Summer Arts Festival
YAA's Summer Arts Festival is the premiere, three-day arts event of the region held in conjunction with the annual Yankton Riverboat Days Celebration. The festival is held in picturesque Riverside Park which borders the mighty Missouri River.
Held annually on the third full weekend in August this juried arts & crafts show features over 120 fine artists and craftsmen from around the country. Each year an estimated 100,000 people attend this community celebration.
2024 Dates
The 41th Annual Summer Arts Festival will be held August 16-18.
Vendor Booth Hours:
Friday, Aug. 16 6:00PM - 8:00PM (optional)
Saturday, Aug. 17 9:00AM - 6:00PM
Sunday, Aug. 18 9:30AM - 5:30PM
Stop by our YAA booth for festival info, YAA merch, and to learn more about our organization
2023 Best of Show Winners
Frank Costanzo Pop Art
Best of Show - Fine Arts
Honorable Mention - Fine Arts
Jolene Steffen Gallery
Fritz Wood Design
Best of Show - Crafts
Warm Hearth Creations
Honorable Mention - Crafts
Front Porch
Dukes Bee’s
We Need Volunteers
We are looking for volunteers to help make the Sumer Arts Festival a success. Click the link below to see areas where help is needed and sign up!
Be a Vendor
Applications for the 2024 show will open on January 1, 2024
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| Yankton Riverboat Days is an annual festival held in Yankton, SD. It's a weekend of events celebrating the city's rich history and culture. The festival is centered around the Missouri River, which runs through Yankton and features various activities and attractions for people of all ages. This year's theme celebrates the 100th anniversary of the historic Meridian Bridge: |
| During Yankton Riverboat Days, you can expect excitement and fun at every turn. performances by local and national artists, arts and , , and a wide range of options exist. |
| There's a , , a , , a , a , a , a , and highlighting the area's natural beauty and heritage. Yankton Riverboat Days aims to unite the community and create a festive atmosphere where everyone can have a great time. If you're looking for a family-oriented weekend combining history, entertainment, and the beauty of the Missouri River, Yankton Riverboat Days is definitely worth exploring. |
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Yankton Riverboat Days & Summer Arts Festival, Yankton, South Dakota. 9,768 likes · 91 talking about this · 1,745 were here. Welcome! Thank you for supporting Yankton Riverboat Days! Come join the fun
Yankton Riverboat Days. Friday, August 16th, 2024. Yankton Transit Buses will run from Friday 6P-1230A, Saturday 8A-1230A and Sunday Noon-6P.
The Summer Arts Festival is the premiere, three-day arts event of the region held in conjunction with the annual Yankton Riverboat Days Celebration. The festival is held in picturesque Riverside Park which borders the mighty Missouri River.
Yankton Riverboat Days. Friday, August 16 - Sunday, August 18, 2024. See All Dates. Visit Website. Get Directions. Email. Levee Street, Yankton , SD 57078. (605) 665-1657. Details. An annual community festival held in Riverside Park and around town celebrating Yankton, the Missouri River and the arts.
YAA's Summer Arts Festival is the premiere, three-day arts event of the region held in conjunction with the annual Yankton Riverboat Days Celebration. The festival is held in picturesque Riverside Park which borders the mighty Missouri River.
2022 Event Duration: August 19-21. “ Yankton Riverboat Days & Summer Arts Festival is an outdoor festival located in Riverside Park along the Missouri River,” said event co-chair Michele Termansen. “It’s grown to include 140+ park vendors, 50+ food vendors, free fireworks on Friday night, a 5K walk and run, a huge Riverboat Days parade ...
This annual event features free entertainment, children's activities, art vendors, food booths, car & antique tractor shows, parades, 5k walk/run, fireworks, and more! Click https://riverboatdays.com/applications to sign up for the parade, 5k, etc.! Look for the new Riverboat Days app! 2022 Captain & Belles.
The 41st annual Riverboat Days celebration will be August 16-18, 2024 and we hope you will be a part of this Historical weekend. Saturday events include the parade starting at 9:30AM and the theme this year is : “A Journey through History, The Magnificent Meridian.”