Photo by Matthew Kapust
Neutrino Day 2026
The 2026 celebration of Neutrino Day brought a new record crowd of 2430 people.
Neutrino Day, SURF's free citywide science festival in Lead, was a wonderful success. The event, held each year on the second Saturday in July, features hoistroom tours, science activities and exhibits for all ages, engaging talks and performances, and live video chats with engineers and scientists underground.
These photos tell the story best.
Photos by Matthew Kapust
Generous support from a long list of sponsors make Neutrino Day possible, including Black Hills Energy, RCS Construction, Fermilab, Travel South Dakota, Neiman, Coeur Wharf, Security First Bank, Monument Health, South Dakota Mines, Black Hills State University, Hampton Inn, Dakota Gold, South Dakota Public Broadcasting, and Simpsons Printing.
SURF’s Neutrino Day community partners provide support in the Northern Hills, they include Aspire Boutique, Bloomers Flowers and Cakes, Bob's Silver Star Lounge, City of Lead, Dakota Shivers Brewing, Gentle Grind Coffee Co, Handley Center, Hearst Library, Homestake Opera House, Lead Area Chamber of Commerce, Lead Deadwood Arts Center, Lewie's Burger & Brews, Lumpy's Casino Bar, Lynn's Dakotamart, Miners & Merchants Trading Post, Nugget Convenience, Recreational Springs Resort, and the Stampmill Restaurant.