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.
WHEEL JAM 2019
May 30-31. South Dakota State Fairgrounds, Huron. Times vary. Cars. Motorcycles. Trucks. Wheel Jam 2019 has them all, and more. These two days will be a motor-head’s dream with a Dynamic Engine Break Competition and Pick-Up Party, not to mention live music from Eclipse and Flashback. More info: wheeljam.com.
2019 MISS SOUTH DAKOTA
May 30 – June 1. SDSU Performing Arts Center, Brookings.Times vary. Service, scholarship, success, and style are the four points of the Miss South Dakota mission. Acting as the preliminary competition to Miss America, this event focuses on empowering young women while instilling pride in South Dakota. More info: misssd.org.
PORKPALOOZA
June 1. 8th & Railroad, Sioux Falls. 11 a.m. Two days of all things pork, ranging from a Rib Cook-Off to a regional BBQ sauce tasting, await downtown Sioux Falls. Sip on local beer while listening to music from Dustin Evans and the Good Times Band and Judd Hoos, all while raising money for Feeding South Dakota. Don’t forget to get there while the pit masters are cooking and the pork is sizzling. More info: facebook.com.
YANKTON RIBFEST
June 1. Historic Downtown, Yankton. 11 a.m. Kick off summer in downtown Yankton with the 12th Annual Yankton Ribfest. Besides the Amateur Rib Contest and rockin’ kids area, this event will showcase over nine local food vendors, including Rolling Waiters and Broken Trellis, not to mention live music from bands like Kings of Oblivion and Black Water Band. More info: yanktonribfest.com.
DAIRY FEST
June 1. Swiftel Center, Brookings. 10 a.m. We can’t think of a better way to start off Dairy Month than with a festival devoted solely to cheese, milk, ice cream, and more. Moooove on to the dairy farm tour and keep things exciting with bounce houses and the Moo Cow Barn Dance. More info: swiftelcenter.com.
ENTERTAINMENT
Detroit
May 31st
Performing Arts Center of Rapid City, Rapid City
7:30 p.m.
Stockman’s Days Beer Fest
June 1st
Hay Camp Brewing Company, Rapid City
3 p.m.
Red Cloud Indian School Art Show Opening
June 1st
The Heritage Center, Pine Ridge
Noon.
Annual Rhubarb Day
June 2nd
W.H. Over Museum, Vermillion
2 p.m.
SPORTS
Sioux Falls Canaries vs Winnipeg Goldeyes
May 31st
Sioux Falls Stadium, Sioux Falls
7:05 p.m.
2nd Annual Run with the Govs
June 1st
State Capitol Building, Pierre
8:30 a.m.
26th Annual Casey Tibbs Match of Champions Bronc Ride
June 1st
Stanley County Fairgrounds, Fort Pierre
7 p.m.
Mickelson Trail Marathon
June 2nd
The Deadwood Mickelson Trail, Deadwood
8 a.m.
GET INVOLVED
1 Million Cups
May 29th
Children’s Museum of South Dakota, Brookings
9 a.m.
The Ruff Rider Poker Run
June 1st
Various locations, Brookings
11 a.m.
3rd Annual Karen’s Hope Memorial Ride
June 1st
Mojo’s Pizza & Spirits, Yankton
11 a.m.
Running For Our Lives
June 2nd
Deadwood Trailhead, Deadwood
8 a.m.
MUSIC
Murder Junkies 20th Year Anniversary Tour
May 28th
The District, Sioux Falls
8 p.m.
Ages & Ages
May 28th
Total Drag Records, Sioux Falls
7 p.m.
Punk Rock For Pride
June 1st
Black Hills Vinyl, Rapid City
6:30 p.m.
Lord Dying & Year of the Cobra
June 1st
Bigs Bar, Sioux Falls
8 p.m.
Sangria Sundays
June 2nd
Strawbale Winery, Renner
1 p.m.
