April 2019
Earth Day Bluebird Box Workshop
Participants will build a bluebird house from scrap wood in honor of Earth Day, teaching recycling and appreciation for birds. There are two session times, starting at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Each session will last approximately two hours. There is a limit of 20 participants per session. Participants must bring a hammer. All participants will take their completed birdhouse home. NOTE: Reservations are required and must be made by calling the Park Office at 605-255-4515. Fee for this…
Find out more »May 2019
Custer State Park Open House and Free Fishing Weekend
Each Spring Custer State Park along with the rest of the state park system celebrates the beginning of another summer season with the annual Open House Weekend. This weekend, enjoy free entrance into all South Dakota state parks and recreation areas. In addition, a number of park will be hosting special events to kick off the summer. Camping fees still apply. This weekend is also Free Fishing Weekend. No fishing licenses are required. Regulations and limits still apply.
Find out more »June 2019
National Trails Day
National Trails Day is a day set aside to celebrate America’s magnificent trail systems and their countless supporters and volunteers. Several state parks will be hosting trail-related events that day. For more information, visit www.gfp.sd.gov or www.americanhiking.org.
Find out more »Nature Day Camp – Kids Fishing Day
Participants will learn how to tie a fishing knot, take part in a casting contest, learn some tricks for cleaning the catch, make fish prints to take home, and of course GO FISHING! Wear clothes that can get wet, bring a water bottle, sunscreen and a snack. Reservations are required and must be made by calling the Peter Norbeck Outdoor Education Center at 605-255-4464. Fee for this event: $Free, but pre-registration is required.
Find out more »July 2019
Nature Day Camp – Track Detectives
When many animals are nocturnal (awake at night) and most people are diurnal (awake during the day), it can be a mystery figuring out where an animal was going and what it was doing when only foot prints are left behind. Come learn about the many animals of the area, how to identify common animal tracks, and make an animal track to take home. Wear water shoes, bring a water bottle, sunscreen and a snack. Geared for kids 7-12 years…
Find out more »September 2019
26th Annual Buffalo Roundup & Arts Festival
Enjoy three days of continuous entertainment along with numerous arts and crafts booths near the State Game Lodge on Hwy 16A. Visit with artisans and crafters, hear cowboy poets spin tall tales, share the beauty of Native American dancers, and have a foot stompin’ good time with some of the area’s top musicians. Be on the lookout for trick shooters or kick up your heels with cloggers and square dancers. If you build up an appetite, you’ll find plenty of…
Find out more »November 2019
54th Annual Buffalo Auction
Each November, Custer State Park auctions between 200 and 500 head of live buffalo. Buyers and spectators from around the United States come to watch and participate in the annual auction. Buffalo are generally purchased to supplement an existing herd, to start a herd, or to eat. The auction is held at the park's Visitor Center with live and online bidding.
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