Bring the entire family out to Stokes-Thomas Lake City Park on Lake Kampeska near Watertown for two days of family-friendly fun. Cookin' on Kampeska is packed full of exciting activities and entertainment for everyone - BBQ tasting, children's activities, bean bags, Corks and Kegs, inflatables, live music and more. Check out the complete schedule of events online and make plans to join us in July. Admission is $10 and children 10 and under are free. Planning to attend both days? Purchase a weekend pass for $15. See our website and Facebook for the latest updates.
Feel the thunder at the 60th Annual Custer State Park Buffalo Roundup on Friday, September 26, 2025. Watch cowboys, cowgirls and park rangers as they round up and drive the herd of approximately 1,300 buffalo. Be sure to plan for plenty of time at the three-day Arts Festival, September 25-27, where more than 100 vendors will offer fine arts and crafts and South Dakota made products. (On Friday, parking lots open at 6:15 a.m. Early arrival is recommended.) There is no admission to the Roundup or the Arts Festival, but a park entrance license is required September 25 and 27 (it is not required September 26).
Head to Deadwood for the annual Deadweird celebration. It's how Deadwood does Halloween. Make plans for the annual Monster Ball on Friday (7-10 p.m.), with a live band, dancing and prizes; and the annual Costume Contest with more than $10,000 in cash and prizes for the best costumes on Saturday (6-9 p.m.). Both of these events are FREE, so come in costume or just come to watch - it is quite the sight! Must be 21 to participate. Admission: Free
Rock, reggae and blues fill the Black Hills for two incredible days of outdoor concerts. Each year, the Deadwood Jam brings a wide array of top musical talent to the Black Hills and Deadwood's Outlaw Square, from celebrated acts to newcomers, rising stars and local talent. For more than 30 years, Deadwood has hosted this fun festival of music each September. Admission is free.
Craft beer lovers will enjoy Deadwood’s finest at the Hops and Hogs festival. Enjoy craft beer paired with samples of unique bacon dishes. Ticket holders receive an event pass, tasting card, schedule, and an open container cup. Once the event begins, attendees taste at locations on that day’s schedule during designated hours. Tickets are valid for both Friday and Saturday. Tasting hours are 5-10 p.m. on Friday and 12-6 p.m. on Saturday. Only 400 tickets will be sold and participants must be 21.
Delmont's annual Kuchen Festival will be held Saturday, September 13, 2025. The German pastry 'kuchen' is also the official state dessert of South Dakota. Kuchen will be sold at the Legion Hall, starting at 8:30 a.m. until gone. The Onion House, the Pumphouse Museum and the jail will be open for tours. The Twin Rivers Old Iron Harvest Festival, 1/4-mile west of Delmont, takes place September 13-14, 2025.
Open seasonally, May through October, the Falls Park Farmer's Market is the place to get your weekly supply of flowers, fresh vegetables, meat, and baked goods. Conveniently located just north of Falls Park near downtown Sioux Falls, the market offers not only delicious food, healthy plants, and natural soaps, but is also surrounded by beautiful scenery. We are open on Saturdays, 8 a.m.-1 p.m.
Back by popular demand is the Fort Sisseton Escape Room, August 1-3, 2025. Backstory: While touring Fort Sisseton, you started to get bored and noticed that the door to the hopsital was open whie the tour guide wasn't looking. You and your friends quickly sneak in to explore. But the door is now locked and there seems to be no way out until you figure out the clues and puzzles. Can you do it? Tickets to this event can be purchased by calling Fort Sisseton. This event is not recommended for young children. Dates and times are August 1, 4-9 p.m.; August 2, 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; and August 3, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. A park entrance license is also required.
Wonder what a military Fort looks like in lantern light? Join us for a night tour around Fort Sisseton Historic State Park where the history of Fort Sisseton and ghost stories are tangled together. 2025 dates are May 31, June 28 and July 26. Park entrance license is required.
Travel throughout Fort Sisseton Historic State Park in this large game of Clue to figure out where the murder took place, what weapon was used and who did it. Turn in your answers for prizes and to have your name in the drawing for the large giveaway. The game starts June 29 and concludes July 20. See further details online. Park entrance license is required.
