EVENTS | Upcoming South Dakota events & entertainment
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Sioux Empire Fair
Friday, Aug. 2 - Saturday, Aug. 10
W.H. Lyons Fairgrounds, Sioux Falls
Join us for the 85th annual Sioux Empire Fair. Enjoy daily and nightly entertainment, carnival rides and games, arts and crafts, and those staple fair foods from various vendors. For more information visit https://www.siouxempirefair.com/p/siouxempirefair.
84th Sturgis Motorcycle Rally
Friday, Aug. 2 - Sunday, Aug. 11
Sturgis, South Dakota
Join us during the 84th annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally - the largest motorcycle rally in the world. Get ready for an unforgettable 10 days of riding the Black Hills, concerts and other wild and entertaining events, winning giveaways, and a great time with new friends and old.
August Eastbank Block Party
Friday, Aug. 2 • 5:30 p.m.
Downtown, Sioux Falls
Enjoy live music on a warm summer night at the August Eastbank Block Party. Catch up with friends over a cold drink, feast on great food truck fare, and entertain the kids with an array of yard games. Browse retail, food, and interactive vendors along with the great retail stores on the boardwalk of the 8th & Railroad Center.
Kevin Koliner - Live Music
Friday, Aug. 2 • 6 p.m.
Ben’s Brew Station, Yankton
Join Kevin, a Yankton native, as he performs for you live at Ben’s Brew Station.
Garden Party
Friday, Aug. 2 • 6:30 p.m.
McCrory Gardens, Brookings
Join us for our 36th annual Garden Party for this fun, family-friendly, free, and annual event.
Greatest Show on H20
Friday, Aug. 2 • 7 p.m.
5500 Show Place, Sioux Falls
The Greatest Show on H20 will amaze the whole family. Experience comedy, music & thrilling stunts on the water.
Roald Dahl’s James and the Giant Peach Jr.
Friday, Aug. 2 and Saturday, Aug. 3
Orpheum Theater Center, Sioux Falls
When James is sent by his conniving aunts to chop down their old fruit tree, he discovers a magic potion that grows a tremendous peach, rolls into the ocean and launches a journey of enormous proportions. James befriends a collection of singing insects that ride the giant piece of fruit across the ocean, facing hunger, sharks and plenty of disagreements along the way.
Taste the Goodness
Saturday, Aug. 3 • 5 p.m.
Avera Tech Building, Sioux Falls
Enjoy unlimited tastings of a delicious variety of food from local vendors, wine, craft beer and bourbon, with plenty of non-alcoholic options too. The evening will also include music, games, and a great silent auction. Join us for a night of flavor, fun, and fellowship supporting those in our community experiencing homelessness. Proceeds will benefit the Bishop Dudley Hospitality House in Sioux Falls.
Summer Patio Party
Saturday, Aug. 3 • 5 p.m.
DaDa Gastropub, Sioux Falls
Join us on the patio for a fun night of summer celebrating with tacos and margaritas. Buy a margarita and get a taco. Hosted by Arlinda Peacock and Band.
Whiskey Rich Live
Sunday, Aug. 4 • 6 p.m.
Tinner’s Public House, Sioux Falls
Enjoy a beautiful night with food and drinks in front of the waterfall outside of Tinner’s while Whiskey Rich performs for you live.
Fall OLLI Open House
Wednesday, Aug. 7 • 10 a.m.
6101 S Charger Circle, Sioux Falls
Join us as we brew up a sense of community, one cup at a time. OLLI is for lifelong learners who are 50 years and older and want to try college-like courses without any tests. Come see what we are all about.
Rock ‘n’ Roll Damnation
Wednesday, Aug. 7 • 6 p.m.
Red Rock Bar & Grill, Brandon
Honored to be back playing a Wednesday night Bike Night event, this year marks the band’s 10-year anniversary. Join them as they kick out your AC/DC favorites and rock together for a good cause to benefit Children's Home Society. Try your luck in the weekly raffle while you’re there.
Pig Pals Sioux Empire Livestock Show
Thursday, Aug. 8 • 10 a.m.
W.H. Lyons Fairgrounds, Sioux Falls
Pig Pals is an annual event that brings the unique opportunity of showing a pig to individuals with disabilities. Participants will work alongside 4-H and FFA members to show their animal. The event kicks off with a demonstration by 4-H and FFA members on how to show the pigs. After the event, the South Dakota Pork Producers are providing all participants, helpers, and volunteers with a coupon to enjoy a pork meal.
Roadhouse Rally
Thursday, Aug. 8 - Saturday, Aug. 10
Grey Goose Store & Social Club, Pierre
This year features three days of music, starting off with Roadhouse Bike nights and a free concert by Eli Howard and The Greater Good.
