Events

From a bustling main street to school activities to travelers from all corners, our vibrant community is always busy! Scroll past this month’s calendar for an overview of the year’s major events.

Calendar of Events

	September 2023
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				1 Akta Lakota New Exhibit Opening Akta Lakota New Exhibit Opening June 19, 2023 - October 31, 2023 Akta Lakota Museum & Cultural Center, 1301 N Main St, Chamberlain, SD 57325, USA Click Here for more information: Navigating Narratives See more details •	2 Akta Lakota New Exhibit Opening Akta Lakota New Exhibit Opening June 19, 2023 - October 31, 2023 Akta Lakota Museum & Cultural Center, 1301 N Main St, Chamberlain, SD 57325, USA Click Here for more information: Navigating Narratives See more details •	3 Akta Lakota New Exhibit Opening Akta Lakota New Exhibit Opening June 19, 2023 - October 31, 2023 Akta Lakota Museum & Cultural Center, 1301 N Main St, Chamberlain, SD 57325, USA Click Here for more information: Navigating Narratives See more details •
4 Akta Lakota New Exhibit Opening Akta Lakota New Exhibit Opening June 19, 2023 - October 31, 2023 Akta Lakota Museum & Cultural Center, 1301 N Main St, Chamberlain, SD 57325, USA Click Here for more information: Navigating Narratives See more details •	5 Akta Lakota New Exhibit Opening Akta Lakota New Exhibit Opening June 19, 2023 - October 31, 2023 Akta Lakota Museum & Cultural Center, 1301 N Main St, Chamberlain, SD 57325, USA Click Here for more information: Navigating Narratives See more details •	6 Akta Lakota New Exhibit Opening Akta Lakota New Exhibit Opening June 19, 2023 - October 31, 2023 Akta Lakota Museum & Cultural Center, 1301 N Main St, Chamberlain, SD 57325, USA Click Here for more information: Navigating Narratives See more details •	7 Akta Lakota New Exhibit Opening Akta Lakota New Exhibit Opening June 19, 2023 - October 31, 2023 Akta Lakota Museum & Cultural Center, 1301 N Main St, Chamberlain, SD 57325, USA Click Here for more information: Navigating Narratives See more details •	8 Akta Lakota New Exhibit Opening Akta Lakota New Exhibit Opening June 19, 2023 - October 31, 2023 Akta Lakota Museum & Cultural Center, 1301 N Main St, Chamberlain, SD 57325, USA Click Here for more information: Navigating Narratives See more details •	9 Akta Lakota New Exhibit Opening Akta Lakota New Exhibit Opening June 19, 2023 - October 31, 2023 Akta Lakota Museum & Cultural Center, 1301 N Main St, Chamberlain, SD 57325, USA Click Here for more information: Navigating Narratives See more details •	10 Akta Lakota New Exhibit Opening Akta Lakota New Exhibit Opening June 19, 2023 - October 31, 2023 Akta Lakota Museum & Cultural Center, 1301 N Main St, Chamberlain, SD 57325, USA Click Here for more information: Navigating Narratives See more details •
11 Akta Lakota New Exhibit Opening Akta Lakota New Exhibit Opening June 19, 2023 - October 31, 2023 Akta Lakota Museum & Cultural Center, 1301 N Main St, Chamberlain, SD 57325, USA Click Here for more information: Navigating Narratives See more details •	12 Akta Lakota New Exhibit Opening Akta Lakota New Exhibit Opening June 19, 2023 - October 31, 2023 Akta Lakota Museum & Cultural Center, 1301 N Main St, Chamberlain, SD 57325, USA Click Here for more information: Navigating Narratives See more details Chamberlain-Oacoma Area Chamber of Commerce/CVB Board Meeting Chamberlain-Oacoma Area Chamber of Commerce/CVB Board Meeting September 12, 2023 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM 118 S Main St, Chamberlain, SD 57325, USA See more details • •	13 Akta Lakota New Exhibit Opening Akta Lakota New Exhibit Opening June 19, 2023 - October 31, 2023 Akta Lakota Museum & Cultural Center, 1301 N Main St, Chamberlain, SD 57325, USA Click Here for more information: Navigating Narratives See more details •	14 Akta Lakota New Exhibit Opening Akta Lakota New Exhibit Opening June 19, 2023 - October 31, 2023 Akta Lakota Museum & Cultural Center, 1301 N Main St, Chamberlain, SD 57325, USA Click Here for more information: Navigating Narratives See more details •	15 Akta Lakota New Exhibit Opening Akta Lakota New Exhibit Opening June 19, 2023 - October 31, 2023 Akta Lakota Museum & Cultural Center, 1301 N Main St, Chamberlain, SD 57325, USA Click Here for more information: Navigating Narratives See more details •	16 Akta Lakota New Exhibit Opening Akta Lakota New Exhibit Opening June 19, 2023 - October 31, 2023 Akta Lakota Museum & Cultural Center, 1301 N Main St, Chamberlain, SD 57325, USA Click Here for more information: Navigating Narratives See more details St. Olaf Cowboy Church St. Olaf Cowboy Church September 16, 2023 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Dress up in your best western gear and grab your cowboy hat and come out to Ola for our annual Cowboy Church and dinner. Festivities begin at 4 PM with a hayride to the river and back. Dinner, Music, and a message begins at 6:30 in the old Ola Town Hall. Music will be provided by Chamberlain's own Miriam Schultz and Pastor Ryan Patenaude from West Prairie Lutheran Church in Kindred, ND will bring us a Gospel message. Be sure to invite your neighbors and join us! See more details • •	17 Akta Lakota New Exhibit Opening Akta Lakota New Exhibit Opening June 19, 2023 - October 31, 2023 Akta Lakota Museum & Cultural Center, 1301 N Main St, Chamberlain, SD 57325, USA Click Here for more information: Navigating Narratives See more details •
18 Akta Lakota New Exhibit Opening Akta Lakota New Exhibit Opening June 19, 2023 - October 31, 2023 Akta Lakota Museum & Cultural Center, 1301 N Main St, Chamberlain, SD 57325, USA Click Here for more information: Navigating Narratives See more details •	19 Akta Lakota New Exhibit Opening Akta Lakota New Exhibit Opening June 19, 2023 - October 31, 2023 Akta Lakota Museum & Cultural Center, 1301 N Main St, Chamberlain, SD 57325, USA Click Here for more information: Navigating Narratives See more details •	20 Akta Lakota New Exhibit Opening Akta Lakota New Exhibit Opening June 19, 2023 - October 31, 2023 Akta Lakota Museum & Cultural Center, 1301 N Main St, Chamberlain, SD 57325, USA Click Here for more information: Navigating Narratives See more details •	21 Akta Lakota New Exhibit Opening Akta Lakota New Exhibit Opening June 19, 2023 - October 31, 2023 Akta Lakota Museum & Cultural Center, 1301 N Main St, Chamberlain, SD 57325, USA Click Here for more information: Navigating Narratives See more details •	22 Akta Lakota New Exhibit Opening Akta Lakota New Exhibit Opening June 19, 2023 - October 31, 2023 Akta Lakota Museum & Cultural Center, 1301 N Main St, Chamberlain, SD 57325, USA Click Here for more information: Navigating Narratives See more details •	23 Akta Lakota New Exhibit Opening Akta Lakota New Exhibit Opening June 19, 2023 - October 31, 2023 Akta Lakota Museum & Cultural Center, 1301 N Main St, Chamberlain, SD 57325, USA Click Here for more information: Navigating Narratives See more details JLS Love Big Project JLS Love Big Project September 23, 2023 3:00 PM - 8:00 PM The Smoking Mule, 309 E N St, Chamberlain, SD 57325, USA Join us for a night of music, food, speakers, and community as we raise awareness of the importance of taking care of your mental health. 5k/1 mile fun run, free meal, raffles & auction, games for kids, speakers plus so much more! Contact Karri Swenson at 605-730-6923 for more informaiton. See more details • •	24 Akta Lakota New Exhibit Opening Akta Lakota New Exhibit Opening June 19, 2023 - October 31, 2023 Akta Lakota Museum & Cultural Center, 1301 N Main St, Chamberlain, SD 57325, USA Click Here for more information: Navigating Narratives See more details •
25 Akta Lakota New Exhibit Opening Akta Lakota New Exhibit Opening June 19, 2023 - October 31, 2023 Akta Lakota Museum & Cultural Center, 1301 N Main St, Chamberlain, SD 57325, USA Click Here for more information: Navigating Narratives See more details •	26 Akta Lakota New Exhibit Opening Akta Lakota New Exhibit Opening June 19, 2023 - October 31, 2023 Akta Lakota Museum & Cultural Center, 1301 N Main St, Chamberlain, SD 57325, USA Click Here for more information: Navigating Narratives See more details Chamberlain-Oacoma Area Chamber of Commerce/CVB Board Meeting Chamberlain-Oacoma Area Chamber of Commerce/CVB Board Meeting September 26, 2023 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM 118 S Main St, Chamberlain, SD 57325, USA See more details Fall Into Fashion with Al's Oasis Clothing Shop Fall Into Fashion with Al's Oasis Clothing Shop September 26, 2023 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM Al’s Oasis, 1000 E South Dakota, W Hwy 16, Oacoma, SD 57365, USA Mens and Womens clothing. Runway Fashion Show. See more details • • •	27 Akta Lakota New Exhibit Opening Akta Lakota New Exhibit Opening June 19, 2023 - October 31, 2023 Akta Lakota Museum & Cultural Center, 1301 N Main St, Chamberlain, SD 57325, USA Click Here for more information: Navigating Narratives See more details •	28 Akta Lakota New Exhibit Opening Akta Lakota New Exhibit Opening June 19, 2023 - October 31, 2023 Akta Lakota Museum & Cultural Center, 1301 N Main St, Chamberlain, SD 57325, USA Click Here for more information: Navigating Narratives See more details •	29 Akta Lakota New Exhibit Opening Akta Lakota New Exhibit Opening June 19, 2023 - October 31, 2023 Akta Lakota Museum & Cultural Center, 1301 N Main St, Chamberlain, SD 57325, USA Click Here for more information: Navigating Narratives See more details •	30 Akta Lakota New Exhibit Opening Akta Lakota New Exhibit Opening June 19, 2023 - October 31, 2023 Akta Lakota Museum & Cultural Center, 1301 N Main St, Chamberlain, SD 57325, USA Click Here for more information: Navigating Narratives See more details Harvest Festival! Across from Al's Oasis! Harvest Festival! Across from Al's Oasis! September 30, 2023 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM Noon-6pm Free pumpkins until they run out! Art in the Park, Bouncy Houses, sweet treats! We look forward to seeing you there! See more details • •

Annual Events

January

Chamber Annual Retreat
SD Governor’s Conference on Tourism

February

Burger Battle

March

Burger Battle
Annual Awards Gala

April

Spring Turkey Season
Big Bend Shrine Circus
Community Easter Egg Hunt
National Walleye Tour
River City Rumble Demolition Derby

May

Free Fishing Weekend
Memorial Day Services

June

American Island Days
Scavenger’s Journey/City-Wide Rummage
Ladies Fishing for a Cure Tournament
SDSRA Car Show
River City Friday Nights

July

4th of July Parade
Rock the Bluffs Fireworks Show
Chamberlain HS Alumni Weekend
Alumni Street Dance
River City Friday Nights
Brule County 4-H Rodeo

August

Mighty Mo Car Show
Crow Creek Sioux Tribe Annual Powwow
Lower Brule Sioux Tribe Annual Powwow

September

St. Joseph Indian School Powwow
Fall Festival Cook-off
Harvest Festival Oacoma City Park
Punkin Chunkin
SD Hall of Fame Induction
CHS Homecoming
River City Band Festival

October

Pheasant Season Begins
Rooster Rush

November

Veteran’s Day Service
Annual Parade of Lights
Community Thanksgiving Dinner
Customer Appreciation Chili Supper
West River Deer Season Opens
East River Deer Season Opens
Fall Turkey Hunting Season

December

Winter Wonderland Holiday Light Show
Christmas on Main Street
Festival of Trees
Christmas in the Village Craft Show & Sale in Reliance

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