The Black Hills of South Dakota are home to world class trail running, mountain biking, rock climbing, fly fishing and outdoor sports of all kinds. We felt it was time there was a festival that reflects our love of the great outdoors, so a few of us got together and created the Black Hills Mountain Fest. We are putting together some big things to make this THE annual festival of its kind in the Black Hills — packed with live music, single track and endurance races, concerts, and outdoor education to encourage people to get outside and explore all that the beautiful Black Hills have to offer.
Schedule of Events
(subject to change)
Friday, June 21stWelcome Reception!
- 5:00pm-8:30pm: Welcome Social @ Main Street Square with Make Music Black Hills presented by Allied Arts Council
- 6:00pm-8:00pm: Early Bird Packet Pickup hosted by Roam’n Around & VIP Meet and Greet with Randy Propster
- 9:00pm: After Party at Independent Ale House
Saturday, June 22ndEvent Day @ Founders Park!
- 8:00am: Venue Opens // Trail Run Last Minute Check-in & Sand Volleyball Managers Meeting & Team Check-in
- 9:00am: Trail Race Begins // Sand Volleyball Tournament Begins // Bouldering Clinic presented by BH Climbers Coalition // Tops Rope Clinic presented by Chick Climber
- 10:00am: Beer Garden Opens// Fly Fishing Clinic presented by Dakota Angler & Outfitter
- 10:30am: Trail Run Awards
- 11:00am: Live Music by Humbletown // Youth 9-14 years XC MTB Race Check-in Opens // Unicycle Race Check-in (Last Call)
- 11:15am: Unicycle Group will head up Han-Lar to start.
- 12:00pm: Intro to Bikepacking Clinic presented by DirtBags & Shredworthy // Youth MTB Race Begins // Unicycle Race Begins
- 1:00pm: Live Music by Camp Comfort // Ladies Group Ride Presented by Shredworthy
- 2:00pm: Youth Race Awards
- 3:00pm: Backpacker Magazine Get Out More Tour
- 4:00pm: Live Music by Mark Joseph and Chris Castino // Final Mt. Bike Race Registration/Check-in
- 6:00pm: Mt. Bike Race Begins
- 8:00pm: Live Music by Pat Ferguson & the Sundown Sound // Mt. Bike Race Awards
- DUSK: Night Group Ride presented by Acme Bicycles
- 11:00pm: Venue Closes
Sunday, June 23rdGroup Hike & Ride
- Rapid City Hike Club and The Black Hills Mountain Bike Association will host various group hikes and rides. Details with signups will be available at the Festival Headquarters on Saturday.
What is the Black Hills Mountain Fest?
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Races
Sign up now for Mountain Bike and Trail Running Races
Seminars
Check out the list of seminars from outdoor experts
Live Music
Nothing goes with the outdoors like craft beer and live music. We have both. Check out the concert schedule!
Vendors
We have the top outdoor vendors in the Black Hills demoing gear and getting you set up for your next outdoor adventure.