2009 Hill City Calendar of Events

January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December

January February February 13 - Prairie Berry Winter Bistro Appetizers and Wine / Live Music - Limited Seating Call 574-3898 for reservations. www.prairieberry.com February 14 - Sweetheart Day Sale at Art Forms 10 -20% marked items, Door Prizes March March 2 - 6th Missoula Children's Theater - Hill City School District 51-12 March 7 - Big Band Dance 6:00pm - Hill City School District 51-12 March 14 - St. Patrick's Day Concert - Slate Creek Grill 7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m The Hill City Arts Council presents a Live Concert of Celtic Music for St. Patrick’s Day Saturday March 14th at Desperados on Main St and McGregor St. Featured artists are Marty Meyer & Wolf, Mike Linderman, Ken & Cory Tomovick and Sting Tied. The event is free, however donations are appreciated to continue offering this venue. March 17 - Hill City Senior Center March For Meals Soup & Pie Fund raiser - 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Senior Center March 27 - Prairie Berry Winery - Bistro Evening Our ever-popular Patio Bistro moves indoors! You've loved the wine, the food pairings, the varietal specific Riedel stemware, and the service, and now our Bistro Evenings can brighten your winter, too! Charge per person plus tax. Limit to 50 attendees. www.prairieberry.com April April 24 - Prairie Berry Winery - Bistro Evening Our ever-popular Patio Bistro moves indoors! You've loved the wine, the food pairings, the varietal specific Riedel stemware, and the service, and now our Bistro Evenings can brighten your winter, too! Charge per person plus tax. Limit to 50 attendees. www.prairieberry.com May May 3 - Crazy Horse Memorial Korczak Day The 62nd anniversary of sculptor Korczak Ziolkowski arriving in the Black Hills in 1947. www.crazyhorsememorial.org/events/ May 9 - Art Extravaganza Local artist demonstrate their talent on Main Street and at Prairie Berry Winery. Wide variety of art media, exhibition, art work for sale, flower and art appreciation tour. www.prairieberry.com. May 10 - Mothers Day - Enjoy a meal with you Mom on Mothers Day at many of our great restaurants in town. May 10 - Treat Mom to a special Train Ride on the 1880 Train - Moms ride for a child price when accompanied by a family member. Moms also will receive a free box of chocolates from Mostly Chocolates! Advanced reservations only (at least 24 hours). Special train robbery for moms on the 1:15pm departure. www.1880train.com May 23-25 - Memorial Day Weekend Open House at Crazy Horse Memorial The "Legends in Light" multimedia program starts its 2009 season this weekend and shows nightly throughout the summer. www.crazyhorsememorial.org/events/ June June 6th & 7th - Crazy Horse Volksmarch 24th annual Crazy Horse Volksmarch hike to the face.The Crazy Horse Volksmarch is the most popular organized hike in the United States. It is a 10K (6.2-mile) hike to the arm of the world's largest mountain carving in progress . www.crazyhorsememorial.org/events/ June 20th - Road Race Ride - Organized ride thru the Hill City and surrounding natural attractions. Sponsored in part by Rabbit Bicycle. www.rabbitbike.com/ June 13 - Hill City Volksmarch - www.ava.org This march is sponsored by the Black Hills Volks March Association Walk on Mickelson Trail through Hill City. Held in conjunction with the Heart of the Hills celebration Walk on forest service property. Walk along Railroad Ave. to Main Street. Black Hills Overdrive will have a car show in Hill City during Volksmarch. 5K & 10K - 2 .www.ava.org/clubs/bhva June 19 - 21 - Crazy Horse Stampede Rodeo and Gift from Mother Earth Celebration The 19th annual Crazy Horse Stampede Rodeo is one of the few rodeos with both a Professional Rodeo Cowboy's Association (PRCA) events and Great Plains Indian Rodeo Association (GPIRA) events. www.crazyhorsememorial.org June 21 - Father's Day Special at the 1880 Train Dads ride for a child price when accompanied by a family member. Advanced reservations only (at least 24 hours). Special train robbery for dads on the 1:15pm departure. www.1880train.com June 28-29, 2009 - Sculpture in the Hills A juried sculpture show and sale featuring artists from across the nation along with city-wide events. www.hillcityarts.org July July 3 - Fireworks at Mt. Rushmore See the annual Mt. Rushmore fireworks display from the comfort of the 1880 Train. Reserve in advance 605-574-2222. Leave Hill City at 7:30pm and travel to the viewing area. Champagne or soda will be served on the train. Once there you will de-board the train, have a deluxe picnic box and view the fireworks. Fireworks are viewed from the side of Mt. Rushmore, approximately 1-2 miles from the memorial. www.1880train.com July 25th - The Alice Smith Flower Show Categories include annuals, perennials, potted specimens, arrangements, table settings and children's division. Organized by the Evergreen Garden Club. August August 1-8 - Bikers's Breakfast with the Senior Citizens Lots of food and friendly entertainment. All you can eat breakfast. August 8 & 9 - Tucker Day Special needs children from around the area can participate in events tailored to their physical limitations. Saturday the 8th - 6:00 - 10:00 - Barbeque and Cowboy Music by campfiree, hay rides. Sunday the Aug 9th - 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. Rodeo Entry and Preactivies, Kid's games and entertainment. 11:00 to 3:00 Special Needs Rodeo August 15-24 - Primal Quest Co-ed teams of four will race without support crews through the Badland and the Black Hills. Athletes will spelunk in cave systems and test their climbing abilities. Racers will traverse many miles of single track in the mountain biking sections. Teams will run with herds of buffalo and share the trail with deer, prairie dogs, turkeys, elk and big horn sheep. September September 5 - 1880 Train Shoot Out on the 1:15 train to Oblivion www.1880train.com September 6 - Crazy Horse Memorial - Night Blast Night blast commemorating the 1877 death of Crazy Horse & 1908 birth of Korczak Ziolkowski. Crazy Horse Memorial are the two night blasts traditionally held each year. The spectacular ceremonial blasts light up the mountain with incredible fireballs and specially designed pyrotechnical features. September 11-12 - German Fall Fest Ethnic food prepared & served by the German Club. Family fun, German beer, Pepsi, Free Coffee, Door Prizes Located at Palmer Gulch KOA CampMt. Rushmore KOA/Palmer Gulch Resort 3 miles south of Hill City on 16 & 385 to 244 then east 5 miles Call 800 - 562 - 8503 For Camping & Room Reservations ADM, $ 8.00 PER PERSON PER DAY COME KICK UP YOUR HEELS TO THE MUSIC - THIS AIN’T FIGHTEN MUSIC September 13 - Hill City Outdoor Quilt Show and Sale Sunday event - Hill City Main Street is lined with hand made quilts submitted by quilters, thru out the United Stat. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Find more information at the following link. 877-807-7780 - Web Site Contact Information: Michelle 877-807-7780 or email michelleanderson@hillcity-sd.net September 18 - Cowboy Supper and Show Enjoy a western meal and music at High Country Guest Ranch's Cowboy Supper and Show. Dinner starts at 5 p.m. and the show starts at 6:30. September 19-20 - Western Heritage Festival Parade, music, cowboy poetry, Western art, children's game and horse events round out this three day event. September 19-20 - Wine Express into the West Experience the Wine Express into the West on Hill City's 1880 Train. Call 605-574-2222 or -1866-FOR-1880 for reservations and additional information. Our fifth year for this event, and the second year for it to be part of the Hill City Western Heritage Festival, this will be your chance to enjoy a memorable experience on Hill City’s famous 1880 Train, featuring a tasty meal served with Prairie Berry wines throughout the trip. Ticket price includes food, wine, train ride, keepsake wine glass, plus Old West-style entertainment. www.1880train.com September 27 - 1880 Train Shoot Out on the 3:45 train to Oblivion www.1880train.com October October 3 - Mt. Rushmore/Crazy Horse Marathon Two marathons, two half marathons, marathon relay, 5K and kids' run. Race starts at Mt. Rushmore National Monument and Crazy Horse Memorial. All races finish in downtown Hill City. www.AllSportCentral.com Oct. 12 - Native American Day Free program and free buffalo stew for all visitors. Season finale of "Legends in Light" laser program. www.crazyhorsememorial.org October 20 - Crazy Horse Memorial - Korczak Ziolkowski Remembrance Day Korczak Ziolkowski Remembrance Day (1908-1982.) October 31 - Freight Train - 1880 Train A hauntingly good time for folks 21 or older! Enjoy the train from Hill City to Oblivion and back, with scary entertainment en route, three glasses of wine with a keepsake glass and a snack to go with each wine. Costumes encouraged, although please take into consideration we MUST be able to see your face and ID for age verification. www.1880train.com October 31 - Nov. 1 - Pumpkin Bog Fest Plan on a fabulous lunch menu, live music and other fun activities. The pumpkin carving contest will be amazing. www.prairieberry.com November November 28 - Olde Tyme Hill City Christmas Chestnuts roasting in front of the Alpine Inn, carolers and musicians on Main Street, Parade of light, 6 p.m. See the lighting of Main Street City Christmas Tree in front of the Alltel Building. Sponsored by Apex Technologies and the Black Hills Power and Light. December December 5-6 - Fezziwig Festival at Prairie Berry Winery - www.prairieberry.com Wine and food pairings at four different tasting stations, live music, self-guided tours. December 12 - Holiday Express on the 1880 Train Experience the magic as you take a journey to the North Pole where Santa will be waiting to get on board the train. Each child will get the chance to meet Santa and receive a small Christmas gift. This holiday ride is perfect for the whole family! www.1880train.com December 12 - 13 - Cowboy Christmas Dinner and Show Annual Christmas dinner and show benefits Cornerstone Rescue Mission and Young Life Ministries. It features wonderful western cooking and lively Western music. www.highcountryranch.com December 19 - Holiday Express on the 1880 Train Experience the magic as you take a journey to the North Pole where Santa will be waiting to get on board the train. Each child will get the chance to meet Santa and receive a small Christmas gift. This holiday ride is perfect for the whole family! www.1880train.com December 23 - Holiday Express on the 1880 Train Experience the magic as you take a journey to the North Pole where Santa will be waiting to get on board the train. Each child will get the chance to meet Santa and receive a small Christmas gift. This holiday ride is perfect for the whole family! www.1880train.com