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2025 - 2026 Leadership Pierre Arts & Culture Session + Graduation
Leadership Pierre Students will be attending the educational portion of the class, this months topic is ''Next Level Leading'' led by Eric Therwanger. They will then attending session trips and/or panels focusing on ''Arts & Culture.'' They will also attend the Graduation Ceremony! Classroom Only Students will be attending the education portion of the class, this months topic is ''Next Level Leading'' led by Eric Therwanger. Vision Statement: Leadership Pierre is a comprehensive program for current and emerging leaders to analyze characteristics associated with leadership, develop individual skills, and gather an awareness of trends, challenges and issues that face Hughes and Stanley County. Leadership Pierre seeks a diverse group of participants of varying interest and styles across a broad spectrum of achievement from the area. Program: Leadership Pierre is an educational program intended for Pierre area citizens who have an interest in their communities, their leaders and institutions, and/or specific leadership opportunities. During the nine-month program, participants will hear from area experts, tour places which make our community unique, participate in thought-provoking discussion and learn how and why decisions are made...all with the goal of shaping tomorrow's leaders. Up to 15 area people who live or work in Hughes or Stanley County will be selected. Individuals not selected will be added to the wait list. To receive a certificate of completion from Leadership Pierre, participants are expected to attend all sessions in their entirety, kick-off, graduation and at least one community involvement opportunity during the program.
2026 Casey Tibbs Match of Champions
Casey Tibbs Match of Champions Xtreme Broncs is BACK on June 6, 2026 in historic Fort Pierre
2026 Governor's Ag Summit
The 2026 Governor's Ag Summit will bring together policymakers, industry leaders, producers and prospective farmers from South Dakota's farming and ranching communities to share their experiences and develop personal connections. The agenda for this year's Ag Summit will include ag-economic market outlook, policy updates, industry tours, and producer recognition. This year's keynote address will be delivered by Grey Zabel, Seattle Seahawks rookie offensive guard and 2026 Super Bowl LX Champion. A Pierre native, Zabel will share how growing up in South Dakota and the lessons learned working on his family's farm, helped build the character and work ethic that carried him to success in the NFL. He will also discuss his plans to continue his family's farming tradition in the years ahead.
2026 South Dakota State History Conference
Award-winning historian and author Dr. Bradley J. Birzer will be featured speaker at the South Dakota State Historical Society's 2026 Annual History Conference. ?Grit & Glory,? is the theme of this year?s conference. Marking the nation?s 250th, the event will bring in speakers from across the state and the nation to speak about the Declaration of Independence and wider issues about the nation?s founding. There will also be presentations specific to South Dakota and how its people have lived out the founding principles. Registration is open now and can be found at https://www.sdhsf.org/events/. Attendees can purchase full registration, or they can choose which day and events they would like to attend
24th Annual Chamber Golf Classic - 2026
2026 THEME: RED, WHITE, AND BLUE The Annual Chamber Golf Classic will be held Thursday, June 4, 2026 at Hillsview Golf Course. Breakfast and registration begin at 9 AM, with a shotgun start promptly at 10AM. The tournament is in a scramble format. NOTE: Golf Carts will be on a first come, first served registration due to a limited number of availability. If your team is able to supply their own carts, please let us know: edealba@pierre.org Team Fees will cover: Green fees, two golf carts, lunch and one drink ticket per team member + a complimentary entry into the Partee Cart giveaway. (Team member names must be provided to secure this benefit.) Unlimited mulligans are available for $5 each, or $20 for 5 mulligans. Cash or check preferred. More details to come! Email edealba@pierre.org with any questions.
2nd Annual Tacos & Tequila
Join us for music, tacos from Mi Ranchito Mexican Restaurant and of course TEQUILA! 100% Free to attend and sample tequila! Tacos will be available for purchase. All of the tequila being samples will also be on the deepest discount it will be all year! An official list of what's being sampled will be posted closer to the event!
American Legion Sunday Fundays
Live Music on the American Legion Deck! Cold drinks & good vibes. Sundays from May 10 - September 27. No cover charge. May 10 - Randy Burghart May 17 - Carly Bak May 24 - Bob Bowden May 31 - Lance Spears June 7 - Tristen Schofield June 14 - No Worries Band June 20 - Lance Spears June 21 - Bloom 'N Ozzy June 28 - Bob Bowden July 3 - John Swanson July 4 - Side Hackers July 5 - Lithium Project July 12 - The Shop Rags July 19 - Pencil Runaway July 26 - No Name Band August 2 - The Yanktones August 9 - Lance Spears August 16 - Gilbert Padilla August 23 - Weather Dry August 30 - Bob Bowden September 6 - Tristen Schofield September 13 = Carly Bak September 20 - Karaoke by Country September 27 - Bob Bowden
American Legion Sunday Fundays
Live Music on the American Legion Deck! Cold drinks & good vibes. Sundays from May 10 - September 27. No cover charge. May 10 - Randy Burghart May 17 - Carly Bak May 24 - Bob Bowden May 31 - Lance Spears June 7 - Tristen Schofield June 14 - No Worries Band June 20 - Lance Spears June 21 - Bloom 'N Ozzy June 28 - Bob Bowden July 3 - John Swanson July 4 - Side Hackers July 5 - Lithium Project July 12 - The Shop Rags July 19 - Pencil Runaway July 26 - No Name Band August 2 - The Yanktones August 9 - Lance Spears August 16 - Gilbert Padilla August 23 - Weather Dry August 30 - Bob Bowden September 6 - Tristen Schofield September 13 = Carly Bak September 20 - Karaoke by Country September 27 - Bob Bowden
