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ARLINGTON DAYS
‘AMERICA 250’
Countdown to Parade
July 31–August 2, 2026
Presented by the Arlington Area Chamber of Commerce.
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2026 EVENT SCHEDULE
Find times, locations, details, and sign-ups for every Arlington Days event below.
BROWSE BY DAY
Select a day below for full event details, flyers, registration links, and updates.
- FRIDAY
July 31 - SATURDAY
August 1 - SUNDAY
August 2
July 31
Pork Sandwich Feed Citizens State Bank
Citizens State Bank will host a free pork sandwich feed in celebration of their 125th anniversary.
Little Mr. & Miss Contest City Park
Sponsored by CorTrust Bank. Open to boys and girls entering 2nd grade in the Arlington School District for the 2026-2027 school year. All contestants are invited to join Saturday’s parade.
Cornhole Tournament American Legion, Main Street
Registration 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Tournament starts at 6:30 PM. Sponsored by Sons of the American Legion
Karaoke BD Kings Lane Bar & Grill
Grab the mic and keep Friday night going! Karaoke starts at 8:00 PM.
70s Theme Kickoff Party 1481 Roadhouse Grille
Highway Call Band starts at 8:00 PM, DJ spinning funk and disco. Prizes for the best 70s-themed and patriotic costumes.
Food Specials Local Restaurants
- Cardinal Tap: Pulled beef Philly with fries — $12.99
- BD Kings Lanes Bar & Grill: Cheeseburger deluxe with fries — $12.75
- 1481 Roadhouse Grille: Footlong baby back rib sandwich platter with fries & salad bar — $19.99
- Cenex Handi-Mart: $2 off any large 1-topping Godfather’s Pizza
- 1481 Roadhouse Grille: Homestyle breakfast — Sat. & Sun., 9 AM–2 PM
August 1
Morning Activities & Sports Tournaments
5K Color Blast Run/Walk/Bike City Pool
Registration at 7:30 AM • Start at 8:00 AM • $10 entry fee • Wear a white shirt • No pre-registration required • Sponsored by Arlington FFA
Softball Tournament Softball Field
Men’s tournament • $150 per team • 75% payout • Remaining proceeds support Arlington Little League Baseball & Softball • Concessions served by the Arlington Junior Class • Register with Matthew Steffensen at (605‑695‑3679)
Pancake Feed American Legion
Youth Fishing Derby Lake Arlington
Registration starts at 9:30 AM, derby begins at 10:00 AM. Age groups: 4 & under, 5–8, and 9–12. Bring your own bait, tackle, and pole. Sponsored by Interstate Batteries.
Vendor Fair & Kid Activities
Craft & Vendor Show + Food Trucks City Park
Free Bounce House & Jousting Course City Park
Kids can bounce, climb, and compete on a free inflatable bounce house and jousting course provided by Arlington Baptist Church. Fun for children of all ages!
Free Arrow Tag & Cornhole Competitions City Park
Arrow Tag and cornhole competitions sponsored by the Brookings National Guard. Bring your friends, test your skills, and join the fun—no entry fee required!
Face Painting City Park
Add some color with creative face painting by the Arlington Art Department! Free-will donations appreciated to support the program.
FFA Animal Nursery City Park
Stop by the animal nursery to see and interact with farm animals for children and animal lovers of all ages! Sponsored by Arlington FFA.
Children's Plinko City Park
Children can play Plinko for free and win prizes, courtesy of Citizens State Bank. Stop by and let the kids join the fun!
Free Open Swim City Pool
Cool off with free open swimming at the Arlington City Pool. Bring the family and enjoy some pool time.
Open Houses, Parade, & Afternoon Events
Historical Schoolhouse Open House Lake Arlington
Step inside Arlington’s historic one-room schoolhouse and experience a glimpse of early rural education. Admission is free.
Downtown Sip & Shop Main Street
- 🍷 Bits of Yesterday: 10% off storewide
- 🍷 Flowers by Betsy: Clothing rack blowout
- 🍷 Stronghold Pharmacy: $5 Sip & Shop glasses
- Cardinal Tap: Free drink with a same-day downtown receipt
- BD Kings Lanes: $2 White Claw and On The Rocks cocktails
🍷 Sip & Shop stop
Arlington Museum Open House Main Street
Featuring artwork for sale by Joan Ulvestad Williams, plus an indoor display by Ashley Vostad and her students.
Converse Wine Co. Open House Free Shuttle
Wine tasting, crepes, and live music! Free hourly shuttle from the Park, 2–6 PM.
Parade Main Street & City Park
12:00PM Line Up, 1:00PM Start. Parade Registration Form (Floats & Tractors)
Cake & Ice Cream Social and Flag Turn-In Prize Drawing American Legion
Grab a flag from the American Legion Auxiliary float during the parade. Six stamped and numbered flags win $25 each. Bring a winning flag to the Legion to claim your prize. Free cake and ice cream for everyone. Sponsored by the American Legion Auxiliary
Travis Denison Live Converse Wine Co.
Street Dance, Lizzy Hofer Live Main Street
Event Sponsored and brought to you by Cardinal Tap. Enjoy live music from Trav Dennison and Lizzy Hofer during the Arlington Days Street Dance. $10 cover charge.
Food Specials Local Restaurants
- Cardinal Tap: Pulled beef Philly with fries — $12.99
- BD Kings Lanes Bar & Grill: Cheeseburger deluxe with fries — $12.75
- 1481 Roadhouse Grille: Footlong baby back rib sandwich platter with fries & salad bar — $19.99
- Cenex Handi-Mart: $2 off any large 1-topping Godfather’s Pizza
- 1481 Roadhouse Grille: Homestyle breakfast — Sat. & Sun., 9 AM–2 PM
August 2
Community Church Service City Park
Gather with neighbors for an outdoor community worship service in the park. Bring your own lawn chair.
Community Picnic City Park
Stay after the service for a relaxed community picnic, good food, and time together with friends and neighbors.
Firefighter Obstacle Course City Park
Kids can tackle firefighter-themed challenges—including water bowling, hose drags, dummy drags, firefighter carries, and more—hosted by the Arlington Volunteer Fire Department!
Free Open Swim City Pool
Arlington Museum Open House Main Street
Featuring artwork for sale by Joan Ulvestad Williams, plus an indoor display by Ashley Vostad and her students.
8-Pin No Tap BD Kings Lanes Bar & Grill
Close out Arlington Days with a fun night of bowling at Kings Lanes! Entry is $25. Reservations preferred: 605-983-5945.
Food Specials Local Restaurants
- Cardinal Tap: Pulled beef Philly with fries — $12.99
- BD Kings Lanes Bar & Grill: Cheeseburger deluxe with fries — $12.75
- 1481 Roadhouse Grille: Footlong baby back rib sandwich platter with fries & salad bar — $19.99
- Cenex Handi-Mart: $2 off any large 1-topping Godfather’s Pizza
- 1481 Roadhouse Grille: Homestyle breakfast — Sat. & Sun., 9 AM–2 PM
Registration Forms
Register now to participate in the Craft & Vendor Show or to join the Parade.
Don’t Miss Arlington Days Live Music!
Catch our featured performers throughout Arlington Days, July 31–August 1, 2026.
Highway Call Band
Arlington Days 70s Theme Kickoff Party
A true piece of South Dakota rock-and-roll history is coming home to Arlington Days! Highway Call Band has entertained audiences across the state for decades with a crowd-pleasing mix of classic rock, country rock, blues, rockabilly, surf, doo-wop, and classic country. With roots dating back to 1985 and induction into the South Dakota Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2022, Highway Call brings the experience, musicianship, and live energy of a band that knows how to turn a room into a party.
For this special Arlington Days performance, Highway Call is building the night around the unmistakable sound of the 1970s. This will not be a typical mixed-cover show – it is a full 70s-focused kickoff designed to transport the crowd back to the decade of arena rock, cruising songs, and all-night dancing.
Friday, July 31, 8:00 PM — 1481 Roadhouse Grille
Prizes for the best 70s-themed and patriotic costumes.
Travis Denison
Live at Converse Wine Co. & the Street Dance
South Dakota singer-songwriter Travis Denison brings original country music, familiar favorites, and years of live-performance experience to Arlington Days. His growing catalog includes the 2022 full-length album Me Myself & I, along with songs such as “King of These Strings,” “Blink of an Eye,” “I’m Free,” “What We Do,” and “Honey I’m Home.” His 2024 single, “Roll On Mississippi,” adds another standout release to a body of music rooted in country songwriting and acoustic performance.
Catch Travis first in the relaxed setting of the Converse Wine Co. Open House, where his acoustic set will provide the perfect soundtrack for an afternoon of wine, food, and friends. Then follow him downtown as he helps kick off the Arlington Days Street Dance and gets Main Street ready for a huge Saturday night. It is two chances in one day to enjoy a genuine South Dakota performer, great live music, and the kind of small-town celebration Arlington Days is all about.
Saturday, 3:00–6:00 PM — Converse Wine Co. Open House
Saturday, 8:30–9:30 PM — Street Dance on Main Street
Street Dance Cover: $10
Lizzy Hofer
Headlining the Street Dance
South Dakota singer-songwriter Lizzy Hofer brings a high-energy, full-band show built for a summer street dance. Her genre-bending sound blends country, pop, rock, folk, and alternative! Along with audience favorites and requests, Lizzy brings original music including “Don’t Turn Me Down,” “Stuck on You,” “New Kind of Lonely,” and her 2025 EP, Should’ve Known Better.
Lizzy and her band will take over Main Street with powerhouse vocals, professional production, and a setlist designed to keep the crowd singing and dancing. She has performed around the country, won roughly a dozen talent competitions, and built years of experience entertaining live audiences. Gather your friends, hit the street, and close out Saturday night with one unforgettable Arlington Days show.
Saturday, 10:00 PM–1:00 AM — Street Dance on Main Street
Cover: $10
Sponsored by: Cardinal Tap
Event Map
Primary Locations:
Arlington City Park & Main Street
Arlington, South Dakota, 57212
Don’t Miss Our Extra Activities!
Take advantage of free museum tours, wine open house, swimming, a community church service, and fun picnic events.
Museum Open Houses
Step into Arlington’s past! Tour the Main Street Museum Saturday from 10 AM–4 PM and Sunday from 1–4 PM, plus visit the historic Lake Arlington Schoolhouse Saturday from 10 AM–2 PM. Admission is free; come discover the people, places, and stories that shaped our community.
Winery Open House
During Saturday afternoon, stop by Converse Wine Co. for their Open House. Enjoy wine tasting, crepes, live music, and a free hourly shuttle from the Park from 2–6 PM — a relaxed way to unwind with friends during Arlington Days!
Open Swim
Cool off at the City Pool with free open swim on both Saturday and Sunday from 1:00–5:00 PM and 6:00–8:00 PM. All ages are welcome—just bring a swimsuit and towel!
Community Church Service & Picnic
Begin Sunday in City Park with a community worship service, 10 – 11 AM, then stay for a picnic until 1 PM. Come for uplifting worship, good food, and fellowship—everyone’s welcome!
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