June 18, 2026:
The Oahe Days Arts and Music Festival is this weekend (June 19-20, 2026) at Steamboat Park in Pierre.
Organizing committee member John Sterling says things open up Friday at noon.
Sterling says vendor booths, carnival rides, games, food and beverage vendors continue on Saturday, as does the musical entertainment.
Oahe Days is put on entirely by volunteers and Sterling says they work hard to provide things that are free to do.
He says the Oahe Days Committee is doing something other than their typical raffle this year.
The Friday night headliner at this weekend’s Oahe Days Arts and Music Festival in Pierre will be That Arena Rock Show and Saturday night’s headliner will be Country Roads Band, fronted by vocalist Kat Perkins. Both concerts are free to attend.
For event details, schedules and updates, visit www.OaheDays.com.
The Schedule 2026
All Weekend
Carnival Rides & Games | Music | Artisan & Vendor Booths
Food Vendors | Beer Garden | Dog Shows | Poppin’ Penelope
Carnival Information 2026
Friday, June 19th: $35.00 wristband ( good per session)
1st session: 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm
2nd session: 6:00 pm – 12:00 am
Saturday, June 20th: $35.00 wristband ( good per session)
1st session: 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm
2nd session: 6:00 pm – 12:00 am
Friday
12PM Opening Cermony
12:15 PM Band N0. 5-Sioux Nation Stage
1 PM Dog Show
2 PM Popping’ Penelope-Magic Show-Sioux Nation Stage
3 PM Dog Show
5 PM Dog Show
5-7 PM Street Masters Car Show
Main Stage
5 PM The Outside Kids
7 PM 50/50 Drawing
7:30 PM Stereotrip
10 PM That Areana Rock Show
Saturday
9:30 AM Pound Class with Erin Flynn
9 AM Inflatables Sponsored by State Farm, Becki Potrzeba
10 AM Oahe Days Cornhole Classic
10 AM Dog Show
10:30 AM Capitol Cheer Performance-Main Stage
11 AM Poppin’ Penelope-Magic Show-Sioux Nation Stage
11AM Soggy Bottom Boat Regatta Sponsored by Independent Insurance Agents SD
11:30 AM Duck Derby Races
12 PM Dog Show
2 PM Dog Show
6 PM & 9 PM Shark in the Park
Sioux Nation Stage
1 PM Hot Dog Eating Contest Sponsored by Oahe Federal Credit Union
3 PM Beer Chugging Contest Sponsored by Jake’s Good Times Place
Main Stage
3 PM Madison Styles Band
5 PM BitterSweet Band
7 PM 50/50 Drawing
7:30 PM Jessica Loobey
10PM The Country Roads Band
Feb. 24, 2026:
The Oahe Days Arts and Music Festival Committee has announced the headlining acts for the event being held in June 2026 in Pierre.
The Friday night headliner will be That Arena Rock Show and Saturday night’s headliner will be Country Roads Band, fronted by vocalist Kat Perkins. Both concerts are free to attend.
The Oahe Days Music & Arts Festival will be held June 19–20, 2026, at Steamboat Park in Pierre. There will be a variety of booths, music, food vendors, art, games and more.
For event details, schedules and updates, visit www.OaheDays.com.
That Arena Rock Show
Kicking off the weekend, Friday night’s headliner will be That Arena Rock Show, a nationally touring tribute experience that recreates the sights, sounds, and energy of classic arena rock concerts. Featuring powerful vocals, electrifying guitar performances, and a full-scale production celebrating legendary rock anthems, the show delivers a true arena-style concert atmosphere for fans of all ages. Learn more at: www.ThatArenaRockShow.com.
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Country Roads Band
Closing out the festival on Saturday night is Country Roads Band, fronted by powerhouse vocalist Kat Perkins, a standout contestant from The Voice Season 6. Known for her dynamic stage presence and wide-ranging musical style, the band blends modern country favorites, classic hits, and high-energy crowd favorites into an engaging live performance that keeps audiences singing and dancing all night long. Learn more at: www.CountryRoadsBand.com.
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