South Dakota Event Options:
August 20, 2004 to August 29, 2004
Central States Fair
Rapid City
Top-name grandstand entertainment, professional rodeos, cattle shows, 4-H achievement days, carnival, kids` activities, entertainment in beer tent, stock dog trials, and more. Held at the Rapid City Fairgrounds.
Admission: Yes
Adult: $1
Child: free (6 and under)
Average Attendance: 150,000
Handicap Access: Yes
Contact: Central States Fair Inc, Ron Jeffries, 800 San Francisco Street, Rapid City, SD 57701
Phone: 605-355-3861
Website: www.centralstatesfair.com
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August 24, 2004 to August 26, 2004
Tribal Art and Trade Markets
Fort Thompson
Native American art vendors exhibits and events will be set up throughout Lower Brule and Fort Thompson.
Admission: Free
Handicap Access: Yes
Contact: Alliance of Tribal Toursim Advocates, Daphne Richards - Cook , 710 San Marco Blvd. , Rapid City, SD 57702
Phone: 605-870-5144
Website: www.attatribal.com
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August 25, 2004 to August 29, 2004
Vermillion Lewis and Clark Festival
Vermillion
Festival celebrating the 200th anniversary of the Lewis and Clark expedition. On August 25th, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., is the celebration at Spirit Mound, arranged by the Adams Homestead Group and other groups, and including talks and craft tables. Bus trips to Spirit Mound will initiate from the W.H. Over Museum in Vermillion and from the Homestead site. (In the event of rain, activities will take place at the W.H. Over Museum.) On August 28th, at 8 a.m., there will be a hike to Spirit Mound from the Vermillion River.
Admission: Free
Handicap Access: Yes
Contact: W.H. Over Museum, 1110 Ratingen Street, Vermillion, SD 57069
Phone: 605-677-5228
Website: www.usd.edu/whover
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August 26, 2004 to August 29, 2004
Kool Deadwood Nites
Deadwood
`50s and `60s celebration featuring more than 500 classic cars. Events include two free concerts/street dances, a show-n-shine, cruise of champions, poker run, and more.
Admission: Yes
Other: For car show.
Average Attendance: 50,000
Handicap Access: Yes
Contact: Deadwood Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Bureau, Joe Hamm, 735 Main Street, Deadwood, SD 57732
Phone: 800-999-1876
Website: www.deadwood.org
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August 27, 2004 to August 29, 2004
Prairie Village Steam Threshing Jamboree
Madison
Annual event held at Prairie Village, a replica of a pioneer town. Steam-powered and horse-powered threshing. Many antique tractors and cars, tractor pull, and musical entertainment. Other activities include train rides, dinner train, carousel rides, and tours of the village`s historic buildings. 2004 features Hart-Parr Oliver and 2005 features International.
Admission: Yes
Adult: $6
Child: $2, ages 6-12
Average Attendance: 35,000
Handicap Access: Yes
Contact: Prairie Village, PO Box 256, Madison, SD 57042
Phone: 800-693-3644
Website: www.prairievillage.org
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August 27, 2004 to August 29, 2004
Yankton Lewis and Clark Festival
Yankton
Re-enactment of the Grand Council when Lewis and Clark met with the Yankton Sioux. See re-enactors in period attire, Native American dancers, presentations, keelboats and pirogue, vendors, Dutch Oven cook-off, canoe and kayak excursions, and enjoy a buffalo feed. 2004 marks the bicentennial of Lewis and Clark's travel through Yankton.
Admission: Free
Average Attendance: 3,000
Handicap Access: Yes
Contact: Yankton Chamber of Commerce, Kim Nelson, PO Box 588, Yankton, SD 57078
Phone: 605-665-3636
Website: www.lewisandclarkfestival.com
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August 27, 2004 to August 29, 2004
South Dakota Festival of Books
Sioux Falls
More than fifty regional and national writers will give concurrent readings and book signings at several venues on Saturday and Sunday. This second annual, three-day celebration of readership and authorship will include an exhibitors' hall, receptions, concerts, and special events. Held alternating years in Deadwood and Sioux Falls.
Admission: Free
Handicap Access: Yes
Contact: South Dakota Humanities Council, Don Simmons, Box 7050, University Station, Brookings, SD 57007
Phone: 605-688-6113
Website: web.sdstate.edu/humanities/festival
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Iowa Event Options:
August 23rd to 27th First Week of Classes at Iowa State University
August 25th “Welcome Fest”
August 23rd to 27th First Week of Classes at University of Iowa
August 23 - 29, 2004
Second Annual Music Festival
Avoca [West Central Region]712-545-9131
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Several stages of music, crafts, camping.
August 26 - 28, 2004
Restoration Days
Albia [South Central Region]
641-932-5108
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Parade, kids' activities, live entertainment, food, Victorian costumes, tractor displays, art shows, quilt shows. Restoration projects highlighted.
August 27 - 29, 2004
Salem Old Settlers
Salem [Southeast Region]319-258-4301 or 319-258-2601
Web site: http://www.henrycountytourism.org
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Carnival midway, quilts, food, entertainment, crafts.
August 27 - 28, 2004
Bluegrass in Rand Park
Keokuk [Southeast Region]800-383-1219 or 319-524-5599
Web site: http://www.keokuktourism.com
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National and regional bands, workshops and impromptu jam sessions.
August 27 - 29, 2004
Old Time Power Show
Cedar Falls [Northeast Region]
319-268-4266
Web site: http://www.cedarfallstourism.org
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At Antique Acres.
August 27 - 29, 2004
Lincoln Highway Days
Nevada [Central Region]
515-382-6538
Large parade, carnival, rodeo, flea market, adult and teen dances, car show, tractor show, crafts, re-enactments.
August 27 - 29, 2004
Allison Fun Days
Allison [North Central Region]319-267-2245
Web site: http://www.butlercountyiowa.com
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Parade, street dance, food, games, car show.
August 27 - 28, 2004
Wilton Founders Day
Wilton [East Central Region]
563-263-8895
Web site: http://www.meetmuscatine.com
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Nightly entertainment, food, rides and games, 3-on-3 basketball tournament, 5K race and golf tournament.
August 28 - 29, 2004
Wings, Wheels and Whistles
Greenfield [Southwest Region]641-743-8444 or 641-343-7184
Web site: http://www.greenfieldiowa.com
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Food, entertainment, car show, parade, fly-in breakfast, Iowa Aviation Museum tours, airplane rides.
August 28 - 29, 2004
Volga River Cruise Days
Volga [Northeast Region]563-767-2955
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Music in the park, arts and crafts, car show, car cruise.