Deadweird

Deadweird - It’s how Deadwood does Halloween

Come celebrate Halloween in Deadwood. Deadweird is a little crazy, a little spooky, and a WHOLE lot of fun! Make plans for the 14th annual Monster Ball on Friday, Oct. 30, 2026 with a live band and dancing; and the annual Costume Contest with more than $5,000 in cash and prizes for the best costumes on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026. Come in costume or just come to watch – it is quite the sight!

 

DEADWOOD “DEADWEIRD” HALLOWEEN EVENTS FOR +21

Friday, OCTOBER 30 • 7-10 pm • Monster Ball at Deadwood Mountain Grand Event Center
 Live music, People’s Choice Costume Contest, Dancing & FUN! People’s Choice winners will be announced at 9:00 pm. Must be present to win. Additional door prizes will be awarded throughout the evening. MUST BE 21+ TO PARTICIPATE. $10 cover charge at the door or online at EventBrite.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 31 • 6-10pm • COSTUME CONTEST & PARTY •  Historic Franklin Hotel
Register for the contest at the Historic Franklin Hotel. Judging in the Franklin Hotel from 6-9 pm. All participants must register prior to judging and pay $5 entry fee per person, CASH ONLY. Winners are announced at 9:30 pm on the stage in the Historic Franklin Hotel. Music & Dancing from 6 pm-10 pm at the Historic Franklin. $5,000 in Cash & Prizes! MUST BE 21+ TO PARTICIPATE.

Deadweird is sponsored by Quality Brands of the Black Hills, Tito’s Handmade Vodka, KOTA Territory

DEADWOOD HALLOWEEN EVENTS FOR UNDER 21

Trunk or Treat – October 31 – All Ages Welcome

Enjoy family-friendly trick or treating in Deadwood on Saturday, October 31 outdoors at the Days of ’76 Event Complex – Trunk or Treat – All are welcome!
Treats from trunks of vehicles will be served from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m on Halloween Day.

The Deadwood Chamber is looking for individuals and businesses that would like to give out candy at the Days of ’76 Event Complex for Trunk or Treat. Those interested should plan to be at the Event Complex to be parked by 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, October 31. Call the Chamber at 605-578-1876 to sign up. Any business that is unable to participate but would still like to donate candy to be given away is encouraged to contact the Chamber for pickup/deliver arrangements.

KidWeird Halloween event – October 31 – For ages 12 and under

The Deadwood Chamber of Commerce and NeighborWorks® Dakota Home Resources will hold the 26th annual KidWeird Halloween event on October 31st from 5 – 8 PM. (Location TBD) Trick or Treating, Music, Games, and Costume Contest. As always, the event is free to all. Invite your friends. The more the merrier and scarier. For more information, or if you would like to be a sponsor or volunteer, call 605-578-1876

 

The 2026 event is sponsored in part by

 

Deadweird Transportation

2025 Deadweird Costume Contest Winners:

Please let us know if we need to correct your name by calling 605-578-1876.

1st Place Overall:
Logan, Amanda, Chandra, Kade, Valerie, Shelby, Ian – “Black Hills Participation Awards”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2nd Place Overall:
Patty – “Burn Baby Burn”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3rd Place Overall:
Taylor – “Forest Fairy”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

#1 Group:
Chris, Thomas, Terry, Jim, Rick, Tim – “The Garbage Pail Kids”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

#2 Group:
Laura, Marcus, Allison, Liam, Griffin, Santiago, Scott, Cassidy, Oliver, Samantha, Hailey – ” The Muppets”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

#3 Group:
Jaymie, Mindy, Brandon, Chris, Megan, Chad, Kelli – “All the Carreys and a Harry”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Best Handmade Costume:
Steven from Rapid City, SD – “Hellraiser Universe”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Best Couple:
Wes & Paula from Spearfish, SD – “Day of the Dead”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Best Theme:
Elizabeth from Nebraska – “Evil Tooth Fairy”