There’s never a dull moment in the Black Hills of South Dakota! Whether you own a Black Hills home or just use the region as your playground, you can always find something going on to please the whole family.
Take this weekend for instance, it’s Holy Terror Days in Keystone marking the end of the season. This year it falls September 6-8. For those of you wanting a brief history lesson, Holy Terror Days began in the late 1800’s as an Independence Day celebration, creating entertainment for the gold rush miners and their families. It was named after the Holy Terror Mine which at that time, had the richest gold claim in all of the southern Black Hills.
Today, it’s not only good old-fashioned town fun but also a great fundraiser to help those in need in the Keystone area community. Check out all the festivities which include the annual parade, an auction, a 4th annual Ugly Truck Contest, and the always favorite “abuse of public officials event” (first throw shaving cream pies for $1 at ‘em, then help clean ‘em off by dunking them in the dunk tank). Lastly, top off the activities on Sunday with a downhill derby!
Ready to celebrate the 125th birthday of Spearfish? The Birthday will end with a blast during the Grand Finale weekend September 13-15. There will be fun for the whole family with antique cars, sack races, scavenger hunt and stage entertainment. Bring a basket for the Family Picnic starting at noon but save room for a piece of birthday cake to be served in the afternoon!
Save your appetite for the Taste of Autumn BBQ Cook-Off Championships, September 20-21. Come out to support our local BBQ experts. Enjoy some family fun on Friday evening with food, live music and refreshments. Taste of Autumn People’s Choice Judging will take place on Friday evening and is open to the public. Saturday morning the BBQ event will get under way with judging taking place in the early afternoon followed by awards presentations at 4 pm. All proceeds from this event will benefit the Rec Youth & Family Scholarship Program.
Take some time to enjoy our end-of-summer activities in the area! Whether you are looking for a year-around home, land, investment or vacation home, our expertise in the Black Hills or Rapid City markets will ensure you a stress-free experience. Contact me, Jim Peterson, at (605) 574-4444 or email me to discuss how I can help you with all your real estate needs. My office is in the heart of Hill City and as a tourist spot, restrooms are hard to find – mine are always open for your convenience!
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