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.
CUSTER STATE PARK ANNUAL BUFFALO ROUNDUP
September 28. Custer State Park, Custer. 9:30 a.m. Do not miss one of the biggest roundups of the year, which consists of 1,300+ buffalo. Custer State Park is 71,000 acres of meadows, forests, and copious amounts of buffalo. Free to the public, this event is jaw-dropping and magnificent. More info: gfp.sd.gov.
ENOUGH: A WOMEN'S CONFERENCE
September 28-29. Sioux Falls First, Sioux Falls. Times vary. Join the women of Sioux Falls to celebrate God, family, and all things ladies. Guest speakers include Elise Wood and Sara Dangerfield. This two day event will also include giveaways and a girl’s night out gathering. More info: siouxfallsfirst.com.
SIOUXPERCON
September 28-30. Sioux Falls Convention Center, Sioux Falls. All day. No matter your medium of choice, this fan convention has something for you. Comic books, board games, and video games will be celebrated by special guests like Tony Fleecs and Shea Fontana. More info: siouxpercon.com.
10TH ANNUAL GREAT DOWNTOWN PUMPKIN FESTIVAL
September 29. Main Street Square, Rapid City. 9 a.m. This festival returns for a 10th year at Main Street Square, down 6th street, and into Memorial Park for a day full of fall fun. Events will include pumpkin catapulting, a pumpkin weigh-off, and a downtown pub crawl. More info: mainstreetsquarerc.com.
FOOD TRUCK MASH-UP
September 29. W.H. Lyon Fairgrounds, Sioux Falls. 3 p.m. Head to the fairgrounds for food truck mania. For one night only, the best food trucks throughout the state will come together to offer good eats and even better company. More info: facebook.com.
MORE EVENTS
ENTERTAINMENT
Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
September 27th – September 30th
Orpheum Theater Center, Sioux Falls
Times vary.
Siouxpermania
September 28th
Sioux Falls Convention Center, Sioux Falls
6:30 p.m.
Oktoberfest!
September 28th – September 29th
Ratingen Platz, Vermillion
All day.
1880 Train Oktoberfest Express
September 29th
1880 Train, Hill City
3:30 p.m.
SPORTS
2018 LNI Fall Tournament
September 28th – September 29th
Rushmore Plaza Civic Center + Executive Golf Course, Rapid City
All day.
Brookings Blizzard vs Minot Minotauros
September 28th – September 29th
Larson Ice Center, Brookings
7:05 p.m.
Sioux Falls Premier Rodeo
September 28th – September 29th
Denny Sanford Premier Center, Sioux Falls
7:30 p.m.
RCCA Presents Doo Wah Riders
September 29th
Rushmore Plaza Civic Center, Rapid City
7:30 p.m.
GET INVOLVED
KBACK Rockathon For Lifescape
September 27th
LifeScape, Sioux Falls
6 a.m.
2018 Kilts for Kids
September 28th
Hilton Garden Inn Sioux Falls Downtown, Sioux Falls
6 p.m.
A Night to Reclaim
September 28th
WoodGrain Brewing Co., Sioux Falls
5:30 p.m.
3rd Annual Mammo or Bust Run/Walk
September 29th
Regional Health Custer Hospital and Medical Clinic, Custer
8 a.m.
MUSIC
Lost Dog Street Band
September 28th
Hay Camp Brewing Company, Sioux Falls
7 p.m.
Six Mile Road
September 28th
The Custer Beacon, Custer
8 p.m.
Mighty Brother Concert
September 28th
The Matthews Opera House & Arts Center, Spearfish
7:30 p.m.
Trap Kit & Tony DePaolo
September 29th
The Custer Beacon, Custer
7 p.m.
Eat Your Face Metal Feast 12
September 29th – September 30th
Bigs Sports Bar & Billiards, Sioux Falls
3 p.m.
South Dakota Symphony: Arrival from Sweden: The Music of ABBA
September 29th – September 30th
Washington Pavilion of Arts and Science, Sioux Falls
Times vary.
Henry Rollins
September 30th
Icon Lounge + Events, Sioux Falls
7 p.m.
