SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO AM) Downtown Sioux Falls, Inc. has announced the lineup for its summer event entertainments to draw people to enjoy downtown.
"DTSF organizes around 30 different events and promotions annually, with an economic impact of over $2 million," DTSF Vice President Brienne Maner says. "This programming supports our city's economy, our small businesses and artists, and enhances the quality of life of our community."
The first official DTSF event of the summer is the First Friday Downtown Block Party, which takes place in the parking lot of the 8th & Railroad Center on June 2nd. Block party events will take place on the First Friday of June, July, August, and September from 5:30 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
A special thank you to this year's sponsors: Duluth Trading Company, AARP South Dakota, Bud Sioux Falls, and 8th & Railroad Center.
Entertainment Schedule:
Friday, June 2 5:30 - 6:15pm - Better Ride 6:30 - 8:15pm - Burlap Wolf King 8:45 - 11:00pm - The Maytags
Friday, July 7 5:30 - 6:15pm - Taylor Riley6:30 - 8:15pm - Rich Show and the Working Poor8:45 - 11:00pm - Erik Koskinen
Friday, August 4 5:30 - 6:15pm - Dayna Jones6:30 - 8:15pm - 11 Years New8:45 - 11:00pm - Massive Brass Attack
Friday, September 1 5:30 - 6:15pm - Hard Travelin'6:30 - 8:15pm - Blue Sky Sound Machine8:45 - 11:00pm - Harper & Midwest Kind
Rooftop Cinema will again take place on the fourth Thursday of the month. A free movie under the stars on the top of the First Avenue Parking Ramp at 110 E. 11th Street. Movies begin at dusk.
June 22nd: Best In ShowJuly 27th: Wayne’s WorldAugust 24th: Old School
The 24th Annual Hot Summer Nites event is Wednesday, July 12, from 6:00 p.m. -10:30 p.m.
Sioux Falls' own Undercover Band will open and Minneapolis pop, rock, and country cover band CherryGun will perform on the main stage this year.
The event is sponsored by Grand Falls Casino & Golf Resort and Bud Sioux Falls.
The 5th Annual Downtown Riverfest is set for Saturday, August 19, from 4-11 p.m.
Great Western Bank main stage entertainment includes:
Mrs. Begley & The Boys at 4:30 p.m.The Fattenin' Frogs at 6:30 p.m.The 4onthefloor at 8:45 p.m.
Downtown Sioux Falls Inc. invites everyone downtown this summer to groove with the heart of the city.