Press Releases
Inaugural Mount Rushmore BMX Nationals Will Take Place in Rapid City in 2025
Rapid City BMX and the Rapid City Sports Commission are thrilled to share that Rapid City, South Dakota, will be the location for the inaugural Mount Rushmore BMX Nationals Event, June 26-29, 2025.
Visit Rapid City Releases Economic Impact Numbers During National Travel and Tourism Week
Visit Rapid City is joining tourism industry colleagues from around the world to celebrate National Travel and Tourism Week (NTTW) May 19-25, 2024, and is sharing that 3.8 million visitors came to Rapid in 2023.
Rapid City Kicks Off Summer with New Visitor Center, Trolley Tours and City of Presidents Audio Tour
With the summer travel season around the corner, Visit Rapid City is kicking off the season with a new downtown visitor center, guided trolley tours and a new audio tour for the City of Presidents.
Meetings Will Contribute 19,000 Room Nights to Rapid City Hotels in 2024
Group business facilitated by Visit Rapid City’s sales efforts will add an estimated 19,000 room nights to lodging facilities and deliver an economic impact of $11 million in 2024.
Youth Soccer Finals to be Held in the Black Hills
The Mountain West National Premier League Finals are coming to Rapid City May 2-5, 2024, and will take place at the MFC Sports Complex at Dakota Fields.
Visit Rapid City and Black Hills and Badlands Tourism Adopt Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Program
Visit Rapid City and the Black Hills and Badlands Tourism Association are both adopting the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Program, creating inclusivity, acceptance and awareness throughout the Black Hills.
Champions are Crowned in the Black Hills
Rapid City is excited to be hosting three state tournaments in March at The Monument, including State B Girls Basketball, State A Boys Basketball and State AAU Wrestling.
Season 8 of the Amazing Rush Will Showcase the Best of the Black Hills
Visit Rapid City is excited to announce this year’s much-anticipated Amazing Rush site visit, which is set to unfold the week of August 12, 2024, in and around Rapid City, South Dakota.
2024 Marks the 150th Anniversary of the Black Hills Gold Rush
The gateway to the Black Hills, Rapid City, South Dakota, is commemorating several anniversaries in 2024 – including the Black Hills Gold Rush – as well as welcoming new offerings, remodels and expansions.
Restaurant Week Returns to Rapid City, South Dakota
Rapid City Restaurant Week is returning this month and will take place January 18-28, 2024, with 39 business locations – including breweries, coffee shops and restaurants – participating.