When it comes to a colorful bunch, there is no group like South Dakota’s original settlers, which included such legends as Seth Bullock, Calamity Jane, and Wild Bill Hickock. While most of us never had a chance to meet like these Wild Westerners, there a unique way to still connect with them, which is by attending the paranormal Return to Deadwood festival in South Dakota:

Taking place May 28th through May 31st, 2020, Return to Deadwood is a one-of-a-kind festival that allows participants to get up close and personal with the City of Ghost's alleged spirits. 
Open Range Events Facebook
Founded in 1876, Deadwood is a once-prosperous mining town that brought in as many colorful characters as it did gold discoveries, and once housed everything from regular Old West shootouts to brothels, saloons, and gambling halls. 
National Archives and Records Administration/Wikimedia Commons
Because of these rough and tumble lifestyles, Deadwood has earned the title of haunted, which can be explored in-depth during the Return to Deadwood festival! 
Gorilla Jones/Wikimedia Commons
What is on the Return to Deadwood itinerary? According to their Facebook event page, Return to Deadwood will have everything from presentations...
Open Range Events Facebook
These aren't the boring PowerPoint presentations you see at work, as talks will be lead by such people as the Black Hills Paranormal Investigations team and horror author Jason Calderwood.

Related Stories

The Forks, Corks & Kegs In South Dakota Is Back For Its 7th Year Of Fun & Festivities

The Forks, Corks & Kegs In South Dakota Is Back For Its 7th Year Of Fun & Festivities

 Hot Air Balloons Will Be Soaring At South Dakota's 6th Annual Fall River Hot Air Balloon Festival

Hot Air Balloons Will Be Soaring At South Dakota's 6th Annual Fall River Hot Air Balloon Festival

 Don’t Miss The Biggest Fall Festival In South Dakota This Year, The Great Pumpkin Festival

Don’t Miss The Biggest Fall Festival In South Dakota This Year, The Great Pumpkin Festival
...To tarot readings and a séance...
Flickr/kit
...To a tour and investigation of the spooky Mt. Moriah Cemetery and Adams House.
Flickr/Jennifer Kirkland
In addition to all of the above, Return to Deadwood will also host historical re-enactments, a Gunslingers Ball, and other private tours.
Flickr/Jennifer Kirkland
To learn more about Return to Deadwood or to buy your tickets, please visit Open Range Events' website.
Flickr/Geoff

Do you know of another South Dakota event that you would like us to feature? Let us know about it here. To learn even more about Deadwood’s colorful past, click on Visit The Small Town Of Deadwood In South Dakota, The Place That Inspired The Show.

OnlyInYourState may earn compensation through affiliate links in this article. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.

Related Articles

Explore South Dakota

Featured Addresses
Deadwood, SD 57732, USA