31 Years of Classic Cars, Music and Historic Fun
August 19, 2025 - August 24, 2025 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.
2025 IS THE 31st ANNIVERSARY OF KOOL DEADWOOD NITES!
2025 Information
- Your vehicle must be a ’73 or older to register. Registration is not capped and walk-ups are welcome.
- Pre-registration packets will be mailed in May 2025 to those who registered a car in 2024 and additional requests. We will continue to mail packets through mid-August 2025. If you would like one, please call 605-578-1876. 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 by August 1, 2025.
- An additional day of activities, live entertainment, show & shine and registration on Tuesday, August 19!
- Car registration cost: $80 postmarked before August 1, 2025; $100 after August 1, 2025
- Free Parking & Shuttle: Shuttles operate on Thursday, August 21; Friday, August 22 and Saturday, August 23. 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 – 3am. 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 11am to 10pm each day. No trailer parking at shuttle sites. No overnight parking at Cedar Rose Spa.
- Registration for 2025 Kool Deadwood Nites will be held throughout the event at TBD.
- Kool Deadwood Nites 2025 Auction is August 21-23, 2024. For more information contact McPherson Auction & Realty at 605-484-1781 or 605-381-1594.
- The City of Deadwood Police Department asks that you please refrain from doing Burn-Outs during the parade on Sunday.
- 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 2024!
Retailers who wish to sell official Kool Deadwood Nites merchandise, contact Wayne Morris at (605) 920-1512.
CLICK HERE to purchase official Kool Deadwood Nites merchandise!
2025 *Tentative* Kool Deadwood Nites Schedule Details
*Schedule is Subject to Change
ALL NEW! TUESDAY, AUGUST 19:
- 12 – 6 p.m.: Car Registration at TBD
- TBD Entertainment
- 6:30 -9 p.m.: Show & Shine on Main Street (Wall Street to Deadwood Street), registered cars only, first come, first served.
- Deadwood Alive will be running their regular schedule all day. View the schedule here.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 20:
- 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.: Auction Car Check-in (for sellers) at Elkhorn Ridge Resort – For more information contact McPherson Auction & Realty at 605-484-1781 or 605-381-1594.
- 8 a.m. to 6 p.m: Car Registration at TBD
- 6 p.m.: FREE CONCERT at Outlaw Square – TBD Entertainment
- All Day – Deadwood Alive full schedule on Main Street. View the schedule here.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 21:
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- 8 a.m. – 8 p.m: Car Registration at TBD
- 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.: Auction Car Check-in (for sellers) at Elkhorn Ridge Resort, contact McPherson Auction & Realty at 605-484-1781 or 605-381-1594 for more information.
- 1 p.m: Memorabilia & Classic Car Auction Starts – Held in the Deadwood Mountain Grand Event Center. Call McPherson Auction at 605-348-1369 for more info.
- 2 p.m. – Deadwood Alive Shootout at Outlaw Square
- 4 – 8 p.m.: Live DJ at the History and Information Center Parking Lot
- 12 – 5 p.m: Driving Route Poker Runs throughout the Black Hills. Awards held on Saturday.
- 4 – 9 p.m: People’s Choice Awards & Voting – History and Information Center Parking Lot, Deadwood Welcome Center Parking Lot and portions of Main Street. Vote by text. Voting opens at 4 p.m. and closes at 9 p.m. on Thursday, August 21, 2025!
- 4 p.m. – Deadwood Alive Shootout at Outlaw Square
- 8 p.m.: FREE MAIN STREET CONCERT – TBD Entertainment
- Immediately following the concert: People’s Choice Award Results announced from Main Street Stage
FRIDAY, AUGUST 22:
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- 7 a.m. – 9:45 a.m.: Rod Run Breakfast at TBD – Free for registered car owner’s only.
- 8 a.m. – 8 p.m: Car Registration at TBD
- 9 a.m: Classic Car Auction Starts – Held in the Deadwood Mountain Grand Event Center. Call McPherson Auction at 605-348-1369 for more info.
- 10 a.m. – 2 p.m: 17th Annual Rod Run – Registered classic cars only. Routes TBD
- 2 p.m. – Deadwood Alive Shootout at Outlaw Square
- 4 p.m. – Deadwood Alive Shootout at Outlaw Square
- 5 p.m. – Deadwood Alive welcomes the Hot Rodders on the Main Street Stage.
- 5 – 6 p.m.: FREE MAIN STREET CONCERT – TBD Entertainment
- 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.: FREE MAIN STREET CONCERT – TBD Entertainment
- 8:00 p.m.: FREE MAIN STREET CONCERT – TBD Entertainment
SATURDAY, AUGUST 23:
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- 7 a.m. – Noon: Car Registration at TBD
- 8 a.m. – Noon: Classic Car Competition/Judging at the Days of ’76 Event Complex (Please plan to arrive before 8 a.m.) Registered classic cars only.
- 9 a.m: Classic Car Auction Starts – Held in the Deadwood Mountain Grand Event Center. Call McPherson Auction at 605-348-1369 for more info.
- 10 a.m. – 4 p.m: Walking Poker Run Routes throughout Deadwood
- 4 p.m.: Poker Run sheets for Thursday (driving) and Saturday (walking) must be turned in by 4:00 p.m.
- 5 p.m: Poker Run Awards Party at TBD on lower Main Street. Awards for Driving and Walking routes.
- 5 p.m. – 6 p.m.: FREE MAIN STREET CONCERT – TBD Entertainment
- 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.: FREE MAIN STREET CONCERT – TBD Entertainment
- 8 p.m.: FREE MAIN STREET CONCERT – TBD Entertainment
SUNDAY, AUGUST 24:
- 7 a.m.: Parade Line-up at Ferguson Field/Rodeo Grounds – Registered classic cars only.
- 9 a.m.: Parade on Historic Main Street and continuing through Central City and Lead
- 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.: Show and Shine on Main Street. Registered classic cars only.
- 11 a.m.: Awards in the parking lot at the History and Information Center
- *All cars must be off Main Street by 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 24, 2025! Thank you!
Parking Shuttle Schedule:
Cedar Rose Spa to Deadwood Welcome Center:
Thursday, August 21 11am-10pm
Friday, August 22 11am-10pm
Saturday, August 23 11am-10pm
Lead Highschool and Lead Visitor Center to Deadwood Fire Station (Fire St.):
Thursday, August 21 2 pm- 3 am
Friday, August 22 2 pm- 3 am
Saturday, August 23 2 pm- 3 am
*TENTATIVE* Deadwood Alive Shootout Schedule During Event:
The 2024 event is sponsored in part by
2024 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: Brad Farr, ’73 Plymouth Cuda
Sponsor: Deadwood Chamber of Commerce
Chamber’s Choice
Winner: Merwin Foster, ’34 Packard
Sponsor: Deadwood Chamber of Commerce
Best Street Rod
Winner: Jeff Aisenberg, ’32 Ford 3 Window
Sponsor: The Lodge at Deadwood Gaming Resort
Best Ford
Winner: Jared Bloomgren, ’65 Ford F100
Sponsor: Mr. Wu’s
Best General Motors
Winner: James Alexander, ’69 Chevy Camaro RS/SS
Sponsor: White’s Queen City Motors
Best Truck
Winner: Danny LaRue, ’64 Dodge D100 CSS
Sponsor: Old Style Saloon No. 10
Best Stock
Winner: Merwin Foster, ’34 Packard Super 8
Sponsor: A&B Pizza/ Oyster Bay
Best Custom
Winner: Kellen Buchholz, ’69 Chevy El Camino
Sponsor: FogNDroz Vape Shop
Best Interior
Winner: Ron Lacey, ’55 Chevy Nomad
Sponsor: Mr. Wu’s
Best Motor
Winner: John Schipper, ’62 Chevy Impala SS
Sponsor: Silverado/Franklin
Best Mopar
Winner: Jim Klovas, ’70 Plymouth Cuda AAR
Sponsor: Cadillac Jack’s Gaming Resort
Queen Sarah’s Cutest Car Award
Eric Story, 1908 Sears High Wheeler
Sponsor: Deadwood Chamber of Commerce
People’s Choice
Winner: Jared Bloomgren, ’65 Ford F100 4×4
Sponsor: McPherson Auctions & Realty
King of the Rod Run Burn Pit
Winner: Glenn Wise, ’33 Ford Roadster
Sponsor: The Lodge at Deadwood
Carsten Cottages Winners
#1 John Wold, ’46 Pontiac Streamliner
#2 Curtis Jensen, ’61 Chevy Impala
#3 Bill Diers, ’32 Ford Roadster
Honorable Mention
Sponsored by Elkhorn Ridge RV Resort, Jacob’s Precision Welding, One Way Service Pros, Mr. Wu’s, Midnight Star, and Black Hills Vacations
Tom Freidt, ’28 Ford Model AR
Gary & Karen Marshall, ’49 Ford Woody Custom
Tim Wienke, ’69 Chevy Camaro
Bo Branch, ’50 Ford F150
Mark Tibbets, ‘66 Chevy Chevelle SS
Norman Geise, ’70 Chevy K10 Truck
Dale Phillips, ’55 Chevy Bel Air
Jerrett Leadens, ’67 Pontiac GTO
Ron Meis Memorial Award
Sponsored by the Deadwood Chamber of Commerce
Brad Ensign, ’41 Willy’s Coupe
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Tri-Five – Stock
1st Place: Jerry Geske, ’55 Chevy Nomad
Sponsor: First Gold Gaming Resort
2nd Place: Kyle Moos, ’55 Chevy 210
Sponsor: Quik Signs
3rd Place: Ed Downes, ’57 Chevy 150 Handyman 2 Door Wagon
Sponsor: Deadwood Chamber of Commerce
Tri-Five – Modified
1st Place: Ron Lacey, ’55 Chevy Bel Air
Sponsor: Mustang Sally’s
2nd Place: Rody Grossman, ’57 Chevrolet 2 Door Hardtop
Sponsor: Vanway
3rd Place: Verlyn Ramse, ’55 Chevy Bel Air
Sponsor: Black Hills Vacations
Truck Class up to ’73 Inclusive – Modified/Custom
1st Place: Danny LaRue, ’64 Dodge D100 CSS
Sponsor: American Family Insurance
2nd Place: Morgan Youngberg, ’66 Chevy C10
Sponsor: HUB International Insurance
3rd Place: LeRoy Pino, ’58 Chevy Apache
Sponsor: Twin City Hardware, Lumber, Rental & Office Supply
Truck Class up to ’73 Inclusive – Stock
1st Place: Jared Bloomgren, ’65 Ford F100
Sponsor: Deadwood Tobacco Co
2nd Place: Bryan Richard, ’72 Chevy K20
Sponsor: Buffalo-Bodega
3rd Place: Moni Wilson, ’50 Chevy 3100
Sponsor: Berg Jewelry & Gifts
Stock – Pre ’54 and older
1st Place: Merwin Foster, ’34 Packard Super 8
Sponsor: ET Sports
2nd Place: Kelly Leeper, ’38 Buick Super 47
Sponsor: Marta’s DEADWOOD Doghouse
3rd Place: Gary Anderson, ’30 Chrysler CJ Coupe
Sponsor: First Deadwood Cottages
Stock – ’55 to ’73 inclusive
1st Place: Curtis Jensen, ’64 Chevy Impala SS
Sponsor: Pro Steam Carpet Upholstery
2nd Place: Smitty Schmitz, ’72 Monti Carlo
Sponsor: A&B Pizza/Oyster Bay
3rd Place: Brad & Kelly Green, ’70 Oldsmobile Rally 350
Sponsor: Peterson CPA
Pro-Street – ’73 and Earlier
Jon & Erin Thomas, ’41 Willy’s Coupe
Sponsor: Mr. Wu’s
2nd Place: Brad Ensign, ’41 Willy’s Coupe
Sponsor: Mr. Wu’s
3rd Place: Sherald Schuh, ’67 Ford Fairlane
Sponsor: Black Hills Vacations
Muscle Car ’64 to ’73 Inclusive – Stock
1st Place: James Alexander, ’69 Chevrolet Camaro RS/SS
Sponsor: Southside Service & Car Wash
2nd Place: Jim Klovas, ’70 Plymouth Cuda
Sponsor: Black Hills Nationals
3rd Place: Brad Jones, ’70 Plymouth Cuda AAR
Sponsor: Black Hills Vacations
Muscle Car ’64 to ’73 Inclusive – Modified
1st Place: Brad Farr, ’73 Plymouth Cuda
Sponsor: McPherson Auctions & Realty
2nd Place: Derek Eisenbeisz, ’67 Chevy Chevelle SS
Sponsor: Berg Jewelry & Gifts
3rd Place: Abby Barker, ’68 Dodge Charger
Sponsor: Sturgis Mustang/Bronco Rally
Early ’49 to ’59 Inclusive – Custom
1st Place: Kellen Buchholz, ’69 Chevrolet El Camino
Sponsor: Lynn’s DakotaMart Lead
2nd Place: Dale Allen, ’56 Mercury Montclair
Sponsor: Rocksino by Hard Rock Deadwood
3rd Place: Luke May, ’49 Cadillac Sedanette
Sponsor: Deadwood KOA
Late ’60 to ’73 Inclusive – Custom
1st Place: Robert Barelman, ’57 Willy’s Jeep Station Wagon
Sponsor: Deadwood Elks Lodge #508
2nd Place: Curtis Jensen, ’61 Chevy Impala
Sponsor: Durty Nelly’s
3rd Place: Frank Fisk, ’69 Dodge Dart GT
Sponsor: Deadwood Outdoor Rentals
Street Rod Pre ’49 (’48 and older) Coupe
1st Place: Bryan Corah, ’38 Chevrolet Coupe
Sponsor: Deadwood Gulch Gaming Resort
2nd Place: Lenny Mabey, ’33 Ford Coupe
Sponsor: Berg Jewelry & Gift
3rd Place: Doug LaRue, ’33 Plymouth Coupe
Sponsor: McPherson Auction & Realty
Street Rod Pre ’49 (’48 and older) Sedan
1st Place: John Wold, ’46 Pontiac Streamline
Sponsor: Packhorse Liquor
2nd Place: Dennis Jorud, ’34 Chevy Master
Sponsor: Boston’s Pizza Restaurant & Sports Bar
3rd Place: Jason Zummack, ’40 Ford 2 Door
Sponsor: Ice Man
Street Rod Pre ’49 (’48 and older) Convertible/Roadster
1st Place: Bill Diers, ’32 Ford Roadster
Sponsor: Boars Nest
2nd Place: Dale Allen, ’40 Ford Convertible
Sponsor: Deadwood Elk’s Lodge
3rd Place: Robert Rohibach, ’29 Ford Model A
Sponsor: First Deadwood Cottages
Street Rod Pre ’49 (’48 and older) Rat Rod
1st Place: Craig Kidder, ’29 Ford Coupe
Sponsor: Badlands Security
2nd Place: Tom Simmons, ’46 Diamond T Rat Rod
Sponsor: MS Mail
3rd Place: Jared Hort, ’46 Chevy Truck
Sponsor: First Deadwood Souvenirs
