Pennington County Fireworks Regulations

Legal Fireworks Dates (Countywide)

Under South Dakota Codified Law 34-37-19, Pennington County allows the discharge of fireworks during the following periods:

  • June 27 – July 5, 2026 (until midnight)
  • December 27, 2026 – January 1, 2027

Reminder: Please clean up all fireworks debris after use to help keep our communities safe and clean.

Rapid Valley Area – Voluntary Curfew

The Pennington County Sheriff’s Office is requesting a voluntary fireworks curfew at 11:00 PM in the Rapid Valley area.

Deputies will be on extra patrol to help ensure safe and courteous celebrations.

More Information

Visit: www.pennco.org/fireworks
Call: 211 for fireworks-related questions

Municipal Fireworks Regulations

Below are local ordinances for municipalities within Pennington County:

Box Elder
TBA | 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Allowed on private property with landowner’s permission.
Prohibited if grassland fire danger is rated "High" or above.
Check Box Elder website for current resolutions.
New Year’s Eve: Dec. 31, 2026 | 9:00 PM – Jan. 1, 2027 | 1:00 AM
Hill City
No fireworks allowed within city limits.
Novelty fireworks only: sparklers, poppers, snappers, and toy caps.
Keystone
No fireworks allowed within city limits.
Novelty fireworks only.
New Underwood
Retail Sales: June 28 – July 5, 7:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Discharge Permitted:
June 28 – July 5
December 29 – January 1
Fireworks may be banned by resolution in dry years.
Contact City Hall: (605) 754-6777
Wall
No fireworks allowed within city limits.
Novelty fireworks only.
Rapid City
No fireworks permitted within city limits or 1 mile outside the city limits.
Novelty fireworks only: snaps, caps, pull-a-parts, and ground toss fireworks.
Contact: Rapid City Fire Department – Fire & Life Safety Division
Phone: (605) 394-5233
Black Hills Fire Protection District
No fireworks permitted.
State law prohibits the sale and discharge of fireworks within this district.
Generally west of Highway 79, from Hot Springs to I-90 (Exit 61), including areas east of Black Hawk and Piedmont.
Custer County (City of Custer)
No fireworks permitted.
City Municipal Code: 9.04.080

Penalties

Illegal use of fireworks may result in:

  • Fines up to $500
  • Jail time up to 30 days
  • Or both

Increased enforcement will occur in:

  • Areas within 1 mile of Rapid City limits
  • Rapid Valley after 11:00 PM
  • Situations involving reckless or negligent use

In the City

We’ve got five fireworks shows lighting up the sky across the city and plenty of chances to celebrate all weekend long.

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