Fall River 4th of July activities start with the Firecracker Mile/5K/10K (registration starts at 6 a.m.). Then, at 10 a.m. is the parade, followed by the community picnic at 11:30 a.m. and the FireQuacker Duck Race at 1 p.m. Head to Centennial Park for the car show, 12-3 p.m., a Corn Hole Tournament starting at 4 p.m., and another free picnic sponsored by the American Legion also starting at 4 p.m. Finally, at dusk (around 9 p.m.), the city shoots off a display fireworks that you can watch from Butler Park. Come join Hot Springs and be part of our wonderful community for the 4th of July! Note: On Thursday, July 3, there is a street dance at Centennial Park from 7-11 p.m. On Saturday, July 5, there is the Rockin' Riverside Summer Concert at the Mueller Center starting at 6 p.m.
Come join the Wakpa Ipaksun Dakota Oyate for our annual wacipi, also known as the Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribe Wacipi. Held annually the third weekend in July, the powwow takes place north of Flandreau off of Highway 13. Campground, with power available, is located next to the powwow grounds. See Facebook for more information.
The Food Truck Festival is being held at Bramble Park Zoo in Watertown and it will feature several different food trucks with items for purchase. The festival runs 11 a.m.-4 p.m. and the food trucks will be located around the zoo. (The Zoo is open 10 a.m.-7 p.m.) Regular admission (or membership) is required.
If you love fine food, wine and distinctive brews, don’t miss the Annual Forks, Corks and Kegs Food, Wine and Beer Festival in Historic Deadwood. Sample a variety of beer and wine from all across the country as well as your Black Hills favorites as you make your way to various tasting venues across town. Each location will feature their chef's finest culinary creation paired with the perfect complimentary beverage. Limited tickets are sold for the event.
The annual Fort Pierre Horse Races at the Stanley County Fairgrounds are held one weekend in early October. Races feature quarter horses and thoroughbreds and start at 1 p.m. both Saturday and Sunday. Admission is $5 (free for ages 16 and under).
Head to Fort Pierre the second weekend of August for the annual Fort Pierre Trader Days & Turkey Races plus Backyard BBQ Competition. Enjoy a carnival, music, children's activities, BBQ competition (Friday & Saturday), an arts and crafts show, turkey races, and more. Most events are at Fischers Lilly Park and downtown Fort Pierre. Activities start Friday afternoon and run through midnight on Saturday..
Every Presidents' Day weekend in February, Brookings area attractions, businesses and organizations come together as part of Frost Fest to showcase indoor and outdoor activities and things to do in the winter months. Most events are free and open to the public, however some require pre-registration or a small admission fee. Examples of activities include the Snow Ball and meal at the Children's Museum of South Dakota, an ice carving demo in Downtown Brookings, sled hockey, and ice fishing at Dakota Nature Park. See our website for the latest details.
Celebrate harvest season in Downtown Rapid City at the annual Great Downtown Pumpkin Festival, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. This beloved tradition embodies the heart and soul of the fall season. Visit Main Street Square, venture down Sixth Street and into Memorial Park for a day full of fall fun, including a pumpkin catapult, giant pumpkin weigh-off, the Kidz Zone, pumpkin painting and carving, 70+ vendors, live music and more. For more event details, visit our website. Admission is free.
The Annual Hugh Glass Rendezvous celebrates the history of frontiersman and fur trader Hugh Glass, who is known far and wide for surviving a grizzly attack at the forks of the Grand River in 1823. Step back in history nearly two centuries and walk upon the site where history was made, where the man became a legend on the banks of the Grand River and Shadehill Reservoir, at Hugh Glass Park. Events include the Rendezvous, a Plein Air Paintout, guided hikes, vendors of period goods and more. Admission: The Hugh Glass Rendezvous committee asks for a free will donation from those attending. In 2023, we celebrate the bicentennial of the attack at the 6th annual festival.
We've not only got one, but five firework shows within Rapid City ready to light up the night sky in honor of Independence Day. There's enough to keep you busy all weekend. There is one show on July 3, three shows on July 4, and one show on July 5. No shortage of celebrating here! Find full details online.
