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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.
Schmeckfest is a celebration of the foods, traditions and crafts of the Germans from Russia Mennonites who settled this area in the 1870s. The celebration is held two weekends (Friday and Saturday) at the end of March or April and features a full 3-course traditional German meal served family style; the full menu begins with noodle soup and ends with kuchen and a variety of desserts.
In the middle you'll find stewed beef, sauerkraut, bratwurst, fried potatoes, and lettuce salad. A highlight of the event includes a full-stage musical theater production performed by very talented local people; displays and heritage collections are also found in a variety of buildings.
Go to their website: www.schmeckfest.com for more detailed information and to reserve your tickets for the play or the meal.
Summary of Some of Yankton's major events:
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Farmers Market
Held every Saturday July through early October, the Farmers Market is a great place to buy fresh products.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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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