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Arlington Days 2025
Presented by the Arlington Area Chamber of Commerce
August 01, 2025 – August 03, 2025
Arlington Days Hometown Roots Event Timeline
Discover the full schedule for August 1–3, 2025
Event Schedule
Click a Day to explore the events. Some events will have brochures or registration links available.
Day 1 Friday – August 1, 2025
Little Mr. & Miss Contest (City Park)
Sponsored by CorTrust Bank. For 2nd graders; all contestants join Saturday’s parade.
5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Bean Bag Tournament (Main Street)
Registration 4:00-6:00 PM, Tourney starts at 6:30 PM. Sponsored by Sons of the American Legion
6:30 PM – End
Karaoke (Schmidty’s Bar & Grill)
Sing along or cheer on friends.
8:00 PM – 1:00 AM
Day 2 Saturday – August 02, 2025
Moring Activities
5K Color Blast Run/Walk/Bike (City Pool)
7:30 AM Registration, 8:00 AM Start. Sponsored by Arlington FFA.
8:00 AM – 9:30 AM
Softball Tournament (Softball Field)
Register: Jacob Steffensen (605‑203‑0551).
8:00 AM – 9:30 AM
Pancake Feed (American Legion)
Hosted by the American Legion Post 42.
8:00 AM – 10:30 AM
Fishing Derby (Lake Arlington)
9:30 AM Registration, 10:00AM Start. Sponsored by Interstate Batteries.
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
City Park Events
Volleyball Tournament (City Park)
9:30 AM Registration, 10:00AM Start.
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Craft & Vendor Show + Food Trucks (City Park)
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Free Inflatables (City Park)
Sponsored by Arlington Baptist Church.
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Animal Nursery (City Park)
Sponsored by Arlington FFA.
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Parade (Main Street & City Park)
12:00PM Line Up, 1:00PM Start. Parade Registration Form (Floats & Tractors)
13:00:00
Blind Golf Cart Races (City Park (East of Pool))
No Registration Needed.
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Live Music at the Park (City Park)
Featuring The Highway Call Band.
2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Arlington Alumni All‑School Reunion (City Park)
Meet at the Park Pavillion, Donations Accepted for Music and Postage Expenses
2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Tractor Show ’n’ Shine (City Park)
Complimentary prime rib dinner for each entry; winner gets prime rib for a year. Pre‑register @ 1481 Roadhouse Grille (Sponsor)
2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Main Street - Crazy Days
Shopping & Deals (Main Street)
DJ & music; Street closed @ 2PM
5:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Children’s Face Painting (Main Street)
Ashley Vostad, Art Dept.
5:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Food Specials (Main Street)
$10 Smashburger at The Cardinal Tap; specials at Schmidty’s.
5:00 PM – 9:30 PM
Children's Plinko (Main Street)
Sponsored by Citizens State Bank
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Bob Smiley Comedian (Main Street)
$300 VIP Tables: Seats 6, Front VIP Seating, Includes 2 Pizzas from The Cardinal Tap. Free General Admission: Seats behind VIP – Bring your own chair
7:30 PM – 9:00 PM
After‑Party at The Cardinal Tap (Cardinal Tap Back Porch)
Music, Drinks, and More
10:00 PM – End
Explore & Unwind
Arlington Museum Open House (Main Street)
10:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Historical Schoolhouse Open House (Lake Arlington)
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Converse Wine Co. Open House (Free Shuttle)
Food truck, music, tours; Shuttle 2–5 PM Pickup at the Park, 6–9 PM Pickup at Main Street
2:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Free Open Swim (City Pool)
Music, Drinks, and More
3:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Day 3 Sunday – August 03, 2025
Community Church Service (City Park)
10:00 AM
Community Picnic (City Park)
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Free Open Swim (City Pool)
1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Event Schedule
Click a Day to explore the events. Some events will have brochures or registration links available.
- Day 1
Friday, August 1 - Day 2
Saturday, August 2 - Day 3
Sunday, August 2
Friday, August 1
Little Mr. & Miss Contest City Park
Sponsored by CorTrust Bank. For 2nd graders; all contestants 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
Sing along or cheer on friends.
Disco Night 1481 Bar & Grille
More details coming soon.
Saturday, August 2
Morning Activities & Sports Tournaments
5K Color Blast Run/Walk/Bike City Pool
7:30 AM Registration, 8:00 AM Start.
Sponsored by Arlington FFA.
Softball Tournament Softball Field
Register: Jacob Steffensen
(605‑203‑0551)
Volleyball Tournament Volleyball Sandpit (City Park)
Register: TBA
Pickleball Tournament Pickleball Court (City Park)
Register: TBA
Youth Basketball Tournament Arlington Gymnasium
Register: TBA
Pancake Feed American Legion
Hosted by the American Legion Post 42.
Youth Fishing Derby Lake Arlington
9:30 AM Registration, 10:00AM Start. Sponsored by Interstate Batteries.
Vendor Fair & Kid Activities (10AM - 3PM)
Craft & Vendor Show + Food Trucks City Park
Free Inflatables City Park
Sponsored by Arlington Baptist Church.
Animal Nursery City Park
Sponsored by Arlington FFA.
Children's Plinko City Park
Sponsored by Citizens State Bank
Water Games Location TBD
Sponsored by Arlington Fire Department. More details to come
Obstacle Course City Park
Sponsored by Brookings Army National Guard. More details to come
4-Wheeler Safety City Park
Sponsored by Rocky Forman Farmers. More details to come
Parade, Afternoon, & Evening Activities
Arlington Museum Open House Main Street
Museum Sale: Duplicate items in the museum inventory will be available for sale for a donation.
Parade Main Street & City Park
12:00PM Line Up, 1:00PM Start. Parade Registration Form (Floats & Tractors)
Cake & Coffee American Legion
Sponsored by American Legion Auxiliary.
Historical Schoolhouse Open House Lake Arlington
Converse Wine Co. Open House Free Shuttle
Food truck, music, tours; Shuttle 2–6 PM Pickup at the Park
Travis Denison Live Converse Wine Co.
Free Open Swim City Pool
Shopping & Deals Main Street
Stroll, Shop & Enjoy the Vibes on Main Street — More details to come
Food Specials Local Restaurants
- TBA Deal at The Cardinal Tap
- TBA Deal at BD Kings Lanes Bar & Grill
- TBA Deal at 1481 Roadhouse Grille
Street Dance, Lizzy Hofer Live Main Street
Sponsored by Cardinal Tap. More details coming soon.
Sunday, August 2
Community Church Service City Park
Community Picnic City Park
Free Open Swim City Pool
Arlington Museum Open House Main Street
Celebrate local artist Joan Ulvestad Williams as the museum showcases her paintings and photography.
Registration Forms
Get a registration for Craft & Vendor Show + Food Trucks activity and Parade Line‑up & Parade Activity
Get a registration for Craft & Vendor Show + Food Trucks activity
and Parade Line‑up & Parade Activity
Featured Acts
Discover the featured acts for August 2, 2025
Bob Smiley
Comedian Bob Smiley brings over 27 years of experience, performing in theaters, churches, and festivals nationwide. With five comedy specials, including three on DryBar, and numerous podcast appearances, Bob is a recognized figure in the comedy scene.
Sat 7:30–9:00 PM
Highway Call Band
The band was started in 1985 by Curt Henry, Gary Thomas, and Mark Close. They were joined in 1988 by Jim Juntunen. They performed under the name Silver Creek for several years, but the name was later changed to The Highway Call Band to more accurately represent the classic rock sound of the band.
Sat 7:30–9:00 PM
Event Map
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Primary Locations:
Arlington City Park & Main Street
Arlington, South Dakota, 57212
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Museum Tours
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Wine Open House
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Free Swim
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Museum Tours
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