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.
DAYS OF '76
July 23- 27. Historic Downtown, Deadwood. All day. This year marks the 97th annual Days of ’76. Join us in Deadwood for five-fun filled days of rodeos, parades, and delicious food from local vendors. More info: daysof76.com
SIPPIN' SAFARI
July 26. Bramble Park Zoo, Watertown. 6 p.m. Swing down to Bramble Park Zoo for an evening of food, drinks, entertainment, and animals. The best part? Proceeds from the event benefit the Lake Area Zoological Society. This event is 21+. More info: brambleparkzoo.com.
2019 SD CHISLIC FESTIVAL
July 27. Various Locations, Freeman. 9 a.m. Head to Freeman for a day full of delicious food. This food festival also features a mutton run, a basketball tournament, laser tag, and live music from bands like Mogen’s Heroes and Kings of Oblivion. More info: sdchislicfestival.com
HONEY DAYS
July 26- 28. Various locations, Bruce. All day. Buzz into Bruce for the 28th annual Honey Days. Featuring a bean bag tournament, a parade, a car show, great music, a variety show, a street dance, a volleyball tournament and delicious burgers to eat, Honey Days is a weekend for the entire family to enjoy. More info: facebook.com
PREGNANCY & INFANT LOSS WALK/ FUN RUN
July 27. Cherry Rock Park. 8:30 a.m. Enjoy a 5k walk or run, food trucks, ice cream, inflatables and ice cream. Plus, this event supports the Oaklyn Foundation, an organization which provides support to families suffering the loss of an infant. More info: oaklynfoundation.com.
ENTERTAINMENT
Beer & Bard
July 26
Full Circle Book Co-op, Sioux Falls
5:30 p.m.
J & L Bike Night
July 26
J&L Harley Davidson, Sioux Falls
6 p.m.
Nyberg’s Ace Hot Classics Night
July 27
Nyberg’s Ace Downtown, Sioux Falls
5 p.m.
Falls Art Market
July 27
BronzeAge Art Casting, LLC, Sioux Falls
8:30 a.m.
SPORTS
Sioux Falls Canaries vs Lincoln Saltdogs
July 27- 29
Sioux Falls Stadium, Sioux Falls
Times vary.
4th Annual 605 Summer Race Series
July 28
Pasley Park, Sioux Falls
8 a.m.
Run for Beer
July 28
Hay Camp Brewing Co., Rapid City
11 a.m.
Pierre Trappers vs Fremont Moo
July 28- 29
Hyde Stadium, Pierre
7:05 p.m.
GET INVOLVED
Swing Fore Seniors
July 25
Prairie Green Golf Course, Sioux Falls
11 a.m.
2019 ADA Picnic
July 26
Main Street Square, Rapid City
11 a.m.
Summer Closet Sale
July 26
Dress for Success, Sioux Falls
10 a.m.
Pregnancy & Infant Loss Walk/ Fun Run
July 27
Cherry Rock Park, Sioux Falls
8:30 a.m.
MUSIC
Lydia Can’t Breathe/ A Light Divided
July 22
Bigs Bar, Sioux Falls
8 p.m.
Twins of Evil: Rob Zombie & Marilyn Manson
July 23
Denny Sanford Premier Center, Sioux Falls
7 p.m.
The Bellamy Brothers
July 26
Deadwood Mountain Grand, Deadwood
8 p.m.
Legally Blonde the Musical
July 26- 27
Washington Pavilion of Arts and Science, Sioux Falls
Times vary.
Mamma Mia
July 26- 31
Black Hills Playhouse, Custer
Times vary.
Miner Music Festival
July 27
Miner Brewing Company, Hill City
4 p.m.
Band of Horses
July 27
The District, Sioux Falls
6:30 p.m.
Silent Dubz
July 27
Icon Lounge + Events, Sioux Falls
8 p.m.
Folk Off & Rib Challenge
July 27
Strawbale Winery, Renner
11 a.m.
Brulé
July 27
Levitt at the Falls, Sioux Falls
7 p.m.
Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band
July 28
6th Meridian Hop Farm, Yankton
5 p.m.
