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EVENTS 6 to do in June
2 Wheel Jam 2024 June 6-9 South Dakota State Fairgrounds Huron • All day Four big days. Three big shows. Thousands of wheels! Venture to the South Dakota State Fairgrounds for the 2024 Wheel Jam . The automotive event features a semi, motorcycle, and car show, a dynamic engine brake competition, stock car racing, and more. In addition to the automobile shows and races, enjoy concerts and entertainment. Make sure to check out the Original SD BBQ Championships and Chili Challenge . MORE INFO: WHEELJAM.COM. 3 31st Annual Brookings Car Show June 9 Pioneer Park • Brookings • 11:30 a.m Calling all Brookings area car enthusiasts — attend the 31st Annual Brookings Car Show . This summer event is dedicated to featuring a variety of 200 cars and trucks and 31 different classes, including hot rods, muscle cars, and classics. Start the weekend with the Show-N-Shine in downtown Brookings, and end the day with an evening cruise. MORE INFO: BROOKINGSCARSHOW.ORG. 4 Wild Bill Days June 13-15 Main Street • Deadwood • Times vary Celebrate the life and times of Deadwood’s most famous gunslinger, Wild Bill Hickok , at Wild Bill Days . Kick off Thursday with a concert with the music moving throughout the weekend on Main Street. Bring the family to enjoy events like the Dock Dog Competition , Wild Bill Days Collector Car and Memorabilia Auction , the Midnight Cowboy Run , and more. MORE INFO: DEADWOOD.COM.
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June 1 & 2 W.H. Lyon Fairgrounds • Sioux Falls All day 23rd Annual Siouxland Renaissance Festival Come one, come all good lords and ladies of the Siouxland area to the 23rd Annual Siouxland Renaissance Festival . Step back in time to the glorious reign of Queen Elizabeth I at the W.H. Lyon Fairgrounds . See the sights, hear the sounds, and taste the food of the historically-flavored fair. The festival hosts a variety of vendors, musicians, dancers, jugglers, and more. Invite your whole family, take advantage of the Children's Realm , and find out what life was like 400 years ago. MORE INFO: SIOUXLANDRENFEST.COM.
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5 Oahe Days June 14 & 15
Steamboat Park • Pierre • Times vary
Enjoy a weekend on the water at Oahe Days . Between live music, food and artisan vendors, carnival rides, games, a beer garden, and more fun activities, there’s sure to be something for everyone in the family. MORE INFO: OAHEDAYS.COM.
6 15th Annual Black Hills Roundup Ranch Rodeo June 30 Round Up Grounds Complex • Belle Fourche 5:30 p.m.
Saddle up for the 15th Annual Black Hills Roundup Ranch Rodeo . As one of the oldest outdoor rodeos in the country, the Black Hills Roundup offers a blend of historic charm and modern entertainment. Get ready for an action-packed experience with rodeo excitement, parades and festivities, thrilling carnival rides, and spectacular fireworks. MORE INFO: BLACKHILLSROUNDUP.COM.
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18-22 __________________________ AQUA ADDICTS WATER SKI SHOW Dahme Lake, Aberdeen. 7 p.m. Visitaberdeensd.com . BELLE FOURCHE 28-30 __________________________ MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS Belle Fourche Rec Center, Belle Fourche. Times vary. Bellefourcheact.com. 30 __________________________ BLACK HILLS ROUNDUP RANCH RODEO Round Up Grounds Complex, Bell Fourche. 5:30 p.m. Blackhillsroundup.com. BRANDON 2, 9, 16, 19-22 __________________________ RACING NIGHTS Huset’s Speedway, BRITTON 28 & 29 __________________________ BUCKTHORN RODEO Britton. Times vary. Facebook.com . BROOKINGS 1 __________________________ RUFF RIDER POKER RUN 2024 Humane Society, Brookings. 8 a.m. Facebook.com. Brandon. Times vary. Husetsspeedway.com .
8 __________________________ SHOW AND SHINE Pioneer Park, Brookings. 9 a.m. Brookingscarshow. org. 9 __________________________ BROOKINGS CAR SHOW Pioneer Park, Brookings. 11:30 a.m. Brookingscarshow. org. 12-15 __________________________ NUNSENSE Oscar Larson Performing Arts Center, Brookings. Times vary. Sdstate.edu. 19-22 __________________________ AND THEN THERE WERE NONE Oscar Larson Performing Arts Center, Brookings. Times vary. Sdstate.edu. 22 __________________________ HARVEY MILLS LONGEST DAY 10K Fishback Soccer Complex, Brookings. 6:30 a.m. Prairiestriders.net. PRIDE IN THE PARK Pioneer Park, Brookings. 11 a.m. Facebook.com. 22 & 23 __________________________ BROOKINGS KITE FESTIVAL Fishback Soccer Complex, Brookings. 10 a.m. Facebook.com. 26-29 __________________________ TWO ACROSS Oscar Larson Performing Arts Center, Brookings. Times vary. Sdstate.edu.
27 __________________________ BLOCK PARTY FOR THE ARTS FUNDRAISER Brookings Art Council, Brookings. 5 p.m. Brookingsartscouncil.org. CANTON 14 __________________________ HOTEL CALIFORNIA: A SALUTE TO THE EAGLES Performing Arts Center, Canton. 7 p.m. Cantonpac.com. CLEAR LAKE 16-19 __________________________ CRYSTAL SPRINGS RODEO Crystal Springs Ranch, Clear Lake. Crystalsprings rodeo.com. CRAZY HORSE 14-16 __________________________ GIFT FROM MOTHER EARTH ART SHOW Crazy Horse Memorial. All day. Crazyhorsememorial. org. 26 __________________________ SPECIAL DAY OF REMEMBRANCE Crazy Horse Memorial. All day. Crazyhorsememorial. org. CUSTER 1 __________________________ SPRING VOLKSMARCH Crazy Horse Memorial, Custer. 7 a.m. Custersd.com.
7 __________________________ JOSH CLEVELAND BAND The Custer Beacon, Custer. 7:30 p.m. Custerbeacon.com. 7-9 __________________________ ZONTAFEST Custer Beacon, Custer. 4 p.m. Custersd.com. 8 __________________________ OFF-ROAD RALLY Custer. All day. Custersd. com. 9-23 __________________________ THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG Black Hills Playhouse, Custer. Times vary. Blackhillsplayhouse.com. 14 __________________________ CUSTER STATE FARM AND S&B MOTORS SHOW AND SHINE S&B Motors, Custer. 6 p.m. Custersd.com. 15 __________________________ THE BIG MICK George S. Mickelson Trail, Custer. All day. Custersd. com. 21-23 __________________________ MICKELSON TRAIL SUMMER TREK George S. Mickelson Trail, Custer. All day. Custersd. com. 22 __________________________ SUMMER FESTIVAL Custer Senior Center, Custer. 1 p.m. Custersd.com.
ABERDEEN 6 __________________________ REV UP THE FUN Allevity Entertainment, Aberdeen. 4 p.m. Allevity.fun. 7-9 __________________________ SMITTYS BASEBALL TOURNAMENT Players Fields Softball Complex, Aberdeen. All day. Aberdeensmittys.com. SOUTH DAKOTA HIGH SCHOOL SKEET SHOOTING TOURNAMENT Aberdeen Gun Club, Aberdeen. All day. Visitaberdeen.com. 7, 14, 21, 28 __________________________ RACING NIGHTS Brown County Speedway, Aberdeen. 7 p.m. Browncountyspeedway.org 8 & 9 __________________________ FAMILY FUN WEEKEND Wylie Park, Aberdeen. Times vary. Visitaberdeensd.com. 15 & 16 __________________________ ARTS IN THE PARK Melgaard Park, Aberdeen. All day. Visitaberdeensd. com. 18-22 __________________________ ABERDEEN COMMUNITY THEATRE PRESENTS: BRIGHT STAR Community Theatre, Aberdeen. 7:30 p.m. Aberdeencommunitytheatre. com .
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30 __________________________ THE LITTLE MERMAID Black Hills Playhouse, Custer. 2 p.m. Blackhillsplayhouse. com. DEADWOOD 7 & 8 __________________________ DEADWOOD PBR Days of ‘76 Event Complex, Deadwood. 6 p.m. Deadwood.com. IAN MUNSICK BOOTS, BUCKLES, & BOLOS TOUR Deadwood Mountain Grand, Deadwood. 7 p.m. Deadwoodmountaingrand. com. 13-15 __________________________ WILD BILL DAYS Main Street, Deadwood. Times vary. Deadwood.com. 14 __________________________ FLAG DAY Outlaw Square, Deadwood. 11 a.m. Deadwood.com. HISTORY ON THE LAWN: THE PAST IS PRESENT Historic Adams House, Deadwood. 12 p.m. Deadwoodhistory.com. 19 __________________________ TREATY OAK REVIVAL WITH THE WYATT WEAVER BAND Deadwood Mountain Grand, Deadwood. 8 p.m. Deadwoodmountaingrand. com.
20 __________________________ NORTHERN HILLS COMMUNITY BAND CONCERT Historic Adams House, Deadwood. 7 p.m. Deadwoodhistory.com. 22 __________________________ DEADWOOD SHRINE CIRCUS Days of ‘76 Arena, Deadwood. Times vary. Deadwood.com. UNVEILING THE GHOST OF AGNES DOWD The Brothel, Deadwood. 6 p.m. Deadwoodhistory.com. 27 __________________________ LAUREN ALAINA Deadwood Mountain Grand, Deadwood. 8 p.m. Deadwoodmountaingrand. com. 29 & 30 __________________________ MONSTER TRUCK DESTRUCTION TOUR Days of ‘76 Complex, Deadwood. Times vary. Monstersofdestruction.com. DELL RAPIDS 21-23 __________________________ QUARRY DAYS Various locations, Dell Rapids. Times vary. Dellrapidschamber.com. DE SMET 9-11 __________________________ OLD SETTLERS DAY De Smet. Times vary. Desmetsd.com.
DUPREE 23-25 __________________________ PIONEER DAYS Dupree. Times vary. Facebook.com. FLANDREAU 29 __________________________ GINGER BILLY Royal River Casino, Flandreau. Times vary. Royalrivercasino. com. FORT SISSETON 1 & 2 __________________________ ANNUAL FORT SISSETON HISTORICAL FESTIVAL Fort Sisseton Historic State Park, Fort Sisseton. All day. Gfp.sd.gov. GARRETSON 14-16 __________________________ JESSE JAMES DAYS Various locations, Garretson. Visitgarretsonsd.com. HARRISBURG 6-9 __________________________ HARRISBURG DAYS Downtown, Harrisburg. Times vary. Harrisburgdays.com. HARTFORD 13-16 __________________________ JAMBOREE DAYS City Park, Hartford. Times vary. Hartfordjamboreedays. com.
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15 & 16 __________________________ ANTIQUE POWER SHOW SD State Fairgrounds, Huron. All day. Chamber.huronsd.com. 20-23 __________________________ TODAY’S HORSE EAST FEST SD State Fairgrounds, Huron. Times vary. Chamber.huronsd.com. IRENE 28 & 29 __________________________ Times vary. Facebook.com. LAKE ANDES 2-4 __________________________ FISH DAYS Lake Andes. Times vary. Facebook.com. IRENE RODEO Irene Arena, Irene. LEAD 15 & 16 __________________________ BLACK HILLS RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL Recreational Springs Resort, Lead. 11 a.m. Business. leadmethere.org. 21 & 22 __________________________ HIDDEN TREASURE HERITAGE FESTIVAL Lead. All day. Leadhistoricpreservation. org. KEYSTONE 1 & 2 __________________________ WE LOVE LOCALS WEEKEND Rush Mountain Adventure Park, Keystone. All day. Southdakotamagazine.com.
21 __________________________ GMACC GOLF CLASSIC Madison Country Club, Madison. 8:15 a.m. Business. chamberofmadisonsd.com. MITCHELL 19 __________________________ MCCROSSAN GOLF CLASSIC FOR KIDS Central Valley Golf Course, __________________________ MOUNT RUSHMORE RODEO Palmer Gulch, Hill City. 6 p.m. Visithillcitysd.com. 14-16 __________________________ FINE ARTS IN THE HILLS Main Street, Hill City. Times vary. Hillcityarts.org. 16, 23, 30 __________________________ 1880 TRAIN OLD WEST SHOOTOUT 1880 Train, Hill City. 5 p.m. 1880train.com. HOT SPRINGS 28-30 __________________________ Hartford. 12 p.m. Mccrossan.org. HILL CITY 8 & 15 47TH ANNUAL MAIN STREET ARTS AND CRAFTS FESTIVAL Centennial Park, Hot Springs. Times vary. Hotsprings-sd. com. HURON 6-9 __________________________ WHEEL JAM 2024 SD State Fairgrounds, Huron. All day. wheeljam.com.
8 & 9 __________________________ ARCHAEOLOGY AWARENESS WEEKEND Mitchell Prehistoric Indian Village, Mitchell. 9 a.m. Mitchellmainstreet.com. 14 __________________________ HEART AND SOLE CANCER WALK Hitchcock Park, Mitchell. 6:30 p.m. Mitchellheartandsole.com. 15 __________________________ Farm Life Creamery, Mitchell. 10 a.m. Mitchellmainstreet. com. 22 __________________________ PALACE CITY MOUNTAIN BIKE CLASSIC Lake Mitchell Single Track, Mitchell. All day. Mitchellmainstreet.com. PIERRE / FORT PIERRE 1 __________________________ CASEY TIBBS MATCH OF CHAMPIONS Casey Tibbs Rodeo Center, Pierre. 7 p.m. Facebook.com. 9-16 __________________________ SOUTH DAKOTA STATE HIGH SCHOOL RODEO FINALS Stanley County Fairgrounds, Fort Pierre. All day. Fortpierre.com. 1ST ANNUAL CHEESE FEST
HILL CITY 8 & 15
MADISON 7 __________________________ NORTHERN BULL RIDING TOUR Prairie Village, Madison. 6:30 p.m. Prairievillage.org. 8 __________________________ ANTIQUE TRACTOR PULL Prairie Village, Madison. All day. Southdakotamagazine. com. Lake Herman State Park, Madison. 10 a.m. Business. chamberofmadisonsd.com. DRIFTWOOD CRAFT BEER FESTIVAL Prairie Shores Resorts & Events, Madison. 1 p.m. Business. chamberofmadisonsd.com. 20-23 __________________________ PRIDE AND PREJUDICE Prairie Village Opera House, Madison. Times vary. Prairievillage.org. 21 __________________________ GMACC GOLF CLASSIC Madison Country Club, Madison. 8:15 a.m. Business. chamberofmadisonsd.com. MITCHELL 1 __________________________ HERMAN LUCE PIONEER DAY JOSEPH HALL’S ELVIS TRIBUTE SHOW Mitchell Area Community Theatre, Mitchell. 7:30 p.m. Mitchellact.org.
__________________________ MOUNT RUSHMORE RODEO Palmer Gulch, Hill City. 6 p.m. Visithillcitysd.com. 14-16 __________________________ FINE ARTS IN THE HILLS Main Street, Hill City. Times vary. Hillcityarts.org. 16, 23, 30 __________________________ 1880 TRAIN OLD WEST SHOOTOUT 1880 Train, Hill City. 5 p.m. 1880train.com. HOT SPRINGS 28-30 __________________________ 47TH ANNUAL MAIN STREET ARTS & CRAFTS FESTIVAL __________________________ NORTHERN BULL RIDING TOUR Prairie Village, Madison. 6:30 p.m. Prairievillage.org. 8 __________________________ Lake Herman State Park, Madison. 10 a.m. Business. chamberofmadisonsd.com. DRIFTWOOD CRAFT Centennial Park, Hot Springs. Times vary. Hotsprings-sd.com. MADISON 7 HERMAN LUCE PIONEER DAY BEER FESTIVAL Prairie Shores Resorts & Events, Madison. 1 p.m. Business. chamberofmadisonsd.com.
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14 & 15 __________________________ OAHE DAYS Steamboat Park, Pierre. Times vary. Oahedays.com. 15 __________________________ RUN WITH THE GOVS South Dakota State Capital, Pierre. All day. Runsignup. com. 21-23 __________________________ GIRL OF LA MANCHA Pierre Players, Pierre. Times vary. Pierreplayers.com. 23 __________________________ CARDEN INTERNATIONAL CIRCUS Expo Center, Fort Pierre. 12 p.m. Fortpierre.com. RAPID CITY 1 __________________________ BLACK HILLS PRIDE PARADE Downtown, Rapid City. 10 a.m. Facebook.com. FRÜLINGSFEST & STREET MARKET Downtown, Rapid City. 12 p.m. Mainstreetsquare.org. DRINK BEER. SAVE TURTLES. Hay Camp Brewing Co., Rapid City. 3 p.m. Downtownrapidcity.org. RAPID CITY MARSHALS VS OREGON The Monument, Rapid City. 6:30 p.m. Themonument.live.
1-2, 7-8 __________________________ INDECENT Catalyst Theater Company, Rapid City. Times vary. Downtownrapidcity.org. 6-8 __________________________ BLACK HILLS QUILT SHOW 2024 The Monument, Rapid City. Times vary. Themonument. live. 6, 13, 20, 27 __________________________ SUMMER NIGHTS Downtown, Rapid City. 6 p.m. Downtownrapidcity. org. 7 & 8 __________________________ BLACK HILLS BEATDOWN DEMOLITION DERBY Central States Fair & Rodeo, Rapid City. 6 p.m. Centralstatesfair.com. 8 __________________________ SKILLET - DAY OF DESTINY TOUR The Monument, Rapid City. 8 p.m. Themonument.live. 15 __________________________ FIND YOUR PARK FESTIVAL Storybook Island, Rapid City. 9 a.m. Facebook.com. A DAY OF HOOPS The Monument, Rapid City. 11 a.m. Themonument.live. 17 __________________________ MOONLIT MOVIE Main Street Square, Rapid City. 6:30 p.m. Downtownrapidcity.org.
21-23 __________________________ BLACK HILLS SUMMER CIRCUT Central States Fair & Rodeo, Rapid City. 8 a.m. Centralstatesfair.com. BLACK HILLS CON The Monument, Rapid City. Times vary. Blackhillscon.com. 22 __________________________ KID’S CARNIVAL Downtown, Rapid City. 11 a.m. Mainstreetsquare.org. RAPID CITY The Monument, Rapid City. 6:30 p.m. Themonument.live. 29 & 30 __________________________ 8TH ANNUAL SOUTH DAKOTA YOGA GATHERING Pine Haven Event Venue, MARSHALS VS WASHINGTON Rapid City. Times vary. Sdyogagathering.com. NATIVE POP: PEOPLE OF THE PLAINS Main Street, Rapid City. 9 a.m. Visitrapidcity.com. REDFIELD 8 __________________________ TRAIN DAY CNW Historic RR Depot, Redfield. 10 a.m. Tourism.redfield-sd.com. 22 __________________________ LEFTY’S RIDE: POKER RUN Crystal’s Bar, Redfield. 11 a.m. Tourism.redfield-sd. com.
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6 __________________________ TIM MCGRAW Denny Sanford Premier Center, Sioux Falls. 7 p.m. Dennysanfordpremiercenter. com. TOP HOUSE Levitt Shell, Sioux Falls. 7 p.m. Levittsiouxfalls.org. 7 __________________________ EASTBANK BLOCK PARTY 8th & Railroad Center, Sioux Falls. 5:30 p.m. Dtsf.com. KYAIRA Levitt Shell, Sioux Falls. 7 p.m. Levittsiouxfalls.org. 7 & 8 __________________________ THE GOOD NIGHT THEATRE COLLECTIVE PRESENTS: A CLASSIC ROCK CABARET Washington Pavilion, Sioux Falls. 7:30 p.m. Washingtonpavilion.org. 7, 21, 28 __________________________ THE GREATEST SHOW ON H2O Catfish Bay, Sioux Falls. 7 p.m. Catfishbay.com. 8 __________________________ SIOUX FALLS PRIDE PARADE & FESTIVAL Downtown, Sioux Falls. 10 a.m. Siouxfallspride.org. 27TH ANNUAL FESTIVAL OF CULTURES Levitt Shell, Sioux Falls. 10:30 a.m. Levittsiouxfalls. org.
19 __________________________ MOMS UNHINGED Washington Pavilion, Sioux Falls. 7 p.m. Washingtonpavilion.org. 20 __________________________ THE FUTURE IS FEMALE Washington Pavilion, Sioux Falls. 5:30 p.m. Washingtonpavilion.org. TYLER RICHTON & THE HIGH BANK BOYS Levitt Shell, Sioux Falls. 7 p.m. Levittsiouxfalls.org. UMPHREY’S MCGEE The District, Sioux Falls. 7:30 p.m. Washingtonpavilion.org. 21 __________________________ NUR-D Levitt Shell, Sioux Falls. 7 p.m. Levittsiouxfalls.org. 22 __________________________ FLUTTERFEST Great Plains Zoo, Sioux Falls. 9 a.m. Greatzoo.org. FAYTINGA Levitt Shell, Sioux Falls. 7 p.m. Levittsiouxfalls.org. PARKER MCCOLLUM Denny Sanford Premier Center, Sioux Falls. 8 p.m. Dennysanfordpremiercenter. com. 27 __________________________ ZOOFARI Great Plains Zoo, Sioux Falls. 5 p.m. Greatzoo.org. DAVID ROSALES & HIS BAND OF SCOUNDRELS Levitt Shell, Sioux Falls. 7 p.m. Levittsiouxfalls.org.
28 __________________________ JANICE GILBERT Levitt Shell, Sioux Falls. 7 p.m. Levittsiouxfalls.org. LITTLE FEAT Washington Pavilion, Sioux Falls. 7:30 p.m. Washingtonpavilion.org. 29 __________________________ JESSIE G Levitt Shell, Sioux Falls. 7 p.m. Levittsiouxfalls.org. WHEN DOVES CRY - THE PRINCE TRIBUTE SHOW Orpheum Theatre Center, Sioux Falls. 8 p.m. Siouxfallsorpheum.com. 29 & 30 __________________________ SAW: THE MUSICAL Washington Pavilion, Sioux Falls. Times vary. Washingtonpavilion.org. 30 __________________________ Washingtonpavilion.org. SPEARFISH 1-3, 11-13, 19-23, 29-30 __________________________ SASQUATCH BASEBALL Black Hills Energy Stadium, Spearfish. Times vary. Spearfishsasquatch.com. 7, 14, 21, 28 __________________________ DOWNTOWN DEANA CARTER Washington Pavilion, Sioux Falls. 7 p.m. FRIDAY NIGHTS Downtown, Spearfish. 5:30 p.m. Visitspearfish.com.
SIOUX FALLS 1 __________________________ 25TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION Washington Pavilion, Sioux Falls. 10 a.m. Washingtonpavilion.org. SHAUN JOHNSON BIG BAND EXPERIENCE Levitt Shell, Sioux Falls. 7 p.m. Levittsiouxfalls.org. AN EVENING WITH SUTTON FOSTER Washington Pavilion, Sioux Falls. 7:30 p.m. Washingtonpavilion.org. 1 & 2 __________________________ SIOUXLAND RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL Downtown, Sioux Falls. 5 p.m. Dtsf.com. 1-2, 4-6, 14-16, 18-20, 25-30 __________________________ SIOUX FALLS CANARIES Washington Pavilion, Sioux Falls. 7:30 p.m. Sfcanaries.com. 1, 8, 29 __________________________ SIOUX FALLS STORM Denny Sanford Premier Center, Sioux Falls. Times vary. Siouxfallsstorm.com . 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 __________________________ SUMMER CONCERT SERIES Good Earth State Park, Sioux Falls. 4 p.m. Gfp.sd.gov.
LOS TEXMANIACS Levitt Shell, Sioux Falls. 7 p.m. Levittsiouxfalls.org. 9 __________________________ TREY KENNEDY: GROW UP COMEDY TOUR The District, Sioux Falls. 8 p.m. Thedistrictsf.com. 11 & 12 __________________________ STOMP Washington Pavilion, Sioux Falls. 7:30 p.m. Washingtonpavilion.org. 13 __________________________ WILDERMISS Levitt Shell, Sioux Falls. 7 p.m. Levittsiouxfalls.org. 13-23 __________________________ THE PREMIERE PLAYHOUSE PRESENTS: HAIR Orpheum Theatre Center, Sioux Falls. Times vary. Siouxfallsorpheum.com. 14 __________________________ LIGHT UP THE STAGE Washington Pavilion, Sioux Falls. 6:30 p.m. Washingtonpavilion.org. ARMCHAIR BOOGIE Levitt Shell, Sioux Falls. 7 p.m. Levittsiouxfalls.org. PARMALEE The District, Sioux Falls. 9 p.m. Thedistrictsf.com. 15 __________________________ DE TIERRA CALIENTE Levitt Shell, Sioux Falls. 7 p.m. Levittsiouxfalls.org.
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8 __________________________ PINE ISLAND GRAVEL ODYSSEY Spearfish City Park, Spearfish. All day. Visitspearfish.com. 22 & 23 __________________________ SNOW WHITE & THE SEVEN ENDINGS Matthews Opera House, Spearfish. 2 p.m. Matthewsopera.com. CHATEAU LA ROACH Matthews Opera House, Spearfish. 7 p.m. Matthewsopera.com. 24 & 25 __________________________ ROSE HILL CEMETERY WALK Rose Hill Cemetery, Spearfish. 6:30 p.m. Matthewsopera. com. STURGIS 1 __________________________ ART FESTIVAL Harley-Davidson Rally Point, Sturgis. 10 a.m. Facebook. com. BATTLE OF THE BANDS Harley-Davidson Rally Point, Sturgis. 2 p.m. Sturgisareachamber.com. 15 __________________________ STURGIS VOLKSMARCH Sturgis. All day. Sturgisareachamber.com. 19-23 __________________________ CAMARO RALLY Locations vary, Sturgis. Times vary. Officialsturgisevents.com.
TABOR 14 & 15 __________________________ CZECH DAYS Tabor. Times vary. Taborczechdays.com. VERMILLION 2-9 __________________________ SOUTH DAKOTA SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL Pentris Park, Vermillion. Times vary. Chamber. __________________________ 4TH ANNUAL 605 UNITY J.A.M Wagner Lake Park, Wagner. 12 p.m. Facebook.com. WATERTOWN 8 __________________________ GRACE’S GAS GUZZLERS CAR SHOW Grace Lutheran Church, Watertown. 12 p.m. Visitwatertownsd.com. 21 __________________________ 2ND ANNUAL CAR, TRUCK, & BIKE SHOW Dakota Supply Group, Watertown. 4 p.m. Visitwatertownsd.com. MISSION IMPOSSIBLE WITH TIM TEBOW Civic Arena, Watertown. 7 p.m. Visitwatertownsd.com. 29 __________________________ PRIDE IN THE PLAZA Foundation Park Plaza, Watertown. 11 a.m. Visitwatertownsd.com. livevermillion.com. WAGNER 9
WORTHING 8 __________________________ LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS Olde Towne Dinner Theatre, Worthing. Times vary. Oldetownetheatre.org. YANKTON 7 __________________________ 4TH ANNUAL FRIENDS OF THE NRA BANQUET NFAA Easton Archery Center, Yankton. 5:30 p.m. Friendsofnra.org. 8 __________________________ YANKTON RIBFEST Downtown, Yankton. 11 a.m. Yanktonribfest.com. STATEWIDE 19 __________________________ NATIONAL PARK FREE ENTRANCE Statewide. All Day. Nps.gov.
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7 Things to add to your Sioux Falls Itinerary Whether it’s your first time visiting Sioux Falls or your 50th time, there is always something new to discover in South Dakota’s largest city.
SculptureWalk
Explore Downtown Sioux Falls and check out the new collection of art that makes up SculptureWalk . These amazing sculptures showcase the creative talents of artists from around the country. See them all and vote for the sculpture you would like the city to purchase for permanent display.
Levitt at the Falls
Concerts are great, and they’re even better when they’re free. Levitt at the Falls offers 50 concerts all summer long, free of charge of course! Folk, Latin, indie, country, jazz, and more. You’ll find familiar tunes and maybe even a few new ones along the way too.
Few sounds pair better with summer than the crack of a wooden baseball bat. Experience America’s pastime at The Birdcage as you cheer on the Sioux Falls Canaries this summer. Grab your favorite ballpark snack and take in the gameday atmosphere. Play Ball!
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Spend a Saturday morning at Falls Park where you can shop from local vendors at the Falls Park Farmer’s Market for fresh produce, flowers, jams, baked goods, meat, and more! Sip on a coffee or treat yourself to a breakfast sandwich while you browse. Farmer’s Market
Flow and Paddle
Enjoy a day on the water, basking in the sun at Lake Lorraine with Flow and Paddle . Take your pick of a kayak, pedal boat, paddleboard, or even a yoga-on-the-water session. Go with a friend or enjoy an hour to yourself as you watch the ripples in the water. Afterward, cool off with a drink and an appetizer at the nearby SandBar & Grill .
Visit a State Park
Get out, stretch your legs, and listen to the sounds of nature at one of our area state parks. Both Good Earth State Park and Palisades State Park offer beautiful scenery and plenty of space to relax. At Good Earth, you can explore the nearly seven miles of hiking trails and then stop inside the Visitor Center to learn about the historical and cultural significance of the land.
Fun For Everyone
Whether you’re looking to keep your kiddos entertained or if you’re just a kid at heart, there’s plenty of fun to be had in Sioux Falls this summer. Learn about the stars at the Washington Pavilion’s Sweetman Planetarium , see hundreds of butterflies at the Butterfly House & Aquarium , spot your favorite animal at the Great Plains Zoo , feel the thrill as you race around the go-cart track at Thunder Road , or enjoy a relaxing float on the Lazy River at Wild Water West Waterpark .
“I thought I lived in a small town until I met Troy ,” said Stacy Hadrick , AgrotourismSD program coordinator at South Dakota State University Cooperative Extension . The Sturgis native moved to Faulkton—her husband Troy’s hometown—in 2010 to start Hadrick Ranch and raise their family. The small town has made headlines in the past few years, doing what Troy and Stacy call “punching above their weight.” So this April, 605 took a road trip to visit the Carousel City . Upon our arrival, 605’s designer Cailyn Patterson and I were warmly greeted by the couple, who have made an Airbnb out of a suite attached to their garage. Small Town Hospitality City of Faulkton
The Bunkhouse on the Prairie —as they’ve named it— has become an unexpected blessing.
“We always wanted a space like this on our garage. People come to visit, and my parents live in Sturgis and they come to stay,” explained Stacy.
The Hadricks did all of the remodeling themselves before listing the unit on the vacation rental website.
“I remember saying to Troy, ‘If it doesn’t work, we can take it down,’” shared Stacy.
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THE MINERVAS ROOT BEER FLOAT BURGER FROM THE 11TH ANNUAL DOWNTOWN BURGER BATTLE IN SIOUX FALLS WAS MADE WITH HADRICK RANCH BEEF. Where's the beef?
One hundred reviews, a 45% occupancy rate, and three years later, the Hadricks are full of gratitude for all the travelers whose stories they’ve been able to be a part of. “We’ve met the most amazing people through it,” said Stacy. Patterson and I got up close and personal with the cows as we received a tour of the ranch in the family’s UTV. Troy shared with us that because of his partnership with Vanguard Hospitality , his Angus beef ends up in Morrie’s Steakhouse , Minervas , and Grille 26 in Sioux Falls. “You may have eaten some Hadrick Ranch beef,” he laughed. Stacy and the family’s dutiful Australian Shepherd , Cali , joined us on a hunt for wild Pasque flowers. After finding the South Dakota state flower and snapping some pictures, we headed into town for lunch at Blondie’s Tables & Taps .
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“I GREW UP IN FAULKTON, AND I REALLY LIKE THE SMALL TOWN FEEL.”
Avery Deiter
Operating inside what used to be an old Masonic temple, the bar and restaurant was opened in 2023 by Avery Deiter . “Ever since I was little, I’ve loved to bake and cook. I started working at the deli when I was 14, so I grew up in the food service industry,” said Deiter. After briefly studying hospitality management at South Dakota State University , Deiter came back home to Faulkton when the building was up for sale. Aided by family, friends, and the support of the town, Deiter transformed the old building into Blondie’s, named after a nickname her uncle gave her regarding her signature blonde hair. Deiter says she was intentional with the remodel, incorporating pieces like doors from an old bank in Pipestone, a bowling-lane bar from Hayti, and a church pew from Onaka. “We wanted a rustic, hometown-ish feel,” said Deiter, who credits her mom Carrie with interior design, cousin Sarah Pitts with the logo, and friend Alyssa Meyers with the logo mural on the inside of the restaurant. Deiter made us three dishes: the Melty Patty , Cheesy Fried Pickles , and her Burger of the Week , which happened to be a Brisket and Bacon Sandwich . “It’s been a lot,” said Deiter, regarding being a first-time owner at such a young age. “But it’s also been rewarding to see, and to have my staff be so welcoming. I couldn't ask for more.” Deiter says she couldn’t have done it without Ann Marie Naber , her bar manager and assistant manager since the beginning.
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Starting with our easy renting process all the way through our amazing living experience, you’ll live better with Lloyd. Enjoy the amazing amenity offerings at our properties ranging from outdoor pools and pool decks, playgrounds, dog parks, grill stations and so much more. Just call (605) 334-RENT to start your personalized home search today!
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After lunch, Troy and Stacy took us on a tour of the seven murals in town, ending with the famous grain elevator mural–the largest mural in South Dakota–spray-painted in 2018 by Australian artist Guito van Helten . Troy says the city’s initiative regarding the mural and other projects illustrates his favorite quality about his hometown: the progressive mindset. “No one wants to see Faulkton stand still. Everyone is always pushing forward with bigger and better things,” he said. Stacy agrees: “Our motto is, ‘We believe in possible,’ and it just rings true every time this community wants to tackle something,” she said. Our next stop was the Happy Times Carousel in the center of town. Built in 1925, the carousel was purchased by Faulkton resident Bob Ketterling in 1981. Bill Becker has been giving rides for the last seven years, telling us that his favorite part of the job is that “the kids have a good time.” Among a crowd of elementary schoolers, Patterson and I gleefully chose our favorite ponies and enjoyed the Faulkton tradition.
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AT OVER 19,000 SQUARE FEET, FAULKTON’S GRAIN ELEVATOR MURAL IS THE THIRD LARGEST ART PROJECT IN THE STATE BESIDES MOUNT RUSHMORE AND CRAZY HORSE .
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The next morning, Stacy accompanied us to the famous Pickler Mansion . Built in 1882, the pink mansion housed John Pickler , South Dakota’s first congressman and Civil War veteran, and his wife, Alice . The house was inhabited until 1954 and served as the polling place for the township
for many years. It also hosted visiting dignitaries such as Susan B. Anthony and Teddy Roosevelt . In 1987, the mansion was deeded to Faulk County Historical Society . Tours are now available in the summer, and the interior has been restored to appear as it would have looked in the 1890s.
“IN A SMALL TOWN YOU CAN ALWAYS CALL THAT PERSON WHO CAN HELP YOU, AND THEY WANT TO HELP YOU, AND EVERYBODY DOES THAT IN THEIR OWN WAY.”
Stacy Hadrick
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Before hitting the road, we stopped at Buttercup Coffee for a pick-me-up. Owner JoDee Bryant greeted us with May Day baskets, and made us the shop’s specialty Snickers drink. Along with coffee and non-caffeinated beverages, the boutique sells baked goods, décor, gifts, gift bundles, and Bryant’s passion: essential oils. She originally opened the business as a place to sell oils after retiring in 2017, but expanded her offerings upon noticing the community’s desire for a place to get coffee. Bryant shares she will often prepare bulk orders and that the shop is a meeting place for many, as well as a hub for the kids after school. “My husband and I both grew up near here, and it’s a very close community. The businesses are great about supporting one another and doing events together,” said Bryant. “There’s lots to do in Faulkton.” Indeed, there was. FOR MORE INFORMATION, FAULKTONSD.COM+
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See Rapid City in a fun and comprehensive way with the City View Trolley Tour . 605 TRIES City View Trolley Tour Started in 2007, the 90-minute ride takes visitors on a narrated history tour through sites like downtown Rapid City, the West Boulevard Historic District , and past city landmarks like Dinosaur Park .
This is the second season where the “jolly trolley” tour has been run by Visit Rapid City .
“The City View Trolley tour is the best way to experience Rapid City history and highlights,” said Visit Rapid City director of operations Ally Formanek . “Riders can learn about the founding of Rapid City—originally Hay Camp— the connection to the Black Hills Gold Rush , and more.” Polly and Ollie (whose names are proudly displayed on their caboose) are the narrators of the trolley rides, but they’re not exactly human.
“The narration leverages AI text-to-voice technology,” explained Formanek.
During the tour, GPS -triggered audio ensures the voice comes to life in relation to the point of interest. Audio Trails , a product of AT Creative , makes this timing possible. Rapid City is the first location in North America to leverage the UK-based company’s technology.
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“Even though it’s AI, you might be surprised at how human-like the voices sound, seamlessly pronouncing local lingo like ‘Oyate’ and Russian architectural styles like ‘ Russo Byzantine ,’” described Formanek. Trolley rides are available May 24 through September 28 and run at 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. daily. 605’s John Snyder and I boarded Polly the trolley with our son, Owen , in tow. Rides depart and arrive from The Journey Museum parking lot. “The route was chosen based on must–see attractions and historical landmarks within the city—which are mainly in the downtown core and the western side of Rapid City,” said Formanek. “While Rapid has grown over the years since its founding in 1876, the historical foundation of the town has remained, which makes this tour exceptional.” Riders can enjoy tales from the years past, including ghost stories from historic homes of West Boulevard. “In one of the homes, the owners of 1000 W. Boulevard keep a pair of local legend Joseph L. Robbins’s false teeth in the house for good luck,” described Formanek.
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“DURING THE FIRST SEASON OF THE CITY VIEW TROLLEY TOUR, VISIT RAPID CITY EXCESSIVELY CELEBRATED THE 1,000TH RIDER WITH A SURPRISE VISIT FROM STAFF AND A FRAMED VINTAGE TROLLEY POSTER.”
-Ally Formanek
Polly’s narration also touched on the 1972 Black Hills Flood during the drive through west Rapid City, where Formanek says one of the nation’s deadliest floods was the most devastating. While Polly was our narrator, we also had the pleasure of having our friendly driver, John . “Riders have commented on his upbeat personality and great sense of humor,” said Formanek. “John also ensures riders get a good look at each highlight on the route, pausing or stopping during certain points in the tour for guests to fully appreciate the site and narration.” One stop on the trolley includes 100-mile views to the east and west of Rapid City on Skyline Drive, where riders hear about the Gold Rush and also get to see Dinosaur Park. The classic attraction opened May 1 after months of construction with updates, including making it more accessible for visitors.
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Polly and Ollie are also available to rent as charters for larger groups. VIP EXPERIENCE
Halfway through the tour, the trolley takes visitors to a 30 minute stop at Chapel in the Hills for a break to stretch and explore the unassuming location. “You’d never guess that a neighborhood full of strangely angled roads would lead visitors to a complete replica of the Borgund Stavvkirk in Norway,” said Formanek. “The grounds are beautiful to explore, featuring a ‘ Stabbur ,’ which is an authentic grass-roofed storehouse, and a Meditation Walk path. If riders are hungry for more history, the Chapel offers a narration of its own inside its wood walls.” John and I went for a walk around the breathtaking chapel, while Owen was raiding the quaint gift shop and chatting up the staff. Speaking of gifts, trolley riders don’t leave the tour empty handed. Each receives a take-home map of the tour, and trolley postcards and stickers are available for purchase at the Rapid City Visitor Center . Even though I grew up visiting family in Rapid City, this was an extensive look at the city I had never experienced before. “You’ll likely learn more about the story behind each trolley site than you would by merely visiting it on your own,” said Formanek. Their tagline held true: “Life is jolly when you ride the trolley.” FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT CITYVIEWTROLLEY.COM & VISITRAPIDCITY.COM+
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Spark your 4th of July Plans in Spearfish
Written by Gabby Sudenga + Photos by Alana Snyder
Take a walk on the wild side and explore the wonders of the zoo at the annual Zoofari at the Great Plains Zoo in Sioux Falls. For adults 21 and older, the one-night-only event combines fundraising efforts and entertainment—all taking place after hours.
“We want to help adults understand the zoo is for
everybody,” stated development director Kate Johansen . “Setting it up in this fashion offers such a unique experience.” Zoofari offers the opportunity to bring the community together to raise awareness for the zoo’s mission. With the Great Plains Zoo’s goal to physically merge with the Butterfly House & Aquarium , Johansen explains this attraction is a step in educating guests about their efforts. “Our goal is to bring the elements of land, sea, and sky to one campus,” she said. Zoofari is the perfect opportunity for adults to see a behind-the- scenes look at the wildlife park.
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“This event includes things you don’t see when you’re out and about at the zoo with kids,” said Johansen. “It showcases an overall understanding of what the Great Plains Zoo and the Butterfly House & Aquarium offer, and what they mean to the community.” On June 27, guests can roam the zoo while indulging in food, drinks, educational panels, meet and greets, and fundraising efforts. “Zoofari is a chance to celebrate all of the recent changes to the zoo and talk about the exciting things to come,” said Johansen. Johansen explained that for this year’s event, her team wanted to use the entire zoo campus. To achieve this experience, Zoofari is taking a step away from local food trucks and partnering with Vespa Catering . Cuisine and dessert stations will be scattered throughout the entire property, encouraging guests to wander the zoo.
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“ There will be fun activities for adults, but Zoofari is another chance for them to learn about the great things happening here that they might not learn when visiting with their kids.”
Kate Johansen
“The tapas dishes will be continentally themed, matching our various exhibits,” shared Johansen. Other catering choices include themed drinks, beer, wine, and cocktails at a cash bar. “The Vespa team has worked very hard to create these menus for us, and we’re grateful,” expressed Johansen. Guests can enjoy Keeper Chats while visiting the exhibits, where animal care and education experts discuss facts about the exhibit's respected creatures. “They’ll go in-depth about the animals, the work that goes into caring for them, discussing if they’re endangered and what zoos do to help those endangered populations, and our conservation efforts,” said Johansen. The Red Wolf is the subject of the latest conservation work at the Great Plains Zoo. Red Wolves have been labeled critically endangered since 1967, but with the zoo’s efforts, the staff has worked to introduce the rarities back to North America. This past spring, the wildlife park introduced six Red Wolf pups to their exhibits.
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“Our goal is to aid in repopulating or reintroducing endangered species into their original habitats,” explained Johansen. “Our Red Wolf project is very important to us.” Other conservation efforts include the Black-Footed Ferret and the Dakota Skipper Butterfly . “Every person who works here wants to make the world a better place for our animals,” shared Johansen. A hands-on highlight of Zoofari is the opportunity for guests to interact with the zoo’s animal ambassadors. These encounters offer a chance to mingle and learn about the exotic animals up close. The list of ambassador animals includes a chinchilla, an owl, an armadillo, snakes, a Skink Lizard, and more. Guests can engage in interactive activities with butterflies and marine life through the traveling butterfly exhibit and Ocean in Motion —a mobile marine experience. Johansen shares during this event, the team is offering tours of the onsite veterinary clinic. “ Zoofari offers an overall understanding of what the Great Plains Zoo & the Butterfly House and Aquarium have to offer, and what they mean to the community.”
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