Come celebrate Halloween in Deadwood. Deadweird is a little crazy, a little spooky and a WHOLE lot of fun! Make plans for the 13th annual Monster Ball on Friday, Oct. 30, 2026 with a live band and dancing- $10 cover fee for entry; and the annual Costume Contest with more than $5,000 in cash and prizes for the best costumes on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026, registration is $5 per person! So come in costume or just come to watch – it is quite the sight!
DEADWOOD “DEADWEIRD” HALLOWEEN EVENTS FOR +21
Friday, OCTOBER 30 • 6-10pm • Monster Ball at Deadwood Mountain Grand Event Center • $10 cover charge
Live music, People’s Choice Costume Contest, Dancing & FUN! People’s Choice winners will be announced at 9:00pm. Must be present to win. Additional door prizes awarded throughout the evening. MUST BE 21 TO PARTICIPATE.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 31 • 6-10pm • COSTUME CONTEST & PARTY • Outlaw Square + Historic Franklin Hotel
Register for the contest the Franklin Hotel • $5 entry fee per person, cash only.
Judging in the Franklin Hotel from 6-9pm. All participants must register prior to judging. Winners are announced at 9:30pm on the stage in the Historic Franklin Hotel. Music & Dancing from 6pm-10pm at the Historic Franklin. $5,000 In Cash & Prizes! MUST BE 21 TO PARTICIPATE.
Deadweird is sponsored by Quality Brands of the Black Hills, Midco and KEVN Black Hills Fox.
DEADWOOD HALLOWEEN EVENTS FOR UNDER 21
Trunk or Treat – October 31, 4pm-6pm – All Ages Welcome
Enjoy family-friendly trick or treating in Deadwood on Saturday, October 31 outdoors at the Days of ’76 Event Complex – Trunk or Treat – All are welcome!
Treats from trunks of vehicles will be served from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Kidweird - October 31, 5pm-8pm
A free Halloween event with Trick or Treating, Games, Music and Treats at the Deadwood Gulch Convention Center!
The Deadwood Chamber is looking for individuals and businesses that would like to give out candy at the Days of ’76 Event Complex for Trunk or Treat. Those interested should plan to be at the Event Complex to be parked by 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, October 31. Call the Chamber at (605) 578-1876 to sign up. Any business that is unable to participate but would still like to donate candy to be given away is encouraged to contact the Chamber for pickup/deliver arrangements.
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