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.
SANFORD INTERNATIONAL
September 16-22. Minnehaha Country Club, Sioux Falls. All day. Join 18-time PGA Champion Jack Nicklaus and two-time winner Dave Stockton at the Sanford International. This tournament highlights golf stars who have made a difference within their local and international communities. this event will benefit Sanford Health Foundation, a charity that focuses on delivering hope and health to the upper Midwest. More info: sanfordinternational.com.
BIG BAND CABARET
September 19-20. Icon Lounge + Events, Sioux Falls. 8 p.m. Head to Icon Lounge + Events in Sioux Falls to relive the best of the best from the Jazz age and on. The Good Night Theatre Collective will bring big band stars back to life with their 2019-2020 season debut. More info: goodnighttheatre.com.
SPECIAL OLYMPICS FALL CLASSIC
September 20-22. Star of the West Complex, Rapid City. Times vary. Headed back to the west side of the state is the Special Olympics Fall Classic, which will feature competitions in Bocce Ball, Slow-Pitch, and Tee Ball. Come on our to support the dedication and teamwork from some of our favorite athletes. More info: sosd.org.
SMITHSONIAN MUSEUM DAY
September 21. Days of ’76 Museum, Deadwood. All day. Partnering with the Smithsonian Museum, as well as tons of museums nationwide, the Days of ’75 Museum will be open free of charge. Tickets are available for download and will be good for two people’s admission into the museum. Happy History! More info: deadwoodhistory.com.
PARKER'S BISTRO 10TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
September 21-22. Parker’s Bistro, Sioux Falls. Times vary. Stop downtown to celebrate Parker’s Bistro’s 10th Anniversary. Complete with live music, great food, and creative cocktails, this celebration will be all about community, dedication, and an all-around bomb restaurant. More info: parkersbistro.net.
ENTERTAINMENT
The Looney Lutherans
September 19th – September 20th
Watertown Event Center, Watertown
7:30 p.m.
Autumn Classic
September 20th – September 21st
Casino Speedway, Watertown
6:30 p.m.
Harvest Iron Pour 2019
September 21st
BronzeAge Art Casting LLC, Sioux Falls
7:30 p.m.
Fall Into Love Bridal Fair
September 22nd
Ramkota Hotel, Watertown
Noon.
SPORTS
Aberdeen Wings vs Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Knights
September 19th
Schwan Super Rink, Aberdeen
11 a.m.
American Quarter Horse Region 2 Championship Show
September 19th – September 22nd
Central State Fairgrounds, Rapid City
Times vary.
Sioux Falls Stampede vs Fargo Force
September 20th
Scheels IcePlex, Sioux Falls
7 p.m.
Mount Rushmore Half Marathon
September 21st
Ghost Canyon Dude Ranch, Keystone
6:30 a.m.
GET INVOLVED
1 Million Cups
September 18th
Children’s Museum of South Dakota, Brookings
9 a.m.
Park(ing) Day
September 20th
Downtown, Sioux Falls
All day.
Spurs Barn Dance & Benefit Auction
September 21st
SPURS, Aberdeen
5 p.m.
The Fur Bowl
September 21st
Sioux Falls Area Humane Society, Sioux Falls
9 a.m.
MUSIC
Pinegrove
September 16th
Icon Lounge + Events, Sioux Falls
7 p.m.
Randy McCallister
September 21st
Ultimate Party Barn, Rapid City
Times vary.
Nivrana (Tribute to Nirvana)
September 21st
Bigs Bar, Sioux Falls
8 p.m.
Disney’s Beauty and the Beast
September 21st – September 22nd
Black Hills Community Theatre, Rapid City
Times vary.
