Two of the largest sculptures ever created are here
The monument at Mount Rushmore, completed in 1939, is one of the largest sculptures ever created. Twenty meter high faces of four US presidents, Washington, Jefferson, Roosevelt and Lincoln are carved into the granite mountain in precise detail.
The nearby monument to Chief Crazy Horse is a work in progress. It was begun in 1949 by sculptor Korczak Ziolkowski, after the Lakota Chiefs had written asking him to create a monument to the American Indians. When completed, the sculpture of Chief Crazy Horse astride his pony will stand over 150 meters high and 200 meters long. Ziolkowski died in 1982, but his family continues the work. A large visitors center houses over 20,000 pieces of Native American art and craft.
Here are some things we can do...
CENTRAL STATES FAIR (RAPID CITY)
Friday, August 20:
CHILDREN'S ACTIVITIES - Sponsored by Dakotah Bank & Borders Bookstore
-PJ The Clown
10:00 am: -Animal Nursery opens – Closes at 9 pm
7:30am: CSF AQHA Horse Show – Bray Arena & Event Center
12:00 pm: Supercross Qualifying Heats, Sponsored by: HOT 93.1, Dex Media, Budweiser, Work Warehouse,
Days Inn, and All Communications - WW Grandstand Arena
12:00 pm: Todd Armstrong Carnival & Midway Opens
12:00 pm: Coors Tent Opens
3:00 pm: Trade Show Opens - closes at 9 pm
3:00 pm: Infinity Art, High Spray Paint Art - Front of Captain Glen - Closes at 9pm
7pm-12am: German Tent presents: Steve Rock's Tanzkapelle
7:00 pm: Supercross Motorcycle Race Finals, Sponsored by: HOT 93.1, Dex Media, Work Warehouse, Days
Inn, All Communications, Budweiser – WW Grandstand Arena
8:00 pm: Abby Road: Beatles Tribute - Free Stage
8:00 pm: The Sweat Band - Coors Tent
Saturday, August 21:
CHILDREN'S ACTIVITIES - Sponsored by Dakotah Bank, Borders Bookstore & Montana Dakota Utilities
-PJ The Clown
-Mural Painting - Fine Arts Area
10:00am: -Animal Nursery opens – Closes at 9 pm
-Childrens Art Class - Fine Arts Building - Closes at 5pm
11:00am: -Remote Control NASCAR - Front of Lions Building - Closes at 9 pm
7:00 am: Range Days Fun Run Registration, Sponsored by: The Runners Shop, Wells Fargo & KNBN – Fair Office
7:30 am: AQHA Horse Show & CONQHA, SDQHA Futurity – Bray Arena & Event Center
8:00 am: Range Days Fun Run, 4 miles, Sponsored by: KNBN, The Runners Shop, Wells Fargo – Fair Office
9:00 am: Team Penning and Sorting – Rounds Arena
10:00 am: Supercross Qualifying Heats, Sponsored by: HOT 93.1, Work Warehouse, Dex Media, Days Inn, All
Communications, Budweiser- WW Grandstand Arena
10:00 am: Open Class Exhibits open – Closes at 8 pm
10:00 am: Ceramics "Make & Take" - Ceramics Building - Closes at 8pm
10:00 am: Spinning Demonstration - Fine Arts Building - Closes at 8pm
10:00 am: Local Artist Demonstration - Fine Arts Building - Closes at 5pm
11:00 am: Tradeshow Opens – Closes at 9 pm
11:00 am: Infinity Art, Spray Paint Art - Front of Captain Glen - Closes at 9pm
11:00 am: "Big Red" the Giant Steer - Soule Grassy Area - Closes at 9pm
11:00 am: Pig Races - Soule Grassy Area - Closes at 9 pm
11:00 am: Gelbvieh Show - Livestock Show Ring
11:00 am: Central States Fair Parade – Downtown, Rapid City
12:00 pm: Todd Armstrong Carnival & Midway Opens
12:00 pm: Coors Tent Opens
1:00 pm: Quilting Demonstration (Machine Piecing of Blocks/Hand Piecing of Blocks) - Fine Arts Building
1:00 pm: Model Demonstration - Fine Arts Building
1:30 pm: Kelly Batchelder School of Piano - BH Fibercom Stage
2:00 pm: Masters IV Southern Gospel Quartet - Free Stage
2:30 pm: Emily & Amy Wicks, Country/Christian Music - Free Stage
3:00 pm: Ganeva Van Vlech - Free Stage
4:00 pm: 4-H Style Show and Talent Show – BH FiberCom Stage
4:00 pm: Son Shine Gospel Singers - Free Stage
5:00 pm: Hot Shots & Heartland Dancers - Free Stage
6:00 pm: Care Country Cloggers - Free Stage
6:00 pm: Wesley Hotchkiss: Country Music - Black Hills Fibercom Stage
7pm-12am: German Tent presents: Steve Rock's Tanzkapelle
7:00 pm: Supercross Motorcycle Race Finals, Sponsored by: HOT 93.1, Dex Media, Budweiser, Work Warehouse, Days Inn, and All Communications - WW Grandstand Arena
8:00 pm: Summer School of Rock Party: Live CD Recording, Sponsored by: Haggertys Musicworks - Free Stage
8:00 pm: The Sweat Band - Coors Tent
Sunday, August 22:
Children's Day
CHILDRENS ACTIVITIES - Sponsored by Dakotah Bank, Borders Bookstore & Montana Dakota Utilities
-PJ The Clown
-Mural Painting - Fine Arts Area
10:00 am: -Animal Nursery opens – Closes at 9 pm
-Childrens Art Class - Closes at 5pm
11:00am: -Remote Control NASCAR - Closes at 9 pm
1:00 & 5:00 pm: The Magic of Keith Raymond - Black Hills Fibercom Stage
7:30 am: AQHA Horse Show & CONQHA, SDQHA Futurity – Bray Arena & Event Center
9:00 am: Team Penning and Sorting – Rounds Arena
8:00 am: Open 4-H Sheep Show, Sponsored by The Black Hills Stock Show Foundation – Livestock Show Ring
10:00 am: Open Class Exhibits opens – Closes at 8 pm
10:00 am: Spinning Demonstration - Fine Arts Building - Closes at 8pm
10:00 am: Ceramics "Make & Take" - Ceramics Building - Closes at 8pm
10:00 am: Local Artist Demonstration - Fine Arts Building - Closes at 5pm
11:00 am: Tradeshow Opens – Closes at 9 pm
11:00 am: Infinity Art, High Pressure Spray Painting - Front of Captain Glen - Closes at 9pm
11:00 am: "Big Red" the Giant Steer - Soule Grassy Area - Closes at 9pm
11:00 am: Pig Races - Soule Grassy Area - Closes at 9 pm
12:00 pm: Todd Armstrong Carnival & Midway Opens
12:00 pm: Coors Tent Opens
12:00 pm: Hot Shots & Heartland Line Dancers – Free Stage
12:00 pm: CATISHUN music from the Andes
1:00 pm: Interstate Batteries Demolition Derby, Sponsored by: KOTA TV, and Howard Johnson Express – WW
Grandstand Arena
1:00 pm: German Tent presents: Rushmore German Band
1:00 pm: Quilting Demonstration (Machine Quilting/Hand Quilting) - Fine Arts Building
1:00 pm: Open 4-H Beef Show – Livestock Show Ring
1:00 pm: Model Demonstration - Fine Arts Building
2:00 pm: YMCA Gymnastics & Dance - BH Fibercom Stage
2:00 pm: Care Country Cloggers - Free Stage
3:00 pm: The Magic of Keith Raymond - BH Fibercom Stage
3:00 pm: Liquid: 3 piece rock band - Free Stage
4:00 pm: YMCA Gymnastics & Dance - BH Fibercom Stage
4:00 pm: Faith Temple Choir - Free Stage
6:00 pm: Shudokan Karate Demonstration -BH Fibercom Stage
6:00 pm: Doctor K and the Shantays: 60's, 70's, 80's Classic Rock - Free Stage
7:00 pm: DeAnn Eiden: Folk Singer - BH Fibercom Stage
7pm-12am: German Tent presents: Rushmore German Band
8:00 pm: The Sweat Band - Coors Tent
STURGIS RACEWAY (STURGIS-15 min from Rapid) More details to come
August
21-Sturgis Dragway
22- Sturgis Drag
Pioneer heritage comes alive in Sturgis. Parade of 100 years of tractors, threshing machines, and cars. Demonstrations of threshing, hay binding, lumber milling, rock crushing, blacksmithining, and more. Held seven miles west of Sturgis on Hereford Road.
Admission: Yes
Adult: $3
Child: Free
Average Attendance: 3,000
Handicap Access: Yes
Contact: Western Dakota Antique Club, Cliff Roemmich, PO Box 141, Sturgis, SD 57785
Phone: 605-269-2690
Email:
drtractor@rushmore.com
August 20, 2004 to August 22, 2004
White River Frontier Days
White River
August 21, 2004
Mickelson Trail Mile High Poker Run
George S. Mickelson Trail
Lead
Try your hand at poker and take a run on the beautiful Mickelson Trail.
State Park entrance license required.
Admission: Free
Handicap Access: No
Contact: SD Game, Fish and Parks, Harley Noem, 11361 Nevada Gulch Road, Lead, SD 57754
Phone: 605-584-3896
Website:
www.mickelsontrail.com
Email:
mickelsontrail@state.sd.us
August 21, 2004
WATERSLIDES (RAPID CITY) $14.50 per day for adults 10am-7pm.
Activities
Slides
Picnic
Hot Spa
Kiddie Pool with Slide
Free Miniature Golf with Park Pass
Snack Bar
Video Arcade
Reservations
Fully Staffed
One price admission, good ALL DAY!
Showers & Coin Operated Lockers
Picnics Welcome
No Alcoholic Beverages on Premises
Please call us for your reservations.
Rushmore Water Slide Park
1715 Catron Blvd.
Rapid City SD 57701
605-348-8962
Then we have Deadwood for gambling and several good bars for the over 21 crowd.