Department of Tourism
For Immediate Release:  April 29, 2002
Contact:  Theresa Benda (605) 259-3547

FAMILY FUN OFFERED AT FRONTIER DAYS

The diverse aspects of South Dakota’s culture are showcased during the 90^th anniversary of Frontier Days Aug. 16–18 in White River. The three days of activities will feature powwows, the work of South Dakota artists, four-wheel-drive mud races, and a sanctioned rodeo including bull riding, mutton bustin’ and a wild horse race.

Two free powwows will be performed at 1 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 16, and Saturday, Aug. 17, at the powwow grounds along Highway 83. A wagon train will finish a five-day trek by joining a parade at 11 a.m. Saturday. An arts festival will be held north of the rodeo grounds featuring South Dakota artists from noon to 6 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. A rodeo at 2 p.m. on both Saturday and Sunday is $7 for adults and $3 for children. The Zuya Sica (wicked war) Mud Races will begin immediately following the rodeo performances Saturday and Sunday. Each evening will end with dances from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m.

For more information, contact Theresa Benda at (605) 259-3547. For a free South Dakota travel packet, call 1-800-S-DAKOTA (1-800-782-5682) or visit www.travelsd.com on the Web.

Frontier Days has been designated a "Great Event" by the South Dakota Department of Tourism. With that designation, the department provides assistance to event coordinators and creates and funds promotions for the event. The objective of the Department of Tourism’s "Great Events" program is to boost attendance at South Dakota events and to increase economic impact in host communities.

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