A tool to help you plan your trip to South Dakota's Great Faces and Great Places...
Your guide to finding the best events going on in South Dakota. Explore annual festivals, fun fairs, cultural celebrations, quirky favorites and more.
The Sioux Empire's favorite Sportsmen’s Show is held at the Sioux Falls Arena & Convention Center. You will find the very best in resorts, lodges and camps from the Midwest and Canada, as well as Boat Show pricing on the newest fishing boats and pontoons, tackle and electronics and more. Plus, RV Show pricing on the best campers and trailers by the area’s best dealers and great hunting and fishing seminars. There's fun for the whole family. See our website for show hours, events schedule, and admission rates.
Built in 1911, the FlatIron was originally known as The Gibson House — and is reminiscent of the Flatiron in Manhattan, NY with its triangular footprint. This two-story boutique hotel is one of many historic sandstone buildings located in Hot Springs. The hotel features six suites with full kitchens and private bathrooms, several balconies, three private sleeping rooms, a shared courtyard with gas fire pit, off-street parking, and a shared library. Experience the perfect blend of luxury and history in our exquisitely designed suites and sleeping rooms. Each lodging space marries refined elegance with timeless charm, offering unparalleled comfort and a stay steeped in South Dakota heritage.
The Rushmore View RV Park and Campground is located adjacent to the Magnuson Grand Rushmore View hotel in Keystone. A view of Mount Rushmore is available from the main parking lot and check-in area. It is within walking distance to shopping, restaurants, and attractions. This seasonal RV park offers full-service, pull-through or back-in, shaded sites along Grizzly Creek. Amenities include a shower house and guest laundry. It is a pet-friendly property.
Located in downtown Brookings, the Antique Gallery Mall is a multi-dealer antique mall with quality antiques and a friendly atmosphere. You'll find two levels for reminiscing and treasure hunting, an awesome variety of depression and elegant glassware, primitives, farm, furniture, vintage clothes, comic books, books, jewelry, Victorian, mid-century, re-purposing, and more. We are open 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday through Saturday.
ClubHouse Hotel & Suites, located in Rapid City in the Black Hills, is the gateway to Mount Rushmore National Memorial and other notable western South Dakota hotspots. Additionally, we're near Monument Health, making our hotel comfortable and convenient. Outdoor adventurers and business travelers alike can find relaxation and respite while staying with us. Our property is designed to offer everything you need for a relaxing and enjoyable stay, including modern amenities like an indoor pool, fitness center, and on-site dining.
Conveniently located east of Interstate 29 near the Empire Mall, our Days Inn Sioux Falls Empire hotel is a great starting place for your South Dakota adventure. Whether you are traveling for business or leisure, we make it easy to get to popular local attractions. Free large-vehicle parking makes it easy to come and go. Enjoy free continental breakfast together with coffee, tea and juice, and keep active at our fitness center. Our pet-friendly hotel features free Wi-Fi, a microwave, and a refrigerator in all rooms.
The Irene Rodeo Association hosts the annual SDRA-sanctioned Irene Rodeo the last Friday and Saturday of June each year. Events include youth mini bulls and broncs, broncs, barrels, team penning, team roping, bulls, calf roping, and mutton bustin’ (for ages 5-8). Rodeo performances are at 7 p.m. Friday night and 6 p.m. Saturday night. Tickets are $15 in advance or $20 at the gate. Kids 10 and under are free. 2023 marked the 30th anniversary.
Lallycooler is a two-day, large-scale summer music festival at Great Bear Ski Valley in Sioux Falls. It brings big artists and music lovers of all kinds together for an unforgettable experience in the scenic setting of Great Bear. Lallycooler means “a real success,” and it will be just that — from the music to the food, unique experiences and more. Friday's headliner will be Sam Hunt and Saturday's headliner will be Pitbull. The full lineup of this multi-genre, two-day festival will include more than a dozen artists representing rock, pop, country, folk and more. Regional and local artists will also be featured along with a professional DJ. The 2025 festival will be the first, and you don’t want to miss it. We can’t wait to welcome visitors from around the Midwest to enjoy this can’t-miss music experience and show off what makes Sioux Falls special.
