It’s time for the trikes: First Gold hosting Deadwood 3 Wheeler Rally

2024-06-26 14:09:00.000

Going on in July: Deadwood 3-wheeler Rally July 7th, Spearfish Canyon Half Marathon and 5k July 13th, The Brothel Ghost Hunt July 19th, 1892 Historic Adams House Ghost Hund July 20-21th, Day of '76 July 21-27th

It’s almost time for one of our favorite summer events: The 10th Annual Deadwood 3 Wheeler Rally. It takes place right across the street from us at the Deadwood Event Center, and First Gold Gaming Resort has been proud to host the event since it began in 2015.

This year’s rally is from noon Sunday, July 7, to 8am Friday, July 12, 2024. Trikes from all over the U.S. and Canada come to enjoy scenic rides around Deadwood and the beautiful Black Hills, including popular attractions like Mount Rushmore and Crazy Horse Memorial. 

Here in Deadwood, the rally will include a Trike Show n’ Shine at the Deadwood Event Center and a Night Trike Parade on Main Street. Throughout the rally, there will be vendors, activities, and a chance to make new friends at the event center. 

For a complete event schedule and registration information, visit d3wrfirstgold.com. 

Need a place to stay? We’ve got you covered. We are excited to share a special stay, ride and play package that includes one night of lodging at First Gold Gaming or Travelodge, $20 in Promo Play at First Gold Casino, and a rally event registration fee for $50 for a package total of $194 plus tax for one person in a room, or $244 plus tax for two people in a room and two event registrations. 

Call 800-274-1876 to reserve your room and event package. 

Independence Weekend Celebration

What: Celebrate the Fourth of July all weekend in Deadwood with its citywide Independence Weekend Celebration. The multi-day celebration includes a parade, free showing of the beloved sports movie “Rudy”, and FREE concerts at Outlaw Square by two star bands: country music group BlackHawk and alternative/rock group Spin Doctors. 

When: July 4-6, 2024. For a complete schedule, visit the Deadwood Chamber of Commerce event page. For fireworks, head over to Lead where they’ll put on one of the best displays you can find at 9:30pm July 4 over the Open Cut. Visit their website for more information.

Where: The Independence Day Parade will start at the Days of ‘76 Event Complex and continue through Central City into Lead. The showing of “Rudy” and the free BlackHawk and Spin Doctors concerts are all at Outlaw Square. 

Cost: Did we mention this is all free?

Spearfish Canyon Half Marathon and 5k 

What: A road race down the Spearfish Canyon Scenic Byway that benefits the Northern Hills Area CASA Program. CASAs (Court Appointed Special Advocates) support abused and neglected children by serving as their advocates through legal and social service proceedings. 

When: 7am Saturday, July 13, 2024

Where: Half-marathon runners start in Savoy, and 5K runners start in the Spearfish City Park

Cost: The half marathon is $75 per person with prior registration and $90 the day of the event. The 5K is $40 pre-registration and $50 the day of. Group rates are also available. To register, visit the event website. 

The Brothel Ghost Hunt 

What: Haunted Rooms America is hosting a ghost hunt at The Brothel Deadwood, “where the Wild West underbelly comes to life.” Part of Deadwood History Inc., The Brothel Deadwood is one of Deadwood’s famous houses of ill repute. The ghost hunt promises attendees they will have the opportunity to use professional-grade paranormal equipment as they visit spots where apparitions have been seen.

When: 8pm to 2am, July 19-20, 2024

Where: The Brothel Deadwood

Cost: $99 per person. Participants must be at least 18 years old, or 16-17 with a responsible adult. To register, visit the Haunted Rooms America event page.

1892 Historic Adams House Ghost Hunt 

What: In case one ghost hunt wasn’t enough, Haunted Rooms America will host a second ghost hunt the night after the first, this time at the historic Adams House, also part of Deadwood History, Inc. The event promises attendees the chance to “step back into the lawless era of Deadwood” in “one of the most paranormally active locations in the U.S.” 

When: 8pm to 2am, July 20-21, 2024

Where: Adams House in Deadwood

Cost: $99 per person. Participants must be at least 18 years old, or 16-17 with a responsible adult. To register, visit the Haunted Rooms America event page.

Day of '76

What: The best rodeo of the year. (No, really – the Days of ‘76 Rodeo has been named the Badlands Circuit Rodeo of the Year 16 times.) This rodeo includes slack events, a Days of ‘76 Queen Contest, Historic Days of ‘76 Parades, WPRA barrel racing and breakaway roping, six days of PRCA competition and four nights of full PRCA rodeo events. 

When: July 21-27, 2024. The parades are at 1:30pm July 26 and 10am July 27 on Deadwood’s Main Street. PRCA rodeo performance nights start at 7pm each night on July 24, 25, 26 and 27. There is also an afternoon rodeo performance on July 27 at 1:30pm. For a complete schedule, visit the Days of ‘76 event page. 

Where: Days of ‘76 Arena, Deadwood

Cost: Tickets are $15 to $55 for the PRCA rodeo performances; all other events are free. To purchase in advance, visit the event website.