Pierre, South Dakota -- Starting Sept. 26, the Black Hills and Custer State Park will hold its annual roundup of the park’s nearly 1,500 bison. The park will also host several events, ranging from arts festivals and historic reenactments to chili cook-offs and old-time fiddlers.

The roundup is the initial step in preparation for the November Buffalo Auction. Over the winter, Custer State Park can typically support about 1,000 animals; surplus buffalo are sold at a late-year auction. Custer State Park is home to one of the largest publicly-owned herds of bison, an animal that once faced extinction. Information regarding travel arrangement and event information can be found at www.TravelSD.com.