Due to the possibility of cancellations, please check events’ websites/postings before attending.
1.) Innoskate
July 7-9 | Levitt Shell | Sioux Falls | Times Vary
Grab your skateboard and roll to the Levitt Shell for the first ever Innoskate in Sioux Falls—a free festival full of music, invention, collaboration, and skateboarding. On Phillips Avenue, Sioux Falls Skatepark Association is arranging a pop-up skatepark for all skill levels. Check out engaging, hands-on activities based in areas of art, science, and more.
MORE INFO: LEVITTSIOUXFALLS.ORG.
2.) Laura Ingalls Wilder Pageant
July 8-10, 15-17, 22-24 | De Smet | 8 p.m.
On the Prairie Stage, experience the story of the Ingalls family from 1879-1885. On the Prairie: Laura’s Legacy takes place overlooking the simple cottonwood trees.
MORE INFO: DESMETPAGEANT.ORG.
3.) Brookings Summer Arts Festival
July 9-10 | Pioneer Park | Brookings | Times Vary
Browse arts, crafts, and more from 200 artists. There are booths with everything from food to skincare to antiques. And the kiddos can have fun with educational and fun activities, too. To top it all off, catch some entertainers at the bandshell.
MORE INFO: BSAF.COM.
4.) Danish Days
July 13-17 | Viborg | Times Vary
Across the town, check out all kinds of fun events like Thursday’s Cruise Night, Friday’s Kids Fun Day and Food & Beer Tent, and Saturday’s Craft & Vendor Fair, dunk tank, Taste of Denmark, and Street Dance.
MORE INFO: DANISHDAYS.ORG.
5.) Gold Discovery Days
July 15-17 | Custer | All Day
Lieutenant Colonel George Custer discovered gold with his calvary in 1874. Celebrate Gold Discovery Days with a carnival, an arts fair, a volleyball tournament, a 5K fun run, cornhole, a hot air balloon launch from Black Hills Balloons, and a parade.
MORE INFO: CUSTERSD.COM.
6.) Days of ’76
July 24-30 | Days of ’76 Events Complex | Deadwood | Times Vary
Spend the last week of July cheering on the excitement of the 100th Annual Days of ‘76. Friday and Saturday promise parades. Wednesday through Saturday, expect a slew of PRCA Rodeo events. Don’t forget to dress for Tough Enough to Wear Pink on Friday night.
*All photos for 6 Things are submitted by the event or its promoter unless otherwise noted.
