Events
St. Patty’s Day Celebration
March 17, 2026. Parade and Irish stew feed. Facebook updates: @Irish Club of Central SD
Sharpe Showdown
April 26-27, 2025. Walleye tournament on Lake Sharpe on the Missouri River. Registration is $450 per team with 60 two-person teams and 80% payout.
More information: Sharpe Showdown 2025 – Apr 25, 2025 to Apr 27, 2025 – All CM page layouts – Pierre Area Chamber of Commerce
Pierre Half Marathon
May 2, 2026. 7th Annual Pierre Half Marathon. Scenic out-and-back course. @Oahe Family YMCA
Casey Tibbs Match of Champions
June 6, 2026. A PRCA Xtreme bronc match. Facebook updates: @Casey Tibbs Foundation
Oahe Days Arts & Music Festival
June 19-20, 2026. Live concerts, Carnival, food, vendors and much more. www.oahedays.com
4th of July Celebration
July 3 – 4, 2026. Parade, 4-mil run, rodeo, band concert, and lots of fireworks. www.visitfortpierre.com
SD Governor's Cup Walleye Tournament
July 18-19, 2026. Longest running walleye tournament in existence. https://thefishingcrew.com
4H Rodeo Finals
August 14-16 2026. All events are held in August at the Stanley County Fairgrounds in Fort Pierre.
Ft. Pierre Horse Racing
October 3-4, 2026 The races are held annually at the Fort Pierre Fairgrounds.
Christmas at the Capitol
Nov. 26 – Dec. 26, 2025. Christmas tree lighting ceremony is on Tuesday, December 25, 2025. Nearly 100 trees are decorated and displayed in the Capitol. Facebook updates: @Christmas at the Capitol
Parade of Lights
December 4, 2026. Celebrate the season with music, lighted floats, and a visit from Santa. www.pierre.org
Oahe Winter Festival
December 5, 2026. Annual Oahe Winter Festival. Shop at various vendor shows all over the region. www.pierre.org
