August 3, 2026 - August 3, 2026
ABOUT WILD BILL’S FUNERAL
Step back into 1876 and witness one of the most famous moments in Old West history during the 150th Anniversary Commemoration of the assassination of legendary gunslinger Wild Bill Hickok in historic Deadwood.
At 12:00 Noon on Monday, August 3rd, 2026, at Outlaw Square, experience a dramatic live re-enactment of the shocking murder that forever cemented Wild Bill’s place in American legend. Immediately following the assassination scene, join the solemn and unforgettable recreation of Hickok’s historic funeral procession and ceremony — just as it occurred on August 3rd, 1876 — led by his loyal friend, Colorado Charlie Utter.
This once-in-a-generation event brings together history, emotion, pageantry, and authentic Old West storytelling in the very town where it all happened. Whether you are a history enthusiast, a fan of the American frontier, or visiting the Black Hills during pre-Sturgis Motorcycle Rally festivities, this is an event you will not want to miss.
Come early, bring the family, and be part of Deadwood history as the Old West lives again.
This is a special performance by Deadwood Alive.
