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.
FALL BOUTIQUE CRAWL!
September 12. Downtown, Sioux Falls. 4 p.m. Downtown Sioux Falls is ready for you to shop until you drop for the latest fall fashions. Boutiques like Mint + Basil, Sticks and Steel, and Terra Shepherd Boutique & Apothecary will be part of this boutique crawl, not to mention all stores will be contributing to an incredible prize. More info: dtsf.com.
DEADWOOD JAM
September 12-14. Historic Downtown, Deadwood. All day. Come check out the 29th annual Deadwood Jam at its new location on Deadwood’s Main Street. The festival this year will be free of charge and will kick off with the annual Art and Jam fundraiser at Jacob’s Gallery. As always, the lineup is packed with an eclectic selection of music. See musical performances from Frogleg, The Yawpers, Big Sam’s Funky Nation, and Leftover Salmon. More info: deadwood.com.
SIOUX FALLS PREMIER RODEO
September 13-14. Denny Sanford Premier Center, Sioux Falls. 7:30 p.m. Bull Riding, Bareback Riding, and so much more will be part of this two-day event put on by the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association. This trademark fall event brings all barrel racing cowboys and girls to Sioux Falls to celebrate the rodeo world. More info: dennysanfordpremiercenter.com.
FERNSONFEST 2019
September 14. Fernson Brewing Company, Sioux Falls. 1 p.m. Stop by for the fourth annual FernsonFest. Listen to tunes from bands like Twinsmith and Humbletown while enjoying fresh, local food, and South Dakota beer. Lion’s Paw, Shy Giant, and Plains Beer are just a few of the classics that will be available for your tasrting pleasure. More info: fernson.com.
HILLTOBERFEST
September 14. Firehouse SmokeJumper Station, Hill City. Noon. Oktoberfest and hill folk fest come together for great music, great beer, and even better company. Music by bands like Good Old Slice and the Larry Olson Band will accompany events like Lebkuchen Cookie Decorating and the Best Dressed Competition. More info: firehousebrewing.com.
ENTERTAINMENT
Hands-On Tamales and Guacamole Class
September 11th
Plum’s Cooking Company, Sioux Falls
6 p.m.
S.D. Nelson and Paul Goble Exhibit Reception
September 12th
South Dakota Art Museum, Brookings
5 p.m.
Beer for Breakfast
September 13th – September 15th
Olde Towne Dinner Theatre, Worthing
Times vary.
Wine Express
September 14th
1880 Train, Hill City
1:30 p.m. + 5:30 p.m.
SPORTS
IFAA WORLD BOWHUNTER CHAMPIONSHIPS
September 9th-14th
NFAA Easton Yankton Archery Complex, Yankton
Times vary.
Spearfish Slammer Pickleball Tournament
September 14th
Spearfish High School, Spearfish
10 a.m.
Midwest Maidens Roller Derby
September 14th
Swiftel Center, Brookings
5 p.m.
2nd Annual Spearfish Scramble Climbing Competition
September 14th
Various locations, Spearfish
7 a.m.
GET INVOLVED
1 Million Cups
September 11th
Children’s Museum of South Dakota, Brookings
9 a.m.
9/11 Commemoration Event
September 11th
Main Street Square, Rapid City
11 a.m.
Light The Night
September 12th
Falls Park, Sioux Falls
5:30 p.m.
Walk To End Alzheimer’s
September 14th
Cherapa Place, Sioux Falls
8 a.m.
MUSIC
Titus Andronicus – Control Top
September 10th
Total Drag Records, Sioux Falls
7 p.m.
Big Business
September 11th
Total Drag Records, Sioux Falls
7 p.m.
Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band
September 12th
Rushmore Plaza Civic Center, Rapid City
7:30 p.m.
Tonic Sol-Fa
September 12th
Marian Auditorium, Yankton
7 p.m.
Aaron Watson
September 12th
The District, Sioux Falls
7 p.m.
Lewis Black
September 13th
Rushmore Plaza Civic Center, Rapid City
8 p.m.
Four Winds IV Art + Music Fest Ft. STRFKR
September 13th
Icon Lounge + Events, Sioux Falls
6:30 p.m.
Phresh: A Tribute to Phish
September 13th
Bigs Bar, Sioux Falls
9 p.m.
Darci Lynne & Friends: Fresh out of the Box
September 13th
Washington Pavilion of Arts and Science, Sioux Falls
7 p.m.
RCCA Presents Annie Moses Band
September 14th
Rushmore Plaza Civic Center, Rapid City
7 p.m.
Few Miles South
September 14th
Miner Brewing Company, Hill City
8:30 p.m.
