The 86th Annual Sioux Empire Fair, Super Saturday Fishing, Fiber Fun, and more. 
Happy Tuesday, Sioux Falls. You know the drill – grab your coffee (or whatever you sip in the morning), kick back, and let Sioux Falls Brief serve up everything you need to know for the week ahead.
📰 In the news
Local happenings: Tiki cocktails and craft beers on patios, dozens of little free libraries popping up across Sioux Falls, and shops opening and closing in town — catch up here.
State-level stories: Local nonprofits unite to tackle hunger, climatologists warn of more extreme weather, and Brookings’ century-old burger spot passes the torch to a foodie fan — see what else is brewing.
National headlines: Safety alerts for hundreds of thousands of Kia and Ford vehicles as an early Atlantic storm takes shape, and Mediterranean diet tips ease inflammation — peruse the best of the rest.
Highlights this week
- Discuss cybersecurity best practices with peers
- Build AI skills with local entrepreneurs
- Catch The Librarians screening and panel discussion
- Join Friday’s Empower SD Diabetes Conference
- Endurance’s auto protection plan is $300 off
🫶 We got your back
Pets: Spoil your furry friend with gourmet meals, spa treatments, and plush toys without breaking the bank. Sioux Falls shops stock all this and more at these pet boutiques.
Gardening: Taming unpredictable winds and a growing season shorter than your Netflix binges turns gardening into an extreme sport. This seasonal planting guide shows you exactly when to sow, grow, and harvest so your garden thrives.
Travel: Solo travel after 50 doesn’t have to feel scary. These safety hacks will have you packing your bag with confidence.
Playhouse: Whether you’re craving toe-tapping show tunes, spine-tingling drama, or the offbeat charm of experimental one-acts, The Premiere Playhouse brings center-stage magic (and just enough backstage buzz) to town.
Wealth: $4,000. That’s how much an ounce of gold is expected to cost in 2026. And since gold thrives in unstable markets, its rally appears far from over. Check out gold IRAs, which let you own physical gold while taking advantage of IRA tax breaks.
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📆 Around town this week
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This week
🎡 86th Annual Sioux Empire Fair @ W.H. Lyon Fairgrounds | Tuesday (8/5) at 10:00am – If you’ve been craving cotton candy and a ferris wheel fix, the Sioux Empire Fair returns to the W.H. Lyon Fairgrounds for its 86th lap around town. Classic rides, deep-fried everything, grandstand shows, and more. Bring stretchy pants and a sense of wonder.
🍹 Tequila Class & Tasting @ Dahlia Kitchen + Bar | Tuesday (8/5) at 6:30pm – Sip your way through the spirit of Mexico with a lineup of tequilas that will have your taste buds doing the cha-cha. Learn to shake, stir, and sip classic tequila cocktails under the guidance of Dahlia’s bar pros, plus light snacks to keep the party going. Tuesdays just got a whole lot more spirited—grab your ticket and raise a glass!
⚡ Tesla @ W.H. Lyon Fairgrounds | Tuesday (8/5) at 7:30pm – Our fairgrounds are about to rattle with Tesla’s bluesy, 1970s-rooted rock, all free with fair admission. These Sacramento vets still rip through Modern Day Cowboy and Signs like it’s 1986, so bring sturdy boots, and maybe some napkins for that air-guitar sweat.
🎲 Marvel Champions – Casual Play @ Game Chest | Friday (8/8) at 5:30pm – If you’ve ever fancied suiting up as a Marvel hero and giving the universe’s worst villains a reality check, swing by for mayhem. We’ll divide into pods of four, share decks for the unprepared, and let you channel your inner Stark, Rogers, or Banner.
🐂 Monsters in the Midway Bulls & Broncs @ W.H. Lyon Fairgrounds | Friday (8/8) at 7:00pm – Whether you blew off February’s Bulls & Broncs or just needed an excuse to skip the treadmill, the Grandstand at Sioux Empire Fair is hosting wild bulls, bucking broncs, and enough dust to hide your ex’s texts. Grab a friend, wear jeans, prepare to cheer.
This weekend
🎣 Super Saturday Fishing@ Sertoma Park | Saturday (8/9) at 10:00am – Summer mornings are for coffee and, occasionally, accidentally fishing, so swing by this open-house angler crash course with rods, bait, and zero sign-up headaches on us. Bring the kids or borrow your neighbor, and let’s see who actually lands something.
🏆 Turbulent Pokemon League Cup@ Turbulent East | Saturday (8/9) at 1:00pm – Convinced your Charmander will outplay a Gengar? For $20, jump into East’s Turbulent Pokémon League Cup, battle through Swiss rounds, one-game Standard matches, and a cut to the top four. Everyone leaves with a promo card and packs, while the champ claims a playmat.
🤠 Sioux Empire Championship Rodeo @ Sioux Empire Fair | Saturday (8/9) at 1:30pm – Consider your weekend plans officially hijacked: we’ve carved out two nights of genuine rodeo action at the Sioux Empire Fair. Think bucking broncos, dusty hats, and all the adrenaline you forgot still exists within a 100-mile radius.
🎤 Dessa @ Levitt Sioux Falls | Saturday (8/9) at 7:00pm – Nothing says summer like a free outdoor concert downtown under the stars with Lady Midnight kicking things off before Dessa drops her clever rhymes. Pack a lawn chair, sample taco trucks, Backyard BBQ, and local wine, and drag along your chattiest crew.
🧶 Fiber Fun @ Old Courthouse Museum | Sunday (8/10) at 1:00pm – Take a break from your pile of unfinished projects and hit the Old Courthouse Museum for Fiber Fun with the Crossthreads Guild. Knit, crochet, or needlepoint your way through a cozy afternoon of crafty camaraderie, pattern gossip, and obligatory yarn puns.
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
🎶 Live music & entertainment
- 8/6 Greatest Show on H2O @ Catfish Bay – 7 pm
- 8/7 J. Carmichael @ The Source – 6 pm
- 8/7 Benny Bassett @ The Barrel House – 7 pm
- 8/7 Sister Sadie @ Levitt at the Falls – 7 pm
- 8/7 Kip Moore @ W.H. Lyon Fairgrounds – 7:30 pm
- 8/8 Four Winds Music & Arts Festival @ Icon Lounge – 5 pm
- 8/8 Too Drunk To Fish @ Blue Rock Bar – 6 pm
- 8/8 Neil Hewitt @ Grand Falls Casino – 8:30 pm
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