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12 things to do in South Dakota
South Dakota State Fair
August 28–September 2, 2024 • Event
Experience the charm of the Midwest at this traditional state fair
Corn Palace Festival
August 21-25, 2024 • Event
Participate in decorating the world's only corn palace
Sioux Falls Parade of Lights
November 29, 2024 • Event
The main annual holiday event in the city of Sioux Falls
Winter Wonderland at Falls Park
November 22, 2024–January 5, 2025 • Event
Amazing rock formations illuminated by holiday lights
Bison Herd in Wind Cave National Park
June–September • Nature
A rare sight of bison roaming free through the prairies
Badlands National Park
April–May | September–October • Nature
These dramatic landscapes are the largest protected mixed-grass prairie in the US
Fall Colors
mid-September– late October • Nature
Discover why South Dakota ranks among the top states for natural environment
Fall River Hot Air Balloon Festival
August 23–25, 2024 • Event
Create lifelong memories at this gorgeous hot-air balloon fest
Sioux Falls Airshow
Summer of 2026 • Event
Your most exciting summer getaway, featuring the USAF Thunderbirds' aerobatics
