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Deadwood Alive’s re-enactment troupe offers History at its finest…and most fun!

Deadwood – True West Magazine’s “Best Old West Gunfighter Town”

The Deadwood Alive troupe is here to entertain. From Main Street Deadwood shootouts to guided walking tours, there’s something for all guests to enjoy, year-round. Read on for more info!

Deadwood Alive will return with free Main Street shows, six days a week in Summer 2024. (Starting May, 2024) Friday and Saturday Spring shows begin in March.

Spring 2024 Schedule
Fridays and Saturdays • March 22 – April 27

*Schedule may be altered for special events. Click for more information.

• 12:00 p.m. – “Lawman’s Patrol” – Walking Tour $15 per person. 1-800-344-8826 to book this tour. Must book 24 hours in advance.
• 1:00 p.m. – “Black Hills Wildlife – Then and Now”  – Experience hands-on teeth, claws, fur and footprintsof Black Hills Creatures. – Mustang Sally’s
• 2:00 p.m. – “Amble About and Chew the Fat” – Outlaw Square
• 2:30 p.m. – “Firearms of the Frontier” -The evolution of pre-1899 firearms – Mustang Sally’s
• 4:00 p.m. – “Black Hills Bandits and Boogeymen” – Outlaw Square

Spring 2024 Schedule
May 3 – May 11

*Schedule may be altered for special events. Click for more information.

• 12:00PM – Lawman’s Patrol – Walking Tour $15/person. Call 1-800-344-8826 to book this tour. Must book 24 Hours in advance
• 1:00PM – “Black Hills Wildlife – Then and Now” – Mustang Sally’s
• 2:00PM – SHOOTOUT – “A Shooting Affray” – Outlaw Square Stage
• 2:30PM – “Firearms of the Frontier” -(the evolution of pre-1899 firearms) – Mustang Sally’s
• 4:00PM – SHOOTOUT – “Showdown on Gold Street” – Outlaw Square Stage
• 4:20PM – Hangin’ with the Shootists – Outlaw Square – meet the gunslingers, ask ques-tions and take photos

Summer 2024 Schedule
Monday through Saturday (no shows on Sunday) • May 18 – September 21

*Schedule may be altered for special events. Click for more information.

• 12:00 p.m. – “Lawman’s Patrol” – Walking Tour $15 per person. 1-800-344-8826 to book this tour. Must book 24 hours in advance.
• 1:45PM “Pre-spectacle Tomfoolery – Outlaw Square / Franklin Hotel
• 2:00PM SHOOTOUT – “The Strange Tale of David Lunt” – Outlaw Square / Franklin Hotel
• 2:30PM “A Rootin’ Tootin’ Card Game for Kids” – Outlaw Square Gazebo
• 2:30PM “Firearms of the Frontier” – the evolution of pre-1899 firearms – Gold Street Courtyard
• 3:30PM “Dr. Stan Dupt’s Travelin’ Medicine Show” – Gold Street Courtyard
• 4:00PM SHOOTOUT – “Showdown on Gold Street” – Big Dipper / Berg Jewelry
• 4:30PM “Hangin’ with the Shootists” – meet the gunslingers, ask questions and get their autographs – Gold Street Courtyard
• 5:00PM “Black Hills Wildlife – Then and Now” – Experience hands-on teeth, claws, fur and footprints of Black Hills creatures. – Gold Street Courtyard –
• 5:45PM “More Tomfoolery” – Wild Bill Bar / Celebrity Hotel
• 6:00PM SHOOTOUT – “The Boone May/Prescott Webb Altercation” – Wild Bill Bar / Celebrity Hotel
• 6:20PM “Deadwood Nuggets
  • Saturday & Mondays: Jam Sessions – Bring your instrument and join in! – Gold Street
  • Tuesday-Friday: Tales and Tunes with “Connie Gunn and the Black Powder Pistols”. – Gold Street Courtyard
• 7:35PM Capture of Jack McCall – in front of the Saloon No. 10
• 7:50PM “Even More Tomfoolery” – Wild Bill Theatre
• 8:00PM TRIAL OF JACK McCALL – Wild Bill Theatre

ADMISSION FOR THE TRIAL OF JACK McCALL:
The Trial of Jack McCall is seasonal and returns in late May of 2024! The Trial operates Monday through Saturday during Peak Season at the Wild Bill Theatre, 624 Main Street, above the Wild Bill Bar. Admission for Trial: $10 Adults, $9 Seniors, $6 Children (ages 6-12) and Children 5 and under are free. Tickets are also available day-of at the door before the show or on Historic Main Street from the Information Chuckwagon. Online and phone (800-344-8826) purchases must be made a minimum of 24 hours in advance.

The Shooting of Wild Bill
Free show held Monday – Saturday inside the Saloon No. 10 at 1:00 p.m., 3:00 p.m., 5:00 p.m.

Ride the Deadwood Stagecoach: GET INFO
Beginning late May, Tuesday – Saturday, 9am-2pm, every half-hour with the last ride at 1:30pm. $15 adults, $10 Children (ages 6-12), $5 Children (ages 3-5) and Children 2 and under are free. *weather permitting + black out days apply* Seating is limited. Tickets at Outlaw Square Stage Stop.

***CHANGES WILL OCCUR TO DEADWOOD ALIVE SHOWS DURING SPECIAL EVENTS CITYWIDE AND AT OUTLAW SQUARE.***

More info at DeadwoodAlive.com or email andy@deadwoodalive.com.

Photos by Pine Girl Arts

Gold Street performances are sponsored in part by BID9, Outlaw Square and Do Deadwood Properties. CLICK HERE to book your stay.