Woonsocket Water Festival 2026

“Red, White & Splash"

“Happy 250th America! - Patriotic Theme!”

 

Mud Run - 6/27/26

 

Fourth of July Weekend July 2-3-4-5 Schedule of Events

See the Water Festival Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1768093113438885 

 

Saturday, June 27th

       4:00 pm                  3rd Annual  Jim Grassel Classic Woonsocket Mud Run - 1 mile south of town 

• Information subject to change
• Brought to you by:  South Dakota Mud Racers Inc.
• Get Ready for the Wildest Ride in Town!
• Watch as Trucks, ATVS and UTVS Battle for Muddy Supremacy!
• - High-powered vehicles competing in head-to-head drag races
• - Massive tires and engines roaring through the muddy track
• - Drivers pushing their limits in the muddiest conditions
• Prizes and Bragging Rights on the Line!
• - First in each truck class gets a added $100 worth of prize money
• - Multiple other prizes for first in the ATV and UTV classes
• *Food, Drinks, and Fun for All!*
• - Delicious concessions and cold beverages
• - Live music and commentary throughout the event
• - Fun for the whole family
• *Admission:*
• - General Admission: $10. Kids 12 and under are free
• - Truck registration is $50 with tech in for the racing classes opening at 1pm
• Don't Miss the Muddiest Show in Town!
• Get out to the show and be a part of the most epic mud drag event of the year!

 

Thursday, July 2nd

       

        7:30 pm                      Pheasants Forever Poker Tourney - Community Center 

                                                        Registration starts at 6:45 pm, Dealing begins at 7:30 - Justin Enfield 770-5026

                                                        $50 Buy-in. Unlimited additional buy-ins for first hour.

                                                        Payouts for 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th to be determined.

                                                        All proceeds will benefit Local Sanborn County Habitat Projects.

                                                        BYOB - Coolers welcome

 

Friday, July 3rd

       

       10:00 am                    Pony Hills Golf Tourney - contact Justin Dorris for details (350-5325)

 

       12:00 pm                      "Liberty Quest"-Meal & Activity by Pool - Sponsored by Dakotaland

 

          7:00 pm                      Women's & Men's Alumni Legends Basketball Game - Woonsocket Gym

                                                       For more information contact Jalen Larson (933-2099)

 

          9:00 pm                      Skeeter's "The Pursuit of Happiness" Street Dance

 

 

      Saturday, July 4th

 

        9:00 am                    "Freedom" 5K Run for Fun

                                                   Contact Rex Schlicht to pre-register for t-shirts (354-0498)

 

       11:00 am                    Parade (Patriotic Theme) - Registration 9:00 - 10:55 am by city office (Sarah Senska)

                                                    Parade Marshals - ***TBD

12:00 pm                    "Forever Blue" FFA BBQ Fundraiser - Woonsocket School
12:00 - 6:00 pm        "Party in the USA"Open Swimming - Music by the Pool - Food Vendors Available          

12:00 - 4:00 pm         Balloon Animals by Balloonist Jeff Emmert                  
1:00 pm                       "Declaration of Splash Dependence" Pool Games for kids

                                                Located at the swimming pool - Sponsored by Janelle/Cassie Daycares

1:00 - 4:00 pm          "Patriotic Play Land" Wagon Train Rides, Inflatables, Dunk Tank, Robo Surf, Mini Golf & more

1:00 - 4:00 pm           "Home of the Brave" Water Golf Challenge - sponsored by St. Wilfrid's KC's

1:30 pm                       "Red, White & Bump" Volleyball Tourney 
                                                 Contact Tricia Boschee (661.5917) - please text your team name in advance 

                                                Sponsored by Santel Communications for 1st and 2nd place prizes

• 6 players- 3 females 3 males. No blocking the serve. Blocking is allowed-no hitting the net.
• A player can return the ball with one hit; if not returned in one hit the ball must be hit by each gender.
• Two or three sets played per match.
• We will be doing set 1 and 2 to 15 and 3rd set to 10. Double elimination depending on number of teams. 
• You can only play for one team.
• Coin toss to determine side of court before each match.

                                               Extra fun Sponsored by TAG Imagery

• Dress your team in your best Happy Birthday America gear and be entered into a drawing for a prize

                                               Best themed team name - Voted by Water Festival Committee

• A team will be awarded a prize for the best themed team name ~ Voted by The Water Festival Committee

 

        12:00 - 4:00 pm    "Stars & Stripes Show & Shine" Car Show - Registration 11:00. Contact Colton Hotchkiss. East of school.

 

        4:00 pm                   "Land of the Free Showdown" 3 on 3 Jamball Tourney - Sponsored by DakPak

 

        5:00 - 6:00 pm       "Freedom Feast" Water Festival Free Will Feed

• Location Across from the Catholic Church by the picnic shelter

 

        6:00 pm                    "Liberty Lake Dash" Stock Tank Races    

• 4-Person Teams/Different Divisons

• Lake Prior

• Contact Steve Larson 770-9818

• Calcutta Auction 6:00 pm West Side of Lake

• More information to come

 

10:00 pm or Dark   "Red, White, & Boom" Fireworks Display on the Lake

                                                     Sponsored by Woonsocket Water Festival

                                                     Detonated by Wide Awake Hose Co

 

 

Sunday, July 5th

   

8:30 am                     St. Wilfrid’s Catholic Church Mass
9:00 am                     Spirit of Faith Worship Service on Island

9:00 - Noon              St. Wilfrid's Church Pancake Feed - St. Wilfrid's Church Basement

       10:30 am                   St. Wilfrid’s Catholic Church Mass

 

10:00 - Noon            "Hooked on Freedom" Fishing Derby for Kids - Lake Prior - Sponsored by Budde Septic

                                                   Ages 0 to 14. Age divisions are 0 to 5, 6 to 9, 11 to 14
                                                   Several categories—biggest fish, smallest fish, most unique, catch of the day
                                                   Contact Shelley Schlicht 354.4231          

 

       12:00-6:00 pm         Open Swimming - Music by the Pool/Food Vendors available

 

1:00 pm                    "Red, White & Toss" Bean Bag Tourney 
                                                    Sponsored by Woonsocket American Legion Post 29 

                                                     Located between school and lake in Woonsocket.

                                                     2-person teams.

                                                     Entry fee - $20/team

                                                     Cash prizes.

                                                     Double elimination tournament.

                                                     Register in advance or sign up onsite by 12:45 pm.
                                                     Contact Paula Linke 350.2813
                                                     Registration link to be added

 

1:00 - 3:00 pm         Legion Auxiliary BINGO - Community Center

 

     

*Donations received by the Woonsocket Water Festival pay for the fireworks show and allow for most activities to be FREE. Thank you for your support.