Gold Discovery Days

Gold Discovery Days! In 1874, Lieutenant Colonel George Custer led the troops of the 7th Cavalry into the Black Hills and discovered gold near present-day Custer. To celebrate this event, Custer holds the annual Gold Discovery Days celebration. Activities include an Arts and Crafts Fair on Washington Street, the Gold Panners’ Race, a carnival, a volleyball tournament, a 5K fun run, a balloon rally, a car show, a corn hole tournament, and one of the largest parades in the Black Hills. See the website for more information. 2023 marks the 100th annual celebration.