EVENTS | Upcoming South Dakota events & entertainment

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Steam Threshing Jamboree

Friday, Aug. 23-Sunday, Aug. 25
Historic Prairie Village, Madison

Join us for traditional horse threshing, hundreds of tractors and equipment, sawmill and equipment demonstrations, daily parades, a large flea market, free entertainment in our Opera House, train and carousel rides, tractor pulls, food and fun.

Lance and Lea

Friday, Aug. 23 • 7 p.m.
Levitt at the Falls, Sioux Falls

Since meeting in Nashville 10 years ago, the Americana country duo Lance and Lea has been on fire. Their first album There Goes My Heart, went on to garner airplay in the UK, Ireland and Tennessee. In 2019 they won the New Artist of the Year award at the iHeart Radio Rocky Mountain Country Music Awards. There Goes My Heart was also nominated for Album of the Year at the 2020 iHeart Radio RMCMAs. 2024 is a landmark year with the release of their double album Boots & Blues, a reflection of each of their musical roots.

Hairball Live in the Infield

Friday, Aug. 23 • 7 p.m.
Huset’s Speedway, Brandon

Head over to Huset’s Speedway in Brandon for a night with Hairball and special guest Ron Keel Band. The party starts at 7:30 p.m. with Hairball gracing the stage at 9. Tickets can be purchased online or at the gate.

Jasmine Cain

Friday, Aug. 23 • 7 p.m.
Bigs Bar, Sioux Falls

Come rock out with Jasmine Cain, a multi-award winning Sturgis native who came into the motorcycle circuit by rite of passage and went immediately to work paving the way for female artists in the male dominated industry. It's going to be a wild night.

The Two Tracks Duo

Friday, Aug. 23 • 7 p.m.
Rehfeld’s Underground, Sioux Falls

Dave and Julie of The Two Tracks Duo will be performing live at Rehfeld's Underground. This event is free to the public, though we will pass a hat to collect donations for South Dakota Friends of Traditional Music, our sponsor for the evening. Come and join us, bring your friends and support live music.

Choose your Challenge

Saturday, Aug. 24 • 6 a.m.
Red Rock Bar & Grill, Brandon

Join ABATE of Sioux Falls and “Choose Your Challenge.” The first ride leaving is an Iron Butt Challenge, a 1,000-mile ride. The second run is an Endurance Run, almost a 300-mile run. Third out the gate is the Fun Run, a five-stop poker run. All three runs end at Red Rock where a live band will greet returning riders.

Back to School Giveaway

Saturday, Aug. 24 • 10 a.m.
The Barrell House, Sioux Falls

We will be giving away 300 backpacks filled with grade school necessities. Children must be present. After they get their school supplies, they can head to one of the five inflatables and other kid-friendly activities.

2024 Trail Challenge

Saturday, Aug. 24 • 10 a.m.
Remedy Brewing, Sioux Falls

Are you ready to “Ride to the Challenge?” The Falls Area Bicyclists, a nonprofit organization, and our partners challenge you and your family to ride the entire Sioux Falls Bike Trail. Our theme — “civility wins” —encourages safe and polite interactions between bicyclists, runners, walkers and drivers both on the trail and on our streets.

Roots Fest 2024

Saturday, Aug. 24 • 12 p.m.
Downtown, Sioux Falls

Join us for a day of entertainment as we extend summer with our inaugural Roots Fest block party. Enjoy live music from local talent, including Landon Weis, Tuff Roots, Bella Kumagai and Matt Wellert and Neon Horizon. We will have amazing street food, a beer garden and games and prizes for both kids and adults.

2024 Moparama

Saturday, Aug. 24 • 3 p.m.
Billion Auto - Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram, Sioux Falls

2024 Moparama brings you a cruise-in, show & shine Mopar car show. Music, food vendors, raffle prizes, kids entertainment and awesome Mopars.

Bikes & Brews

Saturday, Aug. 24 • 5 p.m.
Bigs Bar, Sioux Falls

Starting the night out with a live DJ, food trucks, vendor booths, cold drinks and a slow ride competition, the headliner for the Bikes & Brews event is a Harley Davidson stunt show, performed by the Deranged Freestyle stunt team. The Highway Call band will play until 10 p.m. to finish out the night.

Show & Shine

Saturday, Aug. 24 • 5 p.m.
Vern Eide Motoplex, Sioux Falls

Join us at Vern Eide Motoplex for an exciting evening of fun, competition and camaraderie at our Show & Shine event. Whether you're a proud owner or an enthusiastic spectator, there's something for everyone.

McCrossan Rodeo

Saturday, Aug. 24 • 5 p.m.
McCrossan Boys Ranch, Sioux Falls

Saddle up and get ready for the ultimate showdown at the McCrossan Boys Ranch Xtreme Event Challenge. Witness jaw-dropping action as rodeo's finest compete in heart-pounding events like Barrel Racing, Mutton Busting and the Northern Bull Riding Tour. Cheer on top barrel racers and bull riders as they vie for cash prizes and the prestigious title of Xtreme Event Challenge Champion.

Country Street Dance

Saturday, Aug. 24 • 6 p.m.
Tea Event Hall, Tea

Get ready for an all-age country concert featuring American Idol and Nashville artist Isaac Cole with opening act Local Taija Vu.

Tuff Roots

Saturday, Aug. 24 • 7 p.m.
Levitt at the Falls, Sioux Falls

Tuff Roots is focused on creating good vibes and love through the sound of music. A reggae band from Sioux Falls with experienced musicians who strive for perfection and create positive vibrations through their performances, Tuff Roots shows influences by bands such as Rebelution, Tribal Seeds, Slightly Stoopid and 311.

Honor Flight Benefit

Monday, Aug. 26 • 11 a.m.
The Barrell House, Sioux Falls

Join us at The Barrel House as we support the local Veterans who have applied for their Honor Flight by donating 10 percent of our total sales from the day. Midwest Honor Flight will have a representative there for questions and to collect donations from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 5 to 8 p.m. Midwest Honor Flight is a nonprofit organization in Northwest Iowa, South Dakota, Northeast Nebraska and Southwest Minnesota dedicated to providing veterans with honor, respect and closure with an all-expense-paid trip to our nation's capital.

Dine to Donate for LifeScape

Tuesday, Aug. 27 • 3:30 p.m.
Texas Roadhouse, Sioux Falls

Enjoy a delicious meal while giving to a great cause: Dine to Donate to LifeScape. Just let your waitstaff know you're dining to donate to LifeScape, and they will donate 10 percent of your total food purchase.

Celebrating Family

Tuesday, Aug. 27 • 6:30 p.m.
Thunder Road, Sioux Falls

Join us for an evening of fun with like-minded friends passionate about protecting faith, family and freedom. One free amusement park ticket for each attendee. Tickets are redeemable for Go-Karts, Mini-Golf or Laser-Tag. Refreshments, t-shirts and door-prizes are part of the evening as well.

Comedy Open Mic-On

Tuesday, Aug. 27 • 6:30 p.m.
Icon Event Hall + Lounge, Sioux Falls

Bring your best seven minutes worth of content or just come to laugh. Sara Manson will be hosting this free event during the weekly Tuesday night Comedy Open Mic-On.

Foreigner at Remedy

Tuesday, Aug. 27 • 7 p.m.
Remedy Brewing, Sioux Falls

Members of the legendary rock band Foreigner are coming back to Remedy Brewing to rock the house once again. Get your tickets now for an intimate evening of music and beer appreciation with three members of the British-American Rock Band Foreigner.

Foreigner, Styx & John Waite

Wednesday, Aug. 28 • 6:45 p.m.
Denny Sanford PREMIER Center, Sioux Falls

Get ready to rock the night away with rock legends Foreigner, Styx and John Waite as they take the stage at the Denny Sanford PREMIER Center Wednesday evening.

Gene McGowan & Friends’ Jazz Party

Wednesday, Aug. 28 • 7:30 p.m.
The History Club, Sioux Falls

Join Gene McGowan and Friends for their third annual Retirement and Birthday Jazz Party at The History Club in Sioux Falls.

Late Night Boomin’

Thursday, Aug. 29 • 7 p.m
Washington Pavilion, Sioux Falls

Bring all your friends and family, and join our studio audience for the next live recording of Late Night Boomin’. It’s a show that’s going to be insane, and we’d love to have you there with us.

2MX2

Thursday, Aug. 29 • 7 p.m
Levitt at the Falls, Sioux Falls

2MX2 is a revolutionary band whose sound combines traditional Latin, alternative, pop and urban rhythms, seamlessly blending English and Spanish. Their music carries a powerful message, fearlessly addressing significant social issues like immigration, health and education reform through meaningful and thought-provoking lyrics.

Billy Currington

Thursday, Aug. 29 • 7 p.m
Dakotah Bank Center, Brookings

Join Billy as he takes the stage at the Dakotah Bank Center in Brookings. Billy is an American country music singer and songwriter. Signed to Mercury Records Nashville in 2003, he has released seven studio albums.