Spearfish, South Dakota was founded in 1876 and named for the creek on which it is situated. Spearfish lies on both sides of Spearfish Creek, at the mouth of Spearfish Canyon. It is not an industrial town but an important tourist center, with tourism ranking high in the town’s activities. If trout fishing is a passion you will find the creeks brimming with rainbow trout and some of the best fishing in the area.
Today Spearfish, South Dakota is one of the fastest growing cities in the state due to the mild winter climate and beautiful scenery. Spearfish sets at the foot of the Black Hills and is just a short drive to the historic towns of Deadwood and Lead. Every accommodation is available from luxury hotels to quaint locally owned motels, cabins and bed & breakfast lodgings. There are restaurants available that would rival some of the large metropolitan cities.
Spearfish, South Dakota is definitely a town that you want to add to your itinerary. WARNING, you may fall in love and find yourself considering a retirement home or vacation cabin in the Canyon as so many others have done.
Picture your next travel stop in Spearfish, South Dakota!
April 17, 2009 to April 19, 2009
Black Hills State University Lakota Omniciye Wacipi
Join us at Black Hills State University for the Lakota Omniciye Wacipi. This student ran powwow will hold competition dancing, drumming, singing and more. Everyone is welcome to attend.
Admission: Yes
General: $5 a session
www.bhsu.edu/powwow
605-642-6578
BHSU CAIS, Urla Marcus
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June 26, 2009 to June 27, 2009
Opera Festival
The festival includes two nights of opera music. Friday features Opera scenes and arias, with a pre-performance lecture at 7:00 p.m. in Meier Hall by Johanna Meier, renown opera seprano; and Saturday features A Night at the Opera performance of full acts with a pre-opera dinner starting at 5:30 p.m.
Admission: Yes
Adults: $10
Children: $8
www.bhsu.edu/arts/
605-642-6056 - Holly Downing
Black Hills Summer Institute of the Arts
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July 25, 2009
Spearfish Canyon Half Marathon and 5K Run or Walk
The half marathon is a 13.1 mile paved, slightly downhill road through the beautiful Spearfish Canyon. Medals will be awarded. The 5K route through Spearfish Park and part of the canyon can be run for medals or enjoyed as a leisurely walk. Stroller friendly route. This is a CASA event.
Admission: Yes
www.nhcasa.com
605-722-4558 - Heather Pleinis
Contact: Northern Hills Area CASA Program
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November 21, 2009 to November 22, 2009
Festival in the Snow
Fine quality artists and crafters. Free entertainment and children`s activities. Santa will visit both days. A large train display will bring back memories of Christmases past. Held at the Holiday Inn Convention Center. 9th annual event this year there is not admission but donations are accepted.
Admission: Free
www.spearfishartscenter.org
605-642-7973 - Debora Smoot
Spearfish Arts Center
Spearfish
Chamber of Commerce
106 West Kansas
Spearfish, SD 57783
605-642-2626
www.spearfish.sd.us