DE SMET — “This Ain’t Our First Rodeo” is the theme of the 133rd Old Settlers Days celebration in downtown De Smet. This year’s Old Settlers Days are set for this weekend, Friday through Sunday, June 9-11.

Old Settlers Day is the longest running celebration in South Dakota, with the traditional events still held and some new activities happening with something for everyone.

New events include a 5K Run/Jog/Walk with many prizes, the very popular Surfin’ Safari group performing in an outdoor concert at the Pageant Grounds and a performance of Shrek, the Musical JR, by the TADA School of Performing Arts.

The large ‘Show & Shine’ Car/Truck Show has become a great attraction as it has grown in size every year and the huge parade kicks off at noon to bring the traditional events.

The Old Settler’s Day schedule is:

Friday, June 9
TADA School of Performing Arts Performance, Shrek the Musical JR, 5:30 and  7:30 p.m., De Smet Event Center

Saturday, June 10
9 a.m. — 5K ( run/jog/walk): Registration 8:30 a.m. at Crossfit AVA, 309 Prairie Ave SW, Prizes, $25 entry
10 a.m. to Noon — Registration for residents living in Kingsbury County over 40 years - Loftus Store
10 a.m. to 3 p.m. — ‘Show & Shine’ Show; Cars/Motorcycles/Trucks/Jeeps welcome; Trophies awarded.
10 a.m. to 3 p.m. — Craft & Vendor Fair: On De Smet’s Main Street, between Wheaties and DSFM
Noon — Parade: “This Ain’t Our First Rodeo’’ theme. Everyone is welcome to join - no registration needed. Line up begins at 11 a.m. in Wilder Pass, one-half block south of the hospital.
1 to 4 p.m. — Fun on Main Street: ‘Groove Drum Line’ performs, bouncing inflatables, all activities free. Many food booths downtown, shops and restaurants. City Pool - free admission
All Day — Historical Laura Ingalls Wilder Sites Open

3 p.m. — TADA School of Performing Arts performance, ‘Shrek the Musical JR, Event Center
6 p.m. — Surfin Safari’ Outdoor concert at the Laura Ingalls Wilder Pageant Grounds. Gates open 5:30, Pre-show entertainment by TADA, Food trucks available, Free-will donation
8 p.m. — Highway Call Band at Wheaties Bar

Sunday, June 11:
9 a.m. to 1 p.m. — Pancake Feed, American Legion Hall.
3 p.m. — The Gibson Girls (pictured) Concert, De Smet Events Center, tickets available, call 605-854-6060.
Information about Old Settlers Day, contact Chad Kruse, 854-3773, www.desmetsd.com