What Rodeo Queen Autographs Is
Rodeo Queen Autographs is the nightly meet-and-greet during Days of '76 week in Deadwood. Fans meet Miss Days of 76, Jr Miss Days of 76, the Days of 76 Princess, Miss Rodeo South Dakota and Teen Miss Rodeo South Dakota for photos and autographs. It runs Tuesday through Saturday, July 27 to 31, 2027, from 7 to 11 p.m. in Outlaw Square, 703 Main St, Deadwood, SD 57732. No admission price is listed for it.
Who You Can Meet
- Miss Days of 76
- Jr Miss Days of 76
- Days of 76 Princess
- Miss Rodeo South Dakota
- Teen Miss Rodeo South Dakota
The Days of 76 queens are chosen in the Rodeo Queen Contest (Miss Days of 76, Jr Miss and Princess) on Sunday, July 25, 2027 at 9 a.m. at the Days of 76 Museum and Arena, and crowned at the Rodeo Queen Coronation on Monday, July 26 at 9 a.m. in Outlaw Square.
The Week Around It
| Date | Time (MDT) | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Sun., July 25 | 8 a.m. | PRCA Steer Roping, Days of 76 Arena (free) |
| Sun., July 25 | 9 a.m. | Rodeo Queen Contest |
| Mon., July 26 | 8 a.m. | WPRA Barrel Racing Slack (free) |
| Mon., July 26 | 9 a.m. | Rodeo Queen Coronation, Outlaw Square |
| Tue., July 27 | 7 a.m. | Timed Event Slack: team roping, steer wrestling, tie-down roping, breakaway roping (free) |
| Tue. to Sat., July 27 to 31 | 7 to 11 p.m. | Rodeo Queen Autographs, Outlaw Square |
Rodeo performances are Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights plus Saturday afternoon, and free parades run on Historic Main Street Deadwood on Friday and Saturday. The top 12 contestants in each timed event return for the evening rodeo performance.
Rodeo Tickets
The autographs are separate from rodeo seating, but fans heading to the arena can plan ahead. Tickets go on sale in February 2027 and are sold only on the Days of 76 website or at the Box Office the week of the rodeo.
- 76 Grandstand Reserved: $55
- Juso Brothers Grandstand Reserved: $45
- General Admission: $35
- General Admission Kids (ages 5 to 12): $15
- Ages 4 and under: free
Pets are not permitted in the Grandstands, Standing Room Only, Concessions or Shopping areas.
About Days of '76
The Days of '76 bills itself as "Best Rodeo. No Bull." and has been named PRCA Midsize Rodeo of the Year 14 times (2004 to 2017) and PRCA Large Outdoor Rodeo of the Year in 2020.
Where
Outlaw Square, 703 Main St, Deadwood, SD 57732. The Days of 76 Arena is at 76th Dr and the Days of 76 Museum at 18 76th Dr.
Questions
Do I need a rodeo ticket for the autographs?
No ticket is listed for the Outlaw Square sessions.
When are the queens crowned?
Monday, July 26, 2027, 9 a.m., Outlaw Square.
Official Links
Major South Dakota Stock Shows and Rodeos: The Essentials
South Dakota's three marquee events are the State Fair in Huron, the Black Hills Stock Show and Rodeo in Rapid City, and the Days of '76 Rodeo in Deadwood.
State Fair
Held in Huron over Labor Day weekend: September 2-7 in 2026 and September 1-6 listed for 2027. 4-H and FFA members show beef, sheep, swine, goats, dairy, rabbits and poultry. 4-H deadlines are firm: enrollment May 31, ID and DNA June 1, YLL July 1, FairEntry August 1.
Black Hills Stock Show
Established in 1959 in Rapid City, listed for January 29 to February 6, 2027, with about 120 livestock, horse and rodeo events. Youth Day on February 6, 2027 offers judging, Skillathon, Hippology and a Beef Cook-Off.
Days of '76
A PRCA rodeo in Deadwood in late July, with free parades on Main Street Friday and Saturday.
Read the full guide: Major South Dakota Stock Shows and Rodeos
Other Upcoming Events Nearby
- Days of 76 Rodeo
Days of 76 Rodeo and Parades in Deadwood is scheduled July 25 to 31, 2027, with PRCA rodeo performances Wednesday through Saturday nights and free parades on Main Street.
- Days of 76 Rodeo Queen Contest
Young women compete on July 25, 2027 for the titles of Miss Days of 76, Jr Miss Days of 76 and Days of 76 Princess, starting at 9 AM at the museum and arena.
- Days of 76 PRCA Steer Roping
A free PRCA steer roping event opens Days of 76 week on July 25, 2027, starting at 8 AM at the Days of 76 Arena in Deadwood.
76th Dr, Deadwood, SD 57732 | Organizer: Days of 76 Official event details - Days of 76 WPRA Barrel Racing Slack
WPRA barrel racers run the slack on July 26, 2027, at 8 AM at the Days of 76 Arena in Deadwood; admission is free.
76th Dr, Deadwood, SD 57732 | Organizer: Days of 76 Official event details - Days of 76 Rodeo Queen Coronation
The 2027 Miss Days of 76, Jr Miss Days of 76 and Days of 76 Princess are crowned July 26, 2027, at 9 AM in Outlaw Square on Deadwood's Main Street.
All South Dakota events by date
Listing checked Nov. 11, 2026 against this source. Details can change; confirm with the organizer.