South Dakota Glacial Lakes 2024 Travel Guide

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2024 June Events cont’d
5 605 Day Celebration
Children’s Museum of SD
Brookings, 605-692-6700
6 First Thursday Member
Evening Play
Children’s Museum of SD
Brookings, 605-692-6700
6-9 Wheel Jam
SD State Fairgrounds
Huron, 605-353-7340
7-8 Pickle on the Prairie
Tournament Fundraiser
Holum Expo Building
Aberdeen, 605-626-7117
7-8 Original SD BBQ Championship &
Chili Challenge
SD State Fairgrounds
Huron, 605-353-0000
7-8 Old Timers Day
City-Wide
Volga, 605-627-9113
7-9 Hills & Valley Riding Club
59th Annual Trail Ride
Sica Hollow State Park
Lake City, 605-698-7654
8 Luce Pioneer Day
Lake Herman State Park
Madison, 605-256-5003
8 City-wide Rummage Sales
Redfield, 605-472-4556
8 Train Day
C&NW Historic RR Depot
Redfield, 605-472-4556
8 National Get Outdoors Day
SD State Parks Statewide
605-773-3391
8-9 Storybook Land
Family Fun Weekend
Storybook Land
Aberdeen, 605-626-7015
9 31st Annual Brookings Car Show
Pioneer Park
Brookings, 605-696-7557
9 De Smet Area Concert Series
Event Center Midstate Theatre
De Smet, 605-854-3502
11 Anderson Plaza Summer
Performance Series
SD Art Museum
Brookings, 605-688-5423
12-15 Prairie Repertory
Theatre’s Production of
“Nunsense” the Musical
Oscar Larson Performing
Arts Center
Brookings, 605-688-4908
14 Sensory Friendly Play
Children’s Museum of SD
Brookings, 605-692-6700
14-16 De Smet Old Settlers Days
Main Street
De Smet, 605-854-3773
14-16 78th Annual Saddle
Horse Holiday
Downtown
Lake Benton, MN, 507-368-9577
15 Free Community Art Day
SD Art Museum
Brookings, 605-688-5423
15 Lake Benton Opera House
“Broadway Meets Lake Benton”
Lake Benton, MN, 507-368-4620
15 Vinegar Festival
Main Street
Roslyn, 605-377-3184
15 Ride 4-A-Wish
Dakota Sioux Casino & Hotel
Watertown, 605-884-1638
15-16 Arts in the Park
Melgaard Park
Aberdeen, 605-226-1557
15-16 Antique Power Show
SD State Fairgrounds
Huron, 605-352-0000
18 Anderson Plaza Summer
Performance Series
SD Art Museum
Brookings, 605-688-5423
19-22 Prairie Repertory
Theatre’s Production of
“And Then There Were None”
Oscar Larson Performing
Arts Center
Brookings, 605-688-4908
20 Aberdeen Downtown
Summer Concert Series
Malchow Plaza
Aberdeen, 605-226-3441
21-22 Estelline Rodeo Days
Rodeo Grounds
Estelline, 605-690-0337
22 BBQ Beer and Friends
City Park
Lake Preston, 605-203-0408
22 Lefty’s Ride: Steve Wright 13th
Annual Memorial Poker Run
Chrystal’s
Redfield, 605-460-1188
22-23 Brookings Kite Festival
Fishback Soccer Complex
Brookings, 605-696-7557
25 Anderson Plaza
Summer Performance Series
SD Art Museum
Brookings, 605-688-5423
26-29 Prairie Repertory Theatre’s
Production of “2 Across”
Oscar Larson Performing
Arts Center
Brookings, 605-688-4908
26-29 Crystal Springs Rodeo
Rodeo Grounds
Clear Lake, 605-874-2996
28-29 52nd Annual Buckhorn Rodeo
Britton, 605-470-0286
29 Lantern Tour
Fort Sisseton Historic State Park
Lake City, 605-910-4465
29 Leap to Lane
City Park
Lane, 605-539-1929
29 Comedian Ginger Billy
Royal River Casino & Hotel
Flandreau, 605-997-3746
Events cont’d on page 16
MELLETTE HOUSE
South Dakota’s historic shrine was built in the mid 1880’s by
Arthur Calvin Mellette, last governor of Dakota Territory and first
governor of South Dakota. Mellette Association, organized in
1943, has restored this home to its former beauty. The original
furnishings, family portraits and heirlooms, presented by the
Mellette family, make this historic spot unique in the Middle West.
Open from May to Oct. daily except Monday from 1 p.m-5 p.m.
Admission is free. www.mellettehouse.org. (See pgs. 52-53)
The Pickler Mansion
The Pickler Mansion in Faulkton, S.D. is the former home of U.S.
Representative John Pickler and his wife, suffrage leader, Alice
Pickler. This immaculately preserved home, commonly called
the “Pink Castle” boasted dignitaries such as Susan B. Anthony
and Teddy Roosevelt. Come take a tour of this piece of history.
(See pg. 39)
LAURA INGALLS WILDER PAGEANT
Experience Laura Ingalls Wilder’s pioneer spirit with a live
theatrical production on our outdoor prairie stage. Held every
July for over 50 years, this South Dakota tradition attracts visitors
from around the world. Special weekend activities include
cemetery tours and Sunday Service on the pageant grounds.
Music and activities presented before the show, concessions
available. Performance at 8pm, July 5-9, 12-14, and 19-21.
Restaurants, lodging, and campgrounds available in De Smet.
800-776-3594, www.desmetpageant.org. (See pgs. 36-38, 45)
1-800-244-8860 15
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