Mountain Sports. Craft Beer. Local Food. Music. Arts & More!
Chinook Days is the celebration of the Spearfish world record of the fastest/greatest temperature change on January 22, 1943 caused by a Chinook Wind.
During the week-long event, there will be a winter celebrations that consist of a winter festival, mountain sports, craft beer, local food, music and arts.
Winter Carnival- 1/18
Join Black Hills Nordic Ski Club and the Grooming Alliance of Spearfish on January 18th for the Winter Carnival! This is a chance for people to get out to Big Hill to snow shoe, ski, or fat bike on the amazing winter trails! This event will help kickoff Chinook Days. Killian's and Crow Peak Brewing Co. will also be providing great food and brews at 11 AM, with games and challenges kicking off at 12 PM!
Killian's 13th Annual Winter Luau- 1/19
Chinook Days Killian's Winter Luau returns on January 19! Watch High Rise perform live at Killian's, music will begin at 7 pm and speacial Luau food and drinks will be served!
Make sure you dress up because whoever has the best luau outfit will win prizes!
Chinook Days Pub Crawl- 1/22
Chinook Days Pub Crawl is on January 22nd starting at Crow Peak Brewing Co.! Whether you carpool, snowshoe, bike, hike, or choose your own adventure, there's a way for everyone to join in the fun. There will be prizes up for grabs, the crawl will end at Killian's!
Backcountry Film Festival - 1/23
The Matthews Opera House in partnership with Chinook Days presents Backcountry Film Festival! Backcountry Film Festival. The show is on January 23, starting at 5 pm. This is a celebration of the connection between humans and wild winters with a collage of human-powered stories and backcountry-inspired experiences. Tickets are for purchase online, over the phone, or at the doors for the price of $15/each.
Snow Sculptures- 1/24
Come visit downtown Spearfish on Friday, January 25th for a FREE downtown snow sculpture event! Scattered through Main Street will be stockpiled snow, tables, and tools for all to create a snow masterpiece! Prizes will be awarded.
Community Bonfire- 1/25
Head on down to the Lookout Amphitheatre upper parking lot at 100 St. Joe Street on January 25th from 2 PM to 8 PM for a day packed with music, festivities, and a blazing community bonfire!
Chinook Beerfest -1/25
ChinookFest BeerFest will take place at 100 Saint Joe Street Spearfish, SD 57783, on January 25th, 2 PM to 5 PM. This is an opportunity to try amazing brews from around the Black Hills region and take part in this iconic community event!
Registration: Presale $25, At the Door $35
Artwork by Mike Knutson
