EVENTS | Upcoming South Dakota events & entertainment
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Sioux Falls Fireworks
Thursday, July 4 • 7 p.m. (Rain-out date: Friday, July 5)
W.H. Lyon Fairgrounds, Sioux Falls
Join John and Heidi from Sunny Radio 93.3 for the annual Independence Day celebration featuring music, food, fireworks and fun. The gates open at 7:00 p.m. with truck vendors like Kabob King and Family Treats Ice Cream, along with fun for the kids at the American Bank & Trust play area. Music from artists like Phil Baker and The Brassholes will start playing at 7:30 p.m., and the patriotic event will include a flag retirement ceremony and a flyover from the Vanguard Squadron. The highlight of the evening is the fireworks show, which will begin at 10:00 p.m.
Friday, July 5 - Sunday, July 7
Main Street Bar, Humboldt
As a part of our Main Street Days celebration we will be partying all afternoon and into the night. Make plans now to attend our first Main Street Music Fest on Main Street of Humboldt, SD. Live music starts at 2:30 p.m. and continues late into the evening. Enjoy great music from Todd Casilli, Micah Kittelson, Table Talk, and Thee Imperfect Strangers. Finish off the evening with Derecho, an amazing rock cover band - that will keep you rocking into the night.
The Foxies
Friday, July 5 • 7 p.m.
Levitt at the Falls, Sioux Falls
The Nashville-based power trio of vocalist Julia Lauren Bullock, guitarist Jake Ohlbaum, and drummer Rob Bodley are a band boldly embracing their wildest and most unpredictable impulses. The Foxies infuse their songs with equal parts raw emotion and a musical sophistication that comes from years of devotion to their craft and their high energy live show. With the arrival of their new music in 2024, all three members feel more driven than ever when it comes to fulfilling their mission as a band.
Pancake Breakfast
Sunday, July 7 • 8:30 a.m.
South Dakota Military Heritage Alliance, Sioux Falls
Join us for an all you can eat pancake breakfast that includes cakes, sausage, eggs, juice and coffee.
Building Momentum: Women In Business
Tuesday, July 9 • 9:30 a.m. MDT
Arrowwood Resort & Conference Center at Cedar Shore, Oacoma
Now is the time to build impactful connections with the businesswomen of central South Dakota. The 2nd annual Women In Business Luncheon in Chamberlain-Oacoma will help you build momentum in your career, business, and life. SD CEO West and SD CEO East have partnered together to bring an intentionally crafted half-day luncheon focused on the networking experience to identify your aspirations, define next steps, and build your resources.
2024 Canyon Acoustic Series
Wednesday, July 10 • 6 p.m. MDT
Spearfish City Park, Spearfish
Join us for our 9th year of hosting the Canyon Acoustic Series. We have it all, live music, food trucks, beer, wine, kids activities and community fundraising.
Concert in the Park
Wednesday, July 10 • 8 p.m. MDT
Bandshell Memorial Park, Rapid City
The Rapid City Municipal Band presents a free outdoor band concert at the Memorial Park Bandshell. Grab a lawn chair and join us for an evening of music.
Hydrant Block Party
Thursday, July 11 • 1 p.m.
Morningside Park, Sioux Falls
Cool off and splash in the water while enjoying music and games. This is a free, kid-friendly event for all ages. Hosted by Sioux Falls Parks and Recreation, Sioux Falls Fire Rescue, Sioux Falls Police, Sioux Falls Health, and Siouxland Libraries.
Mustang Club Cruise
Thursday, July 11 • 5:30 p.m.
Buffalo Ridge Brewing, Hartford
Enjoy an evening of mustangs and mingling while Thai Dakota food truck will be serving supper.
Sioux Falls Stage Awards
Thursday, July 11 • 6 p.m.
Washington Pavilion, Sioux Falls
The landmark fifth-annual Sioux Falls Stage Awards are coming this July. so get ready to hype up the remarkable, creative and outstanding work done by local performing artists in the Sioux Falls area this past season.
