Chinook Days

Family Friendly Outdoor Adventure Nature & Recreation
Where: Spearfish, SD
When: Saturday, January 17 2026 - Saturday, January 24 2026 | All Day

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.

Most details on schedule yet to come!

Jam-uary at the Matthews- 1/16

Spread the Tunes and The Matthews present a benefit show for the Spearfish Trails Coalition at The Matthews Opera House, from 7-9 PM. Join the fun and support local trails! 

Killian's Annual Winter Luau - 1/18

Dress in your best tropical gear for Killian’s Annual Winter Luau from 7:00 PM to close! Enjoy luau food, drink specials, music by High Rise, and prizes for the best dressed.

Chinook Days BINGO- 1/20

Crow Peak Brewery Bingo is back! Expect Chinook Days surprises, taproom specials, and prizes, including the return of the fan-favorite Spearbeer Pale Ale for the occasion. Join the fun from 6-8 PM and celebrate Chinook Days with friends and great brews.

Chinook Days Pub Crawl- 1/21

Bike, hike, or catch a ride as you make your way through multiple local stops. Enjoy music, prizes, and a lively finish at Killian’s. More details to come. 

Backcountry Film Festival & Soup Feed- 1/22

Warm up with some soup and winter adventure films at the historic Matthews Opera House!  

Jam-uary at the Matthews Opera House- 1/23 

Spread the Tunes and The Matthews present a benefit show for the Spearfish Trails Coalition at The Matthews Opera House, from 7-9 PM. Join the fun and support local trails! 

Kill the Keg Chinook Days Party- 1/23

Keep the Chinook Days fun going at Crow Peak Brewing with the Kill the Keg Party! $1 pints of Ancient Mariner and Falling Leaves Amber Ale are available while supplies last, followed by a chance to try the new brews. Live music from John Dale and Good Hand Band from 5–7 PM. 

Community Bonfire- 1/24

Head on down to the Lookout Amphitheatre upper parking lot at 100 St. Joe Street on January 24th from 2 PM to 8 PM for a day packed with music, festivities, and a blazing community bonfire!

Chinook Beerfest -1/24

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

Chinook Days 2020

Artwork by Mike Knutson


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