Winter Events Near Deadwood
Winter in Deadwood brings festive celebrations, racing thrills, and cozy indulgence. Ring in the year with fireworks and fun during New Year’s Eve in Historic Deadwood, then feel the adrenaline at the Snocross Race Series. Keep the good times rolling with the town’s lively Mardi Gras party, and treat yourself at the Wine, Cheese, and Chocolate Stroll. Make your winter getaway one to remember - book direct with Deadwood Connections and enjoy every moment of the season in the Black Hills.
New Year's Eve in Historic Deadwood
December 27, 2025 - January 1, 2026
Celebrate the New Year in Historic Deadwood! Events will announced closer to the date. The Deadwood Trolley will run from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on New Year’s Eve.
Snocross Races
January 2026
The greatest show on snow returns to Deadwood as the ISOC Amsoil Championship Snocross Series hits the Black Hills for the annual Deadwood Snocross Showdown. More than 200 of the top professional Snocross racers will descend on the historic town’s Deadwood Event Complex for a weekend of high-flying, high-speed, high-octane snowmobile racing.
Mardi Gras Weekend
February 17th, 2026
Don’t miss the best Mardi Gras celebration north of the Bayou! Come to Deadwood, South Dakota for a weekend full of free food, a parade, parties, themed cocktails, and live music. Plus, there are special open container zones where you can roam from one Deadwood bar to the next (beer and wine only). Events include a Cajun Cocktail Crawl, a Free Mardi Gras Masquerade Party, a Cajun Cookoff, and a Mardi Gras Parade!
Wine, Cheese, and Chocolate Stroll
February 2026
Enjoy an afternoon of good eats and drinks! Stroll around downtown Deadwood as local businesses serve up samples of select fine wines, gourmet cheeses & sweet chocolates to ticket holders. Event takes lace between 1PM – 5PM. Limited to 300 people, so grab your tickets early!
