Rooster Rush Week 2026

Pierre is ready to welcome hunters to our area for an exciting Rooster Rush 2026! Our community is proud to roll out the orange carpet for pheasant season, and yes—Rudy the Rooster is ready to step out and join the fun!

**Be sure to stop by the Pierre Visitors Center at 800 W. Dakota Avenue for information, maps, and our Pierre Visitor Guide.

Rooster Rush Fall Decorating Contest 

Help us showcase the spirit of the season!

• Theme: Fall & Hunting, to welcome hunters and celebrate autumn.

• How to Enter: Register by emailing mpanzer@pierre.org now through October 7th.

• Photos: Taken with Rudy the Rooster at your storefront on Tuesday, October 13th.

• Voting: October 14th – October 16th at 12 PM on our Facebook page.

• Winner Announced: October 17th on our Facebook Page!

Rudy the Rooster Elementary School Reading

Rudy is stopping by our local elementary schools to read with students on October 14th. 

Thank You to Our Sponsors

• Gold: Clubhouse Inn & Suites

• Silver: Ramkota Hotel & Conference Center, Avera, and Midwest Construction

• Bronze: BankWest, AmericInn Fort Pierre, Anderson, Nill, & Associates, Inc.

• Supporter: Holiday Inn Express, Dakotamart, American Bank & Trust, Les Schwab Tire Center, Ace Realty, LLC, My Place Hotel Fort Pierre

Your support helps us make Rooster Rush a success—thank you!