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Marathon, half marathon, 5-person marathon relay, 5K and kids’ 1K. 

Mickelson Trail

Come one, come all goode lords and ladies, merchants, yeomen, players, musicians, and peasants. Let us present to you the Siouxland Renaissance Festival! Here you can travel back in time to the glorious reign of Queen Elizabeth I. See the sights, hear the sounds, and taste the food. Learn what it was like to live over 400 years ago as you take part in our historically flavored festival. The festival ...

W.H. Lyon Fairgrounds

Join us to interact with history. Cavalry troops and infantry units will converge on the fort’s grounds to form a military encampment complete with soldiers, women and children, and all the necessary tents, uniforms, horses, and memorabilia. The military is joined by fur traders. The Rendezvous includes fur traders from eight states that setup a teepee encampment of historic lodges and traders. ...

Fort Sisseton Historic State Park, South entrance

Kick off your summer with a weekend of family fun May 31-June 2 in Lake Andes. The 89th annual Lake Andes Fish Days will be hosting the Queen and Lil Miss Fishy contest! Fish Days also hosts the DC Lynch Carnival all three days, as well as lawn mower races, dart tournament, parade, kids games, fish fry, street dance, motorcycle blessing and more.

Citywide

RASDak is an annual bicycle ride to enjoy the beautiful scenery and hospitality of South Dakota, the “Land of Infinite Variety.” South Dakota is home to a variety of landscapes from rolling prairie to the Black Hills. The best way to experience these landscapes is by bike! The route will take riders through Spearfish, Victoria, Savoy, Elmore, Cheyenne Crossing, ...

Various Locations

The annual Lake Thompson Walleye Tournament starts on June 1st at Lake Thompson Recreation Area.   A maximum of 80 boats are allowed.

Lake Thompson Recreation Area

For over 600 years, stringed keyboard instruments have served as repositories for human imagination, science, technology, craft, artistry, and music. They are admired for their stature – and oftentimes stunning beauty – alongside their ability to play both melody and harmony. Keyboard innovation has continuously expanded throughout the world, throughout time. Opening in March 2024, the ...

Exhibit opening with gallery talk and demonstrations beginning at 6pm

open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 am - 4 pm

National Music Museum

Live LOCAL talent showcased with performances by LOCAL musicians, and LOCAL vendor booths set up.

Rush Mountain Adventure Park

The University of Exeter, England joins us again for our annual Summer Archaeology Field School. Join us as our own Dr. Adrien Hannus, U. of Exeter’s Dr. Alan Outram, and students from around the world continue the excavation of this ancient Indigenous North American village.

Thomsen Center Archeodome

Black Hills Community Theatre performance.

Memorial Park