Octoberfest In Deadwood
The Octoberfest in Deadwood, South Dakota is a really entertaining event. It is held every October and has a ton of free family activities. These include a German car show, barrel racing, dog racing, a dog costume contest, a lost lederhosen hunt, and a brat cookoff.
German car show on Main Street in downtown Deadwood.
Dog photo shoot.
A lot of big dogs too.
Dogs were everywhere at the Octoberfest.
Dog costume contest.
Winner of the dog costume contest is in the middle.
Free food - mostly bratwursts at the casinos.
Mug holding contest in front of Tin Lizzies.
Weiner dog races on Main Street.
Owners at the end of the race trying to get their dog’s attention.
The winner of 2025’s wiener dog race in Deadwood.
Barrel races down Main Street.
Hammering in the nails and then continuing the race with the second person.
These 2 men were funny.
Some wore costumes which added to the fun.
