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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
Day 1
Friday - August 01, 2025
- Bean Bag / Cornhole Registration (Main Street)
4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Sponsored by Sons of the American Legion. Tourney starts at 6:30 PM.
- Little Mr. & Miss Contest (City Park)
5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Sponsored by CorTrust Bank. For 2nd graders; all contestants join Saturday’s parade.
- Bean Bag Tournament (Main Street)
6:30 PM – End
Compete for prizes and bragging rights.
- Karaoke at Schmidty’s Bar & Gril
8:00 PM – 1:00 AM
Sing along or cheer on friends.
Day 2
Saturday - August 02, 2025
Moring Activities
- 5K Color Blast Registration (City Pool)
7:30 AM
Sponsored by Arlington FFA.
- 5K Color Blast Run/Walk/Bike (City Pool)
8:00 AM
Sponsored by Arlington FFA.
- Softball Tournament (Softball Field)
8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Register: Jacob Steffensen (605‑203‑0551).
- Pancake Feed (American Legion)
8:00 AM – 10:30 AM
Hosted by Post 42.
- Fishing Derby Registration (Lake Arlington)
9:30 AM
- Fishing Derby (Lake Arlington)
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Sponsored by Interstate Batteries.
City Park Activities
- Volleyball Tournament
10:00 AM start
- Craft & Vendor Show + Food Trucks
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Free Inflatables
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sponsored by Arlington Baptist Church.
- Animal Nursery
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Animal Nursery
- Parade Line‑up & Parade —
Check‑in & Line‑up
: 12:00 PM; Parade:
1:00 PM
- Blind Golf Cart Races
2:00 PM (east of pool)
No Registration Needed, Come to the Start Line – Questions, contact Becky Pistulka (605-203-3087)
- Arlington School All‑School Reunion
2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Food & donations for reunion fund
- Live Music at the Park
2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Featuring The Highway Call Band.
- Tractor Show ’n’ Shine Parade Check‑in & Line‑up: 12:00 PM; Parade: 1:00 PM; Show until 5:00 PM
Sponsored by 1481 Roadhouse Grille. Complimentary prime rib dinner for each entry; winner gets prime rib for a year. Pre‑register @ 1481 Roadhouse Grille.
Crazy Days on Main Street (5 PM – Late)
- Shopping & Deals
5:00 PM – 7:30 PM
DJ & music;
street closed)
- Children’s Face Painting
5:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Arlington School Art Department – Ashley Vostad
- Food Specials
5:00 PM – 9:30 PM
$10 Smashburger at The Cardinal Tap; specials at Schmidty’s TBA.
- Bob Smiley Comedian
7:30 PM – 9:00 PM
VIP tables (seats 6, includes 2 pizzas from The Cardinal Tap) available for pre‑purchase; free seating behind VIP—bring your own chair.
- After‑Party at The Cardinal Tap
10:00 PM – ?
Music and more at The Cardinal Tap Back Porch.
Other Events
- Arlington Museum Open
10:30 AM – 4:00 PM
- Historical Arlington Schoolhouse Open (Lake Arlington)
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
- Converse Wine Co. Open House
2:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Rub n’ Tug food truck, music, tours; free shuttle (2–5 PM park, 6–9 PM Main Street).
- Free Open Swim (City Pool)
3:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Day 3
Sunday - August 03, 2025
- Church Service in the Park
10:00 AM
- Community Picnic
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Bring your family and friends to wrap up Arlington Days 2025.
- Free Open Swim (City Pool)
1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Day 1
Friday – August 1, 2025
- Bean Bag / Cornhole Registration (Main Street)
Sponsored by Sons of the American Legion. Tourney starts at 6:30 PM.
- Little Mr. & Miss Contest (City Park)
Sponsored by CorTrust Bank. For 2nd graders; all contestants join Saturday’s parade.
- Bean Bag Tournament (Main Street)
Compete for prizes and bragging rights.
- Karaoke at Schmidty’s Bar & Grill
Sing along or cheer on friends.
4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
6:30 PM – End
8:00 PM – 1:00 AM
Day 2
Saturday – August 02, 2025
Moring Activities
- 5K Color Blast Run/Walk/Bike Registration (City Pool)
Sponsored by Arlington FFA.
- Softball Tournament (Softball Field)
Register: Jacob Steffensen (605‑203‑0551).
- Pancake Feed (American Legion)
Hosted by Post 42.
- Fishing Derby Registration (Lake Arlington)
Sponsored by Interstate Batteries.
- Fishing Derby (Lake Arlington)
Sponsored by Interstate Batteries.
City Park Activities
- Volleyball Tournament
- Craft & Vendor Show + Food Trucks
- Free Inflatables
Sponsored by Arlington Baptist Church.
- Animal Nursery
Sponsored by Arlington FFA.
- Parade Line‑up & Parade
- Blind Golf Cart Race
No Registration Needed, Come to the Start Line – Questions, contact Becky Pistulka (605-203-3087)
- Arlington School All‑School Reunion
Food & donations for reunion fund.
- Live Music at the Park
Featuring The Highway Call Band.
- Tractor Show ’n’ Shine —
Sponsored by 1481 Roadhouse Grille. Complimentary prime rib dinner for each entry; winner gets prime rib for a year. Pre‑register @ 1481 Roadhouse Grille.
Crazy Days on Main Street (5 PM – Late)
- Shopping & Deals
- Children’s Face Painting
Arlington School Art Department – Ashley Vostad
- Food Specials
$10 Smashburger at The Cardinal Tap; specials at Schmidty’s TBA.
- Bob Smiley Comedian
VIP tables (seats 6, includes 2 pizzas from The Cardinal Tap) available for pre‑purchase; free seating behind VIP—bring your own chair.
- After‑Party at The Cardinal Tap
Music and more at The Cardinal Tap Back Porch.
Other Events
- Arlington Museum Open
- Historical Arlington Schoolhouse Open (Lake Arlington)
- Converse Wine Co. Open House
Rub n’ Tug food truck, music, tours; free shuttle (2–5 PM park, 6–9 PM Main Street).
- Free Open Swim (City Pool)
7:30 AM Registration
8:00 AM Start
8:00 AM
8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
8:00 AM – 10:30 AM
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
10:00 AM start
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Check‑in & Line‑up: 12:00 PM; Parade: 1:00 PM
2:00 PM (east of pool)
2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Parade Check‑in & Line‑up: 12:00 PM; Parade: 1:00 PM; Show until 5:00 PM
5:00 PM – 7:30 PM (DJ & music; street closed)
5:00 PM – 7:30 PM
5:00 PM – 9:30 PM
7:30 PM – 9:00 PM
10:00 PM – ?
10:30 AM – 4:00 PM
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
2:00 PM – 10:00 PM
3:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Day 3
Sunday – August 03, 2025
- Church Service in the Park
- Community Picnic
Bring your family and friends to wrap up Arlington Days 2025.
- Free Open Swim (City Pool)
10:00 AM
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
1:00 PM – 5:00 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
Event Map
Address:
Arlington City Park
Arlington City Park & Main Street, Arlington, South Dakota, 57212
Additional Activities
Enjoy our complementary Rounded‑corner cards for museum tours, wine open house, free swim, church service, picnic activities
Museum Tours
Supporting growth, fostering connections, and creating opportunities for success
Wine Open House
Supporting growth, fostering connections, and creating opportunities for success
Free Swim
Supporting growth, fostering connections, and creating opportunities for success
Museum Tours
Supporting growth, fostering connections, and creating opportunities for success
Museum Tours
Supporting growth, fostering connections, and creating opportunities for success
Sponsored by
Handi Mart
Interstate Batteries of Arlington, SD
Jay's Auto Body
Johnsonville Spray Foam
NorthWestern Energy
Sioux Valley Energy
Spilde Electric Inc
Valley FiberCom
1481 Roadhouse Grille
Arlington, South Dakota
Burlage Peterson Auctioneers
The Cardinal Tap
Citizens State Bank of Arlington, SD
CorTrust Bank
