Whether you call it a legislative coffee, legislative cracker barrel or listening session, attending gatherings where legislators update their constituents on the Legislative Session is an important part of grassroots advocacy. Below is a list of upcoming, known gatherings around South Dakota for 2021. Know of an event that isn't currently on this list? Send an email to Emily.Costar@sdrea.coop so we can add it in!
Date and Time: Feb. 27, 2021, from 9-11 a.m.
Location: Western Dakota Tech Campus Event Center
Address: 800 Mickelson Dr., Rapid City, S.D. 57703
Additional Information: Per Western Dakota Tech campus policies, masks are required for this event. In accordance with the CDC’s recommendation for social distancing, attendance will be limited to 60 people. Chairs will be set up 6 feet apart. There will also be a livestreaming option. More details can be found at https://elevaterapidcity.com/advocacy/rapid-city-crackerbarrels/
Date and Time: Feb. 27, 2021, from 9-10 a.m.
Location: Huron Community Campus - Fine Arts Center
Address: 939 Ohio Ave SW, Huron, S.D. 57350
Additional Information: More details and contact information can be found here.
Date and Time: Feb. 27, 2021, starting at 10 a.m.
Location: Newell City Hall
Address: 108 3rd St, Newell, S.D. 57760
Date and Time: Feb. 27, 2021, from 10-11:45 a.m.
Location: The HUB at Southeast Technical College
Address: 2001 N Career Ave, Sioux Falls, S.D. 57107
Additional Information: Masks are required to attend in person. This will also be live-streamed to the Sioux Fall Chamber of Commerce's Facebook page.
Date and Time: Feb. 27, 2021, from 9 to 11 a.m.
Location: Facebook Live/Channel 3
Additional Information: The public can submit questions by calling The Vermillion Area Chamber and Development Company directly at (605) 624-5571 or sending an email to vcdc@vermillionchamber.com. There will be limited viewing open to the public on the main floor of McVicker Plaza to watch the event. Masks and Social distancing is required. In addition, the Legislative Cracker Barrel will be aired on Facebook Live and Channel 3. More information can be found at https://chamber.livevermillion.com/events/details/legislative-cracker-barrel-02-06-2021-22917
Date and Time: Feb. 27, 2021, from 10-11 a.m.
Location: Virtual via Facebook Live
Additional Information: This is a facilitated event. Questions may be submitted prior to each event to chamber@yanktonsd.com, by calling the chamber prior to the events 605-665-3636, or you may log on to the Yankton Area Chamber of Commerce Facebook page and submit your questions during the live presentation. More information can be found here.
Date and Time: Feb. 28, 2021
Location: 2R Bar and Grill
Address: 119 Main St S, Faith, S.D. 57626
Additional Information: Sponsored by Meade & Zieback County Farm Bureau
Date and Time: March 5, 2021, from 10:30-11 a.m.
Location: Virtual via Facebook Live
Additional Information: This virtual legislative update with District 20 legislators will be streamed via Facebook Live on the Mitchell Chamber & Development Corporation page. The public will have the opportunity to submit questions during the live feed or questions can also be emailed to Meghen at meghen@mitchellsd.com. More information can be found at https://www.mitchellchamber.com/events/details/virtual-cracker-barrel-session-30422
Date and Time: March 6, 2021, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Location: Jewett Theatre in the Johnson Fine Arts Center, Northern State University campus
Address: 23 12th Ave SE, Aberdeen, S.D. 57401
Additional Information: Masks are required and there will be plenty of room for social distancing. No food or drinks are allowed in the theatre.
Date and Time: March 6, 2021, from 1-3 p.m.
Location: Grap's Burger and Brew
Address: 512 National St, Belle Fourche, S.D. 57717
Additional Information: More details can be found at https://members.bellefourchechamber.org/eventcalendar/Details/legislative-cracker-barrel-304923?sourceTypeId=Website
Date and Time: March 6, 2021, from 9-11 a.m.
Location: Western Dakota Tech Campus Event Center
Address: 800 Mickelson Dr., Rapid City, S.D. 57703
Additional Information: Per Western Dakota Tech campus policies, masks are required for this event. In accordance with the CDC’s recommendation for social distancing, attendance will be limited to 60 people. Chairs will be set up 6 feet apart. There will also be a livestreaming option. More details can be found at https://elevaterapidcity.com/advocacy/rapid-city-crackerbarrels/
Date and Time: March 6, 2021, from 9 to 11 a.m.
Location: Erskine Building/Virtual
Address: 1300 Sherman St, Sturgis, S.D. 57785
Additional Information: more details can be found at https://sturgisareachamber.com/events/community-calendar/event/legislative-crackerbarrel-2/592/