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3rd Annual Murder Mystery Dinner - 1940 Swing

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Saturday, October 17

Join us at Custer State Park’s Sylvan Lake Lodge for an unforgettable evening of mystery, intrigue, and high society celebration. Immerse yourself in the swinging '40s with our themed Murder Mystery Dinner, where you’ll enjoy a delicious meal while unraveling a thrilling whodunit.

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Event Highlights

Back for the third year in a row! Having worked with over half of the Fortune 500, THEY Improv has worked all over the U.S. and has become one of the biggest companies of their type in the world. With past clients including Wal-Mart, McDonald's, Coca-Cola, Boeing, Amazon, GM, Verizon & more, they customize their hired performances to offer services that include improv comedy, stand-up comedy, game shows, magic shows, corporate events, business consulting, and murder mysteries.
 

Tonight, it is the year 1946, and you are cordially invited to a high society evening at the Crown Jewel of the Black Hills -- the newly opened Sylvan Lake Lodge. Join the region's elite as we toast to new beginnings, restored prosperity, and the promise of a brighter tomorrow. 

But a word of caution...
Before the evening is over, a mystery will unfold...

Admission includes a full Custer Themed Buffet and dessert. Evening show also adds hors d'Oeuvres, champagne, a Cash Bar, and a live Swing Band!

Don your finest tea dress, satin and pearls, or swing trousers and pressed suits and add to the immersive atmosphere of the evening.

Take advantage of our special event rate for a Sylvan Lake Lodge Hotel Room, and make it a weekend to remember. Event confirmation with full payment required for discounted rate to apply.

Lunch
$TBD per person + taxes & fees

Inquire about your special event room rate after RSVPing for the Mystery Dinner.
 

Dinner
$TBD per person + taxes & fees

Inquire about your special event room rate after RSVPing for the Mystery Dinner. 

At-a-Glance

Date: Saturday, October 17th | Lunch Show: 12:30pm (age 12+) or Dinner Show: 5:00pm (age 21+)
Location: Sylvan Lake Lodge | Auditorium
Theme: 1940s swing
Dinner: A specially curated meal with dessert from Executive Chef Epi
Cost: $TBD + tax & fees per person (lunch) $TBD + tax & fees per person (dinner)
 

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Custer Themed Buffet

Feature Menu:
 
TBD

 

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Plated dinner with glasses of water and champagne

Schedule of Events

Lunch Show:

Check-in: 12:30pm 
Buffet Open:  1:15pm 
Event Concludes: 3:00pm

Dinner Show:

Check-in: 5:00pm 
Buffet Open:  5:45pm 
Band/Event Concludes: 10:00pm

Check-in at the Sylvan Lake Lodge Auditorium for the Murder Mystery Dinner. If you book a room at the Sylvan Lake Lodge, lodging check-in will be at the Sylvan Lake Lodge Front Desk anytime after 4pm. Please plan accordingly. You won't want to be late to the show!

Aerial view of Sylvan Lake in Custer State Park at sunset, with dramatic rock formations rising from the water and tree-covered hills fading into the distance. Warm light bathes the landscape in a golden glow.