The 20th Annual Deadwood Jam needs volunteers to staff a variety of shifts at this year’s two-day celebration of music in downtown Deadwood. Volunteers are needed to staff the gates (selling/taking tickets and issuing wrist bands) and work in the beer garden (you must be 21 or older to sell beer). Bands scheduled for the 2010 Deadwood Jam include John McEuen, John Eddie, Kory and the Fireflies, Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band, Blood, Sweat and Tears and Collective Soul.

Volunteer shifts are as follows:
Friday, Sept. 17th:
3:00 PM – 9:30 PM (gates)
3:00 PM – 6:00 PM (beer garden)
6:00 PM – 10:00 PM (beer garden)
Saturday, Sept. 18th:
1 PM – 4:30 PM (gates)
4:30 PM – 9:30 PM (gates)
12:00 PM – 4:00 PM (beer garden)
4:00 PM – 7:00 PM (beer garden)
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM (beer garden)
For additional information or to sign up for a shift, please email kiera.marick@saloon10.com to volunteer at a ticket gate or call Mike (605) 580-1056 to volunteer in the beer garden.

The cars are rolling into town! Here’s a schedule for this weekend’s Kool Deadwood Nites – hope you can make it to take it all in!

Thursday, Aug 26
4 p.m. – 8 p.m. – Car registration – Deadwood Gulch Convention Center.
6 p.m. – 9 p.m. – People’s Choice Award voting – History and Information Center Parking Lot.
7 p.m. – 10 p.m. – 3rd Annual Sock Hop with DJ – History and Information Parking Lot (*Must be registered to park in the lot. First come, first serve.)
9 p.m. – Results of People’s Choice (during Sock Hop) – History and Information Center parking lot.
Friday, Aug. 27
9 a.m. – 7 p.m. – Car registration – Deadwood Gulch Convention Center
10 a.m. – 2 p.m. – Deadwood Rod Run – Escorted tour through beautiful Spearfish Canyon.
Noon – 7 p.m. – Owners-only BBQ – Deadwood Gulch Convention Center
Noon to 5 p.m. – Auction vehicle check-in at the Open Cut parking lot in Lead (for Saturday auction vehicles)
5 p.m. – FREE Main Street concerts begin! Featuring The Kid & Nic Show, DD & The Fayrohs and SHA NA NA!
Saturday, Aug. 28
7 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. – Car registration, Deadwood Gulch Convention Center.
9:30 a.m. – Auction begins with memorabilia and artwork at Open Cut parking lot in Lead – (vehicle auction to begin at 10 a.m. and end around 4 p.m.)
8 a.m. – noon – Classic Car Competition/Judging – Days of ’76 Rodeo Grounds/Ferguson Field, across from the First Gold Hotel.
10 a.m. – 4 p.m. – Auction vehicle check-in at Deadwood Gulch Gaming Resort (for Sunday’s vehicle auction.)10a.m. – 4p.m. – Poker Runs – throughout the Black Hills.
4 p.m. – Poker Run awards party at Tin Lizzie on Main St. in Deadwood
5 p.m. – FREE Main Street Concerts featuring DD & The Fayrohs , Art Poco’s The Rat Pack and THE PLATTERS!
Sunday, Aug. 29
7 a.m. – Parade line-up begins – Rodeo Grounds/Ferguson Field.
9 a.m. – Parade on Main Street begins. Show and Shine – Main Street, immediately following the parade.
9:30 a.m. – Vehicle, memorabilia and artwork auction at Deadwood Gulch Gaming Resort
11 a.m. – Awards – Parking lot at the History and Information Center

Additional Kool Deadwood Nites-related Events:

Snap On ‘No Compromise’ Tour at Tin Lizzie
The Snap-On “No Compromise” Tour is coming to Deadwood’s Tin Lizzie for Kool Deadwood Nites, August 27-29. The tour is traveling across the country with products Snap On has to offer, including demos, displays and the newest technology – including two fully-equipped tractor trailers as well as other surprises, like the 1957 Glo-mad and the Snap-on Tool Orange County Chopper, built on the American Chopper television show. Tin Lizzie will also feature, on Aug. 28, Elvis Presley and Neil Diamond tribute shows. Events begin at noon. Go to www.tinlizzie.com or call 800-643-4490 for more information.
Four Aces to host Fuzzy Dice during Kool Deadwood Nites
Fuzzy Dice are coming out of retirement and to the Four Aces. The band, with their renditions of hits from the Doo Wop of the 50s, Groovy Tunes of the 60s, high energy of the 70s and a touch of the 80s, will be a crowd pleaser. Fuzzy Dice will perform from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 27; from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 28; and from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 29. Call 578-2323 or visit www.fouraceshotel.com for more info.

It’s coming…and soon! It’s Deadwood’s largest event, Kool Deadwood Nites – here’s a schedule and story about the event — it’s going to be grand!
Lee
Sha Na Na, The Platters
to headline Kool Deadwood Nites

Aug. 26-29 event features classic cars, free concerts, parade

MEDIA: Interviews with entertainers must be scheduled prior to the event. For interviews or for photos, see contact information below.

DEADWOOD (8/18/10) — Kool Deadwood Nites, the region’s largest gathering of classic cars, free music and nostalgic fun, comes to Deadwood Thursday, Aug. 26 through Sunday, Aug. 29. This year Kool Deadwood Nites will feature free Main Street concerts by The Platters, and Sha Na Na, two of the biggest stars of the ‘50s and ‘60s.

Kool Deadwood Nites begins Thursday, Aug. 26, with registration from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Deadwood Gulch Convention Center. People’s Choice voting for early car registrants will be from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Deadwood’s History and Information Center Parking Lot, with results of the voting at 9 p.m. The 2nd annual Sock Hop will be from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., also in the History and Information Center Parking Lot. Prizes are awarded during the Sock Hop, and the public is invited to attend.

At 10 a.m. Friday, the Deadwood Rod Run, an escorted tour through Spearfish Canyon, begins. Car registration for Kool Deadwood Nites continues from noon to 7 p.m. An owners-only barbecue will be held in conjunction with the registration, at the registration center at the Deadwood Gulch Convention Center.

Friday’s free concerts on Main Street begin at 5 p.m. featuring the Kid & Nic Show and DD & The Fayroh’s, followed by Friday’s headliner Sha Na Na. This highly popular ’60s rock ‘n’ roll band released more than 40 albums, including the 40th Anniversary Collector’s Edition in 2009. Sha Na Na’s songs – and band members – were featured in “Grease.” The group also played at Woodstock and had a hit television show for four years. They will be playing all the hits from the era.

On Saturday, Aug. 28, registration continues from 7 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. A classic car competition will be held, with judging from 8 a.m. to noon at the Days of 76 Rodeo Grounds, across from the First Gold Hotel. Poker runs begin at 10 a.m. and continue until 4 p.m. throughout Deadwood and the Black Hills. There will also be an art, memorabilia and classic car auction Saturday beginning at 9:30 a.m. at the Open Cut parking lot in Lead.

Bands hit the stage once again Saturday, beginning at 5 p.m. Saturday’s free concerts feature DD & The Fayroh’s, as well as The Rat Pack Tribute. Saturday’s headliner is The Platters. The Platters had a number of Top 10 hits, including “Only You,” “The Great Pretender,” “Twilight Time,” “Smoke Gets in Your Eyes,” and many more.

On Sunday, Aug. 29, the classic car parade, a crowd favorite, will be held. Cars begin lining up at 7 a.m. at the Days of 76 Rodeo Grounds and the parade will begin up Main Street at approximately 9 a.m. After the parade, all cars will be on display on Main Street for a show-and-shine. The weekend’s award ceremony will be held at the History and Information Center Parking lot beginning at 11 a.m. There’s also another art, memorabilia and classic car auction on Sunday, beginning at 9:30 a.m. at Deadwood Gulch Gaming Resort.

Kool Deadwood Nites 2010 Schedule

Thursday, Aug 26
4 p.m. – 8 p.m. – Car registration – Deadwood Gulch Convention Center.
6 p.m. – 9 p.m. – People’s Choice Award voting – History and Information Center Parking Lot.
7 p.m. – 10 p.m. – 3rd Annual Sock Hop with DJ – History and Information Parking Lot (*Must be registered to park in the lot. First come, first serve.)
9 p.m. – Results of People’s Choice (during Sock Hop) – History and Information Center parking lot.

Friday, Aug. 27
9 a.m. – 7 p.m. – Car registration – Deadwood Gulch Convention Center
10 a.m. – 2 p.m. – Deadwood Rod Run – Escorted tour through beautiful Spearfish Canyon.
Noon – 7 p.m. – Owners-only BBQ – Deadwood Gulch Convention Center.
Noon to 5 p.m. – Auction vehicle check-in at the Open Cut parking lot in Lead (for Saturday auction vehicles)
5 p.m. – FREE Main Street concerts begin! Featuring The Kid & Nic Show, DD & The Fayrohs and SHA NA NA!

Saturday, Aug. 28
7 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. – Car registration, Deadwood Gulch Convention Center.
9:30 a.m. – Auction begins with memorabilia and artwork at Open Cut parking lot in Lead – (vehicle auction to begin at 10 a.m. and end around 4 p.m.)
8 a.m. – noon – Classic Car Competition/Judging – Days of ’76 Rodeo Grounds/Ferguson Field, across from the First Gold Hotel.
10a.m. – 4p.m. – Poker Runs – – throughout the Black Hills.
10 a.m. – 4 p.m. – Auction vehicle check-in at Deadwood Gulch Gaming Resort (for Sunday’s vehicle auction.)
5 p.m. – FREE Main Street Concerts featuring DD & The Fayrohs , Art Poco’s The Rat Pack and THE PLATTERS!

Sunday, Aug. 29
7 a.m. – Parade line-up begins – Rodeo Grounds/Ferguson Field.
9 a.m. – Parade on Main Street begins. Show and Shine – Main Street, immediately following the parade.
9:30 a.m. – Vehicle, memorabilia and artwork auction at Deadwood Gulch Gaming Resort.
11 a.m. – Awards – Parking lot at the History and Information Center.

It’s the Days in Deadwood this week!!! Awfully nice weather for a busy week for us here at the Chamber. Good crowds, good times! The Days of 76 continues through the weekend… here’s a schedule: OH, and if you can’t make it to the parade, you can watch the rodeo LIVE on our website! We are streaming the rodeo on our video gallery, so head to www.deadwood.org and check out the video gallery!
Here’s the schedule, have a great weekend all!
Friday, July 30

1:30 p.m. Deadwood Main Street – Historic Parade

7 p.m. PRCA Rodeo Performance

Saturday, July 31

10 a.m. Deadwood Main Street – Historic Parade

1:30 p.m. PRCA Rodeo Performance

7 p.m. PRCA Rodeo Performance

Attention all Deadwood fans!

If you’re reading this BLOG you’re obviously digitally hanging out with us here on the internet, but are you keeping updated with all the Deadwood happenings on Facebook?
You should be!
You can link up with us to stay in touch at: www.facebook.com/historicdeadwood

And we even have some legendary figures helping you to stay up to date with the best party in South Dakota!
Whoever said old folks aren’t hip with technology has never met THE Wild Bill Hickok! You can even befriend old Wild Bill on Facebook at: www.facebook.com/thewildbillhickok

And if you’re on Twitter follow us at: www.twitter.com/DeadwoodSD

See ya on the inter-web y’all!

Nation’s Best Cowboys Return
for Days of 76

Deadwood event celebrates 88th year of celebration.

As they have for the past 87 years, the nation’s best cowboys and cowgirls will converge in Deadwood at one of the top outdoor rodeos in the country – the 88th annual Days of 76 Rodeo, July 27-31.

The Days of 76 started as small celebration of Deadwood’s past. Over time, the celebration evolved to include one of the nation’s most highly rated rodeos, being honored by the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association more than 10 times. The PRCA has named the Days of 76 the Small Outdoor Rodeo of the Year four times and Medium Rodeo of the Year each year since 2004. In 2007, the Days of ‘76 was also named the Badlands Circuit Rodeo of the Year.

Spectators will see more than 600 of the nation’s finest rodeo stars competing in bareback riding, steer wrestling, saddle bronc riding, team roping, tie-down roping, barrel racing and bull riding. All of the competitors are PRCA card holders. Many of which make the national finals in Las Vegas.

Deadwood’s Days of ’76 rodeo performances will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, July 29, Friday, July 30 and Saturday, July 31. There will also be a 1:30 p.m. performance on Saturday, July 31. Tough Enough to Wear Pink day is Friday, July 30. Days of ’76 week kicks off on Tuesday, July 27 with PRCA steer roping at 10 a.m. Tie-down roping, steer wrestling and team roping slack will begin at 8 a.m. Wednesday, July 28, with more timed event slack on Thursday, July 29, also at 8 a.m. Barrel racing slack will be held after the timed-event slack on Thursday, July 29. Days of ’76 competitors will compete for the Committee’s Purse, which in 2010 will be nearly $50,000.

The mile-long historic parades will be held on Friday, July 30 at 1:30 p.m. and Saturday, July 31 at 10 a.m.

The rodeo is a nonprofit event made possible through sponsors, previous ticket sales and the city of Deadwood. The Days of 76 Rodeo Committee plans and organizes the rodeo. Also, a 20-person board of directors and countless volunteers help make the event memorable.

Visit www.daysof76.com or www.deadwood.org for more information. For tickets, contact Black Hills Central Reservations at 1-888-838-BULL, or purchase online at www.blackhillsvacations.com.
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88th Annual Days of ’76 Schedule of Events

Tuesday, July 27
10 a.m. PRCA Steer Roping

Wednesday, July 28
8 a.m. Timed Events Rodeo Slack

Thursday, July 29
8 a.m. Timed Events Rodeo Slack. WPRA Barrel Racing Slack following Timed Events Slack
7 p.m. PRCA Rodeo Performance

Friday, July 30
1:30 p.m. Deadwood Main Street – Historic Parade
7 p.m. PRCA Rodeo Performance

Saturday, July 31
10 a.m. Deadwood Main Street – Historic Parade
1:30 p.m. PRCA Rodeo Performance
7 p.m. PRCA Rodeo Performance
Times subject to change due to weather precautions

Deadwood Named ‘Awesome Vacation’ by MSN and Bing Travel
DEADWOOD, S.D. (7/13/10) – Historic Deadwood has been named one of America’s “50 Awesome Vacations” by the editors of MSN.com and Bing Travel. One distinctive vacation destination from each of the 50 states was chosen for the online summer travel feature. The story’s goal was to answer the question, “If you could visit one place in every state, where would it be?”

“We in Deadwood have always known what an awesome destination this is. It’s great to see that MSN and Bing Travel agree,” said George Milos, head of the Deadwood Chamber of Commerce.

Deadwood, named as South Dakota’s destination, made the list because of its well-known history as an untamed mining town. MSN and Bing described Deadwood as a modern town where the Old West is still alive and kicking. The entire town is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

The “50 Awesome Vacations” feature went on to tell how legendary figures such as Wild Bill Hickok and Calamity Jane once walked Deadwood’s streets, and now rest high above town in Mount Moriah Cemetery. Today, historic re-enactors — including one who play Wild Bill himself — still roam the streets of downtown Deadwood.

Other U.S. destinations that were named included the volcanoes of Hawaii, Chicago’s Wrigley Field, Fort Hays, Kansas and Times Square in New York City.

Always great to be appreciated!

Thanks all!
Lee

While the calendar says June 21 as day one of the summer, most people get in that summer mode after Memorial Day. This year, however, it was hard to find your summer mentality in the Black Hills because of thunderstorm and rain shower, and temperatures below normal.

But that all changed in the last week, as the mercury climbed into the 80s and, gasp! the 90s! And my oh my things are awfully green on the hills surrounding Deadwood. It’s a bit funny, but after the winter and not-very-high temperatures of the spring turned into even the low 80s, it was all folks could do to not talk about the heat. Yep, the four seasons of Deadwood sometimes are quite drastic!

At any rate, summer is here, Deadwood is full of hustle and bustle. Wild Bill Days was a success, and now we are looking toward the Days of ’76 (July 27-31), the Legends Ride during the Sturgis Rally (August 9) and, of course, Kool Deadwood Nites (August 26-29), Deadwood’s largest event.

We hope you can make it out to join us! And if you haven’t done so already, and you are on Facebook, check us out at www.facebook.com/historicdeadwood . We’re even on Twitter, @DeadwoodSD. Keep up with all things Deadwood!

Oh, and we are still playing text message blackjack – text the word PLAY to 88188 and win some cool Deadwood stuff.

OK, back to work! Have a great week all.

Lee

It’s here – WILD BILL DAYS! Well, not quite, but it will start in a couple days!
Hope you are heading this way, and if not, I’m posting a schedule in hopes to entice you a little more! Hope to see you DEADWOOD:

Friday, June 18
10am – Firearms and Old West Auction Preview and Show – Lodge at Deadwood

10am – Dock Dogs Big Air Wave Competition on Main Street

11am – March of Dimes and First Gold Celebrity Shoot-Out Fundraiser – Ferguson Field

5pm – Music begins on Main Street featuring Shantel Bolks

6:30pm – Free concert featuring Brock Finn

8pm – Free concert featuring Ryan Shupe and the Rubber Band

Saturday, June 19
9am – Cowboy Fast Draw Championships – Ferguson Field

10am – Firearms and Old West Auction Preview and Show – Lodge at Deadwood

10am – Dock Dogs Big Air Wave Competition on Main Street

Noon – Black Hills State University Pole Vaulters on Main Street

5pm – Music begins on historic Main Street stage featuring Shantel Bolks

6:30pm – Free concert featuring Brock Finn

8pm – Free concert featuring John Michael Montgomery

Sunday, June 20
9am – Cowboy Fast Draw Championships – Ferguson Field

10am – Firearms and Old West Auction and Show – Lodge at Deadwood

Wow summer is coming up on us fast!!! It’s June, and there’s no time to wait – we have some great events coming up, starting this weekend with the Mickelson Trail Marathon — and on June 18-20 -
WILD BILL DAYS! here’s a schedule of the events – it’s going to be grand celebration, we hope to see you in Deadwood!

2010 Wild Bill Days Schedule of Events:
Times approximate/tentative
Friday, June 18
10am – Firearms and Old West Auction Preview and Show – Lodge at Deadwood
10am – Dock Dogs Big Air Wave Competition on Main Street
11am – March of Dimes and First Gold Celebrity Shoot-Out Fundraiser – Ferguson Field
5pm – Music begins on Main Street featuring Shantel Bolks
6:30pm – Free concert featuring Brock Finn
8pm – Free concert featuring Ryan Shupe and the Rubber Band

Saturday, June 19
9am – Cowboy Fast Draw Championships – Ferguson Field
10am – Firearms and Old West Auction Preview and Show – Lodge at Deadwood
10am – Dock Dogs Big Air Wave Competition on Main Street
Noon – Black Hills State University Pole Vaulters on Main Street
5pm – Music begins on historic Main Street stage featuring Shantel Bolks
6:30pm – Free concert featuring Brock Finn
8pm – Free concert featuring John Michael Montgomery

Sunday, June 20
9am – Cowboy Fast Draw Championships – Ferguson Field
10am – Firearms and Old West Auction and Show – Lodge at Deadwood
Book your trip now. This is a can’t miss event! Book your lodging ONLINE today! CLICK HERE to book and check availability!

Call 1-800-999-1876 for more information!