South Dakota Events Calendar

Sioux Falls

May 2: Arts Night, Washington Pavilion. Regional and national artists donate works for exhibit and auction. Fund-raiser for Visual Arts Center. 367-7397.

May 21: Sioux Falls Bike Nights. Bike show, vendors, food, refreshments, live music and burn outs. 334-2721.

May 29-June 1: Sioux Empire Ribfest, Sioux Falls Arena. Backyard barbeque with nationally-renowned vendors, live entertainment and Kidz Fest. 367-7288.

May 30: Fore the Kids, Prairie Green Golf Course. Includes a junior clinic with Kris Tschetter, performance by World Long Drive Champion David Mobley and a PGA shootout. 336-3190.

June 3-29: Artfalls Preview Exhibit, Horse Barn Arts Center. Juried artists display their work throughout the month. Artists' reception June 28. 977-2002.

June 7-8: Siouxland Renaissance Festival, W.H. Lyon Fairgrounds. Shopping, games, entertainment, vendors, jousting, magicians and demonstrations. (866) 489-9241.

June 18: Automania, Phillips Avenue. Car show with muscle cars, hot rods, imports, sport cars, classics and motorcycles. 338-4009.

June 20-21: Nordland Fest, Augustana College. Family Scandinavian celebration with food, parade, kids activities and banquet. 274-4546.

June 21: Cecil's Day, Sertoma Butterfly House. Find insects while staff members help identify them. 334-9466.

June 21: Festival of Cultures, Falls Park. Ethnic food, arts and crafts, parade of flags, music, dance and children's activities from around the globe. 367-7400.

June 28-29:Artfalls, Falls Park. Fine arts festival with kids activities, visual arts booth, food, music and entertainment. 332-8607.

Rapid City

May 5: Tamburitzans, Rushmore Plaza Civic Center. Dance routines and music from Eastern Europe and its Gypsy culture. 394-4115.

May 23-26: Black Hills Fat Tire Festival, Founders Park. Mountain bike enthusiasts and others gather for fun and adventure. 394-5225.

June 5-8: Black Hills Overdrive, Black Hills. All-car rally. Scenic rides and activities for car enthusiasts. 355-3700.

June 14-15: Methuselah's Birthday Party, Reptile Gardens. 127th birthday of South Dakota's oldest resident — a giant tortoise. 342-5873.

June 21: The Big Mick, Mickelson Trail. Mountain bike ride starting at the Lead Trailhead and finishing in Hot Springs. Routes include Century Ride, Metric Century, Half Century and Fun Ride. 745-3463.

June 27-28: Festival of Presidents, Downtown (6th and Main). Parade, arts and crafts, concerts, military flyover, salute to "The City of Presidents" statues and kids fair. 355-0505.

June 27-29: The Plains Quarter Horse Show, Central States Fairgrounds. Equestrian event and competition. (308) 432-3947.

June 28-29: Gem and Mineral Show, Rushmore Plaza Civic Center. Gem and fossil vendors, exhibits, children's activities, prizes and silent auction. 348-1227.

East River

May 4: Brandon. Loyalty Day Parade. Downtown. Old time cars, floats, fire trucks and horses. 582-7400.

May 17-18: Yankton. Meridian Trails Days Weekend. Walk the trails and learn about the historic town. 668-8590.

May 18: Peever. Snoose Alley Bash. Community Club. Music, parade, flea market, games and food. 932-3510.

May 26: Geddes. Memorial Day Program. Community Center. Annual program recognizing veterans, followed by a community smorgasbord. 337-2188.

May 31-June 1: Wessington Springs. Wessington Springs Foothills Rodeo. Cowboys compete in 12 events for $20,000 in prize money. 539-9079.

June 3-7: Yankton. National Hobie Cat 20 Championships. Catamarans compete on Lewis and Clark Lake. (402) 639-4361.

June 6-8: Huron. Wheel Jam IV. State Fairgrounds. Classic car, motorcycle and semi truck show. Flea market, barbeque, live entertainment, Challenge Cup No. 7, jake-brake competition, parade and kids' activities. 353-7340.

June 6-8: Lake Andes. Fish Days. Demolition derby, parade, street dance, carnival, softball tournament, fish dinner and kids fishing derby. 487-6038.

June 6-8: Lake City. Fort Sisseton Historical Festival. Fort Sisseton State Park. Cavalry, artillery and infantry demonstrations, plus melodramas and musical entertainment. 448-5474.

June 7-8: Madison. Railroad Days. Prairie Village. Train and carousel rides, tours of historical buildings, music and demonstrations. (800) 693-3644.

June 13-14: Britton. Buckhorn Rodeo. Ten miles east on Highway 10. Bareback, saddle bronc and bull riding, calf and team roping, steer wrestling, senior men's and ladies' breakaway and barrel racing. 448-2845.

June 14: Groton. Centennial Tea. Celebrates the 100th anniversary of the Putney Ladies' Aid. 397-8485.

June 20: Vermillion. Dalesburg Midsummer Festival. Dalesburg Lutheran Church. Scandinavian smorgasbord, entertainment, arts and crafts, games, music and raising of the midsummer pole. 253-2575.

June 20-21: Wessington Springs. Prairie Hills Art Show. 1905 Opera House. Artists in central South Dakota show photography, drawings and paintings. 539-1515.

June 20-22: Highmore. Old Settlers' Weekend. City-wide. Parade, bull-o-rama, road race, demolition derby, dances and Freedom Stage. 852-2927.

June 21: Brookings. Jim's Tap/Sioux River ABATE Ride-Through. Motorcycle games, police demonstration, tattoo contest and the ride through the bar. 692-8239.

June 21: New Effington. Country Tractor Run. Community Center. Evening meal and dance following the run. Make-A-Wish fund-raiser. 637-5321.

June 21-22: Aberdeen. Arts in the Park. Melgaard Park. Outdoor arts and crafts show featuring 120 booths, food vendors and entertainment. 226-1557.

June 27-28: Freeman. Quiltfest. Freeman Academy campus. Features 150 quilts, vendors and a musical. 925-7326.

June 27-29: Beresford. Old Fashioned Weekend. City Park. Car cruise, entertainment, kids games, barbeque and car show. 763-2021.

June 27-29: Madison. Dakota Country Music Festival. Prairie Village. Includes 15 local country and western acts, flea market, chili cook-off and Daisy Duke look-alike contest. 757-6281.

June 28: Gettysburg. Dakota Kruzer Summer Run Car Show. Commercial Avenue. Car show with a show 'n' shine, poker run, trophies, supper and social. 765-2805.

West River

May 3: Crazy Horse. Korczak Day. Sixty-first anniversary of sculptor Korczak Ziolkowski's move to the Black Hills. 673-4681.

May 10-Sept. 1: Faith. A Tyrannosaurus Rex Named Sue. Community Center. Traveling exhibit featuring a replica skeleton of Sue, the dinosaur discovered near Faith. 967-2001 or 967-2418.

May 24: Edgemont. Buena Vista Wagon Trail Ride. Take a six-hour trail ride in horse drawn wagons. 662-5900.

May 24-26: Crazy Horse. Open House. Guest artists show their work in the Indian Museum and Cultural Center. 673-4681.

June 1-Aug. 10: Pine Ridge. Red Cloud Indian Art Show. Indian artists show paintings, sculptures and drawings. 867-5491.

June 7: Belle Fourche. International Chili Society Chili Cook-off. Herrmann Park. Cooks compete for prizes in red, green and cowboy chili divisions. Samples available along with games and musical entertainment. 892-2676.

June 13-15: Crazy Horse. Stampede Rodeo. Annual Great Plains Indian Rodeo Association and PRCA rodeo events. Native American and Western arts, fashion and crafts show and sale. 673-4681.

June 13-15: Deadwood. Wild Bill Days. Main Street. Features the World Cowboy Fast Draw Championships, gun spinning exhibitions, Wild West re-enactors and concerts. (800) 999-1876.

June 21: Spearfish. An Evening of Songs and Dance. Black Hills State University. Popular and classical pieces performed by Vocal Arts and Opera Theater students. 642-6056.

June 25-29: Belle Fourche. S.D. High School Rodeo State Finals. Roundup Grounds. 892-2676.

June 26: Crazy Horse. Crazy Horse Night Blast. Ceremonial blast, reception and fireworks. 673-4681.

June 28-29: Hill City. Arts and Crafts Celebration. 1880 Train Grounds. Handcrafted arts and crafts fair with entertainment. Portion of booth fees donated to the Boys and Girls Club. 574-4048.