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Festival of Books – Young Readers Festival
2022-09-24 09:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Join us for The South Dakota Festival of Books Young Readers!
This is South Dakota’s premier literary event, brought to you by the South Dakota Humanities Council.
Schedule subject to change. Check out the most recent version on their website.
9-9:45 am

Wastes Time, Annoys Others: From Class Clown to Children’s Author, Community Room
The Story Behind A Dinosaur Named Ruth – Julia Lyon, Party on One

10-10:45 am

What’s the Mystery? Creating Captivating Stories for Children – N. Griffin, Community Room
Picture Books: Leaving Room for Art – Laura Gehl, Party on One

11-11:45 am

Writing & Illustrating the Story of Kenny Higashi – Lauren Harris & Felicia Hoshino, Community Room
Memories of a Brookings Childhood, and How They Pop Up in My Books – Helen Frost, Party on One

1-1:45 pm

American Ace: Writing & Illustrating the Heroism of Joe Foss – Hector Curriel, Community Room

2-2:45 pm

The Plum Neighbor: Friendship & Heroism in Wartime – Lauren Harris, Community Room

3-3:45 pm

We Are Still Here! Native Representation in Children’s Literature – Traci Sorell, Community Room

Brookings Fall Festival
2022-09-24 09:00 - 17:00 | Downtown Brookings, 400 Main Ave, Brookings, 57006, United States
The Downtown Brookings Business District Committee invites you to enjoy a day of fall festivities, fun and shopping during Fall Fest on Saturday, September 24th! From 9:00AM to 5:00PM Main Avenue in Brookings will be bustling with activities the whole family can enjoy – a farmers market, pumpkin painting contest, fall themed family photo booth, kids crafts and face painting, food and drink specials, music and of course local shopping!

'Fest Fest
2022-09-24 10:00 - 14:00 | Wooden Legs Brewing Company, 309 5th Street, Ste 100, Brookings, SD, 57006
It’s the 2nd annual Wooden Legs ‘Fest Fest! A festival celebrating Oktoberfest though beers and special food offerings! Get your tickets online or at the pub for a special German plate of food including multiple meats, a huge Bavarian pretzel, local sauerkraut and traditional mustard! Also the release of WLBC’s own ‘Fest Oktoberfest beer!

Brookings Regional Humane Society Baked Potato Fundraiser
2022-09-24 11:00 - 13:00 | Brookings Activity Center, 320 5th Avenue, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Baked Potato Fundraiser to support Brookings Regional Humane Society. Ticket includes: Baked potato with toppings, cookie or bar, and beverage. Brookings Activity Center. September 24, 2022. 11am-1pm. $8/person, $5/kids 8 & under.

SDSU Women's Volleyball vs. Omaha
2022-09-24 13:00 - 15:00 | Frost Arena, 1165 Jackrabbit Ave, Brookings, SD, 57007, United States
Cheer on the SDSU Women’s Volleyball team as they take on Omaha! Purchase tickets online here.

Community Art Day
2022-09-24 13:00 - 16:00 | South Dakota Art Museum, 1036 Medary Ave, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Printmaking with artist Shelby Meyer!

Anniversary Party - South Dakota Festival of Books 2022
2022-09-24 17:00 - 18:30 | Wilbert Square Event Center, 931 25th Avenue, Brookings, SD, 57006
Celebrate 50 years of the South Dakota Humanities Council and 20 years of the South Dakota Festival of Books with hors d’oeuvres, cake, and memories!
Join us for the 20th annual South Dakota Festival of Books!
September 23-25, 2022 – Brookings, SD
The state’s premier literary event, the Festival celebrates literature in South Dakota and beyond by connecting the very best regional and national writers with our state’s readers for conversations, presentations, panel discussions, book signings, and special events.
Through workshops and craft talks offered by established authors and publishing professionals, it provides unique support for aspiring writers to craft and share their stories.

SDSU Women's Soccer vs. University of South Dakota
2022-09-24 18:00 - 20:00 | SD
Cheer on the SDSU Women’s Soccer team as they take on the USD Coyotes at the Fishback Soccer Complex! Purchase tickets online here.

Party on the Porch
2022-09-25 12:00 - 15:00 | McCrory Gardens, 631 22nd Ave, Brookings, SD, 57007
Sundays in September – with your paid admission to the Gardens, enjoy the ambiance of live music and bring your own lawn chair or blanket. Also enjoy delicious food options for purchase from our food truck!
Musician list:
September 11: Kyle Knutson
September 18: Oak Lake String Band
September 25: Plum Crazy

Pizza Night at Good Roots
2022-09-25 17:00 - 19:30 | Good Roots Farm and Gardens, 3712 Medary Ave, Brookings, SD, 57006
Our weekly wood-fired pizza nights are every Sunday evening, June 12 – October 12! (subject to weather change- watch FB) Ordering of farm-fresh pizza will take place from 4:30-7:30. Due to popular demand, starting July 10th you will need to pre-order your Pizza on Facebook.
On the night of, we welcome you to enjoy the evening on the farm with your family and friends. Our food is served picnic-style and we have plenty of space to spread out and make the evening special, safely. We encourage you to bring your own yard games, lawn chairs, blankets, and plates to enjoy our farm, food and animals. Friendly, non-barking dogs on leashes are welcome.
Q & A-

What can I expect? Specialty, hand-crafted, wood-fired pizzas and a beautiful evening on the farm with space to enjoy your friends and family. You can spend the entire evening on the farm and when your pizzas are ready, we will display your order number by the Pizza Ovens.

Do I need to bring drinks? No, we’ve got you covered! We sell select beers, wine, and signature lemonades. Bring your own water or we will have some bottled you can purchase.

What should we bring? Our pizza is served picnic-style and delivered to you hot from our wood-fired oven in a pizza box. Please bring your own utensils, napkins, lawn chair, and yard games, if you like.

Please watch your children; we are unable to do so. Even though it is tempting to go barefoot, a barnyard has many things that could cause a painful step, so best to keep shoes on.

2022 County Commission and County Sheriff Forums
2022-09-26 09:00 - 11:30 | Brookings City and County Government Center, 520 3rd Street, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Candidate forums are held by the Public Affairs Committee of the Brooking Area Chamber of Commerce. These forums provide those seeking elected positions a fair and open method to express their views so community members can understand their positions and make informed voting choices.
The County Commission forum will begin at 9:00 AM. The County Sheriff forum will begin at approximately 10:15 AM. Both will be broadcast on the local channel.
County Commission Candidates
(THREE SEATS AVAILABLE)
Shawn Hostler (R)
Kelly VanderWal (R)
Larry Jensen (I)
Timothy Bauer (I)
Gretchen Weible (R)
County Sheriff Candidates
(ONE SEAT AVAILABLE)
Jeff Kollars (R)
Martin “Marty” Stanwick (I)
To assist us in organizing questions and ensuring all relevant topics are covered, please email your questions for candidates at least 24 hours ahead of time (info@brookingschamber.org).

The Brookings Area Chamber of Commerce is not a political action committee nor is it an arm of local government; we do not endorse political candidates at any level of government. We are privileged and proud to play a role in the democratic process.

Storytime at Brookings Public Library
2022-09-26 10:30 | Brookings Public Library, 515 3rd Street, Brookings, SD, 57006-2022, United States
Join Brookings Public Library for storytime featuring traditional books, songs, and take-home crafts paired with apps, video clips, and more!

After School Maker Studio
2022-09-26 15:00 - 17:30 | Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Ages 5-12 | Drop Off | Registration Required | $5.50 ($4.40 members )
Need after-school care? Or perhaps you are looking for a place to spark your child’s imagination? The After School Maker Studio is a flexible, come and go experience for children age 5 and up.
The space, designed by children for children, will inspire all makers. Daily experiences foster creativity, curiosity, and self-expression through a variety of activities including robotics, circuitry, pottery, sculpture, and paint to name a few. Children will have the time and space to explore the diverse interests they bring with them.
If you are a member, please remember to sign in or register to create an account (top right corner) to receive your 20% off member discount. Want to become a member? Check out the Members tab on our website!

Brookings Family Bash
2022-09-26 17:00 - 18:30 | Dakota Nature Park & Larson Nature Center
Celebrate the power of family at Dakota Nature Park! Enjoy a free meal, free activities, and a free take home bag. Lawn chairs are welcome!
No pets please.

Mini Makers - Moon Sand
2022-09-27 10:30 - 11:30 | Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Ages 2-5 | Family Style | $6.50 ($5.20 members)
In this hands-on class participants will make their own take home play-kit while meeting new friends. This play date inspired class has time to explore different ways your kit can be played with at home.

After School Maker Studio
2022-09-27 15:00 - 17:30 | Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Ages 5-12 | Drop Off | Registration Required | $5.50 ($4.40 members)
Need after-school care? Or perhaps you are looking for a place to spark your child’s imagination? The After School Maker Studio is a flexible, come and go experience for children age 5 and up.
The space, designed by children for children, will inspire all makers. Daily experiences foster creativity, curiosity, and self-expression through a variety of activities including robotics, circuitry, pottery, sculpture, and paint to name a few. Children will have the time and space to explore the diverse interests they bring with them.
If you are a member, please remember to sign in or register to create an account (top right corner) to receive your 20% off member discount. Want to become a member? Check out the Members tab on our website!

BHS Boys & Girls Soccer vs. Sioux Falls Washington
2022-09-27 16:00 - 20:00 | Fishback Soccer Complex, 1100 20th St S, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Cheer on the Brookings Bobcats as they take on the Sioux Falls Washington Warriors!
4pm – Girls Varsity and Boys JV
6pm – Boys Varsity and Girls JV

BHS Volleyball vs. Watertown
2022-09-27 16:30 - 21:30 | Brookings High School Auxiliary Gym, 530 Elm Ave, Brookings, SD, 57006
Cheer on the Brookings Bobcats as they take on the Watertown Arrows!

4:30pm – 9th Grade (Jostad Gym) & JV
5:30pm – 10th Grade
7:00pm – Varsity

Family STEAM Night - Brookings Public Library
2022-09-27 18:00 - 19:30 | Brookings Public Library, 515 3rd Street, Brookings, SD, 57006-2022, United States
Join Brookings Public Library as theyexplore the amazing worlds of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics with hands-on experiments for the whole family!

Beginner Stained Glass Class - Sept. 27/28th
2022-09-27 18:00 - 20:00, 2022-09-28 18:00 - 20:00 | Brookings Arts Council, 524 4th Street, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Join artists Laurel Wengler and Ginny Winks at the BAC for a beginner stained glass experience. students will learn how to cut glass, copper foil, and solder to create 3 different stain glass pieces. This class will take place for 2 hours, 2 days in a row, and you will have the opportunity to create 3 pieces. Spaces are limited, so don’t hesitate to sign up! All supplies included in the cost of the class

Trivia Tuesday
2022-09-27 19:30 - 22:00 | Wooden Legs Brewing Company, 309 5th Street, Ste 100, Brookings, SD, 57006
Trivia Night at Wooden Legs is a time to test your knowledge against your fellow beer lovers! As always, the game is free to play and offers many fun prizes to our star teams of the evening. The game will start at 7:30pm and will wrap up by 10pm.
Table are limited so we suggest getting here early to grab yours! Trivia is 21+.

Caregiver & Littles Active Group
2022-09-28 08:00 - 09:00 | Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
All are welcome for the caregiver and littles active group brought to you by Avera Behavioral Health. We hope to see you at this flexible active opportunity to enjoy the outdoors, walk, play, do yoga and make new friends.
Carrier and carrier checks will be available. Activities will be geared toward youth ages 0-5.
Meet on the front lawn of the Children’s Museum of South Dakota Wednesdays from 8:15-9:00 am. Grant funds made available through United Way, Boys & Girls Club of the Northern Plains, and Brookings COVID-19 Relief Fund.
For more information call Nikki at Avera Behavioral Health of Brookings at 605-692-8092

Coffee with Vets
2022-09-28 11:00 - 12:00 | Kool Beans
Join us at Kool Beans for Coffee with Vets every Third Wednesday at 11am, where we’ll discuss programs and topics of interest to the Veteran community. Free coffee, camaraderie and guest speakers.

Wall Street Wednesday
2022-09-28 19:00 - 22:00 | Wooden Legs Brewing Company, 309 5th Street, Ste 100, Brookings, SD, 57006
Drink like a capitalist at this dynamic draft beer stock exchange at WLBC! Opening bell rings at 7 PM, all draft prices start to fall and only rise when a beer is ordered. You set the price at Wall Street Wednesday – the most dynamic happy hour in Brookings! Closing bell rings at 10 PM.

Playful Preschoolers - Dinosaurs
2022-09-29 08:30 - 11:30 | Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Ages 3-5 | Drop Off Optional | Registration Required | $20 ($16 members )
Preschool camps offer a great opportunity to make new friends, learn new skills, and have fun adventures. With our hands-on approach to learning, remember to dress for a mess!

BHS Boys Varsity Golf Triangular
2022-09-29 11:00 | Brookings Country Club, 2180 Clubhouse drive, Brookings, SD, 57006
Cheer on the Brookings Bobcats as they take on the Mitchell Kernels and Sioux Falls Washington Warriors!

Authentic Networking - Brookings Area Chamber of Commerce
2022-09-29 15:00 - 16:30 | Wooden Legs Brewing Company, 309 5th Street, Ste 100, Brookings, SD, 57006
Do you dread attending “Networking Events”? Connie Schroeder discusses Authentic Networking, no more boring, fake conversations! Networking that works and is fun!
Tickets are $15 for Chamber members, $20 for non-members. Ticket includes a beverage (beer or soda/water) to sip on through the training. Space is limited to 35 individuals.
Stick around after the training for a Connect 2140 social “Oktoberfest Beer + Bingo” to practice your new skills with opportunity to win a Yeti cooler!

Oktoberfest Beer + Bingo [Networking]
2022-09-29 16:30 - 18:30 | Wooden Legs Brewing Company, 309 5th Street, Ste 100, Brookings, SD, 57006
Join the Brookings Area Chamber of Commerce and young professionals of the Brookings area at Wooden Legs Brewing Company and celebrate Oktoberfest in true Brookings fashion – local beer! Along with the brews, we’ll have some bingo networking to allow you to meet new people in a fun, interactive way.
Not comfortable with networking? Be sure to check out the Networking Training with Connie Schroeder starting at 3:00 pm. Space is limited so register ASAP!
Bring a friend (or two, or three!)- we can’t wait to see you there!

Connie Gisi Exhibition Opening Reception
2022-09-29 17:30 - 18:30 | SD
ABOUT CONNIE GISI
Drawing, painting, and the love of animals and the outdoors, have been a part of Connie Gisi’s life since childhood. Her mission is to put on paper or canvas what others pass by, but don’t actually see.
She paints Plein Air (French term for painting in nature), or from photos she has personally taken. Living in Northeastern South Dakota, keeps her in the studio during winter months, so she always tries to keep the freshness of Plein Air. Connie works in oils, watercolor, pastels, pen & ink and just about anything that makes a mark. Subjects range from landscapes, animals portraits to things in between… she does commissions.One of her paintings was published in South Dakota Magazine for winning first place the SD Waters Competition.
She is a member of SD Artists Alliance with 8 paintings in a show at the Sioux Falls Airport FSD Gallerie. In 2017 she was active in numerous regional Plein Air shows and received the Artist’s Choice Award at the Harvey Dunn Plein Air event in DeSmet, SD. Connie Gisi was the recipient of the People’s Choice Award at the Paint the Prairie Plein Air event in Watertown, SD.
