Fort Pierre Trader Days & Backyard BBQ Competition

Head to Fort Pierre the second weekend of August for the annual Fort Pierre Trader Days & Turkey Races plus Backyard BBQ Competition. Enjoy a carnival, music, children's activities, BBQ competition (Friday & Saturday), an arts and crafts show, turkey races, and more. Most events are at Fischers Lilly Park and downtown Fort Pierre. Activities start Friday afternoon and run through midnight on Saturday..