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Author Signing: Tanner Castora + John ‘Stig’ Stiegelmeier

We are so excited to welcome Tanner Castora, author of ‘Stig and The Rise of SDSU Football’ to the Nook! Join us on Thursday, November 13th at 6 PM to […]

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Brookings Strikes for Special Olympics

Join us for the Brookings Strikes for Special Olympics event! Proceeds from this event will benefit the Brookings Area All Stars and Special Olympics South Dakota athletes. There are three […]

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Prairie Light Refuge’s 4th Annual Cornhole Tournament and Silent Auction/Raffle

Join us at Kattails on Lake Campbell for a vibrant, family-friendly event filled with lakeside excitement and meaningful community connection. Highlights include a spirited cornhole tournament hosted by the legendary […]

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Back to Dance Bash

Mark Your Calendars! Join us for our Back to Dance Bash on Thursday, August 7! Enjoy a fun-filled evening with:• Free SDSU Ice Cream and Cotton Candy• Hair Tinsel Station• […]

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3rd Annual John Enke Memorial 5K Run/Walk & Shining Through the Shadow Art Show

The first 100 registrants to arrive will be provided a free t-shirt! Various sizes will be available, first come first serve. – This event will begin at McCrory Gardens at […]

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Critical Mass Community Bicycle Ride

Join for a fun and casual community bicycle ride around Brookings! Meet at the corner of 5th St. and Main Ave. by 6pm. Brookings Critical Mass takes place (weather permitting) […]

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Summer Sol Volleyball Tournament 2025

Summer Sol is a coed volleyball tournament played on the grass at Pioneer Park in Brookings. All proceeds from the tournament are donated to fight for a cure of ALS […]

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Brookings Gift Guide

Give the gift of memories with one-of-a-kind Brookings-made products and experiences. From memberships for year-round play to gift cards to seats at the next big game, Brookings has the gift […]

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SoDak Spurs Goals & Gratitude Banquet

Join us for an evening of celebration and appreciation at the annual SoDak Spurs Goals & Gratitude Banquet. This event honors our club’s achievements and expresses our gratitude to the […]

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South Dakota Spring Open: Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Championship

The South Dakota Open is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu tournament catering to all levels: kids, adults, and masters. Our goal is to support local talent by providing a nearby high-quality competition, […]

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