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Saturday, October 17, 2026

Social Events · Deadwood, SD

Wild West Songwriters Festival Brings 3 Days of Free Music to Deadwood This Weekend

The Wild West Songwriters Festival is holding three days of live music across bars, casinos, and patios in Deadwood, South Dakota, with much of it free to attend. The event, created by the Deadwood Chamber of Commerce, features songwriters from Nashville and beyond performing alongside regional artists in rotating writers' rounds. Organizers say the festival packs hotels and restaurants, extending Deadwood's tourist season while offering families an affordable weekend out.

Source: KOTA TV (Rapid City) Read the full story ↗

Community News · Deadwood, SD

Deadwood Earns National Certified Local Government Status from NPS

The city of Deadwood, South Dakota, has received official certification from the National Park Service through the federal Certified Local Government Program. The town's historic preservation commission qualifies to review National Register nominations locally, receive assistance from the South Dakota State Historic Preservation Office, and apply for grants to fund local projects. Deadwood is the newest community in South Dakota to earn the designation. City planning, zoning and historic preservation officer Kevin Kuchenbecker said the city values its partnership with the state office.

Source: KOTA TV (Rapid City) Read the full story ↗
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Every night we go through the news sites and public notices that cover Deadwood, SD. When several outlets report the same council vote, you read about it once.

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