Annual Events
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 19
Marching Auxiliary
402-494-3061
Marsha Adams
February 16-17
Boat, Sport and Camper Show
Tim Meachum
712-239-2100
February 16-17
South
402-494-3003
Robert Rapp
March 14,15,16
Marina Inn Exhibit Hall
May 3
May 10, 9:00 AM
Kids Tiathlon – A USAT Sanctioned Event
Norm Waitt Sr. YMCA
402-404-8439
May 17, 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 14
402-494-5445
July 18-20
Walthill Memorial Rodeo Celebration
Main St, Walthill
Three days of fun including rodeos, dances, parades and activities for all ages.
Rodeo 7pm nightly
402-846-5561
June 21
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 23-27
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
July 25-26-27
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 2
Categories include: Open, Masters, Age Groups, Walkers, and a one-mile fun run
South Sioux City
402-494-7540
Aug 3
Dakota
A must-see car show sponsored by the Spirit of the Fifties Classic Car Club.
Rob Turpen (712) 574-1880
August
The Omaha Tribe sponsors an annual pow wow each August. This event includes dancing, arts and handcrafts sales.
Macy,
August
402-698-2288 or 402-987-3330
www.dakotacountyhistoricalsociety.com
Sept 1
Newcastle
Parade, threshing, children's games, bingo, free watermelon, crafts and antique machinery.
(402) 355-2270
September 5, 6, and 7
Live Horse Racing
Post Times: Friday, Saturday and Sunday 2:00
Horsemen's Atokad Downs
402 494-5722
September
O’Connor House Summer Social
Homer, NE
402-698-2288 or 402-987-3330
www.dakotacountyhistoricalsociety.com
September 20-21
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 10-12
Wakefield
Eileen Petit (402) 287-2362
October 18
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 1, 2, 8, 9
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
More Area Events
402-837-5308
402-698-2578
www.dtcountyfair.net
