EVENTS: Upcoming South Dakota events & entertainment
Submit your events for The Dakota Scout's Lounge Section by emailing events@thedakotascout.com.
Menno Pioneer Power show
Sept. 23-24
Pioneer Acres
616 N. 5th St., Menno
A big special exhibit this year is a first ever industrial braiding machine convention. In operation will be approximately 20 braiding machines from all over the country. In addition there will be 25 buildings on the grounds that have activities or exhibits indoors should the weather cause issues. Carousel, Ferris Wheel and barrel train rides for kids 12 and younger, mini golf for everyone. Family passes are $20 per day and individual passes are $10 each.
Junkin Market Days
Sept. 29-30
Ramkota Exhibit Hall
3200 W. Maple St., Sioux Falls
Junkin’ Market Days is a two-day, indoor market with unique products from small business owners in the area. The event features boutique clothing and accessories, home decor, bath/body products, pet accessories, gourmet treats and more. For more information, go to JunkinMarketDays.com.
Fort Pierre Firefighter Ball
Sept. 23-24
Fort Pierre Fire Hall
350 Deadwood St. Fort Pierre
The Fort Pierre Volunteer Fire Department is hosting its annual Fireman's Ball on September 23rd. The Barn Flies from the Sioux Falls area are coming in to perform, the event is the departments biggest fundraiser and is BYOB. Lots of singing, dancing, raffles and community fun.
Riverview Farm Pumpkin Festival
Sept. 23-24 • 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Riverview Farm
48392 278th St. Canton
Bring out your family and friends to enjoy a fall day at Riverview Christmas Tree Farm's Pumpkin Festival. Pumpkins will be available in multiple varieties from large to small. Activities include pumpkin games, pumpkin painting, train rides, live music, food vendors including beer and South Dakota wine. Admission is free. For more information, go to http://www.riverviewtreefarm.com.
7th Annual Oktoberfest
Saturday, Sept. 23 • 7a.m.-3 p.m.
Remedy Brewing Company
401 E. 8th St. Unit 120, Sioux Falls
Packed with competition and events, this year’s Oktoberfrest at Remedy Brewing company features the Bierfest and home-brewing competition from 12-3 p.m., a steinholding competition at 5, live music from The Brass Holes, 6 Feet Over and Ledfoot, not to mention Saucy Boyz' German food menu and even pumpkin bowling. Tickets for the Bierfest and steinholding competition are limited. For tickets, go to https://www.remedybrewco.com/okto2023.
Children’s Day at Harley-Davidson
Saturday, Sept. 23 • 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
J&L Harley-Davidson
2601 W. 60th St. N., Sioux Falls
Share the love of riding with your little ones. Bring the kids out to J&L Harley-Davidson. There will be various kids’ activities such as: IRONe Demo Rides all day long, coloring contest, giveaways and more. Food and beverages will be available for purchase.