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.
79TH STURIGS MOTORCYCLE RALLY
August 2-11. Sturgis. All day. Come attend the 79th Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. Explore the best of Sturgis with 10 days and nights of riding, food, and music from artists like Keith Urban, Styx, Snoop Dogg, and many more. Be there for the opening ceremony as stuntman Cole Freeman attempts to jump over Sturgis’ Legendary Main Street. More info: sturgismotorcyclerally.com.
CUSTER COUNTY FAIR
August 8-11. Hermosa. Times vary. It’s fair season and that means rodeos, BBQ competitions, carnivals, and more. The Custer County Fair is bringing all of this and more to Hermosa, including music and dancing with Phatt Daddy both Friday and Saturday. More info: custercountyfair.com.
COMMUNITY FIELD TO TABLE DINNER-FLORAL RUNWAY SHOW
August 9. The Green Palace Wedding and Event Barn, Pukwana. 6 p.m. Calling all floral enthusiasts. The Green Palace Wedding and Event Barn will host a floral retreat to showcase florists with a runway show, local chef creations, and music and dancing. More info: facebook.com.
2019 CO-OP BLOCK PARTY
August 10. The Co-op, Sioux Falls. 2 p.m. Head to the Co-op in Sioux Falls to celebrate good food and even better company. Food options will include Beyond Brats, Breaks Coffee, and many more, not to mention appearances by local craft makers and a special guest DJ. More info: coopnaturalfoods.com.
4TH ANNUAL PEDAL FARR
August 10. Remedy Brewing Company, Sioux Falls. 11:30 a.m. Just when you thought our bike trails couldn’t get any better, the Falls Area River Ride is adding eight bars and breweries to the mix. Pedal along this Saturday to help raise money for local families battling cancer. More info: dtsf.com.
ENTERTAINMENT
Backyard BBQ Food Truck & Music by Kyle Knutson
August 7
South Dakota Agricultural Heritage Museum, Brookings
11 a.m.
Passport to Rome
August 8
Plum’s Cooking Company, Sioux Falls
6 p.m.
Old West Shootout
August 8
1880 Train, Hill City
3:45 p.m.
[Love]2 Bridal Fair
August 11
Main Street Square, Rapid City
10 a.m.
SPORTS
Pierre Trappers vs Badlands Big Sticks
August 5
Hyde Stadium, Pierre
6:05 p.m.Â
Black Hills Half Mile Race – American Flat Track
August 6
Black Hills Speedway, Rapid City
6 p.m.
GET INVOLVED
The Buffalo Chip’s Rusty Wallace Charity Ride
August 7
Main Street Square, Rapid City
10 a.m.
1 Million Cups
August 7
Children’s Museum of South Dakota, Brookings
9 a.m.
Artisans for Animals
August 10
Lewis Drug, Sioux Falls
10 a.m.
Evening for the Kids
August 11
Sioux Falls Convention Center, Sioux Falls
5 p.m.
MUSIC
Lanco
August 5
W.H. Lyon Fairgrounds, Sioux Falls
8 p.m.
An Acoustic Evening with Jason Isbell
August 6
Washington Pavilion of Arts and Science, Sioux Falls
8 p.m.
Granger Smith
August 6
W.H. Lyon Fairgrounds, Sioux Falls
8 p.m.
Nitty Gritty Dirt Band
August 7
W.H. Lyon Fairgrounds, Sioux Falls
8 p.m.
Oh, Sleeper
August 7
Icon Lounge + Events, Sioux Falls
6:30 p.m.
Downtown at Sundown
August 8
Downtown, Brookings
5 p.m.
Rapid City Summer Nights
August 8
Downtown, Rapid City
6 p.m.
Blackhawk w/ Restless Heart and Shenandoah
August 8
W.H. Lyon Fairgrounds, Sioux Falls
8 p.m.
Downtown Friday Nights
August 9
Downtown, Spearfish
5:30 p.m.
Farewell Angelina
August 9
Levitt Shell Sioux Falls, Sioux Falls
7 p.m.
Summer Vibes feat. Polo G
August 9
The District, Sioux Falls
7:30 p.m.
Wood Chickens – Lowridingmoths – McVay
August 10
Total Drag Records, Sioux Falls
7 p.m.
Drummer Bash
August 11
Allen Mitchell Field, Watertown
1:30 p.m.
