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Every Thursday 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Music on Main
Get a taste of the South Dakota’s local music scene in the heart of Brookings, SD every Thursday. Squeezed between Nicks’ Hamburgers and Sully’s Irish Pub, diverse bands will be gracing our Music on Main Stage this season. Check out the latest schedule on our website or Facebook page.
Here are some of the great performers lined up to play in the Nick’s Hamburger Shop Park, 427 Main Ave. (Note the start times as some of the musicians are starting later to accommodate friends and family who work during the week.)
July 21, from 6-8 p.m.: Plum Crazy. This group of four will entertain audiences with their acoustic rock and bluegrass with four-part harmony.
July 28, from 5:30-7:30 p.m.: Mick and Brenda. Two of the Merry Maker Fiddler Players will delight audiences with their old-time style, including waltzes, two-steps and polkas, not to mention their amiable personalities.
Aug. 4, from 7 to 9 p.m.: “Arcanum.” Brookings High School Alum take time off of working their summer jobs to jam out on alternative, punk and their ori
Contact: Downtown Brookings, 605-690-4856
2:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Fourth of July Parade
See all kinds of patriotic people celebrating the Fourth of July with the Fourth of July Parade.
Many people turn out for the yearly event, so be sure to bring the kids to catch some candy!
Fri. 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sat. Regular Store Hours
Crazy Daze
It’s Crazy Days in Downtown Brookings on Friday and Saturday July 29th and 30st. Shop our sidewalk sales for tons of bargains and markdown items. Stores will be open regular store hours both Friday and Saturday so get these great savings while you still can. Lots of games and activities for the children.
Contact: Downtown Brookings, 605-690-4856
Saturday 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Taste of Brookings
TASTE…COMPARE…VOTE! This year’s Third Annual Taste Of Brookings, 6 local restuarants and chefs competing with local foods for your vote in the categories of Entree Appetizer and Dessert! The question is…WHO HAS THE SUPREME CUISINE? Music, Beer Garden, and other entertainment are open to everyone.
Who's Competing? Check back for an updated list. We hope to have EVEN MORE people involved this year!
Tickets on Sale SOON! Tickets on Sale starting Wednesday at noon at 414 Main Ave or at the door right before the event.
Don’t want to eat? Then come and enjoy the free live music, beer corral, treats of all sorts, and other games.
Contact: Downtown Brookings, 605-690-4856
6 to 10 p.m.
Downtown Haunted House - THE SCREAM STUDIO
The Annual Haunted House Downtown is BAAAAAA-CK by popular demand!
This year, it's going to be located in the basement of the Watson Clinic (510 Main Ave.) near the PowerShop Gym. Please enter at your own risk through the front!
For just $3, brave souls will enter the basement, which has been transformed into a "Scream Studio," where lots of horrific scenes will take place.
But the question is, will the brave souls come OUT of the basement???
You'll have to come find out!
GET YOUR SCREAM ON, PEOPLE!
Actors, decorators, zombies, and ghosts are still needed. For more information, call DBI at 690-4856 for more information. You can check out Downtown Brookings, Inc. on Facebook, or you can join the "Downtown Brookings Scream Team" page to find out more!
SDSU Homecoming Week
Hobo Day
The first Hobo Day occurred November 5, 1912. The men were to grow beards for approximately one month and the women were to dress as Indian maidens on Hobo Day. After all the preparation was complete, the entire student body participating in Hobo Day journeyed to the train station to meet the opposing football team. According to the student newspaper, "The onlooker could not have told whether he was in an 1849 Indian village or a Twentieth Century division point on the Northwestern railroad."
The events now span much more than just one day, the event spans over the course of the entire week. Campus organizations and residence halls compete throughout the week for spirit points. Points are awarded to teams for participation and winning events. The score is kept in the entrance way of the Union.
Hobo Day Parade: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z2ctno3lgl0
One Month Club, Paint the Town, Bum Olympics, Miss Homelycoming, Residence Hall Lobby Decorating, Bum-A-Meal, Hobos 'CAN' do it and Hobos vs. Hunger, Bonfire, Cavorts, Hobo Day 5K and much more!
Festival of Trees
View about 20 beautiful trees decorated by members of the community, businesses, groups and organizations. The times are:
Friday, November 25 (BAC members only): 6-8PM
Saturday, November 26: 4-8PM
Sunday, November 27: Noon-5PM
Monday, November 28-Wednesday, November 30: Noon-6PM
Thursday, December 1: Noon-9PM
Friday, December 2 - Saturday December 10: Noon-6PM
Sunday, December 11: Noon-8PM
Contact: Brookings Arts Council: 692-4177
7 p.m.
Festival of Lights
It's That time of the Year! Get ready for the 16th Annual Festival of Lights!
Festival of Trees
noon to 9 p.m.
Brookings Arts Council
Santa Visits
4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Children’s Museum of South Dakota
Brookings Area Chamber of Commerce
15th Annual Parade of Lights
7:00 p.m. Main Avenue
First United Methodist Carolers
During Parade
Strolling Down Main Avenue
FREE Hot Cocoa & Cider During Parade
Stands Near Crosswalks on Main Avenue
Contact: Downtown Brookings, 605-690-4856
Noon to 3pm
Santa Vacation House
Santa's Vacation House in Nick's Hamburger's Park is coming for December 3, 10, and 17th! Bring your Christmas wishes and tell him what you want. Treat bags for everyone!
Contact: Downtown Brookings, 605-690-4856
9am to 3pm
Holiday Indulgence
Enjoy pure Holiday Indulgence with your best friend, sister, mother or daughter on Sat., Dec. 10, at the Brookings Activity Center, 320 5th Ave., from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Relax with a massage, sample tasty foods, discover personal services, purchase holiday baked goods, special gifts or gift certificates, luminaries, or fresh pecans from this year’s crop for your holiday baking.
Then spend a few hours shopping for unique gifts in the downtown. Discover one-of-a-kind clothing, shoes, accessories, jewelry, furniture, sporting goods, home decor, party supplies and other items from your family and friends. There’s something for every age and every wish. Take a break at the downtown coffee shops and enjoy lunch at one of several locally-owned downtown restaurants.
What a fun day!
Call 690-4856 for Downtown Brookings Gift Certificates. A perfect gift for your Christmas list.
For more details give us a call.
Contact: Downtown Brookings 605-690-4856
