Geddes, South Dakota is one of South Dakota’s small and friendly towns that got its start as a trading site on the Missouri River. Geddes, SD was actually founded in 1900 and named for a Milwaukee railroad official, D.C. Geddes when the railroad came through.
Geddes lies in direct route with the Lewis and Clark Trail on Highway 50, and is only about a 10 minute drive from the Missouri River. Today Geddes is considered a prime fishing and pheasant hunting area. There are several lodges and bed and breakfast establishments in and around Geddes that furnish accommodations for all travelers.
Picture your next travel stop in Geddes, South Dakota!
March 28, 2009
Spring Flea Market and Antique Auction
Buyers and sellers from three states gather at this annual event with antiques, vehicles, tools, coins, and crafts of all kinds. Held on Main Street in the Community Center.
Admission: Free
Www.geddessd.org
605-337-2501
Geddes Historic District, Ronald Dufek
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May 30, 2009
Memorial Day Program
Annual program recognizing veterans with dignified speakers at the cemetary.Followed by a catered meal at the Geddes Community Center.
Admission: Yes
Adults: $8
Children: $4
www.geddessd.org
605-337-2188
Geddes Civic Club, Ronald Dufek
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June 13, 2009
Peter Norbeck Day
Features a Peter Norbeck 1850s fur trader re-enactment, plus other activities. Held at the Geddes Community Center.
Admission: Free
www.geddessd.org
605-337-2501
Geddes Historic District, Peter Worbeck
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August 7, 2009 to August 9, 2009
Fur Trader Days and Antique Tractor Pull
Fur Traders Days, Celebrating the first commercial business of Dakota Territory. The trading post has been relocated to the Geddes Historical Park on the south end of main street. Also in the Park is the boyhood home of Peter Norbeck and the red, white, and blue (one room) school house. Saturday: antique parade, cowboy mounted shooting, fish casting contest, tractor rodeo, Sunday: more cowboy mounted shooting, 4 wheeler drag races, antique tractor pull and pickup pull, lawn mower poker run. Plus: Softball tournaments, sand volleyball, flea market/craft show, bingo, petting zoo, horseshoe tournament, queen and princess contest.
Admission: Yes
Adults: $3
Children: Free (12 and under)
www.geddessd.org
605-337-2501
Geddes Fur Traders, Inc, Ronald Dufek
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October 11, 2009
Fall Demolition Derby
This annual event is the last demolition derby of the year. Includes a calcutta on the last two heats. Held at the Geddes Athletic Complex.
dmission: Yes
Adults: $5
Children: Free (12 and under)
www.geddessd.org
605-337-2501
Geddes Historic District, Ronald Dufek
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October 31, 2009
Fall Flea Market and Community Auction
Buyers and sellers from three states gather at this annual event with antiques, clothing, homemade food, vehicles, furniture, tools, crafts and more. Held at the Geddes Community Center.
Admission: Free
www.geddessd.org
605-337-2501
Geddes Historical District
PO Box 97
Geddes, SD 57342
605-337-2501
www.geddessd.com