Keep moving.

Even slow progress opens up new places and perspectives.

Jul 3 – Jul 5, 2014

Canistota Sport Days

Canistota

Events include a grand fireworks display, parade, street dance, street sports, carnival, vendors, mud drag…

Follow what feels interesting.

Curiosity is usually a better guide than a strict plan.

Jul 4 – Jul 6, 2014

Danish Festival Days

Viborg

Celebrating Viborg's Danish heritage, Viborg was incorporated in 1893 and named after Viborg Denmark. The…

Worth the stop.

Some places don't need much time, just the right moment.

May 22 – May 23, 2026

Czech Days

Tabor

This annual ethnic festival celebrates Czechoslovakian heritage. Enjoy the colorful costumes, delicious Czech food, parade,…

Find your way.

There's no single right route, just the one that fits you.

May 22 – May 24, 2026

Teapot Days

Tea

Annual, three-day event featuring antique and farm tractor pull, arts and crafts festival, parade, mud…

Jun 20 – Jun 21, 2026

Railroad Days

Madison

Rides all day on Train, Doodlebug, and Motorcars. Tour Prairie Village`s historical buildings. Roundhouse Open…

Keep it easy.

The best days usually come without pressure or overplanning.

Jul 11 – Jul 11, 2026

Straw Bale Days Festival

Carthage

Parade of old cars and tractors, games and contests, food booths, crafts and flea market,…

Go where you feel alive.

Pay attention to the places that pull you in without explanation.

Jul 31 – Jul 31, 2026

Lewis and Clark Spirit Mound Festival

Vermillion

Hike up Spirit Mound, the famous prairie hill visited by Lewis and Clark in 1804.…

Take less, experience more.

What you carry matters less than what you notice.

Jul 31 – Aug 2, 2026

Sioux River Folk Festival

Canton

Folk music festival featuring local, regional, and national talent. Bluegrass, blues, Celtic, and a variety…

Simple trips are often the best.

You don't need much for a place to leave an impression.

Aug 5 – Aug 9, 2026

Corn Palace Festival

Mitchell

A celebration of the harvest and the re-decoration of the World`s Only Corn Palace. Events…

Take the long way.

The best parts of the trip are usually the ones you didn't plan.

Aug 8 – Aug 9, 2026

The Great Dakota Wine Fest

Vermillion

An annual event held every Labor Day weekend. There is live music all day, wine-tasting,…

Stop when something catches your eye.

Those moments tend to matter more than the planned ones.

Aug 13 – Aug 16, 2026

Annual Steam Threshing Jamboree

Madison

Be part of this huge Prairie Village event. It’s three big days featuring parades, the…

Stay curious.

A small detour can turn into something worth remembering.

Aug 28 – Aug 28, 2026

Senior Day

Mitchell

The World's Only Corn Palace plays host to Senior Day. This free, one-day event kicks…

Oct 3 – Oct 3, 2026

Newton Hills State Park FestiFall

Canton

Newton Hills State Park near Canton will host the annual FestiFall from 1-5 p.m and…

Stop when something catches your eye.

Those moments tend to matter more than the planned ones.

Nov 8 – Nov 8, 2026

W.H. Over Christmas Festival

Vermillion

Come to the W.H. Over Museum and enjoy crafts and music of the season.