Buffalo Roundup and Arts Festival 2025 | SD Parks & Wildlife

Watch cowboys and cowgirls as they drive the herd of approximately 1,300 buffalo into the corrals. Not only is the roundup a spectacular sight to see, it’s also a critical management tool in maintaining a strong and healthy herd.

The Buffalo Roundup begins at 9:30 a.m. MT on September 26, with parking lots opening at 6:15 a.m. Be sure to arrive early if you want to pick your spot. Guests must stay in the viewing areas until the herd is safely in the corrals, generally around noon. Breakfast is available at 6:15 a.m. in both viewing areas. Lunch is served at the corrals once the buffalo are rounded up. There is a fee for both meals.

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