Days of 76 Rodeo

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Sports & AdventureDeadwood
DatesDates TBA · Usually JulyCheck locally before booking
Duration7 daysListed event span
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forCompetition, enduranceDeadwood's rodeo committee has been named
LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: USD
CategorySports & AdventureFestival type
The story

Days of 76 Rodeo in Deadwood

The Days of 76 Rodeo has run in Deadwood, South Dakota, since the 1920s, growing out of celebrations inspired by Buffalo Bill Cody's Wild West Show into a PRCA-sanctioned rodeo now inducted into the Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame, held each July with two horse-drawn parades and a dedicated museum.

The Days of 76 Rodeo traces its roots to celebrations in Deadwood, South Dakota, inspired directly by Buffalo Bill Cody's Wild West Show, with organized events dating to around 1922 and the rodeo taking a more formal shape by 1924.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

Deadwood's rodeo committee has been named PRCA Rodeo Committee of the Year 19 times and was inducted into the Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame in 2011, a level of national recognition few regional rodeos achieve, and the event was nominated as a top-five PRCA Large Outdoor Rodeo as recently as 2025

02

The mystery stays covered

Its accompanying Days of '76 Museum, run by Deadwood History Inc

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The city starts moving

, preserves the actual antique horse-drawn wagons, carriages, and stagecoaches still used in the rodeo's two annual parades, giving the event a living connection to its own history rather than a purely modern production

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

The two annual horse-drawn parades

Water and renewal

Living ritual

using antique wagons

The sacred route

Living ritual

and stagecoaches preserved specifically for the event by Deadwood History Inc

The local code

Living ritual

connect the rodeo directly to its early-twentieth-century roots

Tradition 5

Living ritual

while the rodeo competition itself continues a run recognized nationally for its consistent quality by PRCA committee awards

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually July

Getting around

Plan arrival around the route or course in Deadwood; closures can make normal travel slower.

What to wear

Western wear is common and practical: boots, jeans, and a hat, with sun protection for daytime rodeo sessions held in an outdoor arena during Deadwood's warm July weather.

Safety

At Days of 76 Rodeo, respect barriers, moving equipment and marshal guidance; photos are never worth stepping into active areas.

Where to stay

Choose lodging by the part of Deadwood you will actually use, not only by the cheapest room.

Tickets/cost

Check official or local sources for ticketed areas, paid stands, and same-year access rules.

Language/currency

USD

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map44.38 N, 103.73 WOpen in Google Maps

Deadwood, SD

Nearest airportRCA — Ellsworth Air Force Base
TransportPlan arrival around the route or course in Deadwood; closures can make normal travel slower.
Stay areaChoose lodging by the part of Deadwood you will actually use, not only by the cheapest room.

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Days of 76 Rodeo?

Days of 76 Rodeo is listed for Past edition: 19–25 July 2026. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Days of 76 Rodeo take place?

The festival is listed in Deadwood, United States. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

7 days is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Deadwood, SD

Is it family friendly?

unknown

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

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Official URLdaysof76.com
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SourceSource link available
Listed datesDates TBA · Usually July
Source statusOfficial source linked
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