Two park rangers stand by a large trailer in an area with many trees.

Homestead Day

Missouri National Recreational River

Special Event
  • Jun 13, 2026 at 10:00 AM
  • Free

Homestead Days is an event hosted by South Dakota Game, Fish, and Parks that includes many different historical activities and exhibits. The activities range from making (and eating) homemade ice cream and butter, finding gold using a mining sluice, wearing old timey clothes, visiting with a modern day honey farmer, viewing historical displays, making your own ragdoll, and sampling some Dutch oven cooking!

Come visit to check out the Missouri National Recreational River's mobile ranger station!             

Fees

This event is free to attend.

Location

Pierson Ranch Recreation Area 31144 Toe Road Yankton, SD 57078

Latitude and Longitude 42.874413, -97.485008

Schedule

Date:

Jun 13, 2026

Time:

10:00 AM

Duration:

3 hours

Three hours.

Contact Information

Tom Downs
605-464-4032
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Event Type

  • Children’s Program
  • Cultural/Craft Demonstration
  • Living History
  • Partner Program
  • Performance