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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
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
Saturday, August 2
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
Sunday, 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
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
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Primary Locations:
Arlington City Park & Main Street
Arlington, South Dakota, 57212
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