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September 19, 20, 21, 2008 in Hill City, South Dakota
This event features the history, music and cultural heritage of our Black Hills Community.
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| Friday, September, 19, 2008 |
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Cowboy Supper and entertainment by "The Fiddlers Three" starting at 5:00 p.m. at
High Country Guest Ranch west of Hill City on Deerfield Road. |
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| Saturday, September 20, 2008 |
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- The "1880 train" departs at 10:00 a.m. from the Black Hills Central Railroad station.
- Entertainment throughout the day in Hill City 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Saturday. Enjoy music, cowboy poetry, comedy, and historical dramatizations.
- Cowboy and Native American Art featured in the Galleries around town as well as old time craft demonstrations.
- 12:15 p.m. – Re-enactment on Main Street followed by a parade of costumed characters, horse drawn carriages and riders. Any persons with costumes can participate in the parade . Prizes for best entries.
- The “Wine Train into the West” departs at 1:15 featuring a tasty meal paired with wines from Prairie Berry Winery. Tickets available at the Black Hills Central Railroad. $55.00 per person. Prizes given away each day at the end of the Wine Train for best costume.
- Horse drawn wagon rides around town, see townsfolk in costumes, mountain men, Indians and cowboys. Old time kids activities and games.
- Jalan Crossland and his band will be featured Saturday evening from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Tickets - $20.00, $15.00 in advance. Call the Hill City Area Chamber of Commerce for tickets. 605-574-2368, 1-800-888-1798
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| Sunday, September 20, 2008 |
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- Sunday the "1880 train" departs at 10:00 a.m. from the Black Hills Central Railroad station.
- Events at Double Diamond Ranch near Three Forks (Hwy 16 & 385). Enter Ranch off Hwy 16 east on Placer Place across from the Mini Golf. Stay left on Happy Trails and follow signs.
11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. including:
Children’s games - Stick Horse, Dummy Steer Roping, Sack & Foot Races
Ranch Horse Competition & 4H Horse Games
- • The “Wine Train into the West” departs at 1:15 featuring a tasty meal paired with wines from Prairie Berry Winery. Tickets available at the Black Hills Central Railroad. $55.00 per person. Prizes given away each day at the end of the Wine Train for best costume
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Authentic Old West attire by participants and spectators is welcome and encouraged! Prizes for best costumes given away at several events during the Festival.
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Sponsors for the Event
 South Dakota Department of Tourism
Black Hills Central Railroad - 1880 Train www.1880train.com
Crow Ridge Producations - www.crowridgeproductions.com
Double Diamond Ranch - www.doublediamondbedandbreakfast.com
Hill City Area Arts Council - www.hillcityarts.org
High Country Guest Ranch - www.highcountryranch.com
Prairie Berry Winery - www.prairieberry.com
Hill City Area Chamber of Commerce
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Hill City Area Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development
555 E. Main Street, Hill City, SD 57745-0253 800-888-1798 605-574-2368 Email us
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