The Days of ’76 Event Complex
The Days of ’76 Event Complex is a 21st century multi-use facility with 19th century charm. Established in 1880, these hallowed grounds have hosted millions of visitors and are the same grounds used for the Days of ’76 Rodeo, now in its 95th year. Built using nearby Black Hills timber, the grandstands are an icon in Historic Deadwood, and the entire complex has historical significance, yet updated to suit modern needs. The restrooms and concession areas have recently undergone major transformations, and technology has been brought up to speed, all without harming the Old West charm.
The only thing we need now is YOU! Looking for a location to host a unique meeting? Or maybe a place to host your own major event? We have you covered – the sky truly is the limit!
Facilities
The Days of ‘76 Event Complex is the perfect venue for sporting events, trade shows, and much more.
Features
- Seating Capacity: 3,115 People
- Standing Room Only Space: @ 500 People
- Sand/Dirt Arena Floor: 40,000 square feet
- Timed Event and Livestock Corral Areas/Multi-Use Area: 12,000 square feet dirt surface
- Closed Circuit Television Capable
- Sound System Available
- Lighting for the Entire Complex
- Parking (Asphalt Surface): 318 vehicle spaces/6 bus spaces
- Potential for additional 200 spaces if requested
- Full hookup campground within easy walking distance
- More than 1,800 hotel rooms a trolley ride away
Possible uses
- Dirt Bike Event
- Mud/Sand Volleyball
- Youth Events
- Any Rodeo Event
- Carnival
- Monster Truck Show
- Concert
- Festival
- Dog Show
- Car Show
- Farmers market
- Garage Sale
- Trade Show
- Petting Zoo
- 4-H Fair
- Auctions
Rental Costs/Policies
The City of Deadwood owns the Days of ’76 Complex, and the Deadwood Chamber of Commerce serves as managing agent. There’s an application process, of course, and we will help you fill it out, and make sure your event goes off without a hitch. Unless you need hitches. Then we’ll cover that too.
There’s a checklist we can provide, and help you with any booking date questions, before the process even starts. All you have to do is ask!
Facilities can be rented by the hour or by the day. Rates vary depending on the type of user (private, nonprofit, for-profit and government) and the specific facility that rented.
(FOR A DETAILED RATE TABLE, VIEW THE USER GUIDELINES)
- Event Complex — $35/hour to $500/day.
- Parking Lots — $25/hour to $500/day.
- Baseball Fields — $25/hour to $300/day.
- Additional fees for cleaning, internet/streaming, and deposit
(No charge for government entities)
Scheduled Events
The Days of ’76 Event Complex hosts a number of events each year, in all four seasons. The staple at the Complex is the Days of ’76 celebration, which includes a 19-time PRCA rodeo of the year, historic parades and other fun in the Wild West town of Deadwood. Other events include an award-winning professional snowmobile racing series, PBR bull riding, classic car show, concerts, motorcycle rodeo, meeting and convention breakouts and sporting events.
2025 Events
Contact Information
The City of Deadwood owns the Days of ’76 Complex, and the Deadwood Chamber of Commerce serves as managing agent. For more information, give us a call or send an email.
Deadwood Chamber of Commerce
Jesse Allen, Event Coordinator
(605) 578-1876 or jesse@deadwood.org
Annual Events at the Days of ’76 Event Complex
Snocross – Pro Snowmobile Races
Back When They Bucked
Deadwood PBR
Shrine Circus
Monsters of Destruction
Days of ’76 Rodeo
Badlands Steer Roping
