Has Anyone Here Been to The Annual Buffalo Roundup in SD?

[tzone]

My wife and I will be in the Black Hills in a few weeks. While we're there the annual Buffalo Roundup will be going on in Custer State Park. Supposedly it's quite a spectacle. Has anyone here watched it? Is it worth out time to see while we're there?

 

[geetar]

My wife and I will be in the Black Hills in a few weeks. While we're there the annual Buffalo Roundup will be going on in Custer State Park. Supposedly it's quite a spectacle. Has anyone here watched it? Is it worth out time to see while we're there?

No I haven’t but if I was ever in the area at the right time it would be something I’d want to see.

 

[Werty]

I have an aunt and uncle that went a few years ago and enjoyed it.

 

[Foxtrot1]

We went 3-4 years ago. It was a good time. Wife and I enjoyed the roundup and the arts/craft festival after. A guy had some brown bear skulls and a dall sheep skull for sale.

 

[T Bone]

We've been. It's a fun event.

They don't let you shoot them with traditional archery gear though. That was a bummer.

 

[PNWGator]

Custer State Park and the surrounding wonders are worth the visit! Spectacular country.

 

[tzone]

We went 3-4 years ago. It was a good time. Wife and I enjoyed the roundup and the arts/craft festival after. A guy had some brown bear skulls and a dall sheep skull for sale.

inqas told to plan to spend the whole day there because of traffic. Is that true? Is the festival near the rest of the festivities?

 

[tzone]

Custer State Park and the surrounding wonders are worth the visit! Spectacular country.

Well I do agree with that.

 

[Foxtrot1]

inqas told to plan to spend the whole day there because of traffic. Is that true? Is the festival near the rest of the festivities?

Get there early and the crowds thin out quickly afterwards. We didn't have a problem moving between the 2 sites after the roundup. The festival was by the main lodge at the park.

 

[.270Rem]

We spent part of two days there last Oct and many folks said the crowds drop off after the festival. That's the busy time to be there after Summer, but I can imagine it's a worthwhile trip. Just pack what you need for food and drinks and make your lodging plans before they all get booked.

 

[tzone]

We're all booked up, there is no problem there. We were just wondering if we should check it out. It sounds like we probably should. Especially since Custer NP is a destination on it's own merit.

 

[duckhunt]

While you're close take a drive through the badlands.

 

[Randi]

Is it worth out time to see while we're there?

YES. Your family will enjoy it ! A few years ago April helped me apply to be one of the drovers ( they hire 20 outside drovers each year ) I didn't make the cut, but still loved the festivities. Besides the round up, the other activities are also enjoyable. Good band, great food, and I didn't go, but was told they also had a classic car show, and I know some here love the old cars.

While you're close take a drive through the badlands.

Good suggestion

Wishing you and your family a safe and fun trip

 

[warmer]

In line early

We're all booked up, there is no problem there. We were just wondering if we should check it out. It sounds like we probably should. Especially since Custer NP is a destination on it's own merit.

Custer State Park

 

[T Bone]

Imo, Wind Cave is worth a few hours. It's close.