Wild Bill Days
About this event
The Wild Bill Days is a cultural festival in Deadwood, South Dakota, at Historic Main Street and Outlaw Square. The 2026 event takes place Jun 19–21, 2026. A free three-day festival honoring Wild Bill Hickok and Deadwood's Gold Rush heritage on historic Main Street. Downtown art vendors, gold-panning demonstrations, Deadwood Alive shootouts, classic car auctions, and free concerts on Main Street and Outlaw Square bring the Old West roaring back each June.
Annual, Father's Day weekend in June
Location & directions
Historic Main Street and Outlaw Square, Deadwood, SD 57732
Frequently asked questions
When is Wild Bill Days 2026?
Wild Bill Days takes place Jun 19–21, 2026 in Deadwood, South Dakota. Annual, Father's Day weekend in June
Where is Wild Bill Days held?
Wild Bill Days is held in Deadwood, South Dakota, at Historic Main Street and Outlaw Square, Deadwood, SD 57732.
What is Wild Bill Days?
A free three-day festival honoring Wild Bill Hickok and Deadwood's Gold Rush heritage on historic Main Street.
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