What's going on, South Dakota? | Upcoming events & entertainment

Stay up to date with The Dakota Scout + Lyrical Limelight event listings from across the state. From festivals and concerts to theater performances, local sports and community gatherings, we bring you the latest updates on entertainment and activities for all interests. Whether you’re seeking family-friendly fun, cultural experiences or vibrant nightlife, you’ll find plenty of exciting events to explore.

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6:30 a.m. Friday–Sunday
Stratobowl, Rapid City • Cost not listed

Hot-air balloons launch from the historic Stratobowl each morning, weather permitting.

First round begins 9:15 a.m. Friday; weekend rounds begin 9:05 a.m.
Minnehaha Country Club, Sioux Falls • $25 daily or $65 weekend pass

PGA Tour Champions golfers compete through Sunday, with special events and the trophy presentation scheduled throughout the weekend.

8 a.m.–7 p.m. Friday; 8 a.m.–6 p.m. Saturday; begins 11 a.m. Sunday
Jolly Lane Greenhouse, Rapid City • Cost not listed

The three-day festival features fresh and roasted peppers, local food, drinks and live entertainment.

Ceremony 9 a.m.; blood drive 10 a.m.–3 p.m.; stair climb 10:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
Dacotah Bank Stadium and Kessler’s Champion Club, Aberdeen • Free; blood-drive registration required

Northern State hosts a remembrance ceremony, community blood drive and memorial stair climb.

1–4 p.m.
401 Create, Mitchell • Free

Guitarist Jon Von Holtum performs an afternoon program featuring jazz and classical music.

Registration begins 2 p.m. Friday; activities continue Saturday and Sunday
Lake Kampeska Memorial Park, Watertown • $40 preregistered or $45 at the event; participants under 21 free

The 47th annual gathering includes a Show and Shine, poker walk, lake cruise, meals and Sunday awards.

2–7 p.m. Friday; 10 a.m.–7 p.m. Saturday
Outlaw Square, Deadwood • Cost not listed

Outlaw Square hosts its annual two-day community fair in downtown Deadwood.

4–10 p.m. Friday and Saturday
Mount Rushmore Resort at Palmer Gulch, Hill City • $5 per person each night

The two-night festival offers German food, refreshments, live polka music and dancing.

5–11:30 p.m. Friday; activities begin 6 a.m. Saturday
Downtown Vermillion • Cost not listed

The weekend combines barbecue, car and tractor shows, family activities and concerts by Rewinder, Warning Shots and Whiskey Wave.

6:30–9:30 p.m.
Grace Place Farm & Gardens, Sioux Falls • Ticketed

Chef Deven Rieck prepares a seasonal dinner highlighting locally grown ingredients.

7 p.m.; happy hour begins 6 p.m.
Levitt at the Falls, Sioux Falls • Free

Chicago indie-rock group The Back Alley performs with Sioux Falls singer-songwriter Daniel Brunz opening.

7 p.m. Friday; 2 and 7 p.m. Saturday
Catalyst Theater Company, Rapid City • Ticketed

Catalyst Theater Company presents three weekend performances of its latest stage production.

7–9:30 p.m.
Orpheum Theater Center, Sioux Falls • Ticketed

Comedian Greg Warren brings his observational stand-up tour to the Orpheum.

Doors open 7 p.m.
ICON Event Hall, Sioux Falls • $15 in advance; all ages

DECAYSTATE headlines a four-band local and regional rock bill.

9 p.m.–midnight
The Den, Sioux Falls • Ticketed

Squid Pisser leads a late-night experimental and heavy-music lineup at The Den.

Grounds open 8 a.m. Saturday; Sunday activities begin 7 a.m.
Festival grounds west of Delmont • Cost not listed

The agricultural heritage festival features demonstrations, parades, kuchen, live music, a pork supper and an antique tractor pull.

Activities begin 8:30 a.m.; live music 1–4 p.m.
Remedy Brewing Company, Sioux Falls • Free admission; some competitions ticketed

The celebration includes pickleball, beer tastings, a homebrew competition, stein holding, German-inspired food and music from The Brass Holes.

9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Downtown Sioux Falls • Free

More than 230 vendors offer fine art, folk art and handcrafted goods alongside food, entertainment and children’s activities.

9 a.m.–4 p.m.
Downtown Spearfish • Cost not listed

The fall festival features produce vendors, hayrides, baking contests, a recipe walk and family activities.

Check-in 9 a.m.; walk begins 10 a.m.
Odde Ice Center, Aberdeen • Free registration; donations accepted

The community walk supports suicide-prevention programs, research and people affected by suicide.

9 a.m.–noon
Sertoma Park, Sioux Falls • Free registration; donations accepted

Participants walk to raise awareness and support research for neurofibromatosis.

11 a.m.–8 p.m.
Crow Peak Brewing Company, Spearfish • Cost not listed

The family-friendly festival celebrates local honey with vendors, food and music from Wayne Suchy, Camp Comfort and High Rise.

Poker run begins 11 a.m.; live music 5 p.m.–midnight
Downtown Yankton • Cost not listed

The annual motorcycle rally includes a poker run, bike show, food vendors and evening concerts.

1 p.m.
O’Harra Stadium, Rapid City • Ticketed

The Hardrockers host Colorado Mesa during their Salute to Service game.

1 p.m.
Bob Young Field, Sioux Falls • Ticketed

The Cougars host MSU Moorhead in an afternoon college football matchup.

1 p.m.
DakotaDome, Vermillion • Ticketed; USD students free

The Coyotes face Eastern Washington during Family Weekend and the Native American Heritage Game.

2 p.m.
No Bad Days Campground, Rapid City • $23.48–$40.12; ages 12 and younger free with paid adult

The outdoor gathering pairs bluegrass and original music with regional craft beer.

Parade 3 p.m.; activities 4–8 p.m.; fireworks about 8 p.m.
Box Elder City Hall and Phelps Pond • Free

Box Elder honors Ellsworth Air Force Base with a parade, family activities, live music, food and fireworks.

6 p.m.
Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium, Brookings • Ticketed

The Jackrabbits host New Haven during the Beef Bowl and Jacks in Black game.

7 p.m.
Historic Homestake Opera House, Lead • Free

Country singer-songwriter Erin Enderlin performs with Clint Hahn opening.

8 p.m.
The Den, Sioux Falls • Free; 21 and older

LAMP and Dojo Saints perform at the official after-party for the Sioux Falls Mini Moto Crew’s rally.

8 p.m.; doors open 7:30 p.m.
Tin Lizzie Gaming Resort, Deadwood • $75 advance or $80 day of show; 21 and older

Two pianists take audience requests during an interactive music and comedy show with a buffet included.

Check-in 11 a.m.–noon; tee time noon
Brookings Country Club, Brookings • Cost not listed

The benefit golf event raises money for Brookings Regional Humane Society.

11:30 a.m.
West River Comedy Club, Rapid City • Tickets start at $15; 21 and older

A Dolly Parton-inspired drag show accompanies Sunday brunch.

12:15–3:30 p.m.
Sanford Diamonds, Sioux Falls • $30 advance or $35 onsite; ages 11 and younger free with an adult

The community walk supports TREO Foundation programs serving people with disabilities.

1–3 p.m.
McCrory Gardens, Brookings • Free

McCrory Gardens hosts a relaxed afternoon of live music and outdoor gathering on the porch.

2 p.m.
Kickstands Campground and Venue, Sturgis • Free

The Wilt Brothers Band performs an afternoon of classic country music.

2 p.m.
The Journey Museum and Learning Center, Rapid City • Free

The history program explores the people and events behind the establishment of Black Hills communities.

6 and 8 p.m.
West River Comedy Club, Rapid City • Ticketed; 21 and older

Comedian and television personality Jeff Dye performs two Sunday-night shows.

7 p.m.
Mary W. Sommervold Hall at the Washington Pavilion, Sioux Falls • Ticketed

The country and gospel vocal group performs its signature hits during a farewell-era concert.

8–11 p.m.
The Den, Sioux Falls • Ticketed

Armed for Apocalypse headlines a three-band Sunday-night metal show.

All day
Mitchell Performing Arts Center, Mitchell • Cost not listed

Area low-voice and low-instrument musicians gather for a day of rehearsals and performance.

Doors open 7 p.m.
Bigs Bar, Sioux Falls • $30

The influential American hardcore-punk band performs at Bigs Bar.

9 p.m.–midnight
Saloon No. 10, Deadwood • Cost not listed

The Black Hills band performs a late-night mix of country, blues and rock.

5:30 p.m.
High Plains Western Heritage Center, Spearfish • Adults $37; youth $18; ages 5 and younger free

The dinner show pairs a cowboy meal with western music and storytelling.

6 p.m.
Dakota Point Brewing, Rapid City • Cost not listed

Black Hills singer-songwriter Tanner Johns performs an evening acoustic set.

6:15–7 p.m.
Sioux Falls Sword Academy, Sioux Falls • $49

Children ages 7–11 learn basic fencing techniques, tactics and sportsmanship during a two-session introduction.

7 p.m.
Performing Arts Center of Rapid City • $40 for adults

Matt Catingub leads a concert blending jazz performance with familiar rock repertoire.

7:10–8:10 p.m.
Sioux Falls Sword Academy, Sioux Falls • $49

Adults learn introductory Olympic-style fencing during two Tuesday sessions.

8:30–9:30 p.m.
Sioux Falls Sword Academy, Sioux Falls • $49

The two-session class introduces Japanese swordsmanship, footwork and kendo traditions.

10–11:30 a.m.
Dakota Wesleyan University Sherman Center, Mitchell • Free

The 437 Project and motivational speaker Nathan Harmon present a community program focused on hope and mental wellness.

6–9 p.m.
Hay Camp Brewing Company, Rapid City • Free

Guests can choose a song and take the microphone during Hay Camp’s weekly karaoke night.

7 p.m.; early entry 6:30 p.m.
The District, Sioux Falls • Ticketed

Grammy-winning songwriter and longtime Coral Reefer Band member Mac McAnally performs in Sioux Falls.

7:30 p.m.; doors open 6 p.m.
West River Comedy Club, Rapid City • Ticketed; 21 and older

The Unrehearsables create scenes and comedy games from audience suggestions.

10–11 a.m.
The Outdoor Campus, Sioux Falls • Registration required; cost not listed

Children ages 3–5 explore fishing through age-appropriate outdoor activities with an accompanying adult.

6–8 p.m.
The Outdoor Campus, Sioux Falls • Registration required; cost not listed

Participants learn how to collect, prepare and store native plant seeds.

6:15–7 p.m.
Sioux Falls Sword Academy, Sioux Falls • $49

Students ages 12–17 develop fencing fundamentals through drills, tactics and friendly competition.

6:30 p.m.
Custer Beacon, Custer • Cost not listed

The Potter Johns Trio performs an evening of live music at the Custer Beacon.

7–8:30 p.m.
Washington Pavilion, Sioux Falls • Free; reservation required

Scientists share updates and stories from the Sanford Underground Research Facility.

7–10 p.m.
Bigs Bar, Sioux Falls • $20

Country performer John PayCheck brings The Cavalry Band to Bigs Bar.

7:30–9 p.m.
Billy Frogs Bar & Grill, Sioux Falls • Free

Local and touring comedians perform stand-up before the evening continues with karaoke.

8 p.m.
Main Street Square, Rapid City • Free

The U.S. Air Force Heartland of America Band’s Raptor ensemble performs pop, rock and patriotic music.

Check back each week for an updated list of future events.

Friday, Sept. 18 • 8:30–11:30 a.m.
South Dakota Military Heritage Alliance, Sioux Falls

Friday, Sept. 18 and Saturday, Sept. 19 • Schedule varies
Outlaw Square, Deadwood

Saturday, Sept. 19 • 3–8 p.m.
Cherapa Place Plaza, Sioux Falls

Monday, Sept. 21; Tuesday, Sept. 22; and Monday, Sept. 28 • 5:30–10 p.m.
Art Glass Co-op, Sioux Falls

Tuesday, Sept. 22 • 6:30–9 p.m.
R Wine Bar, Sioux Falls

Tuesdays, Sept. 22, Sept. 29 and Oct. 6 • 6:30–8:30 p.m.; Saturdays, Sept. 26 and Oct. 3 • 9 a.m.–noon
Instructional Planning Center, Sioux Falls

Wednesdays, Sept. 23 and 30 • 6–8 p.m.
Instructional Planning Center, Sioux Falls

Thursday, Sept. 24 or Friday, Sept. 25 • 6–8 p.m.
Career and Technical Education Academy, Sioux Falls

Thursday, Sept. 24 • 7 p.m.; doors open 6 p.m.
Lucky’s Club 224, Sioux Falls

Saturday, Sept. 26 • 2 p.m.
Huron High School Auditorium, Huron

Saturday, Sept. 26 • 2–4 p.m.
Instructional Planning Center, Sioux Falls

Sunday, Sept. 27 • 7 p.m.
Mary W. Sommervold Hall at the Washington Pavilion, Sioux Falls

Tuesday, Sept. 29 • 8 p.m.; doors open 7 p.m.
Bigs Bar, Sioux Falls

Thursdays, Oct. 1–22 • 6–8 p.m.
Instructional Planning Center, Sioux Falls

Thursday, Oct. 1 • 5–8 p.m.
ICON Event Hall, Sioux Falls

Friday, Oct. 2 • 7 p.m.
Mary W. Sommervold Hall at the Washington Pavilion, Sioux Falls

Saturday, Oct. 3 • 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Downtown Sioux Falls

Saturday, Oct. 3 • 10 a.m.–3 p.m.
South Dakota Mines campus, Rapid City

Monday, Oct. 5, Oct. 19 or Dec. 7 • 4:15 p.m.
South Dakota Aerial and Arts, Sioux Falls

Friday, Oct. 9 • 7:30 p.m.; doors open 6:30 p.m.
ICON Event Hall, Sioux Falls

Thursday, Oct. 15 • 8 p.m.
Denny Sanford PREMIER Center, Sioux Falls

Friday, Oct. 23 • 7 p.m.; doors open 6 p.m.
South Dakota Military Heritage Alliance, Sioux Falls

Saturday, Oct. 24 • 6–10 p.m.; doors open 5 p.m.
The District, Sioux Falls

Friday, Oct. 30 • 7 p.m.; doors open 6 p.m.
Lucky’s Club 224, Sioux Falls

Friday, Oct. 30 • 9 p.m.; doors open 8 p.m.
Bigs Bar, Sioux Falls

Thursday, Nov. 12 • 7 p.m.
Orpheum Theater Center, Sioux Falls

Thursday, Dec. 3 • 7 p.m.
Mary W. Sommervold Hall at the Washington Pavilion, Sioux Falls

Friday, Dec. 4–Sunday, Dec. 6 • Multiple performances
Denny Sanford PREMIER Center, Sioux Falls

Tuesday, Dec. 8 • 7 p.m.
Denny Sanford PREMIER Center, Sioux Falls

Thursday, Dec. 10 • 7 p.m.
Denny Sanford PREMIER Center, Sioux Falls

Friday, Jan. 15, 2027 • 8 p.m.; doors open 7 p.m.
ICON Event Hall, Sioux Falls

Friday, Jan. 22, 2027 • 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, Jan. 23 • 3 p.m.
Denny Sanford PREMIER Center, Sioux Falls