Lead Area Chamber of Commerce

06/10/2026

🎶🇺🇸 We are excited to introduce one of the bands that will be rocking the Band Tent during our Gold Camp Jubilee July 4th Celebration in Lead!

The Elevens are a Black Hills-based band built on deep roots, shared history, and a love of live music. Featuring Cat Yeargan on lead vocals, Trappor Masson on lead guitar, Mike Brennan on bass, Jim Gerdes on drums, and Dan Cross on guitar and lead vocals, the group brings together musicians who have spent the last 25 years playing in numerous rock ’n’ roll, bluegrass, and jam bands throughout the region.
Centered around good old Grateful Dead covers, The Elevens draw on the wide-reaching spirit and musical influence of the Dead while making each performance their own. Their sound takes an authentic approach that moves naturally through rock ’n’ roll, Americana, folk, and psychedelic jam styles—creating sets that feel both familiar and fresh for longtime fans and new listeners alike.

Get ready for a jam-packed weekend full of live music, entertainment, family fun, food, and a historic community celebration in the Mile High City! ⛏️✨

For the full schedule of events for this action-packed weekend, visit: www.leadmethere.org/goldcampjubilee

06/10/2026

✨🇺🇸We are less than a month away from Lead's 150th Birthday Celebration and the 100th Gold Camp Jubilee!

Each week leading up to the event, we'll be highlighting one of the four exciting days planned for this historic celebration. Today, we're kicking things off with July 2nd!

Be sure to watch the full video for a preview of what's in store, and start making plans to join us July 2-5 for this historic and unforgettable weekend!

🎆 For the full schedule and event details, visit:
www.leadmethere.org/goldcampjubilee

06/09/2026

🍻 Dakota Shivers Brewing now has Extended Summer Hours!
They are now open Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 12:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
The Brewery is still open Monday - Thursday from 2:00 -8:00 p.m.

Longer days, cold craft beer, and all the summer vibes you need. Grab a pint, soak in the scenery, and spend your weekends with Dakota Shivers!
Check out their website >> dakotashiversbrewing.com.

Thanks to Dakota Shivers for all the above information and the great photo!
This wonderful local business is just one of the MANY reasons Lead's community is 'Miles Beyond Ordinary'!

06/07/2026

Need some assistance promoting your local business?
Road, Runner Inc. will help you reach the fast-growing tourism market in an efficient and economical way. You provide tourism brochures or other promotional material and Road Runner Inc. distributes them across the state of South Dakota to over 140 locations.

For over 40 years, Road Runner has been the trusted name in connecting South Dakota Tourists with the best attractions, businesses and events.

Led by Jesse James Drury, who is celebrating 23 years of working with South Dakota tourism clients, Road Runner offers a proven way to reach tourists economically and effectively. Learn more at roadrunnertourism.com

Above information and photo courtesy Road Runner, Inc.

06/05/2026

📢 We're Hiring! 📢
Historic Homestake Opera House and the Lead Area Chamber of Commerce are looking for a Visitor, Events & Marketing Coordinator to join our team!

This full-time, shared position is perfect for someone who enjoys working with people, planning events, promoting community activities, and helping visitors discover all that Lead has to offer. Responsibilities include event coordination, volunteer management, social media and marketing support, visitor services, website updates, and assisting with day-to-day operations in our shared facility.

If you're organized, creative, community-minded, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we'd love to hear from you! Send resumes to [email protected]. To view the full job posting, visit: https://business.leadmethere.org/jobs/?_ga=2.192467242.1879982600.1780674923-1518532499.1722547893

📍 Help us welcome visitors, support local events, and showcase the best of Lead.

Lead Area Chamber of Commerce | Job Search

06/05/2026

Happy Forever 605 Day from Lead!

Forever 605 is a call to respect South Dakota as much as we explore it. Ready to be a steward of the 605? Add your name to the pledge: Forever605.com

06/04/2026

✨ LACC 2026 Annual Sponsor Spotlight - Coeur Wharf Resources (USA), Inc. ✨
⭐Thank you for being a Gold Level Sponsor! ⭐

Coeur Wharf is an open pit, heap leach gold operation located in the northern Black Hills of western South Dakota. The property consists of several areas of gold mineralization, which have been mined as a series of open pits.

Gold was discovered in the Black Hills in 1874 and the first claims were staked over the current-day Wharf mine in 1877. Through the decades, exploration continued as did ownership of the area mines. In 2015, through the merger of Wharf Ltd. and Wharf USA, Inc., Coeur Mining became the sole owner of Coeur Wharf. Today, Coeur Wharf remains the only operating gold mine in South Dakota.

Coeur Wharf employs approximately 260 mining professionals of which approximately 98% live in the Black Hills.

The Wharf mine has been in operation since 1982 and represents 29% of Coeur's gold production and 2% of Coeur's silver production (2024). For more information visit coeur.com.
Photo and above information courtesy Coeur Mining

06/04/2026

The Lead Area Chamber of Commerce is excited to welcome these two new businesses to the Lead community!

Over the past two weeks, we had the pleasure of showcasing ribbon cuttings for Ripple Creek Campground and GenPro Energy Development. We are grateful to have these businesses investing in and contributing to our community. Please like and follow these pages to help support their business ventures.

Are you a new or existing business interested in hosting a ribbon cutting or Chamber mixer? We'd love to help you celebrate! Contact [email protected] for details and to get on the schedule. 🎉✂️

06/03/2026

🎶🇺🇸 We are excited to introduce one of the bands that will be rocking the Band Tent during our Gold Camp Jubilee July 4th Celebration in Lead!

Buckskin Cult is a three-piece band rooted in raw, foot-stomping rhythms and story driven lyrics. Their music echoes the rumbles of a storm on the horizon and the hum of tires on the open road. With one foot in c country and the other in rock'n roll, their sound is both nostalgic and electrifying— crafted from weathered hands, restless hearts, and the call of the unknown. Every song is a journey, and every show is an experience.

Get ready for a jam-packed weekend full of live music, entertainment, family fun, food, and a historic community celebration in the Mile High City! ⛏️✨

For the full schedule of events for this action-packed weekend, visit: www.leadmethere.org/goldcampjubilee

06/03/2026

Caption and image from Sharp Bits Magazine: A Half Century of Photo Sidelights, April, 1956, Vol. 7, No. 3.

AT THE OLD ABE—These men were the cagers and hoist crew at the Old Abe shaft prior to 1912. The photo, owned by Lester Alsager of the Mechanical Department, includes his father, John (second from left). The rest of the men are unidentified.

Dig deeper into Lead's 'Miles Beyond Ordinary' history >> leadmethere.org/history/