Below is a tentative schedule - some events may change and many more will be added as details are finalized. Please check back often for changes and updates!
Printable list of all events
Printable list of tours
Thursday, July 2nd | Friday, July 3rd | Saturday, July 4th | Sunday, July 5th
THURSDAY, JULY 2nd ~ AGRICULTURE APPRECIATION DAY
Breakfast Served
Guest Book Registration, Information, & Memorabilia on sale
9am - 5pm
Flowers by Bob
125th Commemorative Postal Stamp Cancellation
8:30am - 4:30pm
Post Office
Opening Church Service Sponsored by the Ministerial Association
9am
Emmanuel Lutheran Church
"From Antique to Present" Machinery Displays
9am - 5pm
1st & Main
Historical Display
10am - 4pm
Elementary School Gym
Garden Tour
10am - 4pm
Diane's Backyard Gardens - E. Prairie Street, Beresford, SD - 2 blocks North of water tower, 1/2 block East
Doug & Chris Wevik's Garden - from Fiesta, 10 miles South on 77 and 3/4 mile East. On the interstate, 9 miles South of Beresford to Volin exit, 1/2 mile East, 1 mile South, 3/4 mile East (North side).
Naomi Ellwanger - 30156 466th Ave, Beresford, SD - 605-235-0006 - From Fiesta go South to 300th Street, then go West to 466th Avenue, and turn South for 1 1/2 miles - garden is on the East side of the road
Quilt Display
10am - 8pm
Beresford Public Library
Kiddie Tractor Pull
Boys & girls ages 4-11
10am
3rd & Main
Old Fashioned Photos
10am - 12pm
Youth Center
Lunch/Dinner Served
Free Swimming
1pm - 5:30pm & 6:30pm - 9pm
City Swimming Pool
Brooklyn School Open House
1pm - 4pm
Farm Tours
1pm - 4pm
Leaving from Cortland Carnes Football Field
Various locations
Pie Contest Sponsored by Community Outreach for Youth and Families (COYF)
4pm - 4:30pm drop off
Judging to follow, winners announced at Community Dinner
Cortland Carnes Stadium
Social Gatherings & Mixers Sponsored by Beresford Lions Club
4pm - 7pm
Bridges Golf Club
Supper Served
Community Meal (sponsor TBA)
5pm - 7pm
5:15pm - 5:30pm William Even, South Dakota Secretary of Agriculture, speaking
Cortland Carnes Stadium
Recognition of Area Century Farms
5:30pm
Cortland Carnes Stadium
Antique Tractor Pull
Antique Tractor Pull Rules
7pm - finish
Saddle Club
Teen Fun Night
For 9th to 12 Grade
(Climbing Wall, Laser Shoot, Wii Tournament, Obstacle Course, and Music)
7pm - 11:30pm
High School Multi Purpose Room/Parking Lot
Powerplay
9pm - 1am
Bert's Lounge, 210 N. 17th Street
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FRIDAY, JULY 3rd ~ BUSINESS & INDUSTRY DAY
Breakfast Served
Guest Book Registration, Information, & Memorabilia on sale
9am - 5pm
Flowers by Bob
Historical Display
10am - 4pm
Elementary School Gym
Volleyball Tournament
10am
Sand Volleyball Court by City Pool
Road Races
9am Fast Mile in the Midwest
10:30am 5K Race
Register online at www.allsportcentral.com
Meet at the Beresford High School
Golf Scramble (all invited)
9am
Bridges Golf Course
B & R Chainsaw Sculptures by Blair Smith
9am - 6pm with breaks
Bulow Park
Basketball 3-on-3 Tournament for 3rd to 8th grade
Registration Information & Rules
10am
Beresford Elementary School Playground
To sign up or for more information, email beresford3on3@yahoo.com
Lunch/Dinner Served
Free Swimming
1pm - 5:30pm & 6:30pm - 9pm
City Swimming Pool
Teener Baseball Game
1pm & 5pm
Lawrenson Memorial Field
Westberg Music Museum
1pm - 4pm
47070 300th Street - from the Methodist Church, go 2 miles South and 1/4 mile West
Business & Industry Tours (by Chamber)
1pm - 4pm
Various locations
Inflatables Carnival for Kids
1pm - 7pm
Bulow Park
Phil Baker Sponsored by Bank 360
4pm
Bulow Park @ Band Shell
Old Fashioned Photos
4pm - 6pm
Bulow Park
Social Gatherings & Mixers Sponsored by Beresford Lions Club
4pm - 7pm
Bridges Golf Club
Supper Served
Mechanical Bull
5pm - 1am
Beresford Municipal Liquor Store, 111 W. Main Street
Air Guard Fly Over
6pm or 7pm
Cortland Carnes Stadium
Tonic Sol-Fa Performance (FREE Concert Sponsored by Missouri River Electric and Beresford Electric)
7pm - 9pm
Cortland Carnes Stadium
NO COOLERS, PLEASE BRING YOUR LAWN CHAIR & BLANKETS
BFD Street Dance with the Band "Vermillion"
9pm - 1am
3rd & Main
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SATURDAY, JULY 4th ~ SCHOOL & COMMUNITY DAY
Breakfast Served
Guest Book Registration, Information, & Memorabilia on sale
9am - 5pm
Flowers by Bob
125K Bike Ride
125K (77 miles), 44K (30 miles), Family Fun Ride (5 miles)
8am
Register online at www.allsportcentral.com
Zion Methodist Church
B & R Chainsaw Sculptures by Blair Smith
9am - 4pm with breaks (also see him in the parade)
Bulow Park
Beresford Area Radio Flyers (BARF)
9am - 5pm
West of the Gun Club
Quasquicentennial Grand Parade
Ethanol Planes to Open Parade
Featuring a performance by SU FU DU Drumline
10:30am
3rd to Main to 13th
Grand Parade Entry Form
Join the Watchdog Band and play the school song in the parade!
Lunch/Dinner Served
Local Talent Contest
2pm
Downtown
Contact Julie Morren at jjmdakota2@yahoo.com or 605-957-4464 if you are interested in joining.
Car Show & Shine
1pm - 4pm
3rd Street
Historical Display
12pm - 4pm
Elementary School Gym
Free Swimming
1pm - 5:30pm & 6:30pm - 9pm
City Swimming Pool
Old Fashioned Photos
1pm - 3pm
Bulow Park
Quilt Display
1pm - 5pm
Beresford Public Library
Step Outside for Youth
1pm - 4pm
Beresford Gun Club
Inflatables Carnival for Kids
1pm - 7pm
Bulow Park
School Tours (self-guided)
1pm - 5pm
High School
Social Gatherings & Mixers Sponsored by Beresford Lions Club
4pm - 7pm
Bridges Golf Club
Supper Served
All Class Reunion
Banquet Registration starting at 4pm
5pm - 7:30pm
High School Gym & more
Chainsaw Sculptures Auction
7:30pm
Cortland Carnes Football Stadium
Beresford Patriotic Tribute to Veterans
With Rifle Drill and Living History Moment
8pm - 10pm
Cortland Carnes Stadium
Raffle Drawings
10pm
Cortland Carnes Stadium
Gigantic Fireworks Display
10pm
Cortland Carnes Stadium
Sunny Austin Band
9pm - 1am
VFW & American Legion
Karaoke
9pm - 1am
Beresford Municipal Liquor Store, 111 W. Main Street
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SUNDAY, JULY 5th ~ CHURCH & FAMILY DAY
Breakfast Served
Community Sunrise Service
7am
Bulow Park Bandshell
Church at all Churches ~ times available at City Hall
8am - 12pm
Various locations
Beresford Area Radio Flyers (BARF)
9am - 3pm
West of the Gun Club
Lunch/Dinner Served
Free Swimming
1pm - 5:30pm & 6:30pm - 9pm
City Swimming Pool
Rockfield School Reunion
2pm
Snacks & beverages provided
Lion's Shelter, Beresford Park
Rain: Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 101 S 5th Street, Beresford
Supper Served
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