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2011 Events

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January 25 - 29 - Sioux Empire Farm Show, Sioux Falls - For 58 years the Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce has been sponsoring one of the best farm shows in the upper Midwest. The Sioux Empire Farm Show keeps getting bigger and better with 6 breeds competing for Supreme Row. Exhibitors from 15 states participate in all facets of the farm show. (8512)

January 27 - February 6 - Black Hills Stock Show & Rodeo, Rapid City - (605) 355-3861 (8521)

March 4 -5 - Mardi Gras Weekend, Deadwood - The spicy smell of a Cajun cuisine cook off will mix with mysterious masks, a nighttime parade of lights, crowning of a Mardi Gras King and Queen, over 30,000 sets of beads and Louisiana-like revelry during this year's Mardi Gras celebration in downtown Deadwood. 800-999-1876 (8514)

March 17 - 19 - St. Patrick`s Day Weekend Celebration, Deadwood - Luck of the Irish! The Celebration includes an Irish pub crawl, Irish music, and the annual St. PatrickÂ’s Day parade down Deadwood's historic Main Street with over $1,000 redeemable St Patty's day tokens all along the parade route. 800-999-1876 (8517)

May 10 - Big Sioux Water Festival, Brookings - Selected as a National Model Festival and The largest one-day, all day festival in the state of South Dakota 605-688-6741 (9313)

June 4 - 5 - Siouxland Renaissance Festival, Sioux Falls - Come one, come all goode lords and ladies, merchants, yeomen, players, musicians, and peasants. Let us present to you the Siouxland Renaissance Festival! 866-489-9241 (9314)

June 17 - 18 - Wild Bill Days, Deadwood - Celebrate the life of Deadwood's most infamous resident and kick off the summer with Deadwood's annual Wild Bill Days celebration, featuring FREE concerts on Main Street with THE BELLAMY BROTHERS on Friday and JOE DIFFIE on Saturday! Brock Finn will hit he Main Street stage each evening as well. We'll also have the Country Showdown competition on the big stage! (9315)

June 24 - 26 - Black Hills Bluegrass Festival, Sturgis - The BLACK HILLS BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL is celebrating its 31st ANNIVERSARY this year!!! (605) 348-1198 Elk View Campground (9316)

July 9 - 10 - Brookings Summer Arts Festival, Brookings - Beautiful Pioneer Park in Brookings, South Dakota is home to South Dakota's premier juried art festival. (605) 692-2787 (9317)

July 9 -10 - Railroad Days , Madison - Take train, motorcar and carousel rides. Tour Prairie Village`s historical buildings. Hobo stew, railroad displays and entertainment Located two miles west of Madison on Highway 34. 800-693-3644 (8516)

July 14 - 16 - Sioux Falls Jazz and Blues, Sioux Falls - (9318)

July 14 - 17 - Corn Palace Stampede Rodeo, Mitchell - (9319)

July 16- 18 - Czech Days fair, Tabor - This annual ethnic festival celebrates Czechoslovakian heritage. Enjoy the colorful costumes, delicious Czech food, parade, Beseda dancers, craft fair, free entertainment and more. 605-463-2476 (8518)

July 26 - 30 - Days of '76, Deadwood - Truly the "Best Rodeo. No Bull". The Days of '76 Rodeo has been named the PRCA Small Outdoor Rodeo of the Year four times. (9320)

August 15 - 18 - Turner County Fair , Parker - Turner County citizens have long been proud of their county fair and with just cause. It is one of the finest county fairs in the state of South Dakota and has the distinction of being the oldest county fair in the state. 605-297-4428 (8519)

August 16-21 - Brown County Fair, Aberdeen - 605-626-7116 (8520)

August 19 - 28 - Central States Fair, Rapid City - Entertainers are all lined up to perform at this year's Central States Fair. 605-355-3861 (8522)

August 26 - 28 - Annual Steam Threshing Jamboree, Madison - This events features Stationary Engines, Orphan and Acreage Tractors (all brands) and Regional Lawn & Garden Equipment. It features parades, the largest flea market in the area, machinery demonstrations, tractor pulls, musical entertainment, exhibits, food and family fun. 800-693-3644 Prairie Village (8515)

September 1 - 5 - South Dakota State Fair , Huron - Make plans to attend the 125th Annual South Dakota State Fair. (800) 529-0900 (8523)

2012 Events

January 27 - February 5 - Black Hills Stock Show & Rodeo rodeo, Rapid City - (605) 355-3861 (10528)

February 10 - 11 - Mardi Gras Weekend, Deadwood - The spicy smell of a Cajun cuisine cook off will mix with mysterious masks, a nighttime parade of lights, crowning of a Mardi Gras King and Queen, over 30,000 sets of beads and Louisiana-like revelry during this year's Mardi Gras celebration in downtown Deadwood. 800-999-1876 (10529)

March 16 - 17 - St. Patrick`s Day Weekend Celebration, Deadwood - Luck of the Irish! The Celebration includes an Irish pub crawl, Irish music, and the annual St. Patrick's Day parade down Deadwood's historic Main Street with over $1,000 redeemable St Patty's day tokens all along the parade route 800-999-1876 (10530)

May 8 - Big Sioux Water Festival, Brookings - Selected as a National Model Festival and The largest one-day, all day festival in the state of South Dakota. 605-688-6741 (10531)

June 2 - 3 - Siouxland Renaissance Festival, Sioux Falls - Come one, come all goode lords and ladies, merchants, yeomen, players, musicians, and peasants. Let us present to you the Siouxland Renaissance Festival! 866-489-9241 (10532)

June 14 - 16 - Czech Days fair, Tabor South - This annual ethnic festival celebrates Czechoslovakian heritage. Enjoy the colorful costumes, delicious Czech food, parade, Beseda dancers, craft fair, free entertainment and more. 605-463-2476 (10538)

June 22 - 24 - Black Hills Bluegrass Festival, Sturgis - The BLACK HILLS BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL is celebrating its 32nd ANNIVERSARY this year!!! (605) 348-1198 Elk View Campground (10533)

July 14 -15 - Brookings Summer Arts Festival, Brookings - Beautiful Pioneer Park in Brookings, South Dakota is home to South Dakota's premier juried art festival. (605) 692-2787 (10534)

July 19 -22 - Corn Palace Stampede Rodeo, Mitchell - (10537)

July 24 - 28 - Days of '76, Deadwood - Truly the "Best Rodeo. No Bull". The Days of '76 Rodeo has been named the PRCA Small Outdoor Rodeo of the Year four times. (10539)

July 26 -28 - Sioux Falls Jazz and Blues, Sioux Falls - (10536)

August 13 - 16 - Turner County Fair, Parker - Turner County citizens have long been proud of their county fair and with just cause. It is one of the finest county fairs in the state of South Dakota and has the distinction of being the oldest county fair in the state. 605-297-4428 (10540)

August 13 - 19 - Brown County Fair, Aberdeen - 605-626-7116 (10541)

August 17 -26 - Central States Fair, Rapid City - Entertainers are all lined up to perform at this year's Central States Fair. 605-355-3861 (10542)

August 23 - 26 - Annual Steam Threshing Jamboree, Madison - This events features Stationary Engines, Orphan and Acreage Tractors (all brands) and Regional Lawn & Garden Equipment. It features parades, the largest flea market in the area, machinery demonstrations, tractor pulls, musical entertainment, exhibits, food and family fun. Prairie Historical Society 800-693-3644 Prairie Village (10543)

August 23 - 26 - Railroad Days, Madison - Take train, motorcar and carousel rides. Tour Prairie Village`s historical buildings. Hobo stew, railroad displays and entertainment Located two miles west of Madison on Highway 34. 800-693-3644 (10535)

August 30 - September 3 - South Dakota State Fair, Huron - Make plans to attend the 125th Annual South Dakota State Fair. (800) 529-0900 (10544)