About black hills stock show & rodeo
Rapid City, SD becomes home to cowboys, horses, and wild western action during the Annual Black Hills Stock Show & Rodeo®, January 31- February 8, 2025.
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 from a 13-state region attend the western festival that features 120 different livestock, horse and rodeo events along with over 400 vendors to shop from.
Our 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 concerts, and beer festival.
Whether it’s competing in the AQHA Horse Show, riding a wild bronc, or showcasing prized livestock, the Black Hills Stock Show® encourages you to “Do Big Things” in Rapid City.
An idea that started as a discussion in a laundromat by the Rapid City Chamber Ag Committee has since evolved into a multi-event show attracting people from a 13-state region and boasting over 330,000 attendees. BHSS is committed to preserving the western heritage in the state of South Dakota while incorporating rural lifestyles into the urban community of Rapid City.