BLACK HILLS AUTUMN EXPEDITION

Badger Clark Hometown Cowboy Poetry Gathering -

Experience the West ...through their stories, poems, songs and tales. These performers will entertain and educate you about western lifestyle, from cowboys of the past to the present. Call 800.325.6991 or visit our Web site.

Black Hills Artists, Galleries and Studio Tour -

View Black Hills' finest artists at work. Include a visit to one or several of the area's galleries and artist's studios during the first week in October. You'll find a friendly Western welcome and world-class art. Call 605.394.4101. Email rcacaftd@rapidnet.com --- October of each year.

Black Hills Autumn Expedition -

Eleven days packed with Great Western Events & Destinations. For information call 605.355.3600. Badger Clark Hometown Cowboy Poetry Gathering .. Oktoberfest .. Black Hills Central Reservations .. Black Hills Artists, Galleries and Studio Tour .. Cowboy Jamboree Heritage Village .. Spearfish Canyon .. Buffalo Roundup Arts Festival .. Buffalo Wallow Chili Cookoff .. Buffalo Round Up .. Black Hills Pow Wow Programs .. Black Hills Central Railroad .. Black Hills Powwow & Arts Expo .. Annual YMCA Fun Run / Walk .. Mt Rushmore International Marathon .. Native American Day.

Black Hills Central Reservations -

Black Hills central Reservations ...your one stop travel store. Call us for your travel arrangements and packages. For information call 800.529.0105. Visit our Web site.

Black Hills Powwow & Art Expo -

Experience the proud heritage and majestic pageantry of Native American dancers. Feel the heartbeat of the drums. Discover fine art and authentic handmade crafts by Northern Plains Native American Artists. Call 605.341.0925. Email art@rapidnet.com

Black Hills Central Railroad -

All Aboard. Take a trip back in time and travel on an antique steam locomotive through the beautiful Black Hills back country. Reservations recommended. Call 605.574.2222 or visit our Web site.

Black Hills Pow Wow Programs -

Dakota tribal members share their knowledge of the music, dance and dress of the Pow Wow. Call 605.394.6923 or visit our Web site.

Buffalo Roundup -

Fell the Thunder and enjoy the excitement of the annual buffalo roundup. Watch cowboys and park staff gather the Park's 1,500 head of buffalo and drive them into the corrals. For Information call 605.255.4515. Email craigp@gfp-cu.state.sd.us

Buffalo Roundup Arts Festival -

Three days of South Dakota's finest Artists and Craftsmen. State Game Lodge Area. Custer State Park. Call 605.255.4515. Email craigp@gfp-cu.us

Buffalo Wallow Chili Cookoff -

Join the "herd" at the annual Buffalo Wallow Chili cookoff in Custer State Park. Enjoy live entertainment as you stroll the heritage arts and crafts exhibits. Custer County Chamber of Commerce. Call 800.992.9818. Email custerchamber@gwtc.net

Cowboy Jamboree Heritage Village -

Experience the "Old West". Enjoy a cowboy "Jamboree" performing nightly and featuring the original "Singing Cowboys". One of the Largest buffets in western South Dakota. Gift shop and Western art Gallery. Free "Old West" kids town. Free Bullfighter and Rodeo Clown Museum. RV campground. Call for information - 888.428.3386 or 605.673.4761. Email foodnfun@heritage-village.com

Mt. Rushmore International Marathon -

Mt. Rushmore International Marathon and Relay is held on Sunday. Includes the Pre-Race Pasta Buffet. Call 800.487.3223 or visit our Web site.

Crazy Horse Memorial -

A tribute to Native Americans. Located in the Black Hills of South Dakota Free Admission to South Dakota's Annual Celebration. Native American singers, dancers, artists, storyteller. Call 605-673-4681. Fax 605.2185. Visit our Web site.

Oktoberfest -

Fall in love with autumn colors and celebrate Oktoberfest -- Deadwood-style. This three day event boasts a traditional German beer tent, home brewer's contest, German cook-off, polka and authentic German bands, cloggers and a lederhosen contest. Two free concerts on Historic Main Street. Call 800.999.1876 or visit our Web site.

Spearfish Canyon -

Enjoy the splendor of Autumn foliage with a drive through Spearfish Canyon, a National Scenic Byway with breathtaking vistas. High Plains Heritage Center honors pioneers and Native Americans with western art and artifacts. Visit Spearfish - it's "Naturally Inviting". Call 800.626.8913. Email spfcoc@spearfish.sd.us

YMCA Fun Run / 'Walk -

A 2.5 or 5 mile event. Following the event will be a hamburger feed, a Crazy Days sidewalk sale and an auction to help raise money for the Annual event. Call 800.456.3345 or 605.666.4896. Visit our Web site.