Posted in South Dakota Fall September 14, 2020 by Annie

Witness 1,000 Bison Thunder Down The South Dakota Prairie This Fall

With lots of fear and restrictions circling non-stop this year, it is always refreshing to hear when our traditions are carried out, even if it does look a little different than before. Since 1965, our unofficial kickoff to fall has been the must-see Custer State Park Buffalo Roundup, which will be taking place in the next few weeks:

Mark your calendar for Friday, September 25, 2020, as the 55th annual Custer State Park Buffalo Roundup will be back and better than ever!

Featuring some 1,300 buffalo, the Custer State Roundup is one of the last events of its kind in the world and consists of 60 volunteer cowboys and cowgirls (plus a few extra rangers) who round up the animals and drive them into corrals.

Not only is the corralling a sight to see, but one to hear as well, as the sound of 1,000+ stampeding buffalo has a very distinct sound.

Please note: Due to large crowds of up to 15,000 people, social distancing may not be possible, so please plan accordingly to your comfort level.

The gates for the event open at 6:15 a.m., with the Roundup beginning at 9:30 a.m., followed by branding and sorting at 1 p.m.

What should you bring to the Roundup? Visitors are encouraged to pack for all the elements, so bring snacks and water, plus chairs, sunscreen, and layered clothing.

In addition to the namesake Roundup, the Custer State Park Buffalo Roundup is home to 100 food and merchandise vendors, so come prepared to shop!

Admission to the Custer State Park Buffalo Roundup is free. For more information, please visit the South Dakota Department of Tourism's website.

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Address: Custer State Park, 13438 US Highway 16A, Custer, SD 57730, USA