Wessington Springs buzzed with activity last weekend as Foothills Days returned August 1–3 with a full slate of events celebrating small-town pride and summer fun. The three-day celebration offered something for everyone: shopping, barbecue, games, music, and meaningful moments of fellowship throughout the community.
CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: Scott Miller and Brian Kolousek were among the Rockin’ Ribfest 2025 contestants. Event attendees sampled a wide — and delicious — variety of ribsmoking techniques, sauces and rubs throughout the evening Saturday, August 2, 2025. The winners for this year’s contest can be found in this print and e-edition on PAGE TEN
The Firemen’s FunFest held at the Wessington Springs Fire Hall had something for everyone on Friday, August 1, 2025. Area kids bounced while others played cornhole and enjoyed grilled brats and burgers. More from FunFest on PAGE NINE
Music from local favorite, The Turtle Peak Band set the festive tone at Rockin’ Ribfest.
A longstanding tradition at the Springs Country Club, the Mayor’s Classic drew 24 teams from across the region. More at www. truedakotan.com Local firemen and area children held water contests with fire hoses south of the fire hall during FunFest.
Hanna Wenzel and Carlayna Waters were two of many kids at Rockin’ Ribfest who had their faces painted by local artist Kenzee Schafer.