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Automania - June 25th

Automania 2016 is set for June 25th from 1:00 pm to 11:00 pm in Brandon, SD. The main event area is once again on Holly Blvd. with David Betz posing as Sheriff Buford with signature Smokey & the Bandit jargon, the Hegg Bros. & Friends performing live, exciting music from the 60s and 70s with Guilty Pleasures to finish out the night, and Brandon Valley's 1st Annual Street Vault Mania on display. Automania is a great free family fun event! Bring your muscle cars, hot rods, imports, sports cars, classics, and motorcycles to the show. For more information on the event visit www.automaniabrandon.com.

Hot Harley Nights - July 7th-10th

The mission of Make-A-Wish® South Dakota is to grant wishes for children facing life-threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength, and joy. Twenty-one years ago, J&L Harley-Davidson wanted to create an event that would embody this mission while showcasing the city of Sioux Falls and providing motorcycle enthusiasts a reason to ride. “Hot Harley Nights” was created and has been growing ever since. Over the past 20 years the regional event has raised over 2.5 million dollars for Make-A-Wish® South Dakota.

This year, the 21st Annual Hot Harley Nights will be held July 7-10, 2016. The event includes silent and live auctions, raffles, a casino run, great live music, delicious food vendors, and much more. Thursday night will consist of Family Night at J&L, where kids of ALL ages will have the chance to see exciting attractions including characters, construction equipment, military and emergency vehicles, a NASCAR simulator, and more, while enjoying food from local vendors. Friday will entail food and live music at J&L, as well as a ten-class bike show that draws many stunning motorcycles. Saturday is the culmination of the action-packed weekend. Take part in the fun casino run to win great prizes. You can also watch or participate in the inspiring motorcycle parade that stretches over 6.5 miles throughout Sioux Falls. Over 4,000 motorcycles will participate in the parade, which is led by Make-A-Wish® children who are escorted in Corvettes. The riders converge on Falls Park West and the north end of downtown Sioux Falls, where over ten city blocks are reserved for bike parking. Live music by ZZ3 – the region's baddest ZZ Top Tribute band – will headline a free concert. There will be multiple food vendors, ice cold beverages, and other vendors available. Best of all, there will be a great crowd of people to support Make-A-Wish® South Dakota. Fill your tummies at the pancake feed at J&L on Sunday morning – all are welcome!

Every year about 1,200 rides register for the casino run. In 2014, there were participants from 13 different states and three foreign countries. However, Hot Harley Nights is an inclusive event for riders and non-riders alike. Char Roth, J&L Chief Financial Officer and Hot Harley Nights Co-Founder, explains, “There is so much going on all weekend whether you have a motorcycle or not. Everyone is welcome to come to Hot Harley Nights to support Make-A-Wish® South Dakota. We are grateful to have such a supportive community and love hosting this event.” J&L vows to continue hosting this event to make wishes come true.

To learn more about Hot Harley Nights, visit
www.hotharleynights.com and like “Hot Harley Nights Sioux Falls, South Dakota” on Facebook!

Hot Summer Nites - July 13th

Corvette and other motor enthusiasts, along with thousands in the community, will gather in downtown Sioux Falls for the 23rd Annual Hot Summer Nites, which remains the longest running car show in the area. This year’s event will be held Wednesday, July 13, beginning at 6:00 pm and concluding at 10:30 pm.

Hundreds of Corvettes from all over the United States will line Phillips Avenue in downtown Sioux Falls. The event occupies the streets of Phillips Ave. and Main Ave. from 9th St. to 14th St. The annual event is free to attend.

Downtown Sioux Falls, Inc. (DTSF) Communications Director, Brienne Maner, said, “Hot Summer Nites is a great mid-week party sandwiched between two other big Sioux Falls events – Hot Harley Nights the weekend prior and JazzFest the weekend following. We encourage event-goers coming in from out of town to spend several days enjoying our great city.”

Food and beverage vendors, along with product vendors, line the streets of downtown Sioux Falls for the event.
Main Avenue Warehouse will perform on the main stage, and street musicians will be scattered throughout the venue to provide entertainment all evening long.

There will be several giveaways to celebrate the 23rd Annual Hot Summer Nites event. You can visit the Duluth Trading Company booth at Hot Summer Nites to register to win a $100 gift card. You can also visit the Grand Falls Casino booth to register to win a prize package.

Grand Falls Grand Prize Package:
• One night in a Deluxe King or Double Queen Room*
• Lunch for 2 at Robert’s Buffet
* Good for one standard room reservation Sunday through Thursday. Blackout dates apply.

Numerous downtown businesses will be serving food on the sidewalks, along with many additional food vendors. Beverages will be available for sale, courtesy of Bud Sioux Falls & Coca-Cola Bottling Company of Sioux Falls. Please support the DTSF organization, and do not bring any outside food or beverages.

Schedule:
Wednesday, July 13
• Registration – Jerry’s Corvette Center (Beresford) 8:00 am - 3:30 pm
• Charity Poker Run – a benefit for the Children’s Inn 8:00 am - 2:00 pm
• Gathering of Corvettes – Jerry’s Corvette Center (Beresford)
12:00 pm - 3:30 pm
• Hot Summer Nites – Downtown Sioux Falls 6:00 pm - 10:30 pm
• Main Avenue Warehouse – Downtown Sioux Falls 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm

DTSF has remained focused on expanding the street life by adding events and street musicians, improving signage, and keeping the environment clean and safe. In 2015, DTSF’s signature events contributed to an economic impact of nearly $2 million. To learn more, visit www.dtsf.com.

Black Hills Corvette Classic - July 13th-16th

South Dakota: the Rushmore State, anchored in the natural beauty of the Black Hills, the Badlands and America’s Shrine to Democracy, Mount Rushmore. The Sioux Falls Corvette Club is proud to contribute to the tourism industry by hosting the 45th Annual Black Hills Corvette Classic, which has historically attracted Corvette enthusiasts from all fifty states, a number of Canadian provinces, and occasionally other international guests. Jerry’s Chevrolet & Corvette Center, the official BHCC sponsor, kicks off the event at their Beresford location on July 13th by hosting an all-day gathering of Corvettes. Hot Summer Nites follows, hosted by Downtown Sioux Falls. (6:00 - 10:30 pm)

Thursday morning at 8:00 am, about 400 Corvettes will leave the Ramkota Hotel for a 400-mile caravan to Spearfish. There, guests will participate in three more days filled with a great selection of activities including social events, seminars, autocross, drag races, the Vette Street car show, entertainment, guided tours, and self-guided tours of attractions throughout the Black Hills.

Thanks to the sponsorship of Jerry’s Chevrolet & Corvette Center, along with Riddle’s Jewelry, Hy-Vee, Queen City Motors, and the City of Spearfish, the registration fee
is a real value. A portion of
your registration fee is donated to Children’s Inn of Sioux Falls. Several of the events, like Hot Summer Nites and Vette Street, are free to the public, so please attend! Corvette merchandise and many other vendors will be available to the public.

Come join fellow Corvette enthusiasts, along with a few of our special guests:
Kermit Dye from C-Magic Car Detailing Products
Matt Ross from Edelbrock Superchargers
Jack Konken from Konken’s Die-cast Corvette Collectibles
George & Josie Anderson from Motorsports Park Hastings
Rick Malone, Todd Crutcher & Melinda Hastings from the Ron Fellows Corvette Driving School
Mike & Laurie Yager from Mid America Motorworks

Go to www.blackhillscorvetteclassic.com for more information and to register. The Black Hills Corvette Classic is among the top 10 Corvette events in the nation, so we encourage every Corvette owner to be a part of celebrating “America’s Sports Car” July 13-16, 2016.

Sioux FAlls Airshow - July 23rd & 24th

After waiting four years, Sioux Falls will once again look to the skies July 23-24 for two full days of amazing aerial performances. The South Dakota Air National Guard celebrates their 70th anniversary by hosting the Sioux Falls Airshow.

The U.S. Navy Blues Angels will be the featured act of this year’s airshow. The mission of the Blue Angels is to showcase the pride and professionalism of the United States Navy and Marine Corps by inspiring a culture of excellence and service to country through flight demonstrations and community outreach. In 2016, the Blue Angels will celebrate their 70th anniversary. Since 1946, the Blue Angels have performed for more than 484 million fans.

Other performers include U.S. Marine Corps Harrier demo, U.S. Air Force F-16 demo, U.S. Army Special Operational Parachute Team the Black Daggers, Jack Links Screamin Sasquach Bi-plane with a jet engine, Kent Pietsch and the Jelly Belly Plane, and WWII aircraft B-25 and B-17. The Vanguard Squadron flies a dazzling four ship formation aerobatic airshow powered by ethanol. The Vanguard Squadron has been ethanol powered since the team began flying together in 1993.

There are plenty of activities to enjoy on the ground as well. Modern military aircraft to include: C-17, B-1, KC-135, C-130, F-15, F-18, F-16, AV-8 Harrier, F-22, F-35, T-6 Texan II, T-38, E-2C Hawkeye, and the list continues to grow. Warbirds: B-17, B-25, TBM Avenger, Corsair, Wildcat, P-51 Mustang, T-6 Texan, PT-22, BT-13, and L-5 Sentinel.

The Star Wars 501st Legion will be on hand, so come on out and meet Darth Vader and a number of other Star Wars characters and get your picture taken with them. We will have the U.S. Navy Rock Band, a F-35 Flight Simulator, a children’s area with 16 inflatables, and so much more.

The Airshow is FREE and gates open at 8:30am with the show beginning at 11am. We want to encourage people to come onto the airbase this year to experience the whole event. See the planes, get autographs from the pilots, and learn about aviation history. New this year, we have more concessions and souvenirs, as well as a beer garden. We will also have drawings every hour for prizes. Shuttle buses will be available from the Sioux Empire Fairgrounds, Southeast Tech, and Premier Bankcard/Esurance for $4 round trip.

You will want to bring a lawn chair or blanket for seating. Don’t forget your camera, cell phone, or video camera. We suggest you protect yourself and family with sunscreen, hats, sunglasses, and umbrellas. Don’t forget ear plugs if you have sensitive ears or children. We will also have ear plugs for sale on the grounds. Staying hydrated is key to enjoying a hot July weekend. We will have water and pop for sale, as well as free water at clearly marked water buffalos and misting tents.

You will not be allowed to bring in drones, knives, or weapons of any kind. No coolers, backpacks, large purses or tote bags, and no pets except for service animals.

For additional information, go to our web page and follow us on Facebook! www.siouxfallsairshow.com

Show Hours: 11:00 am - 3:30 pm
Gates Open: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
FREE ADMISSION
Text the word “FLIGHT” to 605.206.5159 for all the
up-to-date airshow information.

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