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.
CRAZY HORSE & KORCZAK NIGHT BLAST
September 6. Crazy Horse Memorial, Crazy Horse. The blast honors the dual anniversaries of the 1877 death of Crazy Horse and of the 1908 birth of sculptor Korczak Ziolkowski. After 5 p.m. on September 6th the Memorial gratefully accepts three cans of food per person for the KOTA Care and Share Food Drive in lieu of the regular admission fee. More info: crazyhorsememorial.org
14TH ANNUAL RIBS, RODS, AND ROCK & ROLL
September 7-8. Various locations, Vermillion. Enjoy award-winning food, awesome cars, and great music at this anticipated annual event. Along with the car show and BBQ contest, experience the corn hole tournament, wing war and a poker run. See musical acts Clay Creek Deaf Cowboy Band, Mrs. Begley and the Boys, Mike & Jay, Warning Shots and Guilty Pleasure. More info: sdbbq.us
605 BLACK HILLS CLASSIC BEER & MUSIC FESTIVAL
September 8. The Sled Haus, Lead. Start off your Saturday with an all- South Dakota beer tasting until 5 p.m. Experience six bands, including headliner Delta Rae and support V the Noble One & Knights Tempo. Purchase a gold pass for $30 that includes all you can drink during the tasting, or get a day pass for $10 (includes four tastings). More info: 605blackhillsclassic.com
SIDEWALK ARTS FESTIVAL
September 8. Downtown, Sioux Falls. 9 a.m. Don’t miss the free outdoor event with more than 300 vendors booths featuring the region’s best fine art and craft artisans. Enjoys activities for kids, live entertainment, food vendors, and more on the streets surrounding the Washington Pavilion. More info:washingtonpavilion.org
GERMAN FEST
September 8. Fawick Park, Sioux Falls. Come enjoy the live music by Brian Brueggen & the Mississippi Valley Dutchmen at 2 p.m. and the Jim Kucera Band at 6 p.m. Sample South Dakota’s official state dessert Kuchen, watch the Kinder Area Puppet Show and experience the Dachshund Races. More info:siouxfallsgermanfest.com
MORE EVENTS
ENTERTAINMENT
Cirque Italia: Aquatic Spectacular
September 1st – September 3rd
Rushmore Mall, Rapid City
Times vary
Momentum: 2018 Men’s Conference
September 6th
Faith Family Church, Sioux Falls
5:30 p.m.
3rd Annual Taste of The Hills
September 6th
Main Street Square, Rapid City
6 p.m.
Kuchen Festival
September 8th
Delmont
All Day
SPORTS
Midwest Maidens VS Forx Roller Derby
September 8th
Larson Ice Center, Brookings
7 p.m.
Deadwood All In Freestyle Motocross Show
September 8th
Day’s of ’76 Event Complex, Deadwood
6:30 p.m.
South Dakota State University VS Montana State
September 8th
Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium, Brookings
6 p.m.
GET INVOLVED
1 Million Cups
September 5th
Children’s Museum of South Dakota, Brookings
9 a.m.
Heroes Helping Heroes Walk & Poker Run
September 8th
Buffalo Ridge Resort & Business Center, Gary
All Day
Riding For Robert
September 8th
American Legion, Pierre
11 a.m.
MUSIC
The Slamming Doors
September 5th
White Wall Sessions
6:30 p.m.
Summer Porch Series
September 6th
Strawbale Winery, Renner
5 p.m.
Drifters Patio Sessions: Zac Elliot
September 6th
Drifters Bar & Grille, Fort Pierre
6:30 p.m
Vanessa Silberman & Carissa Johnson
September 6th
Crow Peak Brewing Company, Spearfish
6 p.m.
Burlap Wolf King w/ Small Houses
September 6th
Icon Lounge + Events, Sioux Falls
7 p.m.
Lead Mountain Nights
September 7th
Manuel Brothers Park, Lead
3 p.m.
First Friday w/ DJ Mike Nelson & DJ Wane
September 7th
Wiley’s Tavern, Sioux Falls
9 p.m.
Lot Lizard
September 7th
White Wall Sessions, Sioux Falls
6:30 p.m.
605 Emo Night Live
September 7th
Icon Lounge + Events, Sioux Falls
8 p.m.
Kasey Tyndall Concert w/ Jessica McClintock & Brad Morgan
September 7th
Silver Spur, Fort Pierre
6 p.m.
Lunar Funk Theory w El Dub
September 7th
Bigs Sports Bar & Billiards, Sioux Falls
9 p.m
Bad Hamster
September 7th
American Legion Sioux Falls Post 15, Sioux Falls
9 p.m.
John.Slap Album Release Show
September 3
Total Drag Records, Sioux Falls
7 p.m.
Destroyer of Light w/ Rifflord
September 7th
Bigs Sports Bar & Billiards, Sioux Falls
6 p.m.
Cellar Sessions
September 7th – September 8th
Firehouse Wine Cellars, Rapid City
7 p.m.
Kasey Tyndall
September 8th
The Silver Spur, Fort Pierre
5 p.m.
Helluva Night ft. Neon Trees
September 8th
Rushmore Plaza Civic Center, Rapid City
7 p.m.
Black River Revue
September 8th
White Wall Sessions, Sioux Falls
2 p.m.
The Aircraft
September 8th
White Wall Sessions, Sioux Falls
4 p.m.
Ancient River + Sons of San Arc
September 8th
Total Drag Records, Sioux Falls
8 p.m.
