Deadwood Alive

Deadwood Alive Enjoy authentic re-enactments of Deadwood's rough and tumble past come to life. In addition to the History at its finest...and most fun! Read on for more info!
(1)

The Deadwood Alive troupe is here to entertain. From Main Street Deadwood shootouts to a guided walking tour, there's something for visitors of all ages to enjoy, year-round. During the summer (Mid-May - late September) there are three Shootouts on Historic Deadwood Main Street. They take place every day except Sunday. The shooting of Wild Bill is held inside Saloon No.10 at 1:00 pm, 3:00 pm, 5:00

pm, and 7:00 pm. The Gunslingers host the street shootouts, they are at 2:00 pm in front of the Wild Bill Bar, 4:00 pm in front of the Bodega, and 6:00 pm in front of the Historic Franklin Hotel. The shootouts and street shows are FREE to watch. The Trial of Jack McCall for the shooting of Wild Bill Hickok. The Capture of Jack McCall is at 7:35 pm in front of the Saloon No.10 on Deadwood Main Street. The Trial of Jack McCall starts at 8:00 pm. Families Welcome! The show is dark on Sunday. There is a nominal fee for the show. Tickets can be purchased by clicking on the button at the top of this page or by calling 1-800-344-8826. There will be no shows on Sundays or during the following events: (Wild Bill Days, Sturgis Rally, and Kool Deadwood Nites). In the fall and spring we offer a walking tour, shootouts at 2:00 and 4:00 p.m. and shows in between. Call Andy at 605-920-0258 or email [email protected] for more information.

09/05/2026

Fond of Fi****ms?
Deadwood Alive has a show for you! Check out “Fi****ms of the Frontier” (The evolution of pre-1899 fi****ms) Monday - Saturday during the summer season. This FREE show explores old west weapons and how they changed the times. Take in this unique and fascinating experience at 2:30 p.m., Gold Street Courtyard on Deadwood's Historic Main Street.
Visit DeadwoodAlive.com for more information.
Deadwood History HISTORIC DEADWOOD Deadwood: Chamber of Commerce

🎭 Come experience one of the longest running plays in the United States!The Trial of Jack McCall is based on the actual ...
09/04/2026

🎭 Come experience one of the longest running plays in the United States!
The Trial of Jack McCall is based on the actual trial which took place the next day in the gritty mining camp of Deadwood after “Crooked Nose” Jack McCall murdered the notorious James Butler “Wild Bill” Hickok.

Catch the Trial, Monday - Saturday during the summer season at 8:00 p.m. inside the Eagle Bar Theatre. Online purchases must be made a minimum of 24 hours in advance. Tickets are also available at the door before the show or on Historic Main Street from the Information Chuckwagon. For more details visit DeadwoodAlive.com.
Deadwood History HISTORIC DEADWOOD Deadwood: Chamber of Commerce

The Mustangs are here! This is looking down Main from Deadwood Street. As we said earlier the 2pm and 4pm gunfights will...
09/03/2026

The Mustangs are here! This is looking down Main from Deadwood Street. As we said earlier the 2pm and 4pm gunfights will be on the stage at Outlaw Square.

⭐ SCHEDULE CHANGES FOR SEPTEMBER 3Due to the Sturgis Mustang Rally being on Deadwood's Main St. today there will be a fe...
09/03/2026

⭐ SCHEDULE CHANGES FOR SEPTEMBER 3
Due to the Sturgis Mustang Rally being on Deadwood's Main St. today there will be a few changes to the Deadwood Alive schedule.

Stagecoach rides will stop running early today, with the last right departing at 12:00 p.m. The shootouts at 2:00 and 4:00 p.m. will be moved to Outlaw Square.
Check out our usual summer schedule at DeadwoodAlive.com.
Outlaw Square Deadwood History Deadwood: Chamber of Commerce

Join Us On Patrol!Patrol the streets of Historic Deadwood with some of the first lawdogs. Your guide will transport you ...
09/02/2026

Join Us On Patrol!
Patrol the streets of Historic Deadwood with some of the first lawdogs. Your guide will transport you back in time on this multi-stop walking tour of the National Historic Landmark District.

This tour requires walking, long periods of standing and navigating stairs and must be booked 24 hours in advance. The tour lasts approximately 45 minutes to 1 hour in length and runs Monday - Friday during the summer season. Tour begins at “High Noon” at the Midnight Star, 677 Main Street.

Head over to DeadwoodAlive.com to book your tour today!
Midnight Star Deadwood History Black Hills & Badlands Tourism Association

🦌 Take a walk on the WILD side with Deadwood Alive! 🦅Don't miss “Black Hills Wildlife – Then and Now”. Using teeth, claw...
08/31/2026

🦌 Take a walk on the WILD side with Deadwood Alive! 🦅
Don't miss “Black Hills Wildlife – Then and Now”. Using teeth, claws, fur and footprints of Black Hills creatures, gunslingers provide details of the animals in the area, the habitats they lived and thrived in, how the human population interacted with the wildlife and how things have changed over time.

This show runs Monday - Saturday in the Gold St. Courtyard at 4:30 p.m. during the summer season. Fun for the whole family and completely FREE! Learn more about our shows at DeadwoodAlive.com.
Deadwood History HISTORIC DEADWOOD Deadwood: Chamber of Commerce

In the wild and woolly days of the Old West, shootouts in Deadwood were a curious thing. This here town had a way of mix...
08/28/2026

In the wild and woolly days of the Old West, shootouts in Deadwood were a curious thing. This here town had a way of mixin’ lawlessness with a dash of civility that’d catch a fella off guard. In Deadwood, you might find a spat break out right in the middle of a bustling saloon or a gambling hall, and it’d get mighty tense in a hurry.

But here’s the kicker: more often than not, folks would settle their scores with a bit of talk instead of a shootin’ match. Yet, there was many a time when lead flew and folks hit the dirt. Those tales are as real as they come and Deadwood Alive is here to show ya.

Catch these curious stories Monday - Saturday at:
2:00 p.m. - “The Strange Tale of David Lunt” – Outlaw Square / Franklin Hotel

4:00 p.m. - “Showdown on Gold Street” – Big Dipper / Berg Jewelry

6:00 p.m. - “The Boone May/Prescott Web Altercation” – Wild Bill Bar / Celebrity
Hotel

Visit DeadwoodAlive.com to see the full summer schedule.
Thanks to Pine Girl Arts for the photo!
Outlaw Square Silverado Franklin Hotel and Casino Deadwood History
Historic Wild Bill Bar

Step back into the Black Hills Gold Rush era for an evening ride aboard an authentic Deadwood stagecoach. This one-half ...
08/26/2026

Step back into the Black Hills Gold Rush era for an evening ride aboard an authentic Deadwood stagecoach. This one-half hour experience travels along Historic Main Street with pre-recorded narration about the stagecoach and Deadwood history, offering a glimpse of travel and life during the town’s formative years. Guests ride in a restored coach pulled by horses. It’s a scenic, story-rich journey that preserves the romance and notoriety of the Old West for visitors of all interests.

Book an evening ride for this weekend! These rides will load and unload at the Eagle Bar Theatre (Trial of Jack McCall) at 6:30PM, 7:00PM and 7:30PM, on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Get your tickets and more details at DeadwoodAlive.com.
Photo courtesy Deadwood History.
Black Hills & Badlands Tourism Association HISTORIC DEADWOOD Deadwood History

Patrol the streets of Historic Deadwood with some of the first lawdogs. Your guide will transport you back in time on th...
08/25/2026

Patrol the streets of Historic Deadwood with some of the first lawdogs. Your guide will transport you back in time on this multi-stop walking tour of the National Historic Landmark District. You’ll learn about the discovery of gold, brothels and saloons, the town’s unique architecture, legendary characters who walked these same streets and the massive destruction caused by numerous fires and floods.

Your frontier lawman will show you the ropes around Deadwood city with the intention of telling you “greenhorns” a little bit about the town and get y’all prepared so you don’t get taken advantage of, but mainly not “get dead”.

The Lawman’s Patrol operates Monday – Friday, during Peak Season and on Fridays and Saturdays during the spring and fall seasons with advance reservations. The tour lasts approximately 45 minutes to 1 hour in length. Tour begins at “High Noon” at the Midnight Star, 677 Main Street. Book your tickets and get more information at DeadwoodAlive.com.
Midnight Star Deadwood History Deadwood: Chamber of Commerce

Address

715 Main Street
Deadwood, SD
57732

Opening Hours

Monday 12pm - 9pm
Tuesday 12pm - 9pm
Wednesday 12:30pm - 9pm
Thursday 12pm - 9pm
Friday 12pm - 9pm
Saturday 1:45pm - 9pm

Telephone

+16059200258

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Deadwood Alive posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Shortcuts

Share

Category