1. Center Of The Nation All Car Rally
City: Belle Fourche, SD
Category: Annual Events & Festivals
Telephone: (605) 892-2676, (888) 345-JULY
Address: Off 8th Street
Description: Collectible cars and trucks from across the nation show up here to show off. Owners can participate in the show-and-shine competition, and the event runs in conjunction with the South Dakota State Chili Cook-off, which is open to the public for spicy sampling and bears a cash prize for the winner. Most types of collectible cars and trucks are welcome, but call ahead to learn if there are restrictions. There’s a registration fee for vehicle owners, but spectators and those who just want to ooh and aah don’t have to pay. The All Car Rally is held the second weekend of June on Fri, Sat, and Sun.
2. Black Hills Roundup
City: Belle Fourche, SD
Category: Annual Events & Festivals
Telephone: (605) 892-2643, (888) 345-JULY
Address: Roundup Street
Description: The first roundup in 1918 was a Red Cross benefit. This long-standing and entertaining event still takes place over five days around the Fourth of July, and there’s a lot to see and do. You can enjoy carnival rides, a free barbecue, roundup and horsemanship performances, a 10K run, a parade, and the Miss Rodeo South Dakota Pageant. The roundup itself is a Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) event, with traditional rodeo competition and entertainment. Brothers Marvin and Mark Garrett, Belle Fourche’s world-champion riders, usually attend and compete as well. Ticket prices for the rodeo range from $9 to $16 for adults, depending on seating selection, with discounts for children. Most other roundup events are free. The Roundup Grounds are 1.5 blocks west off US 85 (5th Street).