Our annual SDSU vs. USD Watch Party is coming up soon! Join us at a new location, Guy Fieri's DC Kitchen & Bar, on Saturday, Oct. 28, to cheer on the Coyotes and Jackrabbits!

Kick-off is at 2:00 pm.

*Members will receive 2 free drinks.

If you would like to become a member or renew your membership, please visit our website. If you’re unsure if your membership is current, feel free to reach out to us at southdakotasociety@gmail.com.

After a couple year break, the SD State Society is bringing back the popular Rushmore Rally to benefit the McCrossan Boys Ranch. Get ready for a night of country music, drinks, and a good time to make you feel like you're back at a street dance in South Dakota!

McCrossan Boys Ranch, located northwest of Sioux Falls, assists young men ages 12-20 in building necessary life skills. Residents live at the ranch and the site features an on-campus school, gymnasium, chapel, outdoor recreation field, riding arena and livestock barn.

This year, we are keeping it country and returning the Wil Gravatt Band to DC’s American Legion.

Tickets: $45 - SDSS Members | $65 - Non-members | All tickets include 2 free drink tickets

Renew your membership here!

Unsure if your membership is up to date? Email us: southdakotasociety@gmail.com

If you would like to be a sponsor for the event, please email us at southdakotasociety@gmail.com.

Cool off at happy hour on Thursday, July 27 at Penn Quarter Sports Tavern from 7:00-9:00 pm after cheering on the Thune vs. Rounds Softball Showdown.

South Dakota State Society members will receive 1 free drink! Renew your membership here: https://thesouthdakotastatesociety.org/renew-your-membership.

Please join us for food, drinks, and fellow South Dakotans at our upcoming Membership Meeting!

At the meeting, we will be voting on bylaw changes and electing Executive Board members. We are looking to fill multiple positions on the Board. Please send nominations to kelcy.schaunaman@gmail.com.

*Everyone who sends in a nomination will be put in a drawing to win a gift card!*

The holiday season is upon us, and that means it’s time for our annual holiday happy hour and coat drive! We will be gathering at Penn Quarter Sports Tavern December 8 from 6-8 p.m. Members will receive one free drink ticket so make sure your membership is up to date. Bring a gently used/new coat or $10 cash donation to receive an additional drink ticket. Friends, roommates, coworkers, and visitors are all welcome to join us!

Join the South Dakota State Society for our annual chislic feed! We will dine on the traditional food of South Dakota while watching the two biggest rivals in football battle it out on the gridiron—South Dakota State University and the University of South Dakota.

Chislic and fries will be free for members and $15 for non-members.

Join the SD State Society for happy hour at D.C.'s only rum distillery!

State Society members will receive 1 free drink ticket. An additional drink ticket will be given to members who bring a non-member along. You don't have to be from South Dakota to attend. All are welcome!

Join the SDSS as we host a fun summer happy hour!

The outdoor beer garden has plenty of open air seating, yard games, and a wonderful selection of beer and wines. Great food, too!

Join the SDSS for an evening of reconnecting and getting caught up. All members of the SDSS will receive two drink tickets, but the event is open to all. The more the merrier!

It has been far too long, and the South Dakota State Society misses seeing you! This past year allowed us to get back to normal. We hosted three successful happy hours, raised money for some worthy causes, and connected with new and old friends. Our next big move is to have our annual members meeting on April 2 from 1-3pm on the roof top of 70 I Street SE. We will provide food, elect new board members, and approve any bylaws changes.

Part of planning for the future will be electing new board members. Blaine will be leaving the board this year along with several other board members. Please send nominations for board members to southdakotasociety@gmail.com. We will accept all nominations and vote on the board at the meeting. Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions at blainehreynolds@gmail.com.

Join the SDSS for the annual chislic feed and USD vs SDSU football watch party. The game kicks off at 2:00pm ET and there will be FREE chislic & fries for members.

Non-members can still purchase the chislic and fries for $13.00.

The more the merrier! Drink specials and lots of friendly rivalry and banter!

Wear your school colors and come have a great time

Join the South Dakota State Society for happy hour at Scarlet Oak!

All members of the SDSS will receive two drink tickets.

The event is open to members and non-members.

Join the South Dakota State Society for our Holiday Happy Hour at Penn Quarter Sports Tavern! This is a great opportunity to connect with fellow South Dakotans in D.C. while supporting two great causes for those in need this holiday season: the local charity Thrive DC and the Boys and Girls Club of the Rosebud Reservation. Before you join us, check your closets, and bring an old winter coat or new/gently used, K-8-sized or one-size-fits-all winter clothing, like hats, scarves, mittens and gloves for a free beverage. You can also bring children's books, school supply kits, children-age-appropriate games, or other holiday gifts. Cash donations are also appreciated.

The following donations will earn you one free* drink ticket! Please bring as many of the following items as you care to donate.
- 1 coat
- 3 items of winter wear
- 1 children's book
- $10 (cash only)

*limit three tickets per person

Donated coats will go to Thrive DC - a local charity that works to prevent and end homelessness here in the District. To learn more about Thrive DC, check out their website here: https://www.thrivedc.org/about/.

All other donated items and funds will go to the Boys and Girls Club of Rosebud, which serves youth on the Rosebud Reservation back in South Dakota. If you're not familiar with the Rosebud Boys and Girls Club, here' s an introduction video about the organization and the important service they provide to Rosebud youth: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mL8q7dgcmfU. More information can be found on their website: https://www.rosebudbgc.org/about_us.

We look forward to seeing you at Penn Quarter on Thursday, December 12th!

It's that time of year! South Dakota State University and the University of South Dakota are facing off on the football field. To celebrate, the South Dakota State Society will be hosting a game watch and chislic feed at the Hawk 'n' Dove on Capitol Hill! So come watch some football, eat some amazing food, and enjoy a wonderful afternoon with fellow South Dakotans!

Details:
USD vs. SDSU Game Watch and Chislic Feed
When: November 23rd 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Where: Hawk 'n' Dove 329 Pennsylvania Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20003
Members get free Chislic and fries. (Become a member!)
Non-members will pay $11.00 for chislic and fries.

BUY TICKETS NOW for the Rushmore Rally!

Get ready for the South Dakota State Society's annual Rushmore Rally, happening Friday, Sept. 20 at the DC American Legion on Capitol Hill.

Join the South Dakota State Society for our annual Rushmore Rally and dance the blues away! We’re excited to announce this year’s live music will feature SDSS Board Member James Preston and members of the legendary Wailers band.

WHAT: Rushmore Rally
WHERE: American Legion on Capitol Hill, 224 D Street SE, Washington, D.C. 20003 (closest Metro is Capitol South, blue and orange line)
WHEN: Friday, Sept. 20 from 8:00-11:00 pm
PRICES: $35 SDSS members, $45 non-members
Buy your tickets in advance here, cost will increase at the door!
 

Cheer on your beloved Jacks or Coyotes Saturday, Nov. 17, with the South Dakota State Society! We'll be hosting our annual watch party at a new location this year -- Dirty Water on H Street NE in DC.

We'll have the game streaming live, plus lots of good food (like chislic!) and drink specials. 

Chislic is free for SDSS Members, $9 for non-members

Drink Specials:
$28 MEGA Buckets (8 16oz Bud/Bud Light aluminum bottles); $24 BABE Buckets (5 cans rose/grigio); $20 Rolling Rock Buckets (8 12oz cans); $18 Spiked Seltzer Buckets (5 cans)

Batter up! Enjoy a night at the ballpark with the South Dakota State Society as we watch the Nationals take on the Mets on Friday, April 28th. 

Time: Opening pitch is at 7:05pm on Friday, April 28
Ticket Information: Members - $20 | Non-members $25. Tickets include $8 voucher for food or beverage. 
Ticket Location: Pavilion Scoreboard
Location: Nationals Stadium

Purchase Tickets Here: 

SOLD OUT

The South Dakota State Society (SDSS) of Washington, D.C., was formed in 1954 as an opportunity for native and adopted South Dakotans in the greater Washington metropolitan area to share their common bond and the spirit of our great State. Although it had been inactive since 1982, the group was revived in 2008 and has become a beacon for South Dakotans living in Washington, D.C. We’ve continued to keep a robust membership and provide resources for South Dakotans through monthly meetings and signature events. 

Each inauguration the State Society hosts a wonderful reception for all our South Dakotans visiting Washington, D.C. This year, we are delighted to hold "Celebration South Dakota" in honor of those visiting Washington during inauguration weekend. Celebration South Dakota is a cocktail reception, held January 19, 2017, from 7-10 p.m. at Bistro Bistro in Dupont Circle. Tickets for the event will cover a premium open bar package and heavy hors d'oeuvres. 
 
We hope you can join us for an evening celebrating our commonalities as South Dakotans and toasting to the values which unite us; a great love for our Rushmore State. 

Date: Thursday, January 19, 2017
Time: 7:00pm - 10:00pm ET
Ticket sales: SDSS Member: $95.00; Non-Member: $100.00
Tickets include: Premium Open Bar and heavy hors d'oeurves
Location: Bistro Bistro - 1727 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20009
- (red line metro accessible). 

Attire: Cocktail

* Inaguration tickets issued by South Dakota delegation will be available for pick up if unable to secure alternative arragements. 

If there are any questions, please reach out to us at southdakotasociety@gmail.com. If you are interested in sponsoring or getting involved with the State Society please reach out to Maren Colon, President of the South Dakota State Society, at 605-728-1330 or southdakotasociety@gmail.com. 

What a better way to toast another fantastic DC summer than by boating on the Potomac with your fellow South Dakotans and friends. Please join the South Dakota State Society as we host a happy hour on the Party Yacht at the Georgetown Waterfront Harbor. Thank you to National Business Aviation Association for their sponsorship of this wonderful event! A DJ will play some great tunes as we float merrily passed monuments and historic parts of Virginia. 

DATE: September 9, 2016
TIME: 7:00 pm-9:00 pm
LOCATION: Georgetown Waterfront - Park 3100 K St. NW Washington, District of Columbia, 20007
PRICE: $25 member/ $35 non-member

Price of the ticket includes 2 drink tickets, a glass of champagne and Hors d'oeuvres. Cash bar will be available for additional drinks.

Tickets have been sold out!

When: April 22 (Friday), 7:05pm
Price: $20 (comes with $8 concessions credit) per ticket
Section: Scoreboard Pavilion (243-237)
Who: Please email Blaine Reynolds to purchase tickets: blainehreynolds@gmail.com
Deadline: Reserve your tickets by March 4th, 2016.