Brookings Arts Festival 2022

July 09 (Saturday 10-7)

July 10 (Sunday 10-5)

Brookings, SD

Located at Pioneer Park in Brookings, SD.

Yankton Summer Arts Festival, 2022

August 19 (Friday)

August 20 (Saturday)

August 21 (Sunday)

Yankton, SD

The Summer Arts Festival is the premiere, three-day arts event of the region held in conjunction with the annual Yankton Riverboat Days Celebration. The festival is held in picturesque Riverside Park which borders the mighty Missouri River. Held annually on the third full weekend in August under the coordination of Yankton Area Arts, the juried show features over 120 fine artists and fine craftsmen from around the country. Each year an estimated 100,000 people attend this community celebration.

Sidewalk Arts Festival, 2022

Saturday September 10th (9am - 5pm)

Sioux Falls, SD

The Sidewalk Arts Festival (SWAF) is a FREE outdoor event with over 260 vendor booths featuring the region’s best fine art, folk art and craft artisans. Enjoy activities for kids, live entertainment, food vendors and more on the streets surrounding the Washington Pavilion. This event is a fundraiser for the Visual Arts Center at the Washington Pavilion and is the region’s largest one-day arts festival. 

Living History Fair, 2023

 January 28th (Friday)

January 29th (Saturday)

The Living History Fair is a two day teaching show where students and their families can learn about our history. 

Living History Fair will be held in Watertown on January 28th, from 8:00am to 3:00pm and January 29th from 9:00am-5:00pm at the Lake Area College Student Center.

This event is open to the public and is free, donations are welcome

Historical Traders Fair:  Artists - Crafters - Clothiers - Book Sellers - Etc.

Historical exhibits, demonstrations, presenters in historical costumes sharing historical tales, items for sale. Fun and interesting for all