South Sioux City and the surrounding communities offer a wide variety of events. Listed below are some of the most popular events. Please utilize the contact information provided or visit the official sites for more information.
January 31
Marching Auxiliary
402-494-3061
January 11
Powell Broadcasting Bridal Fair
Sioux City Convention Center
801 4th Street
Sioux City
712-279-4800
February 14-15
KOOL Outdoor Show
RiverCity Anglers Swap Meet
712-239-2100
February 21-22
South
402-494-3003
Robert Rapp
February 26-March 1
Siouxland Home Show
Sioux City Convention Center
801 4th Street
Sioux City
712-279-4800
February 28
Spirit of Women-Day of Dance
Marina Center
5th and C Street
South Sioux City
402-494-4000
March 11-17
NAIA Women's Division II Basketball National Tournament
Tyson Event Center
401 Gordon Drive
Sioux City
712-279-4850
March 15
Siouxland's Premier Wedding Expo
Marina Center
5th and C Street
South Sioux City
402-494-4000
March 20-21
Marina Inn Exhibit Hall
March 21-22
Spring Collections Craft Fair
Sioux City Convention Center
801 4th Street
Sioux City
712-279-4800
April 24
Rockin' the Mighty MO
Marina Center
5th and C Street
South Sioux City
402-494-4000
May 2
www.siouxlandlatina.org
May 2
Suport the Roundhouse Day
Enjoy walking tours of the Milwaukee Railroad Shops Roundhouse Building.
Roundhouse Day features motor car rides, steam locomotive cab tours, steam whistle demonstrations, and more.
Milwakee Railroad Shops Historic District
3400 Sioux River Road
Sioux City
712-274-8733
www.milwaukeerailroadshops.org
May 16, 10:00 AM
Tri-State Trails Tour Bike Ride
Riders have three choices of routes, plus three options for bonus miles.
712-233-3240
June 6
402-494-5445
June 13
HyVee/Hormel Kids Triathlon
Norm Waitt Sr. YMCA
601 Riverview Drive
South Sioux City
402-404-8439
June 20
Homer Hoopla Daze
This Homer summer celebration held in June each year includes a Basketball Tournament, Baseball Tournament, Sand Volleyball Tournament, 5K Walk/Run, Little Miss Homer contest, Art in the Park, Craft Fair, Games in the Park, Talent Show, Auction and Fireworks.
402-698-2363
www.homerne.com
July 19-26
Held at the Dakota-Thurston County Fairgrounds. The fair is a wholesome and educational place to build lasting family memories. Featuring a parade, rodeo events, tractor pulls, live animal displays, a carnival, and much more.
South Sioux City
www.dtcountyfair.net
402-698-2578
July 25-26
This annual homecoming celebration held in late July honors Chief Little Priest and 75 of his Winnebago warriors who served with the US Calvary in 1865.
402-878-2272
www.winnebagotribe.com
August 1
Categories include: Open, Masters, Age Groups, Walkers, and a one-mile fun run.
402-494-7540
Aug 2
Dakota
A must-see car show sponsored by the Spirit of the Fifties Classic Car Club.
Rob Turpen (712) 574-1880
August 9
Open House at the O'Connor House
2 miles East of the Pronto in Homer
Featuring small engines and wood carvers
Lemonade and Ice Cream
402-698-2288
www,dakotacountyhistoricalsociety.com
August 15-16
Ag-Rail Festival
Annual Ag-Rail Festival Features demonstrations of vintage railroad equipment, vintage tractors and farm machinery.
Field demonstrations include oat threshing, corn shelling, motor car rides and other children's activities.
Milwaukee Railroad Shops Historic District
3400 Sioux River Road
Sioux City
712-274-8733
www.milwaukeerailroadshops.org
August 21-23
The Omaha Tribe sponsors an annual pow wow each August. This event includes dancing, arts and handcrafts sales.
Macy,
August 30
402-698-2288 or 402-987-3330
www.dakotacountyhistoricalsociety.com
Sept 7
Newcastle
Parade, threshing, children's games, bingo, free watermelon, crafts and antique machinery.
(402) 355-2270
September 10-13
Live Horse Racing
Post Times: Friday, Saturday and Sunday 2:00
Horsemen's Atokad Downs
402 494-5722
September 13
O’Connor House Summer Social
Homer, NE
402-698-2288 or 402-987-3330
www.dakotacountyhistoricalsociety.com
September 17-19
Siouxland Community Quilt Show
The Star Quilts Across America Quilt Show
South Sioux City Public Library
2121 Dakota Ave.
South Sioux City
402-494-7545
www.southsiouxcity.org
September 19-20
Sat 9-6 Sun 9-4
An Outdoor Family Tradition Featuring Fishing and Aquatic, Kid's Critter Corner, Camping, Outdoor Cooking, Outdoor Skills Area, Wildlife, Shooters Village and much more.
402-755-2284
www.ngpc.state.ne.us/parks/poncaexpo
Oct 17-19
This festival features a craft fair, balloon walk, kids activities, several balloon launches and more.
Weather Permitting
Wakefield
October 17
Iron Horse Day
Annual event commemorating Sioux City's steam locomotive.
The Milwaukee Railroad Shops and Historic District
3400 Sioux River Road
Sioux City
712-274-8733
www.milwaukeerailroadshops.org
October 17
Siouxland Marathon
Held in mid to late October, The Siouxland Lewis & Clark Marathon is one of the fastest growing races in the country. Typically attracting from 450 to 500 runners from across the
www.siouxlandmarathon.com
November 7,8,14,15
O'Connor House Annual Christmas Tour
Held each November in this historical 14 room mansion, located two miles east of Homer, NE. Each room of the O'Connor House is decorated by local artists and businesses in different holiday themes and varied displays of a historical nature
402-698-2288 or 402-987-3330
www.dakotacountyhistoricalsociety.com
November 21-22
Holiday Collections Craft Fair
Sioux City Convention Center
801 4th Street
Sioux City
712-279-4800
December 1-5
NAIA Women's Volleyball National Championship Tournament
Tyson Event Center
401 Gordon Drive
Sioux City
712-279-4850
