Name: Winter Market
Start: 2025-11-29T14:00:00-07:00
End: 2025-11-29T18:00:00-07:00
Location: Main Street Square Downtown Rapid City

Discover the magic of the season at the Winter Market at Main Street Square! From 2 to 6 p.m., Main Street Square transforms into a festive wonderland filled with twinkling lights, cheerful music, and community spirit.
✨ Event Highlights:
- Live musical entertainment by The Potter Family 🎶
- Holiday tree lighting with the mayor – don’t miss the countdown! 🌲
- Lace up your skates and hit the ice ⛸️
- Food trucks from Hot Potato, KZ's BBQ, Lil' Coffee Cabin and Sergeant Poppers 🍴
- Vendor village featuring local makers and holiday gifts 🛍️
🗓️ Tentative Schedule:
12:00 PM - Ice rink opens! Lace up your skates and hit the ice. Live music starts at Main Street Square with The Potter Family.
2:00 PM - Event begins! Explore our vendor village and enjoy the first performance by the Black Hills Figure Skating team.
2:30 PM - Live music starts again with The Potter Family! Sit back and enjoy the melodies as we celebrate the season.
4:00 PM - Second performance by Black Hills Figure Skating! Experience the elegance and skill of our talented skaters.
4:45 PM - Special address by the Mayor! Join us for inspiring words to kick off the festivities!
4:58 PM (SHARP) - Tree lighting countdown! Gather for this magical moment as we light up the night and the holiday tree!
5:00 PM - Music resumes with The Potter Family!
6:00 PM - Event concludes and Festival of Lights Parade starts! Join us for a spectacular parade to end the evening on a high note.
8:00 PM - Ice rink closes! Enjoy your last spins before we say goodnight.
As the sun sets, stay downtown for the Festival of Lights Parade, where glowing floats illuminate Main and Saint Joseph Streets in one of Rapid City’s most beloved holiday traditions.
This event is proudly sponsored by Bluepeak Internet, Security First Bank, Ketel Thorstenson and Prairie Edge.