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Enjoy authentic re-enactments of Deadwood's rough and tumble past come to life. In addition to the History at its finest...and most fun! Read on for more info!
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The Deadwood Alive troupe is here to entertain. From Main Street Deadwood shootouts to a guided walking tour, there's something for visitors of all ages to enjoy, year-round. During the summer (Mid-May - late September) there are three Shootouts on Historic Deadwood Main Street. They take place every day except Sunday. The shooting of Wild Bill is held inside Saloon No.10 at 1:00 pm, 3:00 pm, 5:00

pm, and 7:00 pm. The Gunslingers host the street shootouts, they are at 2:00 pm in front of the Wild Bill Bar, 4:00 pm in front of the Bodega, and 6:00 pm in front of the Historic Franklin Hotel. The shootouts and street shows are FREE to watch. The Trial of Jack McCall for the shooting of Wild Bill Hickok. The Capture of Jack McCall is at 7:35 pm in front of the Saloon No.10 on Deadwood Main Street. The Trial of Jack McCall starts at 8:00 pm. Families Welcome! The show is dark on Sunday. There is a nominal fee for the show. Tickets can be purchased by clicking on the button at the top of this page or by calling 1-800-344-8826. There will be no shows on Sundays or during the following events: (Wild Bill Days, Sturgis Rally, and Kool Deadwood Nites). In the fall and spring we offer a walking tour, shootouts at 2:00 and 4:00 p.m. and shows in between. Call Andy at 605-920-0258 or email [email protected] for more information.

02/26/2026

It’s time to party like they did in the Old West! Calamity’s Shindig, hosted by Deadwood History Inc., is coming to the Homestake Adams Research & Cultural Center on Feb. 27, 6pm-9pm. Get your tickets at DeadwoodHistory.com or by calling 605-722-4800.

01/23/2026

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Deadwood Alive, Visit Spearfish, City of Deadwood, South Dakota

11/01/2025

Around 400 children and 60 “trunks” for Deadwood trunk or treat! Lots of great costumes!

10/25/2025

Last weekend for Calamities climbing wall at the Outlaw square. Even Con Stapleton did it!

09/20/2025

Yee-Haw! Thank you all for a Rootin' Tootin' terrific summer season!
Deadwood Alive is very grateful for all your support during our peak season. Today is the last day for the summer schedule.

*There are some schedule changes due to the Deadwood Jam rocking and rolling this weekend: No Stagecoach Rides or Lawman's Patrol today.
1:45PM "Pre-spectacle Tomfoolery will take place in front of Big Dipper / Berg Jewelry

2:00PM SHOOTOUT – “The Strange Tale of David Lunt” will take place in front of Big Dipper / Berg Jewelry

2:30PM “A Rootin' Tootin' Card Game for Kids” will take place in the Gold Street
Courtyard

The fall season begins next weekend, Friday, September 26 and will take place every Friday and Saturday. Check out the schedule below. For more information visit DeadwoodAlive.com.
September 26 - October 18
12:00 - “Lawman’s Patrol” Walking Tour - Midnight Star (Must book 24 Hours in advance)
1:00 - “Black Hills Wildlife – Then and Now” – Mustang Sally’s
2:00 - SHOOTOUT – “A Shooting Affray” – Outlaw Square Stage
2:30 - “Firearms of the Frontier” – Mustang Sally’s
4:00 - SHOOTOUT – “Showdown on Gold Street” – Outlaw Square Stage
4:20 - “Hangin’ out with the Shootists” – Outlaw Square

October 24 - November 22
12:00 - “Lawman’s Patrol” Walking Tour - Midnight Star (Must book 24 Hours in advance)
1:00 - “Black Hills Wildlife – Then and Now” – Mustang Sally’s
2:00 - “Amble About and Chew the Fat” – Outlaw Square
2:30 - “Firearms of the Frontier” – Mustang Sally’s
4:00 - “Black Hills Bandits and Boogeymen” – Outlaw Square

Outlaw Square Deadwood History Midnight Star Mustang Sally's Deadwood: Chamber of Commerce

09/19/2025

🌻 It's the last weekend of the summer season! 🍂
Be sure to witness the Trial of Jack McCall Friday and Saturday evening. Experience shootouts at 2:00, 4:00 and 6:00 p.m. today and tomorrow. Check out the Tomfoolery shows, A Rootin’ Tootin’ Card Game for Kids, and many other street shows. These shows won't be back until summer 2026 so take them in while you can.

Welcome to the Deadwood Jam! There are some schedule changes due to this event. There will be no Walking Tour, Stagecoach or carriage rides today and tomorrow.

The fall schedule kicks off on Friday, September 26 and will take place every Friday and Saturday through November 22. You can still tag-along on the Lawman's Patrol: Guided Walking tour and observe several street shows during the autumn weekends. View the summer and fall schedule at DeadwoodAlive.com.
Deadwood History Deadwood: Chamber of Commerce HISTORIC DEADWOOD

09/18/2025

Catch three shootouts, Monday - Saturday this week to close out the 2025 summer season! Experience the melee of free, historically accurate reenactments of Deadwood’s unusual gunfights and unbelievable affrays with Deadwood Alive.

2:00 p.m. - “The Strange Tale of David Lunt” – Outlaw Square / Franklin Hotel **On Saturday, September 20, this shootout will take place in front of Big Dipper / Berg Jewelry due to the Deadwood Jam.
4:00 p.m. - “Showdown on Gold Street” – Big Dipper / Berg Jewelry
6:00 p.m. - “The Boone May/Prescott Web Altercation” – Wild Bill Bar / Celebrity Hotel

*Due to the Deadwood Jam there will be no evening carriage rides Thursday or Friday night this week and no Stagecoach rides on Friday and Saturday.

Don't fret none pardner, you'll still be able to catch shootouts during the fall schedule, starting Friday, September 26. Head over to DeadwoodAlive.com for more details.
Outlaw Square Deadwood History Silverado Franklin Hotel and Casino
Historic Wild Bill Bar Celebrity Hotel

09/16/2025

🤠 Patrol the streets of Historic Deadwood with some of the first lawdogs with the "Lawman's Patrol: Guided Walking Tour". They will guide you through time on this multi-stop walking tour of the National Historic Landmark District. 🤠

This tour requires walking, long periods of standing and navigating stairs and must be booked 24 hours in advance, $15 per person. The tour lasts approximately 45 minutes to 1 hour in length. Due to the Deadwood Jam this weekend, this tour will run Monday - Thursday this week, 12:00 p.m., starts at Midnight Star on Historic Main Street. You can still take this incredible tour during the fall season, Fridays and Saturdays, starting September 26.

Get your tickets and more information at DeadwoodAlive.com/lawmans-patrol/ or call (800) 344-8826 to book your tour.
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715 Main Street
Deadwood, SD
57732

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Friday	12pm - 5pm
Saturday	12pm - 5pm

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+16059200258

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http://www.deadwoodalive.com/

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