SPIRITED EVENTS & FESTIVALS These only-in-South Dakota celebrations showcase the state’s heritage and promise plenty of star-spangled fun. Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate Annual Wacipi July 3-5 | Agency Village Immerse yourself in Indigenous culture at South Dakota’s—and the nation’s— oldest powwow, featuring traditional dance, music and ceremonies. More SoDak Festivities Sioux Falls Airshow July 18-19 | Sioux Falls Potato Days July 31-August 1 | Clark Yankton Riverboat Days August 21-23 | Yankton South Dakota State Fair September 2-7 | Huron Pheasant Hunting Season October-January | Throughout Central & Northeast South Dakota Christmas at the Capitol November 25-December 26 | Pierre Sturgis Motorcycle Rally August 7-16 | Sturgis Around half a million riders rumble into Sturgis each August for the world’s largest motorcycle rally, a legendary tribute to freedom and horsepower since 1938. Laura Ingalls Wilder Pageant July 10-12, 17-19 & 24-26 | De Smet Held just a mile from the childhood home of “Little House on the Prairie” author Laura Ingalls Wilder, this annual outdoor pageant brings her beloved stories to life against a sweeping backdrop. Custer State Park Buffalo Roundup & Arts Festival September 24-26 | Custer Feel the ground shake as cowboys and cowgirls drive a thundering herd of bison across the prairie. Don't miss the artisan-made goods from 150 vendors. Days of ’76 July 19-25 | Historic Deadwood Honoring the pioneers of 1876, this award-winning rodeo takes over the streets of Deadwood with bronc riding, parades and authentic Old West ambiance. Scan for the full South Dakota event calendar
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