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.
2018 NATIVE AMERICAN DAY PARADE
October 8. Downtown, Sioux Falls. 10 a.m. In honor of this national holiday, Sioux Falls will host the Native American Day Parade. Following the theme of “Honoring our Elders,” this parade will celebrate the history and wisdom of Native American elders. More info: dtsf.com.
WILD WEST SONGWRITERS FESTIVAL
October 11-13. Various locations, Deadwood. Times vary. Set in one of the most historic places in the Midwest, this festival brings together songwriters from all genres to perform, discuss, and party in the name of life-changing lyrics. Head to Deadwood to discover the inspiration behind your favorite songs and what it means to write a hit. More info: wildwestsongwriters.com.
GREAT SCARECROW FESTIVAL
October 11-14. Campbell Park, Huron. All day. Get ready for the ideal Fall festival. Scarecrows of all makes and creeds will grace the ground of Campbell Park for the 25th Annual Great Scarecrow Festival. Free to the public, stop by to admire the work of local businesses, organizations, and service clubs. More info: chamber.huronsd.com.
HAUNTED FARM OPENING WEEKEND
October 12-14, 19-12, 26-28. Haunted Farm, Worthing. Times vary. Open for a limited time only, this is the perfect place to go for a good scare. With venues like the Loft of Lunatics, Haunted Wood, and Dark Trail, there is something spooky for everyone. If horror isn’t your thing, take your turn at a hayride or visiting the baby animals. More info: Facebook.com.
HARVEST FESTIVAL
October 13. Strawbale Winery, Renner. 11 a.m. Welcome the season of pumpkins and hay bales by heading to Strawbale Winery for their Harvest Festival. There will be pumpkin painting, live music, and vendors of all kinds. More info: strawbalewinery.com.
MORE EVENTS
ENTERTAINMENT
The Haunting of Keystone
October 13-29
Various locations, Keystone
Times vary
J&L Harley-Davidson 43rd Birthday and Chili Cook-Off
October 11
J&L Harley-Davidson, Sioux Falls
11:30 a.m.
First Annual Empire Whiskey Festival
October 13
The District, Sioux Falls
6:30 p.m.
Hobo Days Parade
October 13
Brookings
9:30 a.m.
SPORTS
Brookings Blizzard vs Austin Bruins
October 12
Larson Ice Center, Brookings
7:05 p.m.
SDRA Finals Rodeo
October 12-14
James Kjerstad Event Center, Rapid City
Times vary
Sioux Falls Stampede vs Fargo Force
October 13
Denny Sanford Premier Center, Sioux Falls
7:05 p.m.
PBR: Real Time Pain Relief Velocity Tour
October 13
Rushmore Plaza Civic Center, Rapid City
6:45 p.m.
GET INVOLVED
1 Million Cups
October 10
Children’s Museum of South Dakota, Brookings
9 a.m.
1 Million cups
October 10
Sioux Falls Orpheum Theater Center, Sioux Falls
9 a.m.
Innovation Expo 2018
October 11
Sioux Falls Orpheum Theater Center, Sioux Falls
12:30 p.m.
LifeScape Pancake Benefit
October 14
Sioux Falls Convention Center, Sioux Falls
7:30 a.m.
MUSIC
Unleash The Archers
October 9
Bigs Bar, Sioux Falls
7 p.m.
Old Salt Union
October 9
Miner Brewing Company, Hill City
8:30 p.m.
Lynyrd Skynyrd
October 12
Denny Sanford Premier Center, Sioux Falls
7 p.m.
Abolishment of Flesh – Begat The Nephilim – Mutilated by Zombies
October 12
Bigs Bar, Sioux Falls
8 p.m.
Gin Blossoms
October 12
Deadwood Mountain Grand, Deadwood
8 p.m.
Worldfest Manhu Concert
October 13
Drifters Event Center, Fort Pierre
7:45 p.m.
South Dakota Symphony: Beethoven Symphony No. 3
October 13
Washington Pavilion of Arts and Science, Sioux Falls
7:30 p.m.
OK, Parade
October 13
Total Drag Records, Sioux Falls
7 p.m.
