1st Fridays on Main in Mitchell is held the first Friday of each month, 5-9 p.m., May through September (May 2, June 6, July 4, July 31, and September 5, 2025). Event goers will enjoy live music, food trucks, vendors, activities and games for both adults and children. This free event is held around the Corn Palace Plaza in downtown Mitchell, corner of 6th Avenue & Main Street. (July 4 hours are 11 a.m.-2 p.m. July 31 is a Thursday and is the Palace City Pre-Sturgis Party.)
1st Fridays on Main in Mitchell is held the first Friday of each month, 5-9 p.m., May through September (May 2, June 6, July 4, July 31, and September 5, 2025). Event goers will enjoy live music, food trucks, vendors, activities and games for both adults and children. This free event is held around the Corn Palace Plaza in downtown Mitchell, corner of 6th Avenue & Main Street. (July 4 hours are 11 a.m.-2 p.m. July 31 is a Thursday and is the Palace City Pre-Sturgis Party.)
The ADA Festival is a partnership event organized by the ADA Sioux Falls Committee and the City of Sioux Falls Disability Awareness and Accessibility Review Board. This milestone celebration will mark the 35 years since the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act—a pivotal moment in securing rights and protections for people with disabilities. The festival will feature an evening of celebration with interactive booths, engaging activities, vendors, food trucks, and more. It will culminate in memorable performances by talented artists with disabilities and a special Proclamation from Mayor Paul TenHaken. The ADA Festival honors the shared connections we all have with the disability community, fosters greater understanding, and envisions a future enriched by diverse perspectives and abilities. This free event will run from 5-9:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 26.
Join us for the annual Mitakuye Owas’in * All My Relatives * Mitákuye Oyás’in Festival at Levitt at the Falls near downtown Sioux Falls. This celebration of Native American music, art, and culture begins at 10 a.m. and offers a full day of performances, activities, and creative experiences. Highlights include Levitt Concert Performances throughout the day (including a special morning show for youth and families and an evening performance), featured speakers and comedians offering engaging and inspiring presentations, visual arts activities and an Emerging Artist Showcase, a vendor fair, a fashion show featuring three featured designers and three emerging designers, and interactive children’s activities. More details can be found online.
Danish Days in Viborg has a long and rich history dating back to Viborg’s earliest days. Originally celebrated on June 5th to coincide with Denmark’s independence day, the celebration has been moved to the third weekend in July. Although the dates have changed, the spirit has remained the same. We still host many of the same events that our founding fathers did such as a parade, community worship service, ball tournaments, dances, and ethnic food. We invite you to come be a “Dane for a Day!”
Party on the Big Sioux River in Downtown Sioux Falls at the annual Riverfest. There will be live music, delicious food, local retail vendors, interactive activities, and more. Our focus is on sustainability and river stewardship. Head to Cherapa Place from 2-8 p.m. for this free event. See the Downtown Sioux Falls website for details, updates and the latest information.
Head to Dupree for a weekend of fun at the annual Dupree Pioneer Days. Held the fourth weekend of June every year, some of the weekend's activities include a bronc match and bull riding on Friday; a flea market, parade, lawnmower fun run, ice cream social and an SDRA rodeo on Saturday; and rodeo slack, an archery contest/ax throwing, a cornhole tournament and a barbeque cook-off on Sunday. See Facebook for a full schedule and the latest details.
Join us in Hot Springs in the southern Black Hills for three days of fun. Balloon launches are scheduled for both Saturday and Sunday, about 6 a.m., from the Hot Springs Municipal Airport. Events begin on Friday at noon and there are activities throughout downtown including a vendors market, magic show, balloon animals, face painters and live music at 5 p.m. Saturday features a kids parade, vendors market, chalk art contest, sidewalk sales, and special events at local businesses. Saturday evening, a “Light Up Downtown” night glow will be held at Centennial Park and the State Veterans Home from 7:30-9 p.m. Events are dependent on weather. Admission to events is free. Visit our website for a complete listing of scheduled events.
Experience the annual organized fall hike up the world's largest mountain carving-in-progress, Crazy Horse Memorial. The 10K (6.2-mile) route, round-trip, takes up to four hours to complete, with hikers setting their own pace. The terrain is hilly and rough with some steep inclines. Starting time is anytime between 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. (registration begins at 7 a.m.) There is also a Spring Volksmarch which takes place in early June. Volksmarches are held as weather permits. Admission for hikers will be waived with three cans of food. The American Volkssport Association's hike fee is $4 for each participant regardless of age. Regular Memorial admission applies to non-hikers.
The National Field Archery Association is hosting the Annual First Dakota Classic Archery Tournament in Yankton. The First Dakota Classic is an indoor distance tournament and offers head-to-head competition after the qualification rounds. This challenging and unique tournament features archers from around the world—including professionals and Olympians—who travel to Yankton to compete in this three-day competition. Admission is free for spectators. (Please consult the website for exact shooting line times to maximize viewing pleasure.)
