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Every fall, South Dakota trades its bright green leaves for breathtaking shades of gold, amber and scarlet. The Black Hills National Forest and bluffs along the Missouri River take on a new look, but even the Badlands and Deadwood feel different in the crisp fall air. Discover all of the ways South Dakota gets even better this time of year.
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Fall Volksmarch at Crazy Horse Memorial
Join thousands of hikers on the biannual 10K (6.2-mile) trek and summit the world’s largest in-progress mountain carving.
Sunday, September 26, 2021
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Fall Volksmarch at Crazy Horse Memorial - Sunday, September 26, 2021
Black Hills Powwow - Friday, October 8-Sunday, October 10, 2021
Black Hills Powwow
The Black Hills Powwow is one of the premier American Indian cultural events in the U.S. Don’t miss this chance to see traditional dancing, singing, fine art and more.
Friday, October 8–Sunday, October 10, 2021
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Deadweird
Deadweird is how Deadwood does Halloween. Attend the Monster Ball on Friday or the Costume Contest on Saturday to enjoy live music, dancing and prizes!
Friday, October 29–Saturday, October 30, 2021
Get Weird
Deadweird - Friday, October 29-Saturday, October 30, 2021
Yankton Harvest Halloween - October 30, 2021
Yankton Harvest Halloween
Stop by for trick-or-treating, Halloween-themed games, vendors, live music, dancing and more. The annual Harvest Halloween in Downtown Yankton is one spooktacular good time!
Saturday, October 30, 2021
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