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South Dakota Great Face Nomination Window

April 1, 2026 12:00am to September 30, 2026 12:00am

711 E Wells Avenue
Pierre, SD 57501
United States

Nominations for Great Face recognition for 2026 will be accepted April 1-September 30. (No Great Face nominations will be accepted October 1, 2026, through March 31, 2027.)(The Great Face program replaces the Certificate of Great Service program.)

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April

South Dakota Great Face Nomination Window

April 1, 2026 12:00am to September 30, 2026 12:00am

April 1, 2026 to September 30, 2026

711 E Wells Avenue
Pierre, SD 57501
United States

Nominations for Great Face recognition for 2026 will be accepted April 1-September 30. (No Great Face nominations will be accepted October 1, 2026, through March 31, 2027.)

(The Great Face program replaces the Certificate of Great Service program.)

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TAP Grant Application Window

March 2, 2026 12:00am to March 31, 2026 12:00am

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Pierre, SD 57501
United States

The TAP Grant program application window for fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027) is Monday, March 2, through Tuesday, March 31.<a href="https://sdvisit.com/tap">Learn more</a>

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March

TAP Grant Application Window

March 2, 2026 12:00am to March 31, 2026 12:00am

March 2, 2026 to March 31, 2026

online application
Pierre, SD 57501
United States

The TAP Grant program application window for fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027) is Monday, March 2, through Tuesday, March 31.

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Insider Session: Travel South Dakota Office Hour

May 13, 2026 12:00am

May 13, 2026 to May 13, 2026

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Pierre, SD 57501
United States

Join us Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at 11 a.m. Central/ 10 a.m. Mountain, for the Travel South Dakota Office Hour session presented by Jim Hagen, Wanda Goodman, Kirk Hulstein, Cole Irwin, Mike Gussiaas & Katlyn Svendsen.

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Insider Session: Travel South Dakota Office Hour

May 13, 2026 12:00am

online
Pierre, SD 57501
United States

Join us Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at 11 a.m. Central/ 10 a.m. Mountain, for the Travel South Dakota Office Hour session presented by Jim Hagen, Wanda Goodman, Kirk Hulstein, Cole Irwin, Mike Gussiaas & Katlyn Svendsen.<a class="double-arrow-cta-red" href="https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_lFr3Ml6dSbefdqP3gfOgKw" target="_blank">Register Now</a>

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South Dakota Tourism Industry

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Building up steam for 2026

SDVisit.com is the official Travel South Dakota website where you'll find the latest tourism industry reports, initiatives, marketing tools, training opportunities and more.

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"Your website, travel guide, and email newsletters all have a wealth of information. We listened to every episode of The Travel South Dakota Stories podcast and got some great ideas for places to visit. The South Dakota passports led us to spots that we likely would have missed otherwise. And I can't say enough about how helpful and friendly the staff were at the two visitors centers (Vermillion and Black Hills) where we stopped for information. ... My daughter and I had a memorable first trip to South Dakota because of it, and we felt like we were just scratching the surface."

Visitor Comment - Jeremy from North Carolina

"My husband and I had a GREAT time in SD last month. Great places indeed: gorgeous scenery, lots of wildlife, wonderful hikes, and great food (including our first taste of chislic in Spearfish Canyon). ... I hope to get back to the Black Hills again as I didn't get to do everything I wanted to do because of rainstorms. Your promotional materials were very helpful, and we picked up additional materials at rest stops on I-90."

Visitor Comment - Maria from Pennsylvania

"Hello! We did receive our vacation guide and we had a wonderful time in Sioux Falls, Oacoma, and the Black Hills. We spent 5 days in the Black Hills and could have stayed longer had we the time! My best meal of the 18-day vacation was a bison steak dinner in Hill City! The scenic bi-way drive through the Hills was spectacular; esp. the Needles highway! And the Bad Lands were something from another planet!! Thank you for your help, information & friendly welcome to us."

Visitor Comment - Michael from Ohio

58,824 jobs were supported by tourism activity.

Economic Impact of Tourism in South Dakota, 2024 - Tourism Economics

“We just returned from a trip to the Black Hills. We were overwhelmed with the beauty of this area and the friendliness of your residents. The landscape...both natural and man-made...was breathtaking. The wildlife was something we had never before seen close-up. Thank you so much for offering all that you do. You should be very proud.”

Visitor Comment - Greg from Virginia

After being exposed to Tourism’s messaging, the number who believed South Dakota was a good place to live, attend college, start a business or even retire, all saw increases.

Economic Impact of Tourism in South Dakota, 2017 - Longwoods International

"We returned home a week ago from South Dakota. Wow! It was a wonderful place to spend the week. I can see why your state has become one of the hottest destinations I hear about, from different age groups. I’m telling everyone I know....'you gotta go'!”

Tour Operator Comment - Cindy from Illinois

"My wife and I spent 3 very relaxing and enjoyable weeks traveling your fine state in 2018. we had so much fun that we plan on coming back in 2019 and trying to see more of your wonderful sights and attractions."

Visitor Comment - Brian from New York

“We have just returned from visiting your wonderful state and it was pure magic! The sites are unbelievable and even better, your residents are the best. So kind, nice and very helpful. I wish I could live there. Your vacation guide was very helpful along, with your workers at the Visitor Stations. Once again, thanks for a fabulous and spectacular vacation.”

Visitor Comment - Paul from Baltimore

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