Redfield
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Countryside and towns · South Dakota · 14k people
Redfield
Locals say Central South Dakota
Open skies, open hearts
Prairie GoldPrairie GreenMissouri River Blue
Welcome to Central South Dakota, where the prairie meets the river and everyone knows your name. Whether you're here for the hunting, the fishing, or just the peace and quiet, you'll find a community that looks out for each other. Pull up a chair at a local cafe and you'll feel at home in no time.
Clubs for Redfield
No clubs for Redfield yet.
The room
One room for everyone around Redfield. It never closes; when it's busy it splits into tables. Once you're in, you stay until you leave.
Ask the neighbours
AllA good plumber, the best tacos, a lost cat: nobody has asked yet. Be the first.
Coming up
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Marketplace
Things for sale, free and wanted, and rooms for rent, from people around Redfield. Sign in to sell something.
Things to do
- Lake Oahe A massive Missouri River reservoir offering fishing, boating, and camping.
- Missouri River The big river that forms the western edge of the region, great for recreation.
- Spink County Courthouse Historic courthouse in Redfield, built in 1907, with a distinctive clock tower.
- Hand County Courthouse Miller's courthouse, a classic red-brick building dating to the early 1900s.
- Faulk County Courthouse Faulkton's courthouse, a stately stone structure in the town square.
- Hyde County Courthouse Highmore's courthouse, a modest but historic building from the 1910s.
- Outdoors Fishing on Lake Oahe
- Outdoors Pheasant hunting
- With kids County fair rides and 4-H shows
- With kids Public swimming pools
- Evenings Small-town taverns
- Evenings American Legion and VFW halls
- Locals love Small-town cafes
- Locals love Pheasant hunting grounds
Through the year
- Spink County Fair July Annual fair in Redfield with livestock shows, carnival rides, and local food.
- Hand County Fair August Miller hosts this fair with 4-H exhibits, tractor pulls, and a parade.
- Faulk County Fair July Faulkton's fair features rodeo events, demolition derby, and community barbecue.
- Hyde County Fair August Highmore's fair includes a talent show, carnival, and livestock auction.
- Sully County Fair July Onida's fair is a small-town gathering with a craft fair and kids' games.
Continental climate with cold winters, hot summers, and low humidity. The wind is a constant companion. Best: Spring and fall are the best times to be out – mild temps and fewer bugs.
Talk like a local
- “the river”
- The Missouri River, which locals simply call 'the river'.
- “the wind”
- A term for the prairie wind, which can be relentless.
Getaways
- Huron for the South Dakota State Fair Catch the big fair with concerts, rodeo, and the famous corn dog stand.
- Aberdeen for shopping and dining A larger town with more stores, restaurants, and the Aberdeen Wings hockey.
- Mitchell for the Corn Palace See the world-famous Corn Palace and enjoy the surrounding attractions.
- Chamberlain for the Missouri River Explore the Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center and the river bluffs.
Local flavour
Rooting for South Dakota State Jackrabbits (NCAA DI), University of South Dakota Coyotes (NCAA DI), Aberdeen Wings (NAHL junior hockey)
Eat and drink
- Chislic Deep-fried cubes of lamb, beef, or pork, often served with saltine crackers and a dipping sauce – a South Dakota staple.
- Prairie-raised beef Local steaks and burgers from cattle ranches that dot the countryside.
- Kuchen A German-style coffee cake with fruit or custard, brought by early settlers and still made for community gatherings.
Where people go
- Lake Oahe A vast Missouri River reservoir known for fishing, boating, and dramatic badlands-like shores.
- Missouri River The historic river that forms the western boundary of the region, a corridor for recreation and wildlife.
- Grain elevators The towering sentinels of every small town, marking the heart of agricultural life.
- Small-town main streets Quiet blocks with a café, a hardware store, and a barbershop – the social hubs of rural life.
- County fairgrounds Where 4-H shows, tractor pulls, and community suppers bring everyone together each summer.
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Nearby
Every areaHuronSouth DakotaWhere the prairie meets the skyAberdeenSouth DakotaA warm spot on the open prairieWatertownSouth DakotaWhere the prairie meets the lakesChamberlainSouth DakotaWhere the prairie meets the river, and the sky goes on forever.MitchellSouth DakotaHome of the Corn Palace and endless horizons.MadisonSouth DakotaWhere the prairie meets the skyBrookingsSouth DakotaPrairie spirit, Jackrabbit heart.PierreSouth DakotaSmall-town capital, big-sky heart
Spink, Hand, Faulk, Sully and Hyde counties, SD. Areas from the US Census Bureau and Statistics Canada; places from GeoNames. Local flavour was written with a model and may have mistakes. Team names identify teams; no endorsement.