Prairie Village, located west of Madison, invites you to join us for a day full of fun featuring planes, trains & automobiles. On Saturday, July 26, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., there will be local aircraft on site; rides all day on trains, the doodlebug and motorcars; and the 31st annual car show. The day will also feature steam carousel rides, yard games, a caricature artist, a juggler, and more. Food will be available on site. See our website for more information, including admission and ticket prices, and a full schedule of events.
For more than 50 years, Prairie Repertory Theatre has been producing terrific summer theatre in eastern South Dakota. Whether you are already a member of our growing summer family or planning to join us for the first time, we invite you to experience the fun and enjoyment of live theatre. All shows are performed at the Oscar Larson Performing Arts Center on the campus of South Dakota State University in Brookings. For 2025, there are four shows planned starting with Grease (June 11-14), followed by Romeo and Juliet (June 18-21), Out of Order (June 25-28) and concluding with Seven Brides for Seven Brothers (July 9-12 and 16-19). See our website for more about the shows, showtimes, and to purchase tickets.
The 62nd Annual Prairie Village Steam Threshing Jamboree is four days of fun. The 2025 event will feature the Hart Parr Oliver Collectors Association Summer Show. Additional activities include steam and horse threshing, parades, machinery demonstrations, flea market vendors, tractor pulls, historical programs, musical entertainment, and train and carousel rides. Admission: $14 for adults ($18 on Saturday), $4 for children (ages 6-12), and free for ages 5 and under. A four-day pass is $45 for adults (ages 6-12, $10). (See our website for complete details, including camping and lodging information.)
Head to Prairie Village west of Madison for Hobo Marlin's Pumpkin Train. Ride the train to the Pumpkin Patch where children (ages 12 and under) can pick a pumpkin from the patch. The event runs 11 a.m.- 4 p.m. and also includes donuts, cider and games. Admission is $5 per child (ages 12 and under) and $2 per adult/teen. Proceeds benefit the Prairie Village Herman & Milwaukee Railroad. (Prairie Village season passes not accepted.) Also included is the SoDak Vendor Showcase featuring a variety of South Dakota vendors on site.
The RiverRat Run 1/2 marathon, 10k and 5k are timed races starting at Gavins Point Recreation Area west of Yankton and proceeding out along the Lewis and Clark Campground and Gavins Point Trails and Day use Area. Pre-registration is required to participate and is available online. No race day registrations are accepted for any race.
Featuring some great musical talent from the Black Hills area, Colorado and Georgia, the Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce brings you the Rockin' Riverside Summer Concert Series. These free Saturday night concerts are held at the Centennial Park (except for July 5 which will be at the Mueller Center). Performances will begin at 6 p.m. and will last roughly until 9 p.m. Bring your lawn chairs or blankets and plan to spend a fun evening listening to some great music. There are two concerts per month in June, July and August. See our website for dates and artists.
Featuring some great musical talent from the Black Hills area, Colorado and Georgia, the Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce brings you the Rockin' Riverside Summer Concert Series. These free Saturday night concerts are held at the Centennial Park (except for July 5 which will be at the Mueller Center). Performances will begin at 6 p.m. and will last roughly until 9 p.m. Bring your lawn chairs or blankets and plan to spend a fun evening listening to some great music. There are two concerts per month in June, July and August. See our website for dates and artists.
Featuring some great musical talent from the Black Hills area, Colorado and Georgia, the Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce brings you the Rockin' Riverside Summer Concert Series. These free Saturday night concerts are held at the Centennial Park (except for July 5 which will be at the Mueller Center). Performances will begin at 6 p.m. and will last roughly until 9 p.m. Bring your lawn chairs or blankets and plan to spend a fun evening listening to some great music. There are two concerts per month in June, July and August. See our website for dates and artists.
Featuring some great musical talent from the Black Hills area, Colorado and Georgia, the Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce brings you the Rockin' Riverside Summer Concert Series. These free Saturday night concerts are held at the Centennial Park (except for July 5 which will be at the Mueller Center). Performances will begin at 6 p.m. and will last roughly until 9 p.m. Bring your lawn chairs or blankets and plan to spend a fun evening listening to some great music. There are two concerts per month in June, July and August. See our website for dates and artists.
Featuring some great musical talent from the Black Hills area, Colorado and Georgia, the Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce brings you the Rockin' Riverside Summer Concert Series. These free Saturday night concerts are held at the Centennial Park (except for July 5 which will be at the Mueller Center). Performances will begin at 6 p.m. and will last roughly until 9 p.m. Bring your lawn chairs or blankets and plan to spend a fun evening listening to some great music. There are two concerts per month in June, July and August. See our website for dates and artists.
