2018 South Dakota: September to December 2018
FOOD & WINE FESTIVALS, SHOWS & LOCAL FOOD EVENTS
(See also: 2015)
August 30-September 3, 2018
South Dakota State Fair
Huron, South Dakota
September 7-8, 2018
14th Annual Ribs, Rods & Rock 'n Roll - Vermillion, South Dakota
Enjoy two big days of world class BBQ ribs, classic cars, food vendors, arts & crafts, street dance, beer garden, music fest, State BBQ Championship cook-off, children's games, and much, much more! Held in downtown Vermillion. September 27-29, 2018 Annual Buffalo Roundup & Arts Festival
Custer, South Dakota
Feel the thunder and watch cowboys and cowgirls as they roundup and drive the herd of approximately 1,300 buffalo. Not only is the roundup a spectacular sight to see, it is also a critical management tool in maintaining a strong and healthy herd. Following the roundup, stay and watch park staff sort, brand and vaccinate the herd in preparation for the fall buffalo sale. At the Annual Buffalo Roundup Arts Festival, up to 150 vendors will offer for sale their fine arts and crafts including many South Dakota made products. Dutch Oven Cook-Off and Chili Cook-Off. September 29, 2018 10th Annual Great Downtown Pumpkin Festival
Rapid City, South Dakota
Visit Main Street Square and venture down Sixth Street and into Memorial Park for a pumpkin catapult, giant pumpkin weigh-off, chef competition, Rapid City Rush Foundation Kidz Zone, vendors and more! The community-wide celebration of harvest season brings an estimated 25,000 people together for a day of fall fun! Attendance: 25,000. October 6, 2018 Bierbörse - Rapid City, South Dakota
Bierbörse, German for beer stock exchange, is held every October in Main Street Square. The Annual Bierbörse event from noon to 6 p.m. Beer tasting is from 2 to 6 p.m. Admission is free. All ages are welcome, and IDs are required to consume alcohol. The event features a ticketed microbrew tasting, polka music by The Happy Wanderers and homebrew sampling from Ale Riders Homebrewers. October 12-13, 2018 Pumpkin Fest & Lighted Night Parade
Webster, South Dakota
Annual Webster Pumpkin Fest & Lighted Autumn Parade. Pumpkin weigh-ins, hayrides, pumpkin olympics, crafts, food, entertainment, Wagon rides along Main Street, Entertainment, Giant Pumpkin Contest, Baking Contest, Children's Tractor Pull. Something for all ages!! So bring the whole family or just yourself!!! October 15-19, 2018
National School Lunch Week
Nationwide
School Nutrition Association. November 8-10, 2018
Ringneck Festival & Bird Dog Challenge
Huron, South Dakota
The 21st year of the Huron Ringneck Festival competition and the 17th year for the Bird Dog Challenge. Thirty teams with participants from as far away as Washington, Wisconsin, Minnesota and Nebraska compete in the event. The Ringneck Festival competitive hunt consists of six-member teams, each attempting to bring back 18 pheasants. The Huron Ringneck Festival Bird Dog Challenge is an exhibition that tests the skills of dogs and hunters. November 22, 2018 - THANKSGIVING DAY - Nationwide
There are so many events today, they are to numerous to list. November 24, 2018 - Holiday Celebration and Winter Market
Rapid City, South Dakota
Usher in the holiday season with a festive celebration, including shopping a collection of local vendors, a tree lighting ceremony, ice skating, holiday music and a visit from Santa Claus. December 10, 2018 - Terra Madre Day - Worldwide
A worldwide celebration of local food held every year on December 10. Through hundreds of diverse and unique events across the globe, together we show that a global food revolution grows from local roots.
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