Sioux Falls South Dakota Entertainment & Events

Special Events

South Dakota Festival of Books
Held at Various Locations
605-688-5715
This annual weekend-long event features more than 50 well-known national, regional and South Dakota authors participating in book signings, presentations in fiction, non-fiction, poetry, children’s/young adult, history/tribal and writers' support, panel discussions and readings. The 2010 South Dakota Festival of Books will take place September 24-26 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. more...

Northern Plains Indian Art Market
605-856-8193 or 605-856-8143
Presented by Sinte Gleska University, the annual Northern Plains Indian Art Market is a four-day juried art show and market that features Native American artists from across the Northern Plains displaying their heritage through their artwork. The Northern Plains Indian Art Market will take September 23-26, 2010. Sinte Gleska University is also offering a wacipi (pow wow) on Saturday evening and educational events related to Northern Plains art, music, dance and philosophy. more...

Sioux Falls Jazz & Blues Festival
Yankton Trail Park
605-335-6101
Sponsored by the Sioux Falls Jazz & Blues Society, this festival is held in July and includes activities such as fantastic outdoor music and community fellowship. more...
Spirit of the West Festival
6200 North Kiwanis Avenue • Sioux Falls, SD 57104
605-334-9202
"A celebration of all things western from the 1800's to the present," the three-day Spirit of the West Festival features cooking competitions, a trade show, western entertainment, reenactments, arena events, trail rides, food and more. The Spirit of the West Festival will take place September 17-19, 2010. more...