Rapid City, South Dakota – The time has come again for the Black Hills Stock Show & Rodeo® from January 31-February 8, 2025! Celebrating all their years of wild western action, Rapid City, South Dakota is ready to go as they prepare for the 2025 Black Hills Stock Show and Rodeo® where rodeo and stock show fans alike come on out and “Do Big Things!”
Black Hills Stock Show & Rodeo
Rapid City, South Dakota
January 31 – February 8, 2025
Details
The Black Hills Stock Show & Rodeo® is the second largest event in the state of South Dakota following the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. An estimated 331,000 people attend the western festival that features 120 different livestock, horse and rodeo events along with over 300 vendors to shop from. The little Midwestern City becomes a slice of the Old West when cowboys and ranchers come to town to compete in ten different breeds of cattle shows, ranch rodeos and 14 different horse events. There is something for everyone, including a beer festival, Bullfighters Only, All American Sheep Day, concerts by Jackson Dean with Bart Crow and Ian Munsick with Colby Acuff, and more.
History
With a history rich in farming and ranching and originating from an idea to protect and honor agriculture communities, the Black Hills Stock Show and Rodeo® were born. With humble beginnings in 1958, members of the Rapid City Chamber Ag Committee aimed to combine the rural lifestyle with the quickly growing urban community of Rapid City. Starting out as a stock show showcasing only three breeds of cattle (Angus, Hereford, and Shorthorn,) the “Winter Show,” as it was originally called, made a splash in Rapid City and continued to grow and thrive. Each year saw great improvement as more breeds of cattle were added to the lineup. In 1966, the Winter Show received the new name, The Black Hills Stock Show® when ownership of the event was passed on to Central States Fair, INC. It wasn’t until 1978 that the first “Winter Rodeo” occurred in conjunction with the stock show.
Mission Statement
“We showcase agriculture, tourism, and our community.”
-Black Hills Stock Show & Rodeo
Non-Profit Organization: Central States Fair, Inc.
As a non-profit organization in Rapid City, Central States Fair, Inc. supports other community organizations and groups such as the South Dakota National Guard, Western Junior Livestock Show, the Rapid City Police Department, Pennington County 4-H, and many others. Central States Fair, Inc. donates more than $120,000 in goods and services to other community organizations.
Ticket Information
With a multitude of events going on, you can find all of the ticket information on the Black Hills Stock Show and Rodeo website. Children’s tickets for most of the general events start at only $10 and the adults’ range in price starts at $15. Learn more at centralstatesfairinc.com/p/tickets–deals.
This event is a great way to experience the culture and history of the American West. Every year, thousands of people come to Rapid City to take part in the show and enjoy the exciting atmosphere!
Last Updated on 03/12/2025 by Danny O’Donnell
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