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Join Us for the 11th Annual Riverfest: A Family-Friendly Celebration of Music and Community!

Posted on by Brandon Hanson

Celebrate Community and Music at Riverfest 2024!

Downtown Sioux Falls, Inc. (DTSF) is thrilled to announce the 11th annual Riverfest, generously sponsored by The Bancorp, Inc. This highly-anticipated event will take place on August 17th, 2024, bringing together the community for a day of music, fun, and family-friendly activities along the beautiful Big Sioux River.

An Impressive Musical Lineup

This year’s Riverfest features an outstanding lineup of bands that will keep you entertained throughout the day. We are excited to feature:

  • The Teals: Kicking off the event with their unique blend of indie and alternative rock. Check out The Teals on Facebook
  • Mat D & Roadside Revival: Known for their hard-hitting Americana and soulful tunes, Mat D & Roadside Revival will keep the energy high with their dynamic performance. Learn more about Mat D & Roadside Revival
  • Kid Dakota: Bringing an eclectic mix of indie rock and thoughtful lyrics, Kid Dakota will captivate the audience with their distinctive sound. Discover Kid Dakota
  • Indigenous: Our headliner, Indigenous, will close out the event with their powerful blues-rock performance. Indigenous is known for their electrifying shows and musical prowess. Explore Indigenous

A Family-Friendly Extravaganza

Riverfest offers more great music; it’s a celebration designed for the whole family. This year, we are proud to offer a variety of activities and amenities to ensure everyone has a fantastic time:

  • Food Vendors: Enjoy delicious treats from our wide array of food vendors, including cotton candy, cookies, hotdogs, and more.
  • Activity Tents: Engage in fun and interactive activities for all ages. Our activity tents will feature games, crafts, and other exciting programming geared towards family fun.
  • Performances and Games: Throughout the day, there will be performances and games designed to entertain and delight children and adults alike.

Building Community Through Festivals & Events

At DTSF, we believe in the power of festivals to bring people together and strengthen our community. Riverfest showcases our commitment to creating events that foster connections, celebrate local talent, and provide a platform for families to enjoy quality time together.

Riverfest stands out as the go-to destination for family-friendly entertainment. We invite you to join us for a day filled with music, fun, and community.

Photo Credit: Experience Sioux Falls

Get Involved

Don’t miss out on this incredible event! Mark your calendars for August 17th, 2024, sign up to volunteer, and bring your family and friends to Riverfest. For more details and updates, follow us on Facebook/Instagram and visit DTSF.com.

About Downtown Sioux Falls, Inc. (DTSF)

Downtown Sioux Falls, Inc. (DTSF) boldly leads the downtown community by fostering diverse experiences, economic growth, and a healthy environment. Visit DTSF.com for more information.

We look forward to seeing you at Riverfest, where music, family fun, and community come together!

Ring in the New Year in Downtown Sioux Falls

Posted on by Jared Indahl

Say goodbye to 2020 and hello to 2021 with special events and promotions from downtown small businesses!

New Year’s Eve Events:

New Year’s Eve Specials:

 

13 Reasons You Should Spend Valentine’s Day in Downtown Sioux Falls

Posted on by Charlee Riker

This list is from 2020. Click here for the current 2021 list.

It’s never too early to start planning for a very special day celebrating all kinds of love and we want to help you with yours!  Whether your celebration involves a significant other, a group of best friends, the kids, or yourself; here are 13 reasons to spend your Valentine’s Day in downtown Sioux Falls.

Many of these Valentine’s Day deals and events occur throughout the week of Valentine’s Day.  Enjoy free downtown parking after 5:00pm and weekends.

1. Experience the classic romantic dinner date with your sweetheart. (Please call ahead to make reservations!)

 

2. Bundle up for an outdoor concert and shopping at Jones421 
3. Valentines Day presents. Need we say more? 
4. Let your inner artist shine
5. Attend the theater
6. Dance the night away 
7. There’s plenty of live music
8. You can let the bubbly flow 
9. Celebrate the day of love with the kids  
10. There’s plenty of places for a special “Stay-cation”
11. Learn a new cooking skill
12. Surprise your loved one with a Singing or Candy Gram while supporting a local non-profit
13. Doing the day solo or not a fan of the holiday?  Downtown is still the place for you!

 

Find more downtown events at dtsf.com/events

 

Cover photo credit: Heidi Hansen

Everything You Need to Know About the 7th Annual Downtown Burger Battle

Posted on by Charlee Riker

Prepare your tastebuds for battle with the 7th Annual Downtown Burger Battle! DTSF and the South Dakota Cattlemen’s Foundation kicks off January 2, 2020 and continues through January 31, 2020. A record number of participating downtown restaurants will compete by presenting their take on the classic American burger.

Diners can order and rate each burger feature based on patty, presentation, toppings, bun, and customer service. The restaurant with the highest average score by the end of the month will be the 2020 Burger Battle Champion. New this year, voting will take place on the DTSF Digital Passport. After voting, diners will earn stamps, points, and share their progress to social media.

“Bringing the community back together after the holidays to experience the downtown area in a different way is so important to these small businesses and specifically restaurants.  This year’s Burger Battle is coming back better than ever with more burgers, giveaways and the highly-anticipated DTSF Digital Passport.” said DTSF Marketing & Communication Coordinator Sadie Swier

The sixteen restaurants participating are: 

Diners can also enter a weekly restaurant gift card drawing by posting a photo of features to Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram, tagging the restaurant name and using the hashtag #BurgerBattle20.

In 2019, 8,123 burgers were sold and rated from twelve downtown restaurants.  Learn more about last year’s Burger Battle here.

Find burger contender names and descriptions at https://dtsf.com/event/7th-annual-downtown-burger-battle/.

Celebrate the New Year in Downtown Sioux Falls

Posted on by Charlee Riker

For 2021 New Year’s Eve events and promotions, visit the 2021 NYE page

There’s no better way to ring in the new year than in downtown Sioux Falls. So break out the noisemakers and bubbly because many small businesses are celebrating with special events and holiday hours on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day.

NYE Events:

DTSF Businesses Open New Year’s Eve:

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DTSF Businesses Open New Year’s Day:

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The public is strongly encouraged to make arrangements for safe transportation. AAA members and nonmembers can call 1-800-222-4357 for a free service through Tipsy Tow, Uber and Lyft can be accessed with any mobile device.