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.
4TH ANNUAL CORKS & COLLARS
March 29. Washington Pavilion of Arts and Science, Sioux Falls. 6 p.m. Don’t miss Sioux Empire Pit Rescue’s largest fundraising event, which includes a silent auction, live music, and food and drinks. Support your local pups and their ability to find the perfect home. More info: washingtonpavilion.org.
ANNUAL SCHMECKFEST
March 29-30. Various locations, Freeman. All day. This annual celebration of heritage brings together family, food, tradition, and entertainment. Spanning over two weekends, this German festival is one you won’t want to miss. More info: schmeckfest.com.
2019 HOME SHOW
March 29-31. Rushmore Plaza Civic Center, Rapid City. Times vary. With Spring right around the corner, this is the perfect time to learn about all things home. Brought to you by the Black Hills Home Builders Association, there will be over 500 booths ranging from décor to foundation. More info: gotmine.com.
SIOUX RIVER ROAST OFF & LATTE ART THROWDOWN
March 22. Hilton Garden Inn Sioux Falls Downtown, Sioux Falls. 10 a.m. As if we needed another excuse to drink coffee, this event will consist of local roasters, late artists, and others competing for Roast Off Champion, all while raising money for The Community Outreach. More info: visitsiouxfalls.com.
RUMBLE IN THE JUNGLE
March 30-31. Swiftel Center, Brookings. Whether you dabble in Jazz, perform in Pom, or boogie down with Hip-Hop, this two day competition has it all. Studios, clubs, schools, and even individuals will have the chance to win awards in multiple divisions. More info: swiftelcenter.com.
ENTERTAINMENT
National Players Shakespeare Truck Stage Performance
March 26th
The Matthews Opera House & Arts Center, Spearfish
7 p.m.
Cultural Expo 2019
March 28th – March 30th
Surbeck Center Ballroom, Rapid City
Times vary.
2nd Annual Women’s Business Conference
March 29th
Best Western Ramkota Hotel, Aberdeen
9 a.m.
Ties & Tiaras
March 30th
Sioux Falls Convention Center, Sioux Falls
3:30 p.m.
SPORTS
Sioux Falls Stampede vs Fargo Force
March 29th
Denny Sanford Premier Center, Sioux Falls
7:05 p.m.
Brookings Blizzard vs Bismarck Bobcats
March 29th – March 30th
Larson Ice Center, Brookings
7:05 p.m.
Aberdeen Wings vs Austin Bruins
March 29th – March 30th
Odde Ice Center, Aberdeen
7:15 p.m.
Sioux Falls Stampede vs Cedar Rapids Roughriders
March 30th
Denny Sanford Premier Center, Sioux Falls
7:05 p.m.
GET INVOLVED
1 Million Cups
March 27th
Children’s Museum of South Dakota, Brookings
9 a.m.
Relay for Life of Brookings / SDSU
March 29th
South Dakota State University, Brookings
5 p.m.
8th Annual JY6 Nurses’ Dinner
March 30th
Holiday Inn Sioux Falls-City Centre, Sioux Falls
5:30 p.m.
MUSIC
Mewithoutyou
March 28th
Icon Lounge + Events, Sioux Falls
7 p.m.
“Postcards From Down Under”
March 28th
Washington Pavilion of Arts and Science, Sioux Falls
7:30 p.m.
Phresh – A Tribute to Phish
March 29th
Bigs Bar, Sioux Falls
8 p.m.
Jim Jones from The Dipset
March 29th
Icon Lounge + Events, Sioux Falls
8 p.m.
Dwight Yoakam
March 30th
Washington Pavilion of Arts and Science, Sioux Falls
8 p.m.
40oz to Freedom – Tribute to Sublime
March 30th
Bigs Bar, Sioux Falls
8 p.m.
