Weekend celebration to include rodeo action and art show

Crazy Horse Memorial presents the 18th annual A Gift from Mother Earth Celebration, Friday through Sunday, June 13, 14 and 15.

Activities during the annual family-oriented weekend include:

  -- The Crazy Horse Stampede. This rodeo is among the few to feature both Great Plains Indian Rodeo Association and Professional Rodeo Cowboy’s Association events. Action starts 2 p.m. each day in the Crazy Horse arena near the Crazy Horse mountain carving. Daily admission is $10 for adults, $3.50 for children ages 13 to 6, with youth under age 6 admitted free. Admission to the memorial is free with your rodeo pass.

   -- The Art show and sale. Typically, about 30 selected artists participate, coming from as far away as South America some years. The entries are exhibited 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. throughout the weekend in the Indian Museum of North America, where custom-made jewelry and other items are offered at nearly 40 booths throughout the visitor complex.

  -- Please visit the Indian Museum of North America, Native American Cultural Center, Sculptor’s-studio home and workshop. Don’t miss the evening entertainment and the spectacular laser light show nightly at dark.

Crazy Horse Memorial is located on Highway 16/385 between Hill City and Custer, 35 miles southwest of Rapid City, only 17 miles from Mt. Rushmore.