Insider's GuideThe Downtown Sioux Falls, Inc. (DTSF) team works diligently to promote the downtown community and all it has to offer, especially during the holiday season! Get to know our team a little better as we share what we appreciate about downtown during the holidays along with the items from our personal wishlists. We also want to know your DTSF Wishlists and spread holiday cheer with a gift card giveaway! Find out how you can win at the bottom of this story.
Joe Batcheller, DTSF President
Favorite part about downtown during the holiday season:
My favorite part of downtown is seeing the happy and friendly business owners with their stores and restaurants filled with holiday shoppers and the sidewalks lined with people enjoying the ambience of the Christmas lights and decorations.
Joe’s DTSF Wishlist:
- A pair of Keen Slippers from Duluth Trading Company
- A massage from Spa 2000
- A DTSF Gift Card for a night out on the town
Nathan Hofer, Membership Coordinator
Favorite part about downtown during the holiday season:
The lights and decorations for sure; it just feels so festive down here!
Nathan’s DTSF Wishlist:
- A new, toasty outdoor vest from the Great Outdoor Store
- One of those super cool wine dispensers from Sticks & Steel
- Anything quirky from Zandbroz that’s not a toy, but is totally a toy
Sarah Munce, Accounts Coordinator
Favorite part about downtown during the holiday season:
My favorite thing about downtown during the holiday season is that it is like being in a living snow globe. All the lights, historic buildings, and the people out shopping, it is beautiful and magical.
Sarah’s DTSF Wishlist:
- DTSF Gift Card
- A hair cut at Hair Essence
- A French Press and The Breaks Coffee from Plum’s Cooking Company
The Downtown Sioux Falls Gift Card is issued by MetaBank®, Member FDIC.
Steven Dahlmeier, Programs Director
Favorite part about downtown during the holiday season:
The holiday lights.
Steven’s DTSF Wishlist:
- Arc’teryx jacket from the Great Outdoor Store
- Lefse from The Cookie Jar
- DeWalt Reciprocating Saw from Nyberg’s Ace
Sadie Swier, Marketing and Communications Coordinator
Favorite part about downtown during the holiday season:
Walking through Falls Park Winter Wonderland Lights Display and the holiday storefront window displays!
Sadie’s DTSF Wishlist:
- Tea Kettle from The Spice and Tea Exchange
- Cowl neck sweater from MK Threads
- A cooking class certificate from Plum’s Cooking Company
We want to know your DTSF Wishlist
We also want to spread the holiday cheer with a GIFT CARD GIVEAWAY! Starting today and lasting through Christmas, we’re getting in the holiday spirit with a drawing for three $50 DTSF gift cards.
Follow these steps to enter the drawing:
- Post to social media with any item on your #DTSF Wishlist.
- Tag the retailer, organization, or business of where to get your wishlist item.
- Use the hashtag #dtsfwishlist
That’s it! The winners will be announced at the end. Let’s have some fun showing off our amazing local businesses and help your friends and family get you the perfect gift
Still looking for the perfect gift for your DTSF Wishlist? Purchase a DTSF giftcard!
Check out many of the holiday events in DTSF at the DTSF events page.
– Happy Holidays from the team at DTSF!
