March 20th - Sip and Shop Hill City - enjoy the first day of Spring while shopping and sipping in Hill City
- Evergreen Garden Club
March 24th - Selecting and using Native Plants - Cindi Reed - Free seminar open to the public. 1:00pm at the Super 8 - 3rd floor conference room.
April
- Dakota Nature and Art Gallery and Gifts www.dakotanatureandart.com
April 1st & 2nd - No April Fools Jewelry Sale - Free earrings with purchase! See Gallery for details
- Hill City Area Chamber of Commerce
April 17th - Sip and Shop Hill City
May
- Crazy Horse Memorial www.crazyhorsememorial.org/events/
May 3 - Crazy Horse Memorial Korczak Day - 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
May 29th-31st - Memorial Day Weekend Open House - Free Admission* to residents of SD, MT, ND, NE, and WY. Booths featuring guest artists in Indian Museum of North America and Cultural Center. The "Legends in Light" multimedia program starts Memorial Day Weekend thru Native American Day. Crazy Horse Memorial is dedicated to honoring North American Indians and to telling their "epic" story - day and night.
- Hill City Chamber of Commerce
May 8th - Art Extravaganza Local artist demonstrate throughout the Hill City area. Wide variety of art media, exhibition, art work for sale, flower and art appreciation tour..
- Friends of the Library
May 8th - Specialty Book Sale - Saturday 9 am - 1 pm, Hill City Community Library
- Jon Crane Gallery & Custom Framing www.joncranegallery.com
May 8th - Jon Crane Gallery Open House - FREE mini print for the first 100 guests! Jon will be present for signing and mothers receive a rose!
- 1880 Train www.1880train.com
May 9th - 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 desert, 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. 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.
- May 13-15th - Black Hills Film Festival - Celebrating the art of the moving image with screenings and special programs in picturesque Hill City and Crazy Horse Memorial.
June
- Crazy Horse Memorial www.crazyhorsememorial.org/events/
June 3rd - Dedication Anniversaries - 62nd anniversary of 1948 dedication of the Memorial and first mountain blast. Also 12th anniversary of the dedication of finishing the face of Crazy Horse.
June 5th & 6th - Crazy Horse Volksmarch - 25th annual Crazy Horse Volksmarch hike to the face.The Crazy Horse Volksmarch is a 10K (6.2-mile) hike to the arm of the world's largest mountain carving in progress. The most popular organized hike in the United States.
June 18th - 20th - Crazy Horse Stampede Rodeo and Gift from Mother Earth Celebration - 20th annual Great Plains Indian Rodeo Association & PRCA rodeo events; American Indian & Western arts & crafts show-sale.
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
June 3rd - August 26th - Performance & Lecture Series - Free weekly Summer Performance & Lecture Series. Programs start at 6:00 p.m. on Thursdays from June through August.
- June 11th & 12th -South Dakota Hog Rally based at K Bar S Lodge - poker run in Hill City.
- Black Hills Central Railroad www.1880train.com
June 21 - 1880 Train Father's Day Special - Dads ride for a child price when accompanied by a family member. Advanced reservations only (at least 24 hours). Special train robbery for dads on the 1:15pm departure.
- Hill City Arts Council www.hillcityarts.org
June 26-27th - Sculpture in the Hills A juried sculpture show and sale featuring artists from across the nation along with city-wide events.
- June 17th -20th - Minnesota 2010 - 2 Days 2010 Miles - Hill City Area Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Information Center welcomes the Minnesota 2010 TEAM STRANGE Motorcycly Rally. The VIC center will host one of the check points on the 2010 mile ride. Riders who seek accommodations would be staying Friday night the 18th in Hill City and using the visitor center grounds for bikers to check in and get signed off on Saturday the 19th.
July
- Black Hills Playhouse - www.blackhillsplayhouse.com
July 1st - 4th @ Hill City High School Theater - Leading Ladies - Two English Shakespearean actors find themselves down on their luck when they hear of an old lady in New York, PA is about to die and leave her fortune to her two long lost English nephews. They resolve to pass themselves off as her beloved relatives to get the cash. The trouble is , when they get to York, they find out that the relatives aren't nephews but nieces!
July 15th -18th @ Hill City High School Theater - Return to Forbidden Planet - The plot follows the crew of a routine survey flight under the command of Captain Tempest. Their spaceship is drawn mysteriously to the planet D'Illyria where mad scientist Dr Prospero and his lovely daughter Miranda are marooned.
July 29th -August 1st @ Hill City High School Theater - Little Shop of Horrors - A down and out skid row floral assistant becomes an overnight sensation when he discovers an exotic plant with a mysterious craving for fresh blood. Soon "Audrey II" grows into an ill-tempered, foul mouthed, R&B singing carnivore who offers him fame and fortune in exchange for feeding its growing appetite.
- Evergreen Garden Club
July 24th - Alice Smith Flower Show - Elegance in Bloom - open to the public 10:00 am to 4:00 pm at the Boys and Girls Club of the Black Hills. To enter exhibits call Bobbi @ 605-342-3526 or Phyllis @ 605-574-4467.
August
- Hill City Senior Center
August 8-14th - Sturgis Bikers's Breakfast - Lots of food and friendly entertainment. All you can eat breakfast.
- Mangy Moose Saloon www.mangymoose-sd.com
August 13th -
10:00 am –Southern Hills Bike Run- Staging area in front of the Mangy Moose Saloon for the “Southern Hills Bike Run”. Leaving at about 11am and returning between 1pm and 2pm. Riders will sign up at $20 per bike, in which all proceeds will be given to the Emergency fundraiser.
2:00 pm – Kickstart TV host, Warren Fuller and his co-host “Trashman”will begin their live feed on the stage.
4:00 pm – Bike Builder Show hosted by Kickstart. Bike builders from all over the country will be bringing their bikes to Hill City. The main award will be a “People’s Choice Award”, given to the bike getting the most votes from 4pm to 7pm.
6:00 pm – Miss Mangy Moose finalists will take the stage and a winner will be crowned.
7:00 pm – “Trashman” will take the stage to do a rare performance as a solo singer and guitar player. (There will also be solo artists performing throughout the day.)
8:00 pm – The band “BLAKE”, with our own Bill Bennett, will perform and be hosted by Warren Fuller from Kickstart TV. Bike show awards and various raffles will be held throughout their performance.
- Double Diamond Ranch www.doublediamondbedandbreakfast.com
August 15 - Tucker Day Rodeo - Special needs children from around the area can participate in rodeo events. Children's games, entertainment, and BBQ for all spectators and children.call 605-391-1999 for information or registration guidelines - 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. Rodeo Entry (all children need to pre-register) Pre-activies for all children and spectators. 11:00 to 3:00 Special Needs Rodeo
September
- Crazy Horse Memorial www.crazyhorsememorial.org/events/
September 4th - 6th - Labor Day Weekend Open House -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
- Mt. Rushmore KOA/Palmer Gulch Resort www.palmergulch.com
September 10 & 11 - German Fall Fest - Ethnic food prepared & served by the German Club. Family fun, German beer, Pepsi, free coffee, door prizes. Located at the Mt. Rushmore KOA/Palmer Gulch Resort, 3 miles south of Hill City on 16 & 385 to 244, then east 5 miles. Call 800-562-8503 For Camping & Room Reservations ADM, $8.00/person/day. Come kick up your heels to the music - this ain't fightin music.
- Hill City Area Chamber of Commerce
September 11-12th - Hill City Area Outdoor Quilt Show and Sale- Main Street is lined with hand made quilts submitted by quilters from around the United States. Vendors, Quilters Tea and other events surround the fun weekend.
September 18th & 19th - Western Heritage Festival - more information coming
- Black Hills Photo Shootout
September 17th - 19th - Black Hills Photo Shootout - Unique in-the-field photo shooting activities, informal social events, workshops, slide shows and lectures will enhance the already-existing photographic splendor of the Black Hills.
- Black Hills Central Railroad www.1880train.com
September 18-19th - Wine Express into the West - Experience the Wine Express into the West on Hill City's 1880 Train. Our sixth year for this event, this will be your chance to enjoy a memorable experience on Hill City's famous 1880 Train, featuring a tasty meal served with Prairie Berry wines throughout the trip. Ticket price includes food, wine, train ride, keepsake wine glass, plus Old West-style entertainment.Call 605-574-2222 or 866-FOR-1880 for reservations and additional information.
October
- Jon Crane Gallery & Custom Framing www.joncranegallery.com
October 15th - Jon Crane Gallery Print Release - Checkout Jon's new images for Christmas!
- Crazy Horse Memorial www.crazyhorsememorial.org/events/
Oct. 11th - Native American Day - Activities for youth, program and performers, 8th annual Teacher of the Year will be awarded, and mountain blast. Free Admission*
October 20 - 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*
October 12th thru June 20th - KOTA Care and Share Food Drive - Admission to the Memorial on weekends and holidays is 3 cans of food per person for the KOTA Care and Share Food Drive.
- Hill City Area Chamber of Commerce
October 29-31st - A Haunting Halloween in Hill City - lots of spooky events taking place that entire weekend.
- Prairie Berry Winery www.prairieberry.com
October 30-31st - Pumpkin Bog Fest - Plan on a fabulous lunch menu, live music and other fun activities.
November
- Hill City Area Chamber of Commerce
November 20th -21st - Holidiay Sip and Shop - Hill City Area Merchants
November 26th - Olde Tyme Hill City Christmas - Parade, chestnuts roasting in front of the Alpine Inn, carolers and musicians on Main Street, Santa Claus will be lighting the Christmas Tree and handing out fruit to the children.
- Black Hills Central Railroad www.1880train.com
November 26-27th - Holiday Express on the 1880 Train - Experience the magic as you take a journey to the North Pole where Santa will be waiting to get on board the train. Each child will get the chance to meet Santa and receive a small Christmas gift. This holiday ride is perfect for the whole family!
- Jon Crane Gallery & Custom Framing www.joncranegallery.com
November 26th - Jon Crane Gallery Open House - 11am - 3 pm - FREE mini print to the first 100 Guests! Jon will be present for signing. Enjoy hot cider and refreshments.
December
- Prairie Berry Winery www.prairieberry.com
December 4-5th - Fezziwig Festival - Wine and food pairings at four different tasting stations, live music, self-guided tours.
- Black Hills Central Railroad www.1880train.com
December 11, 18th and 23rd - Holiday Express on the 1880 Train - Experience the magic as you take a journey to the North Pole where Santa will be waiting to get on board the train. Each child will get the chance to meet Santa and receive a small Christmas gift. This holiday ride is perfect for the whole family!
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Area Chamber of Commerce