June 11, 2009 to June 14, 2009
NFAA National Outdoor Archery Tournament
The National Field Archery Association's annual national tournament. Held at the Lewis and Clark Recreation Area.
Admission: Free
www.sdgfp.info/Parks/Regions/LewisClark/LewisClark.htm
605-665-8340 - Bruce Cull
South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks
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June 11, 2009 to June 14, 2009
2009 World Bowhunting Championship
Four days of competitive shooting at 3-D animal targets. Over 20 countries will be represented at this years event. Great family sporting event!
Admission: Free
www.Fieldarchery.com
605-665-8340
Contact: NFAA, Bruce Cull
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July 9, 2009 to July 11, 2009
Tri-State Old Iron Antique Tractor Ride
Antique tractor ride around the Yankton Area. This is a 2 day tractor drive, one day traveling about 75 miles through Nebraska, and the second day traveling approximately 75 miles in South Dakota.
Admission: Free
605-665-9785 - Rodger Harts
Tri-State Old Iron Association
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August 21, 2009 to August 22, 2009
Riverboat Days PRCA Rodeo
Annual seven-event PRCA Rodeo held during Riverboat Days. Also features clowns, a feature act, bull fighters, candy toss, and mutton bustin`. Held on West Highway 50.
Admission: Yes
Adults: $12
Children: $5 under 5 free
www.riverboatdays.com
605-665-9231 - Doug Hevle
Yankton Rodeo Association, Inc
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August 21, 2009 to August 23, 2009
Yankton Riverboat Days and Summer Arts Festival
Three day event packed with arts, activities, and fun. There is something for everyone including road races, hot air balloons, antiques, flea market, musical performances, arts, and much more. Held at Riverside Park.
Admission: Free
www.riverboatdays.com
605-665-1657 - Pauline Rhoades
Yankton Riverboat Days Committee
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August 22, 2009
Dad's Belgian Waffle Feed
Enjoy delicious home-made waffles before the Riverboat Days Parade as Yankton hosts its 26th Annual Riverboat Days in 2009! Nine different syrups top off golden brown waffles served hot and ready to go! Dine in or carry-out. East side of the Riverfront Event Center, 3rd & Walnut Street
Admission: Free
www.dowtownyankton.com
605-260-3003 - Lori Rust
Historic Downtown Yankton
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August 29, 2009
Bash to the Colonies Sailboat Regatta
Sailboat race the length of Lewis & Clark Lake in Yankton, which is up to 20 miles. All day event for all types of sailboats ranging from 16' Hobie Cats to 45' sailboats. Bring your lunch, binoculars, and camera. This promises to be the largest sailboat race in South Dakota with a planned participation of 50+ boats. The event will be followed by a dinner, dance, and trophy presentation.
Admission: Free
605-665-2680 - Jeff Wahl
605-359-5335
Contact: Lewis & Clark Resort
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September 12, 2009
Rockin' RibFest
Activities planned throughout the day include live music, food vendors, amateur rib cooking contest and kids' activities. Held along 3rd Street in Yankton.
Admission: Yes
General: $2.00
Children: under 5 free
www.downtownyankton.com
605-260-3003 - Holly Arend
Historic Downtown Yankton
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September 18, 2009 to September 20, 2009
South Dakota Old-Time Fiddle Contest and Jamboree
This annual, three-day event opens with a Jamboree on Friday; with contests beginning Saturday at 9:30 a.m. and running throughout the day. Entertainment will be taking place at intervals all day and evening. Sunday a Gospel Sing as well as the National Invitational Finals will take place. Ten invited fiddles from all parts of the US will compete in two sessions Saturday and Sunday Held at the 4-H Grounds on Old Highway 50.
Admission: Yes
General: $4/session
Children: 12 and under free
www.fiddlecontest.com
605-357-9357 - George Mallory
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November 20, 2009
Holiday Parade of Lights
Annual lighted holiday parade through Historic Downtown Yankton.
Admission: Free
www.yanktonsd.com
605-665-3636 - Bob Cappel
Yankton Area Chamber of Commerce
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November 21, 2009
Holiday Open House
In-store demonstrations and activities. Carriage rides, holiday designs, cooking demonstrations, kids activites, loft tours, artists and more all in historic downtown Yankton.
Admission: Free
www.downtownyankton.com
605-260-3003
Historic Downtown Yankton, Ronda Barry
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November 28, 2009 to November 29, 2009
Cowboy Christmas
Arts and crafts from over 40 sources, pony and buggy rides, kids? crafts, trick roping demonstrations, refreshments and so much more. All this happens seven miles south of Yankton at the WJ Ranch.
Admission: Free
www.schiferlswjranch.com
402-357-2102
Contact: WJ Ranch, Jan Schiferl
Yankton, South Dakota was settled in 1858 and named for the Yankton tribe of Sioux Indians. Yankton began as a bustling trading post and riverboat town. The busiest town in the region in the nineteenth century nestled along the bluffs of the Missouri River, teeming with railroad people and riverboat traffic. Yankton was a favorite stopping off place for travelers, traders and soldiers. Lewis and Clark camped near the James and Missouri Rivers a short distance from Yankton. You can relive the fascinating past in the many museums, walking tours and architectural sites that are open daily for your enjoyment.
A little known fact about Yankton, South Dakota is that it was the starting point of Lawrence Welk and his band. In 1928 Lawrence Welk went to work for the local radio station, WNAX RADIO, and for nine years was a popular daily radio program.
Yankton, South Dakota is the largest town on the Oyate Trail that runs from Interstate 29 to the Black Hills. Every year the Oyate Trail is a popular route for the bikers heading for the Badlands and eventually the Sturgis Rally.
Picture your next travel stop in Yankton, South Dakota!
Yankton
Chamber of Commerce
803 East 4th Street
Yankton, SD 57078
605-665-7501
www.yanktonsd.com