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The South Dakota Office of Tourism compiles a statewide calendar of events which is distributed in a variety of ways to visitors, travel writers, group tour operators and other members of the travel trade. Events listed in the calendar must meet certain guidelines.
- Name of event.
- Exact date(s) of the event.
- A brief description (3-4 complete sentences) of the event.
- City/town where event takes place.
- Contact phone number.
- Contact name and address.
- Must be submitted on the official entry form or through the on-line entry form.
- Must be submitted by the September deadline (to receive consideration for the Vacation Guide).
- Exact date(s) of next year’s event.
- Admission information.
- A specific location (street address, park, building).
- Approximate attendance.
- Handicap accessibility.
- Web site - Site must contain additional information about the specific event.
- E-mail address for visitors to request additional information.
- Air shows
- Animal shows
- Antique/collections/quilt shows
- Athletic events (professional or semi-pro)
- Art shows
- Automobile/motorcycle shows
- Boat, sport and camping shows
- Carnivals
- Celebrations (ethnic, holiday, town)
- Centennial-type events
- Children’s events
- Circuses
- Craft shows/demonstrations
- Cook-off championships
- Dance festivals
- Exhibitions
- Expositions
- Fairs
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- Festivals
- Flower/garden shows
- Food/wine tasting festivals
- Gem and mineral shows
- Gun and knife shows
- Home shows/tours
- Hot air balloon events
- Parades
- Monster truck shows
- Music festivals
- Races (auto, motorcycle, dog sled, snowmobile, horse, bike, marathon, foot)
- Re-enactments
- Rodeos
- Skiing and Snomobiling events
- Stage performances
- Tractor Pull contests
- Threshing Bees
- Wacipis (powwows)
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- Banquets
- Church activities
- Conventions, seminars and workshops
- Crazy Days
- Farm or household auctions
- Farmer's markets
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- Grade/Middle/High School sporting, band and
music events or competitions
- Pictures (with Santa, Easter Bunny)
- Reunions
- Rummage/garage sales
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- feature a wide variety of activities
- attempt to capture the unique flavor of an area’s geographic, historical or ethnic heritage
- cater to a particular age group, such as senior, family or children, or niche audience, such as collectors or history buffs
- are traditional events
- appeal to visitors
- the required information was not given
- the event appeals to a local audience rather than visitors
- the event is not unique
- information was received after the deadline or publishing date
- information was illegible
A downloadable version of the entry form is available. If you don't already use Adobe Acrobat or Adobe Acrobat Reader, you will first need to download the program for free.
An on-line entry form is also available.
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