Days of '76 Rodeo & Parades
About this event
The Days of '76 Rodeo & Parades is a cultural festival in Deadwood, South Dakota, at Days of '76 Event Complex. The 2026 event takes place Jul 19–25, 2026. Deadwood's award-winning outdoor PRCA rodeo, honored 19 times as Rodeo Committee of the Year and inducted into the Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame. A week of bronc riding, parades, and Old West celebration at the Days of '76 Event Complex draws rodeo fans from across the northern plains each July.
Annual, third week of July
Location & directions
Days of '76 Event Complex, 975 Main St, Deadwood, SD 57732
Frequently asked questions
When is Days of '76 Rodeo & Parades 2026?
Days of '76 Rodeo & Parades takes place Jul 19–25, 2026 in Deadwood, South Dakota. Annual, third week of July
Where is Days of '76 Rodeo & Parades held?
Days of '76 Rodeo & Parades is held in Deadwood, South Dakota, at Days of '76 Event Complex, 975 Main St, Deadwood, SD 57732.
What is Days of '76 Rodeo & Parades?
Deadwood's award-winning outdoor PRCA rodeo, honored 19 times as Rodeo Committee of the Year and inducted into the Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame.
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