Kool Deadwood Nites

33 Years of Classic Cars, Music and Historic Fun

August 17, 2027 - August 22, 2027

Kool Deadwood Nites brings car lovers together for six days full of classic cars, classic music and classic fun. It’s a 50’s and 60’s sock hop – Deadwood style. Enjoy a parade, show and shine and FREE concerts on Main Street featuring the biggest names in rock ‘n roll history.

2027 IS THE 33nd ANNIVERSARY OF KOOL DEADWOOD NITES!

Online Registration will open May 2027.

2027 Information

• Your vehicle must be a ’73 or older to register. Registration is not capped, and walk-ups are welcome.
• Pre-registration forms will be posted online in early May. After that date, if you would like a packet mailed to you, please call 605-578-1876, option 3.  Pre-registration ends on August 12, 2027. Walk-up registration will be available at the event. The number of cars is not capped.
•  To receive the early bird discount, the registration fee must be paid/postmarked before July 31, 2027.
• Car registration cost: $100 postmarked or paid by July 31, 2027; $130 on or after August 1, 2027
• An additional day of activities, live entertainment, show & shine, and registration on Tuesday, August 17!
• Free Parking & Shuttle: Shuttles operate on Thursday, August 19; Friday, August 20, and Saturday, August 21. Parking shuttle from Lead, pickups at the Lead-Deadwood High School (320 South Main Street, Lead) and Sanford Lab Homestake Visitor Center (160 West Main Street), and drops off at the Deadwood Fire Station (737 Main Street). Operating times for the Lead shuttle will be 2 pm – 3 am. Ride the shuttle from Cedar Rose Spa (1 mile north of Deadwood, 11842 Hwy 14a) to the Deadwood Welcome Center (501 Main Street). Operating times for the spa shuttle are 11 am to 10 pm each day. No trailer parking at shuttle sites. No overnight parking at Cedar Rose Spa/Casago Vacation Rentals.
• Registration for 202 Kool Deadwood Nites will be held throughout the event at The Deadwood Welcome Center (501 Main St.)
• Kool Deadwood Nites 2027 Auction is August 19-21, 2027. For more information, visit McPherson Auction & Realty.
• The City of Deadwood Police Department and the City of Lead ask that you please refrain from doing burnouts during the parade on Sunday. This will be strictly enforced by both city Police Departments.
• Keep up to date on all things Deadwood on our Facebook page! You can also call us with any questions at 605-578-1876. Thanks for being part of Kool Deadwood Nites, and we look forward to seeing you in August 2027!

Retailers who wish to sell official Kool Deadwood Nites merchandise, contact Wayne Morris at (605) 920-1512.

2027 Kool Deadwood Nites Schedule Details
*Schedule tentative. This schedule will be updated closer to the event.

Tuesday, August 17, 2027

Noon – 6 pm: Car Registration –Lower Main Parking Lot @ Deadwood Welcome Center
2 pm: Deadwood Alive Shootout in front of the Franklin Hotel.
4 pm: Deadwood Alive Shootout in front of the Franklin Hotel.
6 pm: Deadwood Alive Shootout in front of the Franklin Hotel.
6 – 9 pm: Show & Shine – Park your registered Classic Car on Main Street, between Wall and Main.

Wednesday, August 18, 2027

8 am – 6 pm: Car Registration –Lower Main Parking Lot @ Deadwood Welcome Center
11 am-2 pm: Sturgis Show & Shine – Sponsored by Kool Deadwood Nites Official Merchandise and TBD.

• For Registered Car Owners only. Participants must have wristbands and event registration information displayed on the car’s dashboard. Registered car owners will receive a free lunch provided by TBD.
• Free Parking on Main Street from Junction Ave. to 4th Ave.
• 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. – Voting will take place for the Sturgis Choice Award
• 1 p.m. – Group Photo at 1st and Main St. The winner of the Sturgis Choice Award will be announced after the group photo

2 pm: Deadwood Alive Shootout in front of the Franklin Hotel.
4 pm: Deadwood Alive Shootout in front of the Franklin Hotel.
6 pm: Deadwood Alive Shootout in front of the Franklin Hotel.
6 pm: Free Concert begins at Outlaw Square featuring TBD

Thursday, August 19, 2026

8 am – 8 pm: Car Registration –Lower Main Street Parking Lot @ Deadwood Welcome Center
Noon – 5 pm: Driving Poker Runs – throughout the Black Hills
Noon: Classic Car Auction – Deadwood Mountain Grand. For more information, visit McPherson Auction & Realty.
2 pm: Deadwood Alive Shootout at Outlaw Square
4 pm – 9 pm: People’s Choice Awards & Voting – History and Information Center Parking Lot and portions of Deadwood Main Street
4 pm: Deadwood Alive Shootout at Outlaw Square
8 pm: 20th Annual Sock Hop – Featuring TBD on Main Street Stage
Following concert: People’s Choice Award Results – Main Street Stage

Friday, August 20, 2026

8 am – 8 pm: Car Registration –Lower Main Street Parking Lot @ Deadwood Welcome Center
9 am: Classic Car Auction – Deadwood Mountain Grand. For more information, visit McPherson Auction & Realty.
9 am: Mr. Wu’s Branded Chair Giveaway! First 200 people to Wu’s win a free chair!
10 am – 2 pm: 18th Annual Rod Run
Noon – 7 pm: Complimentary BBQ at Mr. Wu’s
Noon – 10 pm: $10 Bottomless Draft Beer at Mr. Wu’s
2 pm: Deadwood Alive Shootout at Outlaw Square
3 – 6 pm: Free Concert – Hot City Soul – Mr. Wu’s
4 pm: Deadwood Alive Shootout at Outlaw Square
5 pm: FREE MAIN STREET CONCERT – Stereo Trip
6 pm: FREE MAIN STREET CONCERT – Play Some Petty
7 – 10 pm: Free Concert – Thunderstruck “America’s AC/DC”– Mr. Wu’s
8 pm: FREE MAIN STREET CONCERT – Hotel California

Saturday, August 21, 2026

7 am – Noon: Car Registration –Lower Main Street Parking Lot @ Deadwood Welcome Center
7 am – Noon: Classic Car Competition/Judging – Rodeo Grounds/Ferguson Field Parking Lot
9 am: Classic Car Auction – Deadwood Mountain Grand. For more information, visit McPherson Auction & Realty.
9 am: Mr. Wu’s Branded Chair Giveaway! First 200 people to Wu’s win a free chair!
10 am – 4 pm: Walking Poker Runs
Noon – 7 pm: Complimentary BBQ at Mr. Wu’s
Noon – 10 pm: $10 Bottomless Draft Beer at Mr. Wu’s
2 – 4 pm: “Contender Car Judging” – Rodeo Grounds/Ferguson Field Parking Lot – Judges evaluate the top cars in the running for “Committee’s Choice” (#1 car of the year)
3 – 6 pm: Free Concert – Stereo Trip – Mr. Wu’s
5 pm: Poker Run Awards on the Main Street Stage
5 pm: FREE MAIN STREET CONCERT – TBD
6 pm: FREE MAIN STREET CONCERT – TBD
8 pm: FREE MAIN STREET CONCERT –  TBD

Sunday, August 22, 2026

7 am: Parade Line-up – Rodeo Grounds/Ferguson Field
9 am: Parade – Main Street, continues through Central City & Lead.
10 am – 2 pm: Show and Shine – Main Street – immediately following the parade until 2 pm.
11 am: Awards – Parking lot at the History and Information Center
*All cars must be off Main Street by 2 p.m. on Sunday, August 22, 2027! Thank you.

Parking Shuttle Schedule:

Cedar Rose Spa to Deadwood Welcome Center:

Thursday, August 19       11 am-10 pm
Friday, August 20              11 am-10 pm
Saturday, August 21       11 am-10 pm

Lead Highschool and Lead Visitor Center to Deadwood Fire Station (Fire St.):

Thursday, August 19       2 pm- 3 am
Friday, August 20              2 pm- 3 am
Saturday, August 21       2 pm- 3 am

*TENTATIVE* Deadwood Alive Shootout Schedule During Event:

2026 Kool Deadwood Nites Car Show Results!

We apologize for any typos. Please call 605-578-1876 if you notice a mistake. 

BEST OF SHOW

Committee’s Choice
Winner: Jeffrey Aisenbrey, 1964 Ford F100
Sponsor: Deadwood Chamber of Commerce

Chamber’s Choice
Winner: Mike Simpkins, 1940 Cadillac Limo
Sponsor: Deadwood Chamber of Commerce

Best Street Rod
Winner: Pete Allhands, 1932 Ford 3 Window Coupe
Sponsor: Auto Value

Best Ford
Winner:Jerry Eldred, 1970 Ford T-5
Sponsor: 1876 Antiques + Rita & Madi’s Home Decor

Best General Motors
Winner: Jim Alexander, 1969 Chevy Camaro RS/SS
Sponsor: White’s Queen City Motors

Best Truck
Winner: Terry Downing, 1933 Dodge Commercial
Sponsor: The Nugget

Best Stock
Winner: James Johnson, 1955 Chevy 210 Del Ray
Sponsor: Berg Jewelry & Gifts

Best Custom
Winner: Chris Rose – 1964 Ford F100
Sponsor: FogNDroz Vape Shop

Best Interior
Winner: Wally Cinkovic, 1959 Chevy Apache 3100
Sponsor: Elkhorn Ridge RV Resort

Best Motor
Winner: Brad Ensign, 1941 Willys Prostreet Coupe
Sponsor: Powder House Pass/BH Development LLC

Best Mopar
Winner: Brent Paulson, 1969 Dodge Charger 500
Sponsor: Cadillac Jack’s Gaming Resort

Honorable Mentions
Michael Kirkpatrick – 1967 Ford Mustang
Sponsored By: Catering by Dave

Doug Mokros – 1970 Plymouth GTX
Sponsored By: Miller Creek Pub

Bill Weickert – 1958 Edsel
Sponsored By: Tailshead Lodge

Jarrett Leadens – 1967 Pontiac GTO
Sponsored By: Deadwood Rentals

Jeff Kari – 1971 Ford Bronco
Sponsored By: The Midnight Star

Brad & Nancy Oligmueller
Sponsored By: McLeod’s Printing

Eric Klein – 1964 Ford F150
Sponsored By: Motor Market

Verlyn Ramse – 1957 Corvette Coupe
Sponsored By: Main Street Espresso

Ron Meis Memorial Award
Sponsored by the Tin Lizzie Gaming Resort
Kevin Gray, 1967 Chevy Chevelle

People’s Choice – Deadwood (Thursday Evening)
Winner: John Erickson, 1955 GMC 3100
Sponsor: McPherson Auctions & Realty

People’s Choice – Sturgis (Wednesday Afternoon)
Winner: John Ryan, 1969 Oldsmobile Olds98 (Hearse)
Sponsor: PatchStop, Knuckle Brewing, First Interstate Bank and McPherson Auction

King of the Rod Run Burn Pit (held at Steel Wheel Campground)
Winner: James Brooks, 1971 Chevy Chevelle
Sponsor: The Lodge at Deadwood

Ripple Creek Rod Run Show-n-Shine
Jim Hunter, 1955 Pontiac Safari Wagon
Sponsor: Spearfish Canyon Lodge

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Tri-Five – Stock
1st Place: James Johnson, 1955 Chevy Del Roy 210
Sponsor: First Gold Gaming Resort

2nd Place:  LeRoy Semerad, 1957 Chevy Bel Air
Sponsor: Quik Signs

3rd Place: Kathleen Evans, 1957 Chevy Bel Air
Sponsor: Motor Market

Tri-Five – Modified
1st Place: John & Shelly Wold, 1955 Chevy Nomad
Sponsor: First Deadwood Souvenirs

2nd Place: Timothy Dworshak – 1957 Bel Air
Sponsor: Lewie’s Burgers & Brews

3rd Place: Scott Svoboda – 1956 Chevy 2 Dr. Sport Coupe
Sponsor: Mystic Hills Hideaway

Truck Class up to ’73 Inclusive – Modified/Custom

1st Place: Andy Nagel – 1950 Chevy 3100
Sponsor: Fish N’ Fry Campground

2nd Place: Chad & Jani Pottenger – 1972 Ford Bronco
Sponsor: KoolDeadwoodNitesOfficial.com

3rd Place: Robert Lowe – 1960 Chevy Suburban
Sponsor: Waters Hardware – Deadwood

Truck Class up to ’73 Inclusive – Stock
1st Place: Terry Downing – 1933 Dodge Commercial Model
Sponsor: Deadwood Tobacco Co

2nd Place: Steve & Patty Neumiller – 1972 Chevy C10 Pickup
Sponsor: Buffalo-Bodega

3rd Place: Tommy Brinley Jr. – 1938 International D-15
Sponsor: Berg Jewelry & Gifts

Stock – Pre ’54 and older
1st Place: Kim Lindholm – 1929 Packard Roadster
Sponsor: Berg Jewelry & Gifts

2nd Place: Keith VanderVoort – 1933 Chevy Coupe
Sponsor: SoDak AutoHaus

3rd Place: Leo Martinez Sr. – 1948 Pontiac Station Wagon
Sponsor: Gulches Storage

Stock – ’55 to ’73 inclusive
1st Place: Jim Klovas – 1973 AMC Gremlin X
Sponsor: Pro Steam Carpet Upholstery

2nd Place: Smitty Schmitz – 1972 Chevy Monte Carlo
Sponsor: Celebrity Hotel

3rd Place: James Eykamp  – 1958 Buick Century
Sponsor: Peterson CPA

Pro-Street – ’73 and Earlier
1st Place: Brad Ensign – 1941 Willys Pro Street Coupe
Sponsor: Sturdevant’s Auto Value

2nd Place: John Schipper – 1962 Chevy Impala SS
Sponsor: Jacob’s Welding

3rd Place: Scott Dechant  – 1969 Ford Mach 1
Sponsor: Trailshead Lodge

Muscle Car ’64 to ’73 Inclusive – Stock
1st Place: Jim Alexander – 1969 Chevy Camaro RS/SS
Sponsor: Southside Service & Car Wash

2nd Place: Brent Paulson – 1969 Dodge Charger 500
Sponsor: Deadwood Electric

3rd Place: Steve Thorson – 1971 Oldsmobile 442
Sponsor: The Midnight Star

Muscle Car ’64 to ’73 Inclusive – Modified
1st Place: Orrin Fleischhacker – 1971 Chevy Camaro Z28
Sponsor: McPherson Auctions & Realty

2nd Place: Scott Vermilyea – 1968 Chevy Camaro
Sponsor: Sunshine Towing

3rd Place: Mike Phillips – 1963 Chevy Impala
Sponsor: Buffalo/Bodega

Early ’49 to ’59 Inclusive – Custom
1st Place: Mike Simpkins – 1940 Cadillac Limo
Sponsor: Lynn’s DakotaMart Lead

2nd Place: Fred Hardee – 1952 Nash Airflyte Greenbrier Wagon
Sponsor: Rocksino by Hard Rock Deadwood

3rd Place: Pete Fick – 1957 Lincoln Premier
Sponsor: Deadwood KOA

Late ’60 to ’73 Inclusive – Custom
1st Place: Jason Russell – 1965 Pontiac GTO
Sponsor: Deadwood Elks Lodge #508

2nd Place: Jeffrey Aisenbrey – 1960 Ford F100
Sponsor: The Gold Dust Casino

3rd Place: Chris Rose – 1960 Ford F100
Sponsor: Deadwood Outdoor Rentals

Street Rod Pre ’49 (’48 and older) Coupe
1st Place: Pete Allhands – 1932 Ford 3 Window Coupe
Sponsor: Madame Peacock’s Beer & Bling

2nd Place: Robert Lewton – 1936 Chevy Coupe
Sponsor: ET Sports

3rd Place: Bryan Corah – 1938 Chevy Business Coupe
Sponsor: McPherson Auction & Realty

Street Rod Pre ’49 (’48 and older) Sedan
1st Place: John Olson – 1937 Chevy Sedan
Sponsor: Packhorse Liquor

2nd Place: Jeff Weisenbach – 1932 Ford Sedan
Sponsor: Miss Kitty’s Mercantile

3rd Place: Michael Rue – 1934 Ford Vicky
Sponsor: Jerry Greer Engineering

Street Rod Pre ’49 (’48 and older) Convertible/Roadster
1st Place: Bill Diers – 1932 Ford Roadster
Sponsor: Boars Nest

2nd Place: Avery Allen – 1940 Ford Convertible
Sponsor: Deadwood Elk’s Lodge

3rd Place: Russ Schmitt – 1932 Ford Roadster
Sponsor: Trails Head Cannabis Co.

Street Rod Pre ’49 (’48 and older) Rat Rod
1st Place: Lanny Martindale – 1929 Ford Model T
Sponsor: Badlands Security

2nd Place: Elijah Stewart – 1930 Ford Model A
Sponsor: MS Mail

3rd Place: Casey Hoskinson – 1929 Chevy Truck
Sponsor: Full Throttle Saloon