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Hot Rods for Hatcheries is an annual car show that supports the Booth Society and the D.C. Booth Historic National Fish Hatchery & Archives in Spearfish, SD. Hot Rods for Hatcheries Car Show was held on Sat.,  August 19, 2023, on the D.C. Booth Fish Hatchery...

Hurray! Thank you for a great 2022 season.  Watch for announcements for 2023                                   Spread the Tunes is a non-profit established in 2015 as a group dedicated to bringing great music to the Black Hills! The group  came together in the Spring...

  The Pond Gift Shop and Historic Venues will be open 9am - 6pm  Mother's Day weekend   Booth Day officially kicks off the summer season at the D.C. Booth Historic National Fish Hatchery & Archives! The Pond Gift Shop, the Von Bayer Museum, the Railcar,...

10th Annual Black Hills Beer Run We are looking forward to the 10th Annual Black Hills Beer Run to be held on Sunday, September 10 at the Spearfish City Park Pavillion. Watch for upcoming details on the big event. 5K Walk/Run, Costumes (and prizes), and Beer Tasting....

Annual Meeting to be held in January 2023.  Everyone Welcome. Watch for upcoming details. 2021 and 2022 Distinguished Friends Honorees to be announced in January 2023   Past Distinguished Friends Honorees: 2020 Spread the Tunes (Canyon Acoustics) & Black...

Join us for holiday festivities at The Hatchery Thursday – Sunday, December 1 – 4, from 12 noon – 5 pm each day.
The Pond Gift Shop will be open and ready to help you shop for the “perfect gift” for everyone on your list!
The Booth House will be open for visitors, decorated for the holiday season. Local musicians will be playing in the Booth House throughout the afternoon hours.
Saturday afternoon from 2-5 pm there will be s’mores and hot chocolate for everyone, and Santa will be making a visit to the hatchery.
Join us for the festivities on the D.C. Booth Fish Hatchery grounds.