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Arlington Days

When

August 1, 2025 - August 3, 2025    
All Day

Arlington Days Hometown Roots

August 1–3, 2025 • Arlington, South Dakota


Visit ArlingtonDays.com for the FULL Event Website


Friday, August 1

  • 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
    Little Mr. & Miss Contest (City Park)
    Sponsored by CorTrust Bank. For 2nd graders; all contestants join Saturday’s parade.
  • 6:30 PM – End
    Bean Bag Tournament (American Legion)
    Registration 4:00-6:00 PM, Tourney starts at 6:30 PM. Sponsored by Sons of the American Legion
  • 8:00 PM – 1:00 AM
    Karaoke (Schmidty’s Bar & Grill)
    Sing along or cheer on friends.

Saturday, August 2

Morning Activities

  • 8:00 AM – 9:30 AM
    5K Color Blast Run/Walk/Bike (City Pool)
    7:30 AM Registration, 8:00 AM Start. Sponsored by Arlington FFA.
  • 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
    Softball Tournament (Softball Field)
    Register: Jacob Steffensen (605-203-0551).
  • 8:00 AM – 10:30 AM
    Pancake Feed (American Legion)
    Hosted by the American Legion Post 42.
  • 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
    Fishing Derby (Lake Arlington)
    9:30 AM Registration, 10:00AM Start. Sponsored by Interstate Batteries.

City Park Activities (10 AM – 5 PM)

  • 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
    Sand Volleyball Tournament (City Park)
    9:30 AM Registration, 10:00AM Start.
  • 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
    Craft & Vendor Show + Food Trucks (City Park)
    Vendor registration form
  • 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
    Free Inflatables (City Park)
    Sponsored by Arlington Baptist Church.
  • 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
    Animal Nursery (City Park)
    Sponsored by Arlington FFA.
  • 1:00 PM
    Parade (Main Street and City Park)
    Parade registration form
    12:00PM Line Up, 1:00PM Start. Parade Registration Form (Floats & Tractors)
  • 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    Blind Golf Cart Races (East of Pool)
    No Registration Needed.
  • 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
    Live Music at the Park (City Park)
    Featuring The Highway Call Band.
  • 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
    Arlington Alumni All‑School Reunion (City Park)
    Join Us at the Park Pavilion — Contributions Appreciated Towards Reunion Expenses
  • 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
    Tractor Show ’n’ Shine (City Park)
    Each entry gets a free prime rib dinner and the winner enjoys prime rib for a year! Tractors will first line up for the parade, then head to the park for the Show & Shine. Preregister at 1481 Roadhouse Grille (event sponsor)

Crazy Days on Main Street (5 PM – Late)

  • 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM
    Shopping & Deals (Main Street)
    Stroll, Shop & Enjoy the Vibes on Main Street — DJ, Music & More (Street closes at 2 PM)
  • 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM
    Children’s Face Painting (Main Street)
    Arlington School Art Department – Ashley Vostad
  • 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
    Children’s Plinko (Main Street)
    Sponsored by Citizens State Bank
  • 5:00 PM – 9:30 PM
    Food Specials (Main Street)
    $10 Smashburger & Fries at The Cardinal Tap; specials at Schmidty’s.
  • 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM
    Bob Smiley Comedian (Main Street)
    $300 VIP Tables (Seats 6, Front VIP Seating, Includes 2 Pizzas from The Cardinal Tap); Free General Admission (Seats behind VIP – Bring your own chair)
  • 10:00 PM – End —
    After-Party (Cardinal Tap Back Porch)
    Music, Drinks, and More; Hosted by The Cardinal Tap

Explore & Unwind

  • 10:30 AM – 5:00 PM
    Arlington Museum Open House (Main Street)
  • 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    Historical Schoolhouse Open House (Lake Arlington)
  • 2:00 PM – 10:00 PM
    Converse Wine Co. Open House (Free Shuttle)
    Food truck, music, tours; Shuttle 2–5 PM Pickup at the Park, 6–9 PM Pickup at Main Street
  • 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM
    Free Open Swim (City Pool)

Sunday, August 3

  • 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
    Community Church Service  (City Park)
  • 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
    Community Picnic (City Park)
    Bring your family and friends to wrap up Arlington Days 2025.
  • 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
    Free Open Swim (City Pool)

6 Responses

  1. We are beginning to plan a 1980 class reunion. What time is the parade on Saturday? are there other events scheduled that afternoon or evening? Thanks.

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