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.
THE JAYCEES FEARGROUNDS
October 11-12. W.H. Lyon Fairgrounds, Sioux Falls. 7 p.m. Celebrate the Jaycee’s rebrand by grabbing your friends and getting scared silly. Held at the W.H. Lyon Fairgrounds, this 6,000-square-foot haunted house is home to Grave Digger, Chuckles the Clown, and many more friends waiting to “greet” you. More info: jayceesfeargrounds.com.
HE SAPA WACIPI (BLACK HILLS POWWOW)
October 11-13. Rushmore Plaza Civic Center, Rapid City. All day. Known as one of the premier American Indian cultural events in the country, He Sapa Wacipi is three days full of Native American art, competitions, music, and much more. Before attending, check out the best way to appreciate the culture and its traditions. More info: blackhillspowwow.com.
HAUNTED FARM
October 11-13. 47449 275th St., Worthing. 7 p.m. Head to the Haunted Farm to visit one of the area’s scariest haunted houses. Aside from the frightful Loft of Lunatics and Haunted Woods, you can also check out the baby animals, hayrides, and much more. Not sure about the fear factor? Take a walk down the Dark Trail and enjoy the beauty of South Dakota autumns. More info: hauntedfarmsd.weebly.com.
THE FUTURE OF FASHION
October 12. Club David, Sioux Falls. 6 p.m. Join MODstash Vintage and Terra Shepherd Boutique & Apothecary for a night full of fashion, sustainability, and community. Did we mention all of the fun and entertainment you could want? Did we also mention proceeds will go to Friends fo the Big Sioux River? More info: facebook.com.
HARVEST FESTIVAL
October 12. Strawbale Winery, Renner. 11 a.m. Live music, local vendors, and pumpkin painting will fill the grounds of Strawbale Winery for their festive version of customer appreciation. Stop out for some wine, to relax, or to enjoy the outdoors while you still can. More info: strawbalewinery.com.
ENTERTAINMENT
The How and The Why
October 10th – October 12th
Full Circle Book Co-op, Sioux Falls
7:30 p.m.
Sertoma Beerfest 2019
October 11th
Ramkota Exhibit Hall, Sioux Falls
6:30 p.m.
Dakota Pieces 2019 Quilt Show
October 12th
Sioux Falls Convention Center, Sioux Falls
9 a.m.
All Things Pumpkin
October 12th
Mary Jo Wegner Arboretum, Sioux Falls
2 p.m.
SPORTS
Pink Ladies State Dart Tournament
October 11th – October 13th
Swiftel Center, Brookings
Times vary.
Black Hills State University Yellow Jackets vs South Dakota School of Mines & Technology Miners
October 12th
Lyle Hare Stadium, Spearfish
6 p.m.
GET INVOLVED
1 Million Cups
October 9th
Children’s Museum of South Dakota
9 a.m.
Raw Couture 2019
October 11
Performing Arts Center of Rapid City, Rapid City
6 p.m.
Fight the Flu 5k and Fun Run
October 12th
Sertoma Park, Sioux Falls
9 a.m.
Wigglebutt Pub Crawl
October 12th
Downtown, Sioux Falls
1 p.m.
MUSIC
The Mavericks
October 8th
Orpheum Theatre Center, Sioux Falls
8 p.m.
Jason Deshaw: Serenity in the Storm
October 8th
Northern State University, Aberdeen
6:30 p.m.
Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band
October 10th
6th Meridian Hops Farm, Yankton
7 p.m.
Plain White T’s
October 10th
Sanford Coyote Sports Center, Vermillion
7 p.m.
Wild West Songwriters Festival
October 10th – October 12th
Various locations, Deadwood
Times vary.
Jas Quintet
October 11th
Matthews Opera House & Arts Center, Spearfish
7:30 p.m.
The Highwaymen Live
October 11th
Orpheum Theater Center, Sioux Falls
7 p.m.
Remedy Drive
October 11th
LifeLight, Sioux Falls
7 p.m.
The Descendents
October 11th
The District, Sioux Falls
8 p.m.
Chris Tomlin
October 11th
Denny Sanford Premier Center, Sioux Falls
7 p.m.
Burlap Wolf King
October 12th
Miner Brewing Company, Hill City
8:30 p.m.
Miranda Lambert
October 12th
Denny Sanford Premier Center, Sioux Falls
7 p.m.
A Night with Janis Joplin
October 13th
Orpheum Theater Center, Sioux Falls
7:30 p.m.
Michale Graves (Ex-Misfits)
October 13th
Bigs Bar, Sioux Falls
7 p.m.
