2026 Deadwood Trails of Tales Songwriter Festival
Schedule
Thu, 15 Oct, 2026 at 11:00 am to Sat, 17 Oct, 2026 at 10:59 pm
UTC-06:00Location
The Nugget | Deadwood, SD
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The 3rd Annual Trails of Tales Songwriter Festival returns to the legendary streets of Deadwood, South Dakota for three unforgettable days celebrating original music, storytelling, and the independent artists who bring songs to life!Trails of Tales was created to give singer-songwriters a worthy stage—where the focus is on the song, the story behind it, and the connection between artist and audience. Over the past two years, the festival has welcomed dozens of artists from across the Midwest and beyond, turning Deadwood into a true songwriter destination!
🎶 What to Expect
• Multi-day, multi-venue songwriter performances
• Intimate acoustic sets
• A curated lineup of regional talent
• Historic venues and an unmatched Deadwood atmosphere
🎤 Artists: To Be Announced
🏛️ Venues: To Be Announced
ℹ️ More details coming soon, including artist announcements, venue lineup, and scheduling!
This festival is free to attend. Trails of Tales is built on community support, and our artists perform for tips. If you enjoy the music, showing a little love goes a long way in supporting independent songwriters!
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🎵 Come experience the stories behind the songs.
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Where is it happening?
The Nugget, 604 Main Street,Deadwood, South Dakota, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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