Location & Directions

 Hills Alive will be held in Memorial Park in Rapid City.  It's located at the corner of Fifth and Omaha Streets near downtown.  Click on the map below for detailed directions.

Hills Alive History

Hills Alive started in 1985. It was held at Hart Ranch, just outside of Rapid City. It started as a one-day event, but expanded to two days in its second year with local talent and a barbecue.

   In 1988 the Festival moved to Spearfish City Park in Spearfish, SD and was kicked off with the Torch Run. Runners from the far reaches of the KSLT broadcast signal carried a torch from the four corners of our signal all the way into the park, signifying the claiming of the land for the Kingdom of God. The Festival was held in Spearfish City Park for 10 years.

    1998 marked our first year at Memorial Park in Rapid City, SD. In 2003 area churches linked up with KSLT, KLMP, and 97.9 The Point along with area businesses and individual sponsors to make the festival a FREE community event. We have seen God do many great things through the Festival over the years! Lives have been changed. Relationships have been healed. Friendships have been started, and are renewed each year. Enjoy the concert, and be open to the ministry that God can do in you and through you!

Information

Admission

Hills Alive is free to attend!  There will be a free-will offering taken for those who wish to support the festival.

Food and Lodging

For details on food and lodging, contact the Rapid City Chamber of Commerce, or visit www.visitrapidcity.com.

Grandstay Residential Suites is a Hills Alive Corporate Sponsor and the official hotel of Hills Alive.  For reservation information, visit grandstay.net or call (605) 341-5100.

Concessions

A great variety of food will be available at a reasonable cost.

Merchandise

All Hills Alive artists will be selling CDs and novelties during the festival at both stages.  In addition, Hills Alive t-shirts and products will be available.

What To Bring

- Lawn Chair/Blanket

- Plenty of Water

- Sunscreen

- All Your Friends!

- Extra cash for the offering, food and novelties

What NOT to Bring

- Video Cameras, due to copyright laws and artist’s requests.

- Tents or umbrellas, as they block the view of the person behind you.

- Pets, out of consideration for others.

First Aid

Professional First Aid Service will be available all throughout the festival.  Please note: KSLT, KLMP, 97.9 The Point and Hills Alive do not accept any responsibility prior to, during, or after the festival for any personal injury.

Private Property

The lost and found will be located in the information booth.  KSLT, KLMP, 97.9 The Point and Hills Alive do not accept any responsibility prior to, during, or after the festival for the loss or damage of any personal property.

Parking

Parking will be available on the west side of the Civic Center, at Central High School, and in the public parking lot directly across Fifth Street.  Please observe caution while crossing busy streets.

Modest Dress

Please consider dressing modestly while attending the festival.

Additional Information

For additional information about the festival, feel free to contact us via our contact page.