With so many events taking place in South Dakota, we understand how it can be overwhelming to remember them all. We’ve decided to highlight our favorite things happening week by week, focusing on unique, fun and creative events across the state.
FESTIVAL OF CULTURES
June 9. The Coliseum, Sioux Falls. 11 a.m. Join local food and music vendors for a journey across the world. The Multi-Cultural Center of Sioux Falls is hosting a day that will allows you to explore multiple cultures with leaving city limits. More info: sfmcc.org.
STOCKMAN'S DAYS BEER FEST 2018
June 9. Hay Camp Brewing Company, Rapid City. 12 p.m. With more than 10 local breweries on tap, this festival is one of the biggest to showcase South Dakota brew only. More info: haycampbrewing.com.
605 DAY
June 5. Carpenter Bar, Sioux Falls and Main Street Square, Rapid City. 4 p.m. 605 Magazine is partnering with South Dakota Tourism to celebrate our state with the third annual 605 Day. More info: 605magazine.com.
SOUTH DAKOTA SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL
June 7-10. Prentis Park, Vermillion. Times vary. Make your way to Vermillion to witness Shakespeare’s Richard III take the stage. Directed by a team of theatre gurus, this weekend not only pays homage to one of the world’s greatest playwrights, but brings the culture of theatre to life int he heart of Vermillion. More info: sdshakespearefestival.org.
PORKPALOOZA
June 8-9. 8th & Railroad, Sioux Falls. 11 a.m. Beginning on Friday and going all the way into Saturday, this festival will include a hog roast, a performance by The Dueling Duo, and local pork dishes. Proceeds from the event will go directly to Feeding South Dakota (FSD). More info: facebook.com.
ENTERTAINMENT
+ 2018 Bubble Parade | June 8 | Terrace Park, Sioux Falls | 10:30 a.m.
+ Family Fun Weekend | June 8-9 | Wylie Park, Aberdeen | Times vary.
+ Harrisburg Days | June 8-10 | Harrisburg | All day.
+ Siouxland Renaissance Festival | June 9-10 | W.H. Lyon Fairgrounds, Sioux Falls | 10 a.m.
SPORTS
+ 3rd Annual Rushmore Cup Hockey Tournament | June 7-10 | Rushmore Plaza Civic Center, Rapid City | Times vary.
+ Deadwood PBR | June 8-9 | Days of ’76 Event Complex, Deadwood | 7 p.m.
+ Mount Rushmore Rodeo | June 9 | Palmer Gulch, Hill City | 6 p.m.
+ 6th Annual Paddling Fair | June 10 | Family Park, Sioux Falls | 1 p.m.
GET INVOLVED
+ The Kalon Project Launch | June 6 | Icon Lounge + Events, Sioux Falls | 7 p.m.
+ 4th Annual Summer White Out | June 7 | Blue Have Barn & Gardens, Sioux Falls | 5:30 p.m.
+ Sioux Falls Kidney Walk | June 9 | Sertoma Park, Sioux Falls | 9 a.m.
+ Sioux Falls Step Forward to Prevent Suicide | June 10 | Falls Park, Sioux Falls | 8 a.m.
MUSIC
+ The Lowest Pair + Anna Robins | June 4 | Black Hills Vinyl, Rapid City | 7 p.m.
+ The Beach Boys | June 6 | Washington Pavilion of Arts and Science, Sioux Falls | 7:30 p.m.
+ Reina Del Cid w/ Tay Riley | June 6 | Icon Lounge + Events, Sioux Falls | 7 p.m.
+ Tonic Sol-Fa | June 7 | Washington Pavilion of Arts and Science, Sioux Falls | 7:30 p.m.
+ Cary Morin | June 8 | Hay Camp Brewing Company, Rapid City | 7 p.m.
+ Type Omega Album Release Show | June 8 | Icon Lounge + Events, Sioux Falls | 7 p.m.
+ Zac Brown Band | June 9 | Denny Sanford Premier Center, Sioux Falls | 7 p.m.
+ Jalan Crossland | June 10 | Hay Camp Brewing Company, Rapid City | 6:15 p.m.
+ The Glenn Miller Orchestra | June 11 | El Riad Shrine, Sioux Falls | 7 p.m.
