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.
BOURBON AND BISON EVENT
October 18. Great Outdoor Store, Sioux Falls. 5 p.m. Mountain Khakis and JJ’s Wine, Spirits & Cigars are coming together for a night full of bourbon tasting and bison appetizers. If that wasn’t enough to get you downtown, register to win a variety of prizes! More info: facebook.com.
HAUNTED FARM
October 19-21. Haunted Farm, Worthing. Times vary. Open for a limited time only, this is the perfect place to go for a good scare. With venues like the Loft of Lunatics, Haunted Woods, and Dark Trail, there is something spooky for everyone. If horror isn’t your thing, take your turn at a hayride or visiting the baby animals. More info: facebook.com.
RAPID CITY KENNEL DOG SHOW
October 19-22. Rushmore Plaza Civic Center, Rapid City. Times vary. Open to the public, this all-breed dog show is one of the only of its kind across the state. Take a chance on your own pup’s skills or relax as a spectator while you watch old dogs with new tricks. More info: rapidcitykennelclub.org.
SOUTH DAKOTA STATE & NATIONAL HAND CORN PICKING CONTEST
October 20-21. Jim and Deb Redder Farm, Flandreau. 9 a.m. As a way to celebrate the history of farming, this annual event hosts corn pickers from near and far to compete at the national level. If you think you can harvest and husk more corn by hand than your average joe, this contest is for you. More info: facebook.com.
HALLOW-QUEEN DRAG BRUNCH
October 21. Icon Lounge + Events, Sioux Falls. 11:30 a.m. They wined and dined us in June and they are back to do it again. The Queens are inviting everyone for a brunch from M.B. Haskett to celebrate #SufuPride, the community, and Halloween. More info: facebook.com.
MORE EVENTS
ENTERTAINMENT
“The Rider”
October 16
The Matthews Opera House & Arts Center, Spearfish
6:30 p.m.
Finding Neverland
October 16-18
Washington Pavilion of Arts & Science, Sioux Falls
Times vary.
Rob Schneider
October 18
Orpheum Theater Center, Sioux Falls
7 p.m.
Jeff Foxworthy
October 20
Deadwood Mountain Grand, Deadwood
8 p.m.
SPORTS
Sioux Falls Stampede vs Waterloo Black Hawks
October 19
Denny Sanford Premier Center, Sioux Falls
7:05 p.m.
Brookings Blizzard vs MN Wilderness
October 19-20
Larson Ice Center, Brookings
7:05 p.m.
Sioux Falls Stampede vs Madison Capitals
October 20
Denny Sanford Premier Center, Sioux Falls
7:05 p.m.
Elmwood Forest Cyclocross 2018
October 21
Elmwood Park, Sioux Falls
12 p.m.
GET INVOLVED
1 Million Cups
October 17
Children’s Museum of South Dakota, Brookings
9 a.m.
1 Million Cups
October 17
Orpheum Theater Center, Sioux Falls
9 a.m.
Benefit Screening “Lost and Found”
October 18
Remedy Brewing Company, Sioux Falls
4:30 p.m.
Walk for Freedom – Rapid City 2018
October 20
Main Street Square, Rapid City
9 a.m.
MUSIC
Marine Band National Concert Tour
October 15
T.F. Riggs High School, Pierre
7:30 p.m.
7th Avenue
October 16
Rushmore Plaza Civic Center, Rapid City
7:30 p.m.
Marine Band National Concert Tour
October 16
Washington Pavilion of Arts and Science, Sioux Falls
7:30 p.m.
Luke Combs
October 18
Sanford Pentagon, Sioux Falls
7:30 p.m.
Beausoleil Avec Michael Doucet
October 19
Orpheum Theater Center, Sioux Falls
8 p.m.
The Garage Concert Series: Jackopierce
October 19
The Garage, Rapid City
7 p.m.
The Glory Holes
October 19
Icon Loung + Events, Sioux Falls
7 p.m.
Do or Die Live
October 19
Bigs Bar, Sioux Falls
9 p.m.
Sophia Beatty
October 19
Tinder Box, Rapid City
9 p.m.
Advance Base
October 20
Total Drag Records, Sioux Falls
7 p.m.
Augusta University Presents: The Viking Days “Command Performance”
October 20
Washington Pavilion of Arts and Science, Sioux Falls
8 p.m.
