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Old Settlers' Weekend
June 20-22, 2025
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The community of Highmore holds Old Settlers' Weekend annually the third weekend in June. It is set for June 20, 21 and 22 for 2025. The community comes together each year to offer a variety of different events. Our goal is to make Old Settlers' Weekend fun for the whole family.
The HHS All-school reunion will be in 2025! If you registered for the 2020 reunion and paid, your money will be applied to the 2025 registration. You may contact the committee if you have another preference.​
Old Settlers' Weekend is a community effort, put on by volunteers from a variety of groups, organizations and businesses. Each year, we seek individuals to assist us with the tasks it takes to make Old Settlers' Weekend a great experience for all. This takes many amazing volunteers. Even an hour is enough. If you have any questions or want to volunteer, please send us a message on Facebook. We also love new ideas!
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2025 Schedule of Events (Tentative)
This was our 2024 schedule. Watch for updates for the 2025 event. Any updates should be completed by about June 1, 2025. If you're having a class reunion, please call Mary Ann at the Highmore Herald 605-870-2927 to schedule a class picture.
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THURSDAY
6:30 P.M. Music on the Porch
At Hyde Out Bed and Breakfast, hosted by Highmore Area Council of the Arts
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FRIDAY
9 - 11 A.M. Rolls and Coffee
At the Senior Center
11:30 A.M. Lunch at the Senior Center
6 P.M. Women's Civic League program
The program will include coronation of the king and queen.
7 P.M. SD Farmers Union Bull Bash
Highmore Civic and Commerce hosts the annual SD Farmer's Union Bull Bash. Gates open at 6 p.m. Calcutta at 7 p.m. Bull riding to follow. Food/concession will be offered by the Knight's of Columbus. No coolers. Entry fee for spectators is $10. Nine and under is free. There will be a candy scramble for the kids. This is a TPBR sanctioned event. Call 605-222-0267 to register to ride.
9 P.M. Band at Chahl's
9 P.M. Band at Willow Creek
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SATURDAY
8 A.M. 5K Road Race/2-mile Walk
Register by 7:45 a.m. at the South Park (pool park). The route starts and ends at South Park. There is a participation fee of $10 which includes a t-shirt.
9 - 11 A.M. Rolls and Coffee at the Senior Center
10 A.M. - 4:30 P.M. All Alumni Art Show
The annual art show at 118 Commercial Ave will feature the artwork of HHS alumni.
10:00 A.M. Parade
Floats line-up east of Highmore Health; no preregistration required. The parade travels west to commercial avenue, north to first street, turns west to Iowa Ave and South to the school. Floats are to enter on the west side of Highmore Health; no one is allowed to enter from the south on Ash Ave. Parking is available for horse trailers north of Lutheran Church on 4th street.
11 A.M. All School Reunion at Hyde County Memorial Auditorium
11 A.M. - 5 P.M. Vendor Fair
At HydeOut Bed and Breakfast (contact Beth at the HydeOut Bed & Breakfast to sign up)
11 A.M. - 3 P.M. Little Pirates Childcare Open House
11:30 A.M. - 1:30 P.M. Lunch at the Senior Center
1 - 4 P.M. Inflatables
No food or drink, please. Adult supervision required.
2 P.M Bingo at the Senior Center
2 P.M. - 4 P.M. Open House at Historical Society Museum
Highmore's first schoolhouse open 2 - 4 P.M on fourth street, on the north side of the current school.
3 - 5 P.M. Jan Busse Ford Car Show
Located on Commercial Ave; registration will begin at 2:00 (no fee to enter). There are 9 categories to enter and win (best and outstanding). Trophies will be awarded. There is also a Best of Show and People's Choice awarded.
3:30 P.M. Minnow Races at Chahl's Bar and Grill
5:30 - 7:30 P.M. Rib Cook-off
Meal at the Fire Hall (learn more).
6 P.M. Bean Bag Tournament at Chahl's Bar and Grill
9 P.M. Band at Chahl's Bar and Grill
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SUNDAY
9:30 A.M. Interdenominational Worship Service
At Hyde County Memorial Auditorium
10 A.M. Venture Communications Golf Tournament
Two-man best ball; Register by 9:30 A.M.
5 P.M. Jr Legion (Faulkton vs. Miller) Baseball
7 P.M. Legion (Hitmen) vs. Amateur Baseball
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