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Czech Days

In Tabor, SD just a few minutes west of Yankton, you’ll find the annual Czech Days celebrated each year in June. To locals and visitors alike, the two words “Czech Days” are synonymous with fun, music, entertainment, dancing, and traditional Czech foods.

Czech Days, held mid June for a weekend, celebrates the heritage of the early founders of the little South Dakota community who came to Tabor from Czechoslovakia as early as 1869. The small town of 417 people has attracted as many as 10,000 people to Czech Days! What’s to eat when you visit Tabor for this event?

Thousands of dozens of the tasty Czech pastry, the kolace, are consumed by visitors! Highlights of the event includes a parade, crowning of the royalty, and the traditional Czech dance, "Beseda," performed by 200 dancers, young and old alike, dressed in their colorful Czech costumes.

There is plenty of toe tapping polka music being played throughout the celebration. The pubs usually hire a special band to provide "live music" for their customers during the celebration. There are public dances--with a polka band included on the program for each evening. Use this website for more information: www.byelectric.com/~tabor/

Summary of Some of Yankton's major events:

4th of July Fireworks
Every 4th of July in Yankton, tens of thousands of people from the region come to Riverside Park as the sun goes down to watch an amazing spectacular presentation of fireworks.
Riverboat Days and Summer Arts Festival
Each year over a hundred thousand people come to Yankton one weekend for Riverboat Days. This three-day event is packed with events and sights.
Concerts in the Park
Imagine the sounds of instruments wafting through the air on a warm summer night, in a park along the majestic Missouri River.
Czech Days
In Tabor, SD just a few minutes west of Yankton, you’ll find the annual Czech Days celebrated each year in June. To locals and visitors alike, the two words “Czech Days” are synonymous with fun, music, entertainment, dancing, and traditional Czech foods.
Farmers Market
Held every Saturday July through early October, the Farmers Market is a great place to buy fresh products.
Historic Downtown Summertime Events
This annual two-day event in August sees approximately 100 border collies pawing their way to the ranks of top sheep dog.
Meridian Trails Day Weekend
Limestone City Blues Festival is held in August. and has over 15 venues around the city of Yankton.
Outdoor National Archery Competition
For the past two years, the Lewis & Clark Recreation Area in the Gavins Point Unit just outside of Yankton’s city limits has been the setting for the Outdoor National Archery Championship the last full week in July.
Pioneer Power Show
For 20 years, the small community of Menno, SD has put on a grand event called the Pioneer Power Show. Go 30 minutes northwest of Yankton to get there. Held the third weekend after Labor Day in September each year, this event draws thousands of people to Pioneer Acres, 30+ acres on which authentic buildings set.
Schmeckfest
Translated from German, it literally means “A Festival of Tasting.” And tasting is what you’ll do when you attend this annual event held at Freeman Academy, Freeman, SD a short 30 minute drive north of Yankton.
South Dakota Old Time Fiddle Contest and Jamboree
Imagine the foot stomping that happens during this annual event held the third weekend of September! This three-day event features a Jamboree on Friday, several contests on Saturday, a Gospel Sing and the National Invitational Finals on Sunday.
Volin Turtle Races
After not hosting the annual Turtle Races for a few years, the residents of the tiny town of Volin (located just a short drive east of Yankton) decided to resurrect their hometown event. Last year over 200 people registered their not-so-speedy turtles in the race!
Yankton Area Concert Association
Before you plan a trip to Yankton, check out what concert may be playing while you’re in town.
Yankton PRCA Rodeo
Held in conjunction with Riverboat Days the third weekend in August, this rodeo is fun for all ages




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