The 2023 Teapot Days are shaping up to be the greatest yet. From family events to multiple opportunities to catch live music, there is something for everyone this weekend just south of Sioux Falls.

Everything begins on Wednesday, June 14 with the community picnic, auction, and bloodmobile. The free event will be held at Trinity Lutheran Church from 5:30-7:00.

Kids will be excited for the launch of the Mighty Thomas Carnival Thursday evening. The carnival runs from Thursday night through Saturday night. The city of Tea will also crown its Ma & Pa Teapot at 7:00 Thursday night at the Tea Community Hall.

The TeaFest Hot Rod & Motorcycle Show & Shine is held on Friday night from 6:00-9:00. The event is free to attend with drinks and food on hand.

Friday night its the Boss' Pizza Street Dance on Main street.

Saturday launches the busiest day of Teapot Days with multiple events. The annual pancake breakfast will be held from 7:00-9:30 AM at the Tea Community Hall. The Junior Achievement 5K Bacon Run starts at 8:30 (registration at 8:00) at the Tea Athletic Complex. At 10:00 AM, the parade will begin. Other notable events include a pie and ice cream social, pork feed, fireworks, music in the park, and the Sky Lounge will host another street dance that evening.

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More information regarding Teapot Days and all of the events can be found on the Tea community website.

Teapot Days 2022 Car Show

It was a great night for the 2022 Teapot Days at the Tea Atheltic Complex. The parking lots were full of hot rods, muscle cars, pickups, imports, convertibles, a couple of station wagons, and some cars that you just don't see anymore. Check out some of my favorites from the show in no particular order.

South Dakota 4th of July Celebrations

The 4th of July holds a special place in Americans' hearts and the proof is in the all of the celebrations that go on not only across the country but right here in South Dakota.

This is a very short list of celebrations that we've heard about: