SD State Fair Beef Cookoff
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Ticket Fundraiser
Now thru Aug. 21st 2010- Yankton, SD
A raffle to benefit the Yankton Women's/Children's Center is being held, with the grand prize being a John Deere Riding Lawn Mower (from Fred Haar Company).
Tickets are now available for purchase: $10.00 per ticket/ 3 for $20.00.
Other prizes Include:
*Ground Hunting Blind (donated by Dakota Archery)
*4 Vikings vs Miami Dolphins Tickets
Sept. 19th 2 rooms @ Westin (Donated by Rupiper Travel)
* 3 Digital Cameras (Donated by Brad and Sheryl Dykes)
Contact the YWCC to purchase tickets, 605-665-4811.
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Amateur Rib Cookers Needed
Now Thru Sept. 17th 2010- Yankton, SD
Historic Downtown Yankton is seeking Amateur Rib Cook-Off contestants to highlight
the 4th Rockinʼ Ribfest in downtown Yankton, SD. The Amateur Rib Cook-Off
Competition is open to everyone and follows the KCSB guidelines. Registration starts
at 9:00 am at 3rd & Douglas in downtown Yankton with a turn in time at approximately
4:30 pm. First place will be awarded with a $400 cash prize, second place with $300
and third place with $200.
For more information about Rockinʼ Ribfest or to become an Amateur Rib contestant,
please call 605-260-3003 or email yhrd@iw.net. To download your Amateur Rib Cook-
Off Competition application, rules and guidelines please visit us at
www.historicdowntownyankton.com/events/ribfest.
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School Supplies
Ongoing- Yankton, SD
the Contact Center in Yankton will be taking applications for low-income families needing help with school back packs for their children for the coming school year. those needing help with school supplies can call ROCS at 1-877-254-6110
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Wayne County Fair
July 28th-Aug. 1st 2010- Wayne, NE
The 88th annual Wayne County Fair will run from July 28th-Aug. 1st with lots of fun and entertainment for all ages. Everything from a BBQ, Demolition Derby, Neb Bush pullers, horse show, mud run, and live entertainment with Country star Tracy Lawrence. For a complete list of events go to their website at thewaynecountyfair.com.
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David Garcia Days
On July 29, 2010- Lake Andes, SD
There will be a 3 on 3 girls and boys basketball tournament for ages 7-18, a dunk contest, 4 on 4 coed flag football game, sumo wrestling, dunk tank, kiddy parade with a favorite superhero theme, obstacle course, guitar hero, free throw contest, and much more
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Golf meeting
Aug. 29th 2010- Niobrara, Ne
Niobrara Valley golf Course- Club House will have a meeting on July 29th at 7:30pm in reference to Water, Building and 2 new holes.
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Benefit Concert
July 30th 2010- Madison, SD
Tonic Sol-fa, one of the nation's most in-demand vocal groups, will perform a benefit concert for Habitat for Humanity of East Central South Dakota on Friday, July 30, at Trojan Field on the campus of Dakota State University.
The July 30 concert will begin with an opening performance by the SuFuDu Drumline, a select group of percussionists from the quad state area between the ages of 15 and 21.
All net proceeds from the concert will go directly to Habitat for Humanity of East Central South Dakota, serving Lake and Moody counties.
Concert details:
• Friday, July 30, 2010 at 6:15 p.m.
• DSU Trojan Field, Madison
• Concessions will be available
• Tickets: $15 general admission with kids 5 and under FREE
• Tickets are on sale now at Mochavino in downtown Madison (100 S Egan Avenue) or call (605) 427-9906 to reserve tickets.
For more information visit www.shelterfest.com or contact HFHECSD at (605) 427-9906 or habitat57042@gmail.com.
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Brown Bag Lunch
July 30th 2010- Vermillion, SD
Brown Bag Lunch Programs are free and open to the public. They begin at 12:05 and end at 12:55 p.m. Bring a brown bag lunch. Or, if you prefer to eat early, late, or not at all, please join us anyway. Coffee and tea will be available for 50 cents.
All events are held in the Arne B. Larson Concert Hall at the National Music Museum located on The University of South Dakota campus on the corner of Clark & Yale Streets.
Keyboard Sonatas, featuring Michael Tsalka, Mexico City, Mexico, playing works by Jean-Philippe Rameau, Emanuel Bach, Daniel Gottlob Türk, Wolfgang A. Mozart, and Luigi Cherubini on the NMM's Tangentenflügel by Frantz Jakob Spath & Christoph Friedrich Schmahl, Regensburg, 178[4] and the NMM's clavichord by Johann Paul Kraemer and Sons, Göttingen, 1804.
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Co-Ed Softball Tournament
July 31st- Aug. 1st 2010- Laurel, NE
Join the Co-ed Slowpitch Softball Tournamnet as a Fundraiser for FFA students in Laurel‐Concord, Coleridge, Wynot, Newcastle. It is $100 per team. Registration limited to 20 teams To register call Lucas at (402) 360-0095
ASA rules ‐ Children under 18 need parent waiver & helmet
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Street Dance
July 31st 2010- George, IA
The George Street Dance will be held on Saturday, July 31st on Main Street in George, IA.
Come enjoy Two Bands for the price of One.
The Michael Langley Band from 7:00-9:30pm and Wavelength from 10:00pm-1:00am.
Tickets are $10.00 each at the gate or advanced tickets can be purchased for $8.00 each from Northwest Consultants in George by calling 712-475-2610
Gates open at 6:00pm must be 16 to enter. ID will be required at the gate.
The Street Dance is sponsored by the George Betterment Club, George Fire Department and George Emergency Service.
All proceeds go to support these groups and departments.
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12th Annual Farmers Tournament
Sunday, August 1st - 7:00AM
Register starts August 1st at 7am Highland Oaks Golf Coarse in Ponca NE
Register by calling 402-755-4222 or going directly to Highland Golf Coarse
Only 33 teams available teams will fill up fast do not wait or they will be gone.
4 man golf team $300.00/team
Steak dinner will be provided $500.00 shoot out
Prizes to give away: 2 pickups, John Deere Gator, Kawasaki 4-wheeler, Pin Prizes
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Schuetzenfest
Aug. 1st 2010- Bow Valley, NE
The Bow Valley Park Association invite you to the 2010 German festival "Schuetzenfest" on Aug. 1st. Join them as they re-create the event of theire German Forefathers began 114 years ago. It will begin with a 5K fun run at 8am with church at 10:30am. There will be a parade at noon. Lots of delicious food all day. Games for kids and adults at 1pm. Coronation of the new king and queen at 3:30pm and a talent contest at 5pm with a dance and other fun activities from 6-10pm. For4 more Information call 402-640-4077
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SD State Fair Beef Cookoff
Deadline to Enter - August 2, 2010
All home cooks in SD are challenged to enter the SD State Fair Beef Cookoff on Friday, Sept 3. For $2000 cash prizes, Friday, Sept 3 is the time to showcase your family favorite mouth watering recipe.…call Karla Pazour, Pukwana, SD for details and an entry form. Entries must be postmarked by Aug 2. State Fair Beef Cookoff, hosted by SD Cattlewomen, funded by SD Beef IndustryCouncil with beef checkoff dollars.
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EMS Class
Aug. 5th 2010- Willow Lake, NE
The Emergency Medical Services Program of the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services will offer a workshop on “Water Emergencies” for emergency medical technicians and first responders. The workshop will be held at Willow Lake on Thursday, August 5, from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
The workshop is worth three continuing education hours. For more information, contact Carrie Crawford, Northeast Nebraska Emergency Medical Specialist, at 1-877-227-3609.
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Yankton County 4-H Achievement Days
Aug. 5th- 8th 2010- Yankton
Join the Yankton County 4-H for their achievement days 2010. These events will be taking place at the 4-H grounds in Yankton.
Thursday, August 5th
3:00—6:00 p.m. Interview Judging
4:00-All goods are sold Bake Sale
4:00 p.m. Lunch Stand Opens
6:00—8:00 p.m. Livestock Weigh-In
Friday, August 6th
7:30 a.m. Lunch Stand Opens & Grounds Open for public viewing
8:30 a.m. Rabbit Show
9:30 a.m. Poultry & Egg Judging
10:00 a.m. Swine Show
1:00 p.m. Old McDonalds Farm
1:00-2:30 p.m. Barnyard Olympics
2:30 p.m. Candy Drop
Sponsored by Jake Hoffner Flying Inc.
4:30—5:30 p.m. Dog Agility Demonstration
5:00— 7:00 p.m. Fun Educational Demonstration
5:30—7:00 p.m. Ice Cream Social
6:00 p.m. Beef Show
10:00 p.m. Grounds Closed to public viewing
Saturday, August 7th
7:30 a.m. Grounds Open
9:00 a.m. Sheep Show
10:00 a.m. Round Robin Champion Showmanship
1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Open Class Beef Checkin
1:00 p.m. Fashion Revue Style Show
5:00 p.m. Open Class Beef Show
5:00-7:00 p.m. 4-H Supper
10:00 p.m. Grounds Close
Sunday, August 8th
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Pancake Breakfast
10:00 a.m. Cowboy Church
11:30 a.m. Show Of Champions
11:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. ATV Check In
12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. ATV Rodeo
2:30 p.m. Release of Livestock & all Static 4-H Exhibits
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Balloon Festival
August 6-8th 2010-White Lake SD
White Lake’s 1st Annual Balloon Festival. Come and enjoy all the fun activities all weekend long.
Friday August 6th – Street Dance with “Eclipse” 9pm
Tickets $8 Advanced and $10 at the Gate – Call Tracey to get tickets 680-1640
Saturday August 7th 10am-4pm Arts in the Park
1pm Parade – Balloon Theme
4pm Tour to the Original Site
6pm Pork BBQ in the Park
Dusk Movie in the Park
Sunday August 8th
9am Co Ed Softball Tourney – Call Russ 730-3214
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Open Class Beef Show
Aug. 7th 2010- Yankton, SD
Yankton County Open Class Beef Show & SD Sanctioned Junior Points show will be on Aug. 7th at 5pm. It will be at the Pine Acres 4-H grounds. If you want more information call 605-660-7868.
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Harvest Festival
Aug. 8th 2010- Dante, SD
Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish, Dante, SD is holding its annual Harvest Festival fundraiser Sunday, August 8, 2010. Serving will begin at 4 pm in the air-conditioned hall with 2 serving lines. The menu includes a broasted chicken meal with homemade rollicky, kolaches, and desserts. Bingo, a raffle, and games for all ages will also be available. Our Church Centennial cookbook will also be for sale as we are celebrating “100 Years of Blessings”.
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Pancake Feed
Aug. 8th 2010- Yankton, SD
Yankton County 4-H and Yankton Ice Association will host a pancake feed at the Yankton 4-H grounds on Aug. 8th from 9-noon. Serving pancakes, coffee, milk and juice. $5.00 for those 10 and up and $3.00 under ten. Come out and support two wonderful organizations working together for the youth of Yankton.
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Vendor Market
Aug. 14th 2010- Yankton, SD
The Yankton Vendor Market is going on August 14, and September 11. at the Yankton 4-H Grounds
The hours are from 8-2pm. This venue has numerous vendors and their products which are available cash and carry.
The vendors include Scentsy Wickless Candles, Uppercase Living (expressions for your wall), Silpada, Pampered Chef, Tastefully Simple, Avon, Homemade Tackle, Girl Scout cookies, Memory Bears, The Bag Lady, Longaberger Baskets, Scrapbook supplies, Antique Toys, Collectibles, DVD's, tools, movies, Yummy concessions, and much more. There is something for everyone. Bring your family and come and see all that the Yankton Vendor Market! Come and get your Mother's Day gift, graduation gift, wedding gift, or anniversary gift here!
If you need any further information, please contact Shelley McNatt at 605-661-7395.
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5K Run/Walk
Aug. 14th 2010- Vermillion, SD
Clay County 4-H 5k Run/Walk, Saturday August 14, 2010 Vermillion SD for more information contack Jolly JJ's 4-H club at 605-624-4747. $20 dollars includes T-shirt and pre-registration by Monday August 2nd
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Kimball Klassic
August 14th 2010- Kimball, SD
Kimball Klassic – City Wide Rummage Sales, Craft Fair/Rummage Sales at the American Legion, Klassic Car Show, Kolachi Days, and Street Dance Featuring Dustin Evans and the Good Times. Advanced Tickets for Street Dance $8 and $10 At Gate.
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Singles Dance
Aug. 14th 2010- Yankton, SD
The Yankton Area Social Singles will host a singles dance on Saturday, August 14th. The band JK’s Country will provide music from 8:00 pm to 12:00 midnight at the Yankton VFW, 209 Cedar Street, Yankton, SD. Admission is $8 per person with $1 toward a cash drawing. There will be specialty and mixer dances throughout the evening. All area singles and non-singles are welcome.
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Adams Homestead
Aug. 14th 2010- North Sioux City, SD
On August 14, 1997, Adams Homestead & Nature Preserve officially opened as a state park. We mark this very special occasion by having an annual festival on or around this day. This year Saturday, August 14, 2010 has been selected as our festival date.
There are many new and exciting activities that are scheduled throughout the day. Some of the activities include threshing machine demo, corn shelling, candlemaking, tin punching, homestead tours, rope making, musicians, watermelon seed spitting contest, buffalo chip throwing contest, face painting, rope making, Dutch Oven Cooking Demo, Frying pan throwing contest, homemade pie contest and much, much more!
Those interested in participating in the homemade pie judging contest need to bring their pies to Adams Homestead by 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, August 14. The pie judging will start at 11:30 p.m. Pies will be judged by their appearance, texture and taste.
Plan to spend the entire day at Adams. We will have food and refreshments that you may purchase while enjoying your day of FREE entertainment. There will be activities, presentations, music, and crafts for the ENTIRE family to enjoy and take part in. Get a sense of history, learn about your heritage and explore the outdoors! Bring your walking shoes, bikes, strollers and your love for the great outdoors and we will do the rest!
We are located off Interstate 29 Exit 4, 1-mile west, and ½ mile south. You can follow the brown nature area signs from the interstate.
If you have any questions, please feel free to call us at (605) 232-0873!
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Fundraiser
Aug. 14th 2010- Yankton, SD
Wayne Conn Family Benefit will be on Aug. 14th. Join them for A DAY OF FUN FILLED EVENTS!!!! Starting with a Poker Run beginning at Phinneys ending at CJ’s Registration @11:30 Start time 12:30 ALL vehicles welcome $15 per person If you are not interested in the poker run, please join us at 4:00pm at CJ’s at the Lake (54882897 Road, Crofton NE) for Food (free will donation) Silent Auction and DJ Entertainment. Designated driver will be available New or nearly new items needed for the silent auction. Please contact one of the people listed to the right if you have anything to donate. For more information contact Michelle - 665-4486, Chelsi - 661-1318, Kurt Johnson - 661-3353. If Interested in Poker Run Contact Kurt Johnson
benefit to help pay medical and funeral expenses
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EMS Class
Sept. 13th 2010- Yankton, SD
Beginning September 13th, Yankton County EMS will be conducting a EMT Basic class. This is a 120 hour Basic EMT class following the National Education Standards for EMTs. The course will finish in January 2011, and students will then be eligible to take the National Registry EMT test. Applications can be picked up at 805 Capitol St. or on our website at yanktonems.com. You can also call 668-9033 or 661-6795 for information.
The class will be held at the Yankton County EMS Training Center, 805 Capital Street. Application deadline is August 20th. Pre-registration is required. Class size is limited.
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Heritage Ride
Aug. 21st 2010- Elk Point, SD
Heritage Ride 2010-Elk Point, SD Saturday, August 21st, 2010 Registration is at Cody’s Homestead parking lot, just off Exit 18 and I- 29. We are getting a new Main street, so we’ll be in the parking lot of Cody’s, far West Main street. Signs will be posted. Reg. starts at 7:30 am. Come early, we’ll flip some pancakes, and sausage before the ride, for a small fee.
SAG wagon & refreshments provided during Ride Come and join in the fun! This will be our 13th bike ride, raising funds for our Youth Mentoring Program. The Bike Ride will start at 9:00am. All of our bike routes are on blacktop, and we have varying lengths to fit the beginning to the experienced rider. Lewis and Clark Heritage Days Festival will also be taking place, and you are welcome to join in the food, fun and entertainment at the City Park. Lunch and Tee shirt options are available. This year, lunch will be served at Cody’s, at the Registration area. Your participation helps keep our mentoring program thriving in Clay and Union County, SD! We will have 6 different routes, and sags will have snacks with them. Two break stops are scheduled on the main route. Bicycle helmets are required. Riders must be at least 10, with adults supervision needed for youth 10-16.
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Car Show
Sept. 4th- Sioux City, IA
41st annual Bill Diamond Antique and Classic Car Show will be Sept. 4th from noon-4pm. It will take place at the Sgt. Floyd River Museum and Welcome Center. free admission, concessions, music and a show & shine event.
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3 on 3 Basketball Tournament
Sept. 4th 2010- Hawarden, IA
West Sioux Athletic Boosters 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament
Saturday, Sept. 4, 2010
Age Divisions for Boys and Girls: 8 & up, 10 & up, 12 & up, 14 & up, 16 & up, H.S.
- All players must be of age by August 1, 2010 to be able to play in that age division -
No exceptions - Players may play up but not down
Registration, Waiver and Rules/Information Forms can be found on the Hawarden's city home page http://cityofhawarden.com/
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Labor Day Celebration & Threshing Show
Sept. 6th 2010- Newcastle, Ne
Come celebrate Labor day in Newcastle with their annual Labor Day celebration and One Day Threshing Show.
Watermelon Feed at 3:30 in Pfister Park. Sand Pile money dig for the kids. Gas Engines Rope Making Pedal Tractor Raffle Operating Steam Engine, Horsedrawn Wagons, Threshing Machines, Tractors from all eras on Display, Tractor Giveaway: Allis ChalmersC ($5 donation for a chance towin). Food Stands open at 11:00 A.M. (Pfister Park Shelter House and Concession Stand in the Threshing area.) Parade begins at 11:00 A.M. Craft fair at American Legion Hall. For threshing exhibit questions Contact Show Manager Tim Rohan at 402-355-2658 Event funded in part by a grant from the Dixon County Convention and Visitors Bureau. Kids games in Pfister Park from 1 to 3 p.m. Fishing game; dart throw; sponge throw; duck pond and numerous others. Foot races at 2:30 p.m. Kiddie Tractor Pull at 1:00 p.m. in Pfister Park. Bingo Trolley Craft Fair Train Rides. Plus so much more. Contact Denise (Greg) Kneifl at 712-301-8644 or email newcastlelaborday@wildblue.net for pre-registration information. Registration ends at 10:45 am on Labor Day.
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Vendor Market
Sept. 11th 2010- Yankton, SD
The Yankton Vendor Market is going on September 11. at the Yankton 4-H Grounds
The hours are from 8-2pm. This venue has numerous vendors and their products which are available cash and carry.
The vendors include Scentsy Wickless Candles, Uppercase Living (expressions for your wall), Silpada, Pampered Chef, Tastefully Simple, Avon, Homemade Tackle, Girl Scout cookies, Memory Bears, The Bag Lady, Longaberger Baskets, Scrapbook supplies, Antique Toys, Collectibles, DVD's, tools, movies, Yummy concessions, and much more. There is something for everyone. Bring your family and come and see all that the Yankton Vendor Market! Come and get your Mother's Day gift, graduation gift, wedding gift, or anniversary gift here!
If you need any further information, please contact Shelley McNatt at 605-661-7395.
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Rockin' RibFest
Sept. 18th 2010-Yankton, SD
In its fourth year, Rockinʼ Ribfest has become a popular one-day event located on 3rd Street in Historic Downtown Yankton. Last yearʼs event drew a crowd of over 8,500 people to the area. Yanktonʼs “Biggest Block Party” features FREE LIVE music, a FREE Kidsʼ Playland, an Amateur Rib Cook-Off Competition and rib vendors from across the Midwest. Rockinʼ Ribfest will be held on Saturday, September 18th from 11 am - 11 pm. A free classic rock ʻn roll concert opening with Rust will kick off the event. The Mitigators, Mrs. Begley and the Boys, the Austin Beuscher Band and Go Figure will follow. Quazy will cap off the night, playing from 9 - 11 pm.
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Walk A Mile In Her Shoes
September 18th 201- Yankton, SD
the yankton Women's & Children's Center is excited to announce Yankton's 3rd annual awareness and fundraising walk in conjunction with ribfest. On Sept. 18th, they will be sponsoring ' Walk a Mile in her Shoes' where men aprticipate by walking a designated route, in women's heeled shoes to raise awareness for domestic violence and sexual assult. All are welcome to support a walk and if you would like to ba walker register with the shelter at 605-665-4811
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Concert
Saturday, Sept. 18- South Yankton
Dan Tyminski & Ronnie Bowman in concert at WJ Ranch (located 7 miles south of Yankton)
Dan Tyminski is a member of Alison Kraus & Union Station. He is well-known as the singing voice of George Clooney in "O Brother Where Art Thou?".
Ronnie Bowman is a member of the bluegrass band Lonesome River Band and is a songwriter for Kenny Chesney and Brooks & Dunn.
See www.schiferlswjranch.com or call (402) 357-2102 for ticket information. Concert starts at 8pm
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Charity Golf Tournament
Sept. 18th 2010- Vermillion, SD
Join them for the Ronald McDonald Charity/Fundraiser Golf Tournament in Vermillion, SD at The Bluffs on September 18 at 10am
A Ronald McDonald Charity/Fundraiser 4-man best ball golf tournament (18 holes) will be held at the Bluffs September 18th at 10am. Those wishing to participate should call Corey Anderson as listed above. Various door and pin prizes will be awarded and Mulligans can be purchased. A kids carnival with inflatables will also be available for kids from 10am - 2 pm. The Ronald McDonald house is short on paper products, so toilet paper, paper towels, and kleenexes can be dropped off at the golf course. Those wishing to donate monetary funds or hole sponsorship should contact Corey Anderson at 605-660-7301 for a tee time
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