9th Annual Hoppy Earth Day Craft Beer Festival
Hoppy Earth Day brings together South Dakota breweries for an afternoon of craft beer, community, and live music. Each brewery will feature at least two beers, giving guests the chance to discover new favorites or enjoy classic styles. Live music includes Tanner Johns and headliner Hot Fuzz, with an after party performance by Tanner Johns inside the restaurant after the festival ends at 5 PM. Tickets are $50 presale, $40 during the one-day Craft Beer Week sale on March 11 (in-house only), and $60 at the door if available. A limited charter bus from The Smoking Mule in Chamberlain, SD is available for $85, which includes festival admission, a commemorative glass, and round-trip transportation. ​ New this year is the Crushable Corner, featuring easy-drinking beer styles and a blind taste test. Live screen printing will also be available for custom Hoppy Earth Day merchandise.
Burger Smash 2026 Pierre Area Referral Service
Pierre Area Referral Service will be kicking off the 2nd Annual Burger Smash. The contest will run from April 1 through April 30, 2026. Net proceeds from the month-long event will benefit all the PARS programs in Hughes and Stanley Counties. Food scarcity continues to be a problem facing our community, this event will raise funds and awareness for this issue, while also showcasing the great burgers our Pierre/Fort Pierre restaurants have to offer. Competing Restaurants: Dock Side at Spring Creek RedRossa Italian Grille Richie Z's Brickhouse BBQ & Grill The Outpost Lodge To vote, go to: https://pierreareareferral.org/events/burger-smash-2026/
Burger Smash 2026 Pierre Area Referral Service
Pierre Area Referral Service will be kicking off the 2nd Annual Burger Smash. The contest will run from April 1 through April 30, 2026. Net proceeds from the month-long event will benefit all the PARS programs in Hughes and Stanley Counties. Food scarcity continues to be a problem facing our community, this event will raise funds and awareness for this issue, while also showcasing the great burgers our Pierre/Fort Pierre restaurants have to offer. Competing Restaurants: Dock Side at Spring Creek RedRossa Italian Grille Richie Z's Brickhouse BBQ & Grill The Outpost Lodge To vote, go to: https://pierreareareferral.org/events/burger-smash-2026/
Candidate Forum 2026
The Pierre Area Chamber of Commerce Government Outreach Committee, DRG Media Group and Riverfront Broadcasting are working out details regarding a candidate forum that would include the Pierre School Board, Pierre Mayor, District 24 House of Representatives, Hughes County Sheriff, and District 24 Senate candidates. More information will be released soon.
Capital City Workshop: Tourism's Economic Statewide & Local Impact
Capital City Workshop Ciara Forest and Kirk Hulstein will be presenting for Travel South Dakota. Topics include 2025 Tourism Statistics, Forever 605 Campaign, and other 2026 Tourism Campaigns!
Central South Dakota Recreation Committee Kick Off
Kick off a stronger Central South Dakota! Join us to connect, celebrate, and launch new recreation opportunities for youth, families, and community! Meal: Guadalajaras Raffle prizes & games Dirty Boot Band performance CSDRC Programming Full bar available More information & tickets available: centralsdrecreationcommittee.com The Central South Dakota Recreation Committee was formed to bring people together around a common vision - creating spaces, programs, and partnerships that support healthy lifestyles, encourage youth development, and ensure seniors remain active and connected.
Community Dinner SDUIH
We will be serving Grilled hotdog, pasta salad, bake beans, and chips. You can also decorate your own water bottles. We will be providing them. ​
