Events

4-H archery targets with arrows in them.
May 30

4-H Outdoor State Archery Tournament

SDSU Extension 4-H will host the 4-H State Outdoor Archery Tournament at the NFAA Easton Yankton Archery Center (800 Archery Lane, Yankton, SD 57078) from May 30-31.

Group of youth standing in front of mountains
May 31

4-H Teen Wilderness Camp at Storm Mountain

SDSU Extension 4-H will host Teen Wilderness Camp at Storm Mountain Center (23740 Storm Mountain Rd, Rapid City, SD 57702), from May 31-June 3.

People shop for plants on tables outside
May 31

Garden Discovery Festival @ McCrory Gardens

SDSU Extension and McCrory Gardens are kicking off the summer programming with the Garden Discovery Festival on Sunday, May 31, from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. CDT at McCrory Gardens (631 22nd Ave, Brookings, SD 57007).

Rancher greeting grandson in a farm driveway.
Jun 02

International Farm Transition Network - Annual Conference

The 2026 International Farm Transition Network (IFTN) Annual Professional Development Conference will take place June 2-3 at the Wyndham Gettysburg (95 Presidential Circle, Gettysburg, PA 17325).

Group of children preparing for a summer swimming lesson outside the SDSU Wellness Center.
Jun 02

Kid Kare Babysitting Clinic for Youth @ Brookings

Join SDSU Extension 4-H for a Kid Kare babysitting clinic for youth on June 2, from 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. at the Brookings County Outdoor Adventure Center (2810 22nd Ave S, Brookings, SD 57006).

Annual trials garden at McCrory Gardens
Jun 02

Garden Hour

Make the most of your garden and landscaping with weekly insights and ideas from our team of experts.

A small group of children at daycare.
Jun 04

Kid Kare Babysitting Clinic for Youth @ Watertown

Join SDSU Extension 4-H for a Kid Kare babysitting clinic for youth on June 4, from 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. at the Codington County Extension Complex (1910 West Kemp Ave., Watertown, SD 57201).

Trailer full of native plants
Jun 05

Native Plant Expo @ Rapid City

Join the SDSU Native Plant Initiative at the Education Garden (2900 Canyon Lake Dr, Rapid City, SD 57702) on June 5 from 5:00-7:30 p.m. for an evening Native Plant Expo.

South Dakota State University Swine Education and Research Facility exterior.
Jun 06

South Dakota Swine Summit

South Dakota Swine Summit is a program for youth ages 12-21 interested in learning more about the swine industry. This event will take place on June 6, 2026, from 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. at the SDSU Animal Science Complex (1097 North Campus Dr., Brookings, SD 57007).

Pots of small native plants
Jun 06

Native Plant Expo @ Spearfish

The SDSU Native Plant Initiative and Beautify Spearfish will be at The Snapper’s Club (300-540 S Canyon St, Spearfish, SD 57783) on June 6 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. for a Native Plant Expo featuring native plants, practical information, and opportunities to ask questions.

Group of 2022 4-H Performing Arts Camp attendees singing and dancing on stage
Jun 07

South Dakota 4-H Performing Arts Camp

SDSU Extension 4-H will host the South Dakota 4-H Performing Arts Camp June 7-13, at Northern State University.

A ramp for zucchini cars to slide down
Jun 09

Whole Farm Planning - Integrating Childcare

SDSU Extension will host a workshop to help farm families integrate childcare into their whole farm plan on June 9, from 7:00-8:30 p.m. online over Zoom.

Group of youth walking through a field
Jun 09

Rangeland and Soil Days

Rangeland and Soil Days will take place June 9-10, 2026, at the Belle Fourche Community Hall (512 6th Avenue, Belle Fourche, SD 57717).

Annual trials garden at McCrory Gardens
Jun 09

Garden Hour

Make the most of your garden and landscaping with weekly insights and ideas from our team of experts.

Women standing in a circle learning about rangeland plants
Jun 10

Agricultural Women's Day

SDSU Extension will co-host Agricultural Women's Day on June 10, from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. at Agar-Blunt-Onida School District 58-3 (500 S 8th St, Onida, SD 57564).