Entertainment & Events in Custer, South Dakota

Special Events

Night Blasts at Crazy Horse Memorial 605-673-4681
12151 Avenue of the Chiefs
Custer, SD 57730
Crazy Horse Memorial
Held annually, there are two dates for the blasts. The first blast is on June 26th which celebrates the birthday of Mrs. Korczak (Ruth) Ziolkowski whom was the wife of the late Crazy Horse Memorial sculptor. The first blast also commemorates the anniversary of the Battle of the Little Big Horn in 1876. The second blast is on September 6th which commemorates the anniversaries of the death of Crazy Horse in 1877 and the birth of sculptor Korczak Ziolkowski in 1908. After 6pm during the nights of the blasts, canned goods will be taken as donations for KOTA care and Share Food Drive. For more information please visit Crazy Horse Memorial's website. more
Legends in Light (Laser-Light Show) 605.673.4681
12151 Avenue of the Chiefs
Custer, SD 57730
Honoring the Native American heritage the laser show is presented at night during the Memorial Day weekend through Native American Day in October every year. The light show turns the mountain into a 500 foot "screen" as the lights hit the mountain. Come watch this unique method of story telling with the whole family! more

Black Hills Playhouse 605-255-4141
24834 South Playhouse Road
Custer, SD 57730
Custer State Park
Four to five plays are produced each season, from June through August. more

Gift from Mother Earth Celebration 605.673.4681
12151 Avenue of the Chiefs
Custer, SD 57730
Come enjoy an art show and contest with numerous categories and also watch the Native American Fashion Show and see some wearable art. Also enjoy indian songs and dances. Also go shop for custom made clothing, jewelry, and much more. This event are held annually in June. Please see Crazy Horse Memorial's website for more information. more

Buffalo Round Up & Arts Festival 605-255-4515
Custer State Park
Custer, SD 57730
Enjoy three days of South Dakota's finest artists and craftsmen at the annual Buffalo Roundup Arts Festival. Start you morning with a pancake feed, enjoy on-going western and Native American entertainment or purchase fine artwork or South Dakota-made products. It's a South Dakota experience you won't want to miss. more
Native American's Day Celebration at Crazy Horse 605-673-4681
12151 Avenue of the Chiefs
Custer, SD 57730
Held annually, the Native Americans Day celebration at Crazy Horse Memorial will have an educational program for everyone to enjoy, Native American singers, dancers, artists and storytellers. Children will get to participate in hands-on activities and everyone will get to witness a blast on the mountain carving. Everyone will also get to enjoy a free buffalo stew lunch! more

Crazy Horse Volksmarch Hike 605.673.4681
12151 Avenue of the Chiefs
Custer, SD 57730
Held annually during the first weekend in June, this hike is a 10k or 6.2 mile woodlands hike to the largest mountain carving in the world (Still in progress). With over 15,000 hikers a year this hike is the most popular in the US. This is the only time visitors are allowed to hike to the top of the carving. If you donate cash or three cans of food to the KOTA Care & Share Food Drive hikers get in for free. For more information please visit Crazy Horse Memorial's website. more