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.
OKTOBERFEST IN DEADWOOD
October 4-6. Downtown, Deadwood. Time vary. When the people of Deadwood throw a party, they make sure it’s one to remember. Starting with Polkafest and ending with the 12th annual Beer Barrel Games, celebrate everything German, beer, and polka; not to mention the popular wiener dog races. More info: deadwood.com.
2018 HARVEST HOP
October 5. Spearfish City Park Pavilion, Spearfish. 6 p.m. This annual event is the product of the community coming together in fundraising bliss. Join special gust Dalyce Sellers to raise money for Good Shepherd Clinic, Inc. and enjoy entertainment by Gordy Pratt. More info: deadwood.com.
2018 BLACK HILLS POWWOW
October 5-7. Rushmore Plaza Civic Center, Rapid City. Times vary. The 32nd Annual Black Hills Powwow has one very important goal and that is to make everyone feel welcome and to honor the song and dance of the Great Plains. Celebrate via a signing contest, fine arts show, and all things American Indian culture with thousands of people from across the country. More info: blackhillspowwow.com.
OCTOBER ART & WINE WALK
October 5. Downtown, Sioux Falls. 5 p.m. Sponsored by Avera Health to promote Breast Cancer Awareness Month, downtown will be filled with local artists, their incredible art, and punch cards that allot 10 samples of wine. More info: siouxfallsevents.com.
BIERBÖRSE
October 6. Main Street Square, Rapid City. 12 p.m. Celebrate October in the most German way possible. This 605 Magazine sponsored event will offer beer tastings, live music, and a stein holding competition. Don’t miss the chance to participate in a beer stock exchange and keg bowling. More info: mainstreetsquarerc.com.
MORE EVENTS
ENTERTAINMENT
Ron White
October 4
Swiftel Center, Brookings
7:30 p.m.
35th Annual Zonta Expo
October 4-6
Rushmore Plaza Civic Center, Rapid City
3 p.m.
Persian Night at Café Coteau
October 5
Children’s Museum of South Dakota, Brookings
6 p.m.
Monster Jam
October 5-6
Denny Sanford Premier Center, Sioux Falls
Times vary.
SPORTS
Run Crazy Horse Races
October 6-7
Crazy Horse Memorial, Crazy Horse
11 a.m.
Take a Kid Mountain Biking
October 7
Yankton Trail Park, Yankton
11 a.m.
GET INVOLVED
1 Million Cups
October 3
Children’s Museum of South Dakota, Brookings
9 a.m.
1 Million Cups
October 3
Orpheum Theater Center, Sioux Falls
9 a.m.
Welly Walk
October 6
Larson Park, Brookings
10 a.m.
Slyfest: Stem Cells – Pale Norse
October 7
Last Stop Studios, Sioux Falls
1:30 p.m.
MUSIC
Paul Cherry – Tenenbaums
October 1
Total Drag Records, Sioux Falls
7 p.m.
Augustana University Presents: “Vikesing”
October 1
Washington Pavilion of Arts and Science, Sioux Falls
7:30 p.m.
Shinedown & Godsmack
October 2
Swiftel Center, Brookings
7 p.m.
Ryley Walker – Health & Beauty – Burlap Wolf King
October 3
Total Drag Records, Sioux Falls
7 p.m.
Primus
October 4
The District, Sioux Falls
6 p.m.
Godsmack
October 4
Deadwood Mountain Grand, Deadwood
8 p.m.
First Friday w/ DJ Knowledj
October 5
Wiley’s Tavern, Sioux Falls
9 p.m.
Primus
October 5
Deadwood Mountain Grand, Deadwood
8 p.m.
Kip Moore
October 5
The District, Sioux Falls
6:30 p.m.
Jami Lynn
October 5
The Custer Beacon, Custer
7 p.m.
James Van Nuys & Carrie Bartsch
October 5
Tinder Box, Rapid City
9 p.m.
Nightshield
October 6
Icon Lounge + Events, Sioux Falls
8:30 p.m.
