Ali's Advice
“We also have one area of the campground that we call Lover’s Lane , because a young couple got married and came to the festival on their honeymoon. They camp in the same spot every year and now their children and grandchildren camp alongside them in the same location,” said Tonsfeldt. New to the festival this year is the ability to participate in a game of 19th century cricket, to honor the history of cricket teams in South Dakota. With opportunities from the Mounted Shooting Competition —where riders shoot targets while riding at full speed—to the Chuckwagon Cooking Demonstration to the Military Ball , the festival is a can’t-miss adventure. Tonsfeldt shares there are over 150 people who are actively participating as performers during the three-day weekend, in addition to over 68 volunteers and numerous staff members. In fact, local supporters “accuse” the event of doubling the population of rural South Dakota in one weekend: the festival sees around 10,000 visitors annually with over 200 campers who camp on site, she says. There's so much to do & see, so don't rush yourself. Make it a day. We have some great food vendors, entertainers, wonderful arts & crafts for sale, reenactors, & hands-on things to do.
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