Black Hills Stock Show & Rodeo

February 1-4

Central States Fairgrounds

Rapid City • Times Vary

Join the crowd and check out the 2023 Black Hills Stock Show & Rodeo. The second largest event in the state boasts over 120 different livestock, horse and rodeo events, over 300 vendors to shop from, and live entertainment from Justin Moore, Muscadine Bloodline, and more.

The Black Hills Stock Show & Rodeo has fun for the whole family with stock and trade shows, livestock sales, an animal nursery, and art shows. MORE INFO: BLACKHILLSSTOCKSHOW.COM.

3Winterfest

February 17-19

Various locations • Lead • Times Vary

Connect with locals by celebrating at the 2-day snow party in Lead, Winterfest. Participate in the Axbow Fat Tire Bike Race, the Eagle Cliff Ski Association’s 21st Anniversary ski tour and bratwurst cookout, a firework show, cross country skiing and snowshoeing, a chili feed, music, kids activities, and more. MORE INFO: LEADMETHERE.ORG/WINTERFEST.

*All photos for 6 Things are submitted by the event or its promoter unless otherwise noted.

4Calamity’s Shindig February 24

Homestake Adams Research & Cultural Center

Deadwood • 6 p.m.

Head to Homestake Adams Research and Cultural Center for Calamity’s Shindig. Enjoy musical entertainment from Kenny Putnam, Dalyce Sellers, and Mike Connor, heavy hors d'oeuvres and drinks by Cheyenne Crossing, and support Deadwood History during the silent and live auctions. MORE INFO: DEADWOODHISTORY.COM.