2008 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
HILL CITY, SOUTH DAKOTA
Feb. 2nd Open Mike – at the Desperados Saturday night, 7 p.m. – 9 p.m.

Feb. 15th Open Mike at Desperados – Friday night – in conjunction with ValentineÕs Day Gallery Sweetheart Specials. , 8 p.m. – 10 p.m.

Feb. 15 - Galleries open for ValentineÕs Day special on Feb. 15th. open until 90 p.m.

March 10-11th – Antique Evaluation Show and Sale
Have your antique items evaluated by local experts, history of items, approximate date of mfg. & by whom, approximate insurance value. Hill City Senior Center on Walnut Avenue.

May 10th - Art Extravaganza
Local artists demonstrate their talents on Main Street. Experience a wide variety of art media, exhibitions, art work for sale; celebrate MotherÕs Day with a flower and an art appreciation tour.

May 7th, 2007 - Natural History Days
The Annual Celebration of our natural history is hosted by Black Hills Institute of Natural History and the Black Hills Museum of Natural History. ChildrenÕs activities as well as renowned speakers will be featured. Join us at the Natural History auction and a special RSVP Banquet. www.bhmnh.org

June 7th Heart of the Hills Celebration
Overdrive Black Hills Overdrive Annual Car Rally
Parade and Art on Wheels, Street Rods, Show and Shine on Main Street. Street Rods from around the nation are invited.

June 6-8, and 13-15 - Thomas the Tank
All Aboard for Thomas and Friends. 25 minutes ride with Thomas, meet Sir Topham Hatt, enjoy storytelling, living music and much more. 222 Railroad Ave. Hill City, www.1880train.com for reservations.

June 7th – Black Hills Volksmarch – annual volksmarch starting for the Trailhead in Hill City.
Annual Volksmarch Walk starts at Tracy Park & Burlington Northern Trailhead of Mickelson Trail, Hill City, SD, 2K, 5K, and 20 K

June 28-29: "Sculpture in the Hills," a juried sculpture show and sale features artists from across the nation along with city-wide art events all weekend. Hosted by Hill City Arts Council. www.hillcityarts.org.

June 28 – Jun 29 – Arts and Crafts Celebration
There will be entertainment and food, along with the best artists and crafters in the area. A Large portion of the booth fees will be donated to the Hill City Boys and Girls Club. craftandarts@cs.com, 574-4048

July 3rd – Fireworks at Mount Rushmore National Memorial

July 3rd – Fireworks Express at the 1880 Train.
Enjoy the fireworks from a private viewing area. Fireworks are viewed from the back of Mt. Rushmore, approximately 3-5 miles from the memorial. Enjoy pop, champagne and hors dÕoeuvres.

July 10-13th - Counts of the Cobblestone
A gathering ofÊ Street Rods enthusiastsÊshow off their vehicles in their yearly Show 'n Shine,Êrod run and social in Hill City.

July 26, 2007 - The Alice Smith Flower Show
Hosted by the Hill City Evergreen Garden Club, categories include: annual, perennials, potted specimens, arrangements, table settings and a childrenÕs division. Ribbons awarded at judging. This 3rd annual show will be held at the Hill City Boys & Girls Club Auditorium. Free Admission. All entries welcome.

August 2-9th Bikers Breakfast at the Senior Center
Lots of food and friendly entertainment at the ÅgÒAll You Can EatÅhÓ breakfast at the Senior Center. 4-11th. 574-3211 for details.

August 4 – 10th Sturgis Rally

Sept. 19-21 - Mickelson Trail Trek
Join mountain bike enthusiasts in a three-day, 114 miles trek through the beautiful Black Hills. The George S. Mickelson Trail follows the historic Deadwood to Edgemont Burlington Northern rail line. This line passed through the heart of South DakotaÕs Black Hills and was abandoned in 1983 and subsequently developed into a hiking, biking, and skiing experience in unsurpassed beauty.

Sept. 20-21 - Wine Train Into the West
Enjoy the fun of an exclusive experience on the 1880 Train, featuring a four-course meal served with Prairie Berry wines throughout the trip.

Sept. 20-21 – Western Heritage Days
Parade, music, cowboy poetry western art, childrenÕs games and horse events.

Nov. 28st– Dec. 20th – Olde Tyme Hill City Christmas Celebration
The community comes alive during our Olde Tyme Hill City Christmas. Watch for these annual events: The Fezziwig Festival at Prairie Berry Winery, Dickens Celebration, and Nightime Olde Tyme Parade.

Nov. 28th - Olde Tyme Hill City Christmas Celebrations start the day after Thanksgiving with Dickens Celebration at the Alpine Inn. With chestnuts roasting in front of the Alpine Inn porch, carolers and musicians playing on Main Street. Enjoy hot apple cider, and cookies and watch the parade.
Lighted Old Tyme Parade on Main Street with horse and wagon entries welcome.

December 6th & 7th – Fezziwig Festival at Prairie Berry Winery
An annual holiday event at the winery, this two-day festival features the winery and staff in holiday finery, tasting stations pairing food and wine, mulled wine, live music and commemorative glass and buffet plate to keep, plus full tours of the winery itself. 605-574-3898

December 5th & 6th and 12 & 13th - Cowboy Christmas Dinner and Show
This annual Christmas diner and show benefits Cornerstone Rescue Mission and Young Life Ministries. It features wonderful western cooking and lively and harmonic western music. 574-9003
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Community Education of the Black Hills
Right here in Hill City!!!

Basics of Ebay & Online Auctions
with Caren Herman, 2 sessions, $25
Wednesdays, 2/20 – 2/27, 5:30PM – 6:30PM,
Hill City Middle School, Computer Lab

Take Charge of Your Health
with Nancy Thornburg, 1 session, $29
Thursday, 2/21, 6PM – 9PM, 23934 Hwy 385.

To register:
stop by the Chamber to pick up booklets
and view classes.
Register online with credit card.at www.clccommed.org

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