Events

January 10, 2009

Mobridge Ice Fishing Tournament

Annual ice fishing tournament held on Lake Oahe. There is an entry fee to participate. Rules meeting will take place the night before the event.

Admission: Yes

www.mobridge.org
605-845-2387
Mobridge Chamber of Commerce, Cindy Melcher
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April 3, 2009

Surf 'n Turf

Come dine on wild game and enjoy a silent and penny auction.

Admission: Yes
  General: $8 for feed

www.mobridge.org
605-845-2387
Tourism Committee, Chamber of Commerce
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April 18, 2009 to April 19, 2009

Annual Mobridge Area Art Show

A two-day, judged art show featuring some of the area`s best amateur artists and photographers. There is also a wide variety of demonstrations and exhibits of various arts. Held at the Scherr-Howe Arena.

Admission: Free

605-845-2387 - Mary Kaye Hurst
Mobridge Arts Council
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May 16, 2009

Annual Kids Fishing Tournament

Annual fishing tournament for kids held during South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks` Free Fishing Weekend. Prizes awarded for many fun catagories. Games and fish related activities throughout the touranment. This is fun for the whole family. Begins at 3 p.m. at the Indian Creek Recreation Area.

Admission: Free

www.sdgfp.info/Parks/Regions/OaheSharpe/IndianCreek.htm
605-845-7112 - Aaron Wiechman
Indian Creek Recreation Area
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June 13, 2009

Annual Mobridge Chamber Walleye Classic

Annual walleye fishing tournament in Mobridge. Rules meeting will be held the night before the event.

Admission: Yes

www.mobridge.org
605-845-2387 - Cindy Melcher
Mobridge Chamber of Commerce
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July 2, 2009 to July 4, 2009

Annual Sitting Bull Stampede Rodeo/Celebration

Three full days celebrating the birthday of our nation. PRCA rodeo each night with world-class cowboys and stock. Main street parades, carnival, class reunions and fireworks display. Held at the Mobridge Rodeo grounds.

Admission: Yes

www.mobridge.org
605-845-3775 -Dean Tisdall
Mobridge Rodeo Association
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July 3, 2009 to July 4, 2009

Mobridge Living History Part 2 - Along the River

Five actors will involve five actors who will portray people who lived in this area in the late 1800's or early 1900's. Their stories will be told from their perspective.

Admission: Yes
  Adults: $10.00
  Children: $6.00

605-845-7243 - Diane Kindt
Klein Museum

 

Mobridge, South Dakota was formerly the site of Arikara and other Sioux Indian villages. The present city wasn’t founded until 1906 when the Milwaukee R.R. built a bridge across the Missouri river. A telegrapher used the contraction “Mo. Bridge” in his reports and a name originated that has remained with the town to this day. Mobridge grew rapidly as the division headquarters for the Pacific extension of the railroad.

Mobridge, South Dakota is rich in Indian history and lore. Close by to Mobridge is the remains of an Arikara Village site, the mounds are still visible. Several of these mounds were excavated by the Smithsonian Institution and the artifacts are on display in Washington, D.C. Just outside of Mobridge on a high hill is the Sacajawea Monument, in honor of the Indian woman that accompanied Lewis and Clark.

Mobridge is located on Lake Oahe, a branch of the Missouri River, and one of the top walleye fishing areas in the nation. Several fishing tournaments are held each year along with Lewis and Clark Trail festivals. 

The friendly town of Mobridge has locally owned restaurants and bars, campsites and lodging for the traveler looking for a rest stop along South Dakota's highways 83 and 12. The city slogan is “Make it Mobridge, South Dakota”, you most certainly want to do just that.

Picture your next travel stop in Mobridge, South Dakota!