Southeast South Dakota Tourism Association

06/12/2026

🌟 New Member Spotlight! 🌟 We'd like to welcome Reptile Adventure Zoo to the SSDTA family!

Whether it crawls, slithers, climbs or slides, you'll see it at this new attraction in Sioux Falls. 🦎 Their knowledgeable staff is focused on up close and hands-on interactions with cold-blooded creatures of all kinds. They even have an impressive party room with a fantastic mural! We invite all ages to come touch, learn, and explore at this unique Southeast South Dakota destination!

06/05/2026

🎉 Happy 605 Day! Have you heard? Travel South Dakota Passport holders can earn DOUBLE POINTS on check-ins through Wednesday.

Now is the perfect time to encourage visitors to sign up and start their South Dakota adventure. Help us spread the word by giving the Passport Program a shoutout to visitors, friends, and family. It's a great way to explore more of South Dakota and earn rewards even faster!

05/28/2026

🌟Check your inbox for the newest Southeast Compass email!

If you're not subscribed, go ahead and give it a try! Get monthly updates on what we're cooking up at Southeast South Dakota Tourism Association! Signup link in comments.

I hope everyone had a wonderful Memorial Day Weekend! Summer is officially here, and peak season is in full swing. While we continue to navigate a bit of economic uncertainty, the lust for travel remains incredibly strong, and we’re expecting another great, classic road-trip summer with South Dako...

05/22/2026

🌟 Please help us welcome a new member! 🌟

We are excited to bring Whispering Prairie Pine Cabins into the fold! Located near Hartington, NE, less than an hour from Sioux Falls, they offer that slower pace in the best way possible!

Their visitors can escape to the countryside in their two cozy, barn-style cabins that each sleep 5 and feature heated floors, full kitchens, and fire pit nights. Days are spent at Willow Pond fishing, strolling on their private trails or relaxing with a cup of coffee. 👇

05/21/2026

📣 Calling regional businesses, makers, and tourism partners!

Vendor applications are open for the third annual CheeseFest 2026 on Sunday, June 14 at Farm Life Creamery. 🧀

This growing event brings visitors together for a full day of food, shopping, family fun, and community celebration during Dairy Month this June. We’re proud to support our member, Farm Life Creamery, as they fundraise to rebuild following this spring’s barn fire.

Interested in being part of the event?
⭐ Showcase your business
⭐ Connect with visitors
⭐ Support a great partner and event

Connect with [email protected] for vendor registration and event details! www.farmlifecreamery.com/cheesefest

05/20/2026

Huge news for Southeast SD! 🍻🎉

A massive congratulations to Jefferson Beer Supply for being chosen as one of only 500 recipients nationwide for the prestigious Amex Shop Small® Grant program! ✨

Winning a $20,000 national grant is an incredible milestone, and we are so proud to see our local members making such BIG things happen. Stop by and congratulate them next time you're grabbing a brew! 👇

Read the national announcement here: https://bit.ly/3RkFwp6

05/18/2026

What a day! 🌟 We are still buzzing from the 2026 SESDTA Tourism Summit + Lit Drop at the World’s Only Corn Palace last week! 🌽✨

From packed roundtable discussions and game-changing insights on AI marketing and scaling tourism businesses, to swapping crates of regional guides at the Lit Drop—the energy was unmatched.

Huge congratulations again to this year’s Innovation Award winner! 🏆 Great Plains Zoo

To everyone who joined us: thank you for bringing your ideas, your passion, and your collaborative spirit. You are what drives Southeast South Dakota forward!

👉 Missed out on the action this year? Flip through the album to see what went down, and make sure you’re in the room next year! 📸👇

Travel South Dakota
SD CEO East Women's Business Center
Lawrence & Schiller
QQP: PRINT-SIGNS-APPAREL-ONLINE
Elkhorn Valley Bank & Trust
Tourism Coalition of South Dakota
605 Magazine

05/18/2026

05/04/2026

Keep an eye out this week for attractions lit up with red🔴. We’re all celebrating National Travel & Tourism Week!

Did you know that tourism supports 59,000 jobs across our great state? Every traveler at every attraction helps fuel our local communities, small businesses, and hardworking families. 👏

Whether it's a road trip to see the monuments or a weekend in our vibrant downtowns, tourism keeps South Dakota moving forward. Let’s keep sharing the magic of our SoDak home!

05/03/2026

Strong communities are built on strong partnerships, and Elkhorn Valley Bank & Trust lives by that!

As a community-focused bank, they support local businesses and help fuel growth across the region, something that directly impacts tourism and the people behind it.

We’re grateful for their support of the Southeast South Dakota Tourism Summit and their continued investment in our communities.

Want to attend our upcoming Summit & Lit Swap on May 12 in Mitchell? Get registered now at https://www.southeastsouthdakota.com/tourismsummit