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State Event Calendar

August 14, Kolache Day
Ethnic food contest with prizes for the winners. Arts and crafts for sale. For information call: (605)778-6490
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August 14-15, Scottie Stampede Rodeo
Eleven action-packed rodeo events including bareback, saddle bronc, bull riding, calf roping, steer wrestling, team roping, ladies barrel race, ladies breakaway roping, ladies goat tying and more. For information call: (605)387-2398
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August 15, Freeman Kite Festival
Kite flying, remote control airplanes, food and vendor booths. The Heritage Hall Museum Complex is open for touring. For information call: (605)925-4444
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August 16-23, Brown County Fair
High quality grandstand entertainment. 4-H events, livestock shows, bunny barn, petting zoo, floral and produce displays, food, arts and crafts. Something for everyone. For information call: (800)272-3247
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August 18-21, Butte-Lawrence County Fair
County fair featuring livestock, gardening, sewing, needlework and food. Special activities include sheep dog trials, baby show and team roping. For information call: (605) 892-3371
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August 20, Hot Dog Days
Free hot dogs and cold drinks from 6 to 8:30 p.m. on Main Street. For information call: (605)874-2499
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August 20-22, Yankton Riverboat Days
More than 150 arts and craft booths, two concerts, ethnic food, huge parade, kiddie parade, water ski show, beach volleyball, car show, tractor pull, rodeo, poker run, wandering entertainment and more. For information call: (605)665-3636
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August 21, Glacial Lakes Chili and Salsa Cook-Off
Cooks from a five-state area compete in this event. Approximately 30-35 cooks showcase their best recipes. The winner qualifies for the World Chili Cook-off in Las Vegas. For information call: (605)229-1618
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August 22, Grand Prix at The Falls
This event is a mini Indy-style race with cars sponsored by local businesses. The event also includes food booths, vendors and many activities for children. A fun-filled day for the whole family. For information call: (605)330-9494
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August 24-29, Corn Palace Festival
A celebration of the harvest and the re-decoration of the World's Only Corn Palace. Events include top-name entertainers, carnival, crafts and food booths, and midway rides. Admission for shows only. Handicap accessible. For information call: (605)995-8420
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August 27-29, Kool Deadwood Nites
Classic and street rod competitions, parade, barbecue, sock hop and street dance with big- name entertainment, poker runs, and a show and shine. For information call: (800)999-1876
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August 31-September 6, South Dakota State Fair
Discover one of the nation's last true agricultural expositions. Showcasing agriculture, livestock, machinery, education, home-arts and horticulture exhibits. Unlimited entertainment can be found on 10 free stages and carnival midway, grandstand shows, rodeos and car racing. For information call: (605)353-7340
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September 3-6, Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe Fair and Rodeo
Powwow all four days, rodeo on Saturday, Sunday and Monday. Demolition derby, horse races, kids' day, arts and crafts exhibit, softball tournament, golf tournament and a parade on Monday morning. For information call: (605)964-6685
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September 4-6, Labor Day Weekend Open House
Residents of South Dakota, North Dakota, Wyoming and the Nebraska Panhandle get free admission to Crazy Horse Memorial. Guest artists and craftspeople appearing in the Indian Museum and Education/Cultural Center. For information call: (605)673-4681
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