The annual Kadoka Buffalo Stampede Rodeo is held each year in late June. On Friday and Saturday nights, there is a PRCA/WPRA rodeo featuring bareback riding, calf roping, steer wrestling, ladies breakaway roping, team roping, saddle bronc riding, barrel racing and bull riding. The Buffalo Stampede Ranch Rodeo takes place at 7 p.m. Thursday night. Friday morning, there is steer tripping at 10 a.m.. Saturday morning there is timed event slack at 10 a.m., and, Saturday night, a dance is held downtown under the tent. Event admission is $20 at the gate. There is no admission for kids 12 and under. Held at the Buffalo Stampede Arena on the east side of Kadoka. See our Facebook page for the latest information. Tickets may be purchased online.
The KELOLAND Living Arts & Crafts Show will take place at the Ramkota Exhibit Hall & Annex in Sioux Falls, October 17-18, 2025. Hours are 12-7:30 p.m. on Friday and 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. on Saturday. Admission is $5 for adults and kids 12 and younger get in free.
Leading Ladies & Dakota Spirit offer the fastest marathon course in South Dakota. There is no better place to log miles than in the scenic beauty of Spearfish Canyon. The course departs from the Lead Country Club and follows a gentle, downhill, 26.2-mile journey to Spearfish through Spearfish Canyon. Distance options include full marathon, half-marathon, 10K and marathon relay. Runners are required to register. (Spectators are free.)
Join Levitt at the Falls and Augustana University School of Music in Sioux Falls for a dynamic summer camp experience where music intertwines with community, fostering friendships, learning, and musical inspiration. Camp participants will immerse themselves in a week of creativity, exploring lyric development, purpose-driven creativity, beat making, hip-hop dance styles, and music production tools throughout a high-energy week (8:30 a.m.-12 noon , daily) of programming hosted at the Fryxell Humanities Center at Augustana University. Hip-Hop Jam Camp will then culminate with a special camp performance on the Levitt at the Falls stage, showcasing the work of the campers alongside a professional musical artist as part of a Levitt Series concert event on July 21. Enroll online.
Join Levitt at the Falls and Augustana University School of Music for an exciting summer camp where young musicians explore the sounds and rhythms of cultures from around the world. Campers will engage in hands-on learning with expert educators, discovering global music through rhythm, voice, dance, and instrument exploration. Daily camp activities held at Augustana University (Fryxell Humanities Center) from 8:30 a.m.-12 p.m., Monday through Friday, with the culminating performance at Levitt at the Falls at 11:45 a.m. on Saturday. The special performance on the Levitt stage will celebrate their musical journey as part of the Festival of Cultures.
Join Levitt at the Falls and Augustana University School of Music in Sioux Falls for a dynamic summer camp experience where music intertwines with community, fostering friendships, learning, and musical inspiration. Camp participants will learn songwriting skills, build confidence and gain inspiration from local female songwriters throughout a week (8:30 a.m.-12 noon, daily) of engaging programming hosted at the Fryxell Humanities Center at Augustana University. Levitt Songwriting Camp will culminate with a performance on the Levitt stage, showcasing the work of the campers alongside a professional musical artist as part of a Friday evening Levitt Series concert event on June 27. Enroll online.
Market at the Meridian was created to help small-scale agricultural and home-based businesses who grow and produce their own products. The Market provides a place where local farmers and entrepreneurs can sell directly to the consumer. Held at the corner of 2nd Street and Douglas Avenue in downtown Yankton, hours are 9 a.m.-12 noon, Saturdays, May through October.
The George S. Mickelson Trail in the Black Hills of South Dakota is more than just a recreation Trail, it’s a trail of history. Burlington Northern built the rail line more than 100 years ago to accommodate the miners who had rushed to the area to pan for gold. In 1983, the rail line was abandoned and this incredible trail was envisioned and became a reality in 1998. In celebration, the third weekend in September finds hundreds of bicycle riders joining together in the annual three-day Mickelson Trail Trek. Rider registration fee includes: annual trail pass, shuttle service, six snacks, two meals and two meal vouchers for dinner in Hill City or Custer and Deadwood. Lodging is the riders' responsibility. Pre-registration is required and open until midnight on June 1 or until filled.
The annual Milk's Camp Community Traditional Wacipi is held the fourth weekend in July at the Joe Stars, Sr. Memorial Arena located 5.5 miles southwest of St. Charles. Other events include the Mud Races, Miss Milk's Camp Contest, Giveaways, Naming Ceremonies and more. See Facebook for more information and the latest updates.
Come for the live music and stay to watch the fireworks over Mina Lake at the annual Freedom Festival. Some of the activities include kids fishing, kids face painting, kids games, family picnic, live music, fun run/walk, parade, car/motorcycle show, and the fireworks display at dusk on July 3. You won't want to miss the AquaPalooza and hog roast on Sturday. See the full schedule on Facebook.
