August 7, 1–4 p.m. | $79.00
Our Cocktail Showdown Tour will pit cocktail against cocktail. A different drink every month!
We will start the tour with a light appetizer. From there, we will visit three bars to partake in their version of the featured cocktail. As a participant, you will rate each cocktail to determine that week’s winner. During the fourth week of the month, our tour will visit the top 3 cocktails from the month to determine the ULTIMATE winner! A certificate will be provided to the winning cocktail from Sioux Falls Food Tours.
You must be 21+ for this tour
A minimum registration is required for this tour to run
Alcoholic beverages are included in the price of this tour
Whether you’re a local or visitor, there’s no better way to experience Sioux Falls than through an afternoon of exquisite libations!
August 7, 7–9:30 p.m. | FREE
Join us at Levitt at the Falls for a free outdoor concert featuring Cassidy Daniels.
Cassidy Daniels is a North Carolina-born artist and writer with a soulful voice and incredible lyrics. She has shared the stage with icons such as: Willie Nelson, Florida Georgia Line, and Billy Currington. She recently made waves as a finalist on the CBS/Paramount TV series The Road and is set to appear in the upcoming Yellowstone spin-off Dutton Ranch, performing multiple original songs. Cassidy is quickly becoming a standout star in the next wave of country music.
Opening Act: Kimberly Meyer
Happy Hour: 6:00 p.m. JJ’s bar at the Levitt
Music Begins: 7:00 p.m.
Food Trucks: The Lunch Box Sufu, Southern Perfection BBQ, La Sabrosita, Street Sweets
Levitt at the Falls is an outdoor, family-friendly venue in Falls Park West featuring live music all summer long. Bring a lawn chair or blanket, gather your people, and enjoy a FREE concert in downtown Sioux Falls. It sounds like summer at the Levitt!
Thanks to our concert sponsor, Ophthalmology LTD, Sammons Series sponsor, Sammons Financial; and our 2026 Season Presenting Sponsor, MarketBeat.
August 7, 7 p.m. – August 8, 12 a.m. | Free
Warm up those vocal cords and bring your best shower-singer confidence. Karaoke Night hits Big Sioux Diner & Dive every Friday from 8 PM to midnight. Grab a bite, pick your song, and take the mic, whether you’re here to belt a classic or cheer on your friends.
August 8, Noon–2 p.m. | $110
Instructor: Chef April Johnson
Date: Saturday, Aug 08, Noon
$110 + tax
(buy ticket on website, spots are limited)
Learn the art of making fresh gnocchi from scratch in this hands on class with Chef April Johnson. You’ll create tender potato gnocchi paired with a classic cacio e pepe sauce, then finish with a light summer trifle for dessert.
Menu
Entrée | Russet Potato Gnocchi with Cacio e Pepe Sauce
Dessert | Trifle with Angel Food Cake, Macerated Berries, and Citrus Chantilly
August 8, 1–4 p.m. | $79.00
Join us for a walking food tour as we talk about the history of Sioux Falls and meander through some of the best places to eat and drink! Learn about events like the first hanging in the eastern Dakota Territory.
Hear about the progress that is bursting forth in downtown Sioux Falls.
We will visit 4-5 establishments to sample extraordinary foods and an alcoholic beverage (non-alcoholic available) on us at our first stop. But fear not, you will have an opportunity to purchase additional beverages along the way. We will experience a variety of tastes that will tantalize your taste buds and fill your tummies.
Whether you’re a local or visitor, there’s no better way to experience Sioux Falls than through a food tour. (Trust me, you will not leave hungry!)
August 8, 6–9 p.m. | $73.10
The Dinner Detective is an interactive true crime mystery show set in the present day and based on real cold cases. Feast on a fantastic dinner, but just beware… the killer is hiding somewhere in the room, and you may find yourself as a Prime Suspect. Our Detectives proceed to interrogate everyone in attendance and discover clues as more victims are revealed. At the end of the night, prizes are awarded to the Top Sleuth who solves the crime!
August 8, 7–9:30 p.m. | FREE
Join us at Levitt at the Falls for a free outdoor concert featuring KORY and the FIREFLIES.
Formed in the summer of 1994 by frontman Kory Van Sickle, KORY and the FIREFLIES have spent more than 30 years writing, recording, and delivering energetic, feel-good performances built on connection with their audiences. Celebrated for both their music and community impact, the band was inducted into the South Dakota Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2023 and the Iowa Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2025. KORY and the FIREFLIES continue to promote peace and love.
Opening Act: Freya Jane and the Nightshades
Happy Hour: 6:00 p.m. JJ’s bar at the Levitt
Music Begins: 7:00 p.m.
Food Trucks: Backyard BBQ, Windy City Bites, Los Coco’s Mexican Food, Street Sweets
Levitt at the Falls is an outdoor, family-friendly venue in Falls Park West featuring live music all summer long. Bring a lawn chair or blanket, gather your people, and enjoy a FREE concert in downtown Sioux Falls. It sounds like summer at the Levitt!
Thanks to our concert sponsor, AARP SD, Homegrown Series sponsor, MidAmerican Energy Foundation; and our 2026 Season Presenting Sponsor, MarketBeat.
August 11, 4–7 p.m. | Free
Welcome to the South Side Farmers Market hosted by Landscape Garden Centers.
We’re excited to launch our 2026 season and bring together local growers, makers, and the Sioux Falls community.
Each week, our greenhouse comes alive as farmers and local merchants offer their freshest fruits, vegetables, flowers, baked goods, and handmade products. It’s a place filled with seasonal flavor, friendly faces, and the simple joy of supporting local.
Join us every Tuesday from 4:00–7:00 p.m., June through October, and be part of a new tradition rooted in community and connection.