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.

THE GLENN MILLER ORCHESTRA

June 11. El Riad Shrine, Sioux Falls. 7 p.m. Don’t miss one of the only big bands left to grace stages around the country. Founded in 1956, the Glenn Miller Orchestra is sure to entertain and remind us why everyone loved big bands. More info: elriad.org.

CZECH DAYS

June 15-16. Citywide, Tabor. All day. Honor the Czech culture that has survived in Tabor for over 100 years. The weekend will be full of activities, like the main parade and a performance by the Beseda dancers. More info: taborczechdays.com.

WILD BILL DAYS

June 15-16. Historic Downtown Deadwood, Deadwood. Times vary. Celebrate Will Bill Hickok, one of the West’s nastiest outlaws. Complete with shootouts, live concerts, and a 5k, these two days attract even the tamest gunslingers, including the Nitty Gritty Dirt BandMore info: deadwood.com.

SIOUX FALLS PRIDE IN THE PARK

June 16. Terrace Park, Sioux Falls. 12 p.m. Live music, a drag show, local vendors, and the most colorful game of bingo will greet you at the Sioux Falls Pride Festival. Put in place to honor and advocate for the LGBTQ+ community, this free festival offers the perfect opportunity to break out your rainbow and celebrate. More info: siouxfallspride.com.

VINEGAR FESTIVAL

June 16. Main Street, Roslyn. 8:30 a.m. As one of the state’s only International festivals, the Vinegar Festival celebrates just that: vinegar. Home of the International Vinegar Museum, this day is dedicated to a parade, vinegar tastings, and the crowning of the Vinegar Queen. More info: internationalvinegarmuseum.com.

ENTERTAINMENT
+ Trail of Governors Unveiling | June 15 | Capitol Rotunda, Pierre | 10 a.m.
+ Jesse James Days | June 15-17 | Citywide, Garretson | All day.
+ Black Hills Mountain Fest | June 15-17 | Hanson Larsen Memorial Park, Rapid City | Times vary.
+ Father’s Day Fiesta | June 17 | Bramble Park Zoo, Watertown | 1 p.m.

SPORTS
+ Sioux Falls Canaries vs Chicago Dogs | June 11-14 | Sioux Falls Stadium | Times vary.
+ Spearfish Sasquatch vs Hub City Hotshots | June 12-14 | Black Hills Power Sports Complex, Spearfish | 6:35 p.m.
+ 32nd Annual Spearfish Canyon Half Marathon & 5K | June 14 | Spearfish Canyon, Spearfish | 7 a.m.
+ Sioux Falls Storm vs Green Bay Blizzard | June 16 | Denny Sanford Premier Center, Sioux Falls | 7:05 p.m.

MUSIC
+ Pride: The Love Cabaret | June 14 & 17 | Icon Lounge + Events, Sioux Falls | Times vary.
+ Trout Steak Revival | June 14 | Icon Lounge + Events, Sioux Falls | 7 p.m.
+ Hemlock | June 14 | Bigs Sports Bar & Billiards, Sioux Falls | 6 p.m.
+ Hairball | June 15 | Silver Spur Restaurant, Pierre | 8 p.m.
+ Violet, Kid Dakota, & Buffalo Sleeper | June 15 | Icon Lounge + Events, Sioux Falls | 7 p.m.
+ Kirko Bangz & Friends | June 16 | Bigs Sport Bar & Billiards, Sioux Falls | 9 p.m.
+ Cody Johnson | June 16 | The District, Sioux Falls | 8 p.m.
+ Michael Rault | June 16 | Total Drag, Sioux Falls | 7 p.m.
+ Deadwood Sunday Concert Series | June 17 | Historic Downtown Deadwood, Deadwood | 2 p.m.

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