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July 19-25, 2026

CONSTRUCTION ON CRESCENT ST * SEE BELOW FOR DETAILS

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104 Years Of award winning Rodeo!

Since 1998, the Days of '76 Rodeo has been honored with the Rodeo Committee of the Year award 19 times. The Days of '76 is also a 16-time winner of the Badlands Circuit Rodeo of the Year award and was inducted into the Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame in July 2011.

 

Most recently the Days of 76 was recognized as one of the top 5 PRCA Large Outdoor Rodeo of the Year nominees in 2025!

🚧 IMPORTANT TRAFFIC UPDATE FOR DAYS OF '76 RODEO WEEK 🚧

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❌ Crescent Street is CLOSED from the Main Gate past the baseball field entrance.

⚠️ There is NO trailer entry through the Main Gate.

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CONTESTANTS & TRAILERS
DO NOT enter through 76th Drive or the Main Gate.
Enter from Dunlop Avenue and follow the road behind the City Shop.
Our security team will direct you to:

  • The baseball field, where traffic will be one-lane, two-way

  • Parking around the football field.

ALL trailers will EXIT ONLY through the Main Gate.

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CAMPGROUND PATRONS WITH RESERVATIONS​

Enter through 76th Drive and turn immediately toward the campground.

No Camper/Trailer access through the Main Gate of the event complex. 

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FAN PARKING
Continue entering at 76th Dr entrance and follow security personnel directions for parking.

A limited number of handicap parking spaces are available at the main gate.

 

PEDESTRIANS
The foot bridge is CLOSED due to the Crescent Street construction.
Please use the sidewalk and walk to the Main Gate to enter the arena.

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We appreciate everyone's patience as we work through these temporary traffic changes. Please allow extra travel time and follow the directions of our security personnel to help keep everyone moving safely.

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  • PRCA Steer Roping
    PRCA Steer Roping
    8 days to the event
    Sun, Jul 19
    Days of 76 Arena
    Jul 19, 2026, 9:00 AM MDT
    Days of 76 Arena, 76th Dr, Deadwood, SD 57732, USA
    Join us for the Days of 76 Steer Roping. This is a FREE event!
  • Days of 76 Rodeo Queen Contest
    Days of 76 Rodeo Queen Contest
    8 days to the event
    Sun, Jul 19
    Days of 76 Museum & Days of 76 Arena
    Jul 19, 2026, 10:00 AM MDT
    Days of 76 Museum & Days of 76 Arena, 18 76th Dr, Deadwood, SD 57732, USA
    Join us as young ladies compete for the titles of Miss Days of 76, Jr Miss Days of 76, and Days of 76 Princess! The contest will start in the Mary Adams Room of the Days of 76 Museum and move to the Days of 76 Arena for horsemanship.
  • WPRA Barrel Racing Slack
    WPRA Barrel Racing Slack
    9 days to the event
    Mon, Jul 20
    Days of 76 Arena
    Jul 20, 2026, 9:00 AM MDT
    Days of 76 Arena, 76th Dr, Deadwood, SD 57732, USA
    Watch the ladies of the WPRA as they compete in the Barrel Racing slack. This is a FREE event!
  • Days of 76 Rodeo Queen Coronation
    Days of 76 Rodeo Queen Coronation
    9 days to the event
    Mon, Jul 20
    Outlaw Square
    Jul 20, 2026, 10:00 AM MDT
    Outlaw Square, 703 Main St, Deadwood, SD 57732, USA
    Join us as we crown the 2026 Miss Days of 76, Jr Miss Days of 76, and Days of 76 Princess!
  • Brulé Concert
    Brulé Concert
    9 days to the event
    Mon, Jul 20
    Outlaw Square
    Jul 20, 2026, 8:00 PM MDT
    Outlaw Square, 703 Main St, Deadwood, SD 57732, USA
    We are proud to welcome Brulé to the Sue Lundberg Memorial Stage at 8pm on Monday, July 20th. This is a FREE CONCERT presented by Deadwood Historic Preservation and Days of 76. It’s a great way to kick off rodeo week and is part of Deadwood’s 150th celebration!
  • Timed Event Slack
    Timed Event Slack
    10 days to the event
    Tue, Jul 21
    Days of 76 Arena
    Jul 21, 2026, 8:00 AM MDT
    Days of 76 Arena, 76th Dr, Deadwood, SD 57732, USA
    PRCA & WPRA contestants compete in the timed event slack (Team Roping, Steer Wrestling, Tie-Down Roping, Breakaway Roping). The top 12 contestants in each event will return to compete in the evening rodeo performance! This is a FREE event!
  • Rodeo Queen Autographs!
    Rodeo Queen Autographs!
    10 days to the event
    Tue, Jul 21
    Outlaw Square
    Jul 21, 2026, 12:40 PM – 1:40 PM MDT
    Outlaw Square, 703 Main St, Deadwood, SD 57732, USA
    Come meet rodeo queens from across the country, snap a photo with them, and get an autograph! You can meet Miss Days of 76, Jr Miss Days of 76, Days of 76 Princess, Miss Rodeo South Dakota, Teen Miss Rodeo South Dakota, and state and local rodeo queens from across the country!
  • Rodeo Performance - FAMILY NIGHT!
    Rodeo Performance - FAMILY NIGHT!
    10 days to the event
    Tue, Jul 21
    Days of 76 Arena
    Jul 21, 2026, 7:00 PM MDT
    Days of 76 Arena, 76th Dr, Deadwood, SD 57732, USA
    Join us for Family Night at the first rodeo performance of the 2026 Days of 76! Discounted GA tickets tonight ONLY!
  • Wyatt Flores Concert
    Wyatt Flores Concert
    10 days to the event
    Tue, Jul 21
    Deadwood Mountain Grand
    Jul 21, 2026, 9:00 PM MDT
    Deadwood Mountain Grand, 1906 Deadwood Mountain Dr, Deadwood, SD 57732, USA
    We're partnering with our Sponsor Deadwood Mountain Grand to kick off the Days of 76 with Wyatt Flores! Get your tickets today!
  • Timed Event Slack
    Timed Event Slack
    11 days to the event
    Wed, Jul 22
    Days of 76 Arena
    Jul 22, 2026, 8:00 AM MDT
    Days of 76 Arena, 76th Dr, Deadwood, SD 57732, USA
    PRCA & WPRA contestants compete in the timed event slack (Team Roping, Steer Wrestling, Tie-Down Roping, Breakaway Roping). The top 12 contestants in each event will return to compete in the evening rodeo performance! This is a FREE event!
  • Rodeo Queen Autographs!
    Rodeo Queen Autographs!
    11 days to the event
    Wed, Jul 22
    Outlaw Square
    Jul 22, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM MDT
    Outlaw Square, 703 Main St, Deadwood, SD 57732, USA
    Come meet rodeo queens from across the country, snap a photo with them, and get an autograph! You can meet Miss Days of 76, Jr Miss Days of 76, Days of 76 Princess, Miss Rodeo South Dakota, Teen Miss Rodeo South Dakota, and state and local rodeo queens from across the country!
  • Rodeo Performance - Military Appreciation Night!
    Rodeo Performance - Military Appreciation Night!
    11 days to the event
    Wed, Jul 22
    Days of 76 Arena
    Jul 22, 2026, 7:00 PM MDT
    Days of 76 Arena, 76th Dr, Deadwood, SD 57732, USA
    Join us for Military Appreciation Night at the second rodeo performance of the 2026 Days of 76! Discounted GA tickets at the front gate for active duty and veteran military personnel and first responders with valid ID.
  • Timed Event Slack
    Timed Event Slack
    12 days to the event
    Thu, Jul 23
    Days of 76 Arena
    Jul 23, 2026, 8:00 AM MDT
    Days of 76 Arena, 76th Dr, Deadwood, SD 57732, USA
    PRCA & WPRA contestants compete in the timed event slack (Team Roping, Steer Wrestling, Tie-Down Roping, Breakaway Roping). The top 12 contestants in each event will return to compete in the evening rodeo performance! This is a FREE event!
  • Rodeo Queen Autographs!
    Rodeo Queen Autographs!
    12 days to the event
    Thu, Jul 23
    Outlaw Square
    Jul 23, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM MDT
    Outlaw Square, 703 Main St, Deadwood, SD 57732, USA
    Come meet rodeo queens from across the country, snap a photo with them, and get an autograph! You can meet Miss Days of 76, Jr Miss Days of 76, Days of 76 Princess, Miss Rodeo South Dakota, Teen Miss Rodeo South Dakota, and state and local rodeo queens from across the country!
  • Rodeo Performance - Yellow Feather Night!
    Rodeo Performance - Yellow Feather Night!
    12 days to the event
    Thu, Jul 23
    Days of 76 Arena
    Jul 23, 2026, 7:00 PM MDT
    Days of 76 Arena, 76th Dr, Deadwood, SD 57732, USA
    Join us for Yellow Feather Night at the third rodeo performance of the 2026 Days of 76! Yellow Feathers are in honor of the Pickup Man Campaign to show support and stand together to raise suicide awareness. Grab your yellow feather at the gate and stick it in your hat to be part of the campaign!
  • Timed Event Slack
    Timed Event Slack
    13 days to the event
    Fri, Jul 24
    Days of 76 Arena
    Jul 24, 2026, 8:00 AM MDT
    Days of 76 Arena, 76th Dr, Deadwood, SD 57732, USA
    PRCA & WPRA contestants compete in the timed event slack (Team Roping, Steer Wrestling, Tie-Down Roping, Breakaway Roping). The top 12 contestants in each event will return to compete in the evening rodeo performance! This is a FREE event!
  • Native American Experience
    Native American Experience
    13 days to the event
    Fri, Jul 24
    Deadwood's Outlaw Square
    Jul 24, 2026, 9:30 AM MDT
    Deadwood's Outlaw Square, 703 Main St, Deadwood, SD 57732, USA
    The Native American Experience provides the opportunity for local Native American performing artists to share their language and culture. This year’s performance is focusing on the youth. Several youth between the ages of 3 – 12 years will perform traditional dances.
  • Rodeo Queen Autographs!
    Rodeo Queen Autographs!
    13 days to the event
    Fri, Jul 24
    Outlaw Square
    Jul 24, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM MDT
    Outlaw Square, 703 Main St, Deadwood, SD 57732, USA
    Come meet rodeo queens from across the country, snap a photo with them, and get an autograph! You can meet Miss Days of 76, Jr Miss Days of 76, Days of 76 Princess, Miss Rodeo South Dakota, Teen Miss Rodeo South Dakota, and state and local rodeo queens from across the country!
  • Historic Parade - Tough Enough to Wear Pink Day!
    Historic Parade - Tough Enough to Wear Pink Day!
    13 days to the event
    Fri, Jul 24
    Historic Main Street
    Jul 24, 2026, 1:30 PM MDT
    Historic Main Street, Main St, Deadwood, SD 57732, USA
    Join us for Tough Enough to Wear Pink day at the Days of 76 Parade up Historic Main Street! Buy your Pink at the gate where all proceeds benefit locals who are battling cancer. Are you Tough Enough to Wear Pink?
  • Rodeo Performance - Tough Enough to Wear Pink Day!
    Rodeo Performance - Tough Enough to Wear Pink Day!
    13 days to the event
    Fri, Jul 24
    Days of 76 Arena
    Jul 24, 2026, 7:00 PM MDT
    Days of 76 Arena, 76th Dr, Deadwood, SD 57732, USA
    Join us for Tough Enough to Wear Pink day at the fourth rodeo performance of the 2026 Days of 76! Buy your Pink at the gate where all proceeds benefit locals who are battling cancer. Are you Tough Enough to Wear Pink?

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