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.
HOT HARLEY NIGHTS
July 11- 13. W.H. Lyon Fairgrounds, Sioux Falls. Times vary. 2019 marks the 24th Annual Hot Harley Nights. This fun-filled event features a motorcycle parade, a casino run, live music from bands like Night Ranger and The Ron Keel Band, a motorcycle raffle, a bike show, and more. Plus, the money raised goes toward Make-A-Wish South Dakota. More info: jl-harley.com.
BROOKINGS SUMMER ARTS FESTIVAL
July 13- 14. Pioneer Park, Brookings. 10 a.m. Head to the 48th Annual Brookings Summer Arts Festival for a day full of art and food. View art from over 200 artists, eat at one of 38 ethnic and gourmet food booths, and sing along to live music from bands like Good Morning Bedlam and The Pistol Whippin Party Penguins. More info: bsaf.com.
BLACK HILLS PRIDE IN THE PARK
July 13. Memorial Park, Rapid City. 10 a.m. Extend pride month into July with Rapid City’s Pride in the Park. Have fun and celebrate love with music, drag performances, and vendors. More info: facebook.com.
CRUISER CAR SHOW AND STREET FAIR
July 13. Main Street Square, Rapid City. 4 p.m. Head to Main Street Square for a day full of fun, food and classic cars. Vote for your favorite custom creation in the auto showcase, watch the Rapid City Police Department K9 demonstration, enjoy food from a food truck or restaurant downtown, and finish the day with live music from Hot City Soul. More info: mainstreetsquarerc.com
WALL CELEBRATION
July 11- 13. Various locations, Wall. Times vary. How many miles to the Wall Celebration? This year’s 112th anniversary celebration will feature a rodeo, a parade, live music from Judd Hoos, and more! More info: facebook.com.
ENTERTAINMENT
Movies in the Park
July 9
Lions Park, Spearfish
8:35 p.m.
Deadwood 3 Wheeler Rally
July 9- July 14
Historic Downtown, Deadwood
All day.
Farmers Market Salad and Dessert
July 10
Plum’s Cooking Company, Sioux Falls
6 p.m.
Midwest Maidens Roller Derby
July 14
Swiftel Center, Brookings
6 p.m.
SPORTS
Sioux Falls Canaries vs Texas Air Hogs
July 8- July 11
Sioux Falls Stadium, Sioux Falls
7:05 p.m.Â
Pumpfest
July 12- July 14
The Custer Beacon, Custer.
4 p.m.
Spearfish Yoga Festival
July 13
Jorgensen Park, Spearfish
9 a.m.
35th Annual Hy-Vee Mini-Triathlon on Lake Kampeska
July 13
Stokes-Thomas City Park and Campground, Watertown
8 a.m.
GET INVOLVED
The Center’s 12th Annual Wine and Dine Fundraiser
July 12
The Center, Yankton
5:30 p.m.
John W. Usera Memorial Tournament
July 12- July 14
Dakota Fields Sports Complex, Rapid City
Times vary.
33rd Annual Spearfish Canyon Half Marathon
July 13
Spearfish City Park, Spearfish
7 a.m.
Dueling Duo SD Discovery Center Fundraiser
July 13
Drifters Bar & Grille, Fort Pierre.
8:30 p.m.
MUSIC
Norweigan Music Concert by Tidløs
July 9
Our Saviors Lutheran Church, Sioux Falls
7 p.m.
Haybaby- The Velcro Ultrasound
July 9
Total Drag Records, Sioux Falls
7 p.m.
Froth with Versing
July 10
Total Drag Records, Sioux Falls
7 p.m.
Thursdays on the Platz
July 11
Ratingen Platz, Vermillion
5:30 p.m.
Downtown at Sundown
July 11
Downtown, Brookings
5 p.m.
4th Annual Wiley’s Block Party
July 12
Wiley’s Tavern, Sioux Falls
6:30 p.m.
Chamber Music Festival of the Black Hills
July 12
Performing Arts Center of Rapid City, Rapid City
7 p.m.
Downtown Friday Nights
July 12
Downtown, Spearfish
6 p.m.
Jazz Diversity Project
July 14
Levitt at the Falls, Sioux Falls
5 p.m.
Portugal. The Man
July 14
The District, Sioux Falls
6:30 p.m.
