Winner
Around Winner
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Countryside and towns · South Dakota · 20k people
Winner
Locals say Rosebud Country
Heart of the Rosebud
Prairie goldEarth brownRiver blue
Welcome to Rosebud Country, where the prairie meets the river and the community is as wide as the sky. Whether you're here for the powwow, the rodeo, or just to enjoy the quiet, you'll find a friendly handshake and a good story. Pull up a chair and join the conversation.
Clubs for Winner
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The room
One room for everyone around Winner. It never closes; when it's busy it splits into tables. Once you're in, you stay until you leave.
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Marketplace
Things for sale, free and wanted, and rooms for rent, from people around Winner. Sign in to sell something.
Things to do
- Lake Francis Case Huge Missouri River reservoir, a hub for fishing and boating.
- Fort Randall Dam Massive dam on the Missouri, with a visitor center and recreation.
- Missouri National Recreational River Protected stretch of the Missouri with hiking and wildlife viewing.
- St. Francis Mission Historic Catholic mission on the Rosebud Reservation, dating to the 1800s.
- Rosebud Powwow Grounds Gathering place for the annual Rosebud Fair and Wacipi.
- White River Scenic river crossing the region, popular for canoeing and fishing.
- Outdoors Fish for walleye on Lake Francis Case
- Outdoors Hunt pheasants and deer in the fall
- With kids Attending the Rosebud Fair and Wacipi
- With kids Going to the county fairs in Winner and Burke
- Evenings Catch a band at a small-town bar
- Evenings Dance at a VFW or Legion hall
- Locals love Powwow grounds
- Locals love Rodeo arenas
Through the year
- Rosebud Fair and Wacipi August One of the largest powwows in the region, celebrating Lakota culture.
- Winner Rodeo June A classic rodeo with bull riding, barrel racing, and more.
- Tripp County Fair July County fair with livestock shows, carnival rides, and food.
- Gregory County Fair July County fair featuring 4-H exhibits and demolition derby.
- White River Rodeo July Small-town rodeo with a community parade.
Rosebud Country has a continental climate with cold winters, hot summers, and low humidity. The best time to be out is from May to September. Best: Late spring and early fall are ideal for outdoor activities.
Getaways
- Chamberlain Visit the Dignity statue and the Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center.
- Pierre Explore the state capital and the Oahe Dam.
- Mitchell See the famous Corn Palace.
- Nebraska Sandhills Drive through the unique Sandhills landscape.
Local flavour
Rooting for South Dakota State Jackrabbits, University of South Dakota Coyotes, Sioux Falls Skyforce
Eat and drink
- Chislic Cubed meat, often beef or lamb, fried and served with saltine crackers
- Indian tacos Frybread topped with seasoned meat, beans, lettuce, and tomato
- Frybread A staple at powwows and gatherings
- Walleye Freshwater fish from the Missouri River and area lakes
- Kuchen A German-Russian dessert, often fruit-filled, common across South Dakota
Where people go
- Powwow grounds Where the Sicangu Lakota hold wacipis and celebrations
- Rodeo arenas Small-town rodeos are a summer staple
- Small-town diners Gathering spots for coffee and conversation
- Missouri River recreation areas Fishing, boating, and camping along the river
- Prairie vistas Rolling grasslands and buttes that stretch to the horizon
- Historic missions Like St. Francis Mission, blending Lakota and Catholic heritage
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Nearby
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Todd, Tripp, Gregory and Mellette 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.