The Truck Convoy for Special Olympics is a celebration of the Trucking Industry in support of Special Olympics. It is a unique event where Law Enforcement makes special dispensation and escorts a convoy of trucks through Sioux Falls. The event raises much-needed funds and awareness for Special Olympics. The public is invited to attend this FREE event!
Participants meet at W.H. Lyon Fairgrounds and are then escorted in a convoy on a pre-determined route, then back to the Fairgrounds where they are welcomed by the local Special Olympics community – athletes, families, colleagues, Law Enforcement and the organizations, companies, and agencies that make up the trucking industry.
*TENTATIVE SCHEDULE*
Friday, September 20, 2024
4:00 – 8:30 p.m.: Truck Registration
5:00 – 6:30 p.m.: Poker Tournament Registration
5:00 – 8:00 p.m.: Dinner
5:00 p.m.: Tethered Hot Air Balloon rides with a donation of $10 to Special Olympics South Dakota
7:00 p.m.: Poker Tournament Begins
Dusk: Light Show
Trucks can begin arriving anytime after 10:00 am. All trucks will be staged and parked on the paved lots east of the Grandstand. All trucks MUST use the Madison Street entrance.
Saturday, September 21, 2024
6:30 – 8:45 a.m.: Truck Registration (Coffee and donuts provided.)
9:00 a.m.: Presentations
9:30 a.m.: MANDATORY Drivers Meeting/Lead Truck Bidding
10:00 a.m.: Truck Line-Up
10:15 a.m.: Convoy Leaves Fairgrounds
11:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.: Truck Show
Noon: Lunch
12:15 p.m.: Auction | Raffle and presentation of awards to follow
Pre-registered drivers must check in at the registration station. Schedule and times are subject to change.
